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This recall is an unusual one in that it is for Takata airbag modules that were installed in trucks that were involved in collisions. So they were accidentally replaced with obsolete airbag modules after the recall of Takata airbags was already over. The other unusual part is that it is for Ford Ranger pickups built …

There is a big dustup between EV battery manufacturers. The two main battery suppliers are LG Chem and SK Innovation. LG Chem and an unnamed battery maker filed a claim back in April 2019, that SK Innovation stole trade secrets from LG Chem. LF Chem makes batteries for many automakers including General Motors and Tesla. …

If you think you’ve seen this story before you have over millions of vehicles over the last several years. The Takata airbag debacle has now hit GM and its biggest product; its pickup trucks and SUVs. It’s the faulty product that just won’t go away. With the NHTSA order today it means GM will have …

In a stunning announcement, GM says it will stop making all diesel and gas-powered cars and trucks. Its goal is to be carbon neutral by 2040 so to that end it will stop all diesel and gas-powered production by 2035. That’s it. No more Duramax Silverados. No more V8 Corvettes. In fact; no more internal combustion …

Automakers typically pay millions of dollars to promote their brands during the Super Bowl. This year will be no different, at least not for General Motors (GM). According to recent reports, GM is leveraging this year’s Super Bowl to tout its brand. It also hopes to position itself as a major player in manufacturing electric …

We recently heard the news that Kia is changing its name and rebranding the company. But apparently, it’s not just Kia. BMW, General Motors, Volkswagen, Nissan, and FCA (now Stellantis) are all car companies subtly changing their logo as well. In the Chinese Zodiac’s Year of the Ox, we are seeing a lot of subtle …

Family SUVs are safer than ever, as most are loaded with smart safety systems. However, these five models are stuck in the dark ages.

EVs are commonplace these days. Hell, Tesla is one of the highest valued automakers in the world. But back in the 90s, this was very much not the case. The concept was definitely afoot, and some actual cars were made, but GM very famously killed the EV and hunted down nearly every example they made …

Today we can report that Chevy has no plans for the 55th anniversary of the Camaro in 2022. Chevy always does some sort of anniversary special Camaro every few years. What’s so different about the 55th? Why is the 2022 55th anniversary Camaro not happening? Could it be that 2021 is the last year of …

The pandemic and recent insurrection at the Capitol precluded the normal inauguration pageantry. The traditional walk down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House would be like shooting fish in a barrel for any kook that could get close enough. Security this year was insane, with over 25,000 National Guard making their presence known. So instead, …

The tailgate is an often overlooked feature of the pickup truck, well until recently, that is. Over the last few years, some genius designers decided to utilize one of the most unique features the pickup truck offers. Once that box was opened, the tailgate bonanza began. The 2021 GMC Sierra decided to let more customers …

Like the rest of the world, the auto industry had an interesting 2020, to say the least. General Motors was able to overcome these challenges in a big way.

For years there have been rumors about Corvette becoming its own brand-possibly killing off Cadillac in the process. The thinking is that Corvette has remained true to its name and has an almost impeccable reputation. When Ford was rumored to be splitting off the Mustang brand into an all-electric crossover the Corvette rumors gained weight. …

GM revealed concepts of what it expects our electric, autonomous future vehicles will look like. For some, GM shows what to expect in the transportation of tomorrow, and it looks a lot like a Blade Runner future. It includes an autonomous luxury entertainment pod and a personal drone.  Cadillac shows the autonomous pod “spot between …

While GM killed a number of brands due to bankruptcy in 2010 it has started building up new ones. Of course, Hummer is one of them. But today GM announced a new commercial electric truck company called BrightDrop. This new business will produce a brand new EV commercial delivery truck called the EV600. Catchy. With …

For the first time in over 50 years, General Motors is changing its corporate logo. GM has launched a new initiative aimed at electrifying the majority of its automotive platforms. It is not a short term goal. It’s a shift that will permeate projects of the automaker for the rest of its future. To commemorate this bold new direction, …

GM is responsible for creating several well-loved vehicles, like tough Chevy trucks and swanky Cadillac SUVs. For the most part, its vehicles are reliable and don’t garner that many complaints from drivers. However, like all automakers, GM has had to make several large recalls in its lifetime. Two major recalls, one pertaining to suspension issues …

There seems to be a lot of confusion about the semi-autonomous features of some cars. The Canadian Tesla driver and his passenger arrested for speeding down a highway while napping is one such example. It seems that there are, well, a lot of boneheads out there. That’s why Cadillac is warning 2021 Escalade owners about …

Like most other automakers, GM wants a stake in the electric car game. However, the company might have made a huge costly mistake.

From airbags to collapsing steering wheel columns the fed mandates safety regulations on a year-by-year basis. Each year new regulations are put in place that automakers must comply with. But a new car safety regulation taking effect has seen numerous automakers and/or certain models built that don’t have the safety feature. So, what’s going on? …