GM to build self-driving cars in Detroit

General Motors announced yesterday plans to build autonomous Chevrolet Bolt electric cars in the Detroit area starting early next year.

"Revolutionizing transportation for our customers while improving safety on roads is the goal of our autonomous vehicle technology, and today's announcement gets us one step closer to making this vision a reality," GM CEO Mary Barra said in a statement. "Our autonomous technology will be reliable and safe, as customers have come to expect from any of our vehicles."

Michigan recently passed legislation that's a boon to the self-driving car market. Autonomous vehicles can now be tested on public roads in the state.

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