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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.

Bolt EUV grille 1
LG Energy Solution Seeks To Raise $10.8 Billion To Cover Bolt Recall
By Carl Malek on December 7, 2021 - 3:40PM
The financial pain that GM battery supplier LG Energy has endured to cover the ongoing Bolt battery so far has been immense with the company setting aside $918 million to cover it. However, it appears that LG is entering uncharted territory, with the company announcing an IPO to help raise an additional $10.8 billion.
Image of Mazda MX-30 by John Goreham
Forget Tesla, Mazda Sold More EVs than General Motors In November
By John Goreham on December 3, 2021 - 1:44PM
Step back and realize that Mazda sells more battery-electric vehicles right now in America than many much larger automobile manufacturers. Including our President's favorite.
Mary Barra
GM CEO Mary Barra Refuses To Acknowledge Tesla In Interview
By Carl Malek on November 29, 2021 - 6:33PM
GM and Tesla are ramping up their war in the EV segment, and things are heating up with GM CEO Mary Barra refusing to acknowledge the California-based EV maker during a recent interview.
2022 GM Hummer EV
Why The Hummer EV Is A Waste Of Time
By Peter Neilson on November 24, 2021 - 8:04PM
GM is notorious for doing cool things then, abandoning the idea. Here is why I think GM will build then abandon their EV plans including the Hummer EV.
HUmmer EV pickup night shot
GMC Confirms 329 Mile Range For Hummer EV
By Carl Malek on November 23, 2021 - 7:25PM
GMC is ramping up preparations for the launch of the Hummer EV lineup, and has rapidly accelerated this effort with a series of bombshell details that add more weight to GM's claims of it being a revolutionary force in the EV segment with the company revealing the final range for the Edition 1 and when the first deliveries will begin.
Bolt EV
New Details Emerge On Possible Culprit For Ongoing Bolt Battery Crisis
By Carl Malek on November 16, 2021 - 2:11PM
The Chevrolet Bolt has been hobbled by an ongoing battery fire recall and investigation but a new report appears to shed some new details on what's exactly going on, while also showing the challenges involved in making sure it doesn't happen again.
GM Ultium wall charger
General Motors To Help Dealers Expand EV Charging Network, Commits To 40K Units
By Carl Malek on October 27, 2021 - 3:18PM
The road to electrification is rapidly becoming a very profitable venture for many automakers, but GM wants to eliminate some of the anxiety of finding a charging station with an all-new charging station initiative.
GM Reveals EV Motors For 2022 Hummer EV Use Less Rare Earth Metals, Possibly Points To Long Term Sustainability
By Carl Malek on October 19, 2021 - 9:47PM
The electric vehicle race is picking up steam but the surge in demand has also put increased demand on precious rare metals. With the limited availability of these materials, GM recently revealed how the 2022 GMC Hummer EV not only reduces the amount of materials needed for its electric motors, but also how it uses the metals it does have in a sustainable way.
Mary Barra and the Cadillac Lyriq
Mary Barra Talks Candidly About GM's EV Plans, Details Competition With Tesla And New Vehicle Rollout
By Carl Malek on October 19, 2021 - 12:11AM
GM has been very transparent about various aspects of its long-term EV plans, but we have not heard much from Mary Barra on her thoughts on how GM is doing on these plans, as well as her views on competing with Tesla. The wait is now over with the GM CEO sharing her thoughts and views on the current pace of electrification within the company.
2021 Chevrolet Blazer Premier Pictured
GM Seeks To Dethrone Tesla From EV Sales Throne With Help Of $30,000 EV SUV
By Carl Malek on October 8, 2021 - 5:32PM
Tesla may currently hold the throne at the moment when it comes to overall EV sales, but their iron grip on the sales throne could potentially be coming to an end, with GM revealing plans to challenge them with a new $30,000 EV SUV
GM Planning Chevrolet Equinox EV
GM Hopes to Double Its Revenue, Adds Plans for Electric Equinox and Smaller Electric SUV
By Mary Conway on October 7, 2021 - 10:58PM
During its investor presentations this week, GM outlined its hopes for doubling its revenue by leveraging some of its platforms and products. It also disclosed plans to electrify the Chevrolet Equinox and develop a smaller, electric SUV.
GM Reveals That It Will Be opening New Battery Cell Lab, Will Help Broader Plan To Cut
By Carl Malek on October 5, 2021 - 12:44PM
General Motors is putting the final touches on its plan to dominate the EV market, and it has unveiled plans to open a new battery lab that will not only help lower costs for the company and consumers but also potentially expand the range that future EV offerings can provide on a single charge.
GMC Hummer EV water shot
Activist Investor Engine No.1 Buys Slice Of GM Stock, Fully Supports EV Plans
By Carl Malek on October 4, 2021 - 10:41PM
GM's plan towards an all EV future just received a massive boost thanks to a new investor who not only supports GM but also aims to contribute towards the implementation of these plans.
Chevrolet Bolt EUV image by John Goreham
Chevy Bolt Outsells Nissan Leaf 2 to 1 Despite Being Off the Market
By John Goreham on October 4, 2021 - 5:29PM
Although GM ceased new vehicle sales of the Bolt and Bolt EUV line during Q3, the results are still pretty solid.
GM Aims To Use Software As Key Profit Generator In Expanded EV Lineup
By Carl Malek on October 2, 2021 - 12:50AM
General Motors has not pulled any punches when it comes to the EV market with the company preparing for an all-electric future. But while we have heard about some of the models that will be a part of the plan, the company is just now revealing the key role that software will play in helping make these dreams into a very lucrative reality.
