General Motors CEO meets Samsung executives for EV batteries and parts

Samsung makes a lot of things other than smartphones, tablets, and TVs. It makes display panels, batteries, and various electronic components, and they are used by several firms worldwide. Yesterday, General Motors CEO Mary Barra met with high-ranking officials from Samsung to collaborate on batteries and other electronic components for electric vehicles. According to Yonhap […]

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Unlike GM, Ford is embracing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Earlier this year, General Motors (GM) announced that it would not offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in the company’s upcoming electric vehicles (EVs). Back then, the brand had hinted that it was taking this step to accelerate subscription services. A couple of days ago, however, the company stated that it was taking this step […]

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General Motors Hires Former Apple Executive to Lead Software After Announcing Plans to Nix CarPlay

General Motors (GM) has hired Mike Abbott, a former Apple executive responsible for the company’s cloud services division, to lead a new software unit, just over a month after the automaker announced the controversial move to phase out Apple CarPlay on new vehicles (via CNBC). After working at tech companies such as Twitter, Microsoft, and […]

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General Motors to Phase Out Apple CarPlay Starting This Year in EV Transition

General Motors (GM) will phase out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its vehicles starting this year, shifting to a built-in infotainment system co-developed with Google (via Reuters). GM owns Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC in the United States. It will stop offering Apple ‌CarPlay‌ and Android Auto starting with the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, which […]

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Chevrolet annonce l’arrivée d’un pick-up électrique Silverado pour 2022

En 2021, plus que jamais, les constructeurs automobiles doivent absolument réussir à prendre le virage de l’électrique pour rester dans la course. Depuis déjà quelques années, les différents parcs automobiles commencent à s’électrifier, mais ceux appartenant à des marques, dont l’image, ne colle pas forcément avec celle de l’automobile propre. C’est le cas par exemple […]

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