From Car and Driver · Joe Lorio · · 1m 10s
GM Tech Day: Autonomous Driving, OnStar, Faster Development
GM launches AI-driven autonomous driving in 2028 Escalade and faster EV production.
In brief
GM launches AI-driven autonomous driving in 2028 Escalade and faster EV production. GM will introduce autonomous driving in 2028 Cadillac Escalade iQ/iQL and cut new-car development time to two years using AI. Originally reported by Car and Driver.
OnStar AI Launch
GM will launch enhanced OnStar AI in 2027 Cadillac Lyriq, rolling out to Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra next year.
“transforms your car into an intelligent partner”
OnStar Expansion
All current gm apps will be rebranded under onstar next year with owner permission, no driver data sold to outside firms.
AI Development Speed
GM claims ai will cut new-car development time from four to five years to two years using virtual modeling.
Autonomous Driving Launch
GM will launch autonomous driving in 2028 Cadillac Escalade iQ/iQL, starting on highways then expanding to other roads.
Mission Mode Vision
GM aims for vehicles to drive themselves anywhere eventually, with no driver required in mission mode.
Gen 4 EV Architecture
Gen 4 evs will feature lower-cost lithium manganese rich batteries, 15% lighter weight, and 25% better aerodynamics.
EV Commitment
GM president says evs will grow as they become mainstream, with long-term commitment to electric vehicles.
“evs are only growing”
What to remember
GM will introduce autonomous driving in 2028 Cadillac Escalade iQ/iQL and cut new-car development time to two years using AI.
