Mobility

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 29, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 29, 2024 – General Motors is investing $10 million in Forge Nano, Inc., a world-leading materials science company, to explore using cutting-edge technology to improve the performance of electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

GM Ventures, the automaker’s venture capital subsidiary, is making the investment. At the same time, GM and Forge Nano have entered a strategic partnership agreement to collaborate on new battery technologies.

“GM Ventures’ primary goal is to bring disruptive technology into the GM ecosystem to improve products and processes,” said Anirvan Coomer, managing director of GM Ventures. “Forge Nano’s Atomic Armor technology has game-changing potential for our battery materials. They have already demonstrated the ability to expand cathode capabilities, which is the most expensive battery cell component. This could unlock benefits for both customers and the business.”

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 29, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 29, 2024 – The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has made history as the fastest car ever built by an American automaker.

General Motors President Mark Reuss achieved this milestone, reaching a remarkable speed of 233 mph on a test track in Germany. This feat sets a new top speed record unmatched by any other production car currently available for under $1 million.

The record-setting run took place at the High-Speed Oval Track at ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg, utilizing both the northbound and southbound straightaways.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 29, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 29, 2024 – The first retail production 2025 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ EV was auctioned for $550,000 at the 2024 Detroit Grand Prix, with all proceeds benefiting the Detroit Children's Fund.

The nonprofit will receive the full amount raised for the vehicle, which was purchased by Michelle and Dan Gilbert.

“We are grateful to General Motors, Cadillac, and the Gilberts for this generous donation, which will help us continue our mission to improve educational equity in Detroit,” said Jack Elsey, executive director of the Detroit Children's Fund. “This gift will support our efforts to provide students with the resources they need to succeed in school and in life.”

Cadillac has been a strong supporter of the Detroit Children's Fund for many years. In 2023, the brand donated $1 million to the organization to support its work in providing educational opportunities for Detroit students.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 29, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 29, 2024 – GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, is set to unveil its groundbreaking "Next Gen" tactical vehicle prototype at the Association of the U.S. Army's annual meeting and exposition (AUSA 2024) from October 14-16, 2024.

The vehicle, derived from the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD ZR2 truck, will be showcased at Booth #7809, Hall D, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

The "Next Gen" stands out with its robust design and advanced technology, featuring GM's 2.8L Duramax® turbo-diesel engine coupled with a 12-module battery pack. This configuration powers drive motors on both the front and rear axles, enabling innovative Silent Drive and Silent Watch technologies that significantly reduce the vehicle's detectability.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 25, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 25, 2024 – The Volkswagen Team Switzerland, under the project management of Felix Egolf, an expert in long-distance journeys with electric cars, has succeeded in achieving an impressive feat with the new all-electric ID.7 Pro S. With a single battery charge and 15 hours 42 minutes of pure driving time, they covered a total of 794 kilometers, exceeding the model's maximum WLTP range (combined) of up to 709 kilometers. The comfortable touring sedan was on public roads and in normal traffic flow throughout the entire journey.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 25, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 25, 2024 – Lancia has been honored with two prestigious awards at the Grand Prix Auto Moto in Paris: the Style Award for the New Ypsilon and the Personality of the Year Award for Joël Verany, Brand Manager of Lancia France in the first half of 2024.

The Style Award recognizes the New Ypsilon's embodiment of the brand's new design language, which balances tradition and innovation. The design draws inspiration from the fluid lines of the historic Aurelia and Flaminia, with a sporty touch borrowed from the iconic Stratos and Delta. The Lancia Centro Stile played with contrasts, blending pure, sensual shapes with bold elements. Key features include the modern reinterpretation of the Lancia grille and the rear lights inspired by the Stratos.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 25, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 25, 2024 – The New Lancia Ypsilon, the first car of the new era of the brand manufactured at the Spanish plant of Saragoza, triumphed yesterday at the second edition of the Prisa Motor Awards, a prestigious annual gathering organized by one of Spain’s most important media groups, which includes, among others, the daily paper El País and the Cadena SER radio network. The prize ceremony was held at the Hipódromo de la Zarzuela racecourse in Madrid, and Olivier Quilichini, Stellantis Premium Cluster Director for Spain and Portugal, received the award from Dani García, editor of Icon, the Grupo Prisa design, lifestyle, and men’s fashion magazine and website.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 25, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 25, 2024 – Last Sunday, 130 Lancia Deltas paraded through the streets of Turin for the 2024 edition of “Amiki Miei,” the private initiative founded in 2008, based on Miki Biasion’s passion and dedication to the Lancia brand's fans. Held every other year, the meeting included a route through the streets of the birthplace of the Lancia brand, starting from Piazza San Carlo, with a stop at the Parco del Valentino during the Turin Motor Show and arriving at the Heritage Hub.

Biasion is the most successful Italian driver of all times who, by taking the Martini Racing team’s iconic Delta to victory in the 1988 and 1989 World Championships, contributed to making Lancia the most successful brand of all times. The new Lancia Ypsilon, the first car in the brand’s new era, led the parade of vintage cars through the streets of Turin.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 25, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 25, 2024 – The Lancia Pu+Ra HPE, the Lancia concept car that symbolizes Italian elegance, triumphed at the Chantilly Concours d'Élégance – Best of Show, one of the epitomes of automotive beauty worldwide. The Lancia Concept was conceived, designed, and produced in Turin by the Italian Lancia Design Team.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 25, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 25, 2024 – Following Lancia’s official return to France and Spain, today the brand announces the opening of its first showrooms in Paris and Barcelona, two of the major European cities where the brand’s future customers are based.

In 2025, Lancia will have a network of 25 showrooms and 80 after-sales service points in France, while in Spain there will be 20 and 55, respectively.

From October 2024, New Lancia Ypsilon will be available in France and Spain in electric and hybrid versions, with a comprehensive, versatile, and efficient line-up, consisting of three trim levels for three different types of customer.

In line with Lancia's internationalization process, following Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands, now is the time for the brand to return to France and Spain with the introduction of the New Lancia Ypsilon, continuing the brand’s relaunch plan in Europe.