Kyle Vogt, formerly the CEO of GM‘s self-driving car unit Cruise, took to social media to express his views on U.S. manufacturing costs and called for prioritizing automation and efficiency. What Happened: “The U.S. is currently screwed,” Kyle Vogt wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “Good companies know they can’t succeed w/o leveraging low-cost mfg elsewhere. Tariffs won’t get us out of this rut.” Vogt emphasized the importance of prioritizing efficiency, automation, and advancements in the manufacturing process. He stepped down from the company in November after one of its autonomous vehiclesgot …
