GM scales back electric vehicle and self-driving car plans as new labour deals will cost it $10B
General Motors said it is pumping the brakes a little on its plans for electric vehicles and self-driving cars as new labour deals signed with unions in the U.S. and Canada will cost it almost $9.3 billion US.
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General Motors said it is pumping the brakes a little on its plans for electric vehicles and self-driving cars as new labour deals signed with unions in the U.S. and Canada will cost it almost $9.3 billion US.