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From factory to tech frontier: China becomes legacy automakers’ innovation engine

The cuts will affect GM’s offices globally as the automaker works to boost earnings even as US sales stagnated to start the year.

General Motors to cut hundreds of white collar workers in IT overhaul

In North America, GM’s biggest money maker, its profit margin improved to 10.1 per cent from 8.8 per cent a year earlier.

GM lifts profit outlook as US truck sales boost first quarter

GM has bought back more than US$20 billion in shares over the past several years, which has helped pushed the stock up to all-time highs.

GM sees profits growing US$2 billion this year and plans buybacks

GM began writing down some EV-related investments last year, including a US$1.6 billion third-quarter charge.

GM to take US$6 billion writedown on EV pullback 

GM executives have been telling suppliers they should find alternatives to China for their raw materials and parts, with the goal of eventually moving their supply chains out of the country entirely.

GM wants parts makers to pull supply chains from China

GM pares its outlook for EV sales after the slashing of a key federal incentive, which has further dampened already slowing demand.

GM to cut over 1,200 jobs at EV plant

The charges comprise a US$1.2 billion non-cash impairment related to EV capacity adjustments and US$400 million for contract-cancellation fees and commercial settlements.

GM takes US$1.6 billion charge as it reassesses EV plans