In March, General Motors began working with Seattle-area ventilator maker Ventec Life Systems to increase the company's production. A short time later the automaker began lining up parts suppliers and retooling an electronics factory in Kokomo to build the devices.

As in World War II, automakers today represent manufacturing, engineering, and philanthropic capabilities that can be tapped for everything from face masks to ventilators and food programs.

President Donald Trump ordered General Motors on Friday to accelerate ventilator production under the Defense Production Act.

The automaker said Monday that it's working around the clock with Ventec Life Systems of Washington State to build more of the critical medical devices.

Several auto manufacturers announced Wednesday temporary shutdowns at facilities in response to the novel coronavirus.

Youll have wait until next year and visit a GMC showroom to buy one, but well have a preview of the new Hummer EV during the Super Bowl.

Officials with GM and local UAW 2209 say they were unable to come to an agreement to hire the laid-off temporary workers.

United Auto Workers ratified a new four year contract with General Motors Friday afternoon. Indiana local chapters were split on approving the contract but workers are heading back to work.

The United Auto Workers union said in a statement Friday that workers had approved the new four-year deal. But no vote totals were given.

Hoosier United Auto Workers members continue to participate in the national strike outside General Motor facilities awaiting the ratification of a new contract.