Even as General Motors reported over $1 billion in charges related to rolling back its EV ambitions in the first quarter, its software and services business reported robust growth. The automaker said its Super Cruise advanced driver assistance system, particularly, is poised for rapid expansion.
The next-generation Super Cruise is currently being trained in a “digital environment” capable of simulating roughly “100 years of human driving” every single day, CEO Mary Barra said during the company’s first quarter earnings call Tuesday. I explain why that’s a big deal in my latest story.
Here’s what else is on the menu today:
Direct sales are gaining traction in more U.S. states. Dealerships aren't ready to accept defeat just yet.
Ford’s souped-up Mustang Cobra Jet has no less than 2,200 horsepower going to the rear wheels.
GM is on track to exceed 850,000 Super Cruise users by the end of the year.
—Suvrat Kothari, Staff Writer
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GM’s Next-Gen Super Cruise Is Training On ‘100 Years Of Human Driving’ Every Day
The company wants to launch "eyes-off" highway autonomy in 2028. Here's how it plans to get there, according to CEO Mary Barra.
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Dealerships Are 'Terrified' Direct Sales Might Be The Future
Direct sales are gaining traction in more U.S. states. Dealerships aren't ready to accept defeat just yet.
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Ford’s Souped-Up Mustang Cobra Jet Is Now The Fastest EV On The Quarter Mile
With no less than 2,200 horsepower going to the rear wheels, engineers had to use a transmission that is usually used in gas cars.
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GM Hits 1 Billion Hands-Free Miles, Will Drop Google Gemini Into 4 Million Cars
The American auto giant is now on track to exceed 850,000 Super Cruise users by the end of the year.