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GM CEO pledges $50 M STEAM, touts sub-$30K models

5/16/2026

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  • CEO Mary Barra announced a $50 million commitment to STEAM education on Good Morning America.
  • Barra said GM sells six models under $30,000 and has not seen a sales slowdown despite rising gas prices.
  • She emphasized that affordability matters to all Americans and that company wants consumers to afford what they need.
  • GM has contributed $9 million to Girl Scouts of America since 2017 and hosts scouts at Bowling Green Corvette plant.