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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.

The 2013 Corvette ZR1 and the 2013 SRT Viper

The Corvette ZR1 beats the 2013 Viper GTS in Motor Trend test - SRT blames the driver

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2012 - 1:51PM

The folks at Motor Trend recently took the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the 2013 SRT Viper GTS to Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway with the bowtie-clad supercar coming away the winner – but it comes with a bit of controversy due to their driver choice according to the people at Chrysler.

GM repurchasing 200 million shares of stock from the US Government

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2012 - 9:51AM

General Motors announced this morning a plan to buy back 200 million shares of the stock issued as repayment for the 2008 bailout loans – a move that will put $5.5 billion US dollars back into the US Treasury – as the Feds prepare to unload all of their ownership in the automaker within the next 12 to 15 months.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette front end drawing revealed on Facebook

By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2012 - 12:46PM

Yesterday we had a look at the third official GM teaser video of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette that focuses on the interior of the new American supercar and today, we get a look at some basic line drawings of the new Corvette front end from the Facebook page of well known automotive paparazzi Chris Doane.

The first official teaser of the 2014 Cadillac ELR

GM teases the Chevy Volt based Cadillac ELR ahead of Detroit debut

By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2012 - 12:03PM

The 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next January will bring about the debut of the Cadillac ELR – a luxury electric vehicle based on the drivetrain and chassis architecture of the Chevrolet Volt – and with about a month until the big debut, General Motors has offered up the first teaser shot of the new electric Caddy.

A rear shot of the 2009 Cadillac Converj

By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2012 - 12:01PM

A side profile of the 2009 Cadillac Converj

By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2012 - 12:00PM

A front end shot of the 2009 Cadillac Converj

By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2012 - 11:59AM

2014 Chevrolet Corvette teaser video #3 hints to improved interior quality

By Patrick Rall on December 17, 2012 - 5:40PM

General Motors has released what is the third official teaser video of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette and this time, we get a look at the interior of the upcoming C7 – although this video shows us less of the actual car than the previous videos.

A review of the 2013 Cadillac Escalade Platinum: the icon of American opulence

By Patrick Rall on December 17, 2012 - 2:38PM

When you look at the traditions of American luxury it is all about being the biggest and having the best of everything - two qualities that are well represented in the 2013 Cadillac Escalade Platinum and while the top of the line Escalade might carry a big price tag, there is no question that this is truly a premium American luxury vehicle.

The dash of the 2013 Cadillac Escalade Platinum

By Patrick Rall on December 17, 2012 - 2:35PM

The seats of the 2013 Cadillac Escalade Platinum

By Patrick Rall on December 17, 2012 - 2:34PM

The rear end of the 2013 Cadillac Escalade Platinum

By Patrick Rall on December 17, 2012 - 2:34PM

The side profile of the 2013 Cadillac Escalade Platinum

By Patrick Rall on December 17, 2012 - 2:33PM

Ward's announces their 10 Best Engines for 2013

By Patrick Rall on December 13, 2012 - 4:45PM

The people at Ward’s Auto have announced their 10 Best Engines for 2013 and as the “premier industry honors for car and light truck engines” – this is an important award for the makers behind the 10 engines to claim this year’s award.

Redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra debut on Facebook

By Patrick Rall on December 13, 2012 - 11:57AM

At 9:30am this morning, General Motors used the social networking site Facebook to unveil the next generation of their topselling full sized pickups with the introduction of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra – with a refined cabin, new engine options and what looks to be a light refresh to the exterior.

