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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.

2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty Kentucky Derby
Ford Sponsors Churchill Downs Racetrack and Kentucky Derby Involving F-Series Super Duty
By Jimmy Dinsmore on March 9, 2020 - 8:00AM
Two American icons join forces as Ford and Churchill Downs enter a multiyear partnership. Ford F-Series Super Duty as well as Ford Expedition will be part of the sponsorship agreement. 2020 F-Series Super Duty will serve as the featured vehicle for the 146th Kentucky Derby.
2022 EV Ford F-150
Electrified 2022 Ford F-150 Getting Closer To Production Rendering Shows
By Jimmy Dinsmore on March 6, 2020 - 11:00AM
New rendering shows what the electric Ford F-150 might look like as Ford continues their electrification plans for America’s best-selling vehicle.
Chevy Bolt Charging
GM Triples Its EV Charging Locations With Focus On Employee Vehicles - Will Management Be Plugging In?
By John Goreham on March 3, 2020 - 11:01AM
General Motors says it will triple the charger locations it provides to about 3,500. Much of the focus is on its own employee parking.
GM wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
GM Adds Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto to 2021 Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade SUVs
By John Goreham on February 12, 2020 - 1:35PM
No more phone cords, ever, as GM introduces wireless CarPlay in 2021 Bolt, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade SUVs.
General Motors all-electric pickup truck image
GM Commits Large Mfg. Plant To All-EV Production - Here Are the EVs It Will Build And When
By John Goreham on January 27, 2020 - 10:18AM
General Motors has announced it will only build EVs at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant starting next month. The vehicles are coming sooner than you might guess.
Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain sell well.
GM's Strength In Family Crossover Vehicles Rises - Challenges CR-V and Rogue with Equinox and Terrain
By John Goreham on January 14, 2020 - 11:52AM
GM's crossovers, the Equinox and Terrain, have impressive sales.
2998 Hummer 3
Why GM Will Bring Back Hummer as a GMC Electric Pickup
By Mary Conway on January 12, 2020 - 8:11PM
We should know within a month what the new incarnation of Hummer should look like. GM is expected to unveil its new electric truck during the Superbowl, February 2, 2020!
Blue Tesla Model Y and eight other electric cars coming in 2020
Mustang Mach-E, Bolt EUV and Tesla Model Y Among 9 EVs Coming in 2020
By Eric Evarts on January 3, 2020 - 3:22PM
More electric SUVs, big, small and fast, are rolling out in 2020. What those, hoping for more electric vehicles, can look forward to in 2020. Here are 9 new EVs that should expand EV variety and availability for 2020.
The Ford F150 E-Truck Prototype
Study Shows Ford F150 E-Truck, GM E-Truck Favored By Buyers
By Marc Stern on December 18, 2019 - 3:42PM
In what should come as a relief to Ford and General Motors, the public favors their products, according to a recent Autolist.com study. The study looked closely at Tesla and Rivian and found that while new truck buyers tended to favor them, current and previous truck owners liked Ford and GM products.
EV Tax Credit Debate
The conservative case for boosting EV tax credits
By Eric Evarts on December 16, 2019 - 7:20PM
Republicans in Congress oppose extending the $7,500 tax credit for EVs. That doesn't seem very conservative.
Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet Silverado
Ford vs. Chevy Rivalry Both Good and Bad for Industry
By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 16, 2019 - 12:47PM
While the long-lasting rivalry between Ford and Chevrolet may generate funny memes and even family feuds, it has generated a lot of great cars and great trucks like the F-150 and Chevy Silverado through the years. This rivalry has shaped automotive history and continues to shape the landscape of today’s automotive industry.
2018 Ford Focus
Ford Moves To F150s, F250s, Escapes, Explorers As Imports Move In To New Niches
By Marc Stern on December 14, 2019 - 9:16PM
As Ford moves to marketing F150, F250, F350 pickups, and Escape, Explorer SUVs, imported auto competitors are moving into the niches left by the automaker. GM's similar announcement has makers like Hyundai ecstatic as they pickup conquest sales.
2020 Red Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Converter
Ford Starts an Automotive Trend with Mustang Sub-brand that GM and Corvette May Follow
By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 14, 2019 - 7:21AM
General Motors may one day sub-brand Corvette just like Ford sub-branded the Mustang in the electric Mach-E. Like it or don’t like it, automakers will do what’s best for their bottom line. Competition is intense for the car-buying dollar. So, in a way, capitalizing on iconic brands does make financial sense. We just don’t have to like it.
GM's all electric future is posturing.
Reality vs. Posturing - New Chevy Suburban & GM's All-Electric Future Promise
By John Goreham on December 11, 2019 - 10:53AM
General Motors has for years been promising a move to an all-electric future. Its newest products show that commitment was all just posturing.
GM partners with LG on a new battery plant.
GM and LG Partner To Build 30 Gigawatt Capacity Battery Plant For EVs In Ohio
By John Goreham on December 5, 2019 - 11:04AM
General Motors has formed a new joint venture with LG to build a new battery plant in the US with an annual capacity of 30 gigawatts.
