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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.

2013 Buick Encore priced from $24,950

By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2012 - 12:55PM

General Motors recently announced the pricing for the 2013 Buick Encore with the price for the luxurious entry level, front wheel drive trimline starting at just $24,950 (including destination of $750) and option packages bringing the price of the fully loaded Encore into the low $30s.

GM offers touchscreen training for confused customers

By Anthony Faccenda on September 22, 2012 - 4:39PM

In an effort to combat the MyFord Touch's negative press and to retain its customers, GM will being offering its customers touchscreen training.

A look at the upcoming and current Buick and GMC lineup

GM teases new Buick Regal, LaCrosse, GMC Sierra, Yukon coming within 12 months

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2012 - 12:38PM

General Motors announced last night that the Buick and GMC brands would be receiving nine new models in their lineup over the next 12 months with some of the most popular vehicles in those two brands getting a refresh – including the Buick Regal, the Buick LaCrosse, the GMC Sierra and the GMC Yukon.

GM recalls 426,000 sedans overall rollaway risk

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2012 - 11:04AM

General Motors and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of over 426,000 midsized sedans including the Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura and Pontiac G6 sedans over a concern that a component inside the automatic transmission could fail – possibly making it impossible to restart or even allowing the vehicle to roll away when the vehicle is parked.

Federal Government denies GM request to sell off ownership

By Patrick Rall on September 17, 2012 - 9:38PM

According to multiple sources, the United States Treasury Department has declined a plan by General Motors which would relieve the federal government of its portion of the American automaker that was gained via the “bailout loans” through GM’s Initial Public Offering (IPO).

What does a Nissan V8 racing engine have to do with GM, the UAW, and pickup trucks

By John Goreham on September 17, 2012 - 11:55AM

Austrialians are very big muscle-car fans and just like in the classic Movie Mad Max, may one day be the home of the last of the V8 interceptors.

General Motors trademarks Z28 name - perhaps to replace the Camaro ZL1 or SS

By Patrick Rall on September 14, 2012 - 1:16PM

General Motors has once again filed for a trademark of the name Z28 – sending the automotive media and Camaro enthusiast world into a frenzy of what is coming next to the Chevy muscle car with discussions suggesting that the Z28 name could replace either the Camaro ZL1 or Camaro SS trimline in the near future.

GM's first Tracking Solar Tree by Envision Solar. Image courtesy of GM.

GM getting its second sun-tracking Solar Tree from Envision Solar

By Don Bain on September 8, 2012 - 10:46PM

Imagine driving your electric car to work and parking beneath a large shade structure that you can actually plug your car into – and it tracks the sun delivering up to 30 percent more power from the sun’s daily trek. GM is getting their second Tracking Solar Tree at its Milford Testing Ground.

GM stops deliveries of 60k 2013 vehicles due to OnStar glitch

By Anthony Faccenda on September 8, 2012 - 5:06PM

The software issue affects multiple Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles.

All 4 GM brands show growth in August 2012

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2012 - 1:13PM

The sales results are in for August 2012 and for the folks at General Motors, it was a good month with all four of their existing brands showing positive growth – helping the largest of the Detroit Big 3 to beat out Nissan and BMW in terms of year over year growth.

The Chevrolet Camaro battles beat in August 2012, beating Mustang, Challenger

By Patrick Rall on September 4, 2012 - 6:09PM

The Chevrolet Camaro did what it has not been able to do since April of this year, posting higher sales than the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger in a month where the Mustang has been as close as it has been all year in passing the Camaro for the top spot in muscle car sales.

The great year continues for Chevy Volt, crushing the Nissan Leaf in August 2012 sales

By Patrick Rall on September 4, 2012 - 4:49PM

General Motors predicted that the Chevrolet Volt would have its best month ever with more than 2,500 units sold and as the August 2012 sales statement has been issued, the Volt has vastly exceeded that number - moving a whopping 2,831 units and continuing the landslide beating of the Nissan Leaf.

Chevy Volt on pace to set new monthly sales record in August 2012

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2012 - 5:21PM

While we likely not have the official August 2012 sales figures from around the American auto industry until early next week, a GM representative has stated that the Chevrolet Volt is on pace to sell over 2,500 units – marking the best ever sales month for the electric Chevy along with the best sales month for a single EV in the US.

The Chevrolet Camaro pace car in bright pink

Chevrolet supports breast cancer research with a pink Camaro SS Pace Car

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2012 - 1:48PM

This weekend as the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series arrive at Atlanta Motor Speedway they will be joined by a specially painted pink 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe that will serve as the official pace car for Sunday’s Advocare 500 – lapping the field under caution while also donating money to the American Cancer Society.

GM to idle Chevy Volt plant for 4 weeks in September, October

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2012 - 12:10PM

While GM has not confirmed the news, unnamed sources have indicated that the General Motors Hamtramck Assembly Plant that builds the Chevrolet Volt will take four weeks off starting in September and running through October – marking the second time this year where GM has paused production of the hot selling electric Chevy.

