Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Green Fleet, Small Fleet, Suppliers

The batteries supplied to GM for these electric vehicles may have two manufacturing defects in the same battery cell, which increases the risk of fire.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10149736/gm-expands-chevrolet-bolt-recall

Categories: Operations, Rental Operations, Vehicle OEM

General Motors will shutdown or reduce production at four of its global assembly plants beginning the week of Feb. 8, 2021 due to the ongoing automotive...

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10136035/general-motors-microchip-shortage-stunts-assembly-plant-production

Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Equipment, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Small Fleet, Suppliers, Sustainability, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research

General Motors has revealed a new electric delivery vehicle that will feature an estimated 250 miles of range following the announcement of its BrightDrop...

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10134542/gm-unveils-new-electric-delivery-van-ev-business-unit

Categories: Rental Operations, Safety, Vehicle OEM

This new brand was created to support the automaker’s continue efforts toward a future with zero crashes.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10134506/general-motors-unveils-new-vehicle-safety-brand

Categories: Fleet Forward, Fleet Management as a Service, Global Fleet, Operations, Rental Operations, Vehicle OEM

Motorq’s connected car APIs enable fleet owners to identify the location and pre-delivery status of General Motors’ vehicles. The system uses OnStar...

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10130624/gm-motorq-unveil-system-to-streamline-fleet-order-to-delivery

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Green Fleet, Sustainability, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research

U.S. drivers will also have access to 20% below MSRP on home charging equipment. Drivers with Uber Diamond-tier status will also be eligible for special...

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10125423/gm-extends-employee-discount-to-uber-drivers-for-chevy-bolt

Categories: Charging, Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Green Fleet, Vehicle OEM

In their continued commitment to reaching a zero-emissions future, the new EVgo fast chargers will be powered by 100% renewable energy.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10122694/gm-evgo-to-add-2-7k-chargers-across-the-us

Categories: Global Fleet, Mobility, Operations, Rental Operations, Shared Mobility, Vehicle OEM

Maven’s assets will be transferred to GM’s Global Innovation organization, which will use them to develop “new fleet services” and “mobility solutions.”

https://www.autorentalnews.com/356348/gm-to-shutter-maven-carsharing-brand

Categories: Autonomous Technology, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Mobility, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research

Since the vehicle does not need a driver, Cruise says its ride-hailing service will be a cheaper option.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/349361/gms-cruise-debuts-av-ride-hailing-vehicle

Categories: Global Fleet, Rental Operations, Safety, Vehicle OEM

Some travelers in Miami have been leaving cars at gas stations that had run out of fuel for customers.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/339769/gas-shortages-airport-closures-and-crisis-assist-ahead-of-hurricane-dorian