GM BrightDrop EV Van
GM Commercial EV Unit Expands Lineup With New Entry, Adds Verizon As New Buyer
By Carl Malek on September 28, 2021 - 10:46PM
GM's ongoing push towards EVs is not only focused on satisfying the needs of traditional consumers, but also commercial customers looking to add zero-emissions capability to their supply fleets. GM's BrightDrop commercial division is aiming to fill the void with its lineup of cargo vans and the upstart division has not only revealed their second van model but also confirmed that Verizon will be the first buyer of the new model.
Lyriq image courtesy of Cadillac
GM’s Upcoming $60K EV Crossover Sold Out In Minutes - Without Tax Incentive Support
By John Goreham on September 27, 2021 - 9:23AM
General Motors’ Cadillac Lyriq was posted for reservation and almost immediately sold out. So why do we need EV tax incentives?
GM Ultium EV Motors (all three)
GM Unveils Three Electric Motors, Promises They Will Power All-Electric Future
By Carl Malek on September 23, 2021 - 5:47PM
General Motors is building an all-electric future with its Ultium battery technology, but we didn't hear much about the electric motors powering it. The company has addressed that by unveiling three different electric motors that will not only be mated to these batteries, but will also power GM into the future.
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Sets Its EPA Mark
New Car Sales Continue Blazing Pace: Ford, GM, Toyota Report Hikes
By Marc Stern on July 8, 2021 - 4:19PM
As car sales continue their blistering pace, the major automakers, Ford, GM, and Toyota continue to report sales are through the roof giving the carmakers the funding needed to increase the availability of electric vehicles.
2015 Cadillac SRX crossover
GM Recalling Nearly 400,000 SUVs to Fix Suspension Problem
By Mary Conway on June 30, 2021 - 11:11PM
GM is recalling 380,000 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles because of problems with the rear suspension.
GM recalling SUVs Because of Bad Jacks
GM Recalling 135,000 SUVs Because of Bad Jacks
By Mary Conway on June 21, 2021 - 10:31PM
GM is calling back 135,000 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazers and 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX models because the plastic jacks can break.
2022 GMC Hummer EV
GM Will Sell Battery and Fuel Cell Expertise to Finance Future Vehicles like the 2022 GMC HUMMER EV
By Mary Conway on June 17, 2021 - 10:11PM
GM Announces huge investments in future EVs and AVs. GM will leverage its new Ultium battery platform for semi trucks. It will also sell its HYDROTEC hydrogen fuel cells for use in planes and trains.
Endurance EV truck image courtesy of Lordstown Motors
Trouble Brews At EV Truck Maker Lordstown Motors
By John Goreham on June 16, 2021 - 9:40AM
A quick peek at the most recent news on Lordstown Motors makes the company's future look bleak.
GM Will Use Its Technology to Modernize Trains
GM Will Use Its Battery and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology to Modernize Trains
By Mary Conway on June 15, 2021 - 9:33PM
GM will use its decades of hi-tech research to help transform rail lines and make them greener.
Built for off-roading, both vehicles are good at what they do.
The HUMMER EV Is Being Touted As An Off-Road Goliath, Can It Live Up To Its Own Hype?
By Frank DiMuccio on June 7, 2021 - 4:54PM
With its classic Jeep architecture and design, the Wrangler 4xe is easily the most off-road capable electric vehicle currently available. This hasn’t stopped vehicles like the Tesla Model S or Volkswagen ID.4 from having fun in the dirt, but GM has decided to weigh in on off-roading with the up-coming HUMMER EV. Can it out-off-road a Jeep?
EVs have begun to diversify, but the aftermarket parts for them haven't kept up.
EV Aftermarket Modifications: What's Out There?
By Frank DiMuccio on May 3, 2021 - 11:58AM
With Electric Vehicles like the Volkswagen ID.4, Tesla Model S, GMC HUMMER EV, and the Mustang Mach E starting their takeover of the motorsports arena, the age of electric muscle may soon be upon us. Chevrolet teased a sporty looking silhouette with an EV drivetrain- many sources believe it to be the next Camaro. But something that is sorely lacking from the EV automotive sector, is customization.
Explorer Feels The Semiconductor Shortage
Ford, Stellantis Lead Industry In Number Of Vehicles Dropped Due To Shortages
By Marc Stern on April 30, 2021 - 3:43AM
Ford and Stellantis were the two big names this week as the total number of vehicles dropped from production due to the semiconductor shortages were tallied. General Motors was a distant third.
The AC Shelby Cobra and the BMW iM2 Coupe, two very different vehicles
CARB Compliance And Why It Should Matter To You
By Frank DiMuccio on April 22, 2021 - 11:48AM
With offerings like the Dodge Charger and Challenger, the Chevrolet Camaro, and the Ford Mustang all being so near and dear to the hearts of automotive enthusiasts, it’s sometimes strange to think about where these icons of vehicular performance will wind up in the near future due to the changing demands of environmental protection.
Wuling Hong Guang MINI EV
Hong Guang MINI EV: A Master Microcar and Tesla's Biggest in China
By Samuel Kricsfeld on April 21, 2021 - 1:10PM
One of the world’s most distinctive microcars, the Wuling Hong Guang MINI EV, was launched in July of 2020. Built by SAIC Motor and General Motors, it looks like toddler’s shoe and is a big seller in China. Wulling MINI EV is Tesla's biggest and least costly rival in China.
Chevrolet Bolt EUV
Toyota bZ4X vs. Chevrolet Bolt EUV: Big Brands Bring Bold BEVs
By Samuel Kricsfeld on April 20, 2021 - 8:21PM
Toyota recently announced a new electric SUV, the bZ4X, as the first in a new “bZ” series of electric vehicles. Toyota developed the SUV jointly with Subaru and plans on releasing the bZ4X in 2022. General Motors is releasing its own electric SUV for 2022: the Bolt EUV. Both vehicles enter a rapidly developing segment - how do they compare?
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