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.

Garage Calculates and Reveals Average Repair Costs by Car Make

Top 5 Most Expensive Vehicles To Maintain Ranked by Garage Work Orders

By Timothy Boyer on November 20, 2024 - 9:16AM

An interesting list of "most expensive vehicles to maintain and repair" recently emerged that differs from all others. It is invaluable in its approach and the mechanic's view of makes and models that too often, are disregarded indiscriminately.

GM Sets Record for Number of Vehicles, Like the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV, With Hands-Free Driving

By Mary Conway on November 18, 2024 - 9:51PM

GM made a point about its SuperCruise Hands-Free technology by setting up a hands-free driving caravan. GM set a record for all the vehicles that can use the revolutionary tech.

GM Recalling Nearly 462,000 2020-2022 Pickups and SUVs Including Silverados and Tahoes Because the Back Wheels Can Lock Up

By Mary Conway on November 13, 2024 - 8:25PM

The huge recall involves a transmission problem that can cause the back wheels to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Cadillac Introduces its 2026 VISTIQ EV- Three Rows of Luxury

By Mary Conway on November 12, 2024 - 8:45PM

Smaller than the Escalade IQ but larger than the LYRIQ, the VISTIQ will fill an important void in Cadillac's luxury lineup.

2026 Cadillac LYRIQ Will be the First EV to Earn the Prestigious V Badge

By Mary Conway on October 30, 2024 - 7:50PM

Up until now, the Cadillac V-Series has only included high-horsepower ICE vehicles. The 2026 LYRIQ is the first EV to earn the performance badge.

GM Defense Builds First HD Armored Vehicle that Looks Like a Chevrolet Suburban

GM Defense Builds the First HD Suburban that is Designed to be an Armored Vehicle

By Mary Conway on October 28, 2024 - 8:29PM

The U.S State Department has ordered the custom-designed vehicles that look like the Chevrolet Suburban but are built like HD trucks.

Ford CEO Loves His Chinese Xiaomi EV – The Critical Need For Partnerships With Companies Like Lenovo

By Rob Enderle on October 25, 2024 - 8:33PM

The CEO of Ford likes his Chinese Car more than any Ford, showcasing the critical need for companies like Ford to partner with companies like Lenovo to increase their speed of innovation before doing what Japan almost did.

GM Defense's Latest Truck Based on the Chevy Silverado 2500 ZR2 is a Brilliant Combination of EV and Diesel Power

By Mary Conway on October 20, 2024 - 8:59PM

See why other truck buyers will want a similar fuel combination, but so far the GM Defense is only destined for military operations.

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Sets an Astonishing Record

By Mary Conway on October 17, 2024 - 9:03PM

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 was designed to blow the doors off the competition, but no one expected it to set this record for speed.

Can You Trust Your Car's Oil Life Monitor Feature?

By Timothy Boyer on October 17, 2024 - 10:40AM

Does an algorithm from the 1980s really accurately determine how much life is left in your car's motor oil between motor oil changes while driving? This oil expert tests the truthiness of this claim.

First 2025 Cadillac IQ EV Sold at Barrett-Jackson

Cadillac's First 2025 Cadillac IQ EV SUV Raises $550,000 to Help Children

By Mary Conway on October 14, 2024 - 5:51PM

See how Cadillac's game-changing full-size EV SUV will help give needy Detroit children a better education.

2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV Offers More Trim and Range Options

By Mary Conway on October 7, 2024 - 9:26PM

Chevrolet increases some truck prices and admits that range anxiety is still a huge issue with EVs.

Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch: The Beginning Of The End For Personal Car Ownership

By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 8:23PM

Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch will be the beginning of the end for personal car ownership. While this won’t happen overnight, once we have the equivalent of horizontal elevators only the rich are likely to continue to own cars, and maybe not even them.

Future Gas station with mini-mart converted to electric charging and rendered by Gemini

Ionna Charging Stations: Finally Making EV Charging Stations Make Sense

By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 7:38PM

Ionna addresses one of the significant shortcomings of EV vehicles, public charging, by building charging stations with amenities similar to those of gas stations. This could be a massive game-changer for EVs.

GM's Electric Vehicle Average Transaction Price More Than Doubled Over Past Year

By John Goreham on October 2, 2024 - 8:04AM

General Motors has shifted to ever-more expensive electric vehicles. Year to date, deliveries are up by about 13,000 units.

