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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.

GM $30M investment in Pontiac Stamping Plant targets Chevy Sonic and Buick Verano
By Frank Sherosky on March 30, 2011 - 5:29PM
The Pontiac, Mich., Stamping Plant will get $30 million in new equipment to help make sheet metal for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic that will be built at the nearby General Motors Orion Assembly Plant. Pontiac also will make stampings for use in the Buick Verano that goes into production later this year.
AT&T reduces dependence on foreign oil with CNG powered Chevy vans
By Frank Sherosky on March 26, 2011 - 6:03PM
In keeping with its 2010 ranking among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine, AT&T is now putting 101 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 vans powered by low-emissions compressed natural gas into its customer service fleet.
Buick LaCrosse with eAssist on par with highway fuel economy of compacts
By Frank Sherosky on March 25, 2011 - 11:37AM
The public is aware the new 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist™ is a luxury sedan that comfortably seats five adults, but few realize it will deliver highway fuel economy on par with compacts like the Mini Cooper.
General Motors talks up the Corvette ZR1 in a new ad
By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2011 - 8:55PM
This past weekend brought the racing world the 59th running of the 12 Hours of Sebring but before General Motors was permitted to enter their race-built Corvette ZR1 in the American LeMans Series (ALMS), they were asked to modified the ZR1 for the race - by removing 168 horsepower.
GM stock sell-off pushing against the 30 level
By Frank Sherosky on March 23, 2011 - 10:52AM
In its 19th week of trading since its IPO, GM stock has broken all levels of IPO price support; and now amid a general market sell off and a new low, is testing the psychologically significant 30 price level.
EA rolls out new video of Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed featuring Tommy Milner
By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2011 - 9:10PM
Electronic Arts has offered up a new demo video showing their upcoming Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed being with the Corvette C6.R making a lap around Mazda Laguna Seca while piloted by pro racer Tommy Milner.
GM slows production at another plant due to Japanese crisis
By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2011 - 1:51PM
General Motors was the first American automaker to shut a plant down due to the string of disasters in Japan and yesterday, GM announced more downtime as the Tonawanda engine plant in Buffalo, New York saw one of their production lines halted due to the Japanese earthquake, tsunami and nuclear explosions.
Chinese Chevrolet Camaro to debut at the Auto Shanghai 2011 with a new name
By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2011 - 12:37PM
The Chevrolet Camaro is one of the most well-known names in the history of the American automotive industry but when General Motors’ famous sports car makes its debut in China it will known as the 科迈罗.
General Motors unveils the next generation Chevrolet Colorado
By Patrick Rall on March 21, 2011 - 6:04PM
General Motors has offered up a full complement of images and details about the next generation Chevrolet Colorado but Chevy truck lovers in the US as this new midsized pickup doesn’t seem to be destined for the US market.
A look at the interior layout of the Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck
By Patrick Rall on March 21, 2011 - 6:00PM
The dash cluster of the Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck
By Patrick Rall on March 21, 2011 - 5:59PM
A shot of the new Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck from the side
By Patrick Rall on March 21, 2011 - 5:57PM
The front end of the new Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck
By Patrick Rall on March 21, 2011 - 5:56PM
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Top 5 Fuel-Efficient vehicles under $30,000
By Don Bain on March 21, 2011 - 3:35PM
NADAguides, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, has revealed the results of their vehicle comparison for the least expensive choices to achieve better mileage on your commute. Their report identifies the top five non-hybrid, high mileage vehicles under $30,000 that deliver more than you’d expect for the money.
Chevy Volt owners reporting positive gas mileage stories
By Frank Sherosky on March 19, 2011 - 2:33PM
News thus far is surely positive for the Volt. By recharging their Volt regularly, owners are easily surpassing the 93 miles per gallon equivalence, or MPGe, on full electric operation and an overall 60 MPGe composite fuel economy during extended-range operation.
GM strengthens European operations with Stracke appointment
By Frank Sherosky on March 18, 2011 - 9:42AM
General Motors (NYSE: GM) named Karl-Friedrich Stracke CEO of Opel/Vauxhall, effective April 1, in order to put the best leadership in place.
