One of General Motors’ Canadian production facilities recently completed a billion-dollar overhaul and retool to update it for production of the brand’s full-size pickup trucks, but the outlook for the plant hasn’t always been so rosy. General Motors’ Oshawa Assembly facility was part of the automaker’s plan to cut five production locations in North… Continue reading GM Facility Receives Billion-Dollar Overhaul to Build Trucks
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The Toyota Tundra is one of the longest-running vehicles on sale today. It has been on the market, relatively unchanged, for well over a decade at this point, but that’s all about to change. Toyota has confirmed that 2022 will mark a new generation for the truck, but hasn’t officially confirmed much else. The automaker’s… Continue reading 2022 Toyota Tundra To Get iForce Max Engine
Things just keep getting worse for Lordstown Motors. Just a few weeks ago, the company announced that it was in dire straits and needed money to continue development and production of its Endurance electric pickup truck. Deeper trouble came on Monday, when Lordstown’s CEO and CFO both resigned. The exits come in the midst of… Continue reading Lordstown Motors In More Trouble As CEO and CFO Step Down
The ongoing chip shortage has slowed vehicle production around the globe and has caused shortages in new vehicle inventory on dealers’ lots everywhere. In an effort to get vehicles out the door, General Motors has made the decision to produce some of its most popular models without one of its fuel-saving features. The change is… Continue reading GM To Build Full-Size Pickups and SUVS Without Fuel-Saving Tech
As the world becomes crazier over SUVs and pickups, even ordinary utility vehicles from the past are becoming more expensive. Try finding an old Ford Bronco for a reasonable price, and you’ll be left wondering what’s wrong with the world. The same is true for classic Chevrolet Blazers and GMC Jimmy models, but there are… Continue reading Roll Into Summer In This 1978 GMC Jimmy
When we think of commercial vehicles, it’s usually trucks that come to mind, but vans have been a staple among workhorse vehicles for decades. The Chevrolet Express is certainly part of that group, and though it is long overdue for a makeover, the van was just given an award for its predicted retained value. Price… Continue reading Chevrolet Express Predicted To Retain Value Best Among Vans
Gearheads have been huge supporters of the model car community for years, snapping up desirable models to add to their hobby shelves. Lego Technic kits have also grown in popularity in recent years, however, as the company partners with various automakers to create complex and challenging kits that replicate real, road-going vehicles. There have been… Continue reading You Can Vote to Make This Lego Technic Hummer EV Model a Reality
Today, many automakers include connected services with their vehicles that provide everything from emergency services to the ability to buy a pair of shoes on the go. It hasn’t always been this way, however. Years ago, General Motors was at the forefront of connected services, offering its OnStar program to owners of its vehicles. The… Continue reading OnStar Guardian App Now Available to Non-GM Owners
The past year hasn’t been kind to in-person auto events, but the situation is slowly turning around. Things are finally starting to come back online, and an upcoming Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas is an occasion to get excited for. The auction legend is hosting events that span June 17 through the June 19, all… Continue reading Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas Auction is Full of Great Classic Trucks
We’ve been hearing warnings about the automotive finance industry for years now, but the overall picture might not be as grim as it sounds at first. People are borrowing more money, extending the length of their loans, and are rolling negative equity into new loans, according to analysts. In a normal time – which, if… Continue reading People Are Borrowing More Money With Longer Terms To Buy Expensive Trucks and SUVs
