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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.

General Motors Lordstown assembly and stamping complex. Image courtesy GM
GM plant conversion to LED lighting to save $800K
By Don Bain on
If you have noticed how vehicles from GM and other automakers have been converting lighting systems to LEDs recently, it won’t surprise you the same approach in automotive fabrication plants can save a lot of energy and thus lower the cost of cars.
Mary Chan, GM President of Global Connected Consumer. Image from GM
The world according to GM's guru of connectivity, Mary Chan
By Don Bain on
GM brought Mary Chan on board as the President of Global Connected Consumer 13 months ago, perhaps providing her greatest challenge, even after 24 years in the development of the wireless community.
2014 Chevrolet Silverado
10 reasons why 2014 Chevrolet Silverado is perfect pickup for summer
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado is ready to handle anything you can throw at it this summer from work to play.
The Chevrolet Volt
Incentives pay off as the Chevy Volt beats the Nissan Leaf in June EV sales
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors announced new cash incentives for the Chevrolet Volt in early June and those offers paid off big time – as the Volt posted its best sales month of the year which allowed the electric Chevy to beat the Nissan Leaf in monthly sales while also pulling into the lead in total 2013 EV sales.
The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Ford Mustang pummels Chevrolet Camaro in June 2013 sales - takes 2013 lead
By Patrick Rall on
For the second month in a row, the Ford Mustang has outsold the Chevrolet Camaro but the huge differential in June 2013 sales between the two American muscle cars has allowed the mighty Mustang to pull into the lead in the battle for the 2013 muscle car sales title – a position claimed by the Camaro in each of the past 3 years.
The Transformers 4 Camaro
2014 Chevrolet Camaro Concept from Transformers 4 revealed by an unusual source
By Patrick Rall on
Spyshots surfaced earlier this week showing the uniquely designed 2014 Chevrolet Camaro that will play the role of Bumblebee in the upcoming Transformers 4 movie and today, a pair of official images of the big-screen bound Camaro Concept hit the internet by means of an unusual source – Transformers 4 director Michael Bay.
Another angle of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Concept
Another angle of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Concept from Transformers 4
By Patrick Rall on
The Holden VF SS V Redline Ute
GM claims Nürburgring truck record with Holden VF SS V Redline Ute
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has announced that their Australian sold Holden VF SS V Redline Ute has claimed the title of being the quickest truck around the famed Nürburgring – although many Dodge Ram SRT10 and Ford SVT Lightning F150 owners will question the legitimacy of the title since the Holden Ute is a very different “truck” than those American sold go-fast pickups.
2014 Corvette Stingray Premiere Edition marks 60 years
By Denis Flierl on
A limited edition 2014 Corvette C7 will be launched in commemoration of the new seventh-generation Corvette. But you better hurry.
The 2014 Cadillac XTS VSport
2014 Cadillac XTS VSport packs 410 twin turbo horsepower and a range topping price tag
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors announced today that the new 2014 Cadillac XTS VSport would pack 410 horsepower from the same twin turbocharged V6 that powers the new CTS VSport and when this new high performance package hits dealerships, it will serve as the most expensive option for the range topping XTS sedan.
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in Laguna Blue
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe posts incredible 0-60, quarter mile times
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has just announced the initial batch of performance figures for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe and not surprisingly, the C7 has turned out some stunning numbers in pretty much every category – with some supercar-like numbers for 0-60 and the skidpad.
J.D. Power And Associates Initial Quality Study
Why GM dominates 2013 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
By John Goreham on
GM is the surprise winner in what matters most, dominating the large vehicle categories. Lexus and Toyota still make the best big luxury car and mid-size family car. BMW wins zero categories.
General Motors' V6 EcoTec3 engine
2014 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra's V6 leads in key fuel economy measure
By John Goreham on
Many work trucks see very little highway time. The GM V6 in the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra saves fuel it where it counts.
The 2014 Buick LaCrosse
2014 Buick LaCrosse price $1,500 more than 2013 models
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has announced some pricing tidbits for the refreshed 2014 Buick LaCrosse and in exchange for the new exterior look, greater level of luxury and a handful of new high tech goodies – the 2014 LaCrosse also comes with a new price that is over $1,500 more than the current models.
GM SUV
GM recalls 231k SUVs for fire risks, issues stark warning to owners
By Anthony Faccenda on
GM is recalling certain older model Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Saab, and Isuzu SUVs due to fire concerns and is advising owners to park them outside until the problem is fixed.
