How and Why Automakers “Torture Test” Their Vehicles

Photo: Chevrolet If you’re a gearhead, you’re probably familiar with the myriad of tests that vehicles undergo after production. (Think IHHS, NHTSA, and J.D. Power ratings, for example.) But you might not know much about torture tests, the rigorous evaluations that automakers put their models through before production. Here’s just a glimpse of how automakers…

performance Archives

In 2023, about 27% of new light-duty models required the use of premium gas, and another 26% recommended it… When it comes to the fusion of power and class, it’s hard… In the first race of the 2021 rally season, Sno*Drift, Subaru drivers and their performance-tuned WRX STI models dominated the competition.… Subaru recently announced…

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Dependability Archives

Lexus and Toyota were comfortably in the lead as the most reliable car brands, followed by… Chevrolet’s engineers designed the Silverado HD to be a strong, dependable truck,… For the first time ever, all four General Motors brands—Chevrolet, Buick, GMC… The phrase “you learn something new every day” has become especially relevant…

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GM Brands Celebrate Q2 Sales Gains

The popular Chevy Silverado helped GM sales grow in the second quarter Photo: Chevrolet General Motors enjoyed strong U.S. sales in the second quarter, reporting 696,086 deliveries for a 0.6% year-over-year increase. That number also marks the automaker’s best period of total sales since the final quarter of 2020. Reasons to Go Electric: Here’s why…

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New Entry-Level Elevation Trim Coming to 2021 Sierra 1500

The latest Sierra 1500 now has a new trim Photo: GMC The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 continues to be one of the most beloved trucks on the road today. Three model years and four generations later, this pickup continues to impress and innovate. The newest iteration of the Sierra 1500 saw the return of the…

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Department of Transportation Archives

No doubt you’ve been traveling on the highway and passed by a… When it comes to self-driving cars, the federal government takes a largely… It’s certainly no secret that new car prices have grown more expensive… CARMERA human-driven sensors could pave the way for self-driving cars via @alheeti_3… Back in September, we reported that three…

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North American International Auto Show Archives

The Tundra’s first media outing following its Sept. 19 reveal will take place just two days later at Motor Bella.… If you’ve never been to Michigan in the fall, you’ll soon have… If you were planning to go to the North American International Auto… As 2019 draws gradually to a close, it’s normal to start…

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Back to the Future Archives

If you’re shopping for accessories to install on your pickup truck, you… “Back to the Future” helped make the DeLorean an Icon, but it also showcases tons of beautiful Chevrolet vehicles that set the scene and sell the timeframe.… The Cadillac commercial that generated the most buzz during the 90th Academy… The idea of flying…

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Thanksgiving Archives

As Nov. 28 fast approaches, we’d like to take a moment to… Are you currently planning to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday? If the… Believe it or not, we are officially two weeks away from the… For many families across the country, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has… Wait! Don’t get in the car yet!…

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Vehicle Archives

It’s certainly no secret that new car prices have grown more expensive… If I were to think of the dirtiest (emissions-wise) vehicle I could… Man, when it comes to supplying the things to make your car… Want to hear a really good idea? Royal Dutch Shell, the petroleum… One of the largest problems that makers…

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2015 General Motors Sales Archives

General Motors brought 2015 to a close with a December in which… General Motors Canada announced that sales in November were up 13.2%, allowing… General Motors’ US sales rose 1.5% in November with a total of… General Motors sales in October totaled 262,993 vehicles in October, good for… General Motors and the joint ventures thereof…

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Truck accessories Archives

If you’re shopping for accessories to install on your pickup truck, you… If you regularly transport heavy loads with your truck, a 5th-wheel trailer… If you’re a truck owner, you probably love your vehicle’s practicality and… American trucks have a lot of controversial accessories – we’re looking at… Making a standout and unique appearance at…

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