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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.

GM’s recently launched Chevy Bolt already uses LFP battery cells supplied by Chinese battery manufacturer CATL.
GM Is Rewriting Its EV Strategy Around One Core Battery Chemistry Trying To Escape China's Battery Gravity
By Armen Hareyan on
GM is basically saying that cheap LFP batteries are not good enough for where we want EVs to go and choosing performance potential over proven cost stability.
2025 Chevy Silverado, Toyota Tundra
AK Toyota Family Dilemma: Tundra Owner Upgrades to 2025 Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 Bison 6.6L, Pivots To Keep Both Trucks Over Wife's RAV4 Hybrid
By Denis Flierl on
An Alaska Toyota Tundra owner upgraded to a 2025 Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 Bison 6.6L gas for heavy towing, sparking a family utility dilemma. First-party owner data details why he pivots to keep both full-size trucks over his wife's RAV4 Hybrid.
Steven’s 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 displayed on a dealership lot shortly before experiencing a transmission-related failure on the highway.
Less Than an Hour After Buying a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 With 20,800 Miles, an Owner Lost Power on the Highway and Learned It Needs a Transmission Valve Body Replacement
By Aram Krajekian on
A drive home from an exciting purchase turned into an immediate reality check when a low mileage GMC Sierra 1500 suddenly lost power on the highway, raising questions about what might have been missed before the sale.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado
Chevy V8 Lifter Failures Exposed: The Real Reason Partial Dealership Fixes Lead To Engine Seizure
By Denis Flierl on
Torque News tracker by Denis Flierl exposes why partial dealership lifter repairs on Chevy Silverado V8 engines trigger oil starvation and total engine lockup. Learn why Colorado mountain driving accelerates DFM failures and how to protect your truck.
Chevrolet Silverado
Chevrolet Silverado Owners Have Three Viable Options To Protect V8 Engines From Dynamic Fuel Management Failure
By Denis Flierl on
Silverado 5.3L and 6.2L owners can mitigate costly EcoTec3 valvetrain failure. This consumer advocacy guide breaks down the three path solutions: strict maintenance changes, electronic DFM disablers, and complete mechanical valvetrain deletion kits.
GM Is Launching a Trust Recovery Program With a New Engine For The 2027 Silverado and Sierra, Which Will Be Its Biggest Test.
GM Is Launching a Trust Recovery Program With a New Engine For The 2027 Silverado and Sierra, Which Will Be Its Biggest Test
By Armen Hareyan on
GM is betting that a new Gen 6 V8, tighter quality controls, and greater manufacturing oversight can help the 2027 Silverado and Sierra win back confidence from truck buyers who increasingly view reliability as the ultimate feature.
Rendering of the 2027 GMC Sierra AT4 with its upcoming reportedly bigger tires.
GM May Have Finally Realized What Many Sierra AT4 Owners Do After Purchase, And Ford And Ram May Be Part Of The Reason
By Armen Hareyan on
GM may be finally building the 2027 GMC Sierra AT4 that owners actually wanted from day one, and Ford and Ram may have had a lot to do with forcing that decision.
GM making Sierra at Fort Wayne Assembly
GM's Quietest Change To The 2027 Silverado And Sierra Could End Up Being The Most Important And Overlooked One
By Armen Hareyan on
There is a hidden story about GM Authority's report regarding Silverado and Sierra engine reliability improvements, and the most overlooked detail isn't about GM's quality control.
Silverado and Sierra trucks with their engines on the top of their hoods
GM Is Reportedly Taking Two Unusual Steps To Make Sure The 2027 Silverado And Sierra Don't Repeat Past Engine Reliability Complaints
By Armen Hareyan on
GM is finally fixing the reliability concerns of the Silverado and Sierra engines that have hurt owner confidence.
