Fronts of the GMC Sierra Denali,Tesla Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning EVs (left to right). Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT – Tesla, General Motors, Rivian Automotive and Ford Motor have created a new market in the U.S. automotive industry of pricey, powerful and precarious electric pickup trucks that sell for $100,000 or more. Just five years […]
Toyota’s “We Roll Deep Anthem” spot includes fans and NFL stars “setting off on an adrenaline-packed NFL adventure.” Screenshot Automakers are rushing back into advertising during the National Football League season after a slowdown in recent years. Toyota Motor Corporation, Hyundai Motor Company and the Detroit automakers are among those expected to capitalize on the
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A Tesla Cybertruck in front of a graffiti mural on Aug. 28, 2024 in Detroit. Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT – Spaceship. Dream car. UFO. Dumpster. Cool. Stupid. Phenomenal. Abomination. Those were all words used to describe the Tesla Cybertruck during a 24-hour rental of the vehicle in metropolitan Detroit. They were expressed by strangers,
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Brightdrop EV600 van Source: Brightdrop DETROIT – General Motors is folding its all-electric BrightDrop commercial vans into the Chevrolet brand in an attempt to increase sales, accessibility and recognition of the vehicles. The change is expected to expand the selling and service points from a handful of dealers to Chevrolet’s large network of North American
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A Waymo autonomous self-driving Jaguar taxi drives along a street on March 14, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Waymo is now providing more than 100,000 paid robotaxi rides per week in the US, according to a LinkedIn announcement by its co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana. That’s double the 50,000 weekly paid trips
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2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 Source: General Motors MILFORD, Mich. — General Motors’ premium GMC brand wants to become the leader in all-electric truck sales for U.S. consumers as it launches its new electric Sierra pickup. The Sierra EV joins electric versions of the Hummer, including an SUV and pickup, in GMC’s electric “truck”
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2025 GMC Yukon AT4 Ultimate GMC DETROIT — General Motors is expanding its high-end GMC Yukon lineup to include a new “AT4 Ultimate” model as part of updates to the large SUV for the 2025 model year. The new model will slate in between the luxury “Denali” and “Denali Ultimate” models. The automaker declined to
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A General Motors sign is seen during an event on January 25, 2022 in Lansing, Michigan. – General Motors will create 4,000 new jobs and retaining 1,000, and significantly increasing battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity. Jeff Kowalsky | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT – General Motors is laying off more than 1,000 salaried
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Cadillac Opulent Velocity concept EV Cadillac DETROIT — General Motors on Friday revealed a new all-electric Cadillac concept car designed to preview how the automaker plans to keep its high-performance V-Series vehicles relevant for EVs. The vehicle is called “Opulent Velocity.” True to the name, Cadillac says it’s a balance of ultra-luxury and performance for
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former President Donald Trump’s highly anticipated keynote address at the biggest bitcoin gathering of the year late last month started over an hour late. As the crowd of investors, enthusiasts and the crypto-curious grew increasingly antsy in Nashville, Elon Musk’s private jet was touching down 200 miles away in Memphis, Tennessee. It
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