{"id":2124890,"date":"2023-12-14T12:05:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T17:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gms-cruise-boots-key-leaders-amid-robotaxi-incident\/"},"modified":"2023-12-14T12:07:16","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T17:07:16","slug":"gms-cruise-boots-key-leaders-amid-robotaxi-incident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gms-cruise-boots-key-leaders-amid-robotaxi-incident\/","title":{"rendered":"GM&#8217;s Cruise replaces top executives following a robotaxi incident"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgms-cruise-boots-key-leaders-amid-robotaxi-incident%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2124890&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mark Reuss, President of General Motors, announces that GMs Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant will build the all-electric Cruise Origin self-driving shuttle on January 27, 2020 in Hamtramck, Michigan.\u2063 GM will invest $2.2 billion at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant and 2200 jobs for an all-electric future for electric pickups, SUVs, and autonomous vehicles. \u2063(Photo by Bill Pugliano\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/james-meyers\">James Meyers<\/a><br \/>8:47 AM \u2013 Thursday, December 14, 2023 <\/p>\n<p>General Motors \u2063(GM)\u2064 Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has\u200d dismissed nine \u201ckey leaders\u201d due to \u200congoing safety investigations. <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The leaders \u200bwere a part of Cruise\u2019s legal, government affairs, commercial operations and safety and system teams, according to the company-wide \u200cmessage. <\/p>\n<p>The safety investigations were started due to an October accident in San Francisco, \u200binvolving\u200b one of Cruise\u2019s robotaxis, which dragged a pedestrian\u2062 after the person\u2064 was \u2063struck by another vehicle. <\/p>\n<p>After the accident, the California Department of Motor Vehicles suspended the deployment and testing permits\u200b for\u2063 its autonomous vehicles in late-October. Cruise\u200b responded by pausing all roadway operations throughout the United States. <\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the\u2063 company is facing pressure and fines for allegedly misleading \u2063or withholding details about the accident in San\u2062 Francisco. <\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and California Public Utilities Commission are probing Cruise and the accident. <\/p>\n<p>GM CEO Mary Barra, said last week the company is \u201cvery focused on righting the ship\u201d at Cruise.\u2063 This includes two ongoing safety reviews that are expected to be completed in early \u20622024, \u200dBarra said. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-donor-asks-for-100000-to-be-returned-after-candidate-hires-former-trump-campaign-manager\/\" title=\"GOP donor demands 0K refund as candidate hires ex-Trump campaign manager.\">personnel decisions made<\/a> today \u2064are a necessary step for Cruise to move forward as it focuses on accountability, trust and transparency. GM remains committed to supporting Cruise in\u200b these efforts,\u201d GM \u200dsaid in an emailed \u2063statement Wednesday.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The slashing of the workforce comes after \u200ba month \u200bago Cruise CEO and co-founder Kyle Vogt and Chief Product Officer Dan Kan both resigned. <\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, GM purchased Cruise in 2016 and brought on investors such as Honda Motor, Vision Fund, Walmart and\u2064 Microsoft. <\/p>\n<p>According to Barra, the\u2064 acquisition of Cruise was in hopes to double GM\u2019s revenue by 2030. <\/p>\n<p>However, \u2062Cruise has\u200b actually cost GM over $8 billion since the company acquired it in 2016, according to public filings. Through the third quarter \u200cthis year they reported that the company lost an additional $1.9 billion.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly to your inbox for free.\u200d Subscribe here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare this\u2062 post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Rep. Brian \u2064Babin<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Leo Hohmann<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Elijah Schaffer<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Dr. Jeff Barke<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Pope Francis has called for a legally binding international\u2064 treaty to regulate artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Tesla is recalling just over two million vehicles in \u2064the United States fitted with its Autopilot advanced driver-assistance system to install\u200b new \u200bsafeguards.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Netflix is set to pull ahead of Disney+ in the race for U.S. advertising dollars\u200b next\u2062 year as price hikes and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/netflix-to-squeak-past-disney-in-us-advertising-revenue-in-2024-report\/\" title=\"Netflix is projected to surpass Disney+ in US ad revenue by 2024, says report\">password-sharing crackdown pull<\/a> more viewers to its ad-supported plan.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Microsoft and the AFL-CIO union federation said they had struck a deal whereby the software giant will remain neutral\u2062 in efforts by unions to encourage workers to \u200bbecome members.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> How does the dismissal of key \u2064leaders at Cruise demonstrate the company&#8217;s commitment to\u2064 addressing safety\u200c concerns?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  SoftBank Group, and T. \u200cRowe Price. The autonomous vehicle unit has been\u200c a key focus for General Motors as it looks to establish itself as a leader in the self-driving technology market.<\/p>\n<p>The dismissal of nine key\u200c leaders at Cruise comes as a result of ongoing safety investigations. The leaders were part of \u2062various departments within the company, including legal, government affairs,\u200b commercial \u200doperations, and safety\u200c and\u200d system teams. The decision to dismiss \u200dthese leaders highlights Cruise&#8217;s commitment to addressing safety\u2064 concerns and ensuring accountability within \u2062the organization.<\/p>\n<p>These\u2064 safety investigations\u200d were initiated following an accident in October involving one of Cruise&#8217;s \u2063robotaxis in \u200dSan Francisco. The incident resulted \u200din a pedestrian being struck by another vehicle and subsequently dragged \u200bby the robotaxi. In response to the accident, the California \u2062Department of Motor Vehicles suspended Cruise&#8217;s deployment and testing permits for its autonomous vehicles. Cruise responded by halting all roadway operations across the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Cruise\u200c is also facing pressure and \u200bpotential fines for allegedly providing misleading\u200b or withholding\u200c information\u2062 about the San Francisco accident. \u2064The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and\u200b the California Public Utilities Commission are currently conducting investigations into Cruise and the incident.<\/p>\n<p>GM CEO Mary Barra expressed the company&#8217;s dedication to\u200c addressing the safety concerns at Cruise. Barra stated that two safety \u200dreviews are currently underway and are expected to be completed by early \u200c2024. The personnel decisions made\u2064 by Cruise are seen as a necessary step towards establishing accountability, trust, and\u200b transparency \u2064within the organization.<\/p>\n<p>General Motors remains committed to supporting Cruise as it navigates through these challenges. The company believes that these personnel changes, along with the ongoing safety investigations, will enable Cruise to move forward and focus on its goals.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that the leadership shake-up at Cruise follows the recent resignations of its CEO and co-founder, Kyle Vogt, and Chief Product Officer, Dan Kan. Despite these changes, General Motors still sees Cruise\u2064 as\u2062 a strategic investment and continues to support its growth in the autonomous vehicle market.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the dismissal of key leaders at Cruise demonstrates the company&#8217;s commitment to addressing \u2063safety concerns and ensuring accountability within the organization. With \u2064ongoing safety investigations and changes in leadership, Cruise aims to regain trust and transparency as it \u200bcontinues to develop self-driving technology. General Motors remains dedicated to supporting Cruise in its endeavors, \u200dacknowledging the importance of Cruise&#8217;s role in the future of autonomous vehicles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GM President Mark Reuss reveals plans to produce the Cruise Origin self-driving shuttle at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant. With a $2.2 billion investment and 2200 jobs, GM aims to pave the way for an all-electric future, focusing on electric pickups, SUVs, and autonomous vehicles. 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