Mary Barra

One of the largest traditional automotive companies has put forth a plan to increase its position in the electric vehicle industry, something that has drawn praise from President Joe Biden. The company was criticized by Elon Musk for the low number of electric vehicles it produces, which could be...

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk is once again griping about union involvement in politics and the automotive industry. What Happened: Recall how Tesla was excluded from an electric vehicle (EV) summit held on Aug. 5, 2021 at the White House. “Last year, President Biden held an EV...

One of the largest automotive companies in the world is set to unveil another highly anticipated electric vehicles later this year, a take on a classic well-known brand from the company. What Happened: Chevrolet, a brand owned by General Motors Company (NYSE: GM), will unveil its 2024 Chevrolet...

Automotive giant General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) has transitioned from its bankruptcy in 2009 and is now powering ahead with a transition to electric vehicles. Leading the transition is CEO Mary Barra. Here’s a look at how the stock has performed since Barra took over. What Happened: Mary...

Cathie Wood-led Ark Investment Management on Monday scooped up shares in General Motors Co (NYSE: GM), the money management firm's first-ever buy in a Detroit-based automaker. The stake purchase also comes a month after Wood said she had an open mind on the legacy...

Electric vehicle and allied sector stocks extended their losses in the week ending May 6, caught in the vortex of the broader market sell-off seen in the final two sessions of the week. Chinese EV stocks led the week's retreat amid fears that they could be potentially delisted from U.S....

General Motors Co (NYSE: GM) shares are trading flat in Tuesday's after-hours session after the company reported mixed financial results.  GM reported first-quarter revenue of $35.98 billion, which came in below the $37.33 billion estimate, according to data from Benzinga Pro....

President Joe Biden’s administration on Wednesday held a meeting with key automaker executives including Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk to discuss electric vehicles and charging, Reuters reported, citing a White House statement. What Happened:...

General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM) has set out to vigorously pursue electrification, and on Tuesday, the automaker took another step in that direction. What Happened: GM and Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co Limited (NYSE: HMC) said they will codevelop a series of affordable electric vehicles...

In 1980, Lee Iacocca of Chrysler lobbied the U.S. government for a $1.2-billion grant to bail out the automaker. Shortly after, in an effort to show his willingness to save the company, he famously cut his salary to $1. The top qualities of a leader like Lee Iacocca include a strong vision,...

General Motors’ ambitious plans for the electric vehicle industry could help boost the operations of a leading utility company with an announced partnership Tuesday morning. What Happened: A collaboration between General Motors Co (NYSE: GM) and PG&E Corp (NYSE: PCG) was announced Tuesday...

In 1963, Marion Sandler made history by becoming the first female CEO of a major U.S. company, Golden West Financial. She was named co-CEO with her husband Herbert and would hold that title for 43 years. That same year, Katharine Graham became president at The Washington Post and later became CEO...

As Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) fans continue to urge President Joe Biden to acknowledge the role Tesla has played in America's electrification efforts, a White House official has called upon Tesla for help with the chip shortage.  What Happened: Biden posted a video on Twitter...

U.S. President Joe Biden has been seemingly unwilling to acknowledge Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) as a leader in America's transition to electric vehicles, and people are taking notice. An increasing number of people have signed a petition asking Biden to acknowledge Tesla and someone even bought a...

General Motors Co (NYSE: GM) CEO Mary Barra highlighted the legacy automaker's push for "affordability" in the electric vehicles segement in a post-earnings call on Tuesday.  Affordability Key: GM aims to topple current electric vehicle leader Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:...