GM has thrown in the towel on using its own telematics, and will instead use software from Google in all of its cars. You may have avoided giving your location and personal information to Google so far, but if you drive a Chevy, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac starting around 2021, it will use Google’s voice assistant, […]
The latest replacement for the original Jeep (Willys MA and MB) might be made by GM Defense. Field tests in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, led the Army to select three prototype Infantry Squad Vehicles for further development. One, made by GM Defense, was based on the Chevrolet Colorado; it uses both custom and desert-racing parts. The […]
While the Corvette C8 has already made a big splash with great performance numbers, an all-new design, and the transition to the mid-engine layout after decades of rumors, there’s another interesting rumor regarding the expansion of the Corvette family. While Corvette becoming its own brand seems like a stretch, it does seem possible for GM […]
GM has long been rumored to be developing a competitor for the popular Jeep Wrangler. The rumors started way back when they still had Hummer, with one model based on their large SUVs and another on the TrailBlazer; a third was always in the works to go after the Wrangler. Even now, they were supposed […]
Chevrolet has joined Ram in having diesel engines; both are built in-house, but Ram chose a ZF eight-speed automatic, redesigned somewhat by Fiat Chrysler, while GM uses a ten-speed automatic which it developed with Ford. The two engines have around the same displacement, just under 3.0 liters, but the Chevrolet echos Ram’s big Cummins diesels by […]
General Motors’ old Warren (Michigan) transmission plant has closed. 60 of its 262 employees have found other positions, 25 are retiring, and the rest are being placed at other GM operations (the company is building a new parts facility at Flint which may be one source of openings). Around 2,800 jobs are being lost as […]
A common must-have for many folks in a heavy duty (or now light duty) truck is a diesel engine. Diesel engines are best known for their ground-breaking torque, smooth delivery, and longevity. Diesel engines have been around for decades and now with modern technology, they leave the factory with impressive numbers and specs. All Class […]
Chevrolet has finally revealed the EPA fuel economy figures for the 2020 Silverado 1500 equipped with the Duramax 3.0L diesel engine (mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission), and they are very impressive. Rear-wheel drive models are rated at up to 33 MPG highway and 23 MPG city; four-wheel drive models come in at 29 highway […]
Rivian was first company to show off an all-electric pickup truck; they have promised a great deal, shown a prototype, and are taking preorders. Their system uses four motors, one per wheel, and in top spec promises 0-60 in 3 seconds with a 5,000 kg towing capacity, 800 kg payload, and 400 mile range—not to mention […]
The people over at Allpar have surfaced a video of what looks like a Ramcharger, but might actually be the Chevrolet Suburban. The Allpar group noted that while the grille is definitely Ram-ish, with the emphasized crosshairs, Ram itself has stopped using the crosshair design. While they said it could be a Jeep Wagoneer being […]