The tailgate is an often overlooked feature of the pickup truck, well until recently, that is. Over the last few years, some genius designers decided to utilize one of the most unique features the pickup truck offers. Once that box was opened, the tailgate bonanza began. The 2021 GMC Sierra decided to let more customers …
The Ford Expedition, GMC Yukon XL, Chevy Tahoe, and Chevy Suburban are very capable large SUVs. But does Consumer Reports recommend them?
Like the rest of the world, the auto industry had an interesting 2020, to say the least. General Motors was able to overcome these challenges in a big way.
For years there have been rumors about Corvette becoming its own brand-possibly killing off Cadillac in the process. The thinking is that Corvette has remained true to its name and has an almost impeccable reputation. When Ford was rumored to be splitting off the Mustang brand into an all-electric crossover the Corvette rumors gained weight. …
GM revealed concepts of what it expects our electric, autonomous future vehicles will look like. For some, GM shows what to expect in the transportation of tomorrow, and it looks a lot like a Blade Runner future. It includes an autonomous luxury entertainment pod and a personal drone. Cadillac shows the autonomous pod “spot between …
While GM killed a number of brands due to bankruptcy in 2010 it has started building up new ones. Of course, Hummer is one of them. But today GM announced a new commercial electric truck company called BrightDrop. This new business will produce a brand new EV commercial delivery truck called the EV600. Catchy. With …
For the first time in over 50 years, General Motors is changing its corporate logo. GM has launched a new initiative aimed at electrifying the majority of its automotive platforms. It is not a short term goal. It’s a shift that will permeate projects of the automaker for the rest of its future. To commemorate this bold new direction, …
GM is responsible for creating several well-loved vehicles, like tough Chevy trucks and swanky Cadillac SUVs. For the most part, its vehicles are reliable and don’t garner that many complaints from drivers. However, like all automakers, GM has had to make several large recalls in its lifetime. Two major recalls, one pertaining to suspension issues …
There seems to be a lot of confusion about the semi-autonomous features of some cars. The Canadian Tesla driver and his passenger arrested for speeding down a highway while napping is one such example. It seems that there are, well, a lot of boneheads out there. That’s why Cadillac is warning 2021 Escalade owners about …
Like most other automakers, GM wants a stake in the electric car game. However, the company might have made a huge costly mistake.
From airbags to collapsing steering wheel columns the fed mandates safety regulations on a year-by-year basis. Each year new regulations are put in place that automakers must comply with. But a new car safety regulation taking effect has seen numerous automakers and/or certain models built that don’t have the safety feature. So, what’s going on? …
Consumer Reports 2021 pickup truck rankings are out and GM didn’t do too hot. Where did GMC and Chevy’s trucks fall short?
Seat belts are probably one of the most important parts of a car considering they are the first line of defense in the event of an accident. And while we have all relied on the safety of the seat belt for the better part of the last century, issues with them can occur from time …
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade just got a nice redesign to continue being a luxury king. However, the Caddy is still missing one crucial feature. General Motors tried to update the new Cadillac Escalade to be more modern, but they may have forgotten one important update. What is the 2021 Cadillac Escalade missing? Power. According to …
In 1913, Henry Ford created the first assembly line for mass-producing the automobile. Since that time, the automotive manufacturing industry has evolved dramatically. Thanks to ever-changing technology, automotive manufacturing plants are now equipped with a wide range of machines and other high-tech equipment to make the production process faster and more efficient. General Motors recently …
Amidst the pickup truck shortage, General Motors has decided to expand in order to meet demands for the Chevy Silverado. Massive investments will be used to increase the manufacturing of Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra HD, and more. GM expands to ramp up Chevy Silverado production According to The Street, General Motors plans to invest $76 …
