GM Halts Production of Cruise Driverless Van Amid Safety Concerns and Trust Issues

GM's autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Cruise, has halted production of its fully autonomous van, the Origin, following concerns about the safety of its self-driving technology. The decision comes after the California DMV revoked Cruise's permits for its robotaxis and the company suspended all operations. Cruise has been under scrutiny after one of its cars hit and dragged a woman, and its software reportedly had difficulties recognizing children. The Origin, which has no manual controls, was expected to hit the streets in 2023 but will now be put on hold as the company addresses safety concerns and rebuilds trust with regulators and partners.