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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.

The Chevrolet Volt outsells the Nissan Leaf in March 2011
By Patrick Rall on
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.
Ford Beats GM in March Sales
By Keith Griffin on
Ford edged GM in total sales in March with 212,777 vehicles to 206,621 total sales with both companies showing double-digit increases over February sales.
Mustang rebounds but falls short of Camaro in March 2011 sales
By Patrick Rall on
he numbers from around the industry are trickling in on this April Fool’s Day and GM has won the battle for March 2011, as the Chevrolet Camaro lead the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger in monthly sales – marking the third straight month that the Bowtie bruiser has lead the segment in sales.
GM debuts the Chevrolet Mi-ray ahead of the Seoul debut
By Patrick Rall on
When the Seoul Motor Show opens tomorrow the world will be formally introduced to the futuristic Chevrolet Mi-ray concept but today General Motors offered a preview of the sleek new hybrid roadster.
GM $30M investment in Pontiac Stamping Plant targets Chevy Sonic and Buick Verano
By Frank Sherosky on
The Pontiac, Mich., Stamping Plant will get $30 million in new equipment to help make sheet metal for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic that will be built at the nearby General Motors Orion Assembly Plant. Pontiac also will make stampings for use in the Buick Verano that goes into production later this year.
AT&T reduces dependence on foreign oil with CNG powered Chevy vans
By Frank Sherosky on
In keeping with its 2010 ranking among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine, AT&T is now putting 101 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 vans powered by low-emissions compressed natural gas into its customer service fleet.
Buick LaCrosse with eAssist on par with highway fuel economy of compacts
By Frank Sherosky on
The public is aware the new 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist™ is a luxury sedan that comfortably seats five adults, but few realize it will deliver highway fuel economy on par with compacts like the Mini Cooper.
General Motors talks up the Corvette ZR1 in a new ad
By Patrick Rall on
This past weekend brought the racing world the 59th running of the 12 Hours of Sebring but before General Motors was permitted to enter their race-built Corvette ZR1 in the American LeMans Series (ALMS), they were asked to modified the ZR1 for the race - by removing 168 horsepower.
GM stock sell-off pushing against the 30 level
By Frank Sherosky on
In its 19th week of trading since its IPO, GM stock has broken all levels of IPO price support; and now amid a general market sell off and a new low, is testing the psychologically significant 30 price level.
EA rolls out new video of Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed featuring Tommy Milner
By Patrick Rall on
Electronic Arts has offered up a new demo video showing their upcoming Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed being with the Corvette C6.R making a lap around Mazda Laguna Seca while piloted by pro racer Tommy Milner.
GM slows production at another plant due to Japanese crisis
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors was the first American automaker to shut a plant down due to the string of disasters in Japan and yesterday, GM announced more downtime as the Tonawanda engine plant in Buffalo, New York saw one of their production lines halted due to the Japanese earthquake, tsunami and nuclear explosions.
Chinese Chevrolet Camaro to debut at the Auto Shanghai 2011 with a new name
By Patrick Rall on
The Chevrolet Camaro is one of the most well-known names in the history of the American automotive industry but when General Motors’ famous sports car makes its debut in China it will known as the 科迈罗.
General Motors unveils the next generation Chevrolet Colorado
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has offered up a full complement of images and details about the next generation Chevrolet Colorado but Chevy truck lovers in the US as this new midsized pickup doesn’t seem to be destined for the US market.
A look at the interior layout of the Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck
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The dash cluster of the Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck
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A shot of the new Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck from the side
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The front end of the new Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck
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Top 5 Fuel-Efficient vehicles under $30,000
By Don Bain on
NADAguides, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, has revealed the results of their vehicle comparison for the least expensive choices to achieve better mileage on your commute. Their report identifies the top five non-hybrid, high mileage vehicles under $30,000 that deliver more than you’d expect for the money.
Chevy Volt owners reporting positive gas mileage stories
By Frank Sherosky on
News thus far is surely positive for the Volt. By recharging their Volt regularly, owners are easily surpassing the 93 miles per gallon equivalence, or MPGe, on full electric operation and an overall 60 MPGe composite fuel economy during extended-range operation.
GM strengthens European operations with Stracke appointment
By Frank Sherosky on
General Motors (NYSE: GM) named Karl-Friedrich Stracke CEO of Opel/Vauxhall, effective April 1, in order to put the best leadership in place.
GM closes Shreveport plant due to shortages from Japanese earthquake
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors announced today that they would be suspending production at their Shreveport Louisiana production facility next week (March 21st) due to a parts shortage caused by the earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan.
Smaller engines account for 46 percent of Chevrolet retail sales
By Frank Sherosky on
It’s official. Chevrolet sales stats prove consumers are indeed moving toward fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engines to save on their transporation budgets. Question is, what's next?
GM donates $750,000 to Japanese earthquake relief efforts
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors announced this morning that their GM Foundation has approved an immeadiate donation of $500,000 to the American Red Cross as a part of the relief efforts in Japan following the earthquake, tsunami and string of nuclear explosions.
Saturn Vue turned Chevrolet Captiva Sport to be sold in the US
By Patrick Rall on
The image below may look a great deal like the Saturn Vue that is no longer available in the US, but this same vehicle is marketed in South America as the Chevrolet Captiva and starting late this year, the Captiva Sport will become available in the US to fleet customers.
GM issues Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac SRX recall for defroster issues
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has issued a recall for certain 2011 Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac SRX models due to a software error in the climate control system that may prevent the front defroster system from working properly.
GM CFO and Vice Chairman to step down April 1st
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors announced this morning that effective April 1st, 2011, Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chairman Chris Liddell will leave the company after just over a year of service with the company calling all of the financial shots around the world.
GM planning to add 2nd shift for Volt production in 2012
By Patrick Rall on
While the sales figures aren’t setting the world on fire, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt is currently winning the war for the top electric car in the US market but with deliveries slowed by lagging production, GM is planning to add a second shift for Volt production starting early in 2012.
TrueCar.com Jumps on Charlie Sheen Craze with Winning Cars
By Keith Griffin on
The folks at TrueCar.com have decided to have a little fun and ride the media wave (some would say disaster) that is Charlie Sheen by coming up with a list of The Top 10 Winning Cars for 2011 with the key phrase being winning, which is the former Two-and-a-Half Men star's buzzword.
Chevrolet and OnStar Road Trip Challenge includes 40 bloggers
By Frank Sherosky on
OnStar-equipped Chevrolet vehicles will come to life and join the social conversation by posting updates to dedicated Twitter accounts as 40 bloggers travel to South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences and Festival in Austin this week.
Chevrolet to debut new Colorado show truck at Bangkok Motor Show
By Frank Sherosky on
Prior to the 32nd Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand, which begins March 25, Chevrolet offered a sneak peak of the new mid-sized pickup, the Colorado.
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