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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.

How a Thick Impact-Resistant Film Offers Durable Protection for Your Car's Finish

By Chris Dawson on November 13, 2017 - 4:59PM

How an ultra-thin invisible top coat protects cars from stone chips and actually prevents damage.

Former GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz Predicts Cars Will Be Outlawed - Timeline

By John Goreham on November 8, 2017 - 1:00PM

General Motors' former Vice Chairman Bob Lutz has gone on the record predicting private cars will be outlawed on public roads. Listen to his points before you discount this prediction.

Why GM is charging ahead into electric vehicles

By Mary Conway on October 3, 2017 - 1:03PM

General Motors announced it is planning 20 new electric vehicles. What does this announcement really mean for customers?

Why Electric Pickup Trucks Are Not Taking Off

By Armen Hareyan on August 31, 2017 - 9:04AM

Electric cars are taking off. What's the problem with an electric pickup truck?

Something is Roaring Today at GM's Milford Proving Grounds

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2017 - 3:47PM

Anyone within a few mile radius of General Motors’ Milford Proving Grounds this morning likely heard the sweet roar of a high performance engine which could be the next generation Corvette ZR1 or the long-rumored mid-engine Corvette making repeated high speed runs on the secluded test track.

Electric vehicles require a new way to sell

By Buzz Smith on August 24, 2017 - 10:25AM

The Chevy Volt led me to a pretty drastic career change: selling cars at my Chevy dealership. I had no experience in commissioned sales and was a bit worried about my ability to make a living, but I knew I wanted the world to know about electric vehicles. I knew I had to be a part of the way forward.

Chevy Spark: The EV that GM left behind when it made the Bolt

By Jeff Schneider on August 18, 2017 - 4:34PM

Chevy Spark, being forgotten, is the true predecessor of Chevy Bolt that many people didn't even know existed.

GM Should Bring Baojun E100 Cheapest EV To USA and Sell For $5,000

By Armen Hareyan on August 10, 2017 - 9:52AM

Baojun E100 is the cheapest electric car in the world so far and GM is selling it in China for 5,300 dollars. Why can't GM somehow organize its production in the United States and sell it for $5,300 in the US?

Why Can't GM Improve Chevy Volt and Make It a Great EV

By Armen Hareyan on July 27, 2017 - 7:49PM

Why can't GM take the Chevrolet Volt and make it a great EV? It looks more beautiful than Tesla Model 3 and Nissan Leaf.

General Motors, Honda and Toyota roll the dice on a hydrogen fueled future

By Parks McCants on May 13, 2017 - 12:57PM

We read about it in the news, and now see zero emissions hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles roaming the streets of southern, central, and northern California. Is the fabled “Hydrogen Society” now upon us?

How To Minimize Car Battery Recharging Risk and How Wrong CCA Can Kill Your Battery

By Armen Hareyan on May 8, 2017 - 5:34PM

Today TorqueNews spoke with Dakota Campbell, who is a diesel mechanic for a company called Poldrack Auto in the Austin, TX area and is currently finishing up tech school to get his certification. I asked him about best car batteries and how to minimize charging risks. Here is what he said discussing the safety measures in regard to dying car battery.

General Motors Sells Opel, Vauxhall to Peugeot for $1.376 billion

By Patrick Rall on March 6, 2017 - 4:03PM

General Motors announced this morning that the company well sell the Opel and Vauxhall automotive operations in Europe and all of the accompanying assets with those brands including 11 production facilities and an engineering center to PSA – with a purchase price of 1.3 billion Euros or $1.376 billion US dollars.

GM, Honda Alliance Intent in Bringing Fuel Cell Technology Mainstream

By Parks McCants on January 30, 2017 - 12:01PM

As announced Monday in Detroit. The General Motors, Honda Fuel Cell Development Alliance formed in 2013, moves forward with a partnership manufacturing agreement furthering the intent to take Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology mainstream.

The GMC Sierra 1500 All-Terrain X is GM's Coolest Modern Truck

By Patrick Rall on January 17, 2017 - 2:51PM

I recently spent a week driving the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 All Terrain X and in addition to having a list of functional features which make this Sierra among the most capable off-road trucks in the half ton market – the exterior features of the All-Terrain X package makes this the coolest half ton truck GM has offered in the modern era.

Here are the Bestselling Trucks in America for 2016

By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2017 - 3:22PM

Yesterday we brought you the news that the Ford F Series pickup is the bestselling vehicle and truck in America for 2016 and today, we bring you a look at the rest of the sales numbers from the American pickup truck segment – including both full size and mid-size trucks from GM, FCA, Ford, Toyota, Nissan and Honda.

TN's Best Full Size Pickup Truck Stories of 2016

By Patrick Rall on December 29, 2016 - 5:42PM

Full size trucks are the most popular vehicles in the US market and with 2016 being a big year for big trucks, we have put together a list of some of the most significant news stories of our 2016 coverage of the full size truck segment in the US – including Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Ram and Toyota.

