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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.

Top 5 Fuel-Efficient vehicles under $30,000

By Don Bain on March 21, 2011 - 3:35PM

NADAguides, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, has revealed the results of their vehicle comparison for the least expensive choices to achieve better mileage on your commute. Their report identifies the top five non-hybrid, high mileage vehicles under $30,000 that deliver more than you’d expect for the money.

Chevy Volt owners reporting positive gas mileage stories

By Frank Sherosky on March 19, 2011 - 2:33PM

News thus far is surely positive for the Volt. By recharging their Volt regularly, owners are easily surpassing the 93 miles per gallon equivalence, or MPGe, on full electric operation and an overall 60 MPGe composite fuel economy during extended-range operation.

GM strengthens European operations with Stracke appointment

By Frank Sherosky on March 18, 2011 - 9:42AM

General Motors (NYSE: GM) named Karl-Friedrich Stracke CEO of Opel/Vauxhall, effective April 1, in order to put the best leadership in place.

GM closes Shreveport plant due to shortages from Japanese earthquake

By Patrick Rall on March 17, 2011 - 3:26PM

General Motors announced today that they would be suspending production at their Shreveport Louisiana production facility next week (March 21st) due to a parts shortage caused by the earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan.

Smaller engines account for 46 percent of Chevrolet retail sales

By Frank Sherosky on March 17, 2011 - 11:41AM

It’s official. Chevrolet sales stats prove consumers are indeed moving toward fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engines to save on their transporation budgets. Question is, what's next?

GM donates $750,000 to Japanese earthquake relief efforts

By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2011 - 3:10PM

General Motors announced this morning that their GM Foundation has approved an immeadiate donation of $500,000 to the American Red Cross as a part of the relief efforts in Japan following the earthquake, tsunami and string of nuclear explosions.

Saturn Vue turned Chevrolet Captiva Sport to be sold in the US

By Patrick Rall on March 11, 2011 - 5:15PM

The image below may look a great deal like the Saturn Vue that is no longer available in the US, but this same vehicle is marketed in South America as the Chevrolet Captiva and starting late this year, the Captiva Sport will become available in the US to fleet customers.

GM issues Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac SRX recall for defroster issues

By Patrick Rall on March 10, 2011 - 3:56PM

General Motors has issued a recall for certain 2011 Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac SRX models due to a software error in the climate control system that may prevent the front defroster system from working properly.

GM CFO and Vice Chairman to step down April 1st

By Patrick Rall on March 10, 2011 - 2:31PM

General Motors announced this morning that effective April 1st, 2011, Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chairman Chris Liddell will leave the company after just over a year of service with the company calling all of the financial shots around the world.

GM planning to add 2nd shift for Volt production in 2012

By Patrick Rall on March 10, 2011 - 1:19PM

While the sales figures aren’t setting the world on fire, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt is currently winning the war for the top electric car in the US market but with deliveries slowed by lagging production, GM is planning to add a second shift for Volt production starting early in 2012.

TrueCar.com Jumps on Charlie Sheen Craze with Winning Cars

By Keith Griffin on March 9, 2011 - 10:18PM

The folks at TrueCar.com have decided to have a little fun and ride the media wave (some would say disaster) that is Charlie Sheen by coming up with a list of The Top 10 Winning Cars for 2011 with the key phrase being winning, which is the former Two-and-a-Half Men star's buzzword.

Chevrolet and OnStar Road Trip Challenge includes 40 bloggers

By Frank Sherosky on March 9, 2011 - 11:14AM

OnStar-equipped Chevrolet vehicles will come to life and join the social conversation by posting updates to dedicated Twitter accounts as 40 bloggers travel to South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences and Festival in Austin this week.

Chevrolet to debut new Colorado show truck at Bangkok Motor Show

By Frank Sherosky on March 8, 2011 - 10:26AM

Prior to the 32nd Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand, which begins March 25, Chevrolet offered a sneak peak of the new mid-sized pickup, the Colorado.

Chevrolet Volt priced for the European market

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2011 - 5:08PM

Last week, we brought you the news that the Chevrolet Volt would be available in the European market even though General Motors will be offering the Opel version of the Volt with a slightly different look and today, GM announced the price for the European Chevrolet Volt.

