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
Still Don’t Trust EV Trucks? The 2026 GMC Sierra EV Is Built to Change That With A Lower Price & More Trims
Let’s be honest—most truck buyers haven’t been rushing out to trade in their half-ton for an electric pickup. Between the price tags, charging questions, and...
2027 Chevy Silverado Spied with Quad Exhaust, Off-Road Upgrades & High-Tech Interior
Just weeks after our first look at the next-generation Chevrolet Silverado, we’ve obtained even more photos that give us our best view yet of the...
Squeaky or Clunking Rear Leaf Spring on 2020-2025 Silverado & Sierra Duramax? Here’s Why.
If you own a 2020-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or GMC Sierra 1500 with a 3.0L Duramax LM2 or LZ0, you might have noticed an annoying...
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL: A Big, Bold, and All-Electric SUV That Can Do It All
If you’ve ever looked at an Escalade and thought, Man, that thing is nice, but I wonder what an electric one would be like?—well, here...
1,100-HP Silverado EV ZR2 Enters the Mint 400 – Can It Handle the Punishment?
Chevrolet has unveiled the Silverado EV ZR2 off-road race truck concept, a high-performance electric machine built for one of the most punishing off-road races in...
Next-Gen 2027 Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra Spied Testing – Here’s What’s Changing
General Motors is actively developing the next-generation Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, as newly captured spy photos reveal camouflaged prototypes undergoing testing. These trucks...
Chirp & Squeak? Why Your GM 6.2L & 6.6L V8 Sounds Different—And Why It’s Normal
If you own a Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra, Tahoe, Yukon, or even a Cadillac Escalade with the 6.2L L87 or 6.6L L8T V8, you might...
GMC Recalls Over 70,000 Sierra Pickups – Owners Report Grilles Disappearing at Highway Speeds
If you own a 2022 GMC Sierra with a chrome grille, it’s time to take a closer look. General Motors has issued a recall affecting...
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS to Pace the 67th Daytona 500
The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS, Chevrolet’s fastest SS model to date, will serve as the official pace car for the 67th Daytona 500 at...
I Found GM’s Next-Gen Silverado HD EV Hybrid Hiding in Plain Sight – And It Changes Everything
For years, General Motors has been pushing its electric vehicle strategy forward, first with the Chevrolet Bolt and now with the Silverado EV and GMC...