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.

Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch: The Beginning Of The End For Personal Car Ownership

By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 8:23PM

Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch will be the beginning of the end for personal car ownership. While this won’t happen overnight, once we have the equivalent of horizontal elevators only the rich are likely to continue to own cars, and maybe not even them.

Future Gas station with mini-mart converted to electric charging and rendered by Gemini

Ionna Charging Stations: Finally Making EV Charging Stations Make Sense

By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 7:38PM

Ionna addresses one of the significant shortcomings of EV vehicles, public charging, by building charging stations with amenities similar to those of gas stations. This could be a massive game-changer for EVs.

GM's Electric Vehicle Average Transaction Price More Than Doubled Over Past Year

By John Goreham on October 2, 2024 - 8:04AM

General Motors has shifted to ever-more expensive electric vehicles. Year to date, deliveries are up by about 13,000 units.

2025 Chevrolet Silverado Focuses on Capability and Affordability

By Mary Conway on September 24, 2024 - 8:53AM

2025 Chevrolet Silverados are one their way to dealers now. See why the truck wars are continuing to heat up.

GM Recalling Nearly 450,000 Trucks and SUVs Including Silverados, Sierras, Tahoes and Escalades Because of Brake Fluid Warning Light Problem

By Mary Conway on September 21, 2024 - 10:31AM

According to NHTSA, a brake fluid warning light might fail to alert drivers to low brake fluid levels.

Cadillac's First Game-Changing 2025 Escalade IQ EV to be Auctioned to Help Needy Children

By Mary Conway on September 19, 2024 - 5:21PM

GM has a reputation for using its new vehicles to help worthy causes. The first Escalade IQ is especially important because it is the automaker's first full-size luxury SUV EV.

Charging Plug Battle Between CCS2 and NACS

GM Vehicles Get Access To Tesla Superchargers - What You’ll Need Before Using A Tesla Supercharger

By Rob Enderle on September 19, 2024 - 5:01PM

With GM now beginning their conversion to the NACS Tesla plug standard there are things you need to know, one of them being, it may be unsafe to use a Tesla supercharger with a non-Tesla car.

People Who Own GM EVs, Like the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, Can Finally Buy Adapters to Use the Tesla SuperChargers

By Mary Conway on September 18, 2024 - 10:40PM

This is a huge step that will help all GM EV owners. GM announced that the $225 adapters will give owners access to the Tesla network of nearly 18,000 superchargers.

Electric Car Chargers instead of gas pumps in a gas station format

GM Partners With EVgo To Emulate Tesla And Build 400 Fast EV Chargers

By Rob Enderle on September 18, 2024 - 7:34PM

GM and EVgo are collaborating to create gas-station like charging stations that should appeal to both existing electric car owners and potential owners considering switching from gas cars. If this becomes the new standard, sales should improve a lot.

Excited Electric Car buyer, incentives make a difference

Electric Car Sales Continue To Improve Thanks To Strong Incentives

By Rob Enderle on September 18, 2024 - 6:38PM

Electric car sales reporting for July indicates that the market is strong, but the difference between car makers is significant highlighting that marketing and incentives are having a major impact on the growth of the total market and individual brands.

Will These Model's Problems Carry Over Into 2025?

Most Unreliable Cars With Bad Engines & Transmissions Update

By Timothy Boyer on September 14, 2024 - 7:19AM

An automotive expert updates the worst car and SUV models known for bad engines and transmissions that will fail on you, which could carry over onto the 2025 models leaving you with large repair bills in your near future.

GM Criticized Zeekr for Advancing Too Fast – Anticipating GM’s Collapse

By Rob Enderle on September 13, 2024 - 3:55PM

GM is downplaying the competitive threat from Chinese companies which are currently outperforming them. The tariffs that are protecting GM will eventually be bypassed or eliminated. GM has to prepare better to avoid other problems.

Chevrolet Hopes to Kick-Start 2025 BrightDrop EV Sales

By Mary Conway on August 30, 2024 - 3:13PM

And just like that, Chevrolet has a new EV van. I always wondered why the auto giant made it a subsidiary, now the EVs will be branded as Chevys.

GMC's Fully-Loaded High End Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is Finally Here

By Mary Conway on August 27, 2024 - 4:55PM

It's expensive but has 440 miles of range, Up to 10,000 lbs. max towing and a MultiPro MidGate to expand the bed size.

Cadillac Opulent Velocity Concept picture from GM.

