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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.

GM making Sierra at Fort Wayne Assembly
GM's Quietest Change To The 2027 Silverado And Sierra Could End Up Being The Most Important And Overlooked One
By Armen Hareyan on
There is a hidden story about GM Authority's report regarding Silverado and Sierra engine reliability improvements, and the most overlooked detail isn't about GM's quality control.
Silverado and Sierra trucks with their engines on the top of their hoods
GM Is Reportedly Taking Two Unusual Steps To Make Sure The 2027 Silverado And Sierra Don't Repeat Past Engine Reliability Complaints
By Armen Hareyan on
GM is finally fixing the reliability concerns of the Silverado and Sierra engines that have hurt owner confidence.
GM Defense Chosen to Help Built Lunar Outpost
GM's Battery Expertise Will Help Power Future Moon Vehicles
By Mary Conway on
GM Defense has spent years developing batteries that can operate remote autonomous vehicles in extreme temperatures. Most of the company's work is preparing batteries for dangerously hot or cold regions. The same research will help power lunar vehicles.
GMC HUMMER X SUV Concept
GM has Rivian R2 Fighters on the Drawing Board in the HUMMER X Mid-Size Concepts but Isn't Sure It Will Build Them
By Mary Conway on
GMC debuted two new mid-size HUMMERs. However, GM says they are only concepts and not slated for production.
Red GMC Hummer HX truck concept driving through a tunnel in a front three-quarter action view.
GM’s Hummer X Concept Is 18.4 Inches Shorter Than the Hummer EV and Looks Like the Reset Hummer Needs
By Noah Washington on
GM’s Hummer X SUV cuts nearly 18 inches from the current Hummer EV and finally makes the idea feel usable. The concept points to a smaller, tougher reset Hummer badly needs.
Corvette ZR1X Blows Out 250 Candles
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Blows Out 250 Candles for America's Birthday Celebration
By Mary Conway on
The Detroit Three are going all out to celebrate America's upcoming birthday with special models, displays and celebrations. Chevrolet found a unique way to highlight horsepower and heritage.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado Z71
The Ultra-Thin Oil Dilemma: Why Modern Full-Size Truck Engines Are Failing Long Before 100K Miles
By Denis Flierl on
Torque News investigative tracking reveals how 0W-20 ultra-low viscosity oil and factory intervals cause premature engine failures, severe oil consumption, and bearing wear in modern full-size trucks like the Chevy Silverado and Toyota Tundra.
2021 Chevy Silverado
Silverado Oil Consumption Part 2: Disabling DFM and the 5W-30 Viscosity Solution
By Denis Flierl on
Stop your Silverado's rapid oil loss with this practical guide. Fleet data show that disabling DFM cylinder cutoffs and upgrading to 5W-30 synthetic oil reduces internal blow-by and protects vital valve train parts without voiding your warranty.
2021 Chevy Silverado LT Z71 Texas Edition
3-Time Silverado Owner Reports 2021 Z71 Texas Edition Burns Oil Fast At 75K Miles
By Denis Flierl on
A 3-time Chevy owner warns that his 2021 Silverado Z71 Texas Edition is burning oil rapidly at 75,000 miles. Despite showing 37% oil life, a low-oil warning triggered with zero external leaks, barely touching the dipstick. Brand loyalty vs. reality.
The Gathering Storm Over the American Auto Industry
Economic Headwinds Fracture the United States Electric Vehicle Market Threatening Legacy Automaker Survival by 2030
By Rob Enderle on
As the American electric vehicle transition stalls against high interest rates and political uncertainty, we analyze which domestic automakers will thrive, barely survive, or completely collapse before the 2030 deadline
2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4 shown from the front on a grassy overlook with mountains in the background.
E85 Stations Keep Growing, but EPA Data Shows GM Is Nearly Alone in Selling New 2026 Vehicles That Can Use It
By Noah Washington on
E85 looks healthier if you only count stations. Torque News checked AFDC station data, FuelEconomy vehicle files, and federal CAFE-credit language. The pump count kept rising, but new flex-fuel choices have narrowed into a small GM-heavy corner.
Grey 2026 Chevrolet Suburban driving through a city street with Chevrolet’s updated front-end styling.
3.0 Duramax Reliability Analysis: Why One 2023 Chevy Suburban Is Nearing 200,000 Miles While Others Face Massive Repair Costs
By Aram Krajekian on
The 3.0 Duramax is producing two completely different ownership experiences, with one Chevy Suburban nearing 200,000 miles while other owners describe months-long repairs and financial nightmares.
2024 Chevrolet Camaro
The Buick Sedans Are The Most Interesting Part of the 2027 Chevy Camaro's Comeback, Since They Will Share The Same Platform With Cadillac
By Tim Healey on
Reports have been circulating suggesting that the Chevrolet Camaro will return as a 2027 model. One thing that might be getting buried in the excitement surrounding the return of the Camaro is that Buick will have sedans again.
GM is producing Chevy Bolt EVs in a new way in batches
GM Builds The Chevy Bolt in a New Way With 8 Benefits, and Resembles What Tesla Has Been Critiqued and Praised For With 1 Difference
By Armen Hareyan on
GM is now building the Chevy Bolt in batches of 30 identical vehicles at Fairfax, borrowing a page from Tesla's manufacturing playbook, but with one critical difference and delivers 8 measurable manufacturing benefits.
A red Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss towing a small trailer on a mountain highway.
GM Patented a Mode That Could Help a Stuck Silverado EV Rock Itself Free Without the Driver Guessing
By Noah Washington on
GM's patent describes a vehicle that can detect when a wheel is stuck, then rock itself forward and backward while reading traction. The bigger story is how EV trucks could turn an old driver trick into software.
