Extended interview: GM CEO Mary Barra
Mary Barra, the CEO of General Motors since 2014, speaks with CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil about the future of electric vehicles amid slowing U.S. sales, affordability, manufacturing shifts and more.
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Mary Barra, the CEO of General Motors since 2014, speaks with CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil about the future of electric vehicles amid slowing U.S. sales, affordability, manufacturing shifts and more.
Correspondent Kris Van Cleave talks with Mary Barra, General Motors' second-longest-serving CEO, about the company's expanding electric vehicle lineup. He also takes a "high-speed" tour of GM's Milford Proving Ground in Michigan, which has been a hub for automotive innovation for a century, and gets behind the wheel of GM's soon-to-be-released electric Cadillac Escalade IQ.
UAW leaders point to large increase in CEO salaries as proof Detroit's Big Three can afford to pay workers more.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the United Auto Workers strike. The union, representing 146,000 workers, did not reach a deal with Detroit's Big Three automakers, leading to the first strike against all three companies in the UAW's 88-year history.
Mary Barra, the CEO and chair of General Motors, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the company's new electric Equinox, the future of the auto industry and how General Motors is handling inflation.
By 2040, General Motors plans on going completely carbon neutral.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra predicts EV dominance by mid-decade. The automaker made that claim on the same day it announced its single largest dollar commitment to EV infrastructure. Ben Tracy has more.
During a town hall meeting, GM CEO Mary Barra announced 15 employees were fired following the findings from attorney Anton Valukas’ report – an internal investigation into the recall of 2.6 million older small cars for defective ignition switches.
During a town hall meeting, GM CEO Mary Barra told employees that an investigation into the delayed recall of millions of small cars found no conspiracy to cover-up the facts.
During a town hall meeting, GM CEO Mary Barra delivered remarks to employees about the findings from attorney Anton Valukas’ report – an internal investigation into the recall of 2.6 million older small cars for defective ignition switches.
Chrysler is recalling nearly 870,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs. The company says model years between 2011 and 2014 have brake parts that can corrode, possibly making it harder to stop. Dealers will fix the problem for free. Jill Wagner has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines.
CBS News analyst Frank Luntz, an expert in crisis communications, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the hurdles General Motors faces as its CEO, Mary Barra, testifies before Congress on why the company failed to act sooner to rectify problems linked to at least 13 traffic deaths.
Gum sales have fallen 11 percent over the past 4 years. Mars Inc., the maker of Wrigley gums, says the biggest decline is in people 25 and younger. Instead of gum, customers are buying mints and fruit snacks. Jill Wagner has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines.
General Motors is bracing for a major financial hit after another big recall. Mary Barra, the carmaker's new CEO, admitted something went "very wrong" with the company's safety efforts. CBS News' Don Dahler reports.
If you've ever wished your arm was stronger, an invention created by University of Pennsylvania engineering students may be just what you need. It's a robotic device called the "titan arm" that allows you to carry 40 more pounds. But don't get too excited -- the team's award winning design is nowhere near ready to hit the market.
Factory orders plunged more than 14% last month. On Sunday's "60 Minutes," Norah O'Donnell speaks with the leaders of two of the top manufacturers in the country, Ford's executive chairman, Bill Ford, and General Motors CEO Mary Barra.
"I have to think this is one for the record books," General Motors CEO Mary Barra said when asked if the automaker had ever undertaken such a large project this quickly.
"These trailblazers are not to be messed with," Forbes says.
The investment comes after President Trump criticized the automaker's closure of its Lordstown, Ohio plant
The president vented frustrations about the closed factory, revealing he called the CEO to demand she "do something quickly"
Automaker to save $4.5 billion through massive job cuts, but it's spent far more than that trying to boost stock price
Move over "downsizing" and "rightsizing" and "optimizing redundancies" -- there's a new way to mumble "You're fired"
Trump said he would look at ending federal subsidies for GM after the company announced its plan to shut five facilities in the U.S.
But the outlook is bleak even though politicians from both parties are pressuring the carmaker to reverse its move
As he departed for Mississippi, President Trump spoke with reporters about U.S. auto giant GM's announced layoffs and plant closures. He said he had spoken with GM CEO Mary Barra and that he had been "very tough." He also said he doesn't believe a dire climate change assessment released by his administration.
Markets stem losses as Trump says Iran war will end "very soon," but Tehran says it's "prepared to continue attacking" indefinitely, and it won't let oil leave the Gulf.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Investigators are searching a New Mexico ranch where Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests, amid allegations that it may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking.
Someone fired shots at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, authorities said, days after shots were fired at synagogues in the Canadian city.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat in Congress has been vacant since her resignation in January, but voters in Georgia could choose her replacement during Tuesday's special election.
