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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.

Despite Sky High Pricing Now, EV Pricing Is Expected To Fall

By Marc Stern on January 6, 2023 - 4:34PM

EVs are facing a problem right now relating primarily to the fact that the auto industry is diving headfirst into the electric car space, and it is having an effect on EV pricing.

NHTSA Investigating Cruise Autonomous Vehicles

NHTSA Investigating the Safety of GM's Cruise Autonomous Robotaxis

By Mary Conway on December 19, 2022 - 8:40PM

The Associated Press broke the story. Federal investigators are looking into cases where the autonomous vehicles stopped abruptly and may have stranded passengers.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado Added to Recall

GM Expands Running Light Recall to Include 2022-2023 Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras

By Mary Conway on December 14, 2022 - 9:41PM

The vehicles are being recalled over running lights that don't turn off correctly.

Image of Wrangler Steadfast tire courtesy of Goodyear.

Goodyear Introduces Two New Tires To Its Wrangler Line

By John Goreham on December 12, 2022 - 6:23PM

Goodyear has two new Wrangler tires heading into 2023 that owners of Trucks and SUVs should take note of.

GM Starts Installing 40,000 Chargers to Help Boost EV Adoption

By Mary Conway on December 10, 2022 - 7:20PM

The biggest obstacle in the switch to EVs is that drivers have concerns about finding chargers. GM is accelerating the installation of chargers at dealerships to make charging easier for everyone.

GM Expands BrightDrop into Canada and Adds DHL as Customer

GM Accelerates BrightDrop EV Growth with New Canadian Plant

By Mary Conway on December 8, 2022 - 10:52PM

GM also has first Canadian BrightDrop customer with DHL Express Delivery company.

VW ID.4, Mustang MAch-E, Tesla Model Y, Toyota Prius Prime, and Kia Sorento PHEV

The Top 5 U.S. Plug-In Electric Vehicle Makers Might Surprise You, A Little

By Justin Hart on November 26, 2022 - 5:11PM

I’ve written up several predictions of which automotive brands will round out the top 5 plug-in electric sales spots (behind 1st place Tesla). Now that we are near the end of another year, we can pretty well see how those predictions turned out, but what does next year have in store for the U.S. plug-in electric vehicle market? Will the same 5 brands retain their lead spots next year too, or will we start to see some shifts?

Hyundai Ioniq 6, Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, and Ford F-150 Lighting EVs

How Fast Is The US Auto Market Going To Switch To Electrified Vehicles?

By Justin Hart on November 23, 2022 - 4:25AM

The other day I shared a nice lunch and conversation with an older stranger at a winery. We talked about wine, the stories behind each bottle and label, and after a while the conversation turned to electrified vehicles. He was very interested to hear about my experiences and thoughts as he was considering purchasing his first EV or plug-in hybrid for himself, or possibly for his wife.

GM Recalling 2021 Chevrolet Tahoes and Other SUVs for Problems with Lights

GM Recalling 2021 Chevy Tahoe and Other SUVs for Problem with Running Lights

By Mary Conway on November 13, 2022 - 10:29PM

GM is recalling some of its most popular 2021 vehicles because of a problem with running lights that stay on even when the headlights are on.

Image of Chevy Bolt EV discount courtesy of Costco Auto Program

Costco Auto Program Offers Members $500 Off Bolt and Bolt EUV

By John Goreham on November 3, 2022 - 10:23AM

A new promotion by Costco Auto Program offers EV shoppers a rare discount on a very popular model.

2022 GMC HUMMER EV Joins Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

2022 GMC HUMMER EV Reports to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II This Week

By Mary Conway on October 25, 2022 - 9:45PM

It is a huge week for gamers as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is released. The 2022 GMC HUMMER EV supertruck will be the first electric truck featured in the game.

2025 GMC Sierra EV Elevation, AT4 and 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1

2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 Debuts at $107,000

By Mary Conway on October 21, 2022 - 11:31PM

Cheaper versions will follow starting at around $50,000, but the Edition 1 will have 754 horsepower and be able to tow 9,500 pounds.

GM Creates New GM Energy Division to Manage Charging Services

GM Creates New Energy Division to Market its Ultium and Charging Products

By Mary Conway on October 11, 2022 - 9:50PM

GM Energy will help customers manage home and other EV charging. It could also help EV owners supply power to their homes during emergency situations. GM Energy should be up and running by the time the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV becomes available.

Tesla Powerwall Has a New Competitor From GM and It's Fierce

By Armen Hareyan on October 11, 2022 - 9:30PM

Defense Department Will Study the 2022 GMC HUMMER EVs' Ultium Batteries

GM Defense Will Provide Ultium Batteries Similar to the Ones Powering the 2022 GMC HUMMER to the Defense Department

By Mary Conway on October 9, 2022 - 9:58PM

The Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit wants to study the Ultium batteries to see if they will be useful for the military. The military sees EVs as beneficial especially for military operations in remote areas.

