The Ch1nese already own Volvo, MG and Lotus. I read today that Geely, the Ch1nese company that already owns Volvo is going to take over for Renault (a french company) in Brazil. Right now, new Volvos in America are Ch1nese. I wonder how long it takes... — read more
Sssshhhh don't look here!
https://www.popsci.com/technology/an-abandoned-ship-full-of-evs-is-burning-in-the-pacific/
Steel and aluminum tariffs now 50%
Think it'll affect us?
Traitor Mary!
It's very clear that Sr. leadership roles are mostly in Cali now for S&S. They will control the show now bringing in their own cronies and expanding their own empire over there while chopping heads of Michigan workers. Thank you Mary for not having... — read more
$900M investment into making V8s
GM failed at leading the way for EVs so why not go backwards and make more cr-ppy V8s? Hopefully GM will recommend thicker oil this time. Lol
GM did the same thing, training its competition
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/books/review/apple-in-china-patrick-mcgee.html
Oshawa Layoff in 15 Bullets
GM is cutting 750 jobs at its Oshawa Assembly Plant due to U.S. tariffs, moving from three shifts to two starting this fall. The plant currently employs around 3,000 people, and the change could ripple across the supply chain, affecting another... — read more
New battery tech!!!
Where to dump all the old batteries, no charging stations, vehicle too heavy, to expensive to insure and fix, electrical grid woefully outdated and fragile…….. what could go wong? How many billions wil they waste until they all need a bailout???? H... — read more
Are we next?
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2025/05/13/ford-job-cut-connected-vehicle-software-team/83599200007/
Tariffs are saving GM
https://www.yahoo.com/autos/swapped-gas-truck-chinese-hybrid-042101877.html They keep BYD out of the US market. If BYD ever comes here, GM won't last long.
Reality of the EV future vs wishful thinking
https://insidelines.pjm.com/pjm-summer-outlook-2025-adequate-resources-available-for-summer-amid-growing-risk/ Add the East Coast to the now annual California outages and it looks like plugging into the grid isn't such a great idea. But maybe they... — read more
Ready to quit but there are no jobs.
Am I alone here in saying that I've been run ragged for months and the heat keeps getting turned up? I'm so stressed out. Each time I get through a new hurdle of some monstrous new process and weeks of back to back meetings, I get notified of... — read more
time for a new stock buyback
https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/01/business/gm-ceo-barra-tariffs-cost
Common Problems With GM's L87 V8 Engine.
This is the only proven solution to fix any GM vehicles with the L87 V8 Engine. Even if you just drove the vehicle off a GM Dealers lot. https://youtu.be/B1rHGqMhomA?si=zEiPSdj0xkMBEOnU Problems occurring with new cars and their powertrains are... — read more
GM recalls nearly 600,000 Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC vehicles: See impacted models
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2025/04/29/gm-recall-chevrolet-cadillac-gmc/83342854007/
What every GM vehicle Owner Manuals recommend you do before spending wasteful money purchasing an Extended Warranty for your GM vehicle
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/old-abandoned-rusty-car-without-wheels-2170392333
The SLT had one job. How could they mess this up?
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2025/04/29/gm-first-quarter-profits-slip-tariffs-had-only-minor-impact/83324264007/
AI will replace everyone in the factory and in the office
AI is being deployed. It will help management in so many ways that you aren't thinking about yet. It's scanning your IMs and emails right now looking to see how well you are performing and... to see if you are using it for non-work purposes... — read more
Confirmed – General Motors will pay up to $12,700 to owners of Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks due to a defect in the CP4 fuel pump
https://unionrayo.com/en/general-motors-compensation-chevy-diesel-defect/
Our stock is falling again
Well thought out tariffs.
GM to build mega prison, using unsold vans.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2025/04/13/gm-brightdrop-ev-crisis-mass-layoffs/83057183007/
WSJ: GM Ontario Layoffs
GM has temporarily halted production of its BrightDrop electric delivery van and plans to cut workers at its Ontario plant when it resumes scaled-back output, labor union Unifor said Friday. The Detroit automaker confirmed it is making... — read more
CAMI in Ingersoll hit with layoffs
Plant to retool for new commercial electric vehicles. https://www.stthomastoday.ca/2025/04/14/85107/
Unrelated to tariffs, GM to lay off 200 employees at Factory Zero in Detroit and Hamtramck
Factory Zero produces all-electric vehicles Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Hummer EV SUV and pickup and all-electric Escalade IQ. There is currently no date set for those workers to return. Battery manufacturing jobs at the plant most... — read more
GM temporarily layoff 209 workers at Factory Zero
As the title said.
Tariffs on China go to 104% at midnight
We don't get any parts or finished cars from China do we?
PIF vs payout
I got partially met last year, which I didn't agree with. The objective had to be delayed, because the business wasn't aligned. I had no role in that decision. Anyways, today I got a call for PIF or payout. Has anyone been on PIF and been able to get... — read more
Fareed’s Take: Trump’s tariffs and what they show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfscyIbtz2Y
What about work visas?
The US gov is implementing tariffs to bring back American manufacturing but ignoring the ongoing loss of STEM jobs by existing Americans because of the visa system.
Auto tariffs are now in effect. What it means for America - and you
https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/03/business/what-the-auto-tariffs-mean-to-you/index.html
American auto jobs could be lost quickly in tariff war
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/31/business/american-auto-jobs-at-risk/index.html
When is GM taking responsibility for the shameful 6.2 liter mess
Really guys, how much longer is GM going continue to sell this power train platform, National back order on this engine, 5 trucks at local dealer waiting for engines. What’s the end game? National recall should be the answer, so sad what GM has... — read more
Tariffs start Wednesday
Mary wants us to work hard and not pay attention to possible layoffs or talk about it. I can see how she thinks that's a good idea, but how does that help us?
IBM is maybe 6 months ahead of us
https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/27/ibm_cuts_jobs_in_us/