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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.

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 November 3, 2022 - 10:23AM

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 October 25, 2022 - 9:45PM

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 October 21, 2022 - 11:31PM

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 October 11, 2022 - 9:50PM

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

By Armen Hareyan on October 11, 2022 - 9:30PM

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 October 9, 2022 - 9:58PM

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 September 20, 2022 - 8:12PM

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 September 14, 2022 - 10:16PM

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.

Chevy Bolt Highlights Failure Of New Electric Vehicle Subsidy Law

By John Goreham on August 23, 2022 - 9:40AM

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 August 6, 2022 - 6:25PM

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 July 27, 2022 - 3:59PM

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.

GM's EV Line Aims To Answer Questions, Enhance GM's EV Sales Game

By Carl Malek on July 25, 2022 - 7:18PM

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 June 28, 2022 - 11:00AM

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

By Mary Conway on June 27, 2022 - 10:52PM

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

GM Marks Major BrightDrop EV Truck Delivery Milestone

By Mary Conway on June 21, 2022 - 10:49PM

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 May 31, 2022 - 10:57PM

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.

General Motors Stakes Its Future On Full EV Lineup, Takes Risky Bet For The Long Haul

By Carl Malek on May 21, 2022 - 11:50PM

General Motors is preparing for an all-in bet on EV motoring with the company recently confirming that they are focusing on a future where the entire lineup will be pure EV vehicles.

GM Tries to Guarantee its Battery Supplies During Push for More EVs like the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

By Mary Conway on April 12, 2022 - 9:39PM

GM inks a new deal to acquire one of the rare metals needed for batteries. COVID has caused a multitude of problems with the supply chain just as most major automakers are scrambling to increase EV output!

Study Data Has Great News For Chevy Bolt’s Coming Market Return

By John Goreham on April 11, 2022 - 4:18PM

The Chevy Bolt has been out of the marketplace for a long time with a battery fire recall stopping sales. One study proves that this model is going to come back strong.

GM and Honda Agree to Build Millions of Affordable EVs Together by 2027

By Mary Conway on April 5, 2022 - 11:09PM

GM and Honda announced the agreement saying they can develop and build the affordable EVs together, faster than either company can achieve on their own.

Image of Mirai fuel cell vehicle by Toyota.

Toyota's Mirai Fuel-Cell EV Out-Delivers All of GM's EVs In Q1 In U.S.

By John Goreham on April 1, 2022 - 1:08PM

U.S. Market Fun Fact; Toyota put more hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles in driveways in the first quarter of 2022 than GM did all types of battery-electric vehicles.

Washington State capital building and Mt. Rainier

Washington State aims for all new Passenger Vehicles Sales to be Electric by 2030

By Justin Hart on March 13, 2022 - 6:36PM

Last week the Washington State legislature passed a bill, now heading to Governor Inslee’s desk, that bans the sale, registration, and purchase of new gasoline powered vehicles, beginning with model year 2030. An earlier bill proposing the same, though also including a controversial road usage fee, was rejected last year. This time the bill doesn’t include the fee and is likely to pass. If it does, Washington State’s ban will go into effect before all other states.

GM and PG&E to Test Using EVs as Back Up Power

By Mary Conway on March 8, 2022 - 9:16PM

GM and a California power company say they will test using electric vehicles to power homes.

2022 GMC Hummer EV vs 2024 Chevrolet SIlverado EV Which Is Better?

By Carl Malek on March 7, 2022 - 12:49AM

The 2022 GMC Hummer Edition 1 and the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV take a unique approach when it comes to utilizing the Ultium platform. The Hummer is a tech-filled behemoth aimed at being a rolling showcase while the Silverado is the first viable fruit of a more mainstream-focused purchase. But which one is the right offering for you?

Newly Published Report Sheds New Light On When Chevrolet Bolt Lineup Resumes Production

By Carl Malek on March 3, 2022 - 2:11PM

Production of the Chevrolet Bolt and its bigger EUV sibling has been shuttered for the past few years as GM and battery supplier LG navigated their way through a massive battery recall that saw some of the affected Bolts catch fire when charging due to a battery cell defect. A new report however finally appears to reveal when Orion Assembly plant will resume Bolt production once again

By Mary Conway on February 14, 2022 - 8:59PM

The Super Bowl was all about nostalgia. GM is getting rave reviews for its Sopranos style ad featuring the 2024 Silverado EV, as well as its ad convincing Dr. Evil to solve climate change.

Image of Chevrolet Bolt and Toyota RAV4 Prime courtesy of MF

GM Losing Important U.S. Electric Vehicle Customers To Competitors - Here’s Why

By John Goreham on February 8, 2022 - 11:20AM

Two years after GM declared that its all-electric future was now, the company is losing critical American-market customers to competitors. Here’s why an important part of GM’s customer base is leaving for other brands.

Cadillac Lyriq, Kia EV6, and Toyota Prius Prime

Battle for 3rd place: Kia vs Toyota vs GM In 2022 U.S. Plug-In Vehicle Market

By Justin Hart on February 4, 2022 - 2:28AM

After Tesla and Ford, GM had the best selling fully electric vehicle in the U.S. in 2021, the Chevy Bolt, at 24,803 combined for the two different models (EV and EUV). Thus, GM has set a precedent and may be able to compete for one of the top spots in 2022 BEV sales too, depending.

GM CEO Barra Confident GM Can Overtake Tesla Despite Conflicting Sales Picture

By Carl Malek on January 31, 2022 - 4:19PM

The race between GM and Tesla is tightening up as the two firms prepare for a fierce war of sales attrition in the EV wars. GM CEO Mary Barra is confident the company can overtake Tesla despite a sluggish start to sales.

GM CEO Mary Barra Takes First Driverless Ride in a Cruise Vehicle

GM CEO Mary Barra Takes Her First Ride in a Driverless Cruise Vehicle

By Mary Conway on January 28, 2022 - 9:29PM

GM's top executive tweeted out a video of herself riding in an autonomous Chevrolet Bolt vehicle with the head of Cruise. Barra says while inside the vehicle, "It's too bad we have to wear masks because I can't stop smiling."

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