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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.

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.

California's green carpool lane sticker is slow to get going

California HOV Access OK Off To A Slow Start

By Nicolas Zart on August 21, 2012 - 6:28AM

California's HOV "Access OK" for next generation of clean-air cars, Plug-In Hybrid, PHEV and electric cars, EV might seem off to a slow start, but are estimates a little too optimistic?

Will the Cadillac ELR wow the Chinese market?

GM Rides A Tricky Electric Balance In China

By Nicolas Zart on August 20, 2012 - 3:32AM

General Motors is enjoying success in China as part of its electrification program. Will the company be able to sustain it and will the Cadillac ELR fuel its thrust forward?

GM battery research in China leading to affordable electric cars

By David Herron on August 18, 2012 - 4:53PM

GM's large new battery research center in Shanghai China has reached a milestone in developing battery technology the company claims will enable affordable electric cars with longer driving range.

GM, Isuzu recall nearly 250k mid-size SUVs over door fire concerns

By Anthony Faccenda on August 18, 2012 - 11:30AM

The recall stems from the NHTSA door fire probe, which was launched in February 2012.

Better Place achieves 24hrs drivin record

Better Place Achieves 24hrs Electric Drive Record

By Nicolas Zart on August 16, 2012 - 6:31AM

By swapping the battery pack, Better Place allows a modified Holden to achieve a new record, 1,172 miles driven in 24 hrs.

GM showcasing 60 years of Corvette at Woodward

By Aaron Turpen on August 15, 2012 - 1:41PM

General Motors has events planned all week for the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit, including sponsorship of the Dream Cruise itself on the 60th anniversary of the legendary Corvette.

2012 COPO Camaro production #3 runs a stock 8 second quarter mile (video)

By Patrick Rall on August 14, 2012 - 11:36AM

Yesterday we brought you the news that the first group of 2012 Chevrolet COPO Camaro drag cars had left the factory en route to the private owners around the country and today we have our first look at the new COPO Camaro in action – with stunning results of an 8.88 quarter mile with a trap speed of 142.9 miles per hour.

The first Chevrolet COPO Camaro drag cars meet the world (Video)

By Patrick Rall on August 13, 2012 - 3:05PM

It was almost a year ago that General Motors introduced the new COPO Camaro drag car concept at the 2011 SEMA Show but as we hit the peak of the summer drag racing season for 2012 – GM has built and sent out the first production examples of the modern COPO Camaro.

GM CEO Akerson buys another half million dollars in company stock

By Patrick Rall on August 13, 2012 - 10:31AM

General Motors announced late last week that company Chief Executive Officer Dan Akerson has purchased another 25,000 shares of company stock – an amount worth over a half million dollars – increasing his total ownership to 272,838 shares.

The Osborne Legacy, GM's 200 mile electric car, and electric car adoption

By David Herron on August 11, 2012 - 4:04PM

Could the Osborne Effect (preannounced future products dry up sales of current products) delay adoption of electric cars?

A123 receives needed funds to continue its operations

Struggling A123 Systems Receives Overseas Cash Flow

By Nicolas Zart on August 11, 2012 - 6:25AM

One of the original lithium-ion battery cell maker A123 Systems has been going through tough times these past few years, flirting with bankruptcy. A Chinese auto party company has just injected $450 million into it.

Envia's 45 amp-hour lithium-ion battery cells

GM's Akerson promises 200 mile range electric car in a few years

By David Herron on August 10, 2012 - 12:40PM

Speaking to an employee meeting this week, GM's CEO Dan Akerson talked about research between GM and Envia Systems developing battery technology which should allow GM to build 200 mile range affordable electric cars in the next two-to-four years.

Plug-In Hybrids offer the best of all worlds

Plug-In Hybrids Favored By Potential Electric Car Buyers

By Nicolas Zart on August 8, 2012 - 5:26AM

It’s not too surprising to find that plug-in hybrids, PHEV should outsell pure electric cars in the near future. Now backed by fresh studies, this should influence how carmakers respond to this new demand.

NanoSteel could be a game-changer for GM

By Denis Flierl on August 7, 2012 - 7:51AM

General Motors has announced that it is investing in NanoSteel Company, a leader in high-strength steel that could be a global game changer.

The DoD is turning more and more toward electric cars

Department of Defense Increasingly Turns To Electric Cars

By Nicolas Zart on August 6, 2012 - 6:50AM

It’s not too uncommon to find hybrids and electric cars within the Department of Defense budget. What’s interesting is that the Department is looking more and more into their increased use.

GM sees growth slow in July 2012 on rental fleet decline

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2012 - 1:37PM

General Motors reported a year over year decline in sales of 6.4% but the company points out that the decline is due in large to the decline in sales to rental car companies and other large fleets while retail sales only declined by about 3% in July 2012.

The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 in Gotta Have It Green

Ford Mustang continues to roll, outsells Camaro and Challenger again in July 2012

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2012 - 4:19PM

Sales numbers for the muscle car segment in America were down a bit in July 2012 but that didn’t stop Ford Motor Company from being the top dog in the rear wheel drive performance car class for the third month in a row – beating the Chevrolet Camaro by a margin of just 445 units.

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