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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.

The headlight of the 2014 Cadillac CTS
The 2014 Cadillac CTS front, rear and interior revealed ahead of NY debut (Images)
By Patrick Rall on
The redesigned 2014 Cadillac CTS will make its grand debut later this week at the 2013 New York Auto Show but thanks to the wonders of the internet – we get an early look at the sexy new midsized luxury sedan in a series of images that appear to be teasers offered up by General Motors although my source believed that these were leaked company images.
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray priced at $71,860* - and you can win one from GM
By Patrick Rall on
Since the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray debuted in January, the biggest questions have focused around the price of the awesome new American sports car and according to the fine print in a new GM contest – the 2014 Corvette Stingray being given away has an approximate retail value of $71,860.
President Obama's Cadillac limo
President Obama's Cadillac limo fails in Israel - due to human error
By Patrick Rall on
President Barack Obama is in Israel today but his first trip there as President got off to a rocky start this morning when his Cadillac limousine failed to start after the wrong type of fuel was used to fill the tank.
2013 Cadillac SRX recall
GM recalls Cadillac SRX, Buick LaCrosse over transmission software defect
By Anthony Faccenda on
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX luxury crossovers and Buick LaCrosse sedans over a software problem, which may cause the transmission to unexpectedly slip from manual to automatic mode.
The Callaway AeroWagon Concept
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray sport wagon coming from Callaway
By Patrick Rall on
While we have talked about a great many possible variants of the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, the folks at Callaway are taking modification a step further with their upcoming 2014 Corvette AeroWagon Concept – a vehicle which could become a production reality if there is enough interest from the consumer market.
2013 Chevy Volt
Chevy Volt may get 3 cylinder engine for GM's corporate fuel efficiency goals
By David Herron on
The smaller engine should reduce the Volt's weight, further increase fuel efficiency, and help GM to contribute to the overall goal to reduce fossil fuel consumption, reduce the environmental impact and improve national energy security.
The new twin turbo V6 for the 2014 Cadillac CTS
2014 Cadillac CTS to pack twin turbocharged V6 with big power (video)
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has confirmed that when the 2014 Cadillac CTS debuts next week at the 2013 New York Auto Show, the next generation CTS will be powered by a new twin turbocharged 3.6L V6 that produces an incredible 420 horsepower and 430lb-ft of torque – making the 2014 CTS one of the most powerful options in the luxury midsize sedan segment.
GM Renaissance Center
US Government sells $489 million in GM stock in February
By Patrick Rall on
According to a report issued to Congress on Monday, the United States Treasury Department sold $489.9 million worth of General Motors stock in the month of February – raising the total dollar value on GM stock sold by the feds this year to $646.3 million.
The Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition
Refreshed 2014 Chevrolet Camaro to debut at the New York Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on
We are still working our way through all of the debuts at the Geneva Motor Show but we have just learned that the refreshed 2014 Chevrolet Camaro will make its grand debut at the 2013 New York International Auto Show later this month – along with a handful of other American auto show debuts from Chevy.
Completes U.S. Map of Job-Creating General Motors IT Innovation Centers. (PRNews
GM to hire 1000 for new Information Tech Center in Phoenix
By Don Bain on
As General Motors opens their fourth Information Technology Innovation Center in the Phoenix suburb of Chandler AZ, the company has announced hiring 1,000 of the best and brightest in the region.
GM is working on a 200 mile range electric car
GM Keeps Hinting At 200 Mile Electric Car
By Nicolas Zart on
These days, the race to break the 100 mile electric car range barrier is crucial for carmakers. GM is hoping its Envia investment will help it break the 200 mile barrier.
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco review: luxury hybrid fuel economy without the hybrid quirks
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors doesn’t call the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco a hybrid because – while it offers similar fuel saving technology through the eAssist drivetrain packed in a good looking, upscale midsized sedan – it doesn’t come with many of the quirks of the other popular hybrids on the market today.
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible rear
New 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray pictures reveal the interior, back end
By Patrick Rall on
This weekend we got our first good look at the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible from the front and today we get three more shots of the new drop top C7 – this time showing us the car from a high rear angle along with a close up of the tonneau and the interior.
