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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.

Cadillac will follow Chevrolet with 200-mile EV, could actually compete with Tesla

By Luke Ottaway on October 14, 2014 - 9:21AM

General Motors will have a respectable lineup of electric cars by the end of the decade, as the Cadillac product plan has recently been revealed to include three electrified models to join the Chevrolet EVs.

The 2016 Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid will be no ELR

By Luke Ottaway on October 6, 2014 - 5:48PM

Cadillac is planning to introduce a plug-in hybrid version of its upcoming CT6 large sedan next year. What we do know is that the luxury saloon will not bear much resemblance to the other Cadillac plug-in, the ELR.

Chevrolet Volt sales take a dive in September - is the 2016 model to blame?

By Luke Ottaway on October 1, 2014 - 4:32PM

After a promising August, the Chevy Volt ended its 2014 streak of monthly sales increases with a disappointing September. Is the upcoming 2016 model responsible?

The surprising culprit behind a recent Chevrolet Volt fire

By Luke Ottaway on September 25, 2014 - 12:34PM

“Electric car” and “fire” are words that EV advocates hate to see in the same sentence. But in the case of a Chevrolet Volt fire last month, the cause was a component found in every vehicle on the road today.

Not to be outdone by GM, Ford unveils plans for massive solar canopy for EV charging

By Luke Ottaway on August 14, 2014 - 11:19PM

GM has backed up its stated commitment to electric vehicles by leading the industry in workplace charging, particularly the solar-powered variety. Ford has responded with plans for a solar canopy of epic proportions, partly to charge its own electric vehicles.

GM may be trying to limit expectations for 2016 Chevrolet Volt

By Luke Ottaway on August 10, 2014 - 6:57PM

Has General Motors learned its lesson from the unreasonably high expectations it encouraged for the first-generation Chevrolet Volt? The automaker has toned down its position on the upcoming 2016 Volt and is reconsidering its marketing strategy.

Long-awaited 2016 Chevrolet Volt to reveal all at NAIAS in Detroit this January

By Luke Ottaway on August 7, 2014 - 8:17PM

Arguably the most polarizing car America has ever seen, the Chevrolet Volt is finally getting a major redesign. The next-generation Volt will make its first appearance at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this January, and we can’t wait.

Rumored 200-mile EV confirmed to be on the way for 2016 – but who will make it?

By Luke Ottaway on July 20, 2014 - 11:47PM

The Korean battery maker LG Chem has announced that it will supply the battery for a 200-mile electric vehicle in 2016. Which automaker signed the contract?

2015 Chevrolet Volt unexpectedly gets increase in battery capacity, range

By Luke Ottaway on July 16, 2014 - 10:55PM

Everyone seems to be holding out for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, the model year due for a significant redesign. Yet even the unheralded 2015 model has received an unexpected improvement.

Drastic price cuts place Cadillac ELR where it should have been all along

By Luke Ottaway on July 15, 2014 - 12:02AM

The Cadillac ELR has not sold well, mainly due to its disproportionately high sticker price. Cadillac and its dealers are getting desperate to move the vehicles.

5 Reasons GM Needs to Offer a Diesel-Powered Yukon/Tahoe

By Tim Esterdahl on July 14, 2014 - 3:20PM

For years, GM’s Yukon and Tahoe have been the large SUV of choice for families looking to go camping, boating, or taking a long trip. An incredibly useful transporter and hauler, the Yukon and Tahoe's only real downside is their relatively poor gas mileage. In all other respects - utility, durability, style, and comfort - these large SUVs are top-notch.

Is there a future for electric pickup trucks?

By Luke Ottaway on June 30, 2014 - 10:04PM

The electrification movement has largely ignored the segment that arguably needs it the most: pickup trucks. With one notable exception, we still won’t be seeing electric pickups on the road for some time.

Rumors that the Chevrolet Spark EV is destined to be more than a compliance car?

By Luke Ottaway on June 12, 2014 - 12:15AM

Though GM still insists the impressive little EV will remain only available in California and Oregon, a few Ohio and Michigan dealers claim otherwise. Could the Spark EV climb from the ranks of mere compliance?

GM Fires 15 for Ignition Recall Blunders, America Deserves to Know Who

By Patrick Rall on June 6, 2014 - 2:01PM

General Motors boss Mary Barra announced yesterday that 15 company employees have been fired as a result of the failure to recall the vehicles with the ignition problems and although America deserves to know what positions have been vacated – the company has only named one name thus far.

GM takes workplace charging to a new level, others should follow

By Luke Ottaway on May 28, 2014 - 10:33PM

General Motors is doing its best to convince the world that it is fully committed to the success of electric vehicles. The company now boasts 401 electric vehicle charging stations at its U.S. locations.

GM Recall Fallout - No More Car Keys, Push Button Standard

By Tim Esterdahl on May 19, 2014 - 1:57PM

The GM ignition switch debacle has raised an interesting question: Do we really need car keys? After all, if GM cars had used keyless, push-button ignition systems rather than physical keys, GM wouldn’t be in this mess.

