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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.

Knight Rider K.I.T.T. Car Review

By Timothy Boyer on September 19, 2023 - 1:51PM

Here’s an excellent opportunity to learn a little something about the one car that probably started more kids down the road of auto enthusiasm than any other car in history: K.I.T.T. (Knight Industries Two Thousand) from the Knight Rider TV show.

UAW Strike: Why Tesla May Emerge as the True Winner

By Armen Hareyan on September 18, 2023 - 9:56AM

The ongoing UAW strike has sent shockwaves through the automotive industry, and as The Future Fund's Gary Black aptly pointed out in a recent blog post, there's one company that could emerge from this battle stronger than ever: Tesla ($TSLA).

Why the 2025 Cadillac CT5 May be a Better Option than Going Electric

By Mary Conway on September 17, 2023 - 8:47PM

Cadillac is promising to go all EV eventually. However, the gas-powered 2025 CT5 will be loaded with luxury and technology.

2024 GMC Acadia is Bigger, Brawnier and has More Horsepower

By Mary Conway on September 16, 2023 - 10:21PM

Newly upsized SUV has more passenger and cargo space plus a lot more technology.

Chevy Blazer EV, Silverado EV, Ford Ranger, and Ford F-150 Lightning EV

GM And Ford's EV Sales Struggles Continue, But There's Hope

By Justin Hart on September 16, 2023 - 1:17PM

US electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to grow at a healthy pace, with about 7% of all new auto sales through the first half of the year being EVs. The problem is establishment brands, like GM and Ford, are barely competing in this evolving market.

Will Artificial Intelligence Answer Your Next OnStar Call?

Artificial Intelligence May Be Answering Your Next OnStar Call for GM

By Mary Conway on August 31, 2023 - 8:28PM

GM is expanding its partnership with Google to explore how AI can help the automaker.

2024 HUMMER EV and EarthCruiser Debut Overlander

The 2024 GMC HUMMER EV Intends to be the Big Dog in the Overlanding Market

By Mary Conway on August 27, 2023 - 10:00PM

This weekend, GMC and EarthCruiser debuted a tricked-out GMC HUMMER EV in Colorado. It will provide all the creature comforts plus be all-electric.

GM is Investing Millions to Speed Up the Development of Affordable Batteries for Vehicles like the New Bolt

By Mary Conway on August 16, 2023 - 10:06PM

General Motors says it is leading a $60 million Series B financing round in a new company in hopes it can speed up battery development and make batteries more affordable.

New GM Ultium Models to Get Bidirectional Charging

GM is Making Huge Push for Vehicle-to-Home Charging on New EVs like the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ

By Mary Conway on August 13, 2023 - 5:49PM

See why GM intends to make V2H charging an available option on new Ultium-powered vehicles.

Three Reasons the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ is Cadillac's Most Important EV

By Mary Conway on August 12, 2023 - 6:07PM

Cadillac is expected to sell every one of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQs that it can build. We look at why this particular EV is so important.

Consumer Reports Big List of Fuel Saving Vehicles

Consumer Reports Cars, SUVs, and Trucks with the Best Fuel Economy

By Timothy Boyer on August 1, 2023 - 12:08AM

Here is Consumer Reports latest large-scale listing of cars, SUVs, and trucks under actual road-testing conditions that CR analysts determined get the most miles per gallon or its electric equivalent.

GM Wants Drivers to Love Technology Like Super Cruise on the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Not Fear It

By Mary Conway on July 31, 2023 - 9:24PM

Studies show that more and more drivers fear assisted driving technology. GM is ramping up education about the technology so drivers will use it not shy away from it.

New Consortium on Battery Charging is Great News for 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

By Mary Conway on July 27, 2023 - 9:01AM

Lack of chargers and range anxiety has always been the big hold up for reluctant buyers but now seven automakers are agreeing to work together on super charging network.

Chevrolet Bolt Gets New Life With Ultium Battery

By Mary Conway on July 26, 2023 - 5:19PM

See how Chevrolet plans to revive production of its most popular EV.

Chevy Blazer EVs Are Arriving At Dealers, But May Not Sell In Large Numbers, Yet

By Justin Hart on July 15, 2023 - 5:42AM

Earlier this week, news broke regarding the imminent arrival of the first Chevrolet Blazer EVs. They may have already arrived at US dealerships as the first batch left the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico about two weeks ago. As exciting as that may be, I believe GM may struggle to move large numbers of their newest EV, initially.

Problem Cars with Issues Revealed by Mechanic

By Timothy Boyer on July 7, 2023 - 9:12AM

Here’s your chance to discover what models are ticking timebombs that you should take care of (i.e., defuse) before it becomes a problem car for you.

The Chevrolet Corvette Turns 70

By Mary Conway on July 4, 2023 - 7:09PM

America's popular sports car is celebrating a huge birthday this 4th of July weekend. The Corvette is celebrating being the world’s longest-running continuously produced passenger car.

