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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.

2012 Chevy Volt, charging, picture copyright GM

Driving 190 electric miles in a Chevy Volt blows up 35 mile range myth

By David Herron on April 3, 2012 - 4:59PM

The Chevy Volt is rated by the EPA with a 35 mile electric range, leading some to dismiss its electric capabilities, but last weekend a Florida man set out to see what was his total electric driving range, ending up 190 miles with 6 times the rated electric range.

Zipcar launches electric vehicle pilot program in Chicago with the introduction

Zipcar adding Chevy Volt and other electric cars in Chicago

By David Herron on March 31, 2012 - 8:01PM

Following car2go's deployment of electric cars in San Diego, Zipcar is adding five Chevy Volt's and up to 20 other electric cars in its Chicago car sharing fleet.

GM and Chevy aim to save $2 billion in global advertising with new Ad agency

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 28, 2012 - 4:47PM

General Motors (GM) is hoping to save around $2 billion dollars over the next 5 years. This isn't on manufacturing, labor, materials, or productions costs but on what most automakers see as necessity to sell cars, advertising.

GM's adaptation of Legos could help protect your car from problems

By John Goreham on March 27, 2012 - 8:49PM

General Motors and WellStar Health System have jointly developed a novel approach using Legos to tackle serious problems

Opel Ampera dominates Monte Carlo Rally [Video]

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 27, 2012 - 11:26AM

The Chevy Volt's European cousin, the Opel Ampera, won the 13th International Monte Carlo Rally in the electric cars and alternative propulsion category over the weekend. This is the first-time the Opel Ampera has competed in the Monte Carlo and won.

GM Ecotec Engine Hits 3 million Mark at Spring Hill Plant

By Keith Griffin on March 24, 2012 - 4:47PM

GM is touting the fact that its General Motor Spring Hill powertrain plant produced its 3-millionth Ecotec engine this week but the bigger story is really the fact that is has produced 1 million of the engines in the last 30 months alone.

Colorado residents can get $13,500 in tax credits for purchasing Chevy Volt

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 24, 2012 - 1:21PM

Colorado residents who are looking to buy or lease the Chevy Volt will be happy to hear they are eligible to receive a total of $13,500 in federal and State Tax credits.

GM's 120 Volt charger for the Chevy Volt

GM replacing Chevy Volt 120 volt chargers for customer satisfaction

By David Herron on March 22, 2012 - 9:53PM

In a move that isn't technically a "recall," GM has begun replacing Chevy Volt 120 volt charging cords with ones using thicker wires, following months of Volt owner reports of overheating charging cords.

GM partners with MTV to win over young consumers

By Anthony Faccenda on March 22, 2012 - 9:15PM

General Motors has just hired MTV Scratch to head a new marketing campaign designed to capture the elusive young adult demographic.

Lutz and Wagoner unveiling the Chevy Volt

Bob Lutz disappointed by Krauthammer and other Chevy Volt bashers

By David Herron on March 20, 2012 - 9:45PM

Bob Lutz's latest blog post on the Chevy Volt bashers finds him disappointed that a Conservative Icon like Charles Krauthammer would stoop to joining in with heaping lies upon the Chevy Volt.

Bob Tanner, 2012 Volt owner and Iraq War Vet

Iraq War Vet buys Chevy Volt to save money amid high gasoline prices

By David Herron on March 19, 2012 - 7:11PM

The rising cost of gasoline is leading many to seek alternatives, and one Iraq War Vet finds owning a Chevy Volt saves over $200 a month, plus addresses national energy security concerns.

GM's Akerson talks about auto industry bailout and a 140+ mile range Volt

By David Herron on March 15, 2012 - 8:49PM

Last week in an interview with the Commonwealth Club, GM's CEO Dan Akerson talked frankly about the auto industry bailout, the role of government in shaping industry, the responsibility of industry to be part of the solution to climate change and other problems, and battery technology that could deliver a 150-200 mile range Chevy Volt.

Robo-Glove or K-glove developed by GM and NASA

GM and Nasa developing Robo-Glove, expect factory floor use

By Frank Sherosky on March 14, 2012 - 11:23PM

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) and NASA are jointly developing a robotic glove called Robo-glove that auto workers and astronauts can wear to help do their respective jobs better while potentially reducing the risk of repetitive stress injuries.

GM recalls over 3k 2012 Buick Regal models due to lighting problem

By Anthony Faccenda on March 13, 2012 - 9:52PM

A software error has been linked to parking lamp failure in the all-new Regal.

Which electric car is best: Coda, i-Miev, Focus Electric, Leaf, Model S, or Volt

By David Herron on March 13, 2012 - 8:07PM

Coda Automotive is in the news with assembly of the companies first production electric car, so we take a look at the company's claim their electric car offers the best value proposition of electric cars in its class.