2015 Chevy Spark EV gets battery overhaul after only a year on the market

By Luke Ottaway on May 16, 2014 - 9:28AM

Just a year into its life, the Chevy Spark EV will be updated for 2015 with an entirely new battery pack. The change will reduce costs and is indicative of GM’s sincere interest in building quality electric vehicles.

GM Posts First Quarter Profit Due to Pricing Strategy - Win?

By Tim Esterdahl on May 5, 2014 - 1:50PM

General Motors released its first quarter earnings report showing it narrowly avoided a much anticipated loss. Instead, GM turned a $125 million profit – down 86 percent versus last year. It looks like GM was able to avoid a recall induced loss thanks to its pricing strategy on full-size trucks.

GM Recalls 2.2 Million of the Same Small Cars for Another Ignition Related Issue

By Patrick Rall on April 11, 2014 - 1:53PM

General Motors has announced a new ignition recall that is technically separate of the previous ignition recall – although the 2.2 million cars included in this “new” recall are included in the previous recall so the total number of recalled vehicles won’t increase.

GM’s $450M investment in next-generation Volt hints at grand plans

By Luke Ottaway on April 8, 2014 - 3:01PM

Today GM officially announced it will invest $449 million to support the launch of the next-generation Chevrolet Volt and two upcoming unspecified models. The investment reaffirms GM’s commitment to the Volt and raises speculation about the mystery cars.

GM's Boy's Club has Thrown Mary Barra to the Government Wolves

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2014 - 7:13PM

There was much jubilation when it was announced that Mary Barra was named the first female CEO of a major global automaker – making her the most powerful woman in the world – but as Barra has become the face of the GM ignition cylinder recalls, it looks more and more each day like the “boy’s club” at GM has offered her up to be sacrificed for the mistakes of past company leaders.

GM Recalls Another 1.3 Million Cars for Steering Failures

By Patrick Rall on April 2, 2014 - 1:06AM

General Motors has issued yet another major recall, this time calling back 1.3 million small and medium sized cars over a concern that the power steering system could lose the power assist - making it much more difficult to drive and possibly increasing the chances of an accident.

GM Holds Line on Full-Size Truck Price, No Big Incentives Coming

By Tim Esterdahl on March 31, 2014 - 8:45PM

In recent weeks, GM has been getting criticized over its lack of rebates with their new full-size truck offerings. Specifically, sales volume has been down. Critics have wondered, where are the incentives to spur on sales? According to GM's CFO, this sales slow down is all part of the plan.

These 10 Points Explain What Consumers Need to Know about the GM Recall

By Mechele Dillard on March 31, 2014 - 4:55PM

The GM recall has gotten so complex for many owners, they are not sure exactly what to do or where to go at this point. These 10 points will get you going in the right direction to have your car ignition fixed at no cost to you.

Why can’t we agree on a DC fast charging standard?

By Luke Ottaway on March 22, 2014 - 2:07PM

There are now four different recognized charging standards worldwide for DC fast charging. This fragmentation of infrastructure hinders the growth of electric vehicles.

Toyota's $1.2 billion recall settlement could be worse news for GM

By John Goreham on March 19, 2014 - 3:19PM

$1.2 billion is bad news for Toyota, but GM’s coming recall fine could be larger

GM Recalls 1.3 Million SUVs Because Consumers Don't Pay Attention to Warning Lights

By Patrick Rall on March 17, 2014 - 2:47PM

General Motors issued another massive recall this morning, this time calling back roughly 1.3 million units of their popular large sport utility vehicles because of a wiring issue that could cause the seat mounted airbags not to open – but there is an interesting catch with this recall.

GM’s Ignition Recall Lapse - Fines, Investigation and Congressional Probes Oh My!

By Tim Esterdahl on March 11, 2014 - 5:01PM

For the last few years, GM has been on the comeback train by building better quality products and shaking up their product mix. This positive momentum has just been derailed by a huge failure to report a decades old problem and to conduct a timely recall. The recall lapse has all the markings of a train wreck. Here is what you need to know.

Chevrolet Volt to receive much-needed upgrade for 2016

By Luke Ottaway on March 8, 2014 - 8:42AM

The Chevrolet Volt has been the gold standard among plug-in hybrid electric vehicles since its much-hyped debut in 2010, but the vehicle has remained largely unchanged since and appears to be due for a refresh as sales have stalled in recent months. GM hopes the second generation of the Volt will rejuvenate its flagship plug-in.

GM is the Odds-On Favorite to Take North American "of the Year" Honors

By Patrick Rall on December 11, 2013 - 4:15PM

The jurors from the North American Car and Truck/SUV of the Year awards have announced their finalists for each category and with three of the six vehicles in the running for the top honors – General Motors finds themselves the odds-on favorite to win at least one of the awards.

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