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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.

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.

Chevy Volt posts 2nd best month of 2012 in July, continues to pound Nissan's Leaf

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2012 - 3:18PM

The Chevrolet Volt continued its vast dominance of the electric vehicle segment in the US in July 2012 with their second best month of the year in terms of sales volume – with 1,849 units sold equaling nearly five times the number of Nissan Leaf electric vehicles sold in July.

The 2013 Buick Verano Turbo offers 31mpg

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2012 - 2:04PM

The EPA has released their official fuel economy figures for the new 2013 Buick Verano Turbo, with the performance minded compact luxury sedan offering 20 mpg around town, 31 on the highway and a combined figure of 24 miles per gallon when fitted with the 6-speed manual transmission.

GM Global Marketing Boss Ewanick resigns

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2012 - 3:29PM

General Motors announced yesterday that Global Marketing Chief Joel Ewanick had resigned after roughly a year and a half at the position – with little explanation or clarity as to why he left and whether or not it was truly a resignation.

If A New Electric Car Is Too Expensive, Build Your Own

By Nicolas Zart on July 30, 2012 - 2:07PM

If electric cars are expensive so far, the choice is growing, so is the affordability. But if $30,000 is still too much, then how about converting your own oldie into an EV?

GM announces pricing for 2013 Camaro 1LE and ZL1 Convertible

By Patrick Rall on July 30, 2012 - 1:51PM

While speaking at an event on Sunday in Grand Rapids Michigan, Chevrolet Camaro Chief Engineer Al Oppenheiser announced some official pricing for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro – including a price of just $37,035 for the new Camaro LE and $60,445 for the new Camaro ZL1 Convertible.

GM's Opel to take on Mini and Fiat 500 with Adam

By Aaron Turpen on July 29, 2012 - 4:01AM

General Motors will be unveiling its Opel Adam at the Paris Auto Show in September, a direct 3-door competitor to the BMW Mini and Fiat 500 in Europe.

GM investing $850M in Canadian R&D

By Aaron Turpen on July 27, 2012 - 5:30AM

General Motors is investing $850 million Canadian into research and development into light-weighting materials, mechatronics, software and communications for global vehicle platforms.

GM reconsidering support of Penn State due to Sandusky sex scandal

By Patrick Rall on July 26, 2012 - 7:32PM

General Motors is reportedly considering their sponsorship program with Penn State University as a result of the Jerry Sandusky child sex scandal that rocked their football program and the school as a whole – while also leading to unprecedented sanctions against the school by the NCAA.

Production begins for the 2013 Cadillac ATS

By Patrick Rall on July 26, 2012 - 3:17PM

Today at General Motors’ Lansing Grand River Assembly plant in Michigan, the first 2013 Cadillac ATS intended for public sale rolled off of the assembly line – marking the official beginning of the new sport sedan’s attack on the market segment dominated by the BMW 3 Series.

It's official: the Chevrolet Camaro is coming to NASCAR for 2013

By Patrick Rall on July 26, 2012 - 1:07PM

Ford and Dodge have been running their respective muscle cars in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for over a year now but General Motors just announced that when the 2013 NASCAR season kicks off next February in Daytona – the NASCAR Mustang and Challenger will be joined by the Chevrolet Camaro.

The front end of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro NASCAR Nationwide Series car

A side view of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro NASCAR Nationwide Series car

By Patrick Rall on July 26, 2012 - 1:04PM

The front end of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro NASCAR Nationwide Series car

By Patrick Rall on July 26, 2012 - 1:03PM

2012 Toyota Tundra decked out for offroad racing. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain

Toyota tops General Motors in global auto sales once again

By Don Bain on July 26, 2012 - 12:51PM

Both Toyota and General Motors released their first half sales totals for 2012 yesterday, revealing Toyota has sold 300,000 more cars than GM so far this year, marking a dramatic turnaround for the Asian brand.

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