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GM's breakup with CarPlay and Android Auto has one exception
General Motors is phasing out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support in favor of its proprietary infotainment systems. However, one specific model will retain the phone-mirroring capabilities.
Assault and Batteries
General Motors is backing sodium-ion batteries for U.S. grid storage applications. This technology offers a potentially more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to current battery solutions for large-scale energy storage.
Honda is officially pulling the plug on its only EV in the US
Honda is officially discontinuing its only electric vehicle in the United States. The electric SUV, which was developed in collaboration with General Motors, will be retired. This marks the end of Honda's current EV offerings in the US market.
GM's EVs will soon support more kinds of public chargers
General Motors announced that its electric vehicles will soon be compatible with a wider range of public charging stations. This expansion aims to improve convenience and accessibility for EV owners.
GM agrees to pay $12.75 million to settle California lawsuit over misuse of customers' driving data
General Motors has agreed to a $12.75 million settlement in a California lawsuit alleging the misuse of customer driving data. The company is accused of collecting data through its OnStar service and subsequently selling it to third-party data brokers.
Toyota's still trying to make hydrogen fuel cells happen
Toyota is partnering with Daimler and Volvo by joining their joint venture, cellcentric, to develop and produce fuel cell units. This collaboration aims to create leading fuel cell systems for heavy commercial vehicles, despite a broader industry trend away from hydrogen fuel cell technology. Toyota President and CEO Koji Sato expressed gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to a hydrogen society.
Honda cancels three EVs that were months away from US production
Honda has canceled the production of three electric vehicles, including the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 sedan, and Acura RSX, which were nearing completion at its Ohio EV Hub. The company cited eased regulations, US tariffs, and slowing EV demand due to policy changes as reasons for the cancellations. Honda will now focus on next-generation hybrids and will only release EVs when demand justifies it, with a significant restructuring expected to cost up to $15.7 billion.