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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.

By Carl Malek on July 25, 2022 - 7:18PM
GM's quest to enhance EV sales has been an impressive effort, but while EVs have rapidly leaped into the mainstream, there are still questions that remain unanswered for consumers with a significant percentage of these customers not willing to enter the EV ranks until they get more information. GM is out to change that with an all-new EV hotline
By Timothy Boyer on June 28, 2022 - 11:00AM
Should your next truck or other vehicle be an EV? You might want to consider the main reasons why truck owners are deciding to stick with their traditional internal combustion engine over a battery pack powered motor in this truck challenge video.
By Mary Conway on June 27, 2022 - 10:52PM
GM is teaming up with EVgo to make quick-charging easily accessible. The network has more than 850 fast-charging locations, in more than 30 states and serves over 60 metropolitan areas
By Mary Conway on June 21, 2022 - 10:49PM
GM's subsidiary BrightDrop has delivered 150 electric trucks so far to FedEx.
By Mary Conway on May 31, 2022 - 10:57PM
GM Defense plans to build some military vehicles in Canada, in hopes of winning business from the Canadian government. The plan includes vehicles like the Infantry Squad Vehicle based on the Chevrolet Colorado pickup.
By Carl Malek on May 21, 2022 - 11:50PM
General Motors is preparing for an all-in bet on EV motoring with the company recently confirming that they are focusing on a future where the entire lineup will be pure EV vehicles.
By Mary Conway on April 12, 2022 - 9:39PM
GM inks a new deal to acquire one of the rare metals needed for batteries. COVID has caused a multitude of problems with the supply chain just as most major automakers are scrambling to increase EV output!
By John Goreham on April 11, 2022 - 4:18PM
The Chevy Bolt has been out of the marketplace for a long time with a battery fire recall stopping sales. One study proves that this model is going to come back strong.
By Mary Conway on April 5, 2022 - 11:09PM
GM and Honda announced the agreement saying they can develop and build the affordable EVs together, faster than either company can achieve on their own.
By John Goreham on April 1, 2022 - 1:08PM
U.S. Market Fun Fact; Toyota put more hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles in driveways in the first quarter of 2022 than GM did all types of battery-electric vehicles.
By Justin Hart on March 13, 2022 - 6:36PM
Last week the Washington State legislature passed a bill, now heading to Governor Inslee’s desk, that bans the sale, registration, and purchase of new gasoline powered vehicles, beginning with model year 2030. An earlier bill proposing the same, though also including a controversial road usage fee, was rejected last year. This time the bill doesn’t include the fee and is likely to pass. If it does, Washington State’s ban will go into effect before all other states.
By Mary Conway on March 8, 2022 - 9:16PM
GM and a California power company say they will test using electric vehicles to power homes.
By Carl Malek on March 7, 2022 - 12:49AM
The 2022 GMC Hummer Edition 1 and the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV take a unique approach when it comes to utilizing the Ultium platform. The Hummer is a tech-filled behemoth aimed at being a rolling showcase while the Silverado is the first viable fruit of a more mainstream-focused purchase. But which one is the right offering for you?
By Carl Malek on March 3, 2022 - 2:11PM
Production of the Chevrolet Bolt and its bigger EUV sibling has been shuttered for the past few years as GM and battery supplier LG navigated their way through a massive battery recall that saw some of the affected Bolts catch fire when charging due to a battery cell defect. A new report however finally appears to reveal when Orion Assembly plant will resume Bolt production once again
By Mary Conway on February 14, 2022 - 8:59PM
The Super Bowl was all about nostalgia. GM is getting rave reviews for its Sopranos style ad featuring the 2024 Silverado EV, as well as its ad convincing Dr. Evil to solve climate change.
By John Goreham on February 8, 2022 - 11:20AM
Two years after GM declared that its all-electric future was now, the company is losing critical American-market customers to competitors. Here’s why an important part of GM’s customer base is leaving for other brands.
