Author: Zane Merva

Zane Merva is the Executive Editor of GM-Trucks.com and the President of the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA). A veteran automotive journalist with over 26 years of experience, Zane is a designated 'Car Talk' Expert and has been a contributor to The Boston Globe. He possesses a unique evaluative perspective, having road-tested more than 2,000 vehicles across every major manufacturer. While he is a recognized authority on General Motors truck platforms—including the Silverado, Sierra, and Colorado—his expertise is grounded in decades of deep competitive analysis that few in the industry can match. His commentary has been featured by major OEMs and media outlets, including Hyundai and PR Newswire
GM Transparent Trailer Fix: Solving Calibration Issues for Trailers Over 119 Inches
GM Transparent Trailer Fix: Solving Calibration Issues for Trailers Over 119 Inches
If you have spent the last few weeks driving in circles around an empty parking lot trying to get your GM Transparent Trailer system to...
Blank or Black Screen on Your GM Truck or SUV? Here’s What to Check First
Blank or Black Screen on Your GM Truck or SUV? Here’s What to Check First
Your screen goes black. No speedometer. No backup camera. No infotainment. Just a dark slab of glass staring back at you. Maybe it comes back...
Front Brake Noise on Your New Colorado or Canyon? It Might Not Be What You Think
Front Brake Noise on Your New Colorado or Canyon? It Might Not Be What You Think
If you own a 2023–2026 Chevrolet Colorado or GMC Canyon and you’re hearing a squeal or ticking noise from the front end while driving, but...
What Do GM’s New 5.7L and 6.7L V8 Rumors Mean for the 2027 Silverado and Sierra 1500?
What Do GM’s New 5.7L and 6.7L V8 Rumors Mean for the 2027 Silverado and Sierra 1500?
Gas trucks are not dead. Far from it. But the next generation of Chevrolet and GMC Small Block V8 engines is “bigger” news for those...
From Patent Drawing to Viral Renders: The Next-Gen Silverado Story Everyone’s Watching
From Patent Drawing to Viral Renders: The Next-Gen Silverado Story Everyone’s Watching
A GM patent drawing quietly went public, and within hours the internet turned it into what looks like the next-generation Silverado. None of it is...
Lincoln Electric Enters DC Fast Charging with the Velion 50kW
Lincoln Electric Enters DC Fast Charging with the Velion 50kW
Lincoln Electric, long synonymous with welders and industrial power tools, has unveiled its first dedicated DC Fast Charging solution. The Velion 50kW represents Lincoln Electric’s...
2027 Silverado WT Regular Cab Spied with LED Lights and Bold New Grille
2027 Silverado WT Regular Cab Spied with LED Lights and Bold New Grille
Our camera crew just caught another next-gen Chevy half-ton out testing, and this one shows a body style we have not seen on the new...
I Drove The Most Expensive Tahoe Ever Sold – 2025 Chevy Tahoe High Country Review
I Drove The Most Expensive Tahoe Ever Sold – 2025 Chevy Tahoe High Country Review
There was a time not long ago when spending nearly $100,000 on a Chevrolet Tahoe would be a very strange proposition. Today, that scenario is...
2027 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Spy Shots Reveal Major Off-Road Upgrade
2027 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Spy Shots Reveal Major Off-Road Upgrade
There’s something new rolling around GM’s test track, a next-generation 2027 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2. Covered in heavy camo and sitting much taller than usual, and...
Massive Recall Announced for GM 6.2L L87 V8 Engines in 2021–2024 Trucks and SUVs Due to Risk of Engine Failure
Massive Recall Announced for GM 6.2L L87 V8 Engines in 2021–2024 Trucks and SUVs Due to Risk of Engine Failure
If you own a late-model Silverado, Sierra, or full-size GM SUV with the 6.2L V8 under the hood, your vehicle may now be part of...
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