The Cadillac Opulent Velocity Concept Is Amazing, But Prepare To Be Disappointed

By Rob Enderle on August 20, 2024 - 7:57PM

Cadillac just showcased the Opulent Velocity Concept, but their history of bringing concepts to market suggests we'll be disappointed when it ships.

My Tesla Cybertruck Rear-Ended a Chevy Silverado, The Silverado is Worse Off, but My Cybertruck Will Cost More to Repair

By Tinsae Aregay on August 2, 2024 - 9:32AM

An unfortunate accident on the highway has resulted in a Tesla Cybertruck rear-ending a Chevy Silverado. The Silverado is moderately damaged, whereas the Cybertruck is barely scuffed. Still, the Cybertruck will most likely cost more to repair.

GM Defense Expands its Reach in Canada with Trucks Based on the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2

By Mary Conway on July 28, 2024 - 7:26PM

GM's Defense unit continues to grow sales with military vehicles based on the popular Chevrolet Colorado mid-size pickup. See how the latest deal rakes in tens of millions of dollars.

How Cadillac's Stunning SOLLEI Convertible EV Concept Can Help Restore the Brand's Illustrious Reputation

By Mary Conway on July 27, 2024 - 6:06PM

Cadillac has always been known for its beauty and the SOLLEI concept is a masterpiece.

2025 Cadillac Escalade Adds Even More Luxury and Technology

By Mary Conway on July 17, 2024 - 9:48PM

The Cadillac Escalade has always represented the top of the line for luxury SUVs. Cadillac continues that tradition with the refreshed and upgraded 2025 model.

The Iconic Chevrolet Corvette Turns 71

By Mary Conway on June 30, 2024 - 5:28PM

It is hard to believe but 71 years ago, the very first 1953 Corvette rolled off the assembly line!

Why This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air May be the Ultimate Summer Cruiser

By Mary Conway on June 29, 2024 - 11:34PM

This 1957 Bel Air is up for auction and it checks all the boxes. It will be expensive but sure to draw everyone's attention.

Why the Department of Defense is Studying Ultium Batteries Like the One in the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

By Mary Conway on June 29, 2024 - 8:50PM

GM Defense is providing the batteries to the DoD. How the batteries could help our troops.

The 2025 Corvette ZR1 Reveal is Set for July 25, 2024

By Mary Conway on June 27, 2024 - 10:28AM

The Corvette faithful have been waiting for years to see the ultra-powerful mid-engine supercar. We are now just a month away.

"You May Spend So Much Repairing These Cars That You Could Have Bought a Newer Model" - Used Cars to Avoid Warns Consumer Reports

By Timothy Boyer on June 25, 2024 - 12:00PM

Summer is here, and that’s when you might discover that used car you just bought is a lemon and can’t be made into lemonade without sinking a lot of money into it. Here are 60 of the worst models to avoid buying used warns Consumer Reports.

Diesel Engines Require Special Care and Operating Conditions

Avoid Destroying Your Ford, GM, or Dodge Ram Diesel Truck With This Advice

By Timothy Boyer on June 15, 2024 - 2:12PM

If you are a new diesel truck owner―or thinking about buying a diesel truck―here is advice from a mechanic on the minimum you need to know to avoid destroying your truck’s engine.

Hear the Incredibly Powerful 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

By Mary Conway on June 4, 2024 - 8:28PM

The most powerful version of the mid-engine Corvette is due out this summer. Chevrolet is releasing video of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 roaring.

Cadillac Hopes to Capture Entry Level Luxury Buyers With 2025 OPTIQ SUV

By Mary Conway on May 29, 2024 - 8:44PM

Cadillac is reaching out to younger and up-and-coming buyers with the new luxury compact SUV.

Chevrolet and GMC Sweep Car and Driver's Top 2024 Large SUV Ratings

By Mary Conway on May 28, 2024 - 5:57PM

Car and Driver ranked all three-row SUVs. See why the 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban and GMC Yukon came out on top!

Chevrolet's 2024 Traverse Looks and Acts More Like a Baby Tahoe Which is Great

By Mary Conway on May 27, 2024 - 8:00PM

Chevrolet is making the 2024 Traverse more truck-like and better off-road. There is a reason that the Chevrolet Tahoe is the best selling large SUV. Making the 2024 more like it is a great decision.

Chevrolet Bolt EV Owners Will Eventually Get A Payout

By Mary Conway on May 22, 2024 - 10:11PM

Chevrolet stopped producing the Bolt EV last year after several battery fires. Now, a settlement has determined that frustrated owners will get some sort of payout.

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