GM: We're still doing cars

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kevm14
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GM: We're still doing cars

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http://www.motortrend.com/news/cars-sti ... arra-says/

I was waiting for this.
Globally the automaker’s GEM (Global Emerging Markets) architecture is bringing new vehicles and technology to emerging markets, in many cases for the first time, Barra said.

But the real emphasis is on electric and autonomous vehicles.
Hmm. Not sure that is a solid win for the car enthusiast but it's better than just not making cars.
kevm14
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Re: GM: We're still doing cars

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The automaker is on pace to launch its self-driving ride-hailing fleet next year. The Cruise AV, which will not have a steering wheel or pedals, will be built at the Orion Assembly plant in Michigan.
Bill will be all over this. First they did Volt then Bolt. Now it's Cruze then Cruise.
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Now it's Cruze then Cruise.
Is it the same car segment/size, but they decided to spell it correctly now?
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which will not have a steering wheel or pedals
This is a surprisingly all in approach. Other companies tried AVs and failed, but had a wheel and pedals to fall back on. This is quite the gamble.
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