Automakers are understandably secretive about new vehicle launches, as they want to keep their latest and greatest a secret until it’s actually for sale. Lately, however, teases, both in video and image formats, have become the norm. GMC is carrying on that tradition with its teaser for the new Sierra, but at least the brand… Continue reading GMC Teases New Sierra On Social Media
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Factory Zero may be under construction, but GM is already building new GMC Hummer pickups at the high-tech factory. The pre-production vehicles won’t be for sale, but General Motors and the UAW are confident that production units will be available soon. The plant will eventually employ 2,200 people, but just 435 are at work on… Continue reading Early Hummer EVs Already Being Built at Factory Zero
General Motors has been particularly hard hit by the global microchip shortage, to the point that the automaker has idled many of its production facilities in recent months. There’s good news, however, as GM says it will restart production at a few of its facilities. Models that will resume production include: Chevrolet Blazer will resume… Continue reading General Motors to Restart Production at Some Idled Plants
We’ve been talking about the upcoming Chevrolet Silverado EV for some time now, but we haven’t learned much from the extremely limited leaks and info shared by GM. That’s about to change, however, as we now have the truck’s reveal date. GM CEO Mary Barra will unveil the electric full-size truck on January 5, 2022… Continue reading Chevrolet Silverado EV Reveal Date Set
The company hopes to bring home battery development to help give it a leg up on global competitors, who are often years ahead of what is currently being produced. Called the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, the new facility which has already broken ground on a 300,000 square foot initial phase—more are planned—at GM’s Warren,… Continue reading GM To Build Massive Next-Gen Battery Facility
Nearly every major automaker has seen a disruption in day-to-day vehicle production as the global microchip shortage drags on. General Motors is no exception, but like many of its rivals, the automaker is taking steps to prevent future issues and supply chain disruption. Speaking during a virtual conference this week, GM CEO Mary Barra said… Continue reading GM Reviewing Supply Chain to Prevent Future Shortages
GM Defense, the General Motors subsidiary that handles everything from battlefield-ready military trucks to lunar rovers, just announced a new contract to build heavy-duty Suburban SUVs for U.S. government agencies. The deal, valued at $36.4 million, covers building ten vehicles over the next two years and should extend to a production run after that. There’s… Continue reading GM Defense to build HD Suburban SUVs for Government Agencies
As the global microchip shortage continues on, automakers have had to become creative with solutions and workarounds. General Motors has employed several strategies in recent months, including building vehicles without certain features and partially building vehicles while necessary parts are on their way. In a recent statement, the automaker confirmed that it is temporarily halting… Continue reading General Motors Will Idle Three Plants Due to Chip Shortage
The Buick catalog has shrunk in recent years, as the automaker phased out its sedan and passenger car options in favor of more popular and profitable SUVs and crossovers. The result is a small handful of upscale-ish vehicles, one of which is brand-new this year. I recently tested the 2021 Buick Envision for a week… Continue reading Three Things to Know About the 2021 Buick Envision
GM is recalling hundreds of thousands of its HD pickup trucks due to an issue with the optional block heater feature. The automaker says that it can short-circuit and cause a fire in rare circumstances. General Motors received 122 complaints between December 3, 2019 and May 28, 2021, along with 24 reports of potential fires.… Continue reading General Motors Recalls 330,000 HD Pickup Trucks for Fire Risk
