TALKING GM PRODUCT WITH GM'S PRODUCT GUY - AUTOLINE AFTER HOURS 524

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This Autoline After Hours episode features Tim Herrick, VP of Global Product Programs at General Motors, discussing the company's product strategy, particularly focusing on the new generation of full-size SUVs (Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Escalade). Herrick highlights significant improvements in refinement, quietness, and ride quality, largely attributed to the new independent rear suspension and available air and MagneRide suspension systems. Key innovations discussed include a clever power sliding center console, advanced camera systems, and a unique 'cheese grater' air intake design for water and debris separation. The conversation also touches upon GM's new electronic architecture enabling over-the-air updates and the strategic partnerships with Honda and Nikola, emphasizing GM's role in engineering and manufacturing. While the focus is on trucks and SUVs as the company's economic engine, the discussion acknowledges the shift towards an electrified future.