Adventure-seekers have another way to push their expectations, fears, and vehicles to… The 2022 Nissan Frontier is even more ready for adventure thanks to… The GMC Canyon AT4 OVRLANDX concept truck made its debut at the… Tackling the rough and unpredictable terrain of a mountain range is a… If you’re an off-road enthusiast, you know…
Chevrolet just won its second MotorTrend award of 2023, adding to a… For 2023, the fully redesigned GMC Canyon showcases enhanced off-roading capabilities for… The 2022 GMC Canyon fills a vital niche for drivers who want… After being excluded from Honda’s lineup for the last two years, the… The 2015 GMC Canyon is taking the…
2009 Chevy Colorado Photo: Chevrolet When the mid-size pickup truck segment began calling Chevrolet’s name, the automaker answered in 2004 with the Chevrolet Colorado. This pickup (and its twin, the GMC Canyon) made a name for itself in its segment and is still going strong today. Standard Maintenance: How to know if your Chevy needs…
2015 Chevy Colorado Photo: © General Motors General Motors’ sales in Canada were up 4% in May with 27,462 vehicles delivered. As has been the trend for much of 2015, sales of GM’s four pickups—the GMC Canyon and Sierra and Chevrolet Colorado and Silverado—carried a great deal of the load. In fact, at 10,907 deliveries,…
Off-road warriors, take note: The 2024 GMC Canyon lineup is adding a… The GMC Canyon has been completely redesigned for 2023 — and off-road… The Chevrolet Colorado’s long-awaited redesign has arrived. For the 2023 model year,… The 2022 GMC Canyon fills a vital niche for drivers who want… The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado delivers strong capabilities,…
Pickup trucks are some of the best-selling vehicles in the United States,… Demand for the 2015 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado has been so… As General Motors reenters the mid-size truck market with the reintroduced GMC…
The all-new 2023 Chevrolet Colorado offers five trim levels, each designed to… When the mid-size pickup truck segment began calling Chevrolet’s name, the automaker… The GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado are both mid-size GM trucks that… Diesel-powered engines offer several key benefits over gasoline-powered engines. If you prioritize… After months of testing, GM Defense has…
Off-road warriors, take note: The 2024 GMC Canyon lineup is adding a… The refreshed 2024 GMC Sierra HD lineup will soon be adding a… The redesigned Chevrolet Silverado HD lineup is welcoming a brand-new model for… Just months after unveiling the all-new Silverado ZR2, Chevrolet is adding another… The GMC Canyon has been completely redesigned…
The 2018 Ford Mustang GT is a strong contender for America’s favorite… Today Chevrolet announced the addition of yet another industry recognition to its… Lately, it seems like, if we are praising a Chevrolet car, it… The 2015 GMC Canyon is widely considered to be the most luxurious… Currently, the Scion FR-S (or, as you…
The 2015 GMC Canyon was yet again a major contributor to a big month for GM Canada Photo: © General Motors General Motors’ four core brands combined for sales of 24,226 vehicles in Canada during the month of June, good for a 15% year-over-year increase. As has been the case throughout the bulk of the…
2021 GMC Canyon Denali Photo: General Motors All four General Motors brands placed well ahead of their segment average in the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index Study. GMC and Buick placed second and third respectively among mass-market brands for overall customer satisfaction. A Satisfying Truck: New GMC Hummer EV launches later this year…
Production of the 2021 Colorado is continuing for a bit longer Photo: Chevrolet Back in June 2020, General Motors kicked off production of its 2021 model lineup with the new Chevrolet Colorado. Along with the 2021 GMC Canyon, the Colorado would go on to become the first 2021 GM vehicle to leave the assembly line…
The GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado are both mid-size GM trucks that share powertrains and platforms. Despite their similarities, they boast unique personalities to suit different drivers. Here’s how they differ. Want Power and Capability? See why Chevy and GMC trucks dominate the list of the best diesel pickups Styling The Colorado and Canyon differ…
The compact pickup truck segment is a dying breed. More and more brands are moving towards the full-size segments as compact sales decline. They want to focus more on offering full-size trucks that have similar fuel economy and price. This could change though with the introduction of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon to the…
Marc Comeau General Motors China and SAIC-GM have announced Marc Comeau as its newly-appointed Vice President of Vehicle Sales, Service, and Marketing. Comeau replaces John Stadwick, who is repatriating to the United States. New Awards for GM: GMC Canyon and Sierra earn KBB Best Residual Value awards In his new role, Comeau will report to…
The 2015 Ram 1500 is among Ram’s most popular trucks, but is a mid-size Ram pickup on the horizon? The Chevy Colorado and the GMC Canyon have seen tremendous success since their reintroduction to the market last year. And the Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma—well, they exist at least. The American truck market is full…
2020 GMC Canyon with Sport Bar in Polished Stainless Steel by EGR Photo: GMC If you’re shopping for accessories to install on your pickup truck, you should understand the function of a sport bar before you choose to buy it. What purpose do these rounded, tubular beams serve when they’re mounted on a truck bed?…
Just this morning, we announced all the 2015 GMC Canyon color options. As the Canyon’s sibling mid-size truck, it only makes sense to check out all the available 2015 Chevy Colorado colors as well. (To be fair, you might have already done your homework when we linked you to the 2015 Chevy Colorado configurator early…
Today, the General Motors Foundation announced a generous donation of $2.875 million in STEM grants. (STEM stands for “Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics,” though, by the lack of the Oxford comma, it’s pretty clear that it should be called STEEM, for Science, Technology, English, Engineering, and Mathematics.) Related: GM Engineers Ensure Perfection in GMC Canyon…
The newly redesigned 2016 Tacoma at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show The countdown is on for the release of the all-new 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The mid-size pickup has been thoroughly made-over to make it more competitive with the likes of the Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon duo, and it looks like it’s going to be successful. Now,…
Curious how American cars stack up against Toyota’s legendary reliability? Discover ten models that challenge the status quo and might just surprise you. Don’t miss out on finding your next reliable ride!