The interior of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible
The interior of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible
By Patrick Rall on
The rear end of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible with the top up
The rear end of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible with the top up
By Patrick Rall on
The rear end of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible, top down
The rear end of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible with the top down
By Patrick Rall on
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible in grey
Here is your first look at the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible
By Patrick Rall on
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible will debut this coming week at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show but thanks to the never ending wonders of the internet – we have shots of the new drop top C7 Vette with the folding hard top both up and down.
The front end of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible, top up
The front end of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible in grey with the top up
By Patrick Rall on
The front end of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible in grey
The front end of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible in grey
By Patrick Rall on
The 2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8
Camaro beats Mustang for Feb 2013 sales title, Challenger posts best month ever
By Patrick Rall on
The Chevrolet Camaro did what it has done so frequently over the past three years in February 2013 - posting a high sales figure than the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger – allowing GM’s muscle car to extend its lead over the cross town rivals as the Camaro works on its fourth straight annual sales title.
2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 60th Anniversary Convertible Edition
The final 2013 Chevrolet Corvette C6 rolls off of the line in Bowling Green
By Patrick Rall on
On the morning of March 28th, the end of an era was celebrated in Kentucky as the last 2013 Chevrolet Corvette rolled off of the Bowling Green Assembly line – marking the official end of the C6 generation of the fabled Chevrolet Corvette as the plant prepares to launch production of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in less than a month.
The Chevrolet Volt
The Chevrolet Volt continues to beat the Nissan Leaf in February 2013 sales
By Patrick Rall on
The talks of cold weather hurting electric vehicle driving range doesn’t seem to be having much impact on the sales of the Chevrolet Volt as the Volt once again comfortably outsold the Nissan Leaf in February 2013 – marking the second month in a row and the 12th time in the last 14 months where the electric Chevy was the top dog in American EV sales.
2014 Corvette Stingray Z51 front brakes
A closer look at the unique brake rotors of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51
By Patrick Rall on
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe will arrive as the most power “base” Corvette or all time but GM didn’t stop at the 450 horsepower LT1 when they were focusing on the performance capabilities of the C7 – including a revamped braking system that features unique two piece brake rotors for the high performance Z51 package.
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe
Non-Stingray 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe coming with lower cost, lower performance
By Patrick Rall on
We have looked at the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe from just about every angle now including the likelihood of a future C7 Z06 and ZR1 but according to the folks at Motor Trend – there is a non-Stingray Corvette coming for 2015 that will offer a unique look, lower performance and a lower price.
The Buick Regal
Updated 2014 Buick LaCrosse and Regal to debut in New York
By Patrick Rall on
Refreshed versions of the Buick LaCrosse and Buick Regal are expected for the 2014 model year and today, General Motors confirmed that the new Buick sedans would debut in April at the 2013 New York International Auto Show.
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Hennessey promises a 1,000 horsepower 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray package
By Patrick Rall on
The folks from Hennessey Performance have recently announced their intents for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray including a collection of performance parts capped off by a variety of forced induction packages – with the top of the line Hennessey C7 Corvette expected to hit the 1,000 horsepower mark.
GM's 4GLTE connectivity
GM and AT&T to build 4G LTE WiFi hotspots into cars beginning with 2015 model year
By David Herron on
Wireless mobile Internet connectivity is reaching everywhere, and will invade cars beginning in 2014 for GM's 2015 model year cars.
The USPS Muscle Car stamps with black Xs over the value
5 legendary muscle cars including Charger and Mustang featured on new US stamps
By Patrick Rall on
The United States Postal Service has just released their new Muscle Car stamps, with five legendary American muscle cars featured in the newest release of the “America on the Move” series - giving both automotive collectors and stamp collectors a reason to rush out to their local post office this morning.
The 2014 Chevrolet SS Performance sedan in street and pace car form
The Chevrolet SS performance sedan will not be sold in Canada
By Patrick Rall on
While the company has not issued a formal statement, Canadian news site The Globe and Mail has reported that the new Chevrolet SS performance sedan will not be sold in Canada.
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51
Next Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 could pack 700hp, 600 for the C7 Z06
By Patrick Rall on
While General Motors hasn’t offered any official information on the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 or ZR1, rumors and inside information suggests that these two high performance package for the new Stingray are coming with some serious power packed under the hood – helping to further make the Z06 and ZR1 compete with (and beat) the best supercars in the world.
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