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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.

The 2012 ZR1 smashes the Viper ACR's ‘Ring record - with video

By Patrick Rall on June 9, 2011 - 3:47PM

Today the folks at General Motors posted a video on YouTube of the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 on the famed Nürburgring race course in Germany – a video in which the ZR-1 turned a stunning lap time of just 7:19.63, effectively destroying the record held by the Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR since August 2008.

OnStar wins Best Telematics Safety Technology Award for ninth time

By Frank Sherosky on June 8, 2011 - 9:53PM

OnStar won the Best Telematics Safety Technology Award from Telematics Update, the ninth consecutive year OnStar has received an International Telematics Update Award.

GM CEO says higher gas taxes good for Americans

By Roman Rosa on June 7, 2011 - 8:53PM

In a two hour interview last week, General Motors CEO Dan Akerson told the Detroit News that he wanted to see the tax on gas raised by a dollar per gallon in order to pressure consumers to purchase more fuel efficient vehicles.

American muscle cars outsell hybrids in May 2011

By Patrick Rall on June 7, 2011 - 6:05PM

According to the folks at USA Today, the Dodge Challenger, Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang outsold all hybrid models sold in May by a margin of almost 10%.

Buick: the only domestic brand powered exclusively by direct injected engines

By Frank Sherosky on June 5, 2011 - 9:34PM

According to the latest Buick news release, across-the-board use of direct injection in the Buick lineup is helping to take translation layers out of the delivery process to reduce both fuel consumption and emissions.

GM stock breaks to new low below $29

By Frank Sherosky on June 3, 2011 - 4:05PM

Attention on deck! Since the IPO of the new General Motors Company (NYSE: GM), the stock has failed to meet investor and analysts expectations, with the latest route to a new low, breaking below $29. (Monday, June 6, 2011 Morning Update: GM stock still languishing)

2011 Chevrolet Volt Earns Five-Star Overall Safety Rating

By Keith Griffin on June 3, 2011 - 1:51PM

Not only can you drive green with the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, you can also drive safely because it has garnered a five-star overall vehicle score for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program.

GM struggles in May 2011 but still leads the industry in sales

By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2011 - 8:14PM

General Motors had a rough month like many other automakers in the Japanese-disaster-hit May 2011 but with a miniscule decline of just over 1%, the four remaining brands of GM were able to keep the automaker atop the sales chart for the US auto industry.

Camaro leads in May 2011 as segment sales slow

By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2011 - 1:16PM

The numbers from the major players in the rear wheel drive performance segment and even though numbers are down across the board, for the fifth straight month the Chevrolet Camaro has posted a comfortable lead in the segment over the Ford Mustang, the Dodge Challenger and the Nissan 370Z.

The Nissan Leaf easily outsells the Chevy Volt in May 2011

By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2011 - 12:06PM

Sales figures from around the industry are trickling in and it looks as though the 2011 Nissan Leaf has outsold the 2011 Chevrolet Volt as the battle of the electric vehicles rages on.

Taxpayers to Lose $14B in Auto Bailout Funds

By Steve Auffinger on June 2, 2011 - 12:02PM

The Obama Administration reported Chrysler has repaid all of its loans, and General Motors has paid back approximately half.

The 2014 Chevrolet Impala will be bigger, more upscale

By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2011 - 11:22AM

General Motors has big plans for the next Chevrolet Impala – including a new engine, new home and evidently, a new platform that will offer more room accompanied by a more upscale feel as Chevrolet works to put some distance in the lineup between the Impala and the (barely) smaller Malibu.

GM rearranging Global Leadership Team with Nesbitt appointment

By Frank Sherosky on June 1, 2011 - 8:49AM

Unlike the pre-bankruptcy days, General Motors (NYSE: GM) must be careful not to rearrange the corporate deck chairs just for the sake of rearranging. Any change has to be cognizant of global markets; and Bryan Nesbitt has the confidence of GM’s management.

The Big 3 readying for an auto builder’s blitz

By Don Bain on May 31, 2011 - 10:17PM

As the Big Three’s market share improves as a result of the popularity of new models, and Japanese imports are impacted by the national disaster there, Detroit has rehired many workers laid off during the recent downturn. Further they are preparing for a massive hiring blitz – but something has changed significantly for these new hires – their rate of compensation.

