General Motors announced on December 10, 2024, that it will cease funding its Cruise robotaxi division, redirecting resources to enhance its personal vehicle technology. This decision follows significant financial losses and increased competition in the autonomous vehicle market, marking a major shift in GM's strategy after nearly a decade of investment.
GM's decision to halt funding for Cruise comes after nearly $10 billion in investments over eight years. The company faced mounting pressure from safety incidents and increased competition from rivals like Waymo and Tesla, prompting a strategic pivot towards enhancing its existing driver assistance technologies.
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General Motors Company, commonly referred to as General Motors, is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Detroit that designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts, and sells financial services, with global he
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Mary Teresa Barra is an American businesswoman who has been the chairman and CEO of General Motors Company since January 15, 2014. She is the first female CEO of a major automaker.
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Kyle Vogt is an American engineer, entrepreneur, technology executive and robotics pioneer. In 2013, Vogt founded Cruise Automation, where he currently serves as the company's President and Chief Technology Officer.
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