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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.

Cadillac releases first images of the 2011 CTSV Coupe race car
By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2011 - 1:11PM
General Motors announced in mid-December that Cadillac would be returning to racing with a pair of teams competing in the SCCA Challenge GT class in Pratt & Miller-prepped CTS-V Coupe race cars and today, GM rolled out a spread of pictures showing off the sexy Caddy race cars.
Ford Raptor
The Top 10 best-selling vehicles in the 2010 US market
By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2011 - 2:15PM
Annual sales reports from around the American auto industry are in and with them, we have a clear picture of the Top 10 best-selling vehicles in the US market with the Ford F-Series taking the top spot once again.
Buick
GM leads the industry in December 2010 corporate sales
By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2011 - 10:45AM
General Motors capped off a strong rebound year in 2010 as leading the nation in corporate sales in December with 224,185 units sold – an improvement of 7.5% over 2009.
The Camaro bests Mustang in 2010 annual sales
By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2011 - 2:35PM
The Chevrolet Camaro saw a 26% decline in sales last month compared to December of 2009 but thanks to steady sales throughout the year, 2010 marked the first time since 1985 where the Chevrolet Camaro outsold the Ford Mustang in annual sales.
A review of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2011 - 11:48AM
The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze effectively replaces the Chevy Cobalt and the Cavalier before it, so the new C-segment sedan has big sales shoes to fill and a fairly bad reputation to battle.
The passenger's side front of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2011 - 11:42AM
The passenger's side rear of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2011 - 11:41AM
The driver's rear corner of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2011 - 11:40AM
The driver's side of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2011 - 11:39AM
The front end of the 2011 Chevroelt Cruze
By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2011 - 11:38AM
The driver's front of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2011 - 11:37AM
The Ecotec engine of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2011 - 11:35AM
The gauge cluster of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2011 - 11:34AM
Another look at the interior of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2011 - 11:33AM
The stereo controls of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2011 - 11:31AM
The interior of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2011 - 11:27AM
DOE
$5.43M in contracts express USCAR and DOE collaboration
By Frank Sherosky on January 2, 2011 - 12:31PM
There was a time when collaboration between automakers implied suspicion of collusion and potential price fixing; not anymore, and not with the government. The U.S. DOE's mission to advance the national, economic and energy security of the United States has made cooperation between American automakers much easier.
GM recalls 2011 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC trucks over axle risks
By Patrick Rall on December 28, 2010 - 2:40PM
General Motors has announced a recall of 1,262 2011 model year light duty trucks from Cadillac, GMC and Chevrolet due to a concern over the reliability of an improperly manufactured cross pin in the rear axle assembly.
GM attempts social media lead with Big Fuel agency
By Frank Sherosky on December 26, 2010 - 9:16PM
As far as rivals go, Ford grabbed the social-media lead from GM some time ago. So, in an unprecedented move at GM, marketing chief Joel Ewanick brought on Big Fuel this past summer to handle social media for all four of GM's U.S. brands.
Laurence Fishburne named the new voice of Cadillac
By Patrick Rall on December 20, 2010 - 3:26PM
During college football’s Rose Bowl Game on January 1st, 2011, Cadillac’s new “red-blooded luxury” advertising campaign will begin and when it does, the luxury arm of General Motors will use Hollywood star Laurence Fishburne for voiceovers.
GM reveals GMC Sierra All Terrain HD concept prior to 2011 NAIAS
By Frank Sherosky on December 19, 2010 - 8:35PM
In an unusual move, GM has preempted media days by revealing its GMC concept weeks before the start of this year’s North American International Auto Show. Its news release of the GMC Sierra All Terrain HD concept says it is an exploration of heavy-duty truck capability combined with greater off-road versatility.
GM recalling 2011 crossovers due to seatbelt breakage
By Patrick Rall on December 17, 2010 - 2:43PM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a voluntary recall of almost 98,000 General Motors crossovers from the 2011 model year, including the Chevrolet Equinox, the GMC Terrain and the popular Cadillac SRX over concerns of safety belt failure in the event of an accident.
GM purchases $2.1 billion of GM stock from the federal government
By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2010 - 5:02PM
General Motors announced today that they have completed a $2.1 billion purchase of the GM 9% Series A Preferred Stock formerly held by the US Treasure Department as a result of the “government bailout” and the recent initial public offering (IPO).
GM offering new retirement packages, while hiring new engineers
By Frank Sherosky on December 16, 2010 - 12:11PM
While offering a new round of early retirement packages to skilled trades, GM is also attempting to hire more engineers to replace the brain drain of the last two years. This latest offer appears to be focused solely on adjusting its North American manufacturing staff since emerging from bankruptcy on July 10 last year.
Remembering Chuck Jordan, former GM design chief, dead at 83
By Frank Sherosky on December 10, 2010 - 4:04PM
Chuck Jordan, the legendary design chief that helped usher in the modern era of styling at General Motors with the Motorama cars, passed away on Thursday.
GM Wins Golden Spike Award for Chevrolet Volt
By Keith Griffin on December 10, 2010 - 4:01PM
As the railroads like to advertise, the most fuel-efficient vehicles are probably trains – especially when you factor in the amount of goods they carry. That’s why it is fitting the Chevrolet Volt was honored with the Golden Spike award.
GM Robonaut 2 the Most Human-Like Robot Ever
By Keith Griffin on December 8, 2010 - 11:07AM
GM says it Robonaut 2 that will fly to the Space Station in February is the most human-like robot ever. Human autoworkers should be concerned.
General Motors
General Motors leads the US market in November 2010 sales
By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2010 - 12:54PM
General Motors had a strong showing in November 2010, with all four of their existing brands showing year over year growth along with the company selling more vehicles than any other automaker in the US market.
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