The new 2014 GMC Sierra

By Patrick Rall on December 13, 2012 - 11:47AM

2013 North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists announced

By Patrick Rall on December 12, 2012 - 10:17PM

The 50 jurors from the North American Car and Truck of the Year panel have announced the finalists for the 2013 award with a pair of trios that are as interesting as ever with the new Ford C-Max hybrid in the running for Truck/Utility of the Year while Car of the Year has three sedans that could stand to benefit greatly from the major award.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado teased, will debut tomorrow on Facebook (Updated)

By Patrick Rall on December 12, 2012 - 1:03PM

The Chevrolet Facebook page with play host to the official debut of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado on Thursday December 13th (that’s tomorrow) – finally giving the world a look at the next generation of the popular Chevy pickup and bringing the full details on the new General Motors truck lineup.

Cadillac, Buick lead GM in November 2012 sales growth

By Patrick Rall on December 11, 2012 - 12:33PM

While General Motors was one of the less successful automakers in the US auto industry in terms of year over year growth – GM still showed positive growth last month and in the long run, that is what the company is the most concerned with reporting.

Forgiato hides the headlights of the Chevrolet Camaro (Video)

By Patrick Rall on December 10, 2012 - 11:09AM

Forgiato is best known in the automotive world for their massive wheels with a distinctly modern design but the company is making news now thanks to their new “retractable hidden headlight grille” for the Chevrolet Camaro – a new accessory for the American muscle car that is making its internet debut in the video below.

GM, Honda, Mercedes Benz reach critical global milestones

By John Goreham on December 7, 2012 - 10:35AM

Three automakers' sales milestones this month offer an interesting glimpse into just how global the auto market is

The Nissan Leaf leads the EV segment as the Chevy Volt stumbles in November

By Patrick Rall on December 4, 2012 - 4:33PM

All good things must come to an end and for the folks at General Motors, November 2012 brought about an end to the 9 month long beating that the Chevrolet Volt has handed the Nissan Leaf in the battle of the mainstream electric vehicles – although the electric Chevy still has a massive lead in overall 2012 sales.

The Place of Chevy Spark EV Place In This Market

By Nicolas Zart on December 2, 2012 - 3:50PM

GM is betting a lot the its upcoming Chevy Spark EV will find its market niche with urbanites and city dwellers. The car comes with an intelligent array of smartphone infotainment systems.

The speedometer and tachometer of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette

New 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 video teases new digital gauge cluster

By Patrick Rall on November 29, 2012 - 7:23PM

General Motors has just released what is technically the third teaser of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette with this newest video offering us a look at just a bit of the high tech gadgetry that will be found in the new C7 when it debuts on January 13th 2013 including a 200 mile per hour speedometer and a massive tachometer – both of which are located on a new digital readout cluster.

Tony Stewart's 2013 Chevrolet SS Sprint Cup car

The 2013 Chevrolet SS debuts in NASCAR form

By Patrick Rall on November 29, 2012 - 2:54PM

We have known for months that General Motors will be debuting a new model for the 2013 model year that would serve as a new performance car in showrooms around the country as well as a new name in NASCAR and today, the new 2013 Chevrolet SS debuted in stock car form – giving us our first hints as to what the upcoming road car should look like.

The back end of the new 2013 Chevrolet SS NASCAR Sprint Cup Car

By Patrick Rall on November 29, 2012 - 2:52PM

The side profile of the new 2013 Chevrolet SS NASCAR Sprint Cup Car

By Patrick Rall on November 29, 2012 - 2:51PM

The front end of the new 2013 Chevrolet SS NASCAR Sprint Cup Car

By Patrick Rall on November 29, 2012 - 2:51PM

Fisker Automotive hires former GM marketing chief for interim marketing job

By David Herron on November 28, 2012 - 11:56PM

Former GM marketing chief, Joel Ewanick, is stepping in to replace retiring John Beattie, in a move that could reawaken rumors that Fisker plans to take on the Chevy Volt in a few years.

Jon Lauckner, General Motors Chief Technology Officer, vice president of Global

GM accelerating electric vehicle technology development, in China

By David Herron on November 27, 2012 - 4:22PM

Jon Lauckner spoke in Beijing today about GM's research into vehicle electrification, and the expansion of GM's electrified vehicle research and development operations in China.

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