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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 look at the 2012 Chevy Spark from the back

By Patrick Rall on November 15, 2011 - 9:22PM

A look at the 2012 Chevy Spark interior

By Patrick Rall on November 15, 2011 - 9:20PM

A look at the 2012 Chevy Spark with the doors open

By Patrick Rall on November 15, 2011 - 9:19PM

The rear end of the new 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible

By Patrick Rall on November 15, 2011 - 8:33PM

The interior of the new 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible

By Patrick Rall on November 15, 2011 - 8:32PM

A look at the front end of the new 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible

By Patrick Rall on November 15, 2011 - 8:31PM

GM unveils the new 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Prototype

By Patrick Rall on November 15, 2011 - 8:02PM

Today, General Motors took the wraps off of the Corvette that many believed offered some insight into the next generation of the American performance car but in reality this sleek new sports car is the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Prototype – the vehicle that GM expects will help the company return to Grand Am racing greatness beginning with the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway next January.

A high angle shot of the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Prototype

A high angle shot of the rear end of the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Prototype

By Patrick Rall on November 15, 2011 - 7:59PM

The split window design of the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Prototype

By Patrick Rall on November 15, 2011 - 7:57PM

The back end of the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Prototype

By Patrick Rall on November 15, 2011 - 7:56PM

A high angle shot of the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Prototype

By Patrick Rall on November 15, 2011 - 7:55PM

The front end of the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Prototype

By Patrick Rall on November 15, 2011 - 7:53PM

Third Chevrolet Volt fire could bring about new EV regulations

By Patrick Rall on November 15, 2011 - 4:39PM

We brought you the news last week that the NHTSA had stepped up an investigation into the safety of the high voltage lithium ion batteries and today, it looks as though the feds could introduce new legislation pertaining to electric or hybrid vehicles after those vehicles have been wrecked.

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro stakes its claim as the safest car in the US

By Patrick Rall on November 14, 2011 - 9:45PM

The new Chevrolet Camaro is impressive on a variety of levels focusing mostly on performance but it looks as though General Motors can now market the Camaro as one of the safest cars sold in the US after becoming the first car to receive a perfect score in every section of the NHTSA crash testing procedures.

General Motors recalls 2012 Cadillac CTS over brake failure risk

By Patrick Rall on November 14, 2011 - 8:38PM

General Motors has announced a recall of select 2012 Cadillac CTS models due to a concern that a component of the braking system may not have been tightened to the proper torque specifications and if this issue is not addressed – it could cause the drive to lose braking abilities.

NHTSA steps up battery investigation after third Chevy Volt catches fire

By Patrick Rall on November 11, 2011 - 1:22PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be intensifying their investigation the safety of the high voltage lithium ion batteries found in new electric vehicles after a 2011 Chevrolet Volt caught fire at an NHTSA testing facility.

GM responds to 2013 Cadillac XTS "premature" sneak peek

By Amanda Pierce on November 9, 2011 - 8:26PM

Ride like a Cadillac, sting like a bee: the accidental sneak peek of GM’s 2013 Cadillac XTS ahead of the 2011 L.A. Auto Show.

Mid-Day stock chart of GM stock by Frank Sherosky fro TorqueNews.com

GM stock tanks on open after beating earnings estimates

By Frank Sherosky on November 9, 2011 - 11:33AM

This is a classic case of buy on rumor, sell on the news, as General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock took a dive after beating quarterly earnings estimates. Question is, what factors are affecting GM stock price dynamics?

GM rolls out a life sized Camaro Hot Wheels model at the 2011 SEMA Show

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2011 - 9:06PM

While General Motors devoted a huge portion of their 2011 SEMA Show display to their sporty new compact Chevy Sonic. The Chevrolet Camaro was also out in full force with one of the most impressive versions being the gorgeous green-chrome unit shown on the right - designed in the style of a vintage Hot Wheels racer.

A profile of the Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Concept

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2011 - 9:02PM

The rear side of the Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Concept

A close up of the Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Concept tail

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2011 - 9:01PM

The rear side of the Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Concept

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2011 - 8:59PM

The front end of the Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Concept

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2011 - 8:58PM

A close up look at the front grille logo of the Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Concept

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2011 - 8:56PM

The official photo from med.gm.com of SEMA Hottest Car, Camaro

GM pride beams as SEMA Show awards Chevrolet Camaro hottest car status

By Frank Sherosky on November 2, 2011 - 9:37AM

With Torque News’ senior editor, Patrick Rall, having a great time in Las Vegas already covering the SEMA Show, it's time to see what the OEMs are reporting from their end here in Detroit area. Well, it looks like the Chevrolet Camaro as "hottest car" now makes the brand even more proud as General Motors’ poster boy.

GM introduces the Chevrolet Camaro COPO Concept ahead of SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2011 - 7:16PM

Today, the folks at General Motors invited members of the media to attend a preview of their 2011 SEMA Show concept vehicles including the modified Camaros, Corvettes and Sonics that we brought you last week but after the GM execs were done talking about those concepts, the newest Camaro Concept roared to life in the form of the new Chevrolet Camaro COPO Concept.

The rear quarter panel of the Chevrolet Camaro COPO Concept featuring the new COPO logo.

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2011 - 7:12PM

The trunk of the Chevrolet Camaro COPO Concept

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2011 - 7:11PM

The supercharged LSX engine of the Chevrolet Camaro COPO Concept

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2011 - 7:09PM

The Chevrolet Camaro COPO Concept meeting the world

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2011 - 7:08PM

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