General Motors' big EV push got off to a bad start in 2023. The Lyriq was still suffering from teething issues, the Bolt was on its way out and the Blazer EV was under a stop-sale order. It looked as if the great EV revolution The General promised was never going to get off the ground. 2024 proved us wrong. GM executed a stunning transition, ironing out issues in the Blazer and Lyriq, delivering two rang-champ truck models and launching the first $35,000 EV you'd actually want to own. It did this while staying profitable, allowing it to press forward with support from investors. That's why CEO Mary Barra is our Person Of The Year, and why—though some automakers may fail in the coming years—GM has secured its relevance in the EV era. Also in today's newsletter, Patrick George takes a road trip, EV owners aren't turning back and we get a look at the electric BMW M3. — Mack Hogan, Deputy Editor |