General Motors

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) is a linchpin of the U.S. automotive industry, selling millions of vehicles every year - 8.3 million in 2018, to be precise – and employing more than 170,000 workers. More familiarly known as GM, the auto company counts iconic brands Buick and Cadillac under its corporate umbrella, as well the more utilitarian GMC brand and the budget-conscious Chevrolet badge.

Formed in 1908 in Flint, Michigan, General Motors has a long history with the Great Lakes State. Alongside the Ford Motor Company, GM’s presence in the region and its creation of popular cars under various brands are some of the main reasons that Detroit is so widely known as Motor City. GM is a Fortune 500 company and frequently appears in the top 25 of that list as one of the largest U.S. corporations by revenue.

Here at Torque News, we cover a wide variety of stories involving General Motors, from new models and announcements to the company’s latest technology developments and electric vehicle initiatives. GM plans to release more than 20 new electric models across its major brands by 2023 and you’ll hear about all of them on this site, as well as the latest and greatest from GM’s existing models.

GMC Teases More Aggressive 2025 GMC Terrain

By Mary Conway on April 18, 2024 - 9:12PM

The 2025 GMC Terrain joins the Acadia and Yukon with a more assertive and bolder look.

GMC Says Redesigned 2025 Yukon Will Lead Worldwide Expansion

By Mary Conway on April 14, 2024 - 10:00PM

GMC is revamping its popular 2025 Yukon and promising that the new vehicle will help GMC grow sales globally.

The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado's Latest Award Shows it is Perfect For Mountain Driving

By Mary Conway on April 13, 2024 - 7:00PM

This is an award winning year for the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado. It's latest honor proves it is perfect for rugged mountain adventures.

The 2025 Mid-Engine Corvette ZR1 Will Debut This Summer

By Mary Conway on April 10, 2024 - 8:58PM

The last couple of Corvette generations have had a top-of-the-line super Corvette. The mid-engine Corvette will get its ZR1 version this summer.

Image of Lectron V Box EV charger by John Goreham

How One of America’s Top EV Charger Companies Started & Its Leader's Vision Ahead

By John Goreham on April 10, 2024 - 9:43AM

Lectron is a top EV charger company. Here is how the company started with just $15K in capital and what its leader sees ahead for home electric vehicle charging.

Why Fans Say the Chevrolet Corvette is the Most Iconic Car of the Last 75 Years

By Mary Conway on March 31, 2024 - 11:21PM

One major car magazine ran a poll of all vehicles and car enthusiasts picked the Chevrolet Corvette as the "best of the best".

The 2024 Chevrolet Suburban's Latest Award Shows Why it is One of Chevrolet's Most Important Vehicles

By Mary Conway on March 30, 2024 - 5:01PM

Year after year, the Chevrolet Suburban is always one of Chevrolet's top sellers. A recent award from U.S. News and World Report shows why Chevrolet will continue to build the large SUV for years to come.

Red Flag Before Buying This Planned Obsolescence GM Model

By Timothy Boyer on March 23, 2024 - 9:39AM

Looking to buy a used GM car? Here is one easy red flag you should never overlook that can tell you a lot about this GM model’s condition and a simple test to confirm your worst suspicion.

No, GM Cannot and Will Not "Absolutely" Catch Tesla in U.S. Sales of EVs By 2025 - It Won't Even Be Close As Mary Barra Said They Would In 2021

By Jeremy Johnson on March 22, 2024 - 12:04AM

Mary Barra of GM said that GM could absolutely catch Tesla in U.S. sales of EVs by 2025. She said this in October 2021. GM won't be the market leader in EVs - and it won't even be close.

The Effects of Too Little and Too Much Oil on a Performance Engine

How Much Oil is Too Much Oil in Your Performance Car?

By Timothy Boyer on March 18, 2024 - 1:44PM

Will adding more oil than recommended to your high-performance car affect how it runs? Here’s the in-general answer to this question based on what engine dyno results reveal.

Cadillac is Celebrating 20 Years of its V-Performance Brand with New Opulent Velocity EV Concept

By Mary Conway on March 14, 2024 - 8:40PM

Cadillac has a new concept and it's called Opulent Velocity EV Concept. Cadillac has chosen this new EV concept to celebrate its 20 years with V-Performance brand.

GM Defense Troop Carriers Clear Major Hurdle

GM Defense's Troop Carrier Clears Major Hurdle

By Mary Conway on March 9, 2024 - 9:44PM

GM Defense's Infantry Squad Vehicle passed the Saudi Summer Trials which means it can be considered for use in the United Arab Emirates.

Image of Buick sign removed from dealership by John Goreham

Buick At the Crossroads - There’s More to Dealer Closings Than Just The EV Angle

By John Goreham on February 28, 2024 - 2:27PM

If you are a fan of the Buick line, you may soon notice that the dealers nearest you are closing. Here’s what is happening and why it is not just a single factor at play.

