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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.

By John Goreham on
The new Chevrolet Equinox pricing has been announced and it is not “Around $30K” as almost every media outlet reported. The starting price is closer to $50K. Here are the details on how the auto media helps automakers pretend EVs are affordable.
By Mary Conway on
After "Finding New Roads" and Being "Like a Rock," Chevrolet wants you to know it has a vehicle for wherever you are heading.
By Mary Conway on
The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV was just introduced this past summer and already is drawing notice for its performance and range.
By Mary Conway on
GM is pushing back a plant conversion by a year to try and make EV pickups more profitable.
By Mary Conway on
GM wants a number of automakers to share software to save money in research and development.
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s an excellent opportunity to learn a little something about the one car that probably started more kids down the road of auto enthusiasm than any other car in history: K.I.T.T. (Knight Industries Two Thousand) from the Knight Rider TV show.
By Armen Hareyan on
The ongoing UAW strike has sent shockwaves through the automotive industry, and as The Future Fund's Gary Black aptly pointed out in a recent blog post, there's one company that could emerge from this battle stronger than ever: Tesla ($TSLA).
By Mary Conway on
Cadillac is promising to go all EV eventually. However, the gas-powered 2025 CT5 will be loaded with luxury and technology.
By Mary Conway on
Newly upsized SUV has more passenger and cargo space plus a lot more technology.
By Justin Hart on
US electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to grow at a healthy pace, with about 7% of all new auto sales through the first half of the year being EVs. The problem is establishment brands, like GM and Ford, are barely competing in this evolving market.
By Mary Conway on
GM is expanding its partnership with Google to explore how AI can help the automaker.
By Mary Conway on
This weekend, GMC and EarthCruiser debuted a tricked-out GMC HUMMER EV in Colorado. It will provide all the creature comforts plus be all-electric.
By Mary Conway on
General Motors says it is leading a $60 million Series B financing round in a new company in hopes it can speed up battery development and make batteries more affordable.
By Mary Conway on
See why GM intends to make V2H charging an available option on new Ultium-powered vehicles.
By Mary Conway on
Cadillac is expected to sell every one of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQs that it can build. We look at why this particular EV is so important.
By Timothy Boyer on
Here is Consumer Reports latest large-scale listing of cars, SUVs, and trucks under actual road-testing conditions that CR analysts determined get the most miles per gallon or its electric equivalent.
By Mary Conway on
Studies show that more and more drivers fear assisted driving technology. GM is ramping up education about the technology so drivers will use it not shy away from it.
By Mary Conway on
Lack of chargers and range anxiety has always been the big hold up for reluctant buyers but now seven automakers are agreeing to work together on super charging network.
By Mary Conway on
See how Chevrolet plans to revive production of its most popular EV.
By Justin Hart on
Earlier this week, news broke regarding the imminent arrival of the first Chevrolet Blazer EVs. They may have already arrived at US dealerships as the first batch left the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico about two weeks ago. As exciting as that may be, I believe GM may struggle to move large numbers of their newest EV, initially.
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s your chance to discover what models are ticking timebombs that you should take care of (i.e., defuse) before it becomes a problem car for you.
By Mary Conway on
America's popular sports car is celebrating a huge birthday this 4th of July weekend. The Corvette is celebrating being the world’s longest-running continuously produced passenger car.
By Mary Conway on
GM Energy has bundled different home energy solutions so that EV drivers can get home charging and only pay for the services they want.
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s a good reason why you should be concerned what that previous owner of an older model GM truck used his trailer hitch for before agreeing to buy the vehicle.
By Mary Conway on
The Department of Defense is contracting with GM Defense to find ways to store battery power in remote locations. The ultimate goal is to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels but also make the military more agile in responding to remote and dangerous areas.
By Peter Neilson on
US Army's ambitious plan to deploy all-electric tanks hits a roadblock as battery technology struggles to deliver the power required. With no EVs currently on the battlefield, the Army seeks a 20-fold increase in battery charging capabilities. The quest for breakthroughs in the consumer and utility sectors is crucial for the military's vision. Find out the challenges and potential impact on reducing casualties and enhancing stealth capabilities.
By Peter Neilson on
General Motors (GM) and Samsung SDI, two giants in the automotive industry, have unveiled plans for a groundbreaking joint venture battery factory in Indiana. The ambitious project, with an estimated investment exceeding $3 billion, aims to bolster the production of lithium-ion battery cells for electric vehicles (EVs)
By Justin Hart on
With the recent news that both Ford and GM have elected to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for fast, 400V or level 3, electric vehicle (EV) charging, the effort to electrify the American auto fleet has reached a turning point. I think NACS has won the fight and the other fast charging standards will be phased out.