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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.

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.

GM's CEO plots a path for higher tax-free profits

By John Goreham on June 13, 2012 - 8:23AM

Unsatisfied with the great sales volume, GM CEO Dan Akerson targets more untaxed profits.

2013 Chevrolet Volt offers better electric range, improved MPGe

By Patrick Rall on June 7, 2012 - 11:47AM

General Motors has just announced the official EPA fuel economy figures for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt and the newest version of the electric Chevy sedan offers more all-electric range, improved fuel economy (MPGe) and an improved total driving range.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney

Romney would sell GM stock quickly if elected

By Patrick Rall on June 5, 2012 - 11:07PM

The government “bailout loans” have been a hot topic of conversation for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and in a recent interview with The Detroit News, Romney stated that if he is elected President of the United State of America later this year – he will move quickly to sell off the government’s portion of General Motors stock.

Man rams GM Renaissance Center with Chevrolet Monte Carlo

By Patrick Rall on June 4, 2012 - 7:38PM

Detroit Police are investigating why an African American male rammed his early 2000s Chevrolet Monte Carlo into the front of the General Motors Renaissance Center Sunday afternoon.

GM shows growth in May 2012 while Cadillac falters

By Patrick Rall on June 4, 2012 - 5:31PM

General Motors bounced back from a shaky April to post an 11% gain in May 2012 compared to the year before but things weren’t all upsides for GM as Cadillac continued to struggle.

The Chevy Volt continues to dominate the Nissan Leaf in May 2012

By Patrick Rall on June 1, 2012 - 8:40PM

The domination of the electric car segment in the USA by the Chevrolet Volt continued in May 2012 as the electric Chevy outsold the Nissan Leaf by a margin of better than 3 to 1 – helping the Volt to continue to pull away from the Leaf in terms of annual sales.

Mustang posts best numbers of 2012, pounds Camaro, Challenger in May

By Patrick Rall on June 1, 2012 - 5:32PM

The Ford Mustang had an incredible month in May 2012, selling more vehicles than any car in the rear wheel drive performance car segment has this year in a single month along with comfortably beating the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger in monthly sales.

More behind GM stock reaction to pension buyout plan

By Frank Sherosky on June 1, 2012 - 5:16PM

If this new news is so good, then why did General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock pop upward then fall back? Does this portend a change in trend in America that will result in confiscation of IRA and 401-k wealth, too?

GM closing one production line in Oshawa, 2,000 jobs lost

By Patrick Rall on June 1, 2012 - 4:43PM

General Motors is reportedly planning to shut down one of the production lines at their Oshawa Ontario production facility, a move that could cost around 2,000 people their jobs.

GM set to announce partnership between Chevy and Manchester United

By Anthony Faccenda on May 30, 2012 - 9:59AM

The new venture comes just weeks after GM declared that it would be altering its marketing strategy, which included pulling ads from Facebook and the 2013 Super Bowl.

Severe Chevy Volt crash screams a question: Is the Volt really incendiary?

By David Herron on May 29, 2012 - 1:34PM

A severe crash last week destroyed a Chevy Volt, but caused no fire, casting doubt on the whole political firestorm last winter over the Volt fire risk.

2012 Camaros lead Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour to secret GM proving grounds

By John Goreham on May 28, 2012 - 10:41AM

GM offers unprecedented access to its “Area 51” of vehicle testing as part of the 2012 Hot Rod road show.

Prius most traded-in car for Volt and Leaf, because of HOV stickers?

By David Herron on May 26, 2012 - 4:42PM

Both GM and Nissan claims the Toyota Prius is the most-often-traded-in car for the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf, citing this factoid as a success of their electric car programs, but the real reason appears to be stickers for solo drivers to drive in California's HOV lanes.

A screenshot of the 2013 Cadillac XTS configurator

Build and price your 2013 Cadillac XTS online now

By Patrick Rall on May 25, 2012 - 12:29PM

The configurator page for the 2013 Cadillac XTS is up and running with a full complement of information including prices – allowing prospective buyers a chance to build their dream Caddy sedan with a price starting at $44,995.

NHTSA expands Chevy Cruze engine fire investigation to 370,000

By Patrick Rall on May 25, 2012 - 11:39AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that they have expanded the investigation of the Chevrolet Cruze to a second model year, which now encompasses some 370,000 vehicles in the US.

The 7th Generation (2001-5) Honda Civic. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.

Converting existing cars to EVs slowly becoming practical

By Don Bain on May 24, 2012 - 7:57PM

Electric cars have their pluses and minuses, but the day is coming when you can take the gasoline vehicle you bought five years ago and convert it to a zero-emissions plug-in EV with everything you’d expect, except the tax credit.

GM giving away a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and a trip to the Indy 500

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2012 - 5:26PM

General Motors has announced a new sweepstakes where one lucky winner will win a trip to the Indy 500 and a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – and all that you have to do is sign up on the new site WinCamaroZL1.com.

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