GM Defense Chosen to Help Built Lunar Outpost
GM's Battery Expertise Will Help Power Future Moon Vehicles
By Mary Conway on
GM Defense has spent years developing batteries that can operate remote autonomous vehicles in extreme temperatures. Most of the company's work is preparing batteries for dangerously hot or cold regions. The same research will help power lunar vehicles.
GMC HUMMER X SUV Concept
GM has Rivian R2 Fighters on the Drawing Board in the HUMMER X Mid-Size Concepts but Isn't Sure It Will Build Them
By Mary Conway on
GMC debuted two new mid-size HUMMERs. However, GM says they are only concepts and not slated for production.
Red GMC Hummer HX truck concept driving through a tunnel in a front three-quarter action view.
GM’s Hummer X Concept Is 18.4 Inches Shorter Than the Hummer EV and Looks Like the Reset Hummer Needs
By Noah Washington on
GM’s Hummer X SUV cuts nearly 18 inches from the current Hummer EV and finally makes the idea feel usable. The concept points to a smaller, tougher reset Hummer badly needs.
Corvette ZR1X Blows Out 250 Candles
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Blows Out 250 Candles for America's Birthday Celebration
By Mary Conway on
The Detroit Three are going all out to celebrate America's upcoming birthday with special models, displays and celebrations. Chevrolet found a unique way to highlight horsepower and heritage.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado Z71
The Ultra-Thin Oil Dilemma: Why Modern Full-Size Truck Engines Are Failing Long Before 100K Miles
By Denis Flierl on
Torque News investigative tracking reveals how 0W-20 ultra-low viscosity oil and factory intervals cause premature engine failures, severe oil consumption, and bearing wear in modern full-size trucks like the Chevy Silverado and Toyota Tundra.
2021 Chevy Silverado
Silverado Oil Consumption Part 2: Disabling DFM and the 5W-30 Viscosity Solution
By Denis Flierl on
Stop your Silverado's rapid oil loss with this practical guide. Fleet data show that disabling DFM cylinder cutoffs and upgrading to 5W-30 synthetic oil reduces internal blow-by and protects vital valve train parts without voiding your warranty.
2021 Chevy Silverado LT Z71 Texas Edition
3-Time Silverado Owner Reports 2021 Z71 Texas Edition Burns Oil Fast At 75K Miles
By Denis Flierl on
A 3-time Chevy owner warns that his 2021 Silverado Z71 Texas Edition is burning oil rapidly at 75,000 miles. Despite showing 37% oil life, a low-oil warning triggered with zero external leaks, barely touching the dipstick. Brand loyalty vs. reality.
The Gathering Storm Over the American Auto Industry
Economic Headwinds Fracture the United States Electric Vehicle Market Threatening Legacy Automaker Survival by 2030
By Rob Enderle on
As the American electric vehicle transition stalls against high interest rates and political uncertainty, we analyze which domestic automakers will thrive, barely survive, or completely collapse before the 2030 deadline
2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4 shown from the front on a grassy overlook with mountains in the background.
E85 Stations Keep Growing, but EPA Data Shows GM Is Nearly Alone in Selling New 2026 Vehicles That Can Use It
By Noah Washington on
E85 looks healthier if you only count stations. Torque News checked AFDC station data, FuelEconomy vehicle files, and federal CAFE-credit language. The pump count kept rising, but new flex-fuel choices have narrowed into a small GM-heavy corner.
Grey 2026 Chevrolet Suburban driving through a city street with Chevrolet’s updated front-end styling.
3.0 Duramax Reliability Analysis: Why One 2023 Chevy Suburban Is Nearing 200,000 Miles While Others Face Massive Repair Costs
By Aram Krajekian on
The 3.0 Duramax is producing two completely different ownership experiences, with one Chevy Suburban nearing 200,000 miles while other owners describe months-long repairs and financial nightmares.
2024 Chevrolet Camaro
The Buick Sedans Are The Most Interesting Part of the 2027 Chevy Camaro's Comeback, Since They Will Share The Same Platform With Cadillac
By Tim Healey on
Reports have been circulating suggesting that the Chevrolet Camaro will return as a 2027 model. One thing that might be getting buried in the excitement surrounding the return of the Camaro is that Buick will have sedans again.