Image of Chevrolet Bolt charging by John Goreham

GM and Hertz Plan Huge Electric Vehicle Deal Spanning Half a Decade

By John Goreham on September 20, 2022 - 8:12PM

Hertz has partnered with GM on a large EV supply deal spanning five years.

President Biden Drives 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ EV at 2022 NAIAS

President Joe Biden Tours EVs at 2022 Detroit Auto Show

By Mary Conway on September 14, 2022 - 10:16PM

Today was media preview day at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. Self-proclaimed car guy, President Joe Biden, tours the latest offerings.

Chevy Bolt Highlights Failure Of New Electric Vehicle Subsidy Law

By John Goreham on August 23, 2022 - 9:40AM

We analyze the real-world prices of a new Chevy Bolt before and after the passage of the new federal tax law and find that the Bolt increased in price by $7,500. How were the law’s other goals met?

Super Cruise to Double its Network of Roads

GM Will Make it Easier to "Get Your Kicks on Route 66"

By Mary Conway on August 6, 2022 - 6:25PM

GM plans to double the Super Cruise network of roads. Drivers who have Super Cruise will soon be able to go "hands-free" on parts of the iconic Route 66 and other key highways.

NHTSA Probes Bronco Engines, GM Cameras, Other Stellantis Issues

NHTSA Has Busy Day Probing 2M Ford, GM, Stellantis Vehicles

By Marc Stern on July 27, 2022 - 3:59PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was busy this week as it launched investigations into Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. The probes involves almost 2 million vehicles.

GM's EV Line Aims To Answer Questions, Enhance GM's EV Sales Game

By Carl Malek on July 25, 2022 - 7:18PM

GM's quest to enhance EV sales has been an impressive effort, but while EVs have rapidly leaped into the mainstream, there are still questions that remain unanswered for consumers with a significant percentage of these customers not willing to enter the EV ranks until they get more information. GM is out to change that with an all-new EV hotline

Ford F-150 Lightning Performs Poorly in Truck Towing Challenge

Reasons Why Many Truck Owners are Sticking with ICE Over Electric

By Timothy Boyer on June 28, 2022 - 11:00AM

Should your next truck or other vehicle be an EV? You might want to consider the main reasons why truck owners are deciding to stick with their traditional internal combustion engine over a battery pack powered motor in this truck challenge video.

GM Makes Quick-Charging Easy and Easier to Find

By Mary Conway on June 27, 2022 - 10:52PM

GM is teaming up with EVgo to make quick-charging easily accessible. The network has more than 850 fast-charging locations, in more than 30 states and serves over 60 metropolitan areas

GM Marks Major BrightDrop EV Truck Delivery Milestone

By Mary Conway on June 21, 2022 - 10:49PM

GM's subsidiary BrightDrop has delivered 150 electric trucks so far to FedEx.

GM Defense Expanding to Win Canadian Business

GM Defense Hopes to Sell its Military Supertrucks to Canada

By Mary Conway on May 31, 2022 - 10:57PM

GM Defense plans to build some military vehicles in Canada, in hopes of winning business from the Canadian government. The plan includes vehicles like the Infantry Squad Vehicle based on the Chevrolet Colorado pickup.

General Motors Stakes Its Future On Full EV Lineup, Takes Risky Bet For The Long Haul

By Carl Malek on May 21, 2022 - 11:50PM

General Motors is preparing for an all-in bet on EV motoring with the company recently confirming that they are focusing on a future where the entire lineup will be pure EV vehicles.

GM Tries to Guarantee its Battery Supplies During Push for More EVs like the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

By Mary Conway on April 12, 2022 - 9:39PM

GM inks a new deal to acquire one of the rare metals needed for batteries. COVID has caused a multitude of problems with the supply chain just as most major automakers are scrambling to increase EV output!

Study Data Has Great News For Chevy Bolt’s Coming Market Return

By John Goreham on April 11, 2022 - 4:18PM

The Chevy Bolt has been out of the marketplace for a long time with a battery fire recall stopping sales. One study proves that this model is going to come back strong.

GM and Honda Agree to Build Millions of Affordable EVs Together by 2027

By Mary Conway on April 5, 2022 - 11:09PM

GM and Honda announced the agreement saying they can develop and build the affordable EVs together, faster than either company can achieve on their own.

Image of Mirai fuel cell vehicle by Toyota.

Toyota's Mirai Fuel-Cell EV Out-Delivers All of GM's EVs In Q1 In U.S.

By John Goreham on April 1, 2022 - 1:08PM

U.S. Market Fun Fact; Toyota put more hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles in driveways in the first quarter of 2022 than GM did all types of battery-electric vehicles.

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