Marissa West is leaving General Motors after an eight-month tenure as GM North America President and over two decades with the automaker. West assumed her new role as North America President early this year, taking on the position after Rory Harvey‘s promotion to Vice President and President of Global Markets. With West’s departure, Harvey will take over the day-to-day management of North America, effective immediately.

GM North America President Marissa West Leaving GM After 8-Month Tenure

General Motors, a stalwart of the American automotive industry, has long struggled with quality control issues that rival those of its domestic counterparts. The company’s relentless pursuit of cost-cutting measures, exemplified by the radical reduction of components in the Cadillac Lyriq, has overshadowed the importance of maintaining robust quality standards.

General Motors Faces New Quality Control Crisis with Cadillac and Chevrolet Recalls Amid Cost-Cutting Controversies

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GM's LS line of V8 engines have been around since the 50s, and powered all sorts of vehicles. Here's every truck the company has made with one under the hood.

Every Truck Powered By A General Motors LS V8 Engine

Cadillac average transaction prices for a new vehicle in July 2023 came in at $74,233 per product. With that in mind, the luxury marque’s ATP figures declined on a year-over-year basis. According to a report from Cox Automotive and Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price for a new...

Cadillac Average Transaction Price Drops Nearly 5 Percent In July 2024

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Following GM's decision to slow down on its ambitious EV goals, the automotive giant has confirmed that it has altered the production timeline of its electric vehicles (EVs). The affected vehicles are Buick's first EV, plus the pair of electric full-size pickups, the Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV. GM CEO Mary Barra shared the news in an earnings call with analysts this week, Automotive News reports.

We Have Bad News About GM EVs You’ve Been Waiting For

Stellantis is in the throes of a corporate upheaval. The stark contrast between the soaring fortunes of its European brands and the precipitous decline of its American counterparts Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, and Ram is a glaring concern. Despite this, CEO Carlos Tavares maintains that North America, where profits are also plummeting, requires substantial revitalization.

Stellantis Faces Corporate Turmoil as Iconic American Brands Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler Struggle Amid European Success

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Only one of 12 built, I took a ride in the massive 1939 Futurliner back in 2021, which was a good time. Few vehicles turn heads like General Motors's Futurliner. Built in the 1930s, the fleet of a dozen streamliners showcased American industrial might and GM's technological prowess. They toured across North America, taking a break for WWII, with the fleet of buses parked for good after 1956. From there, each Futurliner had its own journey to eventual restoration, dilapidation, or obscurity.

This Might Be Your Only Chance to Own GM's Ultra-Rare Pre-War Creation

General Motors has made a massive investment in battery-electric vehicles. And Cadillac went out on the furthest limb when it vowed to ditch internal combustion engines for all new models, starting with this Lyriq, which just rolled onto our long term test lot. So, let’s dive into the details.

2023 Cadillac Lyriq

Did your 6.2L V8 engine lose power after a crankshaft bearing failure? Was your GM or Chevy truck still under warranty? You may be eligible for compensation. Fill out the form on this page to learn more. Customers want reliability and durability when purchasing a truck. However, some General Motors...

GM crankshaft engine failure class action lawsuit investigation (Chevy, GMC and Cadillac Escalade)

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

It has been almost 15 years since General Motors made the decision to shutdown Pontiac. In 2009 the company was facing a monumental bankruptcy and needed to make severe operational cuts across the board in order to shore up finances. Consequently the effort to salvage the company through restructuring came at the expense of one of the most legendary and innovative brands in American automotive history. Yet a quick glance at Pontiac's work in more recent decades shows that the brand's demise may have already been written on the wall well before GM had to slash its way through a financial catastrophe.

5 Of The Most Hated Pontiac Models Ever Made

Cadillac's "Opulent Velocity" concept debuted today at Monterey Car Week. It promises "zero emission hypercar luxury performance." It's an electric 2+2 coupe with "butterfly doors," augmented reality inside and more advanced automated driving functions than current iterations of Super Cruise. A working prototype, it could preview future electric Cadillac V-Series...

Cadillac Opulent Velocity: Here's Where Ultium Could Go Next

General Motors is about to raise the stakes in the supercar world with the upcoming reveal of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Boasting a twin-turbocharged engine and aiming to compete with the top dogs from Europe, the C8 ZR1 promises to be a force to be reckoned with. However, this focus on high-performance exotics leaves a gap for budget-minded car enthusiasts.

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Set to Redefine Supercar Performance: GM’s Twin-Turbocharged Marvel Faces the Challenge of Missing Affordable Performance Models

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The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 221,058 vehicles. This includes Ford and General Motors vehicles.

Ford, General Motors among 221,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

Among the many studies it releases each year, J.D. Power’s U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study is designed to specifically measure owner satisfaction with new-vehicle design and performance. In that particular study, Ford ranked above the mass market segment average in 2022, and managed to repeat that performance in 2023 – scoring an 838 out of a possible 1,000 points, which was down slightly from 2022’s 845 points. However, the automaker didn’t fare so well in the 2024 APEAL Study.

Ford Ranked Below Average In 2024 U.S. APEAL Study

General Motors on Monday revealed redesigned versions of its entry-level GMC Terrain crossover, including a new standard "Elevation" model. The vehicle features a more rugged exterior design as well as a new interior with 26 inches of standard information and control screens. The Terrain is typically one of the bestselling...

GM reveals redesigned GMC Terrain as brand's entry-level model

The first Genesis GV90 prototype models will be built in October as the luxury brand preps for mass production. The GV90 is Genesis’ new flagship electric SUV set to challenge ultra-luxury automakers like Bentley and Rolls Royce. We got our first look at the larger Genesis electric SUV in...

Genesis preps for first GV90 models, its new larger ultra-luxury electric SUV

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Operational through almost all of the 20th century to build Tri-Shield brand vehicles at its massive, sprawling complex, the Buick City industrial site in Flint, Michigan is now being renovated for new businesses – the first of which to lease part of the renewed site, Victory Packaging, is a GM supplier.

Former Buick City Site In Flint Attracts GM Supplier

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The House Of GM In Seoul Reopens With An All-New Look

General Motors has just announced the reopening of ‘The House of GM’ in Seoul, which debuts a renewed concept as the company’s main integrated brand space...

The House Of GM In Seoul Reopens With An All-New Look

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