Bob Lutz Explains Why GM Killed Saab, Pontiac, Hummer, Saturn

The period of 2008 to 2009 was rough for Detroit’s Big 3 automakers. While Ford technically never filed for bankruptcy — though it did receive some of those sweet bailout funds — GM and Chrysler did. GM seemed to have it the worst, as the automaker had to get rid of four of its divisions … Read more

SEMA Was Full Of Wild Concepts In 2002

Image: Cadillac Inspired by it’s role in the Matrix Reloaded, the CTS M wore all black just as Neo, Trinity and Morpheus did in the films. Cadillac customized the CTS in a partnership with GM Performance. Outside it wore a special Ebony Diamond paint, black chrome grille, 19″ black chrome wheels, ground effects package and … Read more

Chevy Cuts Silverado EV RST By $10,600 Before It Goes On Sale, Still Costs Nearly $100,000

Image: Chevrolet After some fiery growing pains, Chevrolet finally announced pricing and another trim for the Silverado EV First Edition RST on Wednesday. Excluding destination charges, the Silverado EV First-Edition RST starts at $94,400. That price is a full $10,600 less than the original $105,000 price Chevy announced for the First-Edition RST two years ago. … Read more

People Want EVs They Can Actually Afford, Not Massive Expensive Pickups

Two facts about the automotive world are immutable: Americans love pickup trucks, and the future requires drastic reductions in the environmental harm caused by passenger cars. Automakers, seeing these two truths, slapped them together and started selling massive, hulking EV pickups with six-figure price tags. Turns out, that’s not what customers want. Tesla’s Cybertruck Has … Read more

It’s Time For GM To Prove It Can Mass Produce EVs

2024 is turning out to be a bit of a “put up or shut up” year for General Motors’ ability to produce and profit from its electric vehicles, and that’s not just us saying it. GM CEO Mary Barra said 2024 would be “the year of execution” for the automaker and its Ultium platform, according … Read more

9,000-Pound Hummer EV Sinks So Deep Into Texas Mud A Tow Truck Had To Pry It Out

Texas has had some rather wet winter weather this winter, and the soggy ground proved a real problem for one confirmed truck guy and his giant Hummer EV. The Basics Of The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course Despite GMC cheekily avoiding mention of the hulking Hummer EV’s curb weight on the spec section of … Read more

Yet Again, Full-Size Pickup Trucks Dominated U.S. Auto Sales In 2023

2023 has officially come to a close, which means it’s time for us to dig through yearly sales reports for fun tidbits. For example, did you know that despite Chevrolet killing off the Bolt, sales increased 63 percent compared to 2022? Or that Miata sales were also up nearly 50 percent? What’s less fun, though, … Read more

I Hate My Subaru! What Car Should I Buy?

Rob has had a pretty good track record with Subarus, but he can’t stand his 2017 Forester. He has a $40,000 budget to replace it with something more unique, but something that can still handle Michigan winters. What car should he buy? We’re Driving the 2024 Subaru Impreza, What Do You Want to Know? (Welcome … Read more

Failed ‘Fast And Furious’ Heist Destroys Chevy And GMC Trucks

Police thwarted a train robbery targeting GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado pickups on December 29 in the Mexican state of Durango. The botched heist left two brand-new midsize trucks from GM nearly destroyed in a rural rail yard as thieves retreated at the sight of the Mexican authorities, according to the Drive. Does The Colorado … Read more

Costco Now Sells The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV At A $1000 Discount

Costco knows that you keep coming back for the rotisserie chicken and Kirkland brand, but you can now also buy a cheaper 2024 Chevy Blazer EV at your local warehouse. Chevy notified its dealers that Costco members are eligible for a $1,000 rebate on the Blazer EV through January 2, according to Cars Direct. Jalopinions: … Read more