GM and Chrysler ban Presidential campaign visits

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2012 - 3:55PM

General Motors and the Chrysler Group have both banned visits at any of their facilities by either of the Presidential hopefuls until after the election on November 6th in an effort to keep their company name from being involved in either of the campaign trails.

GM helps to develops new rear impact crash protection technology

By John Goreham on August 27, 2012 - 12:28PM

GM continues its longstanding research and development with a new emphasis on rear impact injury prevention.

A customized Chevrolet Sonic Sedan at SEMA 2011

GM recalls 44k+ 2012 Chevy Sonic over windshield washer issues

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2012 - 12:08PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and General Motors have announced a recall of select 2012 Chevrolet Sonic sedans and hatchbacks over a concern that the windshield wiper washer system may not function as expected, which could decrease visibility and increase the chances of an accident.

GM granted 30 day extension to address ridiculous Spyker/Saab lawsuit

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2012 - 11:01AM

General Motors has been granted a 30 day extension to reply to the absurd $3 billion lawsuit presented by Spyker which claims that GM intentionally worked to drive the Saab brand into bankruptcy after Spyker purchased the failing brand from GM.

Who drives electric and plug-in hybrids in Washington DC?

Which Politicians Drive Electric And Plug-In Vehicles In Washington DC

By Nicolas Zart on August 24, 2012 - 3:56PM

Politicians are not known to talk the talk and walk the walk at the same time. It might surprise you that only 3 politicians in Washington DC actually have plug-in cars.

GM miles from reality - UK bans Ampera (Volt) ad

By Aaron Turpen on August 23, 2012 - 7:13PM

General Motors has yet again come under fire for misleading advertising on the Volt, in this case the European version, the Ampera. The United Kingdom has banned an ad claiming the Ampera is capable of 360 miles of range.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 front fascia

GM to stop Corvette plant tours in preparation for C7 production

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2012 - 4:08PM

General Motors has announced that on September 14th 2012, the company will suspend all plant tour programs at the Bowl Green Kentucky plant that builds the Chevrolet Corvette as the company prepares to begin production of the next generation “C7” Corvette.

GM to build next generation Chevrolet Cruze in Lordstown Ohio

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2012 - 3:40PM

General Motors has announced that they will make a sizeable investment in their Lordstown Assembly Plant in Ohio to build the next generation of the popular Chevrolet Cruze – a model expected to launch late in 2014 for the 2015 model year.

The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox AWD LTZ: affordable luxury in a compact SUV

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2012 - 1:49PM

The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox AWD LTZ is the top of the line trim package for the smallest of the Chevy sport utility vehicles and the level of detail inside allows this compact SUV to offer luxury comforts with a price well below comparably equipped models around the industry.

The Chevy Spark Color Run Pace Car. Photo courtesy of Chevrolet.

Color conscious Chevy Spark picked as pace car for The Color Run

By Don Bain on August 22, 2012 - 4:27PM

What’s a color conscious car like the Chevy Spark going to do to build a name around the country? How about being the pace car for The Color Run, a series of 5K races featuring runners fit to be dyed!

A pair of 2013 Chevy Sonic RS hatchbacks

Sporty 2013 Chevy Sonic RS priced starting at just $20,995

By Patrick Rall on August 22, 2012 - 11:25AM

General Motors has announced the pricing of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS and the sporty 5-door hatchback fitted with a turbocharged engine, a 6-speed manual transmission and a slew of physical changes inside and out starts at just $20,995 including the $795 destination fee.

GM blames after-market software for Duramax problems

By Aaron Turpen on August 22, 2012 - 5:09AM

General Motors is telling dealerships how to look for after-market modifications to control software that voids warranties and can cause damage to Duramax diesel engine components.

GM's Spark EV could be a winner if GM plays its cards well

The Heavy Spark EV Bet For GM

By Nicolas Zart on August 22, 2012 - 3:43AM

Will the Spark EV change your mind about GM? Will it be the electric car that launches it back positively forward? And if the Volt is an “electric car”, what is the Spark EV?

Circles of communication between connected cars

Traffic accidents may cease due to connected vehicle research in Ann Arbor MI

By David Herron on August 21, 2012 - 9:54PM

GM and other automakers are working with U of Michigan researchers on connected vehicle research aimed to collect data on vehicle-to-vehicle communication, which could reduce or eliminate traffic jams, traffic accidents, increase the efficiency of driving, reducing fuel use, and usher in a wave of robotically driven cars.

Chrysler, Ford show how it's done at the 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2012 - 2:09PM

After a week of festivities in the metro Detroit area, the 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise has come to a close and once again – the Chrysler Group and Ford Motor Company displays were among the bigger and best along the multi-mile cruise route.

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