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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.

Nissan V8
What does a Nissan V8 racing engine have to do with GM, the UAW, and pickup trucks
By John Goreham on
Austrialians are very big muscle-car fans and just like in the classic Movie Mad Max, may one day be the home of the last of the V8 interceptors.
The Camaro Z28
General Motors trademarks Z28 name - perhaps to replace the Camaro ZL1 or SS
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has once again filed for a trademark of the name Z28 – sending the automotive media and Camaro enthusiast world into a frenzy of what is coming next to the Chevy muscle car with discussions suggesting that the Z28 name could replace either the Camaro ZL1 or Camaro SS trimline in the near future.
GM's first Tracking Solar Tree by Envision Solar. Image courtesy of GM.
GM getting its second sun-tracking Solar Tree from Envision Solar
By Don Bain on
Imagine driving your electric car to work and parking beneath a large shade structure that you can actually plug your car into – and it tracks the sun delivering up to 30 percent more power from the sun’s daily trek. GM is getting their second Tracking Solar Tree at its Milford Testing Ground.
Chevy Cruze
GM stops deliveries of 60k 2013 vehicles due to OnStar glitch
By Anthony Faccenda on
The software issue affects multiple Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles.

The Buick Verano
All 4 GM brands show growth in August 2012
By Patrick Rall on
The sales results are in for August 2012 and for the folks at General Motors, it was a good month with all four of their existing brands showing positive growth – helping the largest of the Detroit Big 3 to beat out Nissan and BMW in terms of year over year growth.
A 2012 Chevrolet Camaro pace car
The Chevrolet Camaro battles beat in August 2012, beating Mustang, Challenger
By Patrick Rall on
The Chevrolet Camaro did what it has not been able to do since April of this year, posting higher sales than the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger in a month where the Mustang has been as close as it has been all year in passing the Camaro for the top spot in muscle car sales.
The Chevrolet Volt
The great year continues for Chevy Volt, crushing the Nissan Leaf in August 2012 sales
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors predicted that the Chevrolet Volt would have its best month ever with more than 2,500 units sold and as the August 2012 sales statement has been issued, the Volt has vastly exceeded that number - moving a whopping 2,831 units and continuing the landslide beating of the Nissan Leaf.
The Chevrolet Volt
Chevy Volt on pace to set new monthly sales record in August 2012
By Patrick Rall on
While we likely not have the official August 2012 sales figures from around the American auto industry until early next week, a GM representative has stated that the Chevrolet Volt is on pace to sell over 2,500 units – marking the best ever sales month for the electric Chevy along with the best sales month for a single EV in the US.
The Chevrolet Camaro pace car in bright pink
Chevrolet supports breast cancer research with a pink Camaro SS Pace Car
By Patrick Rall on
This weekend as the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series arrive at Atlanta Motor Speedway they will be joined by a specially painted pink 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe that will serve as the official pace car for Sunday’s Advocare 500 – lapping the field under caution while also donating money to the American Cancer Society.
The Chevrolet Volt
GM to idle Chevy Volt plant for 4 weeks in September, October
By Patrick Rall on
While GM has not confirmed the news, unnamed sources have indicated that the General Motors Hamtramck Assembly Plant that builds the Chevrolet Volt will take four weeks off starting in September and running through October – marking the second time this year where GM has paused production of the hot selling electric Chevy.
A rug in the White house
GM and Chrysler ban Presidential campaign visits
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors and the Chrysler Group have both banned visits at any of their facilities by either of the Presidential hopefuls until after the election on November 6th in an effort to keep their company name from being involved in either of the campaign trails.
GM Safety
GM helps to develops new rear impact crash protection technology
By John Goreham on
GM continues its longstanding research and development with a new emphasis on rear impact injury prevention.
A customized Chevrolet Sonic Sedan at SEMA 2011
GM recalls 44k+ 2012 Chevy Sonic over windshield washer issues
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and General Motors have announced a recall of select 2012 Chevrolet Sonic sedans and hatchbacks over a concern that the windshield wiper washer system may not function as expected, which could decrease visibility and increase the chances of an accident.
The GM Logo
GM granted 30 day extension to address ridiculous Spyker/Saab lawsuit
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has been granted a 30 day extension to reply to the absurd $3 billion lawsuit presented by Spyker which claims that GM intentionally worked to drive the Saab brand into bankruptcy after Spyker purchased the failing brand from GM.
Who drives electric and plug-in hybrids in Washington DC?
