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“We’re unwavering in our focus to get this done” – GM Moves Heaven & Earth To Build Ventilators

The last few weeks have been intense. A world wide pandemic broke out. General Motors stepped up to help build a product they don’t normally even dabble in- ventilators. The country cheered and the President gave them crap for being too expensive before changing his tune to one of praise for the automaker. With so… Continue reading “We’re unwavering in our focus to get this done” – GM Moves Heaven & Earth To Build Ventilators

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Trump Invokes Defense Production Act – Demands GM Produce Ventilators They’ve Already Announced They Will Make

President Trump has ordered General Motors to produce ventilators under the Defense Production Act. The company previously announced today they were already doing just that. But President Trump publicly made it known he was skeptical of what GM was doing. “Our negotiations with GM regarding its ability to supply ventilators have been productive, but our… Continue reading Trump Invokes Defense Production Act – Demands GM Produce Ventilators They’ve Already Announced They Will Make

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GM COVID-19 Help Update – Ventilators Coming But President Skeptical

General Motors is planning to build thousands of ventilators. President Trump unimpressed.

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GM Socks Away $16 Billion In Emergency Assets

Every truck owner in America is planning for the financial trainwreck ahead. GM is as well.

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Mary Barra Says GM Could Retool Plants To Make Ventilators & Medical Supplies

General Motors CEO Mary Barra is publicly offering up the companies manufacturing ability to help combat the Coronavirus. GM plants may soon start retooling to manufacture ventilators and other medical supplies. Both Ford and GM have reached out to the US and UK governments to begin work on how the two automakers can support the… Continue reading Mary Barra Says GM Could Retool Plants To Make Ventilators & Medical Supplies

GM Closes Plants Due To Coronavirus

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General Motors To Shutter All US Production To Combat Coronavirus

The Detroit Free Press is reporting that General Motors, along with Ford Motor Company, and FCA, have agreed to close all North American Manufacturing plants as a precaution against the Coronavirus. The manufacturing shutdown will commence after Thursday evening shifts. The facilities will stay closed through March 30th to be cleaned and to protect the… Continue reading General Motors To Shutter All US Production To Combat Coronavirus

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2020

GM Shutters Warren Technical Center As Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The Detroit Free Press is reporting that the GM Technical Center in Warren, Michigan has been shut down for cleaning after an employee tested positive for coronavirus. The company found Monday that an employee of the Cole Engineering Center tested positive for the virus. As a response, GM cut employee card readers to the facility… Continue reading GM Shutters Warren Technical Center As Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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Silverado & Sierra Sales Save GM From Strike Losses

General Motors released its much anticipated 2019 third-quarter earnings report this morning. The figures shed light on how much money the automaker is making and how strong pickup sales help stave off losses from the recently settled UAW strike. The raw financials for GM’s 3rd Quarter Boil Down To This EPS-diluted of $1.60 and EPS-diluted-adjusted… Continue reading Silverado & Sierra Sales Save GM From Strike Losses

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General Motors Changes Position, Now Backs Trump Admin In Fuel Economy Fight

General Motors has “switched sides” in the fight over California’s rights to set its own fuel economy and emission standards. Currently, US emission and fuel economy standards are different depending on the state you purchase a vehicle.  Some states set their own standards (California), some states follow California, and other have their own set of… Continue reading General Motors Changes Position, Now Backs Trump Admin In Fuel Economy Fight