Category: General Motors
08/18/2019
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Did GM Give Up On Off-Roader?
GM has long been rumored to be developing a competitor for the popular Jeep Wrangler. The rumors started way back when they still had Hummer, with one model based on their large SUVs and another on the TrailBlazer; a third was always in the works to go after the Wrangler. Even now, they were supposed […]
08/08/2019
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Comparing the Light Truck Diesels
Chevrolet has joined Ram in having diesel engines; both are built in-house, but Ram chose a ZF eight-speed automatic, redesigned somewhat by Fiat Chrysler, while GM uses a ten-speed automatic which it developed with Ford. The two engines have around the same displacement, just under 3.0 liters, but the Chevrolet echos Ram’s big Cummins diesels by […]
08/05/2019
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GM Closing Transmission Plant
General Motors’ old Warren (Michigan) transmission plant has closed. 60 of its 262 employees have found other positions, 25 are retiring, and the rest are being placed at other GM operations (the company is building a new parts facility at Flint which may be one source of openings). Around 2,800 jobs are being lost as […]
07/26/2019
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The Best Diesel Engines Ever Made
A common must-have for many folks in a heavy duty (or now light duty) truck is a diesel engine. Diesel engines are best known for their ground-breaking torque, smooth delivery, and longevity. Diesel engines have been around for decades and now with modern technology, they leave the factory with impressive numbers and specs. All Class […]
07/25/2019
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GM, Ford to join Rivian, maybe Tesla, in electric pickups
Rivian was first company to show off an all-electric pickup truck; they have promised a great deal, shown a prototype, and are taking preorders. Their system uses four motors, one per wheel, and in top spec promises 0-60 in 3 seconds with a 5,000 kg towing capacity, 800 kg payload, and 400 mile range—not to mention […]
07/22/2019
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Video of the 2021 Chevy Suburban?
The people over at Allpar have surfaced a video of what looks like a Ramcharger, but might actually be the Chevrolet Suburban. The Allpar group noted that while the grille is definitely Ram-ish, with the emphasized crosshairs, Ram itself has stopped using the crosshair design. While they said it could be a Jeep Wagoneer being […]
07/19/2019
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The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 is Finally Here!
After decades of rumors about the Corvette switching to a mid-engine layout, Chevrolet has finally done it. Last night at a private event in California, the eighth generation Chevrolet Corvette came roaring on stage. Inspired by fighter jets, the new Corvette delivers a sleek design much like its predecessors. To cut to the chase, here […]
07/18/2019
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New Suburban to Dominate Full-Size SUVs in 2020
The Chevrolet Suburban/Tahoe and its companions at GMC and Cadillac have long dominated America’s full-size SUV sales. Known for their solid reliability, they were often the only domestic car affected by well-off import owners who had to tow something now and then (say, a BMW racing car). Recently, though, the Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and […]
07/16/2019
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Teslas Cheaper, Still Above Promised Price
Teslas are cheaper now, with the base Model 3 dropping down to $38,990, or around $8,990 more than Elon Musk’s original promises for the car. When the Model 3 came out, newspapers compared it favorably to the Chevy Bolt; it was theoretically cheaper than the Bolt’s $37,495, faster, and such. Sure, it didn’t have a […]
07/15/2019
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Diesel Engine Discontinued in Terrain and Equinox
After only two years on the market, GM has made the decision to discontinue the 1.6 liter 4-cylinder diesel engine from the GMC Terrain and Chevrolet Equinox for the 2020 model year. This engine, also offered in the Cruze, made 137 horsepower and 240 horsepower and was rated by the EPA at 28 MPG in […]