GM Statement on Government Guidelines for Autonomous Vehicles and Safety Issues

DETROIT -- January 15, 2016: General Motors supports the government/industry collaboration to advance principles for autonomous vehicles given our shared goals for consumer safety and satisfaction. We see automation and autonomous technology leading to large advances in convenience, mobility and safety, since most crashes are caused by driver error. We are committed to working with the government and the rest of the industry on standards. GM has millions of miles of real-world experience with embedded connectivity through OnStar and advanced safety features that are the building blocks to more advanced autonomy features and eventually to autonomous vehicles.

“We are pleased to support these important safety principles, and we applaud the efforts of Secretary Foxx, Administrator Rosekind, the Department of Transportation and NHTSA to lead this collaborative approach with the automakers to further enhance vehicle safety. At GM, we are focused on the customer, and we put safety at the forefront of everything we do. We welcome the opportunity to continue to work with experts in government and industry on the vital issues of automotive safety and cybersecurity.”