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{{~~InfoboxCompany~~

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| ~~Name~~ = ~~General Motors~~

|Description=American auto manufacturer

~~| Type = Public~~

|Founded=1908

| Founded = 1908

|Industry=Automotive

| Industry = Automotive

|Logo=General_Motors.svg

| ~~Official~~ Website = https://gm.com/

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|Type=Public

|Website=https://gm.com/ https://cadillac.com https://www.chevrolet.com/ https://www.gmc.com/

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'''[[Wikipedia:General Motors|General Motors Company]]''' (GM) is an American multinational, automotive-manufacturing company founded in 1908. It owns many car brands, such as [[Chevrolet]], [[Buick]], [[GMC]], and [[Cadillac]], alongside other companies like [[OnStar]] and other GM subsidiaries for parts, financial administration, and insurance.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20250126173621/https://www.gm.com/gm-brands "Our Brands"] - archive.org - archived 2025-01-26</ref>

'''[[Wikipedia:General Motors|General Motors Company]]''' (GM) is an American multinational, automotive-manufacturing company founded in 1908. It owns many car brands, such as Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac, alongside other companies like OnStar and other GM subsidiaries for parts, financial administration, and insurance.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20250126173621/https://www.gm.com/gm-brands "Our Brands"] - archive.org - archived 2025-01-26</ref>

==Controversies==

=== Support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto ===

===Support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto===

In 2023, GM [[decided to abandon Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its future electric vehicles]], initially explained to the public as a "safety concern". When questioned later, GM Infotainment Business Strategy and Planning Manager, Ryan Buffa, said that: “The primary reason is that we’re looking to create a comfort level around the [electric-vehicle] charging experience. With Android Auto or Apple CarPlay environments, the vehicle energy model or road segment data is sending energy usage and everything else associated with it to the phone, and it’s pretty difficult to off-board it from the phone.”<ref>[https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/12/heres-the-real-reason-that-gm-is-dropping-apple-carplay-android-auto/ "The Real Reason GM Is Dropping Apple CarPlay, Android Auto: Exclusive"] - gmauthority.com - accessed 2025-01-29</ref>

In 2023, GM decided to abandon Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its future electric vehicles, initially explained to the public as a "safety concern". When questioned later, GM Infotainment Business Strategy and Planning Manager, Ryan Buffa, said that: “The primary reason is that we’re looking to create a comfort level around the [electric-vehicle] charging experience. With Android Auto or Apple CarPlay environments, the vehicle energy model or road segment data is sending energy usage and everything else associated with it to the phone, and it’s pretty difficult to off-board it from the phone.”<ref>[https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/12/heres-the-real-reason-that-gm-is-dropping-apple-carplay-android-auto/ "The Real Reason GM Is Dropping Apple CarPlay, Android Auto: Exclusive"] - gmauthority.com - accessed 2025-01-29 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251219131253/https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/12/heres-the-real-reason-that-gm-is-dropping-apple-carplay-android-auto/ Archived])</ref>

=== Sale of customer data to third parties ===

===Sale of customer data to third parties===

GM has been accused of collecting and selling consumers' driving data without their knowledge or consent, resulting in increased insurance rates for consumers.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hill |first=Kashmir |date=2024-03-11 |title=Automakers Are Sharing Consumers’ Driving Behavior With Insurance Companies |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/technology/carmakers-driver-tracking-insurance.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250409192617/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/technology/carmakers-driver-tracking-insurance.html |archive-date=2025-04-09 |access-date=2025-04-27 |work=The New York Times}}</ref>

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GM’s misconduct spans decades:

• Ignition switch cover-up (2004–2014): Executives concealed defects, leading to criminal charges and a Supreme Court ruling against shielding liability through bankruptcy.”<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gms-ethical-crisis-excerpt-christopher-vazquez "GM's Ethical Crisis: An Excerpt] -linkedin.com - accessed 2025-03-07</ref>

• Ignition switch cover-up (2004–2014): Executives concealed defects, leading to criminal charges and a Supreme Court ruling against shielding liability through bankruptcy.”<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gms-ethical-crisis-excerpt-christopher-vazquez "GM's Ethical Crisis: An Excerpt] -linkedin.com - accessed 2025-03-07 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260115051030/https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gms-ethical-crisis-excerpt-christopher-vazquez Archived])</ref>

• Misleading consumers: Drivers were enrolled in data-collection programs through confusing opt-in processes, with many unaware their behavior was being monitored and sold. "<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20250305021213/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/technology/general-motors-driving-data-settlement.html " General Motors Driving Data Settlement] - archive.org - archived 2025-03-05</ref> "<ref>[https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/01/ftc-takes-action-against-general-motors-sharing-drivers-precise-location-driving-behavior-data " FTC Takes Action Against General Motors for Sharing Drivers’ Precise Location and Driving Behavior Data Without Consent] - ftc.gov - accessed 2025-03-07</ref>

• Misleading consumers: Drivers were enrolled in data-collection programs through confusing opt-in processes, with many unaware their behavior was being monitored and sold. "<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20250305021213/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/technology/general-motors-driving-data-settlement.html " General Motors Driving Data Settlement] - archive.org - archived 2025-03-05</ref> "<ref>[https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/01/ftc-takes-action-against-general-motors-sharing-drivers-precise-location-driving-behavior-data " FTC Takes Action Against General Motors for Sharing Drivers’ Precise Location and Driving Behavior Data Without Consent] - ftc.gov - accessed 2025-03-07 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260126215736/https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/01/ftc-takes-action-against-general-motors-sharing-drivers-precise-location-driving-behavior-data Archived])</ref>

