The 2014 Silverado: The Widow-Maker Oh dear. It appears the GM recall for 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV is just the tip of the iceberg regarding problems with brand-new GM trucks and SUVs. Automotive News is reporting that GM is recalling the 2014 and 2015 Chevy Silverado, Suburban, and Tahoe and GMC Sierra, Yukon,…
12 GM Vehicles Named to IIHS List of Recommended Used Vehicles for Teens ©GM In a time when many question the safety of older GM models, given the recent ignition switch recalls, it is refreshing to report that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has placed 12 GM models (ranging from current and defunct…
©GM There’s no denying that the automotive industry is changing rapidly. From fluctuating gas prices changing the types of cars Americans are demanding, to Millennials asking for more driving and infotainment options, big automakers need to be ready for what’s ahead. GM CEO Mary Barra sat down with The Wall Street Journal ‘s Gautham Nagesh…
GM’s famed 5.3-liter V8 EcoTec3 engine © General Motors In an effort to reduce pollution and reliance on gasoline, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been setting increasingly high goals for fuel economy that automakers are furiously working to meet. Automaker fleets must achieve 54.5 mpg by 2025. This has led manufacturers to implement all…
Here is a thing that I did. A few weeks ago, I officiated a close friend’s wedding in Chicago. It was one of those experiences where you’re about two days and several hundred miles removed before you just kind of stop in the middle of eating an egg-over-easy and think oh, I totally just married two…
Mary Barra named Jeffrey Boyer GM’s new VP of global vehicle safety on Tuesday. Since the GM recall has all the makings of an alleyway dumpster fire burning out of control—particularly with the news that General Motors will be issuing three new recalls for another 1.5 million vehicles—it makes all the sense in the world…
Mary Barra’s U-M commencement speech will be livestreamed here. General Motors CEO, Mary Barra, has been under relentless fire following the major GM recall of recent months, but she has held her own throughout the process, especially given that she only found out about the issue right after she officially became CEO of the company…
Have you ever woken up with a sudden urge to own a… A good romp through the Alternate History genre typically allows you to… The Cadillac Escalade celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and has been a… Cadillac is expanding on the success of current SUV models like the… Cadillac’s sales were up 42% in February…
Toyota Canada has announced it is conducting the final phase of the safety recall involving Takata airbag inflators ahead of schedule, as the final remedy inflators are now available. In Canada, the affected models include the 2003-2008 Corolla, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2003-2006 Tundra, and 2002-2010 Lexus SC 430, adding up to about 37,591 vehicles. According to…
If I told you the 2014 Corvette Stingray won another award, would really be that surprised? 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…
Tariffs, rising costs, and global tensions are squeezing U.S. automakers as Ford, GM, and Tesla head into Q3 earnings, testing the industry’s resilience and drawing sharp investor attention.
Once a $93,000 luxury sedan, the 2013 Mercedes S350 Bluetec now sells for around $12K, offering diesel efficiency, strong torque, and classic S-Class comfort in an overlooked used market gem.
Several Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra owners in the US are reporting repeated breakdowns due to premature failures of their 12-volt batteries.
Toyota has updated its bZ4X electric SUV, improving both its range and pricing. The new model now offers up to 573 kilometers of autonomy, a noticeable increase over the previous version.
A 1975 Chevrolet Vega has reappeared in Seward, Nebraska, after being sealed underground for half a century. The car, placed in what is described as the world’s largest time capsule, shows zero miles on the odometer and has retained its vivid yellow paint and brown interior despite decades in storage.
Toyota has revealed its new flagship electric sedan, developed in collaboration with Chinese tech giants Xiaomi and Huawei.
The Lexus IS has remained on the market since 2013, making it the longest-running new luxury sedan in the US. Rather than launch a new generation, Lexus has extended its life through steady updates and styling tweaks.
Despite Land Rover’s persistent reputation for questionable dependability, a handful of 2025 models have emerged as standouts in terms of reliability.
BYD overtook Tesla in 2024 to become the global leader in electric vehicles. Behind this success lies a contested model: hidden debt, quality concerns, and heavy reliance on subsidies. Industrial triumph or global risk?
The Ford F-150 all-electric prototype Photo: Ford With production set to spark up in mid-2022, we should be getting our first glimpses of the all-electric Ford F-150 any ol’ time now. When that day comes, it may very well be introduced under a familiar name: the Ford F-150 Lightning. F-150 Wins Again: Latest F-150 named…
Chevy Sells 1 Millionth Spark Worldwide ©GM Chevrolet has reached an important milestone for its supermini car: in a rather brief time, the automaker has sold its 1 millionth Spark worldwide. The Chevy Spark is currently sold in 71 markets, including right here in the good old US of A. Also among those markets is…
Earlier this month, several sources reached out to GM Authority with a… Everybody loves Friday. Everybody, it seems, except for General Motors. First, news… Yesterday, General Motors announced that it is expanding its previous recall of…
How did this original Chrysler logo originate? And what does the Pentastar represent? Despite being purchased by Fiat and forming a new corporation, Chrysler’s iconic logos still persist in our memory to this day–especially the company’s signature Pentastar. But what do Chrysler’s logos mean? You’ll be surprised to discover they’re not what you think. [wptab…
Chevrolet vehicles have appeared in more than their fair share of classic country songs — you could even say that the two go together like George Jones and Tammy Wynette (a pair you’ll hear from shortly). Want proof? Here are five of the best classic country tunes inspired by Chevy. Are You Ready for the…
BMW has begun airing a new advertisement, entitled “Opportunity Knocks,” during NBC’s coverage of the 2014 Sochi Olympics. The ad stars model Brooklyn Decker and encourages potential BMW 3 Series Sedan buyers not to let a good thing pass them by. Of course, given that I’m writing this particular blog, chances are pretty good that…
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