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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.

Three Reasons the GM-Honda Agreement on Autonomous Cars Makes Perfect Sense

By Mary Conway on October 5, 2018 - 10:33PM

General Motors and Honda announced jointly this week that Honda is investing $2.75 billion in Cruise and GM's autonomous vehicle program to develop an autonomous vehicle. We look at why this tie-up makes perfect sense.

DSRC devices on a sign post and car roof, DSRC V2X traffic signal, and V2X cars and a scooter

The Car Language Dilemma of Radio-Based DSRC v. Cellular Based V2X: VHS or Betamax? 100 Years Ago: Gas or Electric Car?

By Al Castro on October 1, 2018 - 5:41AM

Which shall it be? Betamax or VHS? Although fully driverless autonomous cars are years and miles away, as we get there shortly, cars need to learn now, how to communicate to each other as they robotize. But car makers are battling each other over older radio DSRC v. the newer cellular V2X, and the debate, like American politics, is getting intense. It’s the same kind of moment we went through when deciding which video platform to use 40 years ago, even 100 years ago which kind of car, gas or electric?

Burt Reynolds' Bandit Re-creation is one of Auction's Top Sellers

By Mary Conway on September 30, 2018 - 5:54PM

Three of the late Burt Reynolds' movie car re-creations sold at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction. One of the vehicles brought in big money.

Array of BEV and PHEV cars from Tesla, Chevy, and Sono Motors

EVs On California HOV Lanes: Where All Plug-Ins are not the Same

By Al Castro on September 24, 2018 - 11:31AM

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: One of the fringe benefits of golden state citizenry is you get exemption from occupancy rules on California HOV lanes if you drive some kind of electric plug-in. But lately too many single occupant cars are clogging up the lane. They need to narrow the criteria. They started by asking WHO should be allowed access? Instead, maybe Californians need to start a national conversation with a reset to ask exactly: WHAT KIND OF ELECTRIC CAR should have access?

Three Famous Burt Reynolds' Movie Vehicles to Hit Auction Block This Week

By Mary Conway on September 23, 2018 - 10:32PM

Three vehicles that were personally owned by Burt Reynolds and featured in his most popular movies will be auctioned off this week. There is expected to be huge interest in the vehicles in the wake of Reynolds' recent death.

Where Electric Pickup Trucks Can Be Used If Produced Today

By Armen Hareyan on September 20, 2018 - 8:35AM

Last month Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla pickup truck may come sooner than thought. A week ago GM's Mary Barra hinted at possible electric trucks as well (according to the News Wheel). Here we are taking a look at where electric pickup trucks can possibly be used if they were produced today with rumored capabilities.

Tesla Model 3 Fast Charging vs Chevy Bolt

Tesla Model 3 Vs. GM’s Chevy Bolt: Who is the King of Fast Charging

By Simon Barke on September 5, 2018 - 6:54AM

Tesla Model 3 is three times better than GM's Chevy Bolt. Here is the truth about fast charging.

GM's New Charging Outpaces Tesla By a Factor of Three: 180 Miles in 10 Minutes

By Armen Hareyan on September 3, 2018 - 9:03AM

Imagine charging your electric car for 180 miles in 10 minutes. General Motor's new partnership with Delta Americas is going to be a game changer for Chevy Volt and Bolt owners as well as for all the GM electric cars.

Tesla Model S Battery Charging at Supercharger

The Worldwide Car Battery Shortage and is Your New Car Order Affected?

By Al Castro on August 17, 2018 - 7:37AM

With the growing rapid output of worldwide EV production, the glaring reality of supply and demand becomes more obvious as to which key players in the auto industry are prepared for battery shortages and which ones are not. Regardless, if the company you buy a BEV from is not one of “the big three,” you should expect you car order to be delayed because of battery shortages by the factory.

EV1 Wasn't Destroyed, GM Needed Time and Lessons Went to Volt

By Armen Hareyan on August 14, 2018 - 11:23AM

Many people think GM destroyed the EV1, but apparently it was never meant for sale. Here is what happened in reality.

GM's New Maven Program Asks Owners If They Want To Share Their Car To Earn Money

By Dean McManis on July 25, 2018 - 7:40PM

GM is betting on a new car-sharing program called Maven. It's essentially a ride-sharing but would you ever let someone else drive your car?

Cadillac's Pricing Problem and Buick's Potential Rebranding Opportunity with Velite 6 and Enspire

By Dean McManis on July 12, 2018 - 11:18AM

Velite 6 and Enspire definitely could be comeback vehicles for Buick in the United States.

What Comes After Chevy Bolt: There’s an Electric GM in Your Future

By Al Castro on July 10, 2018 - 2:21AM

GM’s race for 20 electric cars by 2023 is underway with two concept cars that most likely will go into production. They’re both Chinese Buicks, for now, one is a wagon, the other, an SUV with the potential to become something so much more.

Interesting Announcement from Honda and GM to Make EV Batteries Even Cheaper, More Powerful

By Armen Hareyan on June 7, 2018 - 4:40PM

There is a very interesting development to from Honda and the General Motors to make electric car batteries even cheaper and more powerful. At least Honda is getting more serious about EVs, not just fulfilling compliance requirements. GM may move beyond The Volt and Bolt.

What Will Return from China If Chevy Volt Falters in Upcoming Years

By Armen Hareyan on June 6, 2018 - 10:48PM

Many EV enthusiasts are wondering about General Motors increasing the number of EV models in China to 20, while keeping only two main models in the United States Chevy Volt and Bolt. But what will happen if the Volt sales falter in the United States in the upcoming Years?