==References==

[[Category:General Motors]]

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+|Description=American auto manufacturer
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+|Founded=1908
-| Founded = 1908
+|Industry=Automotive
-| Industry = Automotive
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-| Official Website = https://gm.com/
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-'''[[Wikipedia:General Motors|General Motors Company]]''' (GM) is an American multinational, automotive-manufacturing company founded in 1908. It owns many car brands, such as [[Chevrolet]], [[Buick]], [[GMC]], and [[Cadillac]], alongside other companies like [[OnStar]] and other GM subsidiaries for parts, financial administration, and insurance.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20250126173621/https://www.gm.com/gm-brands "Our Brands"] - archive.org - archived 2025-01-26</ref>
+'''[[Wikipedia:General Motors|General Motors Company]]''' (GM) is an American multinational, automotive-manufacturing company founded in 1908. It owns many car brands, such as Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac, alongside other companies like OnStar and other GM subsidiaries for parts, financial administration, and insurance.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20250126173621/https://www.gm.com/gm-brands "Our Brands"] - archive.org - archived 2025-01-26</ref>
 ==Controversies==
-=== Support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto ===
+===Support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto===
-In 2023, GM [[decided to abandon Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its future electric vehicles]], initially explained to the public as a "safety concern". When questioned later, GM Infotainment Business Strategy and Planning Manager, Ryan Buffa, said that: “The primary reason is that we’re looking to create a comfort level around the [electric-vehicle] charging experience. With Android Auto or Apple CarPlay environments, the vehicle energy model or road segment data is sending energy usage and everything else associated with it to the phone, and it’s pretty difficult to off-board it from the phone.”<ref>[https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/12/heres-the-real-reason-that-gm-is-dropping-apple-carplay-android-auto/ "The Real Reason GM Is Dropping Apple CarPlay, Android Auto: Exclusive"] - gmauthority.com - accessed 2025-01-29</ref>
+In 2023, GM decided to abandon Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its future electric vehicles, initially explained to the public as a "safety concern". When questioned later, GM Infotainment Business Strategy and Planning Manager, Ryan Buffa, said that: “The primary reason is that we’re looking to create a comfort level around the [electric-vehicle] charging experience. With Android Auto or Apple CarPlay environments, the vehicle energy model or road segment data is sending energy usage and everything else associated with it to the phone, and it’s pretty difficult to off-board it from the phone.”<ref>[https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/12/heres-the-real-reason-that-gm-is-dropping-apple-carplay-android-auto/ "The Real Reason GM Is Dropping Apple CarPlay, Android Auto: Exclusive"] - gmauthority.com - accessed 2025-01-29 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251219131253/https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/12/heres-the-real-reason-that-gm-is-dropping-apple-carplay-android-auto/ Archived])</ref>
-=== Sale of customer data to third parties ===
+===Sale of customer data to third parties===
+{{Main|General Motors data collection and sharing controversy}}
 GM has been accused of collecting and selling consumers' driving data without their knowledge or consent, resulting in increased insurance rates for consumers.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hill |first=Kashmir |date=2024-03-11 |title=Automakers Are Sharing Consumers’ Driving Behavior With Insurance Companies |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/technology/carmakers-driver-tracking-insurance.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250409192617/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/technology/carmakers-driver-tracking-insurance.html |archive-date=2025-04-09 |access-date=2025-04-27 |work=The New York Times}}</ref>
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 GM’s misconduct spans decades:
-•	Ignition switch cover-up (2004–2014): Executives concealed defects, leading to criminal charges and a Supreme Court ruling against shielding liability through bankruptcy.”<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gms-ethical-crisis-excerpt-christopher-vazquez "GM's Ethical Crisis: An Excerpt] -linkedin.com - accessed 2025-03-07</ref>
+•	Ignition switch cover-up (2004–2014): Executives concealed defects, leading to criminal charges and a Supreme Court ruling against shielding liability through bankruptcy.”<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gms-ethical-crisis-excerpt-christopher-vazquez "GM's Ethical Crisis: An Excerpt] -linkedin.com - accessed 2025-03-07 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260115051030/https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gms-ethical-crisis-excerpt-christopher-vazquez Archived])</ref>
-•	Misleading consumers: Drivers were enrolled in data-collection programs through confusing opt-in processes, with many unaware their behavior was being monitored and sold. "<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20250305021213/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/technology/general-motors-driving-data-settlement.html " General Motors Driving Data Settlement] - archive.org - archived 2025-03-05</ref> "<ref>[https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/01/ftc-takes-action-against-general-motors-sharing-drivers-precise-location-driving-behavior-data " FTC Takes Action Against General Motors for Sharing Drivers’ Precise Location and Driving Behavior Data Without Consent] - ftc.gov - accessed 2025-03-07</ref>
+•	Misleading consumers: Drivers were enrolled in data-collection programs through confusing opt-in processes, with many unaware their behavior was being monitored and sold. "<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20250305021213/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/technology/general-motors-driving-data-settlement.html " General Motors Driving Data Settlement] - archive.org - archived 2025-03-05</ref> "<ref>[https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/01/ftc-takes-action-against-general-motors-sharing-drivers-precise-location-driving-behavior-data " FTC Takes Action Against General Motors for Sharing Drivers’ Precise Location and Driving Behavior Data Without Consent] - ftc.gov - accessed 2025-03-07 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260126215736/https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/01/ftc-takes-action-against-general-motors-sharing-drivers-precise-location-driving-behavior-data Archived])</ref>
 ==References==
 <references />
 [[Category:General Motors]]