General Motors is often considered to be one of the titans within the automotive industry. This American company enhances its growth potential and options here at home but also tests the waters in global markets with its vehicle offerings, as well. But there’s one foreign market that GM failed to expand in, despite its best …
A class-action lawsuit against General Motors has been filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. It is alleged that defective piston rings are resulting in increased oil consumption. These GM Vortec V8 engines are found in Silverado and GMC trucks. The lawsuit suggests GM Generation IV Vortec 5300 engines were …
When shopping for a new car, some consumers expect a vehicle to hit it out of the park in all categories. The truth is, these types of vehicles rarely exist. After all, nobody is perfect, and no car is either. So it’s unsurprising that GM cars have their pros and cons. While some vehicles have …
Some dealers aren’t too happy about being forced to sell electric Cadillacs. Partly because GM is requiring them to spend $200,000 for charging infrastructure and service equipment. The idea of having only electric vehicles to sell and having to shell out that much money was too much for some. So, Cadillac offered dealers between $200,000 …
GM just flipped on the Trump administration over his emissions lawsuit with California. In a sense, it has flipped him off, too. When we last visited this drama Trump’s lawsuit sought to revoke California’s allowance to set its own emissions standards. This was mandated to California by the feds in the 1960s. There are 12 …
The news this week has taken a dark turn if you’re a gas-powered vehicle proponent. More countries and regions are targeting 2035 as the target to ban gas-powered vehicle manufacturing. That already includes California, British Columbia, and just today Quebec announced 2035 as its plan to ban. Meanwhile, companies like luxury car-maker Bentley have set …
Do you feel like your 2021 Chevy Tahoe needs a little more umph? Because now you can easily add more power because GM released performance parts. The parts are available for the 2021 Chevy Suburban, too, so you can upgrade either beast. Upgrade the 2021 Chevy Tahoe or Suburban The totally redesigned 2021 Chevy Tahoe …
GMC Acadia and Chevy Malibu owners have dealt with a frustrating issues in their cars. Luckily, GM is finally going to fix this problem.
General Motors cars and SUVs across all divisions are affected by this latest recall. It affects almost 200,000 vehicles. A fire can start from transmission fluid leaking onto an exhaust component. The leaks are caused by a stop-start component that was not properly bolted onto the transmission. Bolts can be either loose or not installed …
In 2019 there was a major recall that affected several of GM’s most popular brands. Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC vehicles were the cars most affected, but it turns out that several thousand were omitted from the original recall. The original recall itself affected an unpleasantly high number of vehicles across several models and production years, …
The 2021 Ford F-150 5.0-liter V8 engine has a few tricks up its sleeve. Instead of going for more horsepower, Ford implemented changes for the engine to work better. See how the 2021 Ford F-150 V8 engine works in your favor. The 2021 Ford F-150 V8 engine works smarter Ford brought many new changes to …
The 2022 GMC Hummer EV had a shocking debut. Once we heard how much the Hummer EV will cost, our jaws dropped. To make matters more surprising, the GMC Hummer EV doesn’t seem to incorporate enough power and features to make the price worth it. The 2022 GMC Hummer EV is overpriced Surprise! The 2022 …
While we’re happy to see the GMC Hummer so far ahead of its 2022 launch, now we are concerned. Why? Because normally it takes from three to five years of development time for an entirely new vehicle. That’s from concept to finished product. A lot of that time is for testing mules and prototypes. Especially …
The GMC Hummer EV was unveiled earlier this week and while its sheer size and electric propulsion is impressive enough, what’s more impressive are some of the features that it will be available with. Some of these features are a first for any electric vehicle on the market and they are sure to give the …
The 2022 GMC Hummer EV is joining the electric truck party. It won’t be the only electric option available. The Rivan R1T is coming out, we can’t wait to see the electric Ford F-150, and of course, there is the Tesla Cybertruck. Will the GMC Hummer EV be able to compete against the Tesla Cybertruck? …
GM announced Factory ZERO. Find out how the automaker is putting sustainability at the forefront of this revitalized assembly plant.
