GM Announces Hands-Free Driving Technology Coming to Escalade IQ in 2028
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Andrew J. Hawkins
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Summary
General Motors CEO Mary Barra announced new automated driving features and AI technologies for Cadillac and Chevy vehicles, including hands-free, eyes-off driving capabilities coming to the Escalade IQ in 2028. This announcement comes as GM faces a $1.6 billion loss related to its EV rollout, with the company aiming to reassure investors about its commitment to future technologies like automated driving, software-defined vehicles, and AI voice assistants.
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General Motors may be shrinking its electric vehicle production, but the automaker wants investors to know its still committed to future technologies like automated driving, software-defined vehicles, and AI voice assistants.
The news comes after GM said it would take a $1.6 billion loss related to its planned rollout of EVs.
GM made a series of announcements, including Level 3 driving features, AI voice assistants, and factory robots, aimed at convincing investors it's still focused on the future.
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