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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.

Grand Cherokee Selected Official Winter Vehicle of New England

By Keith Griffin on February 15, 2011 - 2:09PM

The New England Motor Press Association has overwhelmingly selected the Jeep Grand Cherokee as its Official Winter Vehicle of New England.

GM UAW hourly workers could see $4,000 in bonuses

By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2011 - 1:04PM

Last week, TorqueNews.com brought you the news that General Motors plans to pay profit sharing bonuses to their hourly union autoworkers (UAW) that could exceed the highest profit-sharing bonuses in the company history and if a new report proves to be true, those bonuses could actually be even higher – with an average of $4,000 paid to these hourly workers.

DOE funding for hydrogen technology reduced by more than 40 percent

By Frank Sherosky on February 14, 2011 - 11:37PM

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu detailed President Barack Obama's $29.5 billion Fiscal Year 2012 budget request for the Department of Energy, which now affects hydrogen power development.

Chevrolet Orlando sales to start March 2 in Korea

By Frank Sherosky on February 14, 2011 - 9:21AM

GM Korea began its Chevrolet product offensive today by creating a brand new segment with its all-new seven-seat Active Life Vehicle (ALV), the Chevrolet Orlando, at “Chevrolet Town” in the heart of Seoul.

Jeremy Rifkin opens Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy 2011 Conference and Exposition

By Frank Sherosky on February 13, 2011 - 10:11AM

Jeremy Rifkin, famed author and hydrogen proponent, believes a new paradigm in the world's economic future is about to come to fruition as he opens the 2011 FC&HE.

GM disrespects American taxpayers with bonus offers

By Frank Sherosky on February 12, 2011 - 5:39PM

You can take General Motors out of bankruptcy, but cannot take the bankrupt mentality out of General Motors management with its latest bonus offerings before paying off its government loans.

Big 3 salaried workers to receive huge bonuses

By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2011 - 11:25AM

Earlier this week, TorqueNews reported that General Motors would be paying their hourly workers an average bonus of around $3,000 for the 2010 year and today rumors are soaring that the salaried employees could see bonuses as high as 50% of their annual pay.

GM researchers to guide Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies

By Frank Sherosky on February 11, 2011 - 10:57AM

Researchers from General Motors are helping to guide the faculty of the Child Injury Prevention Studies (CChIPS) to identify opportunities for improvement of safety belt performance for child occupants.

Not so fast with that government apology to Toyota, Mr. Cavuto

By Frank Sherosky on February 10, 2011 - 1:08PM

While Neil Cavuto of Your World on FOX wants the government to apologize to Toyota, I say sit back and consider the situation in its totality.

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 debuts at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2011 - 2:13PM

Early this morning, the folks at Camaro5 brought us the first bit of information of the Camaro expected to be called the next Z/28 but around 10:15am EST, General Motors officially unveiled the supercharged 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

How to handle your next auto recall

By Frank Sherosky on February 9, 2011 - 2:09PM

One auto recall is bad enough, but four in two years is a bit much for any auto owner. So, you get a little experience with handling the process.

The grille and HID headlights of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2011 - 2:07PM

The lower rear fascia of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2011 - 2:07PM

A closer look at the rear spoiler of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2011 - 2:06PM

The console gauges of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2011 - 2:04PM

The supercharged engine of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2011 - 2:03PM

The front end of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2011 - 2:02PM

The hood of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2011 - 2:01PM

The rear end of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2011 - 1:59PM

The new high performance Camaro to be named ZL1 not Z/28

By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2011 - 9:39AM

Pretty much everyone expected to meet the new high performance Camaro Z/28 at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show but thanks to the folks at Camaro5.com, it appears as though the supercharged, super-Camaro that has been captured in countless spyshots will carry the name ZL1 – not Z/28.

General Motors ended January in China with estimated 14.7 percent market share

By Frank Sherosky on February 9, 2011 - 8:52AM

General Motors reported from Shanghai that it had a record sales month in China for January, 2011.

GM UAW workers could get $3,000+ in profit sharing bonuses

By Patrick Rall on February 8, 2011 - 5:50PM

Things have been looking up for General Motors since climbing out of a deep financial hole and to show their appreciation to the people building their vehicles, they may pay over $3,000 to GM’s Union Auto Workers.

Camaro-based debut coming to the 2011 Chicago Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on February 7, 2011 - 1:07PM

General Motors has not issued any official statement as to what to expect when the 2011 Chicago Auto Show opens later this week but thanks to comments by General Motors North American President Mark Reuss made ahead of the 2011 North American Dealers Association meeting in San Francisco, we know that there will be a debut based on the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro.

Chevrolet wraps up Super Bowl XLV with Glee episode

By Frank Sherosky on February 7, 2011 - 9:47AM

Chevrolet made its ad campaign a wrap on Sunday with a dreamy advertising tie-in during a special post-Super Bowl episode of “Glee,” the FOX hit musical comedy.

Chevy Camaro Convertible goes to MVP Aaron Rodgers

By Frank Sherosky on February 6, 2011 - 10:47PM

Immediately after the Green Bay Packers received the Lombardi Tropy for winning the XLV Super Bowl, quarterback Aaron Rodgers was presented with the MVP and a new Chevy Camaro Convertible.

Chevrolet to present Camaro Convertible to the Super Bowl XLV MVP

By Frank Sherosky on February 6, 2011 - 10:58AM

Chevy will present a Camaro Convertible to the Most Valuable Player from Super Bowl XLV between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers.

OnStar presents Smart Energy Management at DistribuTECH

By Frank Sherosky on February 4, 2011 - 9:45AM

OnStar showed the DistribuTECH Conference and Exhibition in San Diego, the utility industry's leading smart grid conference and exposition, how to manage electricity demands of electric vehicles.

GM secures right to use Envia’s high-density cathode material

By Frank Sherosky on February 3, 2011 - 5:05PM

Realizing only higher energy density materials can keep the promise of higher performance at lower cost for EVs and PHEVs, GM Ventures LLC invested $7 million.

Another Chevrolet Super Bowl XLV ad surfaces

By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2011 - 11:12AM

General Motors is storming back into Super Bowl advertising this year and today we have another preview of a Chevy Super Bowl XLV ad thanks to the folks at Camaro5.

GM India launches 1.2-liter Smart-Tech engine

By Frank Sherosky on February 3, 2011 - 8:53AM

Created by the GM Technical Centre-India in Bangalore, the 1.2-litre Smart-Tech engine will be produced at the Talegaon facility for a range of new models offered by GM in India.

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