Tag: General Motors Co

Ford Counterattacks in ‘Cruise’ Dispute With GM

DETROIT—Ford Motor said late on Friday it will ask the U.S. Patent Office to rescind trademarks obtained by rival General Motors for the terms “Cruise” and “Super Cruise,” escalating a brawl GM began by suing Ford over its use of “Blue Cruise” for an automated driving system. The legal fight between the two Detroit automakers…


US Investigating Possible Air Bag Failures in GM Vehicles

DETROIT—The U.S. government’s highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says the probe covers nearly 750,000 Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC vehicles from the 2020 and 2021 model years. Most are full-size pickup trucks…


GM, Ford Cutting More North American Production Due to Chip Shortage

WASHINGTON—General Motors Co (GM) and Ford Motor Co both said on Thursday they will cut more vehicle production due to a semiconductor chip shortage that has roiled the global automotive industry. The White House plans a summit on the chip shortage issue next Monday that is expected to include GM Chief Executive Mary Barra and…