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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.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe Z51

485 2014 Corvette Stingrays Sold in September, 38% Manual, 75% Z51

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2013 - 12:07PM

The first official monthly sales numbers are in for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and in addition to the basic sales figures, we have some interesting statistics on the buying trends of the first batch of C7 Vettes to hit the street.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette on the assembly line

GM Resumes Chevrolet Corvette Plant Tours in Kentucky

By Patrick Rall on October 3, 2013 - 11:59AM

After a year long hiatus, General Motors has resumed the plant tour program for the Bowling Green Kentucky facility where the Chevrolet Corvette is built – now offering Corvette fans a chance to watch the C7 Stingray come to life in person.

GM's Top of the Line 6.2L V8 Gives 2014 Chevy and GMC Trucks Best in Class Towing and 21mpg

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2013 - 4:18PM

General Motors announced earlier that the new 6.2L V8 powering the top of the line 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra will offer best in class horsepower and best in segment torque so it should come as no surprise that these new half ton trucks can tow more than any of the competition – but what is impressive is that fact that the 6.2L V8 can also deliver 21 miles per gallon.

V8 Shortage Slows 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Sales

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2013 - 3:15PM

A shortage in the supply chain of the 5.3L V8 is causing production of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra in their most popular forms – slowing sales as prospective consumers and dealerships are put on hold for the high volume engine option.

GM Teases the 2015 Cadillac Escalade Interior

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2013 - 12:19PM

General Motors has offered up the first glimpse of the interior of the upcoming 2015 Cadillac Escalade and while we can only see a small portion of the front seats and a angled shot of the dash – this one image shows that the next generation Escalade will offer new levels of luxury with a design similar to that found in the rest of the premium vehicle lineup.

North American Car and Truck of the Year Short List Announced

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2013 - 9:06PM

The jurors for the North American Car and Truck of the Year award have announced their short lists for each category - with 12 cars and 12 trucks or sport utility vehicles battling for the prestigious awards that will be announced at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Watch the First Privately Owned 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Attack the Quarter Mile

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2013 - 2:41PM

We have gotten to watch the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe in action on the quarter mile via the few publications that have taken the C7 to the track but today we get to watch the first drag strip video of the 2014 Corvette in the hands of the owner.

Build Your Own 2014 Cadillac CTS Online Now

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2013 - 3:43PM

The configuration page for the 2014 Cadillac CTS Sport Sedan has gone live so those prospective midsized American luxury sedan buyers who are looking to score the newest Caddy can price out their ideal sport sedan - with a price beginning at $46,025 and shooting up towards the $70k mark when the 2014 CTS is all optioned up.

The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray May Soon Get a Dual Clutch Transmission

By Patrick Rall on September 27, 2013 - 6:02PM

There have long been rumors that the new C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray would soon be getting an 8-speed automatic to replace the current 6-speed gearbox but a new GM Trademark filing hints that perhaps the new Vette will be getting a dual clutch automatic in the near future – adding one more piece of supercar technology to the most powerful Corvette ever.

The headlight of the 2015 Cadillac Escalade

2015 Cadillac Escalade Teased Again with 5 New Videos

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2013 - 12:41PM

The very, very slow tease of the 2015 Cadillac Escalade continues today with five new videos showing the high level of detail that goes into the new super luxury sport utility vehicle – although we don’t get a real look at any aspects of the next generation Escalade that we didn’t see in the first teaser images.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Introduces Rugged Luxury for $45,100

By Patrick Rall on September 25, 2013 - 1:53PM

General Motors looks to introduced the theory of "rugged luxury" with the new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country – a loaded up luxury version of the new Silverado 1500 that can still do all of the hard work of the rest of the lineup with a price starting at $45,100.

2015 Cadillac Escalade to Debut October 7th - Teased Today

By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2013 - 12:50PM

General Motors will introduce the 2015 Cadillac Escalade on October 7th and to prepare us all for the debut of the next generation in American opulence, the company has offered up the very minimal teaser images above and the minimally informational video below.

GM CEO Akerson taking on Tesla's electric with Cadillac's plugin-hybrid

By David Herron on September 23, 2013 - 7:24PM

GM's luxury brand, Cadillac, is seen by CEO Dan Akerson as the correct weapon with which to fight Tesla Motors.

US Government Sells More GM Stock, Reduces Stake to 7.3%

By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2013 - 12:21PM

The United States Treasury has announced that another big chunk of General Motors stock has been sold over the past few months – reducing the government’s stake in the automaker to just 7.3% and keeping the plan to remove all government control by March 2014 well on track.

The entryway to the Wixom Performance Build Center

GM Closing Wixom Performance Engine Facility, Build-Your-Own-Engine Program Ends

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2013 - 12:09PM

After building over 40,000 high performance engines, the General Motors will close the Wixom Performance Build Center – forcing them to temporarily suspend the popular Corvette Build Your Own Engine program until the Bowling Green Kentucky Corvette plant has been adapted to house the program.