2026 Chevy Silverado
The 2026 Truck Owner’s Survival Guide: How to Navigate Brand Failures and Warranty Loopholes
By Denis Flierl on
Struggling with 2026 Silverado, Tundra, or F-150 reliability? This consumer action plan provides information for owners, featuring Colorado-specific maintenance tips and insights into warranty loopholes in the current truck reliability crisis.
2026 GMC Sierra
2026 GMC Sierra 5.3L Engine Failure: Owner Reports Lifter Noise at Just 500 Miles, Challenging GM’s Reliability Claims
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 GMC Sierra owner is not happy with GM’s latest 5.3L V8 after experiencing persistent lifter tap at only 500 miles. Despite a flawless 71k-mile history with a 2021 Elevation model, this new truck's mechanical failure signals a potential 2026 defect.
2021 Chevy Silverado
GM Replaces 92,000-Mile Silverado 6.2L V8 Engine Out of Warranty: Why This 2021 Owner Got a Free Crate Engine and Why You Might Too
By Denis Flierl on
After his 2021 Silverado 6.2L V8 died at 92K miles, owner Jordie Livingstone expected a $15,000 bill. Instead, GM sent a free crate engine. Here is why out-of-warranty owners are getting replacements and if you should sell your truck afterward.
2026 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
The 2026 Corvette ZR1X Pace Car for the 2026 Indianapolis 500 is Almost as Fast as the Race Cars on the Track
By Mary Conway on
The Corvette ZR1X hypercar delivers 1,250 horsepower across all four wheels, combining a twin-turbo V-8 with an electric motor on the front axle.
Digital Disconnect
GM Risks Massive Sales Collapse by Locking Out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
By Rob Enderle on
GM’s decision to axe Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in favor of a subscription-based native system is backfiring, driving loyal customers toward competitors who embrace seamless smartphone integration and flexibility.
GM Defense Vehicle Raises $1 Million
GM Defense Raises $1 Million to Help Medal of Honor Winners - See the Special Military Vehicle it Auctioned
By Mary Conway on
Who wouldn't want to own a highly capable all-terrain vehicle? See why the buyer, NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick, really wanted to win this auction.
A pair of Chevrolet Bolt advertisements are shown
GM Is Quietly Spending Millions to Advertise EVs, and Most People Don't Know It
By John Goreham on
One constant refrain in our comments is that the reason this or that GM battery-electric vehicle isn’t doing as well as it should is that GM won’t advertise it. We found out what is really going on.
GM is making a strategic shift and betting on the hybrid trucks over EV
GM Retreats From EVs, and Delaying Next-Gen EV Trucks for Hybrids Could Be Mary Barra’s Biggest Gamble or Ultimate Legacy
By Rob Enderle on
GM’s abrupt pivot away from next-gen EV trucks toward hybrids signals a massive strategic shift. We analyze if this retreat is a masterstroke of timing or a catastrophic long-term blunder.
2026 GMC Sierra
6,700-Mile Engine Failure: 2026 GMC Sierra Owner Reports Lifter Collapse Despite GM’s ‘Fix’ Claims
By Denis Flierl on
6,700 miles and a failed engine? 2026 GMC Sierra owner Jacob Van Den Top reports lifter failure on his 6.2L V8, challenging GM’s claims that the valvetrain issues were resolved for 2026. Is a DFM disabler now mandatory for new truck owners?
GMC Sierra
2021 GMC Sierra AC Failure: Owner Spends $2,000 on Leaking Unit Only for Dealer to Disable Rear Vents
By Denis Flierl on
A 2021 GMC Sierra owner is $2,000 in the hole after a dealer AC repair left the truck with broken rear vents. As repair costs climb, we look at why Sierra owners are losing trust in dealer "special technicians" and when it's time to call an attorney.
My 4.8L Lasted 25 Years, I Don't Know How They Expect Me to Spend $80,000 on a New Sierra
My 4.8L Lasted 25 Years, I Don't Know How They Expect Me to Spend $80,000 on a New Sierra
By Armen Hareyan on
Silverado owners standing behind GM's older 4.8L V8 are pushing back against the $80,000 new truck pitch. One reader's 500,000-mile GMC Savana makes the strongest case yet.
Chevrolet Silverado
My Chevy Silverado 5.3L Engine Is The Only Decent Engine in The Entire GM Half-Ton Segment
By Denis Flierl on
Silverado owner Michael Burke warns that GM’s 6.2L and 3.0L engines are "garbage" due to catastrophic failures, claiming the 5.3L V8 is the only decent option left for 2026. Here is why Texas truck owners are ditching the newer LZ0 and L87 powerplants.
Ford GT Mk IV Nurburgring Team
Why Automakers are Obsessed With Speed Records Especially From Nurburgring - Ford is Claiming the Latest Crown
By Mary Conway on
Auto manufacturers spend millions building supercars to take on the most specialized tracks. The automakers seem obsessed with setting records that the average driver will never come anywhere close to. Why is performance so important?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 family
Rising Gas Prices Were Supposed to Save EVs. Instead, They Boosted Hybrids
By John Goreham on
Hybrids are gaining market share, and EVs are losing market share in America as gas prices climb above $4 on average. Here’s what we know thus far.
Red GMC Yukon Denali being towed on a flatbed truck on a sunny day. The background shows a highway with light traffic and green grass.
A GMC Yukon Denali 6.2L at 37,000 Miles Leaves Owner Stranded Just 3,000 Miles After Recall Repair
By Aram Krajekian on
A GMC Yukon Denali shuts down in traffic just 3,000 miles after a recall, leaving its owner stranded and questioning if the repair even fixed anything.
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