GM Aims To Please With New Models

​Can General Motors win back loyal fans and lure new ones with their new products? Many are impressed, but it might not be enough.

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Bernardo Montes de Oca
September 22, 2026

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Issue #216

​Hello! Today, we discuss how GM is looking to lure customers back after seeing some tough satisfaction results. However, it’s not the only automaker struggling.

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Market News

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Safety and Recalls

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