Financial Performance - GM's Q2 2025 EBIT-adjusted was $30 billion[9, 47], with an EBIT-adjusted margin of 64%[47] - Adjusted automotive free cash flow was $28 billion[9, 47] - EPS-diluted-adjusted was $253[9, 47] - The company completed a $2 billion accelerated share repurchase program, retiring approximately 10 million shares during the quarter and approximately 43 million in total over the program[10] Sales and Market Share - GM's Q2 2025 U S market share increased by 07 percentage points year-over-year to 174%[9] - GM's overall sales were up 20% year-over-year in China, with NEV sales up 50%[10] - Q2 deliveries were 747k and H1 deliveries were 1440k[18] Electric Vehicles - GM maintained the 2 spot in EV sales in the U S with higher year-over-year sales and market share[9] - Chevrolet is now the 2 selling U S EV brand, and Cadillac is the 1 selling Luxury EV brand in the U S[9] - Q2 EV sales were up 111% year-over-year, representing 16% of the U S EV market[19] Investments and Capital Allocation - GM announced nearly $5 billion of investment in key U S manufacturing facilities[9] - The company is investing ~$900 million towards next-gen V8 engine production in Tonawanda, NY[24] - CY25 capital spend is projected to be $10–11 billion, including newly announced investments, with CY26-27 spend expected in the $10–12 billion range[9] Guidance and Tariffs - The company reaffirmed its 2025 guidance for EBIT-adjusted of $100–125 billion, EPS-diluted-adjusted of $825–1000, and adjusted automotive free cash flow of $75–100 billion[33, 34, 35] - The calendar year 2025 gross tariff impact is unchanged at $4–5 billion, with the company aiming to mitigate at least 30% of this impact[42]

Investment Overview - General Motors is investing $4 billion in U.S. plants over the next two years to enhance the manufacturing of gas and electric vehicles [1] - This investment will enable the company to assemble more than 2 million vehicles annually in the U.S., an increase from the previous production of approximately 1.7 million vehicles [2][4] Strategic Initiatives - The investment follows a recent allocation of $888 million for the Tonawanda Propulsion plant to support the production of the next-generation V-8 engine [1] - GM plans to expand production at various plants, including the Orion Assembly plant for gas-powered SUVs and light-duty trucks starting in early 2027 [7] - The Fairfax Assembly plant will begin producing the gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox in mid-2027, with significant demand noted as sales rose over 30% year over year in Q1 2025 [8] Market Context - The investments align with broader industry commitments to bolster U.S. manufacturing and support American jobs amid tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imported vehicles and auto parts [3][6] - GM's CEO, Mary Barra, emphasized the belief that the future of transportation will be driven by American innovation and manufacturing expertise [2] Future Projections - GM's annual capital spending is projected to be between $10 billion and $12 billion through 2027, reflecting increased investment in the U.S. and prioritization of key programs [9]

Core Insights - Ford's F-150 Lightning has surpassed Tesla's Cybertruck to become the best-selling electric pickup truck in the U.S. as of Q1 2025 [1][3] Sales Performance - In March 2025, Ford registered 2,598 units of the F-150 Lightning, while Tesla registered 2,170 units of the Cybertruck [3] - Total registrations for the F-150 Lightning in Q1 2025 reached 7,913 units, compared to 7,126 units for the Cybertruck [3] Market Position - The Cybertruck, which initially became the best-selling electric pickup truck after its 2023 launch, has now dropped to the ninth position in sales [3] - Despite the decline in Cybertruck sales, Tesla maintains a significant presence in the U.S. electric vehicle market with its Model S, 3, X, and Y [3] Competitive Landscape - Other electric pickup models are also gaining traction, with Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV selling 2,383 and 1,249 units respectively in Q1 2025, while Rivian's R1T sold 1,727 units [3] - The competition in the electric pickup segment is expected to intensify with the introduction of new models from various manufacturers [3]

Financial Performance - The company reported Q1 2025 revenue of $44 billion[37], EBIT-adjusted of $3.5 billion[37], resulting in an EBIT-adjusted margin of 7.9%[37, 94] - Adjusted Automotive Free Cash Flow was $0.8 billion[9, 37] - EPS-Diluted-Adjusted was $2.78[9, 37] Market Share and Sales - U S market share increased by 1.8 percentage points year-over-year to 17.2%[9, 56, 94] - EV sales increased by 94%, resulting in a 10.4% U S EV market share[15] - Cadillac retail sales increased by 21%[21] and EV sales were up 37%[21] Strategic Initiatives - The company is accelerating AI initiatives across the enterprise, partnering with industry leaders like NVIDIA[22, 23] - Super Cruise enabled vehicles on the road increased by approximately 230,000 units year-over-year, representing a more than 100% increase[9, 24] Updated Guidance - The company updated its 2025 EBIT-adjusted guidance to $10.0-12.5 billion[31], EPS-diluted-adjusted to $8.25-10.00[31], and Adjusted Auto Free Cash Flow to $7.5-10.0 billion[31] - The guidance assumes a $4-5 billion impact due to tariffs[31, 95]