General Motors and Navistar are set to create a fleet of hydrogen fuel-cell heavy duty trucks. They’re predicted to out-perform EVs
Hummer Online Reservations: GMC Dealers Mad They Can’t Add Huge Markups
GM has changed its decades-long selling procedure for the coming GMC Hummer EV. With minimal dealer involvement, you can order your Hummer directly from GM over the next several years at least. It says that its EV shopping protocols in general will “evolve” as well. Obviously, GM is body blocking its GMC dealers and they’re …
Report: AC Delco Parts Labeled “Made In USA” Came From China
Uh oh! A customer who bought an AC Delco oil filter saw the “Made in USA” sticker on the package. Then, he noticed the “Made in China” in the fine print. From there this has spiraled into a class-action lawsuit over false claims in advertising and packaging by AC Delco and General Motors. Consumers pay …
Why Does GM Have So Many Recalls?
When you have as many cars and trucks as GM, there are bound to be issues. GM did not act fast enough in some cases, but the company is working towards safer cars overall.
Toyota and GM Make the SUVs Most Likely to Run for Over 200,000 Miles
The SUVs on this list might not surprise you, but the reliable options on this list will last you well past 200,000 miles.
Lawsuit: Did GM Conceal StabiliTrak Sensor Problems Causing Deaths?
A lawsuit filed by survivors of a woman killed in a 2007 Chevy Trailblazer alleges GM has had continuous issues with steering sensors. It says both the high amount of warranty claims and a manufacturing flaw should have triggered a recall. The lawsuit claims that when the GM StabiliTrak sensor fails it disables electronic stability …
Is There One US Made Car In The Last 10 Years That Is Collectible? Yes!
Yes, there is one US-made car in the last 10 years that is already highly collectible. It’s the 2009-2010 Pontiac Solstice coupe. Did you know that Pontiac made a Solstice coupe? We’ve never seen one in the wild which makes sense when you find there were only 1,266 ever made. The Solstice coupe was one …
GM Had The First Electric Pickup-It Scrapped Them Just Like EV1
Here’s the story of yet, another all-electric vehicle GM launched only to take them all back and crush them. Well, almost all of them. If you know the story of GM’s EV1, the first all-electric vehicle in modern times, then you’ll find this heartwarming story familiar. GM had the first electric pickup and it scrapped …
Recall Alert: Ford Recalling Over 150,000 Pickups
This recall is an unusual one in that it is for Takata airbag modules that were installed in trucks that were involved in collisions. So they were accidentally replaced with obsolete airbag modules after the recall of Takata airbags was already over. The other unusual part is that it is for Ford Ranger pickups built …
Feds Ban Electric Ford F150 And VW ID4 EV Battery Maker
There is a big dustup between EV battery manufacturers. The two main battery suppliers are LG Chem and SK Innovation. LG Chem and an unnamed battery maker filed a claim back in April 2019, that SK Innovation stole trade secrets from LG Chem. LF Chem makes batteries for many automakers including General Motors and Tesla. …
Major Recall: 6 Million GM SUVs and Pickups Over Airbag Inflators
If you think you’ve seen this story before you have over millions of vehicles over the last several years. The Takata airbag debacle has now hit GM and its biggest product; its pickup trucks and SUVs. It’s the faulty product that just won’t go away. With the NHTSA order today it means GM will have …
GM Announces The End Of Building Diesel/Gas-Powered Cars And Trucks
In a stunning announcement, GM says it will stop making all diesel and gas-powered cars and trucks. Its goal is to be carbon neutral by 2040 so to that end it will stop all diesel and gas-powered production by 2035. That’s it. No more Duramax Silverados. No more V8 Corvettes. In fact; no more internal combustion …
GM to Plug Electric Vehicles in Upcoming Super Bowl Ads
Automakers typically pay millions of dollars to promote their brands during the Super Bowl. This year will be no different, at least not for General Motors (GM). According to recent reports, GM is leveraging this year’s Super Bowl to tout its brand. It also hopes to position itself as a major player in manufacturing electric …
Kia Isn’t the Only Manufacturer That’s Subtly Changing its Logo This Year
We recently heard the news that Kia is changing its name and rebranding the company. But apparently, it’s not just Kia. BMW, General Motors, Volkswagen, Nissan, and FCA (now Stellantis) are all car companies subtly changing their logo as well. In the Chinese Zodiac’s Year of the Ox, we are seeing a lot of subtle …
Avoid These 5 Family SUVs That Don’t Put Safety First
Family SUVs are safer than ever, as most are loaded with smart safety systems. However, these five models are stuck in the dark ages.
