Author: Thom Cannell

Author: Thom Cannell

Thom has been covering the auto industry for "a couple of decades" and has contributed to every major auto print publication, as well as serving as photographer "for every manufacturer from Audi to Yugo." When not on the job you'll find Thom making beer or dancing.

A "hacker" working at his high tech computer to infiltrate a connected car.

Automotive Cybersecurity: Is Your Silverado or Sierra Safe From Being “Hacked?”

With General Motors cars and trucks becoming increasingly more connected and full of complex software and hardware- is there a chance your Silverado or Sierra could be hacked? What about other increasingly connected automotive brands? Upstream, an Israeli cybersecurity firm has issued a new report detailing the growing threat. Could the specter of Toby Keith… Continue reading Automotive Cybersecurity: Is Your Silverado or Sierra Safe From Being “Hacked?”

Ultium Charger

2022 GMC HUMMER EV

GM Will Give Ultium EV Chargers To Dealers To Install In Your Community

General Motors today announced it will make up to 10 of its new lineup of Ultium EV battery chargers available to dealers to install where needed, be that at the softball/soccer park, at the mall, or anywhere they know the need is great. And these chargers will work for most EVs, either existing or planned.… Continue reading GM Will Give Ultium EV Chargers To Dealers To Install In Your Community

Eyes On Design 2021

Eyes On Design 2021 Showcases The Most Stunning Vehicles

The best car shows have come together before the first vehicle hits the grass. Eyes On Design is one of the best car shows in the world. It looks beyond, accepting its vehicles by design intent and judged by active and former global design staff members. GM-Trucks.com attended Eyes On Design 2021 – here’s what… Continue reading Eyes On Design 2021 Showcases The Most Stunning Vehicles

GM To Build Massive Next-Gen Battery Facility

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GM To Build Massive Next-Gen Battery Facility

The company hopes to bring home battery development to help give it a leg up on global competitors, who are often years ahead of what is currently being produced. Called the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, the new facility which has already broken ground on a 300,000 square foot initial phase—more are planned—at GM’s Warren,… Continue reading GM To Build Massive Next-Gen Battery Facility

NO TIME TO DIE James Bond

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Inside Look At The Cars Of No Time To Die – 007 James Bond | Coming Soon

Get ready- the newest installment in the James Bond 007 movie franchise is almost here. And GM-Trucks.com will have an inside look at the cars of the movie and how they came to life. After attending a preview of the long-awaited James Bond thriller GM-Trucks.com will interview No Time To Die car wrangler, Neil Layton.… Continue reading Inside Look At The Cars Of No Time To Die – 007 James Bond | Coming Soon

Bought a Hummer EV? What Now?

2022 HUMMER EV

Now’s The Time – Get Ready To Charge Your HUMMER EV Or Electric Silverado

Today, in the USA, power generation comes from coal, renewables (wind and solar, some biomass), nuclear and natural gas. Surprisingly little electricity is generated from oil. So, if you’re planning on buying a new GMC HUMMER EV and want to know where the electrons that will power your WTF acceleration stints will come from or… Continue reading Now’s The Time – Get Ready To Charge Your HUMMER EV Or Electric Silverado

Hummer Terrain Mode

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Bought a HUMMER EV? What Now? Get Ready To Charge!

You bought a HUMMER EV (or traitorously ordered Ford’s F-150 Lightning). What now? How do you prepare for your first BEV, Battery Electric Vehicle? Let’s assume that you live in a single-family home or duplex, somewhere with a garage or carport. To fuel your truck, you’ll need access to electricity, not common household 120-volts, but… Continue reading Bought a HUMMER EV? What Now? Get Ready To Charge!

Hybrid Solutions to Wax Your Truck—New or Antique

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Hybrid Solutions – How to Wax Your Truck: New Or Antique

Looking to restore the paint on your pickup? Here’s some advice from the experts at Hybrid Solutions, a sub-brand of Turtle Wax. The Midwest Automotive Media Association (#MAMAeMeet) recently met with vehicle care experts from Turtle Wax, the “Stump Doctor Turtle” team, to discuss the question of vehicle care, inside and out. We followed up… Continue reading Hybrid Solutions – How to Wax Your Truck: New Or Antique

Hyundai Ioniq 5, massive challenge to Bolt EUV

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 – A Massive Challenge To Chevy’s Bolt EUV

 The Hyundai IONIQ 5 – Hyundai’s newest IONIQ BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle), provides a massive statement about their electric future. First, it’s futuristic inside and out, offers RWD and AWD versions, has a wheelbase longer than the Palisade mid-sized SUV and Hyundai’s E-GMP global, 800-Volt platform charges fast, really fast. The company known for value… Continue reading Hyundai IONIQ 5 – A Massive Challenge To Chevy’s Bolt EUV