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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.

New rear wheel drive Cadillac super sedan coming in 2015

By Patrick Rall on July 26, 2012 - 12:07PM

The Cadillac XTS has stormed onto the full size luxury car scene, doing a fine job of replacing both the STS and the DTS in terms of luxury and spaciousness but reports indicate that GM’s luxury line is planning a new full size, rear wheel drive flagship sedan that will take aim at the BMW 7 Series.

2013 Chevrolet Spark gets official fuel economy figures

By Patrick Rall on July 25, 2012 - 11:36AM

The official EPA fuel economy figures for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark have hit the internet and while the fuel economy numbers are solid – they are likely lower than General Motors had hoped when they planned to introduce the subcompact Spark to the US market.

Customer loyalty still ranks GM, Ford over Toyota, Honda

By Don Bain on July 24, 2012 - 2:45PM

Few verifiable statistics are more telling about automotive quality than when a customer repeats purchasing a particular brand. In those terms, GM and Ford are at the head of the pack in front of Toyota and Honda.

The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Dusk Convertible

GM announces new 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Dusk Coupe and Convertible

By Patrick Rall on July 24, 2012 - 9:35AM

General Motors has announced that for the 2013 model year, the Chevrolet Camaro Coupe and Convertible will both offer the new Dusk trimline package – adding style inside and out to the newest model year of the GM muscle car.

Chevrolet Volt owners have saved over $13.2 million in gas

By Patrick Rall on July 23, 2012 - 11:41AM

The Chevrolet Volt has been on sale for roughly 21 months and in that time, Volt owners have driven over 105 million miles with over 67 million of those on electricity – effectively saving those folks a combined total of over $13.2 million dollars at the pumps.

Ford, GM, Toyota, Nissan following different paths to electric car nirvana

By David Herron on July 21, 2012 - 10:06PM

If electric cars are our future, the automakers are following different paths to that goal, where most are focusing attention on one or two flagship electric vehicles, Ford is working on an across-the-board electrification strategy which will take several years to play out.

GM offers up new first images of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE

By Patrick Rall on July 17, 2012 - 5:25PM

It has been months since General Motors offered up the first official production information on the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE but as we near the launch of the 2013 model year vehicles – GM has offered up a handful of official images of the new Mustang Boss 302-fighting, Bowtie-clad muscle car.

The back end of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE

By Patrick Rall on July 17, 2012 - 5:23PM

The side profile of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE in red

By Patrick Rall on July 17, 2012 - 5:22PM

The side profile of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE in yellow

By Patrick Rall on July 17, 2012 - 5:21PM

Wirelessly charge your electric or plug-in hybrid

Electric Cars Charged Without Cables, Without Touching

By Nicolas Zart on July 17, 2012 - 4:19PM

When it comes to introducing risk free electric cars into the mainstream, car rental is a no-brainer. Wireless charging systems could be just the right push to increase the adoption and convenience.

Would you rent out your GM vehicle to strangers if OnStar could keep track of it for you?

By Aaron Turpen on July 17, 2012 - 4:09PM

General Motors has opened up its OnStar service to peer-to-peer car sharing service RelayRides, allowing people to share their cars through the P2P renter's experience with OnStar as the control system.

A look at the next generation 2014 Chevrolet Silverado testing (video)

By Patrick Rall on July 12, 2012 - 12:32PM

This morning, General Motors issued a brief statement proclaiming that their engineers are currently putting the next generation Chevrolet Silverado through the final testing processes at their company proving grounds in Yuma Arizona – including a short video of the new Chevy pickup all masked up, driving on the open road.

The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. Photo courtesy of Chevrolet

Chevy goes all in with money-back guarantee on new vehicles

By Don Bain on July 10, 2012 - 5:02PM

In a relatively unprecedented automotive marketing move, Chevrolet has announced a money-back offer that guarantees new cars and trucks, in an effort to attract new buyers into the showroom.

