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
“We’re unwavering in our focus to get this done” – GM Moves Heaven & Earth To Build Ventilators
The last few weeks have been intense. A world wide pandemic broke out. General Motors stepped up to help build a product they don’t normally...
Trump Invokes Defense Production Act – Demands GM Produce Ventilators They’ve Already Announced They Will Make
President Trump has ordered General Motors to produce ventilators under the Defense Production Act. The company previously announced today they were already doing just that....
Coronavirus Has Completely Screwed Chevy’s 2020 C8 Corvette Launch
A new Corvette launch is a big f-in deal. Unfortunately, a global pandemic is an even BIGGER deal.  Eighth-generation Corvette enthusiasts who have already been...
GM Will Provide Purchasing, Logistics, & Manufacturing Power to Ventec Life Systems
Just one day after CEO Mary Barra told the world that the corporate might of General Motors is ready to fight Coronavirus, the company has...
Mary Barra Says GM Could Retool Plants To Make Ventilators & Medical Supplies
General Motors CEO Mary Barra is publicly offering up the companies manufacturing ability to help combat the Coronavirus. GM plants may soon start retooling to...
General Motors To Shutter All US Production To Combat Coronavirus
The Detroit Free Press is reporting that General Motors, along with Ford Motor Company, and FCA, have agreed to close all North American Manufacturing plants...
GM Shutters Warren Technical Center As Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The Detroit Free Press is reporting that the GM Technical Center in Warren, Michigan has been shut down for cleaning after an employee tested positive...
Unbox ALL The Chevrolet Performance Parts!
We’re all stuck inside while a global pandemic sweeps the United States. But hey, at least here at GM-Trucks.com, we’ve got boxes of Chevrolet Performance...
I Rode Inside The Hall Racing / Chevy Performance Silverado During The Mint 400
Last October Chevrolet Performance announced the “Silverado Race Truck.” Fielding the Silverado as a new entry in the Best in the Desert Series doubled the...
Hall Racing / Chevrolet Performance ZR2 Finish 16th Straight At Mint 400
Hall Racing and Chevrolet Performance marked the 16th race in a row that the Hall Racing ZR2 finished at this year’s Mint 400 off-road race...