GM closes Shreveport plant due to shortages from Japanese earthquake
By Patrick Rall on March 17, 2011 - 3:26PM
General Motors announced today that they would be suspending production at their Shreveport Louisiana production facility next week (March 21st) due to a parts shortage caused by the earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan.
Smaller engines account for 46 percent of Chevrolet retail sales
By Frank Sherosky on March 17, 2011 - 11:41AM
It’s official. Chevrolet sales stats prove consumers are indeed moving toward fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engines to save on their transporation budgets. Question is, what's next?
GM donates $750,000 to Japanese earthquake relief efforts
By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2011 - 3:10PM
General Motors announced this morning that their GM Foundation has approved an immeadiate donation of $500,000 to the American Red Cross as a part of the relief efforts in Japan following the earthquake, tsunami and string of nuclear explosions.
Saturn Vue turned Chevrolet Captiva Sport to be sold in the US
By Patrick Rall on March 11, 2011 - 5:15PM
The image below may look a great deal like the Saturn Vue that is no longer available in the US, but this same vehicle is marketed in South America as the Chevrolet Captiva and starting late this year, the Captiva Sport will become available in the US to fleet customers.
GM issues Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac SRX recall for defroster issues
By Patrick Rall on March 10, 2011 - 3:56PM
General Motors has issued a recall for certain 2011 Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac SRX models due to a software error in the climate control system that may prevent the front defroster system from working properly.
GM CFO and Vice Chairman to step down April 1st
By Patrick Rall on March 10, 2011 - 2:31PM
General Motors announced this morning that effective April 1st, 2011, Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chairman Chris Liddell will leave the company after just over a year of service with the company calling all of the financial shots around the world.
GM planning to add 2nd shift for Volt production in 2012
By Patrick Rall on March 10, 2011 - 1:19PM
While the sales figures aren’t setting the world on fire, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt is currently winning the war for the top electric car in the US market but with deliveries slowed by lagging production, GM is planning to add a second shift for Volt production starting early in 2012.
TrueCar.com Jumps on Charlie Sheen Craze with Winning Cars
By Keith Griffin on March 9, 2011 - 10:18PM
The folks at TrueCar.com have decided to have a little fun and ride the media wave (some would say disaster) that is Charlie Sheen by coming up with a list of The Top 10 Winning Cars for 2011 with the key phrase being winning, which is the former Two-and-a-Half Men star's buzzword.
Chevrolet and OnStar Road Trip Challenge includes 40 bloggers
By Frank Sherosky on March 9, 2011 - 11:14AM
OnStar-equipped Chevrolet vehicles will come to life and join the social conversation by posting updates to dedicated Twitter accounts as 40 bloggers travel to South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences and Festival in Austin this week.
Chevrolet to debut new Colorado show truck at Bangkok Motor Show
By Frank Sherosky on March 8, 2011 - 10:26AM
Prior to the 32nd Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand, which begins March 25, Chevrolet offered a sneak peak of the new mid-sized pickup, the Colorado.
Chevrolet Volt priced for the European market
By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2011 - 5:08PM
Last week, we brought you the news that the Chevrolet Volt would be available in the European market even though General Motors will be offering the Opel version of the Volt with a slightly different look and today, GM announced the price for the European Chevrolet Volt.
The 2011 Chevy Volt rocks the Nissan Leaf in February sales
By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2011 - 1:12PM
Sales numbers are in for February 2011 and for the second month in the year of the electric car, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt has handily outsold the 2011 Nissan Leaf by a margin of over 4 to 1.
GM stock breaking below 32 level tied more to gasoline prices
By Frank Sherosky on March 7, 2011 - 12:33PM
GM stock, despite its IPO day opening at 35 and subsequent high of 39.48, has now officially broken the 32 level intraday, well below its official initial public offering price of 33.
New DeTomaso Pantera could debut at the 2011 LA Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2011 - 10:42AM
When the 2011 Geneva Motor Show opened last week, the world was re-introduced to the DeTomaso brand and while the new Deauville Sport Luxury Sedan is a far cry from the well-known DeTomaso Pantera, rumors suggest that a new DeTomaso sports car could debut at the 2011 LA Auto Show.
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