Photo: Ford Motor Company A rumor out of the Land Down Under suggests that there may be a twin-turbo V6 offered with the next-generation Ford Ranger. According to Wheels, a source at the Blue Oval’s You Yangs proving ground has confirmed the availability of the 3.0-liter Power Stroke turbo diesel and twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 for the…
Whether driving enthusiasts like it or not, stick shifts are becoming a thing of the past. Per data from the automotive site Edmunds.com, only 2 percent of all vehicles sold so far this year have been equipped with manual transmissions. It’s a trend that’s been on the rise for a while. In 2006, 47 percent…
Photo: 2023 Toyota Crown Branding, especially in the United States, is everything. Most people aren’t familiar with the specs, features, and price of any given car by simply looking at it on the street. Often, the top marker of a vehicle’s value is its badge. Consequently, when customers buy an expensive luxury ride and wish…
Photo: Steve Johnson via CC Unless you’re Lightning McQueen, car headlights are a necessity. Even if you don’t drive in the dark much, your headlights can help increase your visibility during inclement weather like rain, snow, or fog. There are several different types of car headlights on the market today, each with a list of…
Photo: Ford Motor Company Death. Taxes. Ford waxing its competition in pickup sales. With 2019 mercifully in the books, Ford once again lays claim to the title of America’s top truck-maker. With the Ford F-Series laying claim to the status of best-selling truck in the United States for a 43rd consecutive year and the Ranger…
Although we were most excited to get to see the Car and Truck of the Year (Corvette Stingray and Silverado, respectively) at the Chevy NAIAS display, we first made our way through Buick’s and GMC’s offerings. Buick’s five models stood on display at the Buick booth, but the one I found the most entertaining was…
The diversity of GM’s truck lineup has helped it to succeed For more than 40 years, the Ford F-150 has held the title of America’s best-selling pickup truck. Still, customers seeking a midsize truck model from Ford are currently out of luck. That’s where GM’s pickup truck advantage comes into play. GM not only offers…
Whether it’s sand or snow, the 2016 Toyota Tacoma is always up to the challenge. The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has been named the Best All-Weather Midsize Truck by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) prior to the organization’s annual MIT Technology Conference on May 26. The NEMPA panelists tested the Tacoma against the Chevrolet…
The 2020 Cadillac CT5-V was originally expected to produce 355 horsepower and… At the 2019 Miami International Auto Show, Cadillac displayed the new 2020… With its combination of letters and numbers (XT4, CT6-V, ATS), Cadillac’s vehicle… Boasting everything from sleek sports cars to heavy-duty trucks, the Chevrolet lineup… As a brand that specializes in trucks…
It turns out that the biggest choke artist of the 2014 MLB Postseason was not Clayton Kershaw or Mike Trout, but rather the poor, overwhelmed Chevy rep who was tasked with presenting World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner with his free 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. If you threw your remote through your television in disgust and shouted…
The Tacoma was already a capable machine off the beaten path, but a new Trailhunter trim… When it comes to the popular pickup truck segment, General Motors is… General Motors recently announced its all-new electric Hummer pickup as one of… Truck buyers looking to make a solid long-term investment may want to… Thanks to a…
Joe Don Baker is back. And this time, he’s driving considerably faster… Photo: dave_7 via CC A while back on The News Wheel, I penned an article discussing the lethargic chase scene from the movie Mitchell. In that film, the title character is played by character actor Joe Don Baker, a veteran of films both…
Photo: 1987599 via Pixabay License There’s always been a conversation around the best songs to drive to, and I suspect there will be for as long as cars remain a significant part of our everyday lives. I would like to posit that one album contains as many as 26 of the very best and the…
Imagine this, but in scratchy, grainy public domain quality. Also there’s a giant lizard… Photo: Pixabay via CC The fascinating and bizarre world of old public domain films is a cinematic rabbit hole not many dare venture into. But for the bravest cheese-loving cinephiles, there’s plenty of weirdness to discover and enjoy. One of the…
