Photo: General Motors GM Defense has been on a roll in recent months. The military-oriented division of GM has not only been tapped to produce Chevy Colorado-based Infantry Defense Vehicles, but GM Defense president David Albritton has revealed that the automaker is open to producing GMC Hummer EVs to suit the military’s needs. Built for…
2020 Terrain Photo: GMC If you’re a new driver shopping for your first car, you’re in the right place. These two GMC models make great companions as you learn the rules of the road and enjoy the freedom of having wheels. Smart Shopper: Find your new GMC Terrain here Terrain 2020 Terrain Photo: GMC The…
2021 GMC Terrain Denali Photo: GMC If you are searching for a small SUV that is big on safety tech, features, and systems, you will want to check out the GMC Terrain or Chevrolet Equinox. Both models from General Motors earned spots on U.S. News & World Report’s list of the 14 Safest Small SUVs…
An older GMC Jimmy Photo: Greg Gjerdingen General Motors recently brought back the Chevrolet Blazer nameplate, reimagining the classic SUV as a sleek, sporty crossover. Now, Car and Driver reports that GM might bring back the Blazer’s GMC sibling, the Jimmy, as well. Unlike the new Blazer, the GMC Jimmy would probably be designed as…
GMC made a noteworthy contribution to the 2018 Chicago Auto Show, spotlighting five of its production models: Yukon, Sierra, Canyon, Acadia, and Terrain. Although no GMC concept or debut vehicles made an appearance at the event, the brand did capitalize on the popularity of the five offerings mentioned above, since so many consumers are opting for SUVs and trucks…
A number of GM recalls and stop-sales materialized over the weekend, to no one’s surprise. I’ll save you the time of having to endure my now trite cynicism of The General, and just go ahead and tell you why your cars might kill you this time around: General Motors recalled 117,000 various vehicles in North…
The new 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 Photo: GMC The GMC Canyon is receiving some fantastic updates for the 2021 model year. One exciting change is the addition of the new Sport Bar and Lighting Package to the truck’s available options. Innovative Tech: The in-vehicle GM Marketplace app An overview of the package The new…
2020 GMC Yukon XL Denali Photo: General Motors To figure out what cars consistently drive 200,000 miles, more than 15.8 million vehicles were evaluated in the recent iSeeCars.com survey. After the data was crunched, the survey revealed GMC as one of the longest-lasting brands. What’s New for 2021: Check out the 2021 GMC Yukon and…
GMC is focused on big, luxurious pickup trucks and SUVs, segments not known for prioritizing fuel efficiency. However, the GMC lineup does offer a handful of models that deliver competitive gas mileage ratings. If you’re considering a GMC purchase, that means you don’t have to give up fuel economy in exchange for the capability and…
As an automotive brand, GMC‘s focus has always been on family-friendly utility vehicles and powerful pickups. The 2018 model year is no different, with everything from mid-size SUVs like the Acadia to heavy-duty pickups like the Sierra 3500HD. We’ve put together a list of the models you can expect to see in GMC dealerships this…
© General Motors Developers behind the 2015 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, a great many of whom are parents, opted to make standard a new feature that only a mother or father could love: a conversation mirror. Inspired by the need to keep an eye on the potential shenanigans going on in the second and…
2021 GMC Terrain Denali Photo: GMC If affordability is at the top of your shopping list as you scout out a new vehicle, check out the 2021 GMC lineup. Here are the three most budget-friendly models from this automaker. The Advantages of OnStar: More reasons to go with a GMC vehicle 2021 Terrain AT4 Photo:…
The GMC Terrain helped GMC achieve its best sales month so far this year In spite of the increasing demand for more crossovers and SUVs, sales for GMC have been on the decline for the past few months. Strong performances from some of the brand’s most popular vehicles helped GMC to alter the course of its sales…
In honor of Military Appreciation Month (May), a GMC military discount will be extended from now until June 30. As a part of the GMC military discount, active and retired members of the U.S. military—Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, National Guard, and Navy—and their spouses will receive special discounts on all new 2014 and…
How much pickup truck do you need? The answer to this question will help determine whether the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 or the 2021 GMC Sierra HD is right for your needs. Here’s a closer look at how these trucks differ. The GMC Sierra HD Lineup: Find out which trim level is right for you…
The 2015 GMC Sierra spearheaded GMC’s September 2014 sales growth. ©GM According to GMC’s September 2014 sales report, the American automaker experienced its best September that it’d had in years—since 2008, to be precise. September also marked the seventh month in a row of year-over-year sales gains for GMC. Per usual, the Sierra lineup led…
