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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.

Taxpayers to Lose $14B in Auto Bailout Funds
By Steve Auffinger on June 2, 2011 - 12:02PM
The Obama Administration reported Chrysler has repaid all of its loans, and General Motors has paid back approximately half.
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala will be bigger, more upscale
By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2011 - 11:22AM
General Motors has big plans for the next Chevrolet Impala – including a new engine, new home and evidently, a new platform that will offer more room accompanied by a more upscale feel as Chevrolet works to put some distance in the lineup between the Impala and the (barely) smaller Malibu.
GM rearranging Global Leadership Team with Nesbitt appointment
By Frank Sherosky on June 1, 2011 - 8:49AM
Unlike the pre-bankruptcy days, General Motors (NYSE: GM) must be careful not to rearrange the corporate deck chairs just for the sake of rearranging. Any change has to be cognizant of global markets; and Bryan Nesbitt has the confidence of GM’s management.
GM Orion Car Assembly
The Big 3 readying for an auto builder’s blitz
By Don Bain on May 31, 2011 - 10:17PM
As the Big Three’s market share improves as a result of the popularity of new models, and Japanese imports are impacted by the national disaster there, Detroit has rehired many workers laid off during the recent downturn. Further they are preparing for a massive hiring blitz – but something has changed significantly for these new hires – their rate of compensation.
General Motors responds to Nissan “Gas Powered Everything” television ad
By Patrick Rall on May 31, 2011 - 5:13PM
Earlier today, TorqueNews brought you a look at the new Nissan Lead television advertisement that envisions a world where everything relies on a gasoline engine with the commercial going so far as to include the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and in reply to the playful commercial shot in the ribs, General Motors employees have offered a few choice comments.
Lessons learned by GM fuel economy engineers
By Frank Sherosky on May 31, 2011 - 10:52AM
Results from an actual driving test by two GM fuel economy engineers support data from OnStar that shows the fuel economy of drivers in identical cars can vary by 75 percent.
GM reportedly cancels plans for a Cadillac SRX plug-in hybrid
By Patrick Rall on May 27, 2011 - 5:48PM
In December, TorqueNews brought you the news that General Motors was reportedly working on a plug-in hybrid luxury SUV based on the Cadillac SRX but according to a variety of sources – that program has reportedly been canceled.
Nissan Extends Special Pricing to Military Personnel
By Keith Griffin on May 27, 2011 - 11:40AM
Active duty military personnel and members of the reserves will get a break through the Nissan Vehicle Purchase Program, the Japanese manufacturer announced just in time for the Memorial Day holiday, which honors those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our freedom.
Chevy Volt owners plug-in to the sun
By Frank Sherosky on May 27, 2011 - 10:43AM
It was bound to happen eventually, a 2011 Chevrolet Volt plugged-in to a solar array. And Chevrolet is proud enough to tout the good news on its media page.
GM Arlington Plant
GM to invest $331 million in Arlington plant, add 110 jobs
By Patrick Rall on May 27, 2011 - 10:37AM
General Motors has announced yet another multi-million dollar factory investment – this time spending $331 million on their Arlington, Texas SUV plant to prepare for the production of future models.
NHTSA considering mandating "black box" recorders in all cars
By Roman Rosa on May 26, 2011 - 6:21PM
Every airliner you fly in contains a "black box" which records every conceivable detail about the aircraft, including its vital signs, its location, direction and flight path, and what is being said in the cockpit. These black boxes (which are actually bright orange) are designed to survive the most extreme of impacts and are waterproof as well as fire resistant to almost 2000 degrees
Canadian Auto Workers concerned about Impala production in Detroit
By Patrick Rall on May 26, 2011 - 11:29AM
Yesterday we brought you the news that General Motors will produce the next generation Chevrolet Impala at the Detroit Hamtramck plant – leaving us wondering what the workers currently building the Impala think about the move and we already have a statement from the Canadian Auto Workers’ head.
Next generation Corvette could feature a turbocharged V8
By Patrick Rall on May 26, 2011 - 10:20AM
According to the Detroit Bureau, General Motors is working on a small displacement, high revving V8 for the next generation Chevrolet Corvette that will use turbocharging to mimic the performance of likes of Lamborghini, Porsche and Ferrari.
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible to lead the field at the 100th Indy 500
By Patrick Rall on May 25, 2011 - 12:45PM
When the field takes the track this Sunday around noon for the 100th running of the famous Indianapolis 500 a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible will serve as the pace car – the 22nd time a Chevrolet has lead the field and the 7th time the fabled Chevy pony car has been selected as the Indy 500 pace car.
The new Chevrolet Impala will be made in the USA
By Patrick Rall on May 25, 2011 - 10:28AM
While speaking at the Detroit Hamtramck plant this morning, GM North American President Mark Reuss announced that the next generation of the Chevrolet Impala will be made alongside the Chevy Volt and the next Chevy Malibu; with retooling investments coming as part of the automakers commitment to invest $2 billion into a variety of plants over the next year.
Chevy Camaro black color
Introducing the Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Intimidator Camaro
By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 7:28PM
While the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. never won a NASCAR race in a Camaro, Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet of Newton, NC has announced that they will be building a collection of ultra high performance 2011 Chevrolet Camaros wearing the name Intimidator – Dale Sr.’s nickname for his powerful on-track personality.
The interior of the Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Intimidator Camaro
By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 7:25PM
The engine fo the Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Intimidator Camaro
By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 7:23PM
The back end of the Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Intimidator Camaro
By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 7:22PM
Win a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible from GM
By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 12:37PM
General Motors has launched an online trivia contest with three very easy questions offering contestants a shot at winning the Ultimate Corvette Prize Package – including a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible and an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 24 Hours of LeMans race in France.
Paul Dehnerts 1994 Corvette ZR-1s
Paul Dehnert's 1994 Corvette ZR-1s sell at 2011 Mecum Indy
By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 12:39PM
The 1990-1995 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 effectively raised the bar for American high performance and with under 7,000 units made over the course of its 6-year run, it is also one of the more rare Corvettes - but the 2011 Mecum Indy Auction featured three red 1994 Corvette ZR-1s owned by the late collector Paul Dehnert.
The engine of the Lingenfelter Corvette ZR-1 415 with 650hp
By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 12:36PM
The stock engine of a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 12:34PM
A fully stock 1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 12:33PM
A look at the 1994 Corvette ZR-1 with the Lingenfelter 415/650hp package.
By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 12:31PM
The 1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 with the Lingenfelter Twin Turbo package
By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 12:29PM
A 1994 Lingenfelter ZR-1 Twin Turbo and Lingenfelter ZR-1 415 side by side
By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 12:28PM
Facebook comments negative on Chevy Cruze inflator replacing spare tire
By Frank Sherosky on May 23, 2011 - 10:05AM
Despite all the hoopla by GM marketing, one visit to GM and Chevy on Facebook tells it all. The public response is NOT overwhelmingly in love with replacing spare tires with inflators.
GM Orion Assembly Plant to get 40 percent power from landfill gas
By Frank Sherosky on May 20, 2011 - 12:47PM
When production of the fuel-efficient 2012 Chevrolet Sonic and Buick Verano begin this fall, 40 percent of the energy to power the General Motors Orion Assembly Plant where they are built will come from burning landfill gas created nearby.
GM preparing Chevy Volt for export to Europe, China and Canada
By Frank Sherosky on May 20, 2011 - 11:41AM
Already in tight supply, the number of Chevy Volts available for delivery to retail customers will be further restricted over the next three months before production resumes and the Volt and the Opel Ampera begin being exported to Canada, Europe and China.
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