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NewsBrand New GM Full-Size Trucks Sold With Cracked Roof Panels
It’s not uncommon for new vehicles to suffer from various bugs and quality issues, but the recent case involving GM’s full-size pickups is still rather alarming. In the U.S., the automaker was forced to stop sales and recall some 3,000 units of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra (including …
On this day in history: April 20
  • 1927: Phil Hill born, Miami, Florida
  • 1944: For his 55th anniversary, Adolph Hitler receives the first Convertible Beetle (and perhaps the only one) assembled before the start of the Second World War.
  • 2008: Danica Patrick is first woman to win an Indy race
  • 2016: Mitsubishi admits manipulating fuel-efficiency test data
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NewsGM Canada Workers Approve New Collective Agreement
Three weeks after those at Ford , a majority of employees at General Motors in Canada (80.5 percent) have voted to ratify the tentative agreement between the automaker and the Unifor union. “This agreement reflects true collective bargaining. Our goal was to bring more fairness and equity to auto workplaces …
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 …
NewsChip Shortage Improving, But Now There’s a Rail Car Shortage
We don’t write about it very much because, well, we hate to bring you down, but supply chain disruptions continue to affect car production and deliveries globally. Chief among them is still the ongoing chip shortage. You know, these precious electronic components that run a myriad of systems in modern …
NewsGM Spends $280 Million for Next-Gen Pickups in Oshawa
General Motors this week announced an investment of more than $1.3 billion in two Michigan plants to build the next generation of ICE-powered full-size pickups. Oshawa Assembly in Ontario has not been overlooked, mind you. The plant will receive $280 millions, also for future trucks. Since 2020, the automaker has …
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 …
NewsThe Best Full-Size Pickups of 2023
Led by the Ford F-150, full-size pickups are by far the top sellers in Canada, and that’s been the case for many years. With plenty of engine options, superior capability and more interior space than midsize models, these trucks are fantastic for work and recreation. Which one is the best …
News2024 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra Get Engine Updates and More
GM’s heavy-duty trucks, the Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD , are not the only ones getting updates for the 2024 model year. The light-duty Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 receive a few of their own. First off, the 3.0-litre inline-six Duramax turbo-diesel engine, which was revised and made …
News10 Vehicles Most Often Targeted by Catalytic Converter Thieves
Catalytic converter thefts continue to be a major problem across North America, and this extends beyond private driveways. Parking lots, even ones that were well-lit, are getting hit now. So do car dealerships on a regular basis. Thieves are attracted to catalytic converters due to the precious metals they contain, …
NewsGM’s Oshawa Plant Now Working on Three Shifts to Meet Pickup Demand
As demand for full-size pickups remains strong, General Motors yesterday added a third shift at Oshawa Assembly in Ontario. The automaker shared the news via its Instagram account. The retooled and upgraded plant, which required an investment of $1.3 billion, resumed vehicle production in November 2021 following a nearly two-year …
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