GM is producing Chevy Bolt EVs in a new way in batches
GM Builds The Chevy Bolt in a New Way With 8 Benefits, and Resembles What Tesla Has Been Critiqued and Praised For With 1 Difference
By Armen Hareyan on
GM is now building the Chevy Bolt in batches of 30 identical vehicles at Fairfax, borrowing a page from Tesla's manufacturing playbook, but with one critical difference and delivers 8 measurable manufacturing benefits.
A red Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss towing a small trailer on a mountain highway.
GM Patented a Mode That Could Help a Stuck Silverado EV Rock Itself Free Without the Driver Guessing
By Noah Washington on
GM's patent describes a vehicle that can detect when a wheel is stuck, then rock itself forward and backward while reading traction. The bigger story is how EV trucks could turn an old driver trick into software.
2026 Chevy Silverado
The 2026 Truck Owner’s Survival Guide: How to Navigate Brand Failures and Warranty Loopholes
By Denis Flierl on
Struggling with 2026 Silverado, Tundra, or F-150 reliability? This consumer action plan provides information for owners, featuring Colorado-specific maintenance tips and insights into warranty loopholes in the current truck reliability crisis.
2026 GMC Sierra
2026 GMC Sierra 5.3L Engine Failure: Owner Reports Lifter Noise at Just 500 Miles, Challenging GM’s Reliability Claims
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 GMC Sierra owner is not happy with GM’s latest 5.3L V8 after experiencing persistent lifter tap at only 500 miles. Despite a flawless 71k-mile history with a 2021 Elevation model, this new truck's mechanical failure signals a potential 2026 defect.
2021 Chevy Silverado
GM Replaces 92,000-Mile Silverado 6.2L V8 Engine Out of Warranty: Why This 2021 Owner Got a Free Crate Engine and Why You Might Too
By Denis Flierl on
After his 2021 Silverado 6.2L V8 died at 92K miles, owner Jordie Livingstone expected a $15,000 bill. Instead, GM sent a free crate engine. Here is why out-of-warranty owners are getting replacements and if you should sell your truck afterward.
2026 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
The 2026 Corvette ZR1X Pace Car for the 2026 Indianapolis 500 is Almost as Fast as the Race Cars on the Track
By Mary Conway on
The Corvette ZR1X hypercar delivers 1,250 horsepower across all four wheels, combining a twin-turbo V-8 with an electric motor on the front axle.
Digital Disconnect
GM Risks Massive Sales Collapse by Locking Out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
By Rob Enderle on
GM’s decision to axe Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in favor of a subscription-based native system is backfiring, driving loyal customers toward competitors who embrace seamless smartphone integration and flexibility.
GM Defense Vehicle Raises $1 Million
GM Defense Raises $1 Million to Help Medal of Honor Winners - See the Special Military Vehicle it Auctioned
By Mary Conway on
Who wouldn't want to own a highly capable all-terrain vehicle? See why the buyer, NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick, really wanted to win this auction.
A pair of Chevrolet Bolt advertisements are shown
GM Is Quietly Spending Millions to Advertise EVs, and Most People Don't Know It
By John Goreham on
One constant refrain in our comments is that the reason this or that GM battery-electric vehicle isn’t doing as well as it should is that GM won’t advertise it. We found out what is really going on.
GM is making a strategic shift and betting on the hybrid trucks over EV
GM Retreats From EVs, and Delaying Next-Gen EV Trucks for Hybrids Could Be Mary Barra’s Biggest Gamble or Ultimate Legacy
By Rob Enderle on
GM’s abrupt pivot away from next-gen EV trucks toward hybrids signals a massive strategic shift. We analyze if this retreat is a masterstroke of timing or a catastrophic long-term blunder.
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