By Justin Hart on February 4, 2022 - 2:28AM
After Tesla and Ford, GM had the best selling fully electric vehicle in the U.S. in 2021, the Chevy Bolt, at 24,803 combined for the two different models (EV and EUV). Thus, GM has set a precedent and may be able to compete for one of the top spots in 2022 BEV sales too, depending.
By Carl Malek on January 31, 2022 - 4:19PM
The race between GM and Tesla is tightening up as the two firms prepare for a fierce war of sales attrition in the EV wars. GM CEO Mary Barra is confident the company can overtake Tesla despite a sluggish start to sales.
By Mary Conway on January 28, 2022 - 9:29PM
GM's top executive tweeted out a video of herself riding in an autonomous Chevrolet Bolt vehicle with the head of Cruise. Barra says while inside the vehicle, "It's too bad we have to wear masks because I can't stop smiling."
By Carl Malek on January 25, 2022 - 11:35AM
GM has been working diligently to secure the final pieces for two major Michigan EV investments which would help breathe new life into both the Delta Township and Orion Assembly plants. While GM still has to polish some final details, the state of Michigan just gave GM a huge lift by approving the $824 million investment plan
By Carl Malek on January 22, 2022 - 5:34PM
General Motors has been teasing some form of investment for two of its plants in Michigan for a while now. However, a new set of rumors suggest that the company could issue a statement as early as next week on where things formally stand.
By Mary Conway on January 19, 2022 - 10:28PM
GM announced a new partnership to expand using its fuel cell technology beyond powering trucks, planes and trains. One type of fuel cell can be used to power charging stations to charge vehicles likes the Chevrolet Silverado EV.
By Carl Malek on January 19, 2022 - 4:04PM
When we last heard word on GM's plans to upgrade the 50 year old Orion Assembly Plant, the car giant was trying to secure a tax abatement from Orion Township to help convert it into a cog in its EV producing machine. In a welcome update, GM has confirmed that it has received the abatement.
By Carl Malek on January 15, 2022 - 6:22PM
The Ford F-150 Lightning is facing a growing pool of competition as it prepares to enter the EV pickup segment. A new arrival in the pool is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST. How do these two stack up in a battle of statistics?
By Carl Malek on January 15, 2022 - 2:27PM
Recent reports have claimed that GM is losing precious ground and momentum to Ford as the race to electrification picks up steam. But what's really going on, and does GM have a chance to regain some lost ground?
By Mary Conway on December 22, 2021 - 7:23PM
As I first reported back in June, General Motors will start selling its battery and fuel cell technology to raise its overall revenue. Much of the money will be used to fund future EV projects like the Silverado E. The plan includes great news for all classic car lovers and owners.
By Carl Malek on December 18, 2021 - 8:47PM
With all the attention that GM's Ultium powered vehicles have received, it can be easy to forget that the company is also expanding its commercial vehicle operations with the upstart Brightdrop sub-brand aiming to appeal to commercial customers. That includes FedEx with the delivery giant receiving its first batch of EV600 vans.
By Justin Hart on December 17, 2021 - 9:27PM
The race is on! Multiple manufacturers are vying to beat or compete with Tesla in terms of EV market share in the U.S. As I discussed in a previous article, that is going to be very hard to accomplish. Let’s look at sales forecasts and ambitions from the two other U.S. automakers, GM and Ford, through the end of the decade to break this down a bit.
By Carl Malek on December 13, 2021 - 3:47PM
The ongoing Bolt battery recall and the subsequent stop in production would make many automakers call it quits on such a problematic model. However, a new report suggests that GM may be faced with more headaches if it formally axes the Bolt from its lineup
By Carl Malek on December 10, 2021 - 3:31PM
The move to enhance the production of components for the broader EV segment is moving at a rapid pace but while other parts of the country are getting battery plants and other facilities, Michigan has long been a locale viewing the action from a distance. A new report suggests that's now changing with the company exploring a potential investment for a Lansing area battery plant.