Tag: General Motors

Collision Repair

Losing Lockouts: Transport Canada and General Motors recalling 52,000 vehicles for issues with locking wheels

Toronto, Ontario — Transport Canada and General Motors have announced that the automaker is recalling 52,000 vehicles from several model years due to rear wheels that could lock and suddenly cause a loss drive power and control. As highlighted in Transport Canada’s official recall statement, the issue is the result of a transmission control valve […]

December 13, 2024

EV

EV/AV Report: DartSolar invents expanding solar roof for electric vehicles; while General Motors announces plans to defund Cruise ‘robotaxi’ project

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, DartSolar highlights an expanding solar roof technology intended to help charge electric vehicles; while General Motors announces plans to defund Cruise ‘robotaxi’ project. Electric expansions DartSolar has announced that it has invented an expanding solar roof rack intended to allow electric vehicles to gain […]

December 13, 2024

Collision Repair

Cold-Weather Closures: GM closes Kapuskasing, Ont., cold-weather testing facility

Kapuskasing, Ontario — After 51 years in operation, General Motors has announced that it is closing the Kapuskasing Proving Ground, a facility used to evaluate the durability of vehicles in cold weather. The Kapuskasing facility is the largest full-scale cold weather development facility in Ontario, with the site covering 272 acres and including a 3.6 […]

October 29, 2024

AI

Smart Software Checks: General Motors reports using artificial intelligence-integrated software to improve vehicle quality

Toronto, Ontario — General Motors has reportedly begun using artificial intelligence-integrated smart computers to check vehicle quality and identify outliers in vehicle software. Specifically, the automaker has reportedly installed 300 smart computers at its Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan to test and simulate new infotainment systems. Moreover, during GM’s Investors Day—which took place on […]

October 22, 2024

EV

EV/AV Report: EV drivers more likely to be at fault in crashes, says Lero report; while GM’s Cruise to pay US$1.5 million penalty after failing to report pedestrian collision

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a new study from researchers at Lero indicates that electric vehicle (EV) drivers are more likely to be involved in at-fault road traffic accidents than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles; while GM’s Cruise will reportedly pay a US$1.5 million penalty after failing to fully […]

October 4, 2024

Technology

EV/AV Report: GM EV drivers gain access to Tesla superchargers; while distracted drivers learn how to get around autonomous vehicle warnings

Toronto, Ontario — In this electric and autonomous vehicle report, General Motors EV drivers gain access to Tesla superchargers; while an IIHS study reveals that perhaps too many drivers are multitasking while their vehicles are set for partially automated driving. GM gets supercharged On September 18, 2024, General Motors (GM) and Tesla announced that Chevy, […]

September 20, 2024

Collision Repair

Paint Protests: GM SUV owners file class-action lawsuit over alleged peeling paint

Toronto, Ontario — Owners of General Motors SUVs have filed a class-action lawsuit against the automaker, alleging a defective manufacturing process has led to paint peeling problems with its vehicles. Specifically, the class-action lawsuit—brought to the United States district court for the central district of California by an Alabama-based legal firm representing four people—states that […]

August 1, 2024

EV

EV/AV Report: Cybertruck’s steer-by-wire system exempt by Transport Canada; Cruise puts production of self-driving vehicle without steering wheel on hold

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla’s Cybertruck receives a temporary exemption from Transport Canada for its steer-by-wire driving system; while General Motors’ Cruise announces that it will be putting the production of a self-driving vehicle without a steering wheel on hold. Wired workarounds Tesla has announced that its electric […]

July 26, 2024

ADAS

An Adaptive Aspect: GM files patent for camera-based adaptive brightness backup lights

Toronto, Ontario — General Motors (GM) recently filed a patent application for a camera-based adaptive light system to help modify the brightness level of a vehicle’s backup lights to help improve visibility in low light conditions. The patent, which was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and published on July 2, […]

July 12, 2024

ADAS

Watching For Wellbeing: GM patents system to take control of a vehicle if drivers fail mental wellbeing conditions

Toronto, Ontario — General Motors (GM) has filed for a patent application that describes a vehicle system that could take control of driving functions if occupants fail specific mental wellbeing conditions. The patent, which was originally filed in November 2022 and then published on May 16, 2024, specifically describes “methods and systems for assessing (the) […]

May 21, 2024

Technology

EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles power homes; autonomous vehicles get pranked

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, General Motors (GM) announces future vehicles will be capable of supporting vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging technology; while Waymo’s self-driving taxis get fooled by a fake stop sign. Bidirectional boasting GM has announced that the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST First Edition will be capable of supporting […]

April 26, 2024

Technology

EV/AV Report: Quebec expands electric vehicle infrastructure; while GM prepares to Cruise again

Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Quebec has announced $2 million to be allocated towards increasing the number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations; while General Motors’ (GM) Cruise prepares to resume on road testing again. Increasing infrastructure According to a press release originally published by The Canadian Press, Quebec […]

April 12, 2024