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Tesla recently lost two key execsTesla recently lost two key execs
Jay Peters
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Chevy’s electrified ZR1X is the quickest Corvette ever.

We’re barely recovered from meeting the 2025 Corvette ZR1, and now Chevrolet has announced a regenerative hybrid variant (no plugging in here), dubbed the ZR1X. This 2026 Corvette model takes the E-Ray’s EV modes and all wheel drive setup, turns up the horsepower, and puts it in a package with the ZR1’s LT7 V8, along with some other tweaks for maximizing performance on the road or the track.

This ‘true American hypercar’ with 1,250 horsepower will go from zero to 60 mph in under two seconds, GM estimates. No price announced yet.

The Cadillac Optiq-V is GM’s first EV with built-in Tesla Supercharger supportThe Cadillac Optiq-V is GM’s first EV with built-in Tesla Supercharger support
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 first drive: hype meets hyperspeed

We knew the new Corvette was fast, but we didn’t know it’d be this good.

Tim Stevens
Chevy expands 2026 Silverado EV lineup with Trail Boss additionChevy expands 2026 Silverado EV lineup with Trail Boss addition
The Hummer EV can navigate tight spaces with new King Crab rear steeringThe Hummer EV can navigate tight spaces with new King Crab rear steering
A new cold war is brewing over rare earth minerals

China has implemented new export controls for rare earth minerals and magnets. The changes could upend the shift to electric vehicles.

Abigail Bassett
GM says new battery chemistry will enable 400-mile range EVsGM says new battery chemistry will enable 400-mile range EVs
This new electric, ultraluxury Cadillac cost as much as a house

The Celestiq carries the brand’s storied history forward — but only for those who can afford it.

Abigail Bassett
GM thanks Trump for the $5 billion tariff hit it expects to takeGM thanks Trump for the $5 billion tariff hit it expects to take
Cadillac teases a V-badged Optiq SUVCadillac teases a V-badged Optiq SUV
Andrew J. Hawkins
GM’s UK design team imagines an electrified CorvetteGM’s UK design team imagines an electrified Corvette
Price hikes, idled factories, layoffs: how car companies are responding to Trump’s tariffsPrice hikes, idled factories, layoffs: how car companies are responding to Trump’s tariffs
GMC Sierra electric truck now starts at $64,495 with new Elevation and AT4 trimsGMC Sierra electric truck now starts at $64,495 with new Elevation and AT4 trims
GM-backed ‘coast-to-coast’ EV charging network grows to 130 locationsGM-backed ‘coast-to-coast’ EV charging network grows to 130 locations
GM blocks dealership from installing Apple CarPlay retrofit kits in EVsGM blocks dealership from installing Apple CarPlay retrofit kits in EVs
GM taps Nvidia to boost its embattled self-driving projectsGM taps Nvidia to boost its embattled self-driving projects
The Corvette ZR1’s 233-mph run had to start in a virtual world

It turns out it takes a little Fortran to make a faster Corvette.

Tim Stevens
Cadillac’s new electric Escalade IQL will be the longest SUV in productionCadillac’s new electric Escalade IQL will be the longest SUV in production
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
A production Chevy Blazer EV SS will be the 2025 Daytona 500 pace car.

Originally scheduled to go on sale in spring 2024, the SS version of Chevy’s Blazer EV is finally close to shipping amid rumors the gas-powered Blazer is going away. Orders are now open for the vehicle that promises 615hp in Wide Open Watts mode and a 3.4 second 0 - 60 time.

Chevy will put it in front of the stock car field and the public on February 16th and debut a “Blazer EV.R NASCAR Prototype.”

Front 3/4 view of the Chevrolet Blazer EV SS pace car in full livery.
Image: GM
GM will reportedly stop making gas-powered Chevy BlazerGM will reportedly stop making gas-powered Chevy Blazer
Cruise announces layoffs as GM acquires defunct robotaxi companyCruise announces layoffs as GM acquires defunct robotaxi company
GM’s electric vehicles are finally making money — sort ofGM’s electric vehicles are finally making money — sort of
The Cadillac Lyriq-V is quicker than the CT5-V BlackwingThe Cadillac Lyriq-V is quicker than the CT5-V Blackwing
GM banned from selling your driving data for five yearsGM banned from selling your driving data for five years
GM and ChargePoint plan to install hundreds of fast EV chargers by the end of 2025GM and ChargePoint plan to install hundreds of fast EV chargers by the end of 2025
Andrew J. Hawkins
Andrew J. Hawkins
Cruise’s demise will cost Microsoft $800 million.

In a regulatory filing, Microsoft said it would “record an impairment charge of approximately $800 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025” tied to GM’s decision to defund its robotaxi subsidiary Cruise. Microsoft has been a minority investor in Cruise and a strategic partner since 2021. For example, Cruise used Azure to manage its (now defunct) robotaxi fleet.

Microsoft to Incur $800 Million Charge Tied to Cruise Robotaxi Program

[WSJ]

The end of Cruise is the beginning of a risky new phase for autonomous vehiclesThe end of Cruise is the beginning of a risky new phase for autonomous vehicles
Andrew J. Hawkins
Andrew J. Hawkins
Cruisin’ for a bruisin’.

Cruise co-founder and ex-CEO Kyle Vogt — the one who got ousted after the company withheld footage from regulators of one of its robotaxis dragging a pedestrian — kept it short and sweet when reacting to GM’s surprising announcement that it was pulling funding from the beleaguered company.

Not mincing words.
Not mincing words.
Screenshot: X.com
Cruise’s robotaxi service will shut down as GM pulls its fundingCruise’s robotaxi service will shut down as GM pulls its funding
GM and EVgo now have over 2,000 EV charging stalls and countingGM and EVgo now have over 2,000 EV charging stalls and counting
GM sells stake in EV battery plant to partner LG Energy SolutionsGM sells stake in EV battery plant to partner LG Energy Solutions
GM eliminated Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from its EVs — this upgrade adds them backGM eliminated Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from its EVs — this upgrade adds them back
The small thing that can keep drivers attentive while using partial automationThe small thing that can keep drivers attentive while using partial automation
GM has a deal to bring a new Cadillac F1 team to the gridGM has a deal to bring a new Cadillac F1 team to the grid
Cruise fined $500K for submitting a false report after last year’s pedestrian crashCruise fined $500K for submitting a false report after last year’s pedestrian crash
GM offers free nighttime charging to Chevy EV owners in TexasGM offers free nighttime charging to Chevy EV owners in Texas
Cadillac officially debuts three-row Vistiq electric SUV with 300 miles of rangeCadillac officially debuts three-row Vistiq electric SUV with 300 miles of range
GM says it has become the No. 2 seller of EVs in the USGM says it has become the No. 2 seller of EVs in the US
GM software boss: we have ‘high conviction’ ditching CarPlay is the right path

GM’s Baris Cetinok is committed to building a custom experience to rival that of Apple and Google.

Nilay Patel

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