We’ve come a long way since the days where trucks were basic, utilitarian vehicles that offered little in the way of creature comforts. If you remember that time, the list of options that are available on a modern truck may sound absurd. But the people want what the people want. And currently, one of the …
The last General Motors truck assembly plant running while the UAW/GM strike enters its fourth week has been shut down. Automotive News said the Silao, Mexico, plant had to stop production due to parts shortages. Analysts say dealerships have only about two weeks left before they start seeing a reduction in supplies of Chevrolet Silverados …
It’s hard to believe that the popular dual-rear-wheel “dually” pickup we know today didn’t exist before 1973. That’s when GM styled a rear fender to cover the dual rear wheels combined with a standard eight-foot box. What’s a dually for and why did it take so long to come into existence? Dual-Rear-Wheel Options Dual-rear-wheel options …
For the third quarter in a row, Ram trucks beat Chevy’s Silverado trucks for second place in overall sales. Ford and its juggernaut F150 still hold the lead, but it’s slipping. Ford is still solidly in first with sales falling 6% to 214,176. Ram’s second place came with a 14% increase to 161,635, followed in …
The redesign for the next GM midsize Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks will be for 2023. We know some details and can also safely speculate on what these new trucks could be based on earlier predictions and what we know now. First, a bit of global GM midsize truck knowledge. Besides the Colorado and …
With the Jeep Gladiator and Ford Ranger having come onto the midsize truck scene only recently we decided to do a comparison between them and the established Honda Ridgeline and GMC Canyon. Each of these midsize trucks is unique in their own ways so this is not the same as to compare a Mustang and …
With trucks as popular as they are, you would think there would not be any that won’t be available after 2019, but you would be wrong. Consolidation, cost savings on the assembly line, or getting ready for an entirely new truck meant cutting back on certain versions manufacturers make leading up to new introductions. As TFL …
One of the most challenging parts of reviewing cars is finding a way to put yourself in the mindset of a potential buyer. As a 30-year-old enthusiast living in a crowded city, it’s clear that cars such as the Hyundai Veloster N and Honda Civic Si are aimed at people like me. But what about …
Recently, we learned that the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 diesel had earned an EPA rating of 23/30/26 mpg (city/highway/combined). Granted, that figure drops a bit if you choose the 4×4 version, but still. It seems like only yesterday that we were cheering midsize pickup trucks for finally cresting 30 mpg highway. The fact that a …
The subcompact crossover segment is one of the hottest markets happening right now. We know GMC has been eyeing a possible dive into subcompact crossover territory. Within GM, Chevy has the segment covered with the Trax and so does Buick with the Trax-based Encore. The Encore is the best-selling Buick, so of course, GMC has …
There is more dirty diesel news to report. Wednesday a class action lawsuit was filed in Detroit alleging GM “sold hundreds of thousands” of diesel trucks that pumped metal shavings into fuel-injection system damaging engines according to the Detroit News. The lawsuit claims that US diesel fuel is thinner than European diesel. This causes air …
The most recent economic recession left some auto companies floundering. Chrysler and GM, two of the Big Three automakers, faced bankruptcy. The situation was so severe the U.S. government stepped in with a Troubled Asset Relief Program to pull these companies back from the brink of insolvency. Nowadays, auto stocks are at an all-time low, …
Loaded Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups, SUVs, crossovers, and a 10.7% profit margin in North American have General Motors executives dancing in the halls of Detroit’s silver silos. The news helped spike GM shares 3.3% to over a one-year high according to Reuters. “The alarm may be softly ringing for GM to finally reawaken …
A rumor is in the wind about GM’s plan to re-engineer the Chevrolet Colorado and its corporate sibling the GMC Canyon for 2023. Over the past few years, the Colorado has been a strong seller for buyers in the midsize truck market, especially the rough-and-ready ZR2 model that holds its own with the crowd-pleasing Ford F-150 …
There are so many great trucks coming out in 2019, it might be hard to choose your favorite. While you can go all out and choose a top-of-the-line truck, it’s also possible to get the truck you need for under $35,000. When you’re looking for a truck, think about what you’ll be using it for. …