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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.

BrightDrop EV Delivery Vehicles at CAMI Plant
BrightDrop is One of GM's Brightest Stars
By Mary Conway on
GM is on a roll. The automaker is reporting first quarter sales up 18 percent. GM sold 603,208 vehicles in the U.S. and grew its market share 1.5 points. Plus, GM is shipping its first BrightDrop electric vehicles from its Canadian plant and the delivery trucks are officially sold out for 2023.
Cadillac Lyriq, Chevy Bolt and GMC Hummer EVs
GM Says It Will Overtake Other Legacy Automakers In EV Race In 2023, And It Just Might
By Justin Hart on
General Motors plans to offer 7 different EVs, across its family of brands, by December. Those brands are: Chevy, GMC, Cadillac and BrightDrop. Wait, what about Buick? Forget about Buick EVs for this year, GM wants to focus on “last mile” delivery electrification first (to compete with the likes of Ford and others making electric cargo delivery vans and trucks). With that many models on offer, GM is primed to overtake Hyundai Motor Group and Ford as the 2nd largest EV manufacturer in the US market this year.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
GM Makes Huge Investment to Guarantee up to One Million Batteries for EVs Like 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
By Mary Conway on
GM is investing in a Nevada mine to produce lithium. The automaker says it could provide enough lithium to make batteries for one million vehicles every year.
GM Defense to Modernize HX3 Tactical Truck
GM Defense Competes to Modernize Military Trucks to Better Protect Soldiers
By Mary Conway on
GM Defense and another contractor teamed up to upgrade the trucks with autonomous driving technology, advanced driver assistance systems and off-roading technology.
VW ID.4, Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ionic 5, Hyundai Kona, Kia Niro, and Kia EV6
Top 5 EV Makers In The U.S. Hold Approximately 92 Percent Market Share In 2022
By Justin Hart on
Some may say that 2022 was the year that electric vehicles (EVs) really took off, saleswise, or (finally) began to rapidly increase market share in the U.S. It is certainly true that electric vehicles sold in larger numbers than ever before in the U.S. last year, and almost every automaker is hurriedly bringing new EVs to market too. But how big are these increases really, and which automakers are capturing the most EV market share?
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Despite Sky High Pricing Now, EV Pricing Is Expected To Fall
By Marc Stern on
EVs are facing a problem right now relating primarily to the fact that the auto industry is diving headfirst into the electric car space, and it is having an effect on EV pricing.
NHTSA Investigating Cruise Autonomous Vehicles
NHTSA Investigating the Safety of GM's Cruise Autonomous Robotaxis
By Mary Conway on
The Associated Press broke the story. Federal investigators are looking into cases where the autonomous vehicles stopped abruptly and may have stranded passengers.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado Added to Recall
GM Expands Running Light Recall to Include 2022-2023 Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras
By Mary Conway on
The vehicles are being recalled over running lights that don't turn off correctly.
Image of Wrangler Steadfast tire courtesy of Goodyear.
Goodyear Introduces Two New Tires To Its Wrangler Line
By John Goreham on
Goodyear has two new Wrangler tires heading into 2023 that owners of Trucks and SUVs should take note of.
GM Dealer EV Chargers Installation
GM Starts Installing 40,000 Chargers to Help Boost EV Adoption
By Mary Conway on
The biggest obstacle in the switch to EVs is that drivers have concerns about finding chargers. GM is accelerating the installation of chargers at dealerships to make charging easier for everyone.
GM Expands BrightDrop into Canada and Adds DHL as Customer
GM Accelerates BrightDrop EV Growth with New Canadian Plant
By Mary Conway on
GM also has first Canadian BrightDrop customer with DHL Express Delivery company.
VW ID.4, Mustang MAch-E, Tesla Model Y, Toyota Prius Prime, and Kia Sorento PHEV
The Top 5 U.S. Plug-In Electric Vehicle Makers Might Surprise You, A Little
By Justin Hart on
I’ve written up several predictions of which automotive brands will round out the top 5 plug-in electric sales spots (behind 1st place Tesla). Now that we are near the end of another year, we can pretty well see how those predictions turned out, but what does next year have in store for the U.S. plug-in electric vehicle market? Will the same 5 brands retain their lead spots next year too, or will we start to see some shifts?
Hyundai Ioniq 6, Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, and Ford F-150 Lighting EVs
How Fast Is The US Auto Market Going To Switch To Electrified Vehicles?
By Justin Hart on
The other day I shared a nice lunch and conversation with an older stranger at a winery. We talked about wine, the stories behind each bottle and label, and after a while the conversation turned to electrified vehicles. He was very interested to hear about my experiences and thoughts as he was considering purchasing his first EV or plug-in hybrid for himself, or possibly for his wife.
