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
Chevrolet, GMC & Cadillac Full-Size SUV Batteries Dying – Liftgates Randomly Opening
Some 2022 through 2024 Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Escalade full-size SUV owners are finding their vehicles batteries are mysteriously dying and/or their rear tailgates are...
Exclusive: 2025 Buick Enclave to Feature Standard Connected Camera System
GM-Trucks.com has confirmed that the upcoming 2025 Buick Enclave will include the General Motors Connected Camera system (RPO Code UCV) as a standard feature across...
2023/2024 Chevrolet Silverado Police Pursuit Equipped with Wrong Tires
2023/2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models equipped with the Police Pursuit Package (RPO 9C1) may have been built with the wrong tires. Chevrolet has announced “Customer...
Chevrolet Blazer EV Earns a Spot on the 2024 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX List
The Chevrolet Blazer EV has been recognized as one of the top vehicles for interior design and user experience, securing a place on the 2024...
Lifter Nightmare: Why GM is Replacing Some 6.2L L87 V8 Engines
Chevrolet, GMC, & Cadillac may have built vehicles powered by 6.2L V8 engines with a big problem.  The solution? Replace the entire engine. In April,...
All-New 2024 Chevrolet Traverse First Drive: Where Rugged Meets Refined
Should you buy a 2024 Chevrolet Traverse?  After time behind the wheel in both the rugged Z71 and the elegant RS trims, here’s my personal...
Official GM NACS Adapter Now Available To Order- Tesla Supercharger Access Within Grasp
>>>>UPDATE: Read Finally! NACS Adapters Now Unlock Tesla Superchargers for GM EVs – Yes, For Real This Time This information was originally published April, 2024...
General Motors Ends OnStar Smart Driver Program Amid Privacy Concerns
General Motors has announced the discontinuation of its OnStar Smart Driver program, a decision based on extensive customer feedback and a growing emphasis on privacy...
General Motors Caught Testing / Benchmarking Tesla Cybertruck
It’s no secret that automakers test competitive models and benchmark them against their own. But it’s always fun to see vehicles where they would otherwise...
Did Chevy Just Win The Cheap EV Race? Equinox EV 1LT Effectively Priced at $26,100
Did Chevrolet just win the race to produce an honest to goodness affordable electric vehicle? The brand quietly updated its website today to include official...