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has signed legislation banning abortions after embryotic cardiac activity can be detected, but a court challenge is likely.
The office that polices attorney misconduct in Washington, D.C., has filed ethics charges against Justice Department pardon attorney Ed Martin.
Investigators are searching a New Mexico ranch where Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests, amid allegations that it may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Three leaders from the Delta Tau Delta fraternity were arrested on suspicion of hazing after the death of Colin Daniel Martinez.
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Shortly after all JetBlue flights were grounded by the FAA due to what the agency said was a JetBlue request, the carrier said it had resumed operations.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
After a sharp drop in early trading, stocks recovered part of those losses as oil prices fell back below $100.
The office that polices attorney misconduct in Washington, D.C., has filed ethics charges against Justice Department pardon attorney Ed Martin.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat in Congress has been vacant since her resignation in January, but voters in Georgia could choose her replacement during Tuesday's special election.
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has signed legislation banning abortions after embryotic cardiac activity can be detected, but a court challenge is likely.
Two Democrats with potential presidential ambitions — Govs. Gavin Newsom and Andy Beshear — are weighing in on the U.S.-Iran war and criticizing President Trump's strategy, as the conflict overtakes the foreign policy debate.
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
According to U.S. Central Command, over 5,000 targets were struck and 50 Iranian vessels were damaged or destroyed in the first 10 days of the war with Iran.
Someone fired shots at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, authorities said, days after shots were fired at synagogues in the Canadian city.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Markets stem losses as Trump says Iran war will end "very soon," but Tehran says it's "prepared to continue attacking" indefinitely, and it won't let oil leave the Gulf.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio formally designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, paving the way for the Trump administration to impose penalties such as sanctions and export controls.
Michelle Pfeiffer talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring alongside Kurt Russell in "The Madison." She describes how she decided to take on the character and explains after decades in the entertainment industry why she still gets nervous in new roles.
Less than a week into a trial over Live Nation's alleged monopoly of the event ticket business, the parent company of Ticketmaster has reached a tentative settlement with the Justice Department. Kenneth Dintzer, antitrust attorney with the law firm Crowell & Moring, joins CBS News to break down the deal.
A woman has been arrested for allegedly firing several shots Sunday at the Beverly Hills home of pop music star Rihanna. CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel reports.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has agreed to pay $280 million in civil penalties to 40 states that sued the company on antitrust grounds. As part of the settlement, Ticketmaster must also open technology to allow other ticket sellers to use its platform to reach customers, multiple sources told CBS News. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joined CBS News to discuss.
Matthew Fox, who starred in the hit series "Lost," talks about being part of the cast for the new Paramount+ show "The Madison." He describes how he relates to his character, why he decided to return to Hollywood and working with Kurt Russell again.
David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
In this web exclusive, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue (author of "Apple: The First 50 Years") to discuss the company's first half-century and its constant focus on "the next thing." He also talks about the vision of Steve Jobs, whose return to Apple in 1997 reinvigorated the company.
David Pogue, author of "Apple: The First 50 Years," talks with Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak, CEO Tim Cook, and others about the vision of Steve Jobs, and how the company's products and services have reshaped life, technology and culture in the 21st century.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
Two teens are charged for allegedly trying to detonate homemade bombs in a crowd outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's official residence. Prosecutors allege they were inspired by ISIS.
Two men are facing federal charges after allegedly trying to detonate homemade explosive devices outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home. Both suspects said their actions were inspired by ISIS, New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has the latest.
Police identified Ivanna Ortiz, 35, as the individual accused of opening fire on Sunday outside of Rihanna's Beverly Hills home with an AR-15-style assault rifle. The Florida woman is now facing attempted murder charges. Carter Evans reports.
More than a year after the Alexander brothers were first arrested on charges including sex trafficking, a jury found the trio guilty of all 10 counts against them. During the trial, the jury heard from 11 women who accused the brothers of rape or sexual assault.
Jurors in Manhattan federal court reached a verdict Monday after weeks of testimony in the sex trafficking trial of brothers Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander.
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
A special election is being held to fill former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's vacated seat in Georgia's 14th congressional district. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Two teens are charged for allegedly trying to detonate homemade bombs in a crowd outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's official residence. Prosecutors allege they were inspired by ISIS.
A major effort is underway to preserve tap dancing artistry for future generations with help from two of the greatest tap dancers of all time. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
CBS News contributor Elliott Ackerman, a former CIA officer and Marine Corps veteran, joins to discuss what U.S. ground troops in Iran might look like as President Trump weighs the option.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine gave updates on the war with Iran on Tuesday at the Pentagon. Hegseth touted the military's success and said the U.S. will not relent until Iran is "totally and decisively defeated." CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.