GM introduced their all-new heavy duty versions of the GMC Sierra and the Chevrolet Silverado at the State Fair of Texas on September 26. These impressive new full-size pickup truck specimens have been designated for a 2015 release. The 2015 HD Trucks for GMC and Chevrolet, though they will not hit the market until next…
Photo: General Motors After months of teasing, GMC recently announced that its new Hummer EV truck will be officially unveiled this fall. As we wait for more details, here’s a brief look at what’s already known about this hotly anticipated vehicle. GMC’s 2020 Truck Lineup: Learn more about the Sierra HD, Sierra 1500, and Canyon…
There’s a reason behind each of the rugged names GMC’s vehicles possess When talking about both GM and its subbrand GMC, it can often become difficult to distinguish between the two, due to the similarity of their acronyms. However, while GM stands for “General Motors,” GMC stands for “General Motors Truck Company,” highlighting the brand’s…
2016 GMC Yukon Denali GMC began the year with a 3.5% sales increase and its best numbers at retail in 12 years. While the story was not terribly similar in February—quite the opposite, in fact—there were nonetheless bright spots for the brand to hang its hat on as it looks forward to a rebound heading into…
2015 Buick Verano Photo: © General Motors General Motors picked up two awards in the 2015 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards, with Buick taking the title of Best Value Luxury Brand and GMC earning Most Refined Brand. Buick earned its third straight KBB Brand Image Award for offering an upper tier sense of luxury…
GMC sales totaled 46,277 vehicles in November, down 5.8% year-over-year. Retail sales totaled 40,417 vehicles, down 1.9%. November marked another record month for Denali penetration, helping drive strong ATPs both for the brand and for General Motors overall. GMC’s decline in sales volume was not for lack of effort from the Terrain, which saw its…
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Photo: © General Motors GMC kicked off 2016 with its best total and retail sales figure for the month of January since 2004. GMC moved 30,765 vehicles at retail and 36,933 vehicles overall last month, up by 0.7% and 3.5%, respectively. More News from GMC: GMC reveals the 2017 GMC…
The 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Photo: © General Motors Just a couple of months after the 2016 Chevy Colorado defended its Motor Trend Truck of the Year title, General Motors has won yet another end-of-the-year award, as the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali has been named Truck of the Year by Truck Trend. A…
At this year’s Chicago Auto Show, the star for GMC was the all-new 2020 Sierra Denali HD. The public got to see this truck for the first time and take a closer look at some of GMC’s 2019 models, too. Luxurious Lineup: Learn more about GMC’s Denali models 2019 GMC Terrain Photo: The News Wheel…
The 2015 GMC Canyon Photo: © General Motors The 2015 GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado have become two of the most exciting new vehicles on the market in the past year, with each racking up critical and consumer plaudits along with awards for excellence in form and function. Now, the two newest darlings of the…
2016 GMC Acadia Photo: © General Motors GMC sales were up 23.8% in the United States in September. Retail sales totaled 40,991 units in its 20th consecutive month of growth, and commercial sales totaled 6,395, bringing the cumulative number of GMC trucks, SUVs, and vans sold in September to 47,386 units. Apart from the Savana…
The 2015 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See more…
Developers behind the 2015 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, a great many of whom are parents, opted to make standard a new feature that only a mother or father could love: a conversation mirror. Inspired by the need to keep an eye on the potential shenanigans going on in the second and third row, the…
GMC maintains that its Canyon midsize pickup is “engineered for anywhere,” a mantra that it bandies about happily for its virtual test drive campaign. By visiting www.engineeredforeverywhere.com, you are greeted by an interactive map that gives you the opportunity to “test drive” a GMC Canyon in four distinct surroundings—the city, a rural area, the mountains,…
What’s New for the 2014 GMC Acadia The GMC Acadia will only see a few changes for the 2014 model year with two more charge-only USB ports included in the cabin and standard forward collision alert and lane departure warning systems added to the Denali trim level. 2014 GMC Acadia Exterior GMC says that they…
January is a great time to bring home a new GMC — especially when that GMC is an Acadia. The automaker is currently advertising a 19 percent discount on select 2019 Acadia models. Details about the discount Per GMC’s disclaimer, this discount applies to the oldest 20 percent of select Acadia models in a dealership’s inventory….
