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…
Granted: it’s pretty hard to get super excited about vans. They lack the flash and appeal of sports cars, instead favoring…well, practicality. We, the car-consuming public, love our flash, our flare, and our delicious excess! Ford is looking to build a bridge between our needs for all that glitters and the usefulness of its 2014…
Opel and Vauxhall’s new pan-European Customer Contact Centre in Luton Vauxhall and Opel this month are opening up a brand-new pan-European Customer Contact Centre, located in Luton. The addition of the state-of-the-art facility brings approximately 300 new jobs to the town in Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas, and it adds an additional layer of service…
The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Z71 General Motors has filed an application with the US Patent and Trademark Office to trademark the term “Scottsdale.” The application (pictured below) specifies that the trademark is for “Motor land vehicles, namely, automobiles, sport utility vehicles, trucks, vans, engines therefor and structural parts thereof.” The Scottsdale name trademark application…
Ford is launching a major initiative in London that will aim to improve air quality through the use of one of its new electrified vehicles. Ford Motor Company has the support of Transport for London and the funding of the Advanced Propulsion Centre on a 12-month trial that will see 20 Ford Transit Custom PHEV…
Donating your vehicle is easier than you may think Donating something you no longer need so others can benefit from it is a wonderful thing to do. That’s why Goodwill gives everybody the option to donate their vehicle so others can have the opportunity to own a car and to help out the local community….
The Avenir trim will cost approximately $20,000 more than the entry-level Buick GL8 Photo: © General Motors Pricing details for Buick’s first ultra-luxurious Avenir model have finally been released and it certainly doesn’t come cheap. The Buick GL8 Avenir will only be offered in China and features a price tag of RMB 449,900, which translates…
The Sprinter Extreme concept looks like it could tow an entire shopping mall Mercedes-Benz brought a new concept vehicle to the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, and it’s not what many people would expect from the German automotive brand. The Sprinter Extreme concept is actually a Sprinter 3500 Cab Chassis that has been fully modified by…
Joe Avila; Miguel Nieves, President, Board of Director, Red Cross; Gabriel Lopez, President, Ford Mexico Inexplicably, more than three months after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico is still struggling to get back on its feet. While there are those in positions of power who are presumably too busy golfing to consider the needs of the people…
Learning to drive is a right of passage, but the process of obtaining a driver’s license is different for everyone. Most first-time drivers enroll in a driver’s education course to learn, but not everyone can practice in a trainer’s or parent’s car, especially if you’re in a wheelchair. If you have a physical disability that…
Months later, the internet is still picking up the pieces after the explosion that occurred in the wake of finding out that Ben Affleck will play Batman in Zack Snyder’s upcoming Man of Steel sequel. It raised a lot of important questions, like can Ben Affleck even growl, will they make his costume ridiculous again,…
Nissan has announced that it will now be offering the best commercial van warranty in America—increasing basic limited warranty coverage to 5 years/100,000 miles and the extended warranty to 5 years/100,000 miles—on its 2014 NV Cargo Van, NV Passenger Van, and NV200 Compact Cargo. “While we’re relatively new to the world of commercial vehicles in…
How is autonomous technology going to affect delivery services? During the last few years, the way technology is impacting delivery services has consistently made headlines across the globe. From the use of AI in warehouses and small autonomous delivery robots to drone tests and the idea of self-driving fleets and taxi services, technology is powering…
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 Kentucky Derby is not lacking in “decadent” Ram trucks Tomorrow marks the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. It also marks the eighth year where Ram has served as the “Official Truck” of the Kentucky Derby. To celebrate both of these momentous occasions, as well as the victory of the the…
2018 GMC Savana Passenger Van If you’re not used to driving a van, it can be challenging to maneuver. Piloting a full-size van or minivan is much different than driving a sedan or crossover. Its square body, tall height, and massive size make navigating through crowded parking lots and tight side streets challenging. To make…
What’s New for the 2015 Ford Transit Van? The 2015 Ford Transit Van is all-new and intended to replace the E-Series. 2015 Ford Transit Van Exterior Versatility is the name of the game. The 2015 Ford Transit Van comes with three roof profiles—83.6 inches, 100.8 inches, and 110.1 inches—and six body lengths ranging from 217.8…
Following GM’s recent recall disaster, it’s nice to know that some car companies can do recalls right (now and then). Chrysler Group recently announced a 2014 Ram ProMaster recall that will likely involve around 6,800 of the vans. The 2014 Ram ProMaster recall comes after a routine post-production test on the ProMaster. During testing, one…
Kelley Blue Book has put together its list of the 12 Best Family Cars of 2014, and two Chevrolet vehicles have found themselves in KBB’s good graces for their commitments to safety, comfort, performance, roominess, and fun: the 2014 Chevy Impala and Traverse. KBB’s 12 Best Family Cars of 2014 includes two minivans, four full-size…
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….
Hauling your kids around to and from school, activities, and play dates means you are hauling around a lot of stuff. Have you picked up their backpack lately? It’s stuffed and heavy! Add in sports gear, science projects, grocery runs, and suitcases for that long-overdue vacation, and your vehicle’s available cargo space and backseats will…
2017 Nissan Titan XD Nissan is bringing a truckload of well, trucks, to The 2017 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. For the first time, the entire selection of Nissan commercial vans and pickup trucks will be on display at the annual event that attracts in excess of 11,000 truck dealers, equipment distributors and fleet managers…
The 2015 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 Coupe, named a 2015 KBB Best Buy Honda had four models receive Best Buy Awards from Kelly Blue Book, giving them the most 2015 KBB awards of any automaker. The 2015 Accord, Civic, CR-V and Odyssey were all selected as 2015 KBB Best Buys, representing a third of the…
With so much open space, mountains, and National Forests, off-roading in Washington is easy for drivers of all skill levels. We’ve compiled a list of four great spots, but the possibilities are endless. Make sure your vehicle is up to the task before you go, as some of these trails are less forgiving than others….
James May, Jeremy Clarkson, and Richard Hammond will be back. Just not with Top Gear. Ever since Top Gear went off the air after the BBC decided to commit seppuku and part ways with Jeremy Clarkson, there’s been a real lack of entertaining car content for automotive enthusiasts to watch. There’s a reason Top Gear…
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