2013 Cadillac ATS 2.5L gets 22/33mpg EPA fuel economy ratings

By Patrick Rall on July 10, 2012 - 12:02PM

The first official fuel economy ratings for the upcoming 2013 Cadillac ATS sedan have hit the internet and the base model rear wheel drive sedan with the 2.5L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission will offer 22 miles per gallon around town and 33mpg on the highway.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 front fascia

Next generation Chevrolet Corvette C7 front fascia design leaked

By Patrick Rall on July 10, 2012 - 10:58AM

The next generation of the Chevrolet Corvette is expected to hit the market for the 2014 model year and although spy cameras have struggled to capture the C7 Corvette, it appears as though a company responsible for the tooling that will form the front fascia of the new Vette has accidentally leaked an early look at the new front end.

1971 Electric Karmann Ghia with Leaf's in background

When is an electric car not an electric car?

By David Herron on July 9, 2012 - 10:18PM

Phrases marketing like "extended range electric vehicle" serve a marketing purpose while creating confusion about the meaning of phrases like "electric car", "plug-in hybrid," and can lead to poor decisions by misinformed car purchasers.

Honda Might Be Bending the ROI Logic for its Fit EV Too Much

By Nicolas Zart on July 6, 2012 - 2:42PM

Desperate times call for desperate measures and the automobile industry has been known to twist and bend reality in order to sell its cars. When it comes to the new field of plug-in hybrids, PHEV and electric car, EV, this could back fire for companies guilty of pushing the message too far. It certainly doesn’t help push the technology forward.

General Motors grows by 15.5% in June 2012 as Buick charges back

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2012 - 9:25PM

June 2012 was good for the folks at General Motors as all four of their brands showed positive growth compared to the same month in 2011 but June was best for Buick – which posted an increase of almost 27%.

Chevy Volt continues to crush the Nissan Leaf in June 2012

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2012 - 1:57PM

For the fifth month in a row, the Chevrolet Volt continued its dominance of the electric car segment as it outsold the Nissan Leaf by more than a 3-to-1 ratio.

GM announces colossal recall of nearly 500k Chevy Cruze sedans

By Anthony Faccenda on June 22, 2012 - 6:41PM

The substantial recall was issued due to an under-shield engine problem, which may result in a fire.

GM retirees may retaliate against GM dropping retirement programs

GM may suffer future sales backlash from thousands of retirees

By Frank Sherosky on June 22, 2012 - 10:07AM

Many of the 118,000 salaried retirees are bitterly stating they will never buy another GM vehicle; and anyone who discounts the effects their numbers can have on sales should reconsider.

The back end of the Chevy Camaro WTCC safety car

2014 Chevrolet Camaro taillights revealed in new video?

By Patrick Rall on June 18, 2012 - 5:38PM

We recently took a look at the introduction of the Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe to the World Touring Car Championship, but upon closer investigation, it appears that the Camaro used as the Safety Car overseas features some unique taillights – possibly giving us a look at the taillight design of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro?

The back end of the 2011 Camaro Hot Wheels Concept at SEMA

By Patrick Rall on June 18, 2012 - 5:36PM

The back end of the standard production Chevrolet Camaro SS.

By Patrick Rall on June 18, 2012 - 5:35PM

The back end of the Chevy Camaro WTCC safety car with the brake lights lit

By Patrick Rall on June 18, 2012 - 5:34PM

General Motors trademarks the Cadillac LTS name - perhaps for a new RWD sedan

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2012 - 7:03PM

Car and Driver reported that General Motors has filed for a trademark for the name Cadillac LTS and while nothing is known about this possible future model – it could be the return of the premium flagship rear wheel drive luxury GM sedan.

GMRA slaps GM for latest salary pension actions

By Frank Sherosky on June 14, 2012 - 10:20PM

In a scathing letter to GM Chairman and CEO, Daniel Ackerson, the GMRA which represents salaried retirees expressed absolute consternation and disgust with GM's decision.

New Chevrolet SS Performance sedan to debut at 2013 Daytona 500

By Patrick Rall on June 14, 2012 - 9:18PM

The new Chevrolet SS Performance will reintroduce GM enthusiasts to the performance minded Chevy sedan and those hopeful buyers should mark their calendars for February 21st 2013 – as GM will use the 2013 Daytona 500 to unveil their newest performance road car along with the debut of the Chevrolet SS NASCAR race car.

Effect of the sun on a closed car on an 80 degree day

GM Offers Smart Advice on Kids and Hot Cars

By Keith Griffin on June 14, 2012 - 2:28PM

The tragedy of kids dying in hot cars can be avoided with smart advice from GM and Safe Kids USA.

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