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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

General Motors all-electric pickup truck image

GM Commits Large Mfg. Plant To All-EV Production - Here Are the EVs It Will Build And When

By John Goreham on January 27, 2020 - 10:18AM

General Motors has announced it will only build EVs at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant starting next month. The vehicles are coming sooner than you might guess.

Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain sell well.

GM's Strength In Family Crossover Vehicles Rises - Challenges CR-V and Rogue with Equinox and Terrain

By John Goreham on January 14, 2020 - 11:52AM

GM's crossovers, the Equinox and Terrain, have impressive sales.

Why GM Will Bring Back Hummer as a GMC Electric Pickup

By Mary Conway on January 12, 2020 - 8:11PM

We should know within a month what the new incarnation of Hummer should look like. GM is expected to unveil its new electric truck during the Superbowl, February 2, 2020!

Blue Tesla Model Y and eight other electric cars coming in 2020

Mustang Mach-E, Bolt EUV and Tesla Model Y Among 9 EVs Coming in 2020

By Eric Evarts on January 3, 2020 - 3:22PM

More electric SUVs, big, small and fast, are rolling out in 2020. What those, hoping for more electric vehicles, can look forward to in 2020. Here are 9 new EVs that should expand EV variety and availability for 2020.

Study Shows Ford F150 E-Truck, GM E-Truck Favored By Buyers

By Marc Stern on December 18, 2019 - 3:42PM

In what should come as a relief to Ford and General Motors, the public favors their products, according to a recent Autolist.com study. The study looked closely at Tesla and Rivian and found that while new truck buyers tended to favor them, current and previous truck owners liked Ford and GM products.

The conservative case for boosting EV tax credits

By Eric Evarts on December 16, 2019 - 7:20PM

Republicans in Congress oppose extending the $7,500 tax credit for EVs. That doesn't seem very conservative.

Ford vs. Chevy Rivalry Both Good and Bad for Industry

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 16, 2019 - 12:47PM

While the long-lasting rivalry between Ford and Chevrolet may generate funny memes and even family feuds, it has generated a lot of great cars and great trucks like the F-150 and Chevy Silverado through the years. This rivalry has shaped automotive history and continues to shape the landscape of today’s automotive industry.

Ford Moves To F150s, F250s, Escapes, Explorers As Imports Move In To New Niches

By Marc Stern on December 14, 2019 - 9:16PM

As Ford moves to marketing F150, F250, F350 pickups, and Escape, Explorer SUVs, imported auto competitors are moving into the niches left by the automaker. GM's similar announcement has makers like Hyundai ecstatic as they pickup conquest sales.

2020 Red Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Converter

Ford Starts an Automotive Trend with Mustang Sub-brand that GM and Corvette May Follow

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 14, 2019 - 7:21AM

General Motors may one day sub-brand Corvette just like Ford sub-branded the Mustang in the electric Mach-E. Like it or don’t like it, automakers will do what’s best for their bottom line. Competition is intense for the car-buying dollar. So, in a way, capitalizing on iconic brands does make financial sense. We just don’t have to like it.

Reality vs. Posturing - New Chevy Suburban & GM's All-Electric Future Promise

By John Goreham on December 11, 2019 - 10:53AM

General Motors has for years been promising a move to an all-electric future. Its newest products show that commitment was all just posturing.

GM partners with LG on a new battery plant.

GM and LG Partner To Build 30 Gigawatt Capacity Battery Plant For EVs In Ohio

By John Goreham on December 5, 2019 - 11:04AM

General Motors has formed a new joint venture with LG to build a new battery plant in the US with an annual capacity of 30 gigawatts.

Chevrolet Bolt EV and Spark EV Charging Port Issues and Corrections

By Eric Way on November 13, 2019 - 10:56AM

The Chevy Bolt EV and Spark EV CCS charging ports have several issues. Some of these problems have quick and easy solutions; however, GM must physically redesign and update the CCS port on their future electric vehicles.

Chevrolet Menlo EV: Chevy's First All-Electric for China

By Eric Way on November 11, 2019 - 11:13AM

Chevrolet unveiled its new, all-electric 2020 Menlo EV. This is the first all-electric under the Chevy brand in China. It's a compelling EV; however, unfortunately, its release has been overshadowed by the fact that it is only for the Chinese market. Join me as I review the Menlo EV's specs and explain why it won't be sold in the United States.

Chevrolet E-10 Electric Truck Concept Desert

Chevrolet Electrifies with Their E-10 Conversion Concept at SEMA

By Eric Way on November 8, 2019 - 11:16AM

Chevy's designers have been hard at work to win over classic car and hot rod enthusiasts with an electric conversion of a classic 1962 C-10 pickup. With a little help from the Chevy Bolt EV, it looks like they they did just that.

Chevy Bolt EV Electrify America Bakersfield

Understanding the Chevrolet Bolt EV’s Range Estimator

By Eric Way on November 7, 2019 - 9:35AM

The Range Estimator in the Chevy Bolt EV is far more robust than people give it credit for. Join me as I share my experiences traveling with and explaining how to use the Bolt EV's Range Estimator.

Important Chevy Bolt EV Software Enhancements

By Eric Way on October 17, 2019 - 4:17PM

GM builds well-engineered electric vehicles; however, their software systems and functionality could improve. I suggest a number of enhancements that would improve the Bolt EV's functionality and user experience.

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