Just recently, Chevrolet had allowed media outlets to take the newly built Chevrolet Bolt to a test spin, and despite initial fears caused by the recent emergence of electric and hybrid cars, results have been positive, thus far.
General Motors and Lyft has just entered an accord that would allow the Detroit-based automotive giant to make use of the ride-sharing company’s network of independent drivers as a primary test market for its self-driving car program. Meanwhile, both Uber and Lyft promised to withdraw their business operations in Austin, Texas once Proposition 1 becomes law- a proposed ride-sharing legislation that requires fingerprinting to all their drivers.
General Motors is planning to unveil an electronic rival to Tesla, a concept electric vehicle that can go 200 miles on single charge. The car could be introduced in 2017, costing about $30,000.
General Motors is recalling more than 90,000 full-size trucks and SUVs for a defect in ignition lock systems that can cause problem in hot conditions. The recall covers certain 2011 to 2012 models and certain 2007 to 2014 models that were repaired with defective parts.
The automobile giant is accused of hiding safety defects that affected millions of vehicles.