Chevy Bolt EV CCS Electrify America
Chevrolet Bolt EV and Spark EV Charging Port Issues and Corrections
By Eric Way on November 13, 2019 - 10:56AM
The Chevy Bolt EV and Spark EV CCS charging ports have several issues. Some of these problems have quick and easy solutions; however, GM must physically redesign and update the CCS port on their future electric vehicles.
2020 Chevrolet Menlo EV Unveil
Chevrolet Menlo EV: Chevy's First All-Electric for China
By Eric Way on November 11, 2019 - 11:13AM
Chevrolet unveiled its new, all-electric 2020 Menlo EV. This is the first all-electric under the Chevy brand in China. It's a compelling EV; however, unfortunately, its release has been overshadowed by the fact that it is only for the Chinese market. Join me as I review the Menlo EV's specs and explain why it won't be sold in the United States.
Chevrolet E-10 Electric Truck Concept Desert
Chevrolet Electrifies with Their E-10 Conversion Concept at SEMA
By Eric Way on November 8, 2019 - 11:16AM
Chevy's designers have been hard at work to win over classic car and hot rod enthusiasts with an electric conversion of a classic 1962 C-10 pickup. With a little help from the Chevy Bolt EV, it looks like they they did just that.
Chevy Bolt EV Electrify America Bakersfield
Understanding the Chevrolet Bolt EV’s Range Estimator
By Eric Way on November 7, 2019 - 9:35AM
The Range Estimator in the Chevy Bolt EV is far more robust than people give it credit for. Join me as I share my experiences traveling with and explaining how to use the Bolt EV's Range Estimator.
Chevy Bolt EV Sunrise
Important Chevy Bolt EV Software Enhancements
By Eric Way on October 17, 2019 - 4:17PM
GM builds well-engineered electric vehicles; however, their software systems and functionality could improve. I suggest a number of enhancements that would improve the Bolt EV's functionality and user experience.
Chevy Bolt EV Interior Infotainment Screen
Maximizing Chevy Bolt EV Charge Limit Software
By Eric Way on October 15, 2019 - 11:18AM
GM has made a number of improvements to the Chevy Bolt EV's software, including features that control the battery charge level. Let's look at how these systems work and how they should be used.
Chevy Bolt EV Sunny Beach
Solar Panels on the Chevy Bolt EV
By Eric Way on October 12, 2019 - 12:59PM
The Chevy Bolt EV is a pure, battery electric car, so it would make sense to offer a solar panel option. Let's look at whether solar panels on an EV would work, how much they might cost, and the benefits we could see out of them.
Chevy Bolt EV Charging Electrify America
2020 Chevy Bolt EV DC Fast Charging Predictions
By Eric Way on October 10, 2019 - 11:25AM
The 2020 Chevy Bolt EV is about to be released, and with the new battery, we should see new DC fast charging speeds. Let's look at some of the most likely predictions.
My chevy bolt at evgo black
Results of My 1,000-Mile Trip in a Chevy Bolt EV
By Eric Way on October 9, 2019 - 11:17AM
People still has how far, how fast, and how much when it comes to traveling in an electric car. Here are the results of my 1,000-mile trip through California in a 2017 Chevy Bolt EV.
2017 Chevy Bolt EV Electrify America
2017 Chevy Bolt EV Trip Report: The First 500 Miles
By Eric Way on October 6, 2019 - 11:56AM
This article is the second part of my three-part series detailing how to drive long distances in a 2017 Chevy Bolt EV. Let's dive into the details of the first 500 miles of the trip.
Chevy Bolt Electric Vehicles at Chargepoint
My Trip Planning for a 1,000 Mile Chevy Bolt Road Trip
By Eric Way on October 5, 2019 - 11:55AM
Many people who are considering buying an electric car need to make occasional make long trips, but they wonder whether they can. In this three-part series, I will share how I plan and execute my regular 1,000-mile trips in a 2017 Chevy Bolt EV.
Black Chevy Bolt EV charging
Chevy Bolt EV Battery Health After 100,000 Miles
By Eric Way on October 3, 2019 - 10:41AM
All-electric vehicle batteries degrade and lose capacity over time. My Chevy Bolt EV just passed 100,000 miles, so let's look at how much capacity it's lost in three years.
GM Needs to Flex Its Hydrogen Fuel Cell Muscles
By Eric Way on October 2, 2019 - 11:17AM
GM is one of the leaders in hydrogen fuel cell technology, but they haven't offered the technology to the public. Here's why they should consider it.
UAW taps strike fund.
The United Auto Workers Pay Themselves $250 Each From Strike Fund Holding Nearly 1$ Billion
By John Goreham on October 1, 2019 - 1:20PM
The United Auto Workers have paid themselves from their strike fund. Here's how much the fund holds.
Two reasons the UAW strike against GM continues.
Two Reasons The UAW Strike Against GM Has Entered A Third Week
By John Goreham on September 30, 2019 - 10:16AM
As the United Auto Workers' strike against GM enters its third week, there are two reasons why GM hasn't hurried its concessions.
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