Well, that didn’t go well. After President Trump made a bargain with the Detroit automakers in 2016 we now have a clear picture of what that accomplished. Nothing. Trump told Ford, Fiat Chrysler, and GM, that he would cut taxes and regulations. In turn, he wanted them to increase jobs and investment. But the Trump …
The GMC Denali and AT4 off-road models are now outselling Cadillac. What was once “the standard of the world,” Cadillac is now a brand nobody cares about. Sales across the board are in the tank as GMC overtakes it. Most Cadillac dealers are dualed with GMC, so GM should quietly drop Cadillac models until there …
Technology is one of the biggest deciding factors for today’s car shoppers, and today’s vehicles offer more technology and more advanced infotainment systems than ever before. However, one thing you never want to experience as a new vehicle owner is a surprise. But owners of many new General Motors vehicles are getting way more than …
Any time that GM unveils a concept it is an event. And in most cases, stunning vehicle design is revealed. This is the Buick Electra concept and it portends Buick’s design language going forward. Impressive and involved body sculpting is intriguing and compelling. The gull-wing doors will never be seen in production, but concepts have …
“I can do it fast, good, or cheap; pick two.” That‘s known as the “iron triangle” in the project management world. General Motors had been in business for more than enough years to understand that mantra all too well. And yet, when it came to delving into diesel engine development, it all went out the …
There is a study released each year ranking American-made content in cars and trucks. The Kogod Made in America Auto Index is out for 2020 measuring US content in vehicles. Here are the rankings for the most American cars. The Ford Ranger tops the list, beating last year’s winner the Chevy Corvette and Volt The …
A lot of what we hear out of GM lately is electric car-related. But when you look at the lineup of vehicles from GM there are few EVs. It has seemed like a bit of a puzzle. But now it looks like the EV picture for GM is becoming clearer. Its Ultium Drive system shows …
One of the big problems with the 2024 Olympics being in Los Angeles is traffic. Congestion continues to increase even with freeway widening efforts across the Los Angeles basin. The word is that several companies are developing flying taxis to literally hop over the congestion. These would have the look of large drones and seat …
In a perfect world, all companies tell the truth all the time. But, in reality, it merely isn’t true, and the NHTSA found that out the hard way when General Motors Company promised them there was no ignition defect. GM’s lie did one thing, though, and that was to bring an immense problem, with the NHTSA’s investigative process, …
General Motors feels confident about partnering with Nikola because they spent $2 billion to build a strategic partnership. With this deal, GM gets 11% of the ownership of this electric truck start-up business. General Motors partners with Nikola Nikola electric trucks just got pretty serious by merging with General Motors to secure lower battery and …
Today Honda and General Motors signed a memo of understanding forming an alliance for a number of goals. The memo states it is an understanding to develop a range of vehicles, share purchasing, research and development, and platforms. That sounds more like the cusp of a merger than an alliance. So, are GM and Honda …
At the beginning of August, Chevy launched a new e-quotation consulting service for its South Korean customers. This timely, contactless shopping method is in large part GM’s response to high South Korean demand for three Chevy vehicles: the Chevrolet Colorado, the Trailblazer, and the Traverse. GM Authority reports on exactly what we can expect from …
We’re coming up on Labor Day 2020 and even in this pandemic, it means lots of new cars will be sold. And SUVs. But according to a recent survey, it seems more consumers will be looking for sedans than for an SUV. Wait, what? We thought the demand for sedans was so bad that GM …
Every enthusiast has been waiting for Chevy to get onto the Raptor bandwagon. Now the bell has been answered and it has revealed the 2023 Silverado ZR2. As Chevy has had success with the Colorado ZR2 it plans to apply that same recipe around its full-size Silverado. Though it may not be on the same …
What started out as the American car revenge on Japanese economical, front-wheel-drive, four-cylinder sedans quickly turned into a mess. GM, Ford, and Chrysler had never attempted to do this type of car. A car with maximum space, small size, and a high degree of quality. We guess it could only do two as the quality …
GM assembly line workers are staying away from the Wentzville, Missouri, pickup assembly plant as COVID-19 cases increase. Since the start of July cases have more than tripled in St. Charles County where the Wentzville Assembly Plant is located. Cases are near 4,000 per week while they were only 1,100 a month ago. To make …
The Holden brand was GM’s Australian manufacturing arm forever. But GM has been retracting for years. First, it sold its Opel brand in Europe, and then it killed the Holden brand last February. But now it has done a partial reversal and started another company. It’s called GMSV (General Motors Specialty Vehicles). And the Aussies …
Let’s celebrate the lengths GM will go for a bit of hype. What we all want from the upcoming refreshed 2021 Chevy Silverado is a new fascia. Oh, and a better interior. What we’ll get is something that serves little purpose that no one wants. That would be a six-position tailgate with a secret seventh …
GM’s Chevy Tahoe and Suburban full-size SUVs are just now trickling into dealerships. The coronavirus pushed back GM’s schedules but it is full steam ahead right now. The GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade are soon to follow. These are the real moneymakers for GM. combined with the Silverado and Sierra they are funding all of …