The 2014 Cadillac CTS
Bigger, more powerful 2014 Cadillac CTS comes with a bigger, more powerful price
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors announced the 2014 Cadillac CTS pricing today and while the new midsized luxury sedan packs more space, more amenities and more power than the outgoing model, it also costs more than current CTS – about $6,000 more.
The Chevrolet Volt
GM announces new $4,000 rebate on the Chevy Volt - even more discounts available
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has quietly increased the “cash” discount of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt to $4,000 along with special discounts for different financing options and a new $1,000 “conquest” discount – with the result being a base price for many customers that is effectively $5,000 lower than the stated MSRP of the popular extended range electric vehicle.
Saab Phoenix
$3 billion Saab lawsuit against GM thrown out by judge
By Patrick Rall on
The $3 billion lawsuit filed by former Saab parent company Spyker against General Motors has been thrown out by a US district judge who ruled that GM had the right to prevent the sale of Saab to Chinese investors – perhaps finally ending the long, painful era of Spyker-owned Saab.
2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
2013 Camaro ZL1 celebrates National Doughnut Day with extreme recipe [video]
By Denis Flierl on
In celebration of National Donut Day 2013, the Chevrolet Camaro team driving a 2013 Camaro ZL1 made some donuts using an extreme recipe.
GM recalls Cadillac ATS, XTS and Chevy Impala over electrical issues
By Anthony Faccenda on
General Motors has announced it is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac ATS and XTS cars, and 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles to remedy flickering brake lights and cruise control problems.
Nissan Leaf
Nissan Leaf beats Chevy Volt in May - grabs 2013 sales lead
By Patrick Rall on
The Nissan Leaf beat the Chevrolet Volt to lead the electric vehicle market for the third month in a row but more importantly, this string of strong months for the Leaf has allowed the all-electric Japanese hatchback to claim the top spot in EV sales for the 2013 calendar year – a position that it has not held in over a year.
Ford Mustang breaks the Camaro shutout – leads in May muscle car sales
By Patrick Rall on
The Ford Mustang did something in May 2013 that it hasn’t done since November 2012 – sell enough units to beat the Chevrolet Camaro and lead the American muscle car segment.
General Motors
General Motors rejoins S&P 500 and major shareholders sell stock
By John Goreham on
GM is returning to the S&P 500 and S&P 100 after being removed after its bankruptcy. In related news the US Treasury and the UAW are dumping 50 million of their combined shares.
The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS
2014 Chevrolet SS "Four Door Corvette" priced under $45k
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has just announced the pricing for the 2014 Chevrolet SS performance sedan – the vehicle referred to as a four door Corvette – with the single available trimline starting at just $44,470.
The 2014 Camaro ZL1 Convertible rear end.
TorqueNews Exclusive: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Convertible caught in the wild (Images)
By Patrick Rall on
Thanks to the wonders of cell phones, we have a few images of a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible test mule sitting in a parking lot fully exposed – giving us our first good look at the new super-Camaro droptop.
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7
Powerful 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 to set pace again
By Denis Flierl on
The more powerful 2014 Corvette Stingray C7 gets another shot at the racetrack by setting the pace for another race. Who will be driving the Laguna Blue pace car?
2014 Chevrolet Malibu
Four reasons why the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu just got better
By Denis Flierl on
Chevrolet has just unveiled the new 2014 Chevrolet Malibu with four new reasons why it’s better than the previous generation sedan.
The 2014 Cadillac ELR
Electric Cadillac ELR production begins in Detroit
By Patrick Rall on
This morning at the Hamtramck Assembly Plant in Detroit, the very first example of the all electric Cadillac ELR rolled off of the line – marking the official arrival of the Chevrolet Volt-based luxury coupe that is expected to hit dealerships later this year.
2014 GMC Sierra Denali
2014 GMC Sierra Denali pairs workboots and fancy pants
By John Goreham on
The new Sierra Denali will feature all the luxury one would expect and the strongest V8 in the marketplace.
The LT1 engine of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Can the 2014 Corvette-powered Gen 6 Camaro SS compete with the 2015 Mustang? (Updated with official GM figures)
By Patrick Rall on
Should the rumors surrounding the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and 2015 Ford Mustang GT power ratings all be true, the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro SS could have a substantial disadvantage in power – leading us to wonder if the next Camaro will be able to compete with the upcoming next generation Mustang.
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