Buick Unveils Exceptional by Design Campaign

Buick is Making Bold Push With Refreshed Lineup and 2025 Enclave in Production

By Mary Conway on February 27, 2024 - 5:00PM

Buick unveils new advertising campaign, Exceptional by design, before unleashing two new models.

GM Will Soon Lift Stop-Sale Order on Popular 2024 Chevrolet Colorado Pickups

By Mary Conway on February 21, 2024 - 9:45AM

GM has found a solution to a software glitch that forced the automaker to stop selling its midsize trucks.

Andretti Cadillac Continues F1 Bid, Wants Meeting With Formula One Management

By Mary Conway on February 19, 2024 - 5:15PM

Formula One turned down the team's application last month. Both Andretti and Cadillac want another opportunity to plead their case.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD Multi-Flex Tailgate

What Drivers Should Do if They Have One of the 323,000 GM HD Pickups Being Recalled

By Mary Conway on February 12, 2024 - 10:11PM

GM is stopping the sales of new HD Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras with the electric tailgates. The automaker is also recalling trucks from 2020-2024. What you need to do if you have one.

Silver Kia Sorento PHEV and blue Chevrolet Volt PHEV

Plug-In Hybrids May Be The Best Way To Convince Reluctant Shoppers To Consider EVs, Just Ask General Motors

By Justin Hart on February 10, 2024 - 4:23AM

Recently, General Motors backtracked on its stance regarding plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. Back in 2019 GM ended production of its only PHEV model, the Chevy Volt, claiming that full EVs were its path forward. But oh how things have changed!

GM Adds More Technology to Beat the Competition

By Mary Conway on February 4, 2024 - 8:06PM

GM is making OnStar standard equipment on all vehicles as it fights to beat the competition. See when it starts and what is included.

Tesla Cybertruck Versus an Electric Military Humvee – Which One Can Bake Cookies in a Full-Sized Oven the Fastest

By Tinsae Aregay on February 3, 2024 - 5:35AM

A new video pits an electrified version of the original military Humvee against a Foundation Series Tesla Cybertruck. A bizarre twist sees the two off-road vehicles competing to see which vehicles can bake cookies the fastest.

F1 Turns Down Andretti Cadillac Team: Will Reconsider When Cadillac Builds Team Engines

By Mary Conway on January 31, 2024 - 7:34PM

Cadillac's hopes of jumping into F1 were put on hold today. F1 says that Andretti Cadillac Team wouldn't be ready to compete.

2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing at Daytona

2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is Safety Car at the Rolex 24 in Daytona

By Mary Conway on January 27, 2024 - 2:59PM

What a way to debut a new model! The impressive 2025 CT5-V Blackwing is taking laps at the famed Daytona track.

Super Cruise in Stop & Go? More Like Super Stop! My 38,000 Mile Disheartening Journey

By Armen Hareyan on January 27, 2024 - 12:10AM

38,000 miles of Super Cruise: GM promises bliss, I got blinky brake lights. Here is why.

2025 Chevrolet Equinox Looks More Like a Truck and Has More Technology

By Mary Conway on January 25, 2024 - 10:01PM

Chevrolet is giving its best-selling SUV a tougher look and better tech to compete in the hotly contested compact SUV segment.

GMC is Going Global With the 2024 GMC Yukon

By Mary Conway on January 21, 2024 - 3:10PM

After a superb year growing its market share in North America, GMC is venturing into China, Australia and New Zealand.

Hyundai Motor Group Takes Second Place In US EV Sales For 2023

By Justin Hart on January 6, 2024 - 2:09PM

Hyundai, Kia and Genesis form the Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), a conglomeration akin to General Motors. In the US, HMG’s EV sales were higher than all other manufacturers, save Tesla. HMG will likely further increase its US sales lead in 2024.

2023 Chevrolet Colorado Seems Unbeatable as it Racks Up Another Award

By Mary Conway on December 30, 2023 - 11:51PM

The redesigned Chevrolet Colorado has already won MotorTrend truck of the year and various other awards. This latest award highlights its broad appeal and great performance.

2023 Chevrolet Colorado Wins Adventure Truck Title

2023 Chevrolet Colorado Wins Award for Off-Roading

By Mary Conway on December 28, 2023 - 9:34PM

The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado has already won MotorTrend Truck of the Year and is up for North American Truck of the Year. This latest award is purely about adventure.

2024 Chevrolet Colorado is Battling the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2024 Ford Super Duty for North American Truck of the Year.

By Mary Conway on December 25, 2023 - 10:42PM

We'll find out January 4th, 2024, who wins the coveted title of North American Truck of the Year. One highly anticipated EV is duking it out with a mid-size and a super duty. Why the mid-size truck might win.

Chevy Silverado EV and Ford F-150 Lightning EV pickups

It's Quite Alright That Electric Pickups Aren't Selling Like Hotcakes

By Justin Hart on December 24, 2023 - 12:45PM

If you pay as much attention as I do to electric vehicle (EV) news, you may have seen a lot of recent headlines about how EV sales are tanking, or are slower than expected and automakers like Ford and GM are slowing production or postponing releases.

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