Not exactly the kind of car one associates with Fast & Furious, is it? Photo: Pixabay via CC The Fast & Furious franchise is a modern blockbuster juggernaut. Having kicked off back in 2001, the series has only continued to build steam over time. 20 years, nine films, and $5.8 billion later, Fast & Furious…
Back in June 2020, General Motors kicked off production of its 2021… The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 continues to be one of the most… Drivers looking to get the best value for selling their vehicles often… In a previous article on The News Wheel, I shed some light… You bought your current car because it’s…
Be careful to avoid the roadkill of tomorrow! Photo: Radoslaw Drozdzewski via CC In The News Wheel’s ongoing series of “weird old car shorts” reviews, we’ve discussed the strange and wonderful history of theatrical/industrial shorts from the 1940s and 1950s. These odd little films often used full stories to do everything from creating awareness to…
The 2021 Sierra 1500 is one of 10 winners of the KBB Best Resale Value award Photo: GMC Drivers looking to get the best value for selling their vehicles often turn to Kelly Blue Book for reliable numbers. For the last 19 years, KBB has recognized the industry’s most resalable cars, trucks, and SUVs with…
Wireless charging is an added convenience that makes it easy for people to stay connected wherever they go. As this technology develops, wireless charging devices and hotspots have become more widespread. From wireless charging pads in fast food joints, cafes, and hotels, to portable wireless charging pads like those from Bezalel wireless technologies that you…
Chevrolet’s slogan is “Find New Roads.” Sometimes, that motto is taken very literally. For example, the Alaskan oil outfit ARSC Energy Services use Chevy Colorado trucks, but many of their remote job sites can’t be accessed by roads. So how do they get the pickups there? A new GM fleet commercial answers that question: Related…
We’ll see a number of updates for the 2015 Buick Enclave. ©GM The Buick Enclave got an important refresh for the 2014 year, yet updates for the 2015 Buick Enclave model are quite extensive. For starters, the Enclave gets four new exterior colors, including Crimson Red Tintocat, Dark Chocolate Metallic, Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic, and…
The 2021 Sierra 1500 Photo: GMC If you’re taller than the average person, sitting in a car for a long period of time can almost be unbearable — and that’s not even considering the number of times you hit your head getting inside. That’s why Kelley Blue Book has created its list of the Best…
2020 Chevy Colorado Photo: Chevrolet The Chevy Colorado offers everything truck drivers want from a vehicle but in a more advantageous size. Plus, it offers a diesel-powered engine, the preferred fuel choice of many drivers. The editors at U.S. News & World Report agree that the 2020 Chevy Colorado is an impressive option for drivers…
This photo might be funnier than the actual show Photo: Bogden Stepniak via CC There’s very little in this world that’s harder to watch than an unfunny sitcom. If the purpose of a story is to make you laugh, failing to deliver on that purpose can make the resulting show a real slog to sit…
After being excluded from Honda’s lineup for the last two years, the Ridgeline midsize pickup truck returns for the 2017 model year. Using a modified version of the platform used in the Honda Pilot, the all-new 2017 Honda Ridgeline rides more like a crossover than a bulky truck. Carrying a starting MSRP of $29,475, the…
The Ford Ranger is KBB.com’s Cheapest Pickup of 2021 Photo: Ford If you’re looking at scooping a new truck in 2021, you won’t find a more affordable option than the Ranger. The new Ford Ranger earned the No. 1 spot on Kelley Blue Book’s list of the Cheapest Pickup Trucks of 2021, though it’s already…
©GM GM’s August 2014 sales were technically down 1 percent compared to last August, but on a selling day adjusted basis, total sales were actually up 2 percent, led by an 18 percent increase in pickup sales over last year. In total, General Motors moved 272,423 vehicles last month. Related: Valet Mode Helps You Keep…
Pacific Coast Highway Photo: Rian Castillo via CC One of the most iconic images of California living is driving down the Pacific Coast Highway, taking in the beautiful scenery as the wind whips through your hair. The PCH offers cliff-hugging curves, beautiful beaches, and breathtaking scenery you won’t find anywhere else. Along the way are…
Cars at the Chicago Auto Show When navigating the 2015 Chicago Auto Show site, we had a bit of trouble finding a comprehensive list of cars outside of a drop-down menu or individual pages. To make things a little easier for all of us, we have compiled an at-a-glance list. This list will change as we…
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