Category: General Motors
01/23/2020
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Chevrolet Introduces 2021 Silverado Realtree Edition
After falling behind Ram in the pickup sales race, Chevrolet has begun upping the ante with a new special edition model. The Silverado Realtree edition might seem kind of odd, but remember, especially in southern states, many people modify their pickups with camouflage accents, so offering this from the factory will be a good way […]
01/22/2020
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GM’s new tech can stop a truck (and trailer) much, much faster
GM has shown a trailer-braking concept system that can stop a truck and trailer in the same distance as the truck on its own—at half its gross vehicle weight rating. Possibly the best part of the system is that it can use existing components. The system uses GM’s “eBoost” system, with a trailer that is […]
01/16/2020
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GM to make more 5.3 V8s
GM is making two relatively minor investments in the United States, according to today’s releases. First, the Spring Hill plant will get $40 million to push out more 5.3 liter V8s for full size trucks and truck-based SUVs, showing high hopes for both. The engine is used with ten-speed automatic transmissions. Spring Hill makes three […]
01/11/2020
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Hummer is coming back, electrified
Way back when, Renault bought a controlling interest in American Motors (AMC). Since the government did not allow foreign companies to control military contractors, AMC had to spin off its military supply group, which became AM General. The most visible product of AM General was the HMMWV (“Humvee”), which spawned the civilian Hummer. Because it was […]
01/04/2020
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What we’re learning from 2019 sales; and how GM, FCA fared against Toyota, Honda
2019 was an interesting year for the auto industry in the United States; for the most part, sales numbers kept pace with 2018, but there were major shifts from cars to crossovers and pickups, and the most successful cars (Camry, Corolla, and Civic) were loaded up with features—given invisible incentives, really. GM came close to […]
01/03/2020
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What’s in store for the next Chevy Colorado?
With GM finding success with their latest midsize pickups, there’s no doubt that the next generation Colorado and Canyon are already in development. Although these trucks aren’t expected until 2022 or 2023, let’s take a look at what we can expect from these trucks based on comments made by GM executives and hints contained in […]
12/23/2019
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You car is spying on you
The Washington Post took apart a Chevy to see what GM is learning about you, when you drive. As they say, it could have been a Ford, Toyota, or BMW, just as easily; and the results were more than a little frightening. Most new cars come with built-in cellular data connections, including all GM, Ford, […]
12/20/2019
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The Chevrolet Tracker should return
Ford has promised a Bronco to the public and with each passing day, we get closer to the highly anticipated reveal. Chevy has recently brought back the Blazer which has had mixed reviews. Some say it is not a real Blazer while those defending the new crossover say it fits just fine in a popular […]
12/19/2019
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Is the C6 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 the last pure Corvette?
The C8 Corvette debuted almost six months ago and has been well received. It has taken a new direction in terms of performance, styling, and quality. It features a mid-engine layout which is something no other production Corvette has had before. While the styling is similar to that of the C7, there are still new […]
12/14/2019
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Colorado is here to stay
The Chevy Colorado is here to stay; General Motors just announced that it will invest $1.5 billion to produce them at its Wentzville truck plant, keeping 4,000 jobs in the U.S. (based on GM’s wording, that may include non-GM employees or people at other plants). The next generation is unlikely to look like the curvaceous […]