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
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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
Have you ever navigated dark night roads in a Chevrolet S-10, squinting through the glow of its old-school traditional halogen beams? Or perhaps you’ve experienced the cutting-edge welcome of a brand new Silverado ZR2, its LEDs not just illuminating the path but also signaling a warm welcome with a flair unique to modern marvels. The… Continue reading Illuminating the Road Ahead: What’s Next For Your Headlights?
We’re back! Episode Two of our new video podcast series, GM Joyride, is here. Join my brother and me, (aka the Merva Brothers) as we talk about everything General Motors, Chevrolet, GMC, Buick & Cadillac– straight from the Banks Chevrolet Studio in Concord, New Hampshire. In this episode, we are on an exhaustive technical and… Continue reading GM Joyride Episode #2 – Super Cruise Deep Dive & Silverado 1500 ZR2 Long Term Review
As Tesla opens its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles, GM EV owners find themselves at the crossroads of opportunity and caution. With companies like Lectron and A2Z ramping up advertisements for their NACS to CCS adapters, the allure of expanded charging options is undeniable. However, before you rush to purchase one of these third-party… Continue reading Be Careful- Using Third Party NACS Adapters May Void Your GM EV Warranty
Captured through the lens of our spy photographer, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade V has emerged, crisp and clear, in a series of revealing new photographs. These images offer a real glimpse into Cadillac’s substantial update, blending the high-tech flair of the Escalade IQ with the robust features of its ICE predecessors. From the revamped grille… Continue reading 2025 Cadillac Escalade V Caught Undisguised With New Styling & Huge Interior Changes
General Motors has terminated its relationships with two prominent data brokers, LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Verisk, amidst allegations of improper sharing of driver data. We recently covered the controversy here at GM-Trucks.com. We detailed how General Motors uses driving data taken from OnStar, and its Smart Driver program and feeds it to consumer data collection… Continue reading In Stunning Reversal, GM Stops Sharing Vehicle Driving Data With Brokers
Some of General Motor’s newest vehicles equipped with Super Cruise are seeing a random error, stating “Super Cruise Unavalaible – No Road Information” despite owners using the hands-free driving technology on a road before. Thankfully there’s a specific reason for this error and a simple fix. If you own a Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevy… Continue reading How To Fix “Super Cruise Unavailable – No Road Information” Error
General Motors electric vehicle owners may soon gain access to Tesla’s renowned Supercharger network. GM dealerships are being updated on plans to open the network and provide owners with adapters to use the ultra-fast Tesla Superchargers for Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac EVs in a matter of days. GM Tesla Supercharger Access – What You Need… Continue reading GM Access To Tesla Supercharger Network Imminent – Dealers Briefed Today
After our story yesterday detailing how General Motors is selling data collected about how you drive your vehicle to insurance companies, who then use that data against you to raise your premiums, we wanted to give a step-by-step guide on how to opt out of OnStar’s Smart Driver Program and GM’s data collection program. We… Continue reading How To Opt Out Of General Motors Data Collection, OnStar Smart Driver and Request Collected Driving Data