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Pickups

GMC unveils 2017 Canyon All Terrain X, new features for rest of its midsize lineup

On the heels of sister brand Chevrolet’s introduction of the 2017 Colorado, GMC has revealed more details on its own 2017 midsize pickup lineup, including the announcement of a new trim in the Canyon All Terrain X. Introduced in February on 2016 Sierra models, All Terrain X is a premium off-road trim that will be […]

August 31, 2016

Pickups

Chevrolet responds to F-150 puncture test criticism, calls out Ford for using bed liner in marketing

Chevrolet has enjoyed plenty of exposure with its series of puncture tests comparing its Silverado and Ford’s F-150, but it’s also drawn criticism from some who recall Chevy’s own interest in aluminum coupled with the popularity of bed liners which others say make the costly impact tests a moot point. Chevy tested 12 2016 Silverados up […]

June 14, 2016

Pickups

Dale Earnhardt Jr. unveils No. 88 Chevy Silverado special edition

Dale Earnhardt Jr. race fans now have a chance to own a No. 88 Special Edition Chevrolet Silverado. Hendricks Motorsports and Earnhardt teamed up to create a truck that recalls the NASCAR champion’s personal journey with his favorite GM trucks. “I had a lot of fun working on this with Hendrick Motorsports,” Earnhardt said in […]

June 13, 2016

Pickups

Shots Fired: Chevy puncture tests badly gash F-150’s aluminum bed, go viral to Ford’s chagrin

In a memorable swipe at Ford, Chevrolet released two videos today showing various comparison tests that left Ford’s aluminum F-150 truck bed severely punctured and looking like “Swiss cheese”, according to one observer. Ford dismissed the tests as marketing stunts and told “Hard Working Trucks” that its lead over competitors in the pickup segment continues […]

June 10, 2016

Pickups

GM reveals new front end design for 2017 Chevy Silverado HD, GMC Sierra HD with functional hood scoop

Though GM isn’t ready to formally introduce the 2017 Silverado and Sierra Denali HD models, the automaker is drumming up excitement for the trucks’ release later this year by showing off a front-end design refresh highlighted by a functional hood scoop. The hood scoop is part of a new air intake system on the 2500 and 3500 […]

June 6, 2016

Pickups

GM moving pickup production from Mexico back to U.S.

At a time when Ford has been criticized for planning a $1.6 billion auto plant investment in Mexico, General Motors apparently has plans to move light-duty pickup production back to the U.S. from south of the border. A May 20 memo from United Auto Workers Local 598 reports that GM’s Flint Assembly Plant will be […]

June 3, 2016

Construction Equipment

The hybrid Silverado returns: Will power boost lift Chevy’s second try at an electrified pickup?

Though the pickup truck has never been more popular than it is today, the problem of fuel economy remains. And while competitors Ram and Ford have respectively addressed this issue through a fuel-sipping diesel and the combo of a lightweight aluminum body and a V6 with V8-like power, Chevrolet recently announced that it’s giving a […]

March 3, 2016

Construction Equipment

GM recalls 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon trucks over steering defect

General Motors has issued a recall on certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 3,000 pickups are at risk of a loss of power steering assist due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector. The affected Colorado trucks were manufactured between Jan. […]

February 23, 2016

Construction Equipment

GM issues limited recall on 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra due to airbag defect

General Motors has issued a recall on a small number of 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups due to a defect that could prevent the airbag from deploying. The automaker is recalling a total of 60 Silverados and Sierras manufactured between Oct. 13 and 14 over concerns that the mounting stud used to secure […]

January 6, 2016

Construction Equipment

GMC unveils 2016 Sierra Denali Ultimate, leaving no option unticked

As competitors like Ram, Ford and Nissan have begun to focus more and more on cramming their pickups full of technology and other luxury features like heated leather seats, luxe truck trend setter GMC has no doubt felt a bit of added pressure. Even in its announcement of the latest Sierra Denali, GMC says that the […]

December 1, 2015

Construction Equipment

GM unveils diesel 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon with all the 2.8L Duramax details (PHOTOS)

Nearly two years after unveiling the redesigned Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon and announcing the midsize pickups would eventually gain a diesel option, General Motors has released all the details about the Duramax engine that will power the latest models. Beyond the Colorado’s commercial and critical successes, the coming diesel option has buoyed excitement around […]

July 29, 2015

Construction Equipment

GM unveils 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra with redesigned front ends (PHOTOS)

No. 3 Story in 2015 « No. 4 No. 2 »   Thanks to some spy shots snapped while the truck was in testing back in April, we knew design changes were coming to the next-generation Silverado. And based on what we could see under the prototype truck’s masking, it appeared GM’s top selling half-ton […]

July 20, 2015