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  1. Car and Driver Picks Colorado over 2016 Tacoma

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    10/10/2015
    Sure Car and Driver's focus is not trucks, but they know a lot more about trucks than most. They always have a large SUV or truck in the fleet to tow cars and they also use them as photo and logistics vehicles on their shoots. In the just-released November 2015 issue* CD compares the new Tacoma and the Colorado in great detail. Their driving covered almost 2,000 miles and the trucks they compared were high-end models with the V6 engines and 4WD. The Colorado was $38,720 and the Tacoma $37,665 as-tested.

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  2. NHTSA tells GM SUV Owners- Don't Use Your Windshield Wipers�

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    10/7/2015
    A new and interesting recall by NHTSA instructs owners of New GMC Acadia, Chevy Traverse, and Buick Enclave owners not to use their windshield wipers. A motor may overheat and cause a fire. The recall includes provisions for GM to come and retrieve you vehicle. Here is NHTSA's summary:
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  3. Polaris Expands Its Lineup with New ATV and UTV

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    10/6/2015
    Polaris today announced two new vehicles. First, is the exciting new RZR XP4 family. The RZR is an extreme performance off-road ATV. The XP4 series now adds two additional seats so the vehicle can handle four people. The RZR XP 4 Turbo EPS offers 144 hp, power that is unmatched by any side-by-side in its class. Featuring a turbocharged engine with boost control and intercooling, the RZR XP 4 Turbo is paired with a PVT variable transmission to put the power to the ground is a way that makes the vehicle easy to master for drivers of all abilities.

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  4. Toyota Makes Its First Cool Advertisement Video

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    10/6/2015
    Our most recent story highlighted Chevy's use of the rodeo cowboy (and girl) image to represent the new 2016 Silverado. The upside to the advert is that the real-life athletes in its advertisement most likely do drive trucks, and the chances are they drive Chevy trucks. Over at Toyota doing that would not work as well. Toyota's trucks are trying hard to be American, but using the cowboy theme would fall flat. That's we thought this video by Toyota was pretty cool. Toyota knows its demographics and this video seem to be spot-on.
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  5. Chevy's New Silverado Promotion - Cowboys (and Girls)

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    10/6/2015
    Certain themes just work for advertisers. Put a handsome, athletic guy in a vehicle and have him say a few words and watch the sales roll in. Buick used Peyton Manning to push the Verano. Lincoln uses Matthew McConaughey to push crossovers. The problem some might have is the believability of these multi-million dollar stars driving those vehicles in real life. Chevy won't have that problem with this new "Chevy Rodeo" advertising. The plan is to use real-life rodeo stars to promote the Chevy Silverado HD.

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  6. GM-Trucks.com Staff Driving Chevys On "Find New Roads" Trip

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    10/5/2015
    Zane and Josh Merva of GM-Trucks.com will participate in GM's "Find New Roads" promotion highlighting the new 2016 Camaro, Volt, Cruze, and Malibu. The event will feature not just the new GM cars, but the first 20 people to arrive will also receive a special gift. Dinner or lunch will also be provided. Camaro owners get VIP parking at each event, so be sure to bring yours.

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  7. Which Way Would You Prefer Cadillac Style? Hard or Soft?

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    10/5/2015
    Cadillac's future is again in spotlight. This time it is GM development Chief Mark Reuss and Cadillac's new President (and former Infiniti President) Johan De Nysschen debating Cadillac's style. Mark Reuss is a second-generation GM employee who started in engineering and rose through the ranks. He was the number two person after Mary Barra for the top job at GM when she was chosen, making him the luckiest guy in the automotive world given the fun she's had. Reuss is also the kind of guy that shows up unannounced at media track days with a helmet in jeans and sneakers to ask the "car nuts" what they think of the new Corvette or Cadillac CTS-V (as this writer has witnessed first-hand). He wants the Caddy style to remain the way it is. Uniquely American, edgy and hard.

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  8. Second Weird Ford Raptor Video - Why Does Ford Show These?