Gartner's Emerging Technology Hype Cycle

CalCars' Felix Kramer asks What's Dragging Down the Volt?

By David Herron on March 8, 2012 - 8:41PM

GM's 5-week production halt on the Chevy Volt has given ammunition to naysayers, while advocates like Felix Kramer say it's just a phase in the technology adoption curve.

Chevrolet New Sail sales propelling GM to another China auto market record

By Frank Sherosky on March 6, 2012 - 9:09PM

According to today’s GM media release, the latest sales figure for the Chevrolet New Sail set a record for the month; and confirms GM is still on a solid path in the Chinese auto market.

GM struggles in February 2012 but shows growth

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2012 - 1:24PM

February 2012 was a tough month for General Motors, with the largest of the American automakers ranking last in terms year over year growth but the good news was that with an improvement of 1.1%, the company still showed a positive growth in what proved to be a fairly bad month.

GM shuts down Chevy Volt production for five weeks, temporarily lays off 1,300

By Anthony Faccenda on March 2, 2012 - 9:18PM

Just one day after GM reported positive Volt sales in February, the automaker is ceasing production for 5 weeks due to overall poor sales.

The 2012 Chevy Sonic sold 3X more than the Aveo. Photo by Don Bain

Detroit's Big Three part of February's auto sales surge

By Don Bain on March 2, 2012 - 1:32AM

Ford, General Motors and Chrysler participated in an overall 15.7 percent surge in auto sales last month, the highest level of automotive sales since February 2008, three months before the economy lost its way.

Chevy Volt and battery pack, courtesy UBM Electronics

Chevy Volt teardown reveals future battery pack upgrades and safety monitoring systems

By David Herron on March 1, 2012 - 6:20PM

UBM Electronics recently performed a teardown of a Chevy Volt to better understand the technology, and learned the battery management system makes it easy to adopt future battery technologies.

The first teaser of the 2013 Buick Enclave

GM teases the upcoming 2013 Buick Enclave

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2012 - 12:12PM

Among the key vehicles from General Motors at April’s 2012 New York Auto Show will be the 2013 Buick Enclave – likely bringing about the first major refresh for the popular sport utility vehicle since it was introduced for the 2008 model year and today GM offered the first teaser image of the new SUV.

GM Returns Favor To Peugeot To Bring Small Engine Cars Back To The USA

By Nicolas Zart on February 29, 2012 - 5:01PM

The intricacies of carmakers reaching out to another are many and none more fascinating than GM and Peugeot working together to brave the rough seas ahead.

President Barack Obama at United Auto Workers Conference

Obama takes Romney to task over Let Detroit Go Bankrupt

By Don Bain on February 29, 2012 - 2:32AM

As the Republican primary was unfolding in Michigan, home state of the Big Three, President Barack Obama criticized Mitt Romney for his opposition to the government bailout of GM and Chrysler.

GM Powertrain Engineering Development Center in Turin, Italy

2013 Chevy Cruise Diesel roots run deep with Euro connections

By Frank Sherosky on February 22, 2012 - 10:56AM

Diesel engines, first invented in Europe, have long been known for their fuel efficiency and power. So, when General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) opted to add the engine to its 2013 Chevy Cruze, its Euro roots and connections at the GM Powertrain Engineering Development Center in Turin, Italy became the obvious choice.

Gasoline prices over the last few years, courtesy GasBuddy.com

Gingrich is wrong on both gun racks in Chevy Volts and US energy policy

By David Herron on February 21, 2012 - 7:23PM

During a campaign sweep through Georgia last weekend, Newt Gingrich had some interesting things to say about the ability of a Chevy Volt to carry a gun rack, and his fantasy of returning to $2.50 a gallon gasoline.

Global investment group buys almost 6% of GM

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2012 - 2:32PM

General Motors announced earlier this week that one of the world’s largest investment firms, Capital Research Global Investors, has purchased a substantial amount of GM stock that amounts to nearly 6% of the company’s overall outstanding shares.

Day chart late morning snapshot of GM stock

GM stock positive, but not overly reactive to first full-year report

By Frank Sherosky on February 16, 2012 - 11:28AM

In its first full year as a public company, General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) reported growth in the top and bottom lines, advanced global market share and made strategic investments in brands around the world, but traders know the reaction via the stock’s price dynamics is what counts.

GM's fact-telling and image rehabilitation in latest Chevy Volt ad

By David Herron on February 15, 2012 - 2:08PM

GM's latest video on YouTube attempts to reassure the public about Chevy Volt battery pack safety, in wake of the recent controversy over the battery pack fire during crash testing last year.

Bob Lutz says Volt bashing by right wingers harming American workers

By David Herron on February 13, 2012 - 8:08PM

GM's former CEO Bob Lutz publishes another op-ed piece in Forbes defending the Chevy Volt, and this time pointing fingers at right wing media figures, claiming their Volt bashing will cost American Jobs.

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