General Motors

Volkswagen Exports China-Made Cars to Africa, GM May Follow as Capacity Allocation Shifts

The decline in China's light vehicle demand is driving multinational automakers to adjust their global production capacity allocation. On September 11, FAW-Volkswagen launched sales in Madagascar, becoming the first multinational automaker to export China-made vehicles to Africa. In August, BEV registrations in 16 core European markets reached 202,833 units, up 54.2% year on year, with their share rising to 30.5%. BYD plans to build three vehicle plants and one battery plant in Europe, while Leapmotor uses Stellantis's Spanish plant for localized production to avoid tariffs. The UK faces pressure from EU tariffs and rules of origin, and Nissan, McLaren, and Yokohama are simultaneously adjusting capacity and supply chains.

3575 days ago

GM's New 60-Inch Cockpit Brings Back CarPlay Split-Screen, Debuting on 2027 Pickups

General Motors announced it will reintegrate Apple CarPlay into its latest in-vehicle infotainment system and is jointly developing a split-screen interface with Apple and Google that can simultaneously display phone apps and vehicle data such as fuel level, tire pressure, and Super Cruise status. The system will debut later this year on the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups, featuring a total of 60 inches of connected screens, and will gradually roll out afterward. GM did not specify whether EVs would restore CarPlay. After the news was released, its shares rose slightly by less than 1% in premarket trading to $87.43.

2925 days ago

GM Reboots CarPlay; Maserati Taps Huawei and JAC for EV Production

In September 2026, General Motors announced it would reintegrate Apple CarPlay, with the new split-screen interface to be used first in the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. In the same period, Maserati plans to partner with Huawei and JAC, adopting the HarmonyOS Intelligent Mobility platform, intelligent driving and electric drive technologies, and JAC manufacturing to restart its pure electric models through SKD final assembly in Italy. In 2025, Maserati's global shipments were less than 8,000 units, with an adjusted loss of 198 million euros and a negative profit margin of 27.3%. The two cases show that the reverse export of Chinese automotive technology is accelerating, but the results remain to be tested.

1716 days ago

Trump: Not Opposed to Chinese Automakers Building U.S. Plants, Opposes Mexico-Made Cars Exported to U.S.

According to Reuters, on September 11 Trump said he did not oppose Chinese automakers building factories in the US, provided they hire American workers, but opposed producing finished vehicles in Mexico and re-exporting them to the US, and denied allowing Chinese cars to be sold in the US. US regulations in early 2025 effectively prohibit Chinese automakers from selling or producing passenger vehicles in the US, with tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles exceeding 100%; the Alliance for Automotive Innovation is pushing Congress for a permanent ban, hoping to pass it by the end of December. US-Mexico negotiations are planned to be reached before the November 2026 midterm elections, with tariffs, local content ratios and Chinese companies' investment in Mexico becoming variables, and both North American paths for Chinese automakers facing uncertainty.

5128 days ago

SAIC-GM Renews Partnership for 20 Years Through 2047, China Joint Ventures Enter Co-Creation Era

On August 5, 2026, SAIC Group and General Motors signed a strategic renewal agreement, extending the SAIC-GM joint venture term by 20 years to 2047. Following GAC Honda's renewal to 2038 and SAIC Volkswagen's renewal to 2040, this marks a shift from early-stage technology import to co-creation and capability building in China-foreign automotive partnerships.

42836 days ago

GM 2027 EVs Natively Support Tesla Supercharging: NACS Covers 70% of US DC Fast Chargers

GM announced all 2027 Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC EVs will come standard with NACS ports, allowing direct access to Tesla Superchargers without adapters. Over 27,500 Tesla Superchargers support NACS. GM's Energy Pass integrates Tesla Supercharger, IONNA, Electrify America, and ChargePoint networks, covering nearly 70% of US DC fast chargers.

31938 days ago

Samsung SDI and GM Forge Battery Partnership, Shifting North American EV Supply Chain

South Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI has reached a partnership agreement with General Motors. The collaboration further strengthens Samsung SDI's position in the North American electric vehicle battery market, adding another major automaker to its growing client portfolio.

56340 days ago

SAIC-GM Renews to 2047: A "China-Defined" Joint Venture Experiment

On August 5, 2026, SAIC-GM announced a 20-year joint venture extension to 2047. 2025 sales recovered to 535,000 units, and Zhijing E7 became the fastest JV NEV to reach 20,000 deliveries.

36340 days ago

Leapmotor A05 Launches/Xpeng G9L Pre-orders/NEV Penetration Breaks 65%: August 12 Automotive News Roundup

August 12 Automotive News: Leapmotor A05 officially launches from 63,900 RMB, Xpeng G9L pre-orders from 259,800 RMB, 2027 Seal 06 from 99,900 RMB; July NEV retail penetration rate breaks 65% for the first time, ICE vehicles plunge 44%, passenger vehicle exports 918,000 units up 87.8%; mandatory autonomous driving standard GB 44721 released, MIIT cracks down on rushed vehicles; Samsung SDI acquires 49.99% stake in GM battery JV; CATL steps back, Li Auto cuts deeper into battery cell definition, w

38642 days ago

SAIC-GM Renews for 20 Years: JV 2.0 Era Begins with 30 NEV Rollout Plan

SAIC Motor and General Motors officially signed a 20-year strategic renewal on August 5, 2026, extending their joint venture to 2047. SAIC-GM plans to launch 30 new energy vehicles by 2030. In H1 2026, NEV sales reached nearly 50,000 units, up 81% year-on-year, with a 20% penetration rate ranking first among mainstream joint ventures.

38046 days ago