The 2011 Chevy Volt rocks the Nissan Leaf in February sales

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2011 - 1:12PM

Sales numbers are in for February 2011 and for the second month in the year of the electric car, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt has handily outsold the 2011 Nissan Leaf by a margin of over 4 to 1.

GM stock breaking below 32 level tied more to gasoline prices

By Frank Sherosky on March 7, 2011 - 12:33PM

GM stock, despite its IPO day opening at 35 and subsequent high of 39.48, has now officially broken the 32 level intraday, well below its official initial public offering price of 33.

New DeTomaso Pantera could debut at the 2011 LA Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2011 - 10:42AM

When the 2011 Geneva Motor Show opened last week, the world was re-introduced to the DeTomaso brand and while the new Deauville Sport Luxury Sedan is a far cry from the well-known DeTomaso Pantera, rumors suggest that a new DeTomaso sports car could debut at the 2011 LA Auto Show.

General Motors leads the industry in February sales volume, growth

By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2011 - 7:44PM

The numbers are in for February 2011 and General Motors has claimed the top spot in the US auto industry in both sales units and growth among major automotive companies with multiple brands.

The Camaro roughs up the Mustang and Challenger in February sales

By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2011 - 6:15PM

Sales numbers are in from February 2011 and for the second month in a row, the Chevrolet Camaro has outsold the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger, each by a ratio of nearly 2 to 1.

Production Version of Opel Ampera Being Unveiled at Geneva

By Keith Griffin on February 28, 2011 - 12:23PM

The production version of the Opel Ampera is being unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show and it's got Chevrolet Volt written all over it.

The Federal Government wants out of the GM deal

By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2011 - 10:24PM

As part of the controversial “bailout”, the US Federal Government ended up owning a large portion of General Motors which, though the IPO translated into a great many shares of stock but according to The Detroit News, the feds might try to sell off their portion of the automaker even if that means taking a loss.

The Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback revealed ahead of Geneva

By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2011 - 6:03PM

The new Chevrolet Cruze hatchback will officially meet the world when the 2011 Geneva Motor Show opens next month but today, we have our first official look at the sporty 5-door hatchback in the flesh.

The new Chevrolet Cruze hatchback in motion

By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2011 - 5:58PM

General Motors reports earnings of $4.7 billion in 2010

By Patrick Rall on February 24, 2011 - 12:32PM

This morning, General Motors announced their earnings statement for 2010 and for the first time since 2004, the massive automaker saw their first profit – to the tune of $4.7 billion dollars – making it the best year in terms of earnings since 1999.

GM stock drops below 35, the opening price of its IPO

By Frank Sherosky on February 23, 2011 - 12:39PM

General Motors stock is now trading below its IPO opening trading price of 35 dollars, most likely in response to a rise in oil prices from the Libyan unrest.

CleanFUEL USA plays key role for GM liquid propane engine systems

By Frank Sherosky on February 23, 2011 - 10:40AM

As GM is now offering a new propane option for the 2012 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana cutaway 3500 and 4500 vans, GM also selected CleanFUEL USA as its exclusive partner for the 49-gallon capacity, one of two liquid propane engine systems.

Slow delivery of the 2011 Nissan Leaf could continue

By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2011 - 9:56AM

The head to head battle between the 2011 Nissan Leaf and 2011 Chevrolet Volt has been a lopsided one due to the slow delivery of pre-ordered electric Nissans and according to a source from the Japanese automaker, that slow delivery could continue well into the year.

2011 Buick Regal Turbo gets flex fuel capability

By Frank Sherosky on February 21, 2011 - 11:27PM

Plenty of auto manufacturers have turbo chargers. Not all of them have the ability to run various blends of gasoline up to E85 like the 2011 Buick Regal Turbo.

Autorama 2011 and the Ridler Award coming to Detroit Feb 25-27

By Frank Sherosky on February 18, 2011 - 3:13PM

Three major events have been on the agendas of Detroiters all winter: The North American International Auto Show, the Super Bowl and the Autorama with the Ridler Award. This year’s Autorama will be February 25, 26 and 27.

New Toyota Campaign Explains Why It's Number One

By Keith Griffin on February 18, 2011 - 1:47PM

Toyota's new marketing campaign carries the bold theme "#1 for a Reason."

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