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NewsPopular SUVs, Trucks Affected by Auto Workers’ Strike in the U.S.
Unlike in 2020, Detroit’s Big Three was unable to reach a deal with the United Auto Workers (UAW) before their collective bargaining agreements expired, so a strike was launched last night at three vehicle assembly plants across the U.S. In the previous couple of days, Ford had made what it …
On this day in history: April 25
  • 1931: Ferdinand Porsche creates the company Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmBH, Konstruktion und Beratung für Motoren und Fahrzeugbau. In this venture, Porsche will create the plans for the 16-cylinder Auto Union and the ... Ladybug.
  • 1967: In Montreal, the Turcot Interchange is open to trafic
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News2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison Brings Back the Beast
The third-generation Chevrolet Colorado is reaching new heights—literally—with the return of the ZR2 Bison for 2024. With demand for off-road pickups at an all-time high, GM expects to double the sales of the original and plans to ramp up production accordingly. Developed in a partnership with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), …
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 …
New ModelsChevrolet Unveils New 2023 Colorado Pickup
After eight years without significant changes, the Colorado finally gets revamped for 2023. The previous generation, which literally brought the segment back to life, had received several improvements over the years, the model had never benefited from a complete overhaul. The Ford Ranger pickup is also getting a makeover, with …
NewsThe Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Honda Ridgeline
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Small and midsize pickups are hot commodities right now after being neglected for much of the past decade. They appeal to many customers who don’t need full-size trucks. Winner Once …
BuzzChevrolet Colorado ZR2 Gets 750 HP With SVE Xtreme Off-Road Model
Specialty Vehicle Engineering takes off-roading seriously. And while the current-generation Chevrolet Colorado has one foot (or wheel) out the door, the New Jersey-based tuner took the liberty to give the mid-size pickup a proper send-off with its own TRX-fighting, 750 horsepower version of the model. It all starts with the …
NewsChip Shortage Prompts GM to Delete Heated Seats and Steering Wheels
UPDATED 11/222021--GM has changed course and now says that dealers will be able to retrofit heated and ventilated seats in mid-2022, at GM's expense. It will discount vehicles missing heated or ventilated seats by $50. However, heated steering wheels cannot be retrofitted, so vehicles missing that feature will still be …
NewsGM Steps Up to Speed Up Vehicle Deliveries in U.S., Canada
While a good chunk of the auto industry is severely affected by the ongoing global chip shortage, at a time when customer demand intensifies, General Motors today announced a series of steps it is taking to increase deliveries to dealers and customers in the U.S. and Canada. First, production of …
NewsThe Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: Honda Ridgeline
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Midsize pickups are hot again after being neglected for much of the past decade. The next-generation Ford Ranger and all-new Jeep Gladiator are largely responsible for that. Our Best Buy …
NewsChevrolet Colorado ZR2 Suits up for Duty
GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, has just secured a contract worth nearly $300 million to build and sustain the U.S. Army’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). The initial Army Procurement Objective is 649 vehicles, but the contract calls for a total of 2,065 vehicles. Light enough to be …
News2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Gets a Facelift
The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 has always been known for its ruggedly extravagant looks. With a facelift for the 2021 model year, the off-road truck cranks things up a notch. Judging by the first few pictures released by Chevrolet, it’s immediately clear that designers made no compromises. The front grille is …
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