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GM ends Cruise robotaxi development, refocuses on personal autonomous vehicles
General Motors Co
- GM will no longer fund Cruise's robotaxi work due to time/resources needed and competitive market.
- GM owns ~90% of Cruise; will boost ownership to >97% and acquire remaining shares.
- Restructuring expected to cut spending by >$1B annually, targeted completion in H1 2025.
- Combines Cruise and GM technical teams to advance autonomous driving; Super Cruise on 20+ models.