New and used car sales in California could halt starting July 1 if the state does not postpone parts of a law protecting domestic violence survivors, according to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. The group, representing General Motors Co. and Toyota Motor Corp, stated that a bill moving through the state legislature would push back deadlines tied to in-car technology requirements that cannot be met on the current schedule.

The auto industry has already implemented protections required by the 2024 statute, including an online pathway for drivers to request termination of another person's access to connected services. However, the consortium noted that remaining deadlines involve in-vehicle systems requiring significant engineering work, validation, and integration across multiple models and model years.

Implementation Challenges

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation highlighted that the industry has rolled out a documented request process to cut off another driver’s remote access within two business days. Additionally, an in-vehicle option allowing drivers to disable location access has been introduced.

Despite these steps, the group emphasized that the complexity of updating in-vehicle systems means the July deadline is unrealistic without a delay. The specific requirements include technical modifications that affect various vehicle lines.

Background on Tracking Concerns

The report referenced past instances where drivers alleged automakers did not assist women being tracked by partners. This included a lawsuit involving Tesla Inc., which was not successful. The lawsuit involved a woman who alleged her husband, under a restraining order, tracked her movements using the Tesla smartphone app for their 2016 Model X.

The legislation aims to address these gaps by mandating faster response times and built-in disabling features for location services.

General Motors Co. introduced the fifth-generation 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 on Tuesday, giving its top-selling pickup a ground-up redesign on a modified T1-2 platform and a sharper bet on V8 power. The new Silverado replaces the outgoing 5.3-liter and 6.2-liter engines with larger 5.7-liter and 6.6-liter V8s built on GM's Gen VI small-block architecture. This strategy sets GM apart from rivals such as Ford Motor Co. and Ram, a brand of Stellantis NV, which have leaned more heavily on smaller turbocharged engines or hybrid systems.

New Powertrain and Transmission Options

Chevrolet said the new engines deliver the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 performance in the class. The 5.7-liter engine revives the classic "350" small-block identity for the first time in nearly 30 years, while the 6.6-liter replaces the prior 6.2-liter option. The standard turbocharged four-cylinder stays in the lineup but gets performance upgrades. The fuel-efficient 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel inline-six also carries over. Every 2027 Silverado now comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission, replacing the previous eight-speed setup on lower trims.

Digital Cabin and Simplified Trims

Chevrolet also simplified the truck's trim structure to seven choices. The company retired the long-running LT badge and renamed that core consumer trim simply "Silverado." Three trims arrive as factory-lifted models because of what Chevrolet called "significant demand" in its press release. Inside, the Silverado moves to a far more digital cabin. Every trim, including the Work Truck, gets a 16.3-inch center touchscreen and a 12.2-inch digital driver display. High Country and ZR2 models add an 11.5-inch passenger screen, head-up display and rear camera mirror, giving premium trims more than 60 inches of total screen space.

Financial Context and Reliability

The redesign follows reliability scrutiny for GM's current 6.2-liter V8. GM recalled nearly 600,000 L87-equipped vehicles in the U.S. last year after engine-failure concerns and a later change to oil guidance. GM recently reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.70 per share, beating estimates of $2.62. Revenue slipped 0.9% to $43.624 billion, while adjusted EBIT rose 21.9% to $4.253 billion. GM is scheduled to report second-quarter results on July 21.