2015 GMC Canyon Photo: © General Motors For the second year in a row, GMC has been named the Most Satisfying Popular Brand in the AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. The award-winners are determined based on AutoPacific’s Vehicle Satisfaction Survey, which this year asked more than 66,000 new vehicle owners to rank their satisfaction. The brand-new…
GMC customers throughout the Middle East have no shortage of colors to choose from when deciding on a new vehicle. In total, the brand’s 2016 lineup is offered in a combined 33 different shades, including several hues of the same color. Based on sales preferences, GMC has been able to determine that nearly three-quarters of…
The Terrain if finding new ground in terms of sales growth As a brand comprised solely of trucks and utility vehicles, GMC is certainly benefiting from the growing market for both segments. If GMC’s sales results from the second quarter are any indication, then 2018 may very well be one of the brand’s best years…
2010 GMC Granite Concept Photo: © General Motors Last month, GM filed an application to trademark “GMC Granite.” Sometimes, when General Motors applies for trademarks with the USPTO, it means that they intend to make a new product. Other times, it indicates that they’re doing a bit of housekeeping and keeping some of its former…
GMC walked out of the opening week of the 2014 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) with not one, not two, but three major awards. The awards were given to GMC by three of the industry’s leading names in automotive expertise—Kelley Blue Book, AutoTrader.com, and Edmunds.com. The three NYIAS awards for GMC honor their focus…
GMC Sierra Sales Hit New Heights in NovemberPictured: 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD ©GM As reported in our General Motors November sales report, GMC saw its best November since 2001, with a retail sales increase of 31.1% and a total of 43,854 units moved. This marks the 10th month in a row of year-over-year sales gains…
The all-new 2019 GMC Sierra will arrive in Mexico sometime during the first quarter of 2019. For the Mexican market, the 2019 Sierra will offer three trim levels: the SLE, the luxurious Denali, and the new off-road AT4. The AT4 will replace the All Terrain trim. The SLE will be available only with a regular…
2015 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Photo: © General Motors The 2015 GMC Sierra HD won the day in the Large Heavy Duty Pickup category in J.D. Power’s 2015 US Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study, earning top honors for its commitment to both form and function. In addition, the 2015 GMC Terrain took second…
The 2020 GMC Sierra HD Photo: GMC GMC celebrated a successful third quarter, improving its sales by 11.4 percent compared to a year ago. From July through September, General Motors’ upscale truck and SUV brand sold 140,789 units, a significant improvement on the 126,417 sales it posted over the same three months in 2018. Looking…
The Acadia suffered some major sales losses last quarter General Motors is currently in the process of delivering the next generation of GMC Sierra vehicles to dealerships nationwide. The arrival of these pickup trucks should be a welcome asset to the GMC brand, especially in terms of sales. After all, sales for GMC were down…
An impressive final sales quarter helped GMC end 2018 with near-identical sales to 2017 The current consumer market has a taste for larger vehicles like trucks and SUVs. While that’s bad news for many of the General Motors brands, it’s definitely ideal for GMCs, which saw a sales growth of 3.5 percent during the fourth…
Interesting disclaimer There’s a new trend in automotive advertising, and it’s called self-awareness. For example, Chevy recently created a commercial in which a focus group composed of hipster Millennials is asked to give their opinion on advertising that panders to hipster Millennials (they felt patronized). Similarly, Quaker State has teamed up with satire site The…
The 2015 GMC Terrain If you haven’t yet heard, much of the 2015 General Motors lineup will feature OnStar 4G LTE capability. The 2015 Terrain (and Terrain Denali) will be the first GMC OnStar 4G LTE model to hit the market when it launches this summer. With the built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, seven devices can by…
The Canyon mid-size truck and GMC’s other vehicles secured its Most Refined Brand award from KBB.com Kelley Blue Book recently announced the winners of its annual Brand Image Awards and to no one’s surprise, GMC took top-honors in the Most Refined Brand category for the third year in a row. The award was bestowed upon…
2015 GMC Sierra Elevation Edition © General Motors GMC’s US sales totaled 35,671 units in January, marking a 28.6% improvement over 27,733 units sold in January 2014. Consistent with the ever-rising popularity of the pickup and crossover segments, nearly every model in GMC‘s 2015 model year lineup was up double digits in January as the…
2011 GMC Yukon The annual J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study is something of a linchpin for automakers upon which they can hinge both the perception of their brand and the viability of their older vehicles in a crowded marketplace. The 2014 installment has proven particularly successful for GMC and the three GMC vehicles ranked most…
Customers don’t generally look to GMC’s lineup of trucks and SUVs for outstanding fuel economy. However, the brand does offer a few strong options (mainly diesel) for drivers who want to spend a little less on gas. Here’s a look at fuel-efficient possibilities for the GMC Terrain, Canyon, Acadia, and (eventually) Sierra. Shop Click Drive:…
Wednesday was a big day for quite a few Chevrolet and GMC truck dealers, who arrived in Missouri to personally take delivery of their first orders for the new Colorado and Canyon at Wentzville Assembly. Over 125 dealer reps took part in the dealer drive-away and truck launch celebrations. Also taking part in the party…
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