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  1. GMC Posts Updates to the Sierra 1500 for 2016

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    8/9/2015
    GMC posted up the new 2016 Sierra 1500 features, changes, and deletions over the weekend. Following are the details. Tell us below what matters most to you:

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  2. See the Lingenfelter Collection At Woodward Dream Cruise

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    8/7/2015
    Have you followed the Lingenfelter cars and company from afar? Would you like to see the full Lingenfelter collection in one place? up close and have a chance to speak to the Lingenfelters? If so, get yourself to the Woodward Dream Cruise. On August 13th Lingenfelter will offer the chance to see the full collection of Corvettes, along with exotics like the Ferrari Enzo, and Bugatti Veyron. Tickets are just $60. Your ticket also enters you to win a private tour, a 50-50 raffle and more.

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  3. Evidence of a 2016 Camaro ZL1 mounts

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    8/5/2015
    First off, apologies for not posting up an image of a 2016 , but there aren't any official Chevrolet photos yet. That said, MotorTrend has a bunch of images of a car covered in camo wrap if you like those. The key element is the hood vents, or heat extractor. MotorTrend and others surmise those indicate the supercharged 6.2 is under the hood, hence the ZL1. The Z/28 used a normally-aspirated engine as you know, and Chevy made a lot of noise about that, so reversing direction and using a non-blown engine in the 2016 Z/28 would be odd.
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  4. Chevy posts updates to 2016 Silverado 2500 HD

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    8/4/2015
    General Motors has updated the 2016 Chevy Silverado HD ordering information. Here is a rundown of what's new, changed and deleted. Tell us what jumps out at you. Note that images for the 2016 model have not yet been released.
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  5. 2016 Volt has amazing range increase, outsells Leaf in July

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    8/4/2015
    Love it or not, the Chevy Volt was a unique approach to meeting the demands by CARB and a tiny number of auto buyers that want cars that use less gas, or no gas. Many Volt owners consider their car an "Electric car." We don't disagree. GM tracks the miles of EV operation by Volt owners and says that it is at 80%. Most Volt owners use their car as an EV.

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  6. Does the word "Flint" remind you of Roger and Me?

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    8/4/2015
    There may be no more recognizable name for a location of an automotive plant than Flint Michigan. Roger and Me, a movie that explained in painful detail just how terrible GM is (was) in one documentary film maker's mind, helped to make the location known, and notorious. This week, GM announced a continuation of the investment it has poured into Flint Michigan since 2011. This time the investment is in the paint shop and other areas and totals 877 million. That brings the total dollars GM has invested in this location to $1.8 billion in the past four years.
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  7. What percent of Colorados will be sold with Duramax? Go On The Record

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    8/3/2015
    Among the mid-size pickup fan community there is perhaps no topic more passionately discussed than the current lack of a diesel offering. Both the folks at the Tacoma sites and everyone who is a fan of the GM trucks are clamoring for a diesel truck. Last week GM officially announced that the Duramax is a go. The press release was intended to give the impression it is available for purchase, but actually that will most likely be November. Either way, the truck is no longer a "future product." Thus, we reached out to the GM communications people and asked them to tell us how many of the Colorado and Canyon will be built with the Duramax. Our guess is they won't say, but if they do we will report it post-haste.

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  8. Pick Yours: 2016 Colorado Z71 Trail Boss or Midnight Edition

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    8/3/2015
    Chevy announced two special editions for the 2016 Colorado today.

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  9. Which of these 2016 Chevy Silverado Changes Matters Most? 1 2 3

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    8/3/2015
    General Motors has released the details of the changes to the 2016 Silverado 1500. The list of new features is listed here with changes and deletions below. What new feature interests you the most?
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  10. Colorado Diesel Towing - Impressive or Not?

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    7/29/2015
    This week the official 2016 Chevy Colorado towing numbers were released for the 2.8-liter Duramax diesel. We covered all the major points in our story yesterday, but wanted to shine a light on the towing capabilities of the new Colorado. According to the information, the new Colorado can to up to 7,700 pounds in two-wheel drive and 7,600 in four-wheel drive versions. Diesels have more than one advantage, but the most commonly cited advantages are towing and fuel efficiency. The combination of these two is also a hot topic.

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  11. Polaris introduces 144-horsepower 2016 RZR Turbo EPS

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    Zane Merva
    Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com
    7/28/2015

    Polaris just introduced an all new RZR side by side that blew our mind when we read the press release. We didn't think this off-road trail machine could get any more awesome with 78-horsepower in stock form but we were wrong. This new newly announced 2016 RZR Turbo EPS has a saliva inducing 144-horsepower.

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  12. 2016 Colorado/Canyon w/ 2.8L Duramax - 7.7K lbs towing with 369 lb-ft 1 2

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    Zane Merva
    Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com
    7/28/2015

    Chevrolet and GMC are letting out a lot more details about the new 2.8L Duramax Diesel engine that will be an option in the 2016 Colorado and Canyon. Today the two brands released more specifications about the future mini-diesel midsize pickups.

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  13. Concept Truck of the Year is the Hyundai Santa Cruz

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    7/27/2015
    Channeling the El Camino and SSR, the new Santa Cruz Concept from Hyundai has won the Concept Truck of the Year Award at the Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s. The North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards (NACVOTY) "...recognize those concept vehicles that have made the strongest impact in terms of automotive design, engineering and market responsiveness." About two dozen jurors vote on the nominees selected by journalists in North America.