Which Politicians Drive Electric And Plug-In Vehicles In Washington DC
By Nicolas Zart on
Politicians are not known to talk the talk and walk the walk at the same time. It might surprise you that only 3 politicians in Washington DC actually have plug-in cars.
Vauxall Ampera
GM miles from reality - UK bans Ampera (Volt) ad
By Aaron Turpen on
General Motors has yet again come under fire for misleading advertising on the Volt, in this case the European version, the Ampera. The United Kingdom has banned an ad claiming the Ampera is capable of 360 miles of range.
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 front fascia
GM to stop Corvette plant tours in preparation for C7 production
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has announced that on September 14th 2012, the company will suspend all plant tour programs at the Bowl Green Kentucky plant that builds the Chevrolet Corvette as the company prepares to begin production of the next generation “C7” Corvette.
The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
GM to build next generation Chevrolet Cruze in Lordstown Ohio
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has announced that they will make a sizeable investment in their Lordstown Assembly Plant in Ohio to build the next generation of the popular Chevrolet Cruze – a model expected to launch late in 2014 for the 2015 model year.
The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox AWD LTZ: affordable luxury in a compact SUV
By Patrick Rall on
The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox AWD LTZ is the top of the line trim package for the smallest of the Chevy sport utility vehicles and the level of detail inside allows this compact SUV to offer luxury comforts with a price well below comparably equipped models around the industry.
The Chevy Spark Color Run Pace Car. Photo courtesy of Chevrolet.
Color conscious Chevy Spark picked as pace car for The Color Run
By Don Bain on
What’s a color conscious car like the Chevy Spark going to do to build a name around the country? How about being the pace car for The Color Run, a series of 5K races featuring runners fit to be dyed!
A pair of 2013 Chevy Sonic RS hatchbacks
Sporty 2013 Chevy Sonic RS priced starting at just $20,995
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has announced the pricing of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS and the sporty 5-door hatchback fitted with a turbocharged engine, a 6-speed manual transmission and a slew of physical changes inside and out starts at just $20,995 including the $795 destination fee.
Duramax engine cutaway
GM blames after-market software for Duramax problems
By Aaron Turpen on
General Motors is telling dealerships how to look for after-market modifications to control software that voids warranties and can cause damage to Duramax diesel engine components.
GM's Spark EV could be a winner if GM plays its cards well
The Heavy Spark EV Bet For GM
By Nicolas Zart on
Will the Spark EV change your mind about GM? Will it be the electric car that launches it back positively forward? And if the Volt is an “electric car”, what is the Spark EV?
Circles of communication between connected cars
Traffic accidents may cease due to connected vehicle research in Ann Arbor MI
By David Herron on
GM and other automakers are working with U of Michigan researchers on connected vehicle research aimed to collect data on vehicle-to-vehicle communication, which could reduce or eliminate traffic jams, traffic accidents, increase the efficiency of driving, reducing fuel use, and usher in a wave of robotically driven cars.
Chrysler, Ford show how it's done at the 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise
By Patrick Rall on
After a week of festivities in the metro Detroit area, the 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise has come to a close and once again – the Chrysler Group and Ford Motor Company displays were among the bigger and best along the multi-mile cruise route.
California's green carpool lane sticker is slow to get going
California HOV Access OK Off To A Slow Start
By Nicolas Zart on
California's HOV "Access OK" for next generation of clean-air cars, Plug-In Hybrid, PHEV and electric cars, EV might seem off to a slow start, but are estimates a little too optimistic?
Will the Cadillac ELR wow the Chinese market?
GM Rides A Tricky Electric Balance In China
By Nicolas Zart on
General Motors is enjoying success in China as part of its electrification program. Will the company be able to sustain it and will the Cadillac ELR fuel its thrust forward?
(c) General Motors
GM battery research in China leading to affordable electric cars
By David Herron on
GM's large new battery research center in Shanghai China has reached a milestone in developing battery technology the company claims will enable affordable electric cars with longer driving range.
GM, Isuzu recall nearly 250k mid-size SUVs over door fire concerns
By Anthony Faccenda on
The recall stems from the NHTSA door fire probe, which was launched in February 2012.
Better Place achieves 24hrs drivin record
Better Place Achieves 24hrs Electric Drive Record
By Nicolas Zart on
By swapping the battery pack, Better Place allows a modified Holden to achieve a new record, 1,172 miles driven in 24 hrs.
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