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by Jake LingemanRecall Apparently, rust is getting into airbag modules. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a problem with an airbag indicator light in full GM vehicles. Officially, the "airbag malfunction indicator (MIL) illumination accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes B0001-1B or B0012-0D may result in a loss of airbag protection for the driver." This problem could affect almost 750,000 vehicles. And as we know, airbags are cruci...

GMC didnt just cover the bed and call it a day. The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV completed the reborn Hummer lineup that began last October with the reveal of the Hummer EV pickup. Buyers already dead set on getting a truck or an SUV probably know which one they want. But there are many potential customers still on the fence. Making a final decision can be difficult but they need to know one critical thing: GMC designers didnt just cover the trucks bed with a roof and go home. There are several key d...

Thank the just-announced Silverado EV. Wall Street responded in kind hours after General Motors announced plans to launch an all-electric version of the long-popular and long-running Chevrolet Silverado full-size truck. The automakers stock was up by 1.5 percent at the end of the trading day Tuesday, closing at $61.94 a share. Thats a new closing record. Earlier in the day, the stock reached an all-time high of $63.44, according to CNBC. Not bad for an automaker that emerged from bankruptcy jus...

And its coming with HUGE range. General Motors first hinted at an electric pickup truck a few years ago, and weve seen those plans come to fruition with the GMC Hummer EV Pickup. The Chevrolet Silverado will also spawn an electric variant, and GM just announced some juicy details about it. GM President Mark Reuss officially confirmed that the electric Silverado will be built at the companys Factory ZERO assembly plant in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan. Formerly known as the Detroit-Hamtramck A...

Porsche has some work to do. Recalls are a part of the automotive landscape that every manufacturer has to deal with. Its a part of innovating and improving that everyone doesnt like, but it can have serious consequences if not addressed correctly. Recently, Hyundai has gone through one of the most expensive recalls ever and the financial repercussions thereof are still being felt. Manufacturers of high-end cars are not immune either, despite these taking longer to build and requiring more fine...

The off-road truck weve all been waiting for is here. Presenting the all-new 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor, the third-generation hardcore factory-built off-roader. Since the original generation debuted for the 2010 model year, rival truck brands have launched Raptor fighters of their own. But it wasnt until very recently when one of them posed a serious threat. Ford has now responded. The 2021 F-150 Raptor retains its balance of serious off-roading capabilities and daily driving comfort. Like the 14th...

Automakers were forced to choose sides during the Trump administration. It was not an easy position to be i...

Porsche has a history of being conservative when it comes to horsepower output and other performance-relate...

Theres going to be some tough competition though. Before we get started, youre probably wondering what the hell "Extreme E" even is. To summarize, its an off-road racing series for electric vehicles. The series features vehicles with extreme buggy-like bodywork. The idea is to "bring electric racing to some of the most remote corners of the planet to highlight the climate change challenges faced by different ecosystems, whilst showcasing the performance of all-electric SUVs in extreme condition...

There was certainly some risk involved turning the Hummer nameplate into an all-electric vehicle, but Gener...