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    10/5/2015
    Two months ago we shared Ford's teaser video showing the next Raptor in testing. The truck gingerly crawled through the forest. Now Ford has a new video. Since this is the second one were expecting to see drifts, jumps, rocky climbs, and high-speed runs off-road. You be the judge. Is a truck video that warns not to get water above the hubs some kind of joke, or is Ford just showing this truck off too soon? The new Raptor is due in one year.

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  9. GM Posts Big Truck & Crossover Sales Numbers

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    10/5/2015
    Overall, GM grew at slightly below the industry's average pace in September, but the company's trucks and crossovers again posted notable results. GM's share of the U.S. truck market continues to edge up now touching 39.2% (retail). Very good news to GM, but less so to our members, is that GM's average transaction price is up $800 month over month. Year over year, GM is bringing in a whopping $3200 more per vehicle on average. More of that money is profit too. Incentives dropped $800 compared to last year.
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  10. Meet Chevy's Most Powerful Small-Block 350, the ZZ6

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    10/2/2015
    Chevy's new small block 350 crate engine produces 405 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque. Chevy points out that is more power than any production 350 small block ever installed in a production vehicle. Jim Campbell, GM U.S. vice president of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports commented on the ZZ6, saying, “After more than six decades, our powertrain engineers continue to refine and update the classic Small Block architecture, adapting new technologies to advance the legacy of the industry’s most adaptable V-8 engine and giving customers new choices from the company that pioneered the concept of high-performance crate engines.”

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  11. Breaking - UAW Votes No On Labor Agreement with FCA US

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    10/1/2015
    FCA US (Chrysler) was the automaker that the UAW chose to bargain with for its new contract. The contract will form the basis for all the contracts which will be ratified by Ford and GM as well. We have just heard that the UAW membership voted "no" on ratification of the contract its leadership negotiated with FCA. FCA's announcement is below unedited:
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  12. Get GM Supplier Pricing On Silverado From Costco

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    10/1/2015
    Silverado, Tahoe, and many other GM vehicles are available at substantial discounts to members starting October 2nd through Costco's holiday sales event. Members receive "GM Supplier Pricing." Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles are on the list. Members also receive other benefits upon purchase. For example, Executive members earn a $700 Costco Cash Card, and Gold Star and Business Members will receive a $300 Costco Cash Card.

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  13. UAW Gives Ford 5-day Strike Notice on F-150 Plant

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    9/30/2015
    The UAW is not happy with the contract negotiated by its membership with FCA US (Chrysler). The rank and file may reject it.
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  14. GM Confirms Plan To Offer Class 4/5 Commercial Vehicles

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    9/30/2015
    Today GM confirmed that it will partner with Navistar to offer commercial Class 4/5 commercial vehicles in the U.S. market. GM-Trucks reported this would happen back in July (citing Bloomberg as our source). Rather than just a badge-engineered partnership, GM's Chevrolet division is planning to supply drivetrains and components. Rolling Chassis will be supplied by Navistar, as will final assembly if we read the tea leaves correctly.

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  15. GM Duramax Diesel to Be On-Road Tested For Emissions

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    9/29/2015
    Just hours after GM-Trucks.com received word directly from General Motors that the Colorado and Canyon Duramax diesel trucks would come on-time, Automotive News has received additional details casting that into doubt. Scott Yackley, Chevrolet Trucks assistant chief engineer, told Automotive News “The EPA and CARB told us they are going to do on-road testing." Automotive News presumed that meant that the trucks might be delayed (since they have not been tested yet, and sales were to begin in October).
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  16. GM-No Delay of 2016 Colorado and Canyon Duramax Diesels

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    9/28/2015
    GM-Trucks.com reached out to our contacts at General Motors today and asked if the Volkswagen dirty-diesel cheating scandal would in any way delay the launch of the new 2016 Colorado and Canyon Duramax Diesel trucks due in October. The answer was all good news. GM confirmed that "Colorado and Canyon diesels are on track to go on sale later this fall. These are diesel trucks with urea after treatment systems so we don't expect any impact." Urea treatment is one of the catalyst systems used to control the output of NOx, a pollutant.
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  17. 2016 GMC truck and SUV owners get Android Auto in March

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    9/28/2015
    Those 2016 GMC Sierra Canyon and Yukon owners who have the available eight-inch IntelliLink system will have Android Auto installed by their dealer starting in March 2016. The only change required will be a software update. Google Maps, Google Now and the voice interface with Google form the backbone of this new system. A wide range of Google Apps such as WhatsApp will also be compatible. A single button on the steering wheel will enable users to use voice commands to operate the Android Auto system.

