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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 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.
GM Road Squad at Woodward
GM showcasing 60 years of Corvette at Woodward
By Aaron Turpen on
General Motors has events planned all week for the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit, including sponsorship of the Dream Cruise itself on the 60th anniversary of the legendary Corvette.
The COPO Camaro in action
2012 COPO Camaro production #3 runs a stock 8 second quarter mile (video)
By Patrick Rall on
Yesterday we brought you the news that the first group of 2012 Chevrolet COPO Camaro drag cars had left the factory en route to the private owners around the country and today we have our first look at the new COPO Camaro in action – with stunning results of an 8.88 quarter mile with a trap speed of 142.9 miles per hour.
The new Copo Camaro drag car concept
The first Chevrolet COPO Camaro drag cars meet the world (Video)
By Patrick Rall on
It was almost a year ago that General Motors introduced the new COPO Camaro drag car concept at the 2011 SEMA Show but as we hit the peak of the summer drag racing season for 2012 – GM has built and sent out the first production examples of the modern COPO Camaro.
Dan Akerson
GM CEO Akerson buys another half million dollars in company stock
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors announced late last week that company Chief Executive Officer Dan Akerson has purchased another 25,000 shares of company stock – an amount worth over a half million dollars – increasing his total ownership to 272,838 shares.
The Osborne 1
The Osborne Legacy, GM's 200 mile electric car, and electric car adoption
By David Herron on
Could the Osborne Effect (preannounced future products dry up sales of current products) delay adoption of electric cars?
A123 receives needed funds to continue its operations
Struggling A123 Systems Receives Overseas Cash Flow
By Nicolas Zart on
One of the original lithium-ion battery cell maker A123 Systems has been going through tough times these past few years, flirting with bankruptcy. A Chinese auto party company has just injected $450 million into it.
Envia's 45 amp-hour lithium-ion battery cells
GM's Akerson promises 200 mile range electric car in a few years
By David Herron on
Speaking to an employee meeting this week, GM's CEO Dan Akerson talked about research between GM and Envia Systems developing battery technology which should allow GM to build 200 mile range affordable electric cars in the next two-to-four years.
Plug-In Hybrids offer the best of all worlds
Plug-In Hybrids Favored By Potential Electric Car Buyers
By Nicolas Zart on
It’s not too surprising to find that plug-in hybrids, PHEV should outsell pure electric cars in the near future. Now backed by fresh studies, this should influence how carmakers respond to this new demand.
GM Ventures and NanoSteel
NanoSteel could be a game-changer for GM
By Denis Flierl on
General Motors has announced that it is investing in NanoSteel Company, a leader in high-strength steel that could be a global game changer.
The DoD is turning more and more toward electric cars
Department of Defense Increasingly Turns To Electric Cars
By Nicolas Zart on
It’s not too uncommon to find hybrids and electric cars within the Department of Defense budget. What’s interesting is that the Department is looking more and more into their increased use.
The Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon
GM sees growth slow in July 2012 on rental fleet decline
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors reported a year over year decline in sales of 6.4% but the company points out that the decline is due in large to the decline in sales to rental car companies and other large fleets while retail sales only declined by about 3% in July 2012.
The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 in Gotta Have It Green
Ford Mustang continues to roll, outsells Camaro and Challenger again in July 2012
By Patrick Rall on
Sales numbers for the muscle car segment in America were down a bit in July 2012 but that didn’t stop Ford Motor Company from being the top dog in the rear wheel drive performance car class for the third month in a row – beating the Chevrolet Camaro by a margin of just 445 units.
The Chevrolet Volt
Chevy Volt posts 2nd best month of 2012 in July, continues to pound Nissan's Leaf
By Patrick Rall on
The Chevrolet Volt continued its vast dominance of the electric vehicle segment in the US in July 2012 with their second best month of the year in terms of sales volume – with 1,849 units sold equaling nearly five times the number of Nissan Leaf electric vehicles sold in July.
The 2013 Buick Verano Turbo
The 2013 Buick Verano Turbo offers 31mpg
By Patrick Rall on
The EPA has released their official fuel economy figures for the new 2013 Buick Verano Turbo, with the performance minded compact luxury sedan offering 20 mpg around town, 31 on the highway and a combined figure of 24 miles per gallon when fitted with the 6-speed manual transmission.
Joel Ewanick with the Chevy Volt
GM Global Marketing Boss Ewanick resigns
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors announced yesterday that Global Marketing Chief Joel Ewanick had resigned after roughly a year and a half at the position – with little explanation or clarity as to why he left and whether or not it was truly a resignation.
Convert your own electric car
If A New Electric Car Is Too Expensive, Build Your Own
By Nicolas Zart on
If electric cars are expensive so far, the choice is growing, so is the affordability. But if $30,000 is still too much, then how about converting your own oldie into an EV?
The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE in Red
GM announces pricing for 2013 Camaro 1LE and ZL1 Convertible
By Patrick Rall on
While speaking at an event on Sunday in Grand Rapids Michigan, Chevrolet Camaro Chief Engineer Al Oppenheiser announced some official pricing for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro – including a price of just $37,035 for the new Camaro LE and $60,445 for the new Camaro ZL1 Convertible.
Opel Vauxhall Adam
GM's Opel to take on Mini and Fiat 500 with Adam
By Aaron Turpen on
General Motors will be unveiling its Opel Adam at the Paris Auto Show in September, a direct 3-door competitor to the BMW Mini and Fiat 500 in Europe.
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