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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 new Chevrolet Cruze hatchback in motion

By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2011 - 5:58PM

General Motors reports earnings of $4.7 billion in 2010

By Patrick Rall on February 24, 2011 - 12:32PM

This morning, General Motors announced their earnings statement for 2010 and for the first time since 2004, the massive automaker saw their first profit – to the tune of $4.7 billion dollars – making it the best year in terms of earnings since 1999.

GM stock drops below 35, the opening price of its IPO

By Frank Sherosky on February 23, 2011 - 12:39PM

General Motors stock is now trading below its IPO opening trading price of 35 dollars, most likely in response to a rise in oil prices from the Libyan unrest.

CleanFUEL USA plays key role for GM liquid propane engine systems

By Frank Sherosky on February 23, 2011 - 10:40AM

As GM is now offering a new propane option for the 2012 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana cutaway 3500 and 4500 vans, GM also selected CleanFUEL USA as its exclusive partner for the 49-gallon capacity, one of two liquid propane engine systems.

Slow delivery of the 2011 Nissan Leaf could continue

By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2011 - 9:56AM

The head to head battle between the 2011 Nissan Leaf and 2011 Chevrolet Volt has been a lopsided one due to the slow delivery of pre-ordered electric Nissans and according to a source from the Japanese automaker, that slow delivery could continue well into the year.

2011 Buick Regal Turbo gets flex fuel capability

By Frank Sherosky on February 21, 2011 - 11:27PM

Plenty of auto manufacturers have turbo chargers. Not all of them have the ability to run various blends of gasoline up to E85 like the 2011 Buick Regal Turbo.

Autorama 2011 and the Ridler Award coming to Detroit Feb 25-27

By Frank Sherosky on February 18, 2011 - 3:13PM

Three major events have been on the agendas of Detroiters all winter: The North American International Auto Show, the Super Bowl and the Autorama with the Ridler Award. This year’s Autorama will be February 25, 26 and 27.

New Toyota Campaign Explains Why It's Number One

By Keith Griffin on February 18, 2011 - 1:47PM

Toyota's new marketing campaign carries the bold theme "#1 for a Reason."

Chevrolet evolves MyLink with OnStar to challenge Ford Sync infotainment system

By Frank Sherosky on February 18, 2011 - 12:35AM

Coming soon to a Chevrolet dealer near you will be a higher level of in-vehicle wireless connectivity and customized infotainment options for the 2012 Chevy Volt and Equinox called My Link.

GM, Chrysler won't be at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2011 - 5:45PM

Ford, General Motors and Chrysler all skipped the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show and as the planning is well underway for the 2011 show being held in December, General Motors and Chrysler have both turned down the invitation and Ford has yet to decide one way or the other.

Chevy Cruze awarded 2011 Canadian Car of the Year

By Frank Sherosky on February 17, 2011 - 11:00AM

Chevrolet was honored today at the Canadian International Auto Show when the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) named the Chevrolet Cruze as the “2011 Canadian Car of the Year”.

Edmunds Says Hyundai CEO Claim of Price War Premature

By Keith Griffin on February 16, 2011 - 3:20PM

Edmunds.com is out with a statement today that claims of a price war are premature, in what appears to be a direct contradiction of what Hyundai CEO John Krafcik said last week in Chicago.

GM wants Lutz back, Uncle Sam says no

By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2011 - 12:05PM

General Motors reportedly wants to rehire vehicle development head Bob Lutz but the government bean-counters overseeing the progress of the post-bailout automaker have given the move a thumbs-down.

Volt battery uses Dana Corp fins to maintain temperature

By Frank Sherosky on February 16, 2011 - 9:46AM

Every battery has its own temperature sweet spot that makes it ideal to transfer electron for power; so the Chevrolet Volt uses fins designed by Dana Corp to keep its pack within a 2 degree centigrade spread.

General Motors to add new models in Chinese market

By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2011 - 2:31PM

Today, General Motors CEO and Chairman Dan Akerson spoke before a group of media in Beijing China, where he offered a look at the future efforts of the company in the booming Chinese auto industry.

Grand Cherokee Selected Official Winter Vehicle of New England

By Keith Griffin on February 15, 2011 - 2:09PM

The New England Motor Press Association has overwhelmingly selected the Jeep Grand Cherokee as its Official Winter Vehicle of New England.

GM UAW hourly workers could see $4,000 in bonuses

By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2011 - 1:04PM

Last week, TorqueNews.com brought you the news that General Motors plans to pay profit sharing bonuses to their hourly union autoworkers (UAW) that could exceed the highest profit-sharing bonuses in the company history and if a new report proves to be true, those bonuses could actually be even higher – with an average of $4,000 paid to these hourly workers.

DOE funding for hydrogen technology reduced by more than 40 percent

By Frank Sherosky on February 14, 2011 - 11:37PM

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu detailed President Barack Obama's $29.5 billion Fiscal Year 2012 budget request for the Department of Energy, which now affects hydrogen power development.

Chevrolet Orlando sales to start March 2 in Korea

By Frank Sherosky on February 14, 2011 - 9:21AM

GM Korea began its Chevrolet product offensive today by creating a brand new segment with its all-new seven-seat Active Life Vehicle (ALV), the Chevrolet Orlando, at “Chevrolet Town” in the heart of Seoul.

Jeremy Rifkin opens Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy 2011 Conference and Exposition

By Frank Sherosky on February 13, 2011 - 10:11AM

Jeremy Rifkin, famed author and hydrogen proponent, believes a new paradigm in the world's economic future is about to come to fruition as he opens the 2011 FC&HE.

GM disrespects American taxpayers with bonus offers

By Frank Sherosky on February 12, 2011 - 5:39PM

You can take General Motors out of bankruptcy, but cannot take the bankrupt mentality out of General Motors management with its latest bonus offerings before paying off its government loans.

Big 3 salaried workers to receive huge bonuses

By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2011 - 11:25AM

Earlier this week, TorqueNews reported that General Motors would be paying their hourly workers an average bonus of around $3,000 for the 2010 year and today rumors are soaring that the salaried employees could see bonuses as high as 50% of their annual pay.

GM researchers to guide Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies

By Frank Sherosky on February 11, 2011 - 10:57AM

Researchers from General Motors are helping to guide the faculty of the Child Injury Prevention Studies (CChIPS) to identify opportunities for improvement of safety belt performance for child occupants.

Not so fast with that government apology to Toyota, Mr. Cavuto

By Frank Sherosky on February 10, 2011 - 1:08PM

While Neil Cavuto of Your World on FOX wants the government to apologize to Toyota, I say sit back and consider the situation in its totality.

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 debuts at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2011 - 2:13PM

Early this morning, the folks at Camaro5 brought us the first bit of information of the Camaro expected to be called the next Z/28 but around 10:15am EST, General Motors officially unveiled the supercharged 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.