Is There a Reason Chevy Doesn't Advertise Its EVs on TV? They Are Great Cars

By Armen Hareyan on May 28, 2018 - 10:30AM

GM makes great cars and Chevy makes great EVs. Yet, you will hardly see a Chevy Volt or a Chevy Bolt advertised on TV. Torque News wants to explore the situation and search if there is a reason for Chevy not advertising its electric cars on TV as actively as other major carmekers do.

4 Most Common Ways Dealers Steer Car Buyers away From EVs

By Armen Hareyan on May 24, 2018 - 8:01PM

The last time you went to a car dealership to buy a new or used car, most probably you were not introduced to the dealership's used or new electric car inventory. At last, this is according to a new study by a group of researchers who posed as car shoppers. I am not surprised as I will tell you what my local Chevy dealer told me once.

Why Ride-Sharing Service Lyft Wants to Start Scooter Service

By Mary Conway on May 21, 2018 - 11:16PM

The ride-sharing company called Lyft may start renting out scooters. Lyft is exploring the possibility of starting to rent out electric scooters in San Francisco.

Amazon Begins In-Vehicle Delivery Service - Is Your Car Compatible?

By John Goreham on May 8, 2018 - 12:09PM

Amazon can now deliver packages directly to vehicles. Is your car compatible with Amazon's system?

How GM Will Use 3D Printers to Speed Up EV Production

By Mary Conway on May 5, 2018 - 10:00PM

General Motors is teaming up with a company called Autodesk to use 3D printing to design and build auto parts that are lighter and can be produced faster. GM will use the new technology to bring electric vehicles, like the next generation Chevrolet Bolt, to market more quickly and efficiently.

By John Falk on April 27, 2018 - 5:50PM

Henry Ford once said about his Model T, "you can have any color as long as it's black". When I was a kid in the 60's the cars in my neighborhood were always painted cool colors. One neighbor owned a 59 Nash Rambler painted Plumb Purple. There were Orange Plymouth Road Runners. We had a Harvest Gold 67 Chevy Impala wagon. With the spring weather here I am seeing all the classic cars out riding around the neighborhood. And they are beautiful.

GM Should Advertise Chevy Volt: Here's My Sample

By John Falk on April 19, 2018 - 11:58AM

Chevrolet has been building The Chevy Volt since 2011. It is now in its 8th year of production and in the 2nd generation. With the competition in the electric car arena fierce, I am puzzled as to why GM does not advertise the best kept secret in electric car technology.

Buick Should Bring Velite 6 and Enspire EVs to the US Market

By Armen Hareyan on April 10, 2018 - 5:16PM

Torque News readers may know that Buick's Velite 6 electric vehicle and the concept electric SUV Enspire designed by GM Pan-asia centre are headed to the Beijing Internaltional Auto Show with the release date of April 25. US EV owners say GM should bring them to the United States too.

Uber Fatality vs Tesla Model X Fatality: The Difference and Safeguards for Self-driving Cars

By Armen Hareyan on April 4, 2018 - 9:11AM

Recently two major accidents shook the world of electric and self-driving cars: one involved self-driven Uber and the second involved a Tesla Model X in which autopilot was engaged.Is there a difference in these accidents? Tesla investors, in particular want to know because soon self-driving cars will be strictly regulated. Here are some details we know.

Ways GM Can Sell More Chevy Bolts and Help Customers To Get The Most Out of $7,500 Incentive

By Armen Hareyan on March 2, 2018 - 7:50PM

If you are in a market to buy a Tesla Model S, Model 3, Nissan Leaf, Chevy Bot or simply another electric car apparently there is a very good way of taking advantage of the $7,500 tax incentive if you own a 401K. And you dealership's salesman may not even know about it.

Chevy Volt and Bolt Are Great Cars, but Why Prius Outsells Them

By Armen Hareyan on February 6, 2018 - 10:23PM

In this story Chevy Volt and Bolt owners tell why Toyota Prius outsells Chevy Bolt and Volt. There are several objective reasons for that and GM must do something about them.

When Will Autonomous Vehicles Become a Reality and How Will They Really Be Used

By Anthony Amaturo on February 1, 2018 - 6:05PM

Predicted time-table shows we will see autonomous cars in our future, but large changes will come in decades because of incredible challenges and complex driving environment. These scenarios illustrate how autonomous vehicles could impact various users' travel

GM's 3-Step Strategy To Significantly Lower Bolt Price

By Armen Hareyan on January 9, 2018 - 8:15PM

How can General Motors lower the price of the Chevy Bolt and make electric car sales profitable. Apparently it has a 3-step strategy.

Ford F-Series Tops Americas 25 Bestselling Vehicles - Here are the Rest

By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2018 - 1:30PM

The Ford F-Series pickup is the bestselling vehicle in America for 2017, marking the 36th-straight year where the F150, F250 and F350 have combined to lead the US market – and here is a look at the rest of the top 25 sellers from last year.

2018 Corvette Carbon 65 Edition Z06 Coupe

1st Corvette Carbon 65 Edition Z06 Headed to Auction for Military Charity

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2017 - 2:12PM

General Motors has announced that the first 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Carbon 65 Edition Z06 coupe to come off of the assembly line will be sold at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction, with the proceeds going to the George W. Bush Presidential Center’s Military Service Initiative – a charitable organization which helps post-9/11 service members adjust to life after the military.

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