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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.

Rear camera image courtesy of GM
How To Adjust Your Head Up Display and Rear Vision Camera - Using Cadillac's CT5 As An Example
By John Goreham on November 19, 2020 - 10:52AM
Digital cameras that show you the view in your rear mirror are becoming more and more common. So too are head-up displays. Here is how you can adjust them so they work best for you.
GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle
How GM Transformed the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Pickup into a Military Supertruck
By Mary Conway on October 28, 2020 - 10:33PM
General Motors Defense is using GM's midsize truck chassis and transforming it into a troop carrier. Why the new vehicle should keep soldiers safer.
GMC Hummer EV open top
GMC Hummer EV Doesn't Stand A Chance Against The Tesla Cybertruck
By Tinsae Aregay on October 22, 2020 - 6:13AM
General Motors has unveiled its latest electric pickup truck the GMC Hummer EV. How does this compare with Tesla Cybertruck?
Ford Model T/Mustang mash up rendering
Reinventing Classic Cars With A Modern Day Mash Up
By Jimmy Dinsmore on September 11, 2020 - 1:04PM
Car insurance aggregating company renders mashed up, wacky versions of classic cars. The end result is interesting and at times appalling.
Nikola Badger EV from Nikola Website
Why GM is Teaming Up With Nikola to Build Electric Trucks
By Mary Conway on September 9, 2020 - 10:08PM
GM and EV upstart Nikola are joining forces to accelerate the EV programs for both companies. GM will even build Nikola's Badger electric truck for them.
Chevy Bolt charging image by John Goreham
Future GM Electric Vehicles To Have 90% Less Battery Wiring
By John Goreham on September 9, 2020 - 10:45AM
General Motors announces a breakthrough in electric vehicle battery technology.
Chevy Bolt image courtesy of GM media support
Here's What One Notable Uber Driver Thinks About GM's Plan To Discount the Chevy Bolt EV
By John Goreham on September 9, 2020 - 10:29AM
General Motors is offering Uber drivers a significant discount on the cost of a new Chevy Bolt battery-electric vehicle. We reached out to one Uber driver we often refer to for information on both subjects for comment.
Indy 500 Bans Fans Because of COVID-19
The 2020 Indianapolis 500 Just Announced a Huge Change
By Mary Conway on August 4, 2020 - 9:27PM
The iconic race was already forced to delay its race date. Now, the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" has bad news for fans.
GM's 1st Battery "Gigafactory" Is Rising To Build Ultium EV Batteries
By Armen Hareyan on August 4, 2020 - 12:13PM
GM electric vehicle charger image courtesy of GM media support
GM Plans To Triple This EV Fast Charger Network Capacity In the US - Here's How Long That Will Take
By John Goreham on August 3, 2020 - 12:25PM
GM and EVgo plan to triple the largest public fast charger network.
Tesla Battery vs GM Ultium Ahead of Battery Day
By Armen Hareyan on July 28, 2020 - 10:53AM
GM China image courtesy of GM media.
Study - Best Auto Plants For Quality All Outside Of the United States - Lowest Ranked Vehicles Built In U.S.
By John Goreham on June 29, 2020 - 12:02PM
The latest quality study shows that the top three auto plants are all outside of the United States.
GM Ultium Battery and Powertrain
GM Ultium as an Independent Brand
By Dean McManis on June 2, 2020 - 9:55PM
Why I think that GM should create an Ultium brand, like they once did with their Saturn brand. And why they probably won’t do it.
GM Begins Work on Its Own Battery GigaPower Plant
By Armen Hareyan on April 17, 2020 - 1:40PM
GM Unveils New Ultium Battery System March 4th, 2020
How GM Will Help Honda Build Two New EVs
By Mary Conway on April 3, 2020 - 5:43PM
General Motors and Honda are partnering to build two more electric vehicles. Honda will design them but GM will build them on GM's new EV platform.
2020 Ford F-150 pickup trucks
Ford F-150 Sales Drop More Than 13 Percent In First Quarter As GM Makes Gains
By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 3, 2020 - 9:57AM
While Ford F-150 remains the best-selling vehicle in America, GM makes gains with both of its full-size pickup trucks. The entire auto industry suffers mightily from the effects of the current uncertain socio-economic situation.
2020 Hennessey Venom 775
Hennessey Venom 775 F-150 Embarrasses Mustang GT350 On Dragstrip
By Jimmy Dinsmore on March 31, 2020 - 12:21PM
Hennessey Performance created YouTube video to show how their modified F-150 Venom 775 can outperform a stock Mustang GT350 on a drag strip. The competition is not even close, as video shows.
