Ford today revealed an all-new and significantly upgraded F-150 Raptor, adding improved rear suspension, improved wheel damping, upgraded infotainment and now featuring massive 37-inch BFG T/A KO2 tires as an option. For 2021, Raptor is built on a third-generation platform, now with five-link rear suspension and FOX Live Valve internal bypass dampers with electronic control.… Continue reading Here It Is: Ford’s All-New 2021 Raptor
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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.
Last week the Consumer Electronics Show went virtual, as have most events and Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors was a keynote speaker. If you have not read Part 1 or Part 2, take a moment to read them and head on down below for Part 3. BrightDrop, New Products & New Business Unit Of… Continue reading Here’s Everything Mary Barra & General Motors Showed Off at CES – Part 3
Last week the Consumer Electronics Show went virtual, as have most events and Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors was a keynote speaker. If you have not read Part 1, check it out and then finish off with Part 2 below and finish up with Part 3. Back to body-on-frame Since inception, and… Continue reading Here’s Everything Mary Barra & General Motors Showed Off at CES – Part 2
Last week the Consumer Electronics Show went virtual, as have most events and Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors was a keynote speaker. Throughout the week various GM executives have also presented and the most remarkable thing is, there was nary a vehicle made of metal. Every example presented, other than Cruise Origin, was digital.… Continue reading Here’s Everything Mary Barra & General Motors Showed Off at CES – Part 1
The anniversary party scheduled for the purpose-built test facility was cancelled, but… We wanted to have some fun as we marked the 5th anniversary of the Mcity Test Facility in 2020. We took our cue from Starship’s 1980’s mega-hit, “We Built This City.” Enjoy!
2021 will be, if current announcements are accurate, the year of the electric pickup as no less than seven are expected to hit the streets. This is what’s new since our last roundup. Read part 1 in this series – “Progress Report: Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, GMC HUMMER EV and Bollinger B2 Race To Hit… Continue reading The State Of The Electric Pickup In 2021 – Part 2
Editor’s Note: We’re taking an effort to expand our vehicle review coverage to include models that compete head to head with General Motors product. This is our third competitive review in the last month with more on the way. Enjoy. —– The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is big, brawny, spacious, well-appointed, reasonably frugal in fuel… Continue reading Competitive Review: Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Editor’s Note: For months we’ve talked to Chevrolet and GMC about access to the new Tahoe/Yukon for review. After multiple promises from both brands have left us empty handed we’re offering reviews of other manufacturers models instead. Our goal is to better educate buyers – something we can’t do with GM product if they will… Continue reading Competitive Review: 2020 Hyundai Palisade Is A Three Row Family Fun Mobile
As GM enthusiasts, there are things you count on. Robust and enduring engines is likely number one. We questioned what that would mean for electrification, like the GMC Hummer EV and future Chevrolet electric pickups. Thus, GM-Trucks requested an interview with a subject matter expert able to walk us through the current strategy for electrification,… Continue reading [Interview] GM’s Ultium Drive Motors Are Designed To Replace The Small Block Engine
GM’s Ultium Battery Drive System is on the way to power our electric truck future. One of its innovative features is a wireless battery cell management system, unique to Ultium. What is it? What does it do? We questioned, investigated and now have answers for you. We spoke to Fiona Meyer-Teruel, who is the lead… Continue reading Explained: General Motors Wireless Ultium Battery Management
