Author: Zane Merva

Author: Zane Merva

General Motors Ends OnStar Smart Driver Program Amid Privacy Concerns

OnStar

General Motors Ends OnStar Smart Driver Program Amid Privacy Concerns

General Motors has announced the discontinuation of its OnStar Smart Driver program, a decision based on extensive customer feedback and a growing emphasis on privacy and data control. This move marks a significant pivot in the automaker’s approach to connected vehicle data and customer trust. Introduced as a tool to enhance driving safety through behavioral… Continue reading General Motors Ends OnStar Smart Driver Program Amid Privacy Concerns

Surprise, Surprise - General Motors Caught Testing Tesla Cybertruck

Tesla

General Motors Caught Testing / Benchmarking Tesla Cybertruck

It’s no secret that automakers test competitive models and benchmark them against their own. But it’s always fun to see vehicles where they would otherwise not belong- like a Tesla Cybertruck at the General Motors Milford Proving Grounds. That’s exactly what our spy photographer recently captured—a GM-owned Tesla Cybertruck flanked by a Blazer EV and… Continue reading General Motors Caught Testing / Benchmarking Tesla Cybertruck

Did Chevy Just Win The Cheap EV Race? Equinox EV 1LT Priced at $26,100

Did Chevy Just Win The Cheap EV Race? Equinox EV 1LT Effectively Priced at $26,100

Did Chevrolet just win the race to produce an honest to goodness affordable electric vehicle? The brand quietly updated its website today to include official pricing for the “base” Equinox EV 1LT, and if the numbers are true- Chevrolet just delivered exactly what they promised. A sub $30k EV. While Chevrolet announced that the first… Continue reading Did Chevy Just Win The Cheap EV Race? Equinox EV 1LT Effectively Priced at $26,100

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 Bison at the top of a trail in Johnson Valley California

2024

How Many Trucks Has Chevrolet and GMC Sold In 2024 So Far? It’s Surprising

Between Chevrolet and GMC, General Motors sells a lot of pickup trucks. Like, staggering amounts of trucks. But how many have they sold so far in 2024, one quarter into the year? We take a look brand by brand, model by model. We’re now three and some odd months into 2024. That means that GM… Continue reading How Many Trucks Has Chevrolet and GMC Sold In 2024 So Far? It’s Surprising

GM Energy Rolls Out Ultium Vehicle-To-Home Power Backup Options

GM Energy

GM Energy Rolls Out Ultium Vehicle-To-Home Power Backup Options

GM Energy, a division of General Motors, has launched a new product suite to integrate Ultium electric vehicles with home energy power backup systems. Do you often lose power? I certainly do. In the past year, I’ve experienced over a dozen outages due to winter storms, wind events, and vehicle accidents that damage utility poles.… Continue reading GM Energy Rolls Out Ultium Vehicle-To-Home Power Backup Options

A first glimpse at the redesigned and next generation GMC Terrain AT4

2025

All-New Next-Generation 2025 GMC Terrain Teaser Photo Released – Get Your First Look Here

GMC has just given us all a first glimpse of the next-generation 2025 GMC Terrain, revealing the AT4 model’s new front fascia. This preview introduces a fresh, bold design for the compact crossover, signaling a stylish advancement for the brand. The complete unveiling of the redesigned Terrain is scheduled for later this year, and it’s… Continue reading All-New Next-Generation 2025 GMC Terrain Teaser Photo Released – Get Your First Look Here

Own a Piece of Chevrolet History: 1951 3100 Custom Pickup at Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2024

Barrett-Jackson

Own a Piece of Chevrolet History: 1951 3100 Custom Pickup at Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2024

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a meticulously restored piece of classic American automotive history, the upcoming Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2024 auction offers a unique opportunity. A 1951 Chevrolet 3100 5-Window custom pickup, known as “Glossy,” is set to captivate attendees with its exceptional design and high-quality restoration. Provenance and Restoration Journey This striking Chevrolet… Continue reading Own a Piece of Chevrolet History: 1951 3100 Custom Pickup at Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2024

Some 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Experience Start-Up Issues Due to Software Anomaly

Some 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Experience Start-Up Issues Due to Software Anomaly

Owners of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra equipped with the 3.0L LZ0 engine may encounter a unique issue where the vehicle may crank but fail to start. The problem is detailed in a Preliminary Technical Service Bulletin (TSB). Preliminary Bulletin PIP5963- 3.0L with a Crank – No Start and Setting DTC P062B The… Continue reading Some 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Experience Start-Up Issues Due to Software Anomaly

A blue grey Chevrolet Silverado EV RST parked in a driveway

2024

Silverado EV Owners May Experience Popping/Creaking Sounds

Owners of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV have reported experiencing a popping or creaking noise while performing certain steering maneuvers.  The brand has recently released a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) going over the sounds and why they are happening. Technical Service Bulletin 24-NA-045 Released on March 7th, 2024, TSB 24-NA-045 details how some 2024 Silverado… Continue reading Silverado EV Owners May Experience Popping/Creaking Sounds