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  14. FCA US will have to buy back Ram trucks over steering defect 1 2

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    7/27/2015
    In an unprecedented move, NHTSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US (FCA US) have come to an agreement over a recall issue that will result in FCA having to buy back Ram trucks. The affected trucks have a suspension defect that can cause the vehicle to crash. As part of the settlement Ram will buy back customer's trucks if they cannot be fixed. Similarly, certain Jeep vehicles will be covered under a fire recall. Those owners will be allowed to trade in their Jeeps at above market value or be given a financial incentive to get their vehicle repaired.
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  15. Will Camaro's illuminated bow tie appear on Silverado Midnight?

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    7/26/2015
    Sharp-eyed Camaro writers have picked out an option from the Camaro order guide that people are starting to talk about. Apparently, the 2016 Camaro will be offered with a blacked-out bow tie logo and also a new illuminated gold bow tie. As cool as that will look on the grill of the new Camaro, our first thoughts were that the new factory illuminated option would look great on both the Silverado Midnight Edition and Black-out Edition.

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  16. Federal Trade Commission Confirms Investigation of GM

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    7/24/2015
    In an earlier report, we detailed how the Justice Department might charge GM and some of its executives with a crime over the ignition recall issue. The latest news is that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is looking to GM's activities. One part of the issue is not clear is if the dealers are the target of the probe, GMN, or both. The Detroit News reports that GM responded to the FTC June 3rd. The FTC has confirmed the investigation but would not elaborate.

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  17. Colorado and Sierra HD top J.D. Power Appeal Study

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    7/24/2015

    The J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study is based on a survey of over 84,000 vehicle owners. It is a gauge of how gratifying a vehicle is to own and drive. In this 20th anniversary study, J.D. Power found that the Chevy Colorado is the highest ranked mid-size truck and the Sierra HD is the highest ranked Large, heavy-duty pickup. In the Large light-duty truck category the Ford F-150 took first, the Ram 1500 second, and the Sierra third place. Survey respondents had no love for the Silverado.

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  18. GM has strong second quarter due to N. American sales

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    7/23/2015
    GM earned $1.2 billion on revenue of $38 billion in the second fiscal quarter. The company did very well in the U.S. market, made a small profit in China, broke even in Europe, and lost money in South America. Commenting on the results, Mary Barra, CEO of GM, said, “The first two quarters of the year were strong as we fully capitalized on a robust North American Industry and maintained our strength in China, despite challenging conditions in that market."
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  19. Imagine if any GM truck or car you got into knew your settings

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    7/22/2015
    Imagine you occasionally rent a vehicle for business and the rental agency has GM vehicles. Or that at work you use a GM fleet vehicle shared with other workers. Now image that when you enter this vehicle that you have never been in before the seat and mirror positions, satellite radios stations, door lock settings, and all the other stuff you set in your vehicle immediately mimic your Silverado at home. GM has patented technology that would allow for exactly that.
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  20. GM ignition switch defect hurt or killed about 400 people

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    7/22/2015
    ABC news reported this week that the number of deaths attributed to the General Motors ignition switch defect is at 124. 269 people were reported injured in addition to that number. It has been more than a year since GM CEO Mary Barra said “We are taking responsibility for what has happened by taking steps to treat these victims and their families with compassion, decency and fairness. We made serious mistakes in the past and as a result we’re making significant changes in our company to ensure they never happen again.”
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  21. Camping in your truck made easy with power cap lift

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    7/21/2015
    The Topper EZ Lift from A.R.E. allows truck owners to raise the fiberglass cap over their truck bed with the push of a button. Powered by the truck's 12-volt battery, the Topper EZ Lift raises up the cap in just 30 seconds. It can lift up to 900 pounds. Once you are ready to pack up the lift lowers and makes a tight seal, automatically locking back in place. The idea is to use the additional space for a tent, or to access cargo without removing the top.

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  22. Ford Offers $10K Off F-150

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    7/20/2015
    Is Ford in a panic now that the new F-150 is lagging last year's sales? Could the folks at the blue oval be concerned that GM is now selling more trucks than Ford? Something's up. Bloomberg reported today that Ford is now offering up to $10,000 off the price of an F-150.

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  23. Chevy Page Shows Off 2016 Camaro With Detailed Info.

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    7/20/2015
    Chevrolet has updated its public sales and marketing page on-line. Details on the three engine choices so far announced, interior and exterior photos and videos, and more are now available at the Chevy site.
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  24. One Thousand, Four Hundred Million For GM Plant in TX

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    7/17/2015
    General Motors is one of the many automotive companies expanding in the U.S. However, very few can match its latest commitment to the Arlington, TX plant. GM is investing not $100 Million, not $500 Million, but rather one thousand four hundred million dollars in the plant. This money will go to modernizing the plant to make better full-size SUVs. Imagine 1,400 bundles of one million dollars. You'd need 5,600 good-sized duffel bags to hold that amount of cash if it was all in Benjamins.

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  25. MLB All-Star MVP Trout Picks Silverado Midnight Edition Over Camaro

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    7/15/2015
    MLB All-star MVP Mike Trout was given his choice between a Chevy Camaro Convertible or a Silverado Midnight Edition. He chose the truck. Now if you don't follow baseball you may think Trout chose the wrong vehicle. However, if you do follow baseball you know he took home a Chevrolet Corvette following last year's game. So his fleet is now well balanced.

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