GM Recalling 2021 Chevrolet Tahoes and Other SUVs for Problems with Lights
GM Recalling 2021 Chevy Tahoe and Other SUVs for Problem with Running Lights
By Mary Conway on
GM is recalling some of its most popular 2021 vehicles because of a problem with running lights that stay on even when the headlights are on.
Image of Chevy Bolt EV discount courtesy of Costco Auto Program
Costco Auto Program Offers Members $500 Off Bolt and Bolt EUV
By John Goreham on
A new promotion by Costco Auto Program offers EV shoppers a rare discount on a very popular model.
2022 GMC HUMMER EV Joins Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
2022 GMC HUMMER EV Reports to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II This Week
By Mary Conway on
It is a huge week for gamers as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is released. The 2022 GMC HUMMER EV supertruck will be the first electric truck featured in the game.
2025 GMC Sierra EV Elevation, AT4 and 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1
2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 Debuts at $107,000
By Mary Conway on
Cheaper versions will follow starting at around $50,000, but the Edition 1 will have 754 horsepower and be able to tow 9,500 pounds.
GM Creates New GM Energy Division to Manage Charging Services
GM Creates New Energy Division to Market its Ultium and Charging Products
By Mary Conway on
GM Energy will help customers manage home and other EV charging. It could also help EV owners supply power to their homes during emergency situations. GM Energy should be up and running by the time the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV becomes available.
Tesla Powerwall Has a New Competitor From GM and It's Fierce
Tesla Powerwall Has a New Competitor From GM and It's Fierce
By Armen Hareyan on
Defense Department Will Study the 2022 GMC HUMMER EVs' Ultium Batteries
GM Defense Will Provide Ultium Batteries Similar to the Ones Powering the 2022 GMC HUMMER to the Defense Department
By Mary Conway on
The Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit wants to study the Ultium batteries to see if they will be useful for the military. The military sees EVs as beneficial especially for military operations in remote areas.
Image of Chevrolet Bolt charging by John Goreham
GM and Hertz Plan Huge Electric Vehicle Deal Spanning Half a Decade
By John Goreham on
Hertz has partnered with GM on a large EV supply deal spanning five years.
President Biden Drives 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ EV at 2022 NAIAS
President Joe Biden Tours EVs at 2022 Detroit Auto Show
By Mary Conway on
Today was media preview day at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. Self-proclaimed car guy, President Joe Biden, tours the latest offerings.
Image of Chevy Bolt by John Goreham
Chevy Bolt Highlights Failure Of New Electric Vehicle Subsidy Law
By John Goreham on
We analyze the real-world prices of a new Chevy Bolt before and after the passage of the new federal tax law and find that the Bolt increased in price by $7,500. How were the law’s other goals met?
Super Cruise to Double its Network of Roads
GM Will Make it Easier to "Get Your Kicks on Route 66"
By Mary Conway on
GM plans to double the Super Cruise network of roads. Drivers who have Super Cruise will soon be able to go "hands-free" on parts of the iconic Route 66 and other key highways.
NHTSA Probes Bronco Engines, GM Cameras, Other Stellantis Issues
NHTSA Has Busy Day Probing 2M Ford, GM, Stellantis Vehicles
By Marc Stern on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was busy this week as it launched investigations into Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. The probes involves almost 2 million vehicles.
Chevrolet Silverado WT
GM's EV Line Aims To Answer Questions, Enhance GM's EV Sales Game
By Carl Malek on
GM's quest to enhance EV sales has been an impressive effort, but while EVs have rapidly leaped into the mainstream, there are still questions that remain unanswered for consumers with a significant percentage of these customers not willing to enter the EV ranks until they get more information. GM is out to change that with an all-new EV hotline
Ford F-150 Lightning Performs Poorly in Truck Towing Challenge
Reasons Why Many Truck Owners are Sticking with ICE Over Electric
By Timothy Boyer on
Should your next truck or other vehicle be an EV? You might want to consider the main reasons why truck owners are deciding to stick with their traditional internal combustion engine over a battery pack powered motor in this truck challenge video.
GM Makes Quick-Charging Easy and Easier to Find
GM Makes Quick-Charging Easy and Easier to Find
By Mary Conway on
GM is teaming up with EVgo to make quick-charging easily accessible. The network has more than 850 fast-charging locations, in more than 30 states and serves over 60 metropolitan areas
BrightDrop EV Truck
GM Marks Major BrightDrop EV Truck Delivery Milestone
By Mary Conway on
GM's subsidiary BrightDrop has delivered 150 electric trucks so far to FedEx.
GM Defense Expanding to Win Canadian Business
GM Defense Hopes to Sell its Military Supertrucks to Canada
By Mary Conway on
GM Defense plans to build some military vehicles in Canada, in hopes of winning business from the Canadian government. The plan includes vehicles like the Infantry Squad Vehicle based on the Chevrolet Colorado pickup.
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