Almost all automakers are working hard to reduce their overall carbon footprints, and it’s not just through increasing the fuel efficiency of their vehicles. Automakers are also looking at how they can improve processes at factories and reduce waste. General Motors is no exception, with 111 landfill-free facilities across the globe—and counting. Just yesterday, GM’s…
The 2015 Chevy Silverado outsold the F-150 at retail in June Photo: © General Motors General Motors’ US sales in June were down 3% with a total of 250,353 vehicles sold, so the automaker took the opportunity to discuss the smaller picture—namely retail sales and retail market share. While overall sales dipped, retail sales were…
The 2020 Chevrolet Colorado Photo: Chevrolet General Motors is pulling its Chevrolet lineup from Thailand and ending its manufacturing operations there. Seeing as the Colorado diesel engine is produced in the country, there’s a possibility that GM will stop offering this engine. A New Family Hauler: Overview of the 2020 Chevrolet Trailblazer The possible future…
In a unique twist on the traditional vehicle-buying process, Holden gave customers who purchased one of its 2017 Commodores photographs of their new rides as they were pushed through the Adelaide production line. Further, customers who purchased a Commodore Motorsport Edition, Director Edition, or Magnum Edition the chance to claim their preferred build numbers. It…
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Photo: Chevrolet Taking the top spot on the U.S. News & World Report’s list of the 16 Trucks with Best Gas Mileage is the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado – Turbodiesel. But, that’s not the only Chevy truck the editors praised for its efficient fuel efficiency. Also included on the list were the…
According to a report from the Associated Press, General Motors China President Matt Tsien told attendees at a news conference during the Shanghai Auto Show that the company will begin production on a pure-electric model in China “within two years.” “In the next several years, out to 2020, we expect to launch at least 10…
1996 Ford Bronco On Monday, Ford announced that it has reached a tentative four-year deal with the UAW that, if ratified, will help lead Ford and its employees into the future. And, in reading the contract, the revelation that it will facilitate the return of both the Ford Ranger and Ford Bronco to America indicates…
The General definitely stole the show last week with an abundance of Chevy SEMA concepts and performance models. Here’s a review of some of the things we saw from Chevy at SEMA last week: Corvettes Jimmie Johnson’s 1971 Corvette Paul Stanley Corvette Stingray 2009 “Blue Devil” Corvette (restored from sinkhole damage) Camaros 2015 Camaro…
The Colorado ZR2 Concept As we anticipated (thanks to an all-telling tweet from Chevy Trucks), Chevrolet unveiled the Colorado ZR2 concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show yesterday. The Colorado ZR2 concept is a rendering of the Colorado’s potential off-roading capabilities, and, if produced, could very well be the answer to Ford’s F-150 SVT Raptor,…
Chevrolet just won its second MotorTrend award of 2023, adding to a… The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado delivers strong capabilities, rugged styling, and modern tech… The 2021 Silverado 1500 gets most of the attention in Chevrolet’s truck… Back in June 2020, General Motors kicked off production of its 2021… As the second half of 2020 begins,…
Car insurance is a must if you own and drive a car.… Car insurance is one of those annoying things that you both need… As if buying a car weren’t overwhelming enough, before you can drive… There are many types of coverage when it comes to car insurance.… What is Car Repair Insurance? Depending on…
Research has suggested that new car sales could be down by more… YouGov BrandIndex conducted the 2019 NextGen Word of Mouth U.S. study. The… Pregnant people often wonder about the risks of flying, but it turns… General Motors offers an array of driver assistance, headlighting, and safety features… During your daily commute to work, it’s…
Seven Chevy vehicles—including the Corvette Stingray, Traverse, Colorado, Camaro, Impala, Silverado 1500, and Tahoe—have been named among the most popular in their respective segments by the experts at Edmunds.com. In addition, the Stingray and Traverse each took home the title of Top Rated Vehicle in their respective segments. Chevy’s Most Popular on Edmunds.com Award Winners RELATED:…
Tailgating is more than just an annoyance for the person ahead of… Trucks on the market today like the Chevrolet Silverado are more than… Road rage, rude behavior, and inconsiderate driving maneuvers are nothing new on… Whether you are a die-hard sports fanatic or enjoy any gathering with… Even with the most advanced safety technology,…
Today General Motors Fleet and AT&T announced new plans that could transform… Whether you’re a fan of the North Carolina Tar Heels or the… General Motors has grand designs for its in-vehicle connectivity services. Not only… Are you fond of the Buick brand? (Congratulations!) Are you particularly fond… General Motors probably had the general sense…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
One of LA’s most dangerous streets nearly killed history’s most prolific voice actor Photo: Needpix via CC On the night of Jan. 24, 1961, a 52-year-old man was driving his sports car home through the dark streets of Los Angeles. As he turned down the stretch of Sunset Boulevard known as “Dead Man’s Curve,” the…
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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…
Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was… overtaken by vines? In just one month, Kings Island, a 364-acre amusement park located near Cincinnati, Ohio, will open for its 2017 season. When it does, the park will also debut its newest roller coaster, Mystic Timbers. A wooden coaster designed by Great Coasters International,…
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…