General Motors responds to Nissan “Gas Powered Everything” television ad

By Patrick Rall on May 31, 2011 - 5:13PM

Earlier today, TorqueNews brought you a look at the new Nissan Lead television advertisement that envisions a world where everything relies on a gasoline engine with the commercial going so far as to include the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and in reply to the playful commercial shot in the ribs, General Motors employees have offered a few choice comments.

Lessons learned by GM fuel economy engineers

By Frank Sherosky on May 31, 2011 - 10:52AM

Results from an actual driving test by two GM fuel economy engineers support data from OnStar that shows the fuel economy of drivers in identical cars can vary by 75 percent.

GM reportedly cancels plans for a Cadillac SRX plug-in hybrid

By Patrick Rall on May 27, 2011 - 5:48PM

In December, TorqueNews brought you the news that General Motors was reportedly working on a plug-in hybrid luxury SUV based on the Cadillac SRX but according to a variety of sources – that program has reportedly been canceled.

Nissan Extends Special Pricing to Military Personnel

By Keith Griffin on May 27, 2011 - 11:40AM

Active duty military personnel and members of the reserves will get a break through the Nissan Vehicle Purchase Program, the Japanese manufacturer announced just in time for the Memorial Day holiday, which honors those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our freedom.

Chevy Volt owners plug-in to the sun

By Frank Sherosky on May 27, 2011 - 10:43AM

It was bound to happen eventually, a 2011 Chevrolet Volt plugged-in to a solar array. And Chevrolet is proud enough to tout the good news on its media page.

GM to invest $331 million in Arlington plant, add 110 jobs

By Patrick Rall on May 27, 2011 - 10:37AM

General Motors has announced yet another multi-million dollar factory investment – this time spending $331 million on their Arlington, Texas SUV plant to prepare for the production of future models.

NHTSA considering mandating "black box" recorders in all cars

By Roman Rosa on May 26, 2011 - 6:21PM

Every airliner you fly in contains a "black box" which records every conceivable detail about the aircraft, including its vital signs, its location, direction and flight path, and what is being said in the cockpit. These black boxes (which are actually bright orange) are designed to survive the most extreme of impacts and are waterproof as well as fire resistant to almost 2000 degrees

Canadian Auto Workers concerned about Impala production in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on May 26, 2011 - 11:29AM

Yesterday we brought you the news that General Motors will produce the next generation Chevrolet Impala at the Detroit Hamtramck plant – leaving us wondering what the workers currently building the Impala think about the move and we already have a statement from the Canadian Auto Workers’ head.

Next generation Corvette could feature a turbocharged V8

By Patrick Rall on May 26, 2011 - 10:20AM

According to the Detroit Bureau, General Motors is working on a small displacement, high revving V8 for the next generation Chevrolet Corvette that will use turbocharging to mimic the performance of likes of Lamborghini, Porsche and Ferrari.

Chevrolet Camaro Convertible to lead the field at the 100th Indy 500

By Patrick Rall on May 25, 2011 - 12:45PM

When the field takes the track this Sunday around noon for the 100th running of the famous Indianapolis 500 a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible will serve as the pace car – the 22nd time a Chevrolet has lead the field and the 7th time the fabled Chevy pony car has been selected as the Indy 500 pace car.

The new Chevrolet Impala will be made in the USA

By Patrick Rall on May 25, 2011 - 10:28AM

While speaking at the Detroit Hamtramck plant this morning, GM North American President Mark Reuss announced that the next generation of the Chevrolet Impala will be made alongside the Chevy Volt and the next Chevy Malibu; with retooling investments coming as part of the automakers commitment to invest $2 billion into a variety of plants over the next year.

Introducing the Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Intimidator Camaro

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 7:28PM

While the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. never won a NASCAR race in a Camaro, Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet of Newton, NC has announced that they will be building a collection of ultra high performance 2011 Chevrolet Camaros wearing the name Intimidator – Dale Sr.’s nickname for his powerful on-track personality.

The interior of the Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Intimidator Camaro

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 7:25PM

The engine fo the Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Intimidator Camaro

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 7:23PM

The back end of the Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Intimidator Camaro

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 7:22PM

Win a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible from GM

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 12:37PM

General Motors has launched an online trivia contest with three very easy questions offering contestants a shot at winning the Ultimate Corvette Prize Package – including a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible and an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 24 Hours of LeMans race in France.

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