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GM aims to leapfrog rivals with new generation of autonomous cars

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What happened

  • GM plans to put fully self-driving private automobiles on the road by 2028.
  • Chief product officer Sterling Anderson is leading the plan, which aims to leapfrog automaker rivals.
Planned road launch
2028

Why it matters

The plan could affect GM’s product strategy and competitive position in the automotive and autonomous-driving markets, relevant to corporate finance and industry analysis professionals.

What to watch. Whether GM delivers fully self-driving private automobiles by 2028.

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Timeline

  1. EarlierOct 20
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  2. EarlierOct 21
    GM aims to develop vehicles in as little as two years with AI, software push
  3. EarlierOct 21
    GM Aims to Bring ‘Eyes-Off’ Driving to AI-Powered Cars Within 2 Years
  4. EarlierOct 21
    GM is betting compute and AI will help it compete with Chinese automakers
  5. First reported by Financial TimesOct 21
    GM aims to leapfrog rivals with new generation of autonomous cars

Who is involved

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Sources (1)

  1. Financial TimesOct 21
    GM aims to leapfrog rivals with new generation of autonomous cars

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