GM CEO criticizes Canada’s decision to allow cheap Chinese electric vehicles

GM CEO criticizes Canada’s decision to allow cheap Chinese electric vehicles

Image credit: GM. The Canadian government’s recent decision to dramatically reduce import tariffs on electric vehicles from China has sparked sharp reactions in the global auto industry. The move, agreed between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese leaders during high-level talks, allows up to 49,000 Chinese-built electric vehicles to enter Canada this year at … Read more

GM’s CEO just admitted an uncomfortable truth about plug-in hybrids

GM’s CEO just admitted an uncomfortable truth about plug-in hybrids

General Motors CEO Mary Barra has a grim assessment for plug-in hybrid drivers: “They don’t plug it in.” General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company remains committed to “an EV future” despite industry headwinds. In the meantime, the automaker is looking at hybrid options, Barra said, because it doesn’t currently offer any. There’s only … Read more