A GM EV1 Narrowly Escaped the Crusher and Got Hidden Below a Building in Atlanta
EVs are commonplace these days. Hell, Tesla is one of the highest valued automakers in the world. But back in the 90s, this was very much not the case. The concept was definitely afoot, and some actual cars were made, but GM very famously killed the EV and hunted down nearly every example they made …
2022 Anniversary Camaro Not Happening: Is 2021 The Last Year?
Today we can report that Chevy has no plans for the 55th anniversary of the Camaro in 2022. Chevy always does some sort of anniversary special Camaro every few years. What’s so different about the 55th? Why is the 2022 55th anniversary Camaro not happening? Could it be that 2021 is the last year of …
What Did 6 Mysterious “Beast” Limos At Biden Inauguration Reveal?
The pandemic and recent insurrection at the Capitol precluded the normal inauguration pageantry. The traditional walk down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House would be like shooting fish in a barrel for any kook that could get close enough. Security this year was insane, with over 25,000 National Guard making their presence known. So instead, …
The 2021 GMC Sierra Just Got a Killer New Tailgate Feature as Standard – Well Almost
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 …
GM And Ford’s 2021 Large SUVs Dominated Consumer Reports’ Road Test
The Ford Expedition, GMC Yukon XL, Chevy Tahoe, and Chevy Suburban are very capable large SUVs. But does Consumer Reports recommend them?
2020 Wasn’t Such a Disaster for General Motors After All
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.
Does This Really Mean Chevy Is Doing A Corvette SUV?
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. …
Blade Runner Future: GM Shows Us What To Expect In Tomorrow Transportation
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 …
GM Just Started A New Truck Company Called BrightDrop: What Is It?
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 …
GM Changes Its Logo for the First Time in Over 50 Years
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, …
California Owners Are Suing GM After Making an Infotainment Problem Even Worse
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 …
Cadillac Warning Escalade Owners About This Feature
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 …
GM Might Have Made a $2 Billion Mistake
Like most other automakers, GM wants a stake in the electric car game. However, the company might have made a huge costly mistake.
Many Vehicles Being Built Don’t Comply With This New Safety Regulation
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? …
GM’s 2021 Truck Lineup Got Crushed in Consumer Report’s Rankings
Consumer Reports 2021 pickup truck rankings are out and GM didn’t do too hot. Where did GMC and Chevy’s trucks fall short?
Massive Recall! GM Recalls 840,000 Vehicles for Seat Belt and Suspension Issues
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 is Missing 1 Crucial Feature
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 …
GM Just Pulled a First in the Automotive Manufacturing World
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 …
General Motors Expands to Meet Growing Chevy Silverado Demands
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 …
GM Failed To Expand Into 1 of the Biggest Emerging Auto Markets
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 …
Defective Silverado and GMC Vortec Engines Prompt Another Major Lawsuit
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 …
GM’s Rear-Seat Entertainment System Is a Swing and a Miss
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 …
Almost 20% Of All Cadillac Dealers Quit After Seeing New Vehicles
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 (and Off) Trump
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 …
Will 2035 See The End Of Gas-Powered Vehicles? It Looks Likely
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 …
Your 2021 Chevy Tahoe Can Have Even More Power
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 …
GM Is Finally Addressing the Annoying Issue in the GMC Acadia and Chevy Malibu
GMC Acadia and Chevy Malibu owners have dealt with a frustrating issues in their cars. Luckily, GM is finally going to fix this problem.
Major GM Recall: 200,000 Recalled For Potential Fires From Transmissions
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 …
GM Recall Extends to Even More Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC Vehicles
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 V8 Engine Works Smarter Now
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 New GMC Hummer EV is Underpowered and Overpriced
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 …
Is The GMC Hummer Vaporware? No Test Mules Exist Yet
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 …
5 Features on the GMC Hummer EV That Make the Cybertruck Look Weak
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 Has Nothing on the Tesla Cybertruck
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 Gives an Inside Look at Factory ZERO
GM announced Factory ZERO. Find out how the automaker is putting sustainability at the forefront of this revitalized assembly plant.
Report: Trump’s Tariffs Hurt Auto Manufacturers-Also Jobs Lost
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 …