GM Face mask Photo by John F. Martin for General Motors
A Doctor Explains How the Masks GM Is Making Help Healthcare Workers and Patients
By John Goreham on March 31, 2020 - 10:14AM
Torque News asked a doctor how masks like the ones that GM is making by the thousands can help in the fight against the virus. Here's what we learned.
2020 Chevrolet Silverado RST
GM Steps Up Manufacturing to Aid COVID-19 Response
By Mary Conway on March 28, 2020 - 3:13PM
General Motors is adding facilities to manufacture face masks. This comes as the automaker is already stepping up its efforts to produce ventilators.
2019 Ford F-150 Roush Nitemare
Roush Performance Ford F-150 Trucks Eligible For 84-Month No-Interest Financing
By Jimmy Dinsmore on March 28, 2020 - 1:22PM
Interest-free offer is good on 2019 Roush F-150 trucks only. 2020 model year F-150s do not appear eligible. Goal is to spur activity and drive up consumer confidence for some of these special-edition trucks and get them off the car lots.
2021 Ford F-150 Raptor rendering
New Suspension And Possibly V8 Coming To 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor
By Jimmy Dinsmore on March 27, 2020 - 11:03AM
Ford positions its performance, off-road Raptor to battle the Ram Rebel TRX. 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor will also get a new design a new suspension and possibly a new engine.
GM enables in-vehicle emergency services to fight COVID-19
GM Enables Free WiFi and OnStar Services In All Its Brands To Help In The COVID-19 Crisis
By John Goreham on March 24, 2020 - 3:15PM
If you own a General Motors vehicle, the chances are you have OnStar and also WiFi capabilities. GM just enables those to help you. Here is what is included.
2020 Chevrolet Silverado Diesel
How GM and Ford Are Helping to Fight the Coronavirus
By Mary Conway on March 22, 2020 - 9:26PM
Instead of building trucks like this 2020 Chevrolet Silverado Diesel, General Motors and Ford are offering their expertise to help build medical equipment. We look at reasons why and what may be some of the hold ups.
Ford digital kiosk
Car Buying In A Corona Economy; What Ford Is Doing for Confidence and Financial Support
By Jimmy Dinsmore on March 21, 2020 - 11:17AM
84-month loans, interest-free loans and deferred payments are trendy right now for carmakers like Ford. Despite the inconvenience, some good is coming from the corona virus and social distancing necessity.
Ford emblem
Ford Offers Payment Relief For New Car Buyers
By Jimmy Dinsmore on March 19, 2020 - 12:00PM
“Built to Lend a Hand” program provides new car buyers peace of mind for those suffering financial issues thanks to fallout from corona virus.
GM's Mary Barra presents Ultrium Electric Car Battery
Batteries Are The Key Factor for Tomorrow’s EVs
By Dean McManis on March 15, 2020 - 1:57AM
GM’s EV Day announced their Ultium EV platform that they are planning to use for their future EVs, and they revealed much of their upcoming battery plans. But Tesla, VW, Ford and others are also quickly scaling up battery production and innovation to meet future growing demands for EVs.
2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty Kentucky Derby
Ford Sponsors Churchill Downs Racetrack and Kentucky Derby Involving F-Series Super Duty
By Jimmy Dinsmore on March 9, 2020 - 8:00AM
Two American icons join forces as Ford and Churchill Downs enter a multiyear partnership. Ford F-Series Super Duty as well as Ford Expedition will be part of the sponsorship agreement. 2020 F-Series Super Duty will serve as the featured vehicle for the 146th Kentucky Derby.
2022 EV Ford F-150
Electrified 2022 Ford F-150 Getting Closer To Production Rendering Shows
By Jimmy Dinsmore on March 6, 2020 - 11:00AM
New rendering shows what the electric Ford F-150 might look like as Ford continues their electrification plans for America’s best-selling vehicle.
Chevy Bolt Charging
GM Triples Its EV Charging Locations With Focus On Employee Vehicles - Will Management Be Plugging In?
By John Goreham on March 3, 2020 - 11:01AM
General Motors says it will triple the charger locations it provides to about 3,500. Much of the focus is on its own employee parking.
GM wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
GM Adds Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto to 2021 Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade SUVs
By John Goreham on February 12, 2020 - 1:35PM
No more phone cords, ever, as GM introduces wireless CarPlay in 2021 Bolt, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade SUVs.
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