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  18. 2016 Silverado HD Adds Midnight Edition & Digital Assist Steering

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    Zane Merva
    Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com
    9/25/2016

    The 2016 Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD will get a few thoughtful updates.

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  19. 2016 Silverado Is First To Offer HID Headlights Standard

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    Zane Merva
    Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com
    9/25/15

    When Chevrolet spilled the beans on the 2016 Silverado yesterday at the State Fair of Texas, a curious detail stood out to us. Silverado is saying goodbye to the halogen headlamp. Even base WT models will now come standard with HID headlights.

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  20. 2017 Ford Super Duty Called Smarter and Tougher

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    9/24/2015
    We won't argue that the Ford Super Duty for 2016 can be made smarter by Ford. GM seems miles ahead with regard to infotainment, connectivity, and telematics. But when Ford called its new Super Duty its toughest ever, given its aluminum skin, our ears perked up. Sure enough the very first thing Ford mentions in its blurb is the Super Duty's "high-strength steel frame." Ford has also beefed up the springs, axles, and suspension of the Super Duty.

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  21. Chevrolet & GMC Show Off 2016 Pickups at State Fair of Texas

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    Zane Merva
    Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com
    9/24/2015

    Chevrolet and GMC passed along a few photos from the State Fair of Texas this morning. The two brands are currently showing off updates and enhancements for the 2016 lineup.
    Why the State Fair of Texas? Well, the longhorn state brings in the biggest share of truck sales out of ANY state. Truck buyer and Texan go hand in hand.
    Thanks to our friends, General Motors Photographers Steve Fecht and Mike Stone, for sending these photos our way.

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  22. Air Lift Updates Its Self-Levelling System

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    9/24/2015
    How many times have you seen a truck towing a trailer or hauling a heavy load and the rear-end of the truck is fully compressed onto its suspension stops? Self-leveling systems can prevent this and keep a vehicle more stable while towing. Air Lift has just introduced its new SmartAir II system.
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  23. Buick Cascada Prices Will Get Attention

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    9/24/2015
    As an auto enthusiast who reads pretty much every automotive publication, one of my biggest pet-peeves is that the magazines hate to compare "premium" brands with the "lesser" brands. Based on my own testing, and from a careful look at quality surveys from a variety of sources, what used to be called a luxury brand is no longer the case. That is why I loved the infographic GM created for the 2016 Cascada convertible comparing it to the Audi A3 cabriolet.

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  24. 2016 Chevrolet Silverado makes public debut - full details released 1 2

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    Zane Merva
    Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com
    9/24/15

    Chevrolet is using the State Fair of Texas to take the final wraps off of the newly refreshed 2016 Silverado. With the public debut also comes new details about the models added features, lighting, and transmission.

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  25. VW Head Quits - Chevy Cruze Only Affordable Diesel Car In US

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    9/23/2015
    Martin Winterkorn, the head of Volkswagen, the world's largest automaker by sales volume quit today. Winterkorn, an engineer known as a micromanager said “As CEO I accept responsibility for the irregularities that have been found in diesel engines and have therefore requested the Supervisory Board to agree on terminating my function as CEO of the Volkswagen Group. I am doing this in the interests of the company even though I am not aware of any wrongdoing on my part.” VW has suspended sales of its affected diesel cars in the U.S. market. Although many journalists have expressed the opinion that VW is "owning up to" the widespread emissions cheating, that is debatable. Researchers in Europe were on to the cheating as far back as 2011. In the U.S. when the EPA confronted VW about the mismatch between road observable NOx emissions and the output during emissions testing sessions, VW stonewalled. It took the threat by EPA of not approving VW's 2016 models for sale to get VW to admit it had cheated.
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