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GM's next-gen 'brain' coming to petrol SUVs and utes – and it'll get new chips every two years

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First reported by CarExpert · 22 October at 11:11 am

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CarExpert·Motoring press·22 October at 11:11 am

GM's next-gen 'brain' coming to petrol SUVs and utes – and it'll get new chips every two years

GM's new centralised computer won't just be for electric Cadillacs, with pickups and more SUVs confirmed – plus a smartphone-style hardware refresh cycle.

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The quick read

  • GM's new centralised computer will be used in petrol SUVs and utes, not just electric Cadillacs
  • The system will have a smartphone-style hardware refresh cycle, with new chips every two years
  • Pickups will also be equipped with the new centralised computer
  • The technology will be used in more SUVs, in addition to pickups and electric Cadillacs

For dealers: Australian dealers should prepare for the potential impact of GM's new technology on their sales and service operations

AI-assisted summary of the coverage below — check the original reporting before relying on specifics.

ADME commentary

The ADME angle

GM's decision to use its new centralised computer in petrol SUVs and utes, in addition to electric Cadillacs, suggests that the company is committed to providing advanced technology across its entire range

This move could help GM to better compete with other manufacturers that are also investing heavily in technology, such as those producing electric vehicles

What it means for the order bank

The fact that the system will have a smartphone-style hardware refresh cycle, with new chips every two years, means that dealers will need to be prepared to handle regular updates and potentially more complex service and repair work

This could also lead to increased demand for vehicles with the latest technology, which could impact sales and pricing strategies

Impact on pricing and margin

Competitor response and marketing

Other manufacturers, such as those producing electric vehicles, may respond to GM's move by accelerating their own technology development, which could lead to increased competition in the market

Australian dealers should be prepared to adapt their marketing and sales strategies to take into account the changing technology landscape and the potential for increased competition

One decisive action that dealers could take this week is to review their current sales and service operations and identify areas where they can improve their handling of advanced technology, in preparation for the potential impact of GM's new centralised computer

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