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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.

A rear end close-up of the 2011 Cadillac SRX Turbo AWD Premium

By Patrick Rall on April 27, 2011 - 12:59PM

A profile shot of the 2011 Cadillac SRX Turbo AWD Premium

By Patrick Rall on April 27, 2011 - 12:57PM

eAssist technology extends Malibu ECO driving range to 550 miles

By Frank Sherosky on April 27, 2011 - 9:25AM

With the debut of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu in New York and Shanghai auto shows, General Motors not only continues to leverage its Global Epsilon D-segment architecture, but its eAssist™ technology as well. This option extends the driving range of the Chevy Malibu ECO to 550 miles.

GM offers expanded military discount in May

By Cheryl Phillips on April 26, 2011 - 3:43PM

May is National Military Appreciation Month and GM is expanding their military discount program to include spouses of Active and Reserve members, as well as retirees of the US Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, National Guard and Coast Guard.

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu unveiled at the NYIAS

By Patrick Rall on April 26, 2011 - 2:15PM

The 2011 New York International Auto Show is in full swing and this has proven to be a great year for the Big Apple show thanks to vehicle debuts like that of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.

The interior of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

By Patrick Rall on April 26, 2011 - 2:12PM

A close up of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu rear end

By Patrick Rall on April 26, 2011 - 2:11PM

The back end of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

By Patrick Rall on April 26, 2011 - 2:10PM

A close up look at the front end of the 2013 Chevy Malibu

By Patrick Rall on April 26, 2011 - 2:08PM

GM CEO Akerson makes $2.3 mil in 2010 – in 4 months

By Patrick Rall on April 25, 2011 - 11:26AM

Thanks to a recent Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing by General Motors, it has been announced that General Motors Chief Executive Officer Dan Akerson was paid over $2.3 million in 2010 after holding the position for just 4 months.

2011 Buick LaCrosse earns Five-Star Safety Rating from NHTSA

By Frank Sherosky on April 25, 2011 - 10:38AM

The 2011 Buick LaCrosse, a luxury brand of General Motors (NYSE: GM), received a five-star safety rating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program, the agency has announced.

Chevy Volt owners averaged 1000 miles between fill-ups in March

By Frank Sherosky on April 24, 2011 - 11:03AM

While the Chevrolet Volt is an electric vehicle with extended-range capability, some Volt owners say they are challenging themselves to see how fuel-efficient they can be by tracking how far and how long they can go without buying gasoline.

GM stock sale by U.S. gives taxpayers the loss

By Frank Sherosky on April 20, 2011 - 5:13PM

If published reports are correct, the plan by U.S. Treasury to sell "a significant share" or "big chunk" of its remaining stake in General Motors as early as this summer, would result in a net loss to taxpayers.

GM stock shrugs off Akerman comments of streamlined dealer network enjoying higher throughput and profitability

By Frank Sherosky on April 19, 2011 - 11:02PM

In remarks prepared for delivery, Dan Akerson, Chairman and CEO of General Motors Company (NYSE: GM), delivered the keynote address at the National Automotive Dealers Association/IHS Automotive Forum in New York. Among his many statements, he noted GM’s higher throughput and profits from the streamlined dealer network, but GM stock still traded lower and closed at 29.59.

The 2012 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 gets more power, loses the manual trans

By Patrick Rall on April 19, 2011 - 2:02PM

General Motors has released information on the 2012 Cadillac CTS Sport Sedan, Sport Wagon and Coupe with the big news being the addition of some extra power in the 3.6L V6 without compromising fuel economy – although this powerful V6 will not be offered with a manual transmission to go with the new power.

GM stock officially trades below 30 level

By Frank Sherosky on April 18, 2011 - 10:12AM

After completing its 22nd week of trading since its IPO, GM stock has not only broken all levels of IPO price support, but has tested the psychologically significant 30 price level with its lowest weekly close on Friday. As of Monday morning, pre-market pressure was followed by a lower open and a plow through the 30 level.

GM ranks above in clean-energy patents

By Frank Sherosky on April 16, 2011 - 9:15PM

General Motors (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) may be one of the world’s largest automakers, with roots back to 1908, but its ranking among clean-energy patents demonstrates GM’s commitment to sustainable transportation and clean energy.

Automakers display big wares at SAE 2011 World Congress

By Frank Sherosky on April 12, 2011 - 5:59PM

Compared to last years SAE World Congress, this year’s event has major OEMs like GM, Kia and Nissan showing off their electrified technology; but, as usual, Ford wins the race in displays.

SAE 2011 World Congress to include Career Fair at Detroit Cobo Center

By Frank Sherosky on April 10, 2011 - 10:49AM

Once again, the SAE 2011 World Congress will provide more than just engineering exhibitors, but a Career Fair which will provide the opportunity for mobility industry engineers and professionals to explore available jobs and network with auto industry and engineering professionals.

General Motors recalls 2011 Chevrolet Cruze sedans for steering wheel risk

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 7:22PM

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has quickly climbed the sales charts but GM’s new compact sedan has hit its first roadblock as the automaker has announced the first recall over a risk of the steering wheel not being attached properly.

Introducing the 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2011 - 3:23PM

2011 marks the 100th birthday of the Chevrolet brand and to celebrate the company’s centennial the 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette has been introduced – with the first Centennial Edition Corvette Z06 to be auctioned for charity this Saturday at the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in West Palm Beach Florida.

The interior of the 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette Z06

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2011 - 3:16PM

A close up of the 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette Z06's brake caliper and wheel

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2011 - 3:14PM

The 100th anniversary b-pillar logo of the 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2011 - 3:13PM

a rear corner shot of the 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette Z06

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2011 - 3:10PM

A front corner shot of the new 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette Z06

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2011 - 3:08PM

Chevrolet Volt wins gold, OnStar wins silver in 2011 Edison Awards

By Frank Sherosky on April 7, 2011 - 12:13AM

While the Edison Gold Medal for the Chevrolet Volt highlights the innovative engineering that resulted in the production of the world’s first electric vehicle with extended range capability, the OnStar Mobile App won the silver award as the 2011 Best New Product in the Transportation in the Remote Driving Aids Segment.

GM slips from the top spot in March 2011 US sales

By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2011 - 5:47PM

General Motors had a pretty good month in March 2011 with all of their American brands showing gains compared to March 2010 but in relation to the rest of the industry, GM ranked second to last in growth rate above only Toyota – dropping below Ford Motor Company in total US sales.

GM stock traders respond favorably to rise in March retail sales

By Frank Sherosky on April 2, 2011 - 7:32PM

General Motors (NYSE: GM) stock traders viewed March as a successful quarter for GM in the United States, as retail sales surged 38 percent for its four brands, driven by demand for Chevrolet’s all-new Cruze compact sedan. The stock surged Friday to $32.41 after testing the $30 level for several weeks.

The Chevrolet Volt outsells the Nissan Leaf in March 2011

By Patrick Rall on April 1, 2011 - 5:40PM

Sales numbers from March are trickling in and for the third month in a row, the Chevrolet Volt has beaten the Nissan Leaf in the battle of the “green” heavy weights.

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