Based on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the full-size GMC Sierra 1500 provides a more upscale truck experience than its sibling. It definitely is the more handsome of the two pickups, and it offers impressive powertrain options that allow it to take on big towing and hauling jobs. Despite the GMC Sierra 1500‘s good points, though, …
Although the Chevy Silverado has slipped in sales recently, the truck regularly outsells its GMC version and comes with numerous standard features. It’s also stolen less often than the F-150. Still, GM knows there’s always room to broaden the Silverado’s appeal and improve on its design. The automaker is considering bringing back the single cab …
Anyone over a certain age will likely recall their first experience learning how to drive with a manual transmission. It was all about finding the perfect timing between the gas and the clutch and tuning out screams of, “You’re going to break the car.” But once you figured out how to drive a stick shift, …
The earliest vehicles all came with various styles of manual transmissions. The first automatic transmission in the U.S. was developed in 1938 by Oldsmobile. It began selling automatic transmissions on 1940 Oldsmobiles; however, manual transmissions remained common into the mid-1980s. They began to disappear from trucks in the 2000s. The GMC Sierra initially included a …
The GMC Sierra is a contender in the truck market, boasting General Motors’ performance capabilities and GMC’s well-known, upscale designs. But today’s truck makers must do more than ever to compete, as more and more consumers expect improved features in their truck. How does the GMC Sierra compete when it comes to technology? How much …
Imagine you’re dining at a fancy restaurant and are browsing the menu, only to find you like everything you see. To help you decide, you also consider what’s included with each entree selection, right? Knowing what automatically comes with the main dish can sometimes help you choose. Now imagine you’re truck shopping. We took a …
This time of year, you might be looking for deals on a new truck. Considering the competitive landscape of the light-duty pickups these days, it might be hard to decide which truck is right for you. If you have your mind set on the Best-in-Class available V8 of the 2020 Sierra 1500, keep reading. We …
If you were to judge a book by its cover, you might assume the GMC Sierra to be a more quality truck. Historically, GMC trucks have positioned themselves as the more luxurious or plushier trucks, especially with the Denali trims. When it comes to interior creature comforts, one might assume then that Sierra’s offer superb …
The GMC Sierra, GMC’s flagship light-duty pickup, is one of the country’s most popular trucks in its class. Able to handle your everyday driving like a pro, the Sierra also has enough power to handle most towing and hauling jobs you may come across, without having to sacrifice your comfort. Since it’s so popular as …
Sometimes, 700 horsepower just isn’t enough—but 6 wheels is too much. When Hennessey Performance Engineering unveiled the Goliath 6×6, it was a chance for Chevrolet fans to experience what HPE had already done with the VelociRaptor 6×6. Unfortunately, Hennessey will only make 24. Luckily, Hennessey recently revealed four-wheeled Goliaths that can be built on both …
Pickup trucks may be closely tied to the image of ‘America’, but not every ‘American’ truck is made here. And, to be fair, the nature of automotive manufacturing means truck-building a truly global task. Japanese companies like Honda and Toyota make some vehicles here in the US, for instance. It’s all a matter of economics …
Despite the inherent awesomeness of the Hennessey Goliath 6×6, the Texas tuner was never going to make more than 24. And with a $375,000 price tag, it seemed doomed to exclusivity. But Hennessey Performance Engineering announcing a possible power upgrade for the Goliath made us curious. With production so limited, why the boost? Turns out, …