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NewsGM, Volvo to Ramp Up High-Volume, Gas-Powered Vehicle Production in U.S.
Fizzling demand for electric vehicles combined with the issue of tariffs continues to force automakers to revise their plans. General Motors and Volvo are now providing further examples. The former will use its Orion, Michigan assembly plant to build Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups as well as …
On this day in history: December 5
  • 1977: Introducing the new Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon. They will be officially unveiled in January 1978.
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NewsGM’s Next-Gen V8 Engines Benefit From Another Huge Investment
While pushing electrification, General Motors is also working on a new generation of V8 engines—the sixth—mainly for full-size pickups and SUVs. After announcing an investment of $854 million USD in January 2023, the automaker is now committing another $888 million to boost production. All that money will go to the …
RecallsGM Recalls Trucks, SUVs With 6.2L V8 That May Lose Power or Fail
General Motors has announced a safety recall on full-size SUVs and pickups equipped with the automaker’s 6.2-litre V8. This follows a series of complaints, engine replacements, class actions and investigations. As we reported in January, nearly 900,000 vehicles in the U.S. were under the microscope of the National Highway Traffic …
NewsV8 Issues Leading to Probe on Nearly 900,000 GM SUVs, Trucks in U.S.
Full-size SUVs and pickups from General Motors are facing additional scrutiny in the U.S. where the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just launched a preliminary investigation of nearly 900,000 units equipped with the 6.2-litre L87 V8. Affected models include the 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra , as …
RecallsWatch Out for Rear Wheels That May Lock Up While Driving, GM Warns
Full-size pickups and SUVs from General Motors are being hit with a new recall because their rear wheels may lock up suddenly and could cause a loss of control while driving. More specifically, affected models include the 2021 Cadillac Escalade , 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Silverado HD , 2021 …
Recalls38,000 GM Vehicles Recalled in Canada Over Braking Issue
General Motors has announced a safety recall on more than 38,000 vehicles in Canada due to an electronic issue that involves the braking system. In some cases, if the brake fluid level drops below the minimum threshold, a software problem could cause the warning lamp not to turn on. The …
News2025 Cadillac Escalade Gets Huge Wheels and Screen, Loses Diesel
Following the lead of the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban , the more luxurious Cadillac Escalade is getting a significant mid-cycle update for 2025. The first units will roll off the line in Arlington, Texas before the end of this year. Cadillac’s full-size SUV lineup will once again offer six trim …
RecallsGM Recalls 163,000 SUVs and Pickups With Faulty Headlights in Canada
General Motors this week announced a recall affecting large SUVs and pickups in Canada. The problem is nothing too serious, but the number of units involved certainly is. We’re talking about 163,611 vehicles overall. Essentially, the automatic headlamps may not turn on soon enough as it becomes dark outside. Canadian …
NewsCanadian Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over GM’s 8-Speed Transmission
A class action lawsuit against General Motors of Canada has been filed in the Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan on behalf of anyone who purchased or leased a new or used GM vehicle equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Similar class actions exist in the U.S., some dating back …
ElectricAll-Electric Cadillac Escalade to be Unveiled Later in 2023
Cadillac , which last year introduced an Escalade-V with a 682-horsepower supercharged V8 burning more than 18 litres of fuel per 100 km, will try to appease Mother Earth’s friends later in 2023 by unveiling a zero-emission variant of its full-size SUV. We’ve known for nearly four years now that …
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