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- **Record Q3 Performance**: $3.4 billion EBIT-adjusted, 17% U.S. market share, and $4.2 billion free cash flow highlight strong execution.
- **U.S. Production Expansion**: $4 billion in new plants, including 2x Equinox output and V8 engine plant, targeting 2 million U.S.-built vehicles/year.
- **EV Strategy Adjustment**: $1.6 billion charge for Orion transition and cell plant sale, with EV losses expected to improve through cost reductions.
- **Tariff Mitigation Success**: 35% of $3.5-4.5 billion tariff impact offset, 2026 net exposure expected lower than 2025.
- **Software Growth Engine**: $2 billion/year software revenue with 70% margins, Super Cruise adoption nearly doubling year-over-year.
- **2026 Outlook**: Targeting 8-10% North America margins, lower EV losses, and disciplined capital allocation.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- GM achieved record Q3 2025 results with EBIT-adjusted of $3.4 billion, up 15% year-over-year in North America.
- U.S. market share reached highest since 2017 at 17%, driven by strong ICE vehicles and disciplined pricing.
- Announced $4 billion in U.S. production investments, including doubling Chevrolet Equinox output in Kansas and new V8 engine plant in New York.
- Transitioned Orion Assembly from EV to ICE production and sold Michigan cell plant to LG Energy Solution, resulting in $1.6 billion special item charge.
- EV sales reached 67,000 units (16.5% U.S. EV market share), with EV losses expected to improve through cost reductions and capacity right-sizing.
- Software and services revenue (e.g., Super Cruise) grew to $2 billion year-to-date with 500,000 active customers, targeting double-digit growth and 70% margins.
- Raised full-year guidance to EBIT-adjusted $12-13 billion, EPS $9.75-10.50, and free cash flow $10-11 billion.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Adjusted automotive free cash flow of $4.2 billion, driven by $300 million in cash tariff offsets and strong inventory management.
- U.S. incentives remain below industry average for 10th consecutive quarter, with EV incentives 50% lower than competitors.
- Warranty expense stabilized at $900 million, with initiatives to reduce costs through data analytics and process improvements.
- GM China returned to profitability with 6.8% market share, while GM International (ex-China) delivered $150 million EBIT-adjusted.
- GM Financial contributed $800 million EBT-adjusted and paid $350 million dividend, supporting 15% diluted share count reduction year-over-year.
- 2026 outlook includes lower net tariff exposure, improved EV profitability, and return to 8-10% North America EBIT margins.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Tariffs & Trade Policy**: Expanded MSRP offset program will reduce 35% of $3.5-4.5 billion gross tariff impact in 2025, with 2026 net exposure expected lower than 2025. Korea and Mexico trade deals pending resolution.
- **EV Demand & Profitability**: Q3 EV demand surged ahead of credit expiration, but October sales softened. GM will build to demand, focusing on improving EV gross margins through LMR battery tech and capacity right-sizing.
- **Supply Chain Resilience**: Onshoring investments (e.g., $1B V8 engine plant) and supplier partnerships mitigate semiconductor and chip risks. China chip supply chain disruptions being actively managed.
- **Warranty Cost Management**: Proactive fixes (e.g., transmission component replacements) reduced cash outflows, with ongoing initiatives to leverage AI and OnStar connectivity.
- **Autonomy & Software Growth**: Super Cruise adoption nearly doubled year-over-year, with Google Maps integration and next-gen software-defined vehicles in development. Cruise team focused on personal AVs with 70%+ margin potential.
- **China Strategy**: GM remains focused on high-quality vehicles with technology leadership, competing on a level playing field despite regulatory challenges.

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