Sleek Fins and Speed: Exploring the Vision of the 1969 GM Manta Ray Concept

The 1969 GM Manta Ray stands as a fascinating testament to the automotive design trends of the late 1960s, directly evolving from the striking 1965 Mako Shark II concept. This transition, overseen by the influential head of GM Design Staff, William Mitchell, was deeply inspired by the natural world, specifically the graceful and powerful movement … Read more

EVgo and GM Double Down on EV Charging Infrastructure

A Milestone Achievement EVgo and General Motors have reached a significant milestone in their joint effort to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the United States. The duo has successfully deployed over 2,000 public fast-charging stalls in 45 metropolitan markets across 32 states. This expansion has doubled their charging network in just one year, making … Read more

GM Defense Unveils “Next Gen” Tactical Vehicle at AUSA 2024

GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors (GM), is set to reveal its cutting-edge “Next Gen” tactical vehicle prototype at AUSA 2024, the annual meeting and exposition of the Association of the U.S. Army, taking place from October 14-16, 2024, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Advanced Tactical Innovation The “Next … Read more

Chevrolet Reynolds Aluminum Corvette Concept (1972)

The XP-895 was one in a series of experimental Corvettes built to explore alternative engine placements and chassis layouts. This vehicle features an 400 cid small block V8 mounted transversely in a mid-engine position. It utilizes a Turbo Hydramatic transmission via a bevel gear box. The body panels are all aluminum and hidden headlights are … Read more

Chevrolet Corvair Super Spyder Concept (1963)

The 1963 Corvair “Super Spyder” was a design exercise developed by Bill Mitchell, the “czar” of GM styling. This concept car is based on the 1961 Corvair, but with a shorter wheelbase. The Corvair platform was perfect for “creative development” of new concepts with its rear-mounted, horizontally-opposed 6-cylinder engine and transaxle combined with a four-wheel … Read more

General Motors Firebird II (1956)

The General Motors Firebird II, a gas-turbine powered engineering concept car, was introduced at the 1956 GM Motorama. Firebird II was the successor to the famous 1954 Firebird I. The four-passenger Firebird II was characterized by innovations like a titanium body, a regenerative gas turbine, all-wheel independent suspension with automatic load-leveling, power disc brakes, alternator, magnetic … Read more

Stellantis and General Motors to Execute a Share Repurchase Transaction

Stellantis N.V. and General Motors Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors Company (“GM”) have executed a share repurchase agreement (“SRA”) related to the 69.1 million common shares in Stellantis, representing approximately 2.2% of Stellantis’ share capital (on a diluted basis), that GM is entitled to receive upon the exercise of equity warrants (the “Warrants”) … Read more

GM Reports First-Quarter 2022 Results

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported first-quarter earnings driven by improved production and robust customer demand in North America.  GM expects full-year 2022 net income in a range of $9.6 billion-$11.2 billion and is reaffirming its earnings guidance of EBIT-adjusted in a range of $13.0 billion-$15.0 billion. Results Overview EPS-diluted and EPS-diluted-adjusted include a … Read more