GM Energy Makes Home Charging Easier and Hopefully Cheaper

By Mary Conway on June 29, 2023 - 3:51PM

GM Energy has bundled different home energy solutions so that EV drivers can get home charging and only pay for the services they want.

Ask This Important Question Before Buying a Used GM Truck with a Trailer Hitch

By Timothy Boyer on June 29, 2023 - 3:22PM

Here’s a good reason why you should be concerned what that previous owner of an older model GM truck used his trailer hitch for before agreeing to buy the vehicle.

GM Defense to Help the Military Store Battery Power

By Mary Conway on June 27, 2023 - 8:54PM

The Department of Defense is contracting with GM Defense to find ways to store battery power in remote locations. The ultimate goal is to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels but also make the military more agile in responding to remote and dangerous areas.

US Army's All-Electric Tank Plans on Hold: Battery Technology Falls Short of Battlefield Requirements

By Peter Neilson on June 20, 2023 - 7:33PM

US Army's ambitious plan to deploy all-electric tanks hits a roadblock as battery technology struggles to deliver the power required. With no EVs currently on the battlefield, the Army seeks a 20-fold increase in battery charging capabilities. The quest for breakthroughs in the consumer and utility sectors is crucial for the military's vision. Find out the challenges and potential impact on reducing casualties and enhancing stealth capabilities.

GM and Samsung Battery Manufacturing Plant Indiana

General Motors and Samsung SDI to Establish $3 Billion Battery Factory in Indiana, Creating 1,700 Jobs

By Peter Neilson on June 19, 2023 - 2:44PM

General Motors (GM) and Samsung SDI, two giants in the automotive industry, have unveiled plans for a groundbreaking joint venture battery factory in Indiana. The ambitious project, with an estimated investment exceeding $3 billion, aims to bolster the production of lithium-ion battery cells for electric vehicles (EVs)

Chevy Bolt, Ford Mach-E, and Tesla Model Y EVs

With Ford And GM Adopting Tesla's NACS, Other Fast Charging Standards Are Doomed

By Justin Hart on June 9, 2023 - 7:56PM

With the recent news that both Ford and GM have elected to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for fast, 400V or level 3, electric vehicle (EV) charging, the effort to electrify the American auto fleet has reached a turning point. I think NACS has won the fight and the other fast charging standards will be phased out.

GM and Ford Have Come To Tesla as Elon Musk May Have Cornered The Market

By Armen Hareyan on June 9, 2023 - 8:58AM

GM CEO Barra's Honest Yet Unconvincing Points on Tesla & EVs

By Armen Hareyan on June 5, 2023 - 2:06PM

Sometimes Paying More Gets You More with Transmission Fluid

Best Automatic Transmission Fluid for Your Ford or GM Vehicle Revealed

By Timothy Boyer on June 5, 2023 - 9:53AM

Does price mean anything when it comes to choosing which automatic transmission fluid to use in your car? Find out now not whether paying more is really getting more with this synthetic ATF fluid comparison that demonstrates a clear difference between cheaper, midrange, and more expensive brands.

Red Ford F-150 Lighting EV pickup and blue Chevy Silverado EV pickup

I Am Not The Only One Doubting GM and Ford's EV Goals

By Justin Hart on May 24, 2023 - 4:18AM

Both GM and Ford have publicly stated they are out to take the lead in moving the world off of fossil fuels and on to an electric vehicle (EV) future. Both have set their sights on beating Tesla, the currently dominant EV brand more or less in every major world auto market. I have been skeptical of their stances and strategy all along. Now, I’ve found some other analysts that agree.

Airbag Inflator Recall Is The Safety Campaign That Won’t Go Away

By Marc Stern on May 14, 2023 - 4:32PM

We've all heard about "gifts that keep giving" in response to holiday ads like those for today's Mother's Day. Well, how about a slight change: "gifts that won't go away" regarding the auto airbag recall that was launched nearly 20 years ago and continues today.

GMC Announces New $150,000 Special Edition Omega Off-Roading 2024 HUMMER Pickup EV and SUV

By Mary Conway on May 6, 2023 - 10:53PM

The special 2024 GMC HUMMER EV Omega Edition is a cool matte blue and has several off-roading upgrades.

Kia Niro, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevy Bolt, Hyundai Kona EVs

Kia And Hyundai Are Losing EV Market Share In The US As GM Sales Rise

By Justin Hart on April 28, 2023 - 1:44PM

A year or so ago, the competitive landscape for electric vehicles (EVs) in the US auto market looked a little different than it does now. This was before the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) revised which plug-in electric vehicles are subsidized by the US federal government. The key brands leading rapidly increasing EV sales have shifted somewhat in the months since, and the top 3 sellers in the US are now: Tesla, General Motors (GM) and Hyundai (if my estimate for Kona EV sales is accurate).

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