Category: General Motors
02/20/2020
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Was 2019 a boom for pickup trucks? Yes, but not a record
There has been a lot of talk about the growth of pickup truck sales in the US. In reality, truck sales still haven’t quite hit the volume in the US they reached in 2005. 2005 was a good year, but then truck sales plummeted in 2008 and 2009, and have been on the rebound every […]
02/16/2020
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GM the surprise winner in J.D. Power long-term surveys
Of all the automakers, General Motors was the greatest success story of the J.D. Power long-term survey. Sure, Toyota dominated by coming in #2 of mass-market brands and #2 of luxury brands (Lexus), but GM’s performance was stunning given where the company was ten years ago—or twenty years ago—or thirty—or forty—or fifty or sixty or seventy […]
02/12/2020
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Is the 2021 Equinox just Chevy’s answer to Jeep Cherokee updates?
The Jeep Cherokee had a fairly minor transition into its second generation, by ordinary standards; the vast majority of the car was untouched, but a new engine (a brand new engine, a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder) was added and some tech features were upgraded. Buyers now got standard LED headlights, and the appearance and trim levels […]
02/05/2020
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What you need to know about the new 2021 Cadillac Escalade
After a couple of teasers in the previous months, Cadillac has finally unveiled their new Escalade. The design has been getting mixed reviews by some in the automotive community but for the most part, there have been positive comments. The front of Cadillac’s massive SUV brings it in line with their other vehicles such as […]
02/03/2020
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GM fails to see the obvious way to fix the CT6
The Cadillac CT6 was a surprising tour de force: boasting Cadillac’s Blackwing V8, rear wheel drive, and a Tesla-“Autopilot”-beating “Super Cruise” autonomous driving system, the sedan was supposed to be a reputation-remaker. The top sales year, though, was 2017, when it hit 10,542 in the United States. No other year hit five-figure sales, and 2019 was […]
01/30/2020
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GMC Hummer EV quietly breaks the internet
Today GMC sent shock waves through the automotive community with the teasing of the GMC Hummer EV in their new “Quiet Revolution” campaign. A series of videos were posted to YouTube showing off GM’s new fully electric truck. What we know so far: We know that the new Hummer will produce 1,000 horsepower and 11,500 […]
01/28/2020
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Hot take: The C8.R Corvette is the new Z06
The 2020 Corvette C8 was one of the most significant cars that debuted last year. Even though only one version of the car was unveiled, a lot of automotive enthusiasts were thrilled. Of course, some were disappointed (mainly in the design) but that is not what we are talking about. What some enthusiasts wanted to […]
01/24/2020
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Durango vs. Traverse: Powerhouse SUV or Spacious Crossover?
With the news that the Durango would be refreshed soon, we wondered whether the current model still has what it takes to remain competitive in its segment, which includes newer models such as the Ford Explorer, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, and Chevrolet Traverse. In this article, we take a look at how the Durango measures […]
01/23/2020
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Cadillac Teases 2021 Escalade Again…With Spike Lee!
The last of GM’s full-size SUVs, the Cadillac Escalade, is about to be revealed. On February 4, Spike Lee is set to introduce the 2021 Escalade in Hollywood with the premiere of a short film titled “Anthem.” This film was directed by Lee himself, using his signature filming techniques, and is said to capture “the […]
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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 […]