# GM Tech Day: Autonomous Driving, OnStar, Faster Development

> GM launches AI-driven autonomous driving in 2028 Escalade and faster EV production.
- Title: GM Tech Day: Autonomous Driving, OnStar, Faster Development
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: cadillac escalade iq, onstar, autonomous driving, vehicle development, cars, Tech, Day, Autonomous, Driving, Faster, Development, Car and Driver
- Source: Car and Driver — https://caranddriver.com/news/a74195933/gm-tech-day-2026
- Author: Joe Lorio
- Published: 2026-10-21T18:16:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gm, cadillac escalade iq, onstar, autonomous driving, ai, vehicle development, ev, cars
## 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
## Key takeaway

GM will introduce autonomous driving in 2028 Cadillac Escalade iQ/iQL and cut new-car development time to two years using AI.