Volkswagen's Golf Family of Models Leads the Automaker's Sales Lineup, Across the Company

If It Seemed Like VW Ads Were Everywhere In 2015, You Were Right

By Marc Stern on December 10, 2016 - 10:43PM

Now we know, it wasn't anyone's imagination; Volkswagen outspent all other automakers in its 2015 ad budget so they were everywhere.

Chevy Silverado Gets Muddy Recently; its manufacturer was just granted a delay in a recall of 2.5 million older pickups and SUVs

NHTSA, In Unusual Move, Allows GM To Delay 2.5M Truck Takata Recall For Tests

By Marc Stern on November 22, 2016 - 9:19PM

In a highly unusual move, General Motors was granted a delay in a planned recall of 2.5 million older pickups and SUVs. The recall was part of the ongoing Takata airbag inflator safety recall.

GM races to grow its Maven car sharing network

By Mary Conway on November 17, 2016 - 7:18PM

Just a little over two weeks ago, GM announced its car sharing program was expanding into Los Angeles. Today they are adding Denver and San Francisco.

GM expands car sharing to Los Angeles

By Mary Conway on October 31, 2016 - 11:44PM

General Motors is taking its Maven car sharing program to Los Angeles. Maven members can rent cars for as little as $8 dollars an hour.

Why the GM and IBM deal may mean more spam for you

By Mary Conway on October 27, 2016 - 11:05PM

General Motors is teaming up with IBM's Watson to make things more convenient for you while you drive. The program will use Artificial Intelligence to tell you if you are close to your favorite coffee shop or store. In other words, GM and IBM are going to try to spam you through your OnStar.

Ford F150, Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado All Fail Ridiculous Headlight Test

By Patrick Rall on October 25, 2016 - 1:36PM

The IIHS has announced the results of their new headlight ratings test for the top trucks in the US market and the Ford F150, the Ram 1500, the Chevrolet Silverado, the Toyota Tundra and the Nissan Titan all did fairly poorly in the test – making you wonder how seriously a test can be taken when almost every vehicle in a popular segment fails the test.

Here’s How GM May Profit From The Dieselgate Class-Action Settlement

By Marc Stern on October 11, 2016 - 11:09PM

General Motors, seeking a piece of the huge $10 billion VW Dieselgate payout, plans to offer a 1.6-liter diesel powerplant in its compact crossover Equinox and two Chevy Cruze models.

How GM's new Army truck Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 could help all drivers in the future

By Mary Conway on October 3, 2016 - 2:55PM

General Motors and the U.S. Army unveiled its joint hydrogen fuel cell concept called the Chevrolet Colorado ZH2. Built on a modified Chevrolet Colorado chassis, the vehicle contains several technologies that may one day change the auto industry.

What's next now that Canadian GM strike is averted

By Mary Conway on September 20, 2016 - 10:24AM

American General Motors’ workers can breathe a sigh of relief now that a strike at GM in Canada was narrowly averted. The head of the Canadian auto workers union, Unifor, announced a tentative agreement had been reached late Monday. The agreement guarantees that the plant in Oshawa, Ontario, will stay open which was one of the union’s major concerns.

Why the contract talks between GM and the Canadian union have American workers on edge

By Mary Conway on September 18, 2016 - 6:01PM

It’s crunch time for General Motors and the Canadian auto workers’ union, Unifor. The contract runs out at midnight, September 19, 2016. Unifor has arranged for media rooms and briefing times for Monday, as the two sides try to hammer out an agreement before the strike deadline.

GM recalling more than 4 million vehicles worldwide: every current pickup and SUV

By Mary Conway on September 9, 2016 - 2:08PM

General Motors is recalling every current pickup and SUV worldwide, because of a software problem that can cause airbags to not inflate. The recall affects 3.6 million vehicles in the U.S. and more than 4 million globally.

The Canadian auto union picks GM as a strike target

By Mary Conway on September 6, 2016 - 10:48PM

The head of Unifor, the Canadian auto workers union is focusing on General Motors as this year’s strike target in negotiations. Any walkout at GM Canada would be felt almost immediately in America. Workers at GM in Canada make several key engines that are used in Silverados, Tahoes and Camaros so any shortages could quickly stall American plants.

GM and U.S. Army confirm joint fuel cell vehicle

By Mary Conway on August 30, 2016 - 4:09PM

General Motors and the U.S. Army are cooperating on a fuel cell vehicle and we will get to see it in October. The automaker is releasing a teaser photo of the vehicle, based on the Chevrolet Colorado truck platform . The actual vehicle will be unveiled at the fall meeting of the Association of the United States Army, in Washington, D.C., in October.

Car Companies and Makes Affected By ARC Probe and Takata Airbag Recalls

By Marc Stern on August 5, 2016 - 4:57PM

Hyundai joins General Motors, Kia and Fiat Chrysler in ARC probe, while Takata recall affects 31 makes.

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