More consumers are sticking with the car that they’ve already got It’s certainly no secret that new car prices have grown more expensive during the past few years. In fact, the average new vehicle loan price recently hit a record of $31,455 earlier this year. As such, it also shouldn’t be surprising to learn that…
Movin’ right along, footloose and fancy-free… Photo: CGP Grey via CC Way back in 1976, The Muppet Show hit the airwaves and started a global phenomenon. Of course, this wasn’t the first project to feature Jim Henson’s irascible creations — Kermit in particular dates all the way back to the 1950s. Nevertheless, it was The…
Some roads are more dangerous than others. That might seem like a given, but when all you drive are well-paved roads with multiple lanes and speed limits to allow for safer passage, it can be difficult to imagine just how deadly certain roads can be. Read on to discover the 10 most dangerous roads in…
Photo: Pixabay As millions of drivers hit the road, law enforcement ramps up its vigilance and cracks down on traffic violations. The holiday season is stressful enough — you don’t need to add a traffic ticket to your worries. Here’s a guide to the most common holiday driving errors for you to avoid. Stay Safe…
Photo: © General Motors General Motors had a strong month of sales in April, moving 269,056 vehicles between its Chevy, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac brands. Up 5.9% overall, GM’s gains were largely driven by sales of crossovers and trucks, both of which were up double digits year-over-year at 13% and 25% respectively. “At GM, truck…
2016 Chevy Equinox General Motors’ four US brands combined to sell 251,310 vehicles throughout the United States in September, resulting in a 12.5% year-over-year increase and bolstering the company’s sales gains through the third quarter even more. GMC Tops ‘Em All: Earning two awards in the 2015 J.D. Power APEAL Study GM had an up-month…
Nowadays, one of the most common questions on automotive forums has to do with whether it’s better to use spray liners or roll on bedliner paint on your truck. While both of these options have their pros and cons, we’re going to try to objectively compare them with each other in order to help you…
Dave’s Ridgeline is this brilliant red color. The all-new 2017 Honda Ridgeline scooped up one of the auto world’s most prestigious awards at the Detroit Auto Show this year, driving home with the North American Truck of the Year trophy. That’s all well and good, but how does it actually hold up against the competition?…
Photo: Michael Gray via CC The good news is that vaccine rollout is picking up speed in the United States and safe travel is on the horizon. The bad news is that if you choose to fly, you might end up stranded at the airport without a rental car. 2020 was a rough year for…
A passenger enjoys GM’s OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity. Starting in June, drivers of select GM vehicles will have access to OnStar with 4G LTE. Drivers will get a free three-month trial period (or three gigabytes, whichever comes first). The 2015 Malibu will be the first vehicle to claim the updated tech, but more than…
2015 GMC Yukon XL © General Motors General Motors’ US sales were up 4% in February, with sales totaling 231,378 deliveries. As could be expected in a month where a majority of the country was choked with snow, a big reason for GM’s success was the sales of pickup trucks and SUVs, which were up…
General Motors Canada took the top spot for retail and total sales in October on the strength of gains across the board from its Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac brands. Total sales were up 26.5% at 26,847 vehicles delivered, and retail sales were up 28.9% at 21,398 vehicles. Calling Attention to Quality: GMC promotes Precision…
2015 Buick Enclave © General Motors If there’s anything that we can tell you with the utmost confidence, it’s that an automaker filing for a trademark doesn’t always mean something will come of it. For reference, see every time people got excited (and ultimately disappointed) by trademarks filed for Supra or Bronco. Generally speaking, however,…
2016 Chevy Malibu General Motors boasted yet another month of retail sales and market share increases in February, growing the former by 6.6% and the latter by 0.4 percentage points. GM’s four brands combined to deliver 179,958 vehicles at retail, extending the streak of year-over-year retail sales improvements in every month since April 2015. Overall,…
Drivers are finding it difficult to find space in their garage for their increasingly large vehicles For the past few years, consumer tastes have turned away from passenger sedans and toward large trucks and SUVs. While these larger vehicles do have their advantages, they also present quite a few challenges. Chief among those challenges is…
Nissan Sports Sedan Concept Cadillac Elmiraj Concept These cars are brand-new offerings, some of which have been under wraps until the show. Season Debut Cars These are cars that have debuted this season at other auto shows, and are making an appearance in Chicago. Audi 2015 A3 BMW 2015 i3 BMW 2015 M3 Sedan BMW…
Photo: Chevrolet The Chevy Colorado runs the gamut, with options that let it range from a practical workhorse to a bona-fine show pony. Here’s a look at how you can customize this versatile mid-size truck. The Colorado is available at five trim levels: Base, Work Truck, LT, Z71, and ZR2. What’s new For the 2020…
GM Authority is on fire lately, spotting the latest GM trademark applications. Most recently, the gurus over there landed on an application for “High Desert.” We wondered briefly what the application could mean for the General’s pickup truck lineup, but it was shortly thereafter revealed at SEMA this week. (Hint, it’s the Silverado High Desert…
2016 Chevrolet Equinox Photo: © General Motors GM’s August sales totaled 270,480 vehicles between the Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC brands, with retail deliveries up 6% for a 1% increase in retail market share. General Motors’ brands also combined for the industry’s highest average transaction price while carrying the lowest incentive percentage. Why So Shiny:…
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