2025 Chevrolet Silverado Focuses on Capability and Affordability

By Mary Conway on September 24, 2024 - 8:53AM

2025 Chevrolet Silverados are one their way to dealers now. See why the truck wars are continuing to heat up.

GM Recalling Nearly 450,000 Trucks and SUVs Including Silverados, Sierras, Tahoes and Escalades Because of Brake Fluid Warning Light Problem

By Mary Conway on September 21, 2024 - 10:31AM

According to NHTSA, a brake fluid warning light might fail to alert drivers to low brake fluid levels.

Cadillac's First Game-Changing 2025 Escalade IQ EV to be Auctioned to Help Needy Children

By Mary Conway on September 19, 2024 - 5:21PM

GM has a reputation for using its new vehicles to help worthy causes. The first Escalade IQ is especially important because it is the automaker's first full-size luxury SUV EV.

Charging Plug Battle Between CCS2 and NACS

GM Vehicles Get Access To Tesla Superchargers - What You’ll Need Before Using A Tesla Supercharger

By Rob Enderle on September 19, 2024 - 5:01PM

With GM now beginning their conversion to the NACS Tesla plug standard there are things you need to know, one of them being, it may be unsafe to use a Tesla supercharger with a non-Tesla car.

People Who Own GM EVs, Like the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, Can Finally Buy Adapters to Use the Tesla SuperChargers

By Mary Conway on September 18, 2024 - 10:40PM

This is a huge step that will help all GM EV owners. GM announced that the $225 adapters will give owners access to the Tesla network of nearly 18,000 superchargers.

Electric Car Chargers instead of gas pumps in a gas station format

GM Partners With EVgo To Emulate Tesla And Build 400 Fast EV Chargers

By Rob Enderle on September 18, 2024 - 7:34PM

GM and EVgo are collaborating to create gas-station like charging stations that should appeal to both existing electric car owners and potential owners considering switching from gas cars. If this becomes the new standard, sales should improve a lot.

Excited Electric Car buyer, incentives make a difference

Electric Car Sales Continue To Improve Thanks To Strong Incentives

By Rob Enderle on September 18, 2024 - 6:38PM

Electric car sales reporting for July indicates that the market is strong, but the difference between car makers is significant highlighting that marketing and incentives are having a major impact on the growth of the total market and individual brands.

Will These Model's Problems Carry Over Into 2025?

Most Unreliable Cars With Bad Engines & Transmissions Update

By Timothy Boyer on September 14, 2024 - 7:19AM

An automotive expert updates the worst car and SUV models known for bad engines and transmissions that will fail on you, which could carry over onto the 2025 models leaving you with large repair bills in your near future.

GM Criticized Zeekr for Advancing Too Fast – Anticipating GM’s Collapse

By Rob Enderle on September 13, 2024 - 3:55PM

GM is downplaying the competitive threat from Chinese companies which are currently outperforming them. The tariffs that are protecting GM will eventually be bypassed or eliminated. GM has to prepare better to avoid other problems.

Chevrolet Hopes to Kick-Start 2025 BrightDrop EV Sales

By Mary Conway on August 30, 2024 - 3:13PM

And just like that, Chevrolet has a new EV van. I always wondered why the auto giant made it a subsidiary, now the EVs will be branded as Chevys.

GMC's Fully-Loaded High End Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is Finally Here

By Mary Conway on August 27, 2024 - 4:55PM

It's expensive but has 440 miles of range, Up to 10,000 lbs. max towing and a MultiPro MidGate to expand the bed size.

Cadillac Opulent Velocity Concept picture from GM.

The Cadillac Opulent Velocity Concept Is Amazing, But Prepare To Be Disappointed

By Rob Enderle on August 20, 2024 - 7:57PM

Cadillac just showcased the Opulent Velocity Concept, but their history of bringing concepts to market suggests we'll be disappointed when it ships.

My Tesla Cybertruck Rear-Ended a Chevy Silverado, The Silverado is Worse Off, but My Cybertruck Will Cost More to Repair

By Tinsae Aregay on August 2, 2024 - 9:32AM

An unfortunate accident on the highway has resulted in a Tesla Cybertruck rear-ending a Chevy Silverado. The Silverado is moderately damaged, whereas the Cybertruck is barely scuffed. Still, the Cybertruck will most likely cost more to repair.

GM Defense Expands its Reach in Canada with Trucks Based on the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2

By Mary Conway on July 28, 2024 - 7:26PM

GM's Defense unit continues to grow sales with military vehicles based on the popular Chevrolet Colorado mid-size pickup. See how the latest deal rakes in tens of millions of dollars.

How Cadillac's Stunning SOLLEI Convertible EV Concept Can Help Restore the Brand's Illustrious Reputation

By Mary Conway on July 27, 2024 - 6:06PM

Cadillac has always been known for its beauty and the SOLLEI concept is a masterpiece.

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