The first shipments of 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Coupes

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupes Deliveries Begin Today

By Patrick Rall on September 18, 2013 - 5:58PM

General Motors announced that the first truckload of 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupes left the Bowling Green Kentucky production facility en route to dealerships and happy new owners around the country - marking the official dealership launch of the C7 Corvette some 8 months after the car debuted in Detroit.

The 1 millionth Cadillac built in Lansing Grand River

GM's Lansing Michigan Plant Builds Its 1,000,000th Cadillac

By Patrick Rall on September 18, 2013 - 3:18PM

General Motors announced that on Monday, their Lansing Grand River plant in Michigan built its 1,000,000th Cadillac – most of which have been from the CTS lineup with the vast majority being the uber popular Cadillac CTS sedan.

The new Chevrolet Sonic Global RallyCross car

Chevrolet Sonic to Join Global RallyCross This Weekend

By Patrick Rall on September 17, 2013 - 3:52PM

The folks from the Global RallyCross association have announced that General Motors has thrown its hat into the ring for the upcoming event in Charlotte this weekend with a new Chevrolet Sonic RallyCross car driven by former Subaru driver Patrick Moro - meaning that all three of the American automakers is now involved in the booming motorsport.

GM's Global Battery Systems Laboratory in Warren MI

GM challenging Tesla with new battery lab, 200 mile range electric car promises

By David Herron on September 17, 2013 - 1:19PM

General Motors is again promising to develop a 200 mile range electric car, and this time they're aiming to take on Tesla Motors whose own plan is to develop an affordable 200 mile range electric car.

Introducing the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban Tahoe and GMC Yukon

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2013 - 5:41PM

General Motors has offered up the first images and information on the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL, providing pretty much everything that you could want to know about the next generation full size GM sport utility vehicles – shy of official pricing or fuel economy figures.

The 2015 Yukon Denali rear

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2013 - 5:32PM

The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Debuts in Frankfurt (New Photos)

By Patrick Rall on September 11, 2013 - 1:07PM

General Motors has opted to use the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show to officially introduce the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible – marking the second time that the American automaker has chosen a non-American auto show as the debut venue for one of their drop top performance cars after introducing the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible in Geneva.

The side profile of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

By Patrick Rall on September 11, 2013 - 1:04PM

The rear end of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

By Patrick Rall on September 11, 2013 - 1:02PM

6.2L V8 Officially Makes New Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra Most Powerful on the Market

By Patrick Rall on September 10, 2013 - 12:51PM

General Motors has announced the official power ratings for the 6.2L V8 engine that powers the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and the 2014 GMC Sierra – numbers that make the new top of the line GM half ton pickups the most powerful available on the market today.

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Base Offers Same MPG as Malibu Eco Hybrid

By Patrick Rall on September 10, 2013 - 11:24AM

General Motors and the EPA have announced the fuel economy ratings for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu lineup and in a surprising move, the new base model Malibu with a conventional 2.5L 4-cylinder engine offers identical fuel economy numbers to the higher priced Malibu Eco hybrid – leaving many to question why someone would pay the extra money for the hybrid package.

2014 Buick Regal Pricing Includes Several Surprises Like AWD, Less Power in the GS

By Patrick Rall on September 9, 2013 - 1:39PM

General Motors announced the pricing for the 2014 Buick Regal this morning including the numbers for the new “base” turbo models, the eAssist drivetrain, the “high performance” Regal GS and the new optional all wheel drive setup – with the least expensive 2014 Regal starting at $30,615 with destination.

All New 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban to Be Unveiled Thursday

By Patrick Rall on September 9, 2013 - 11:49AM

On Thursday September 12th, General Motors will unveil the all new 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban in New York City and while the only “information” provided thus far is the logo artwork for each truck - we can make some guesses as to what to expect from the next generation large SUVs.

Xbox One, Forza Motorsport 5 to Coming to V8 Supercars

By Patrick Rall on September 5, 2013 - 10:37AM

The folks from Microsoft have announced a new sponsorship program with a team in the Australian V8 Supercar series for Xbox One and Forza Motorsport 5 that will put the colors of the upcoming gaming console and driving simulator in front of racing fans – while jointly announcing that the famous Australian race course Bathurst will appear in Forza 5.

Nissan Leaf Posts Best Sales Month Ever in August - Still Gets Crushed by the Chevy Volt

By Patrick Rall on September 4, 2013 - 4:40PM

The Nissan Leaf posted its best sales month ever in August 2013 but due to the fact that the Chevrolet Volt also posted its best sales month ever – the extended range electric Chevy handed a sound beating to the all electric Nissan.

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