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
The Future is Now: GM and Google Cloud’s AI Revolutionize the Driving Experience
General Motors (GM) and Google Cloud have unveiled new facets of their partnership aimed at integrating conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) into millions of GM vehicles....
GM Issues Apology For Amusing App Error
Last week GM vehicle owners were suggested to inflate their tires to impossible levels after an error mixed up recommended tire inflation pressures inside the...
Chevy Silverado ZR2 vs GMC Sierra AT4X – What’s The Difference?
Today, we’re diving deep into the world of General Motors off-road trucks, specifically the light-duty Chevy Silverado ZR2 and the GMC Sierra AT4X. However, these...
GM Dealerships Turn Into Pickup Artists: How You Could Benefit
If you’ve been anxiously awaiting the arrival of your new GM truck SUV or crossover, we have news that may expedite your path to ownership....
Full List of 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 RPO Codes
Regular Production Option Codes, aka RPO codes, have been used by General Motors since 1970. You probably already know a few off-hand. Z71, ZR2, L87-...
Full List of 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 RPO Codes
Regular Production Option Codes, aka RPO codes, have been used by General Motors since 1970. You probably already know a few off-hand. Z71, ZR2, L87-...
Full List of 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 RPO Codes
Regular Production Option Codes, aka RPO codes, have been used by General Motors since 1970. You probably already know a few off-hand. Z71, ZR2, L87-...
2023 Chevrolet Colorado: Here’s What the Ultimate Automotive Pros Think
So, you’re considering buying a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve scoured the opinions of some of the most respected automotive publications to...
GM and UAW Contract Negotiations: The Clock is Ticking, and Trucks Are on the Line
The roar of a V8 engine is music to our ears, but lately, another sound is reverberating through the automotive world—the ticking of a clock....
Fix: Auxiliary Switches May Not Illuminate Properly on 2023/2024 Silverado & Sierra
If you’re the proud owner of a 2023 Silverado 1500, Sierra 1500, or the 2024 Silverado 2500/3500 and Sierra 2500/3500 models, you might have noticed...