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RecallsWatch Out for Rear Wheels That May Lock Up While Driving, GM Warns
Full-size pickups and SUVs from General Motors are being hit with a new recall because their rear wheels may lock up suddenly and could cause a loss of control while driving. More specifically, affected models include the 2021 Cadillac Escalade , 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Silverado HD , 2021 …
On this day in history: November 23
  • 1966: Premiere of the movie Spinout, starring Elvis Presley. Spinout tells the story of a singer who does part-time car racing and who has to choose between three women.
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Recalls38,000 GM Vehicles Recalled in Canada Over Braking Issue
General Motors has announced a safety recall on more than 38,000 vehicles in Canada due to an electronic issue that involves the braking system. In some cases, if the brake fluid level drops below the minimum threshold, a software problem could cause the warning lamp not to turn on. The …
NewsThe Best Full-Size Pickups in 2024
Four of the five best-selling vehicles in Canada are full-size pickups, as always led by the Ford F-150. They’re not just for work, of course—all of them offer a large selection of models including some pretty high-tech and luxurious ones, not to mention serious off-road machines. Which ones should Canadian …
NewsBrand New GM Full-Size Trucks Sold With Cracked Roof Panels
It’s not uncommon for new vehicles to suffer from various bugs and quality issues, but the recent case involving GM’s full-size pickups is still rather alarming. In the U.S., the automaker was forced to stop sales and recall some 3,000 units of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra (including …
RecallsGM Recalls 163,000 SUVs and Pickups With Faulty Headlights in Canada
General Motors this week announced a recall affecting large SUVs and pickups in Canada. The problem is nothing too serious, but the number of units involved certainly is. We’re talking about 163,611 vehicles overall. Essentially, the automatic headlamps may not turn on soon enough as it becomes dark outside. Canadian …
NewsChip Shortage Improving, But Now There’s a Rail Car Shortage
We don’t write about it very much because, well, we hate to bring you down, but supply chain disruptions continue to affect car production and deliveries globally. Chief among them is still the ongoing chip shortage. You know, these precious electronic components that run a myriad of systems in modern …
NewsCanadian Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over GM’s 8-Speed Transmission
A class action lawsuit against General Motors of Canada has been filed in the Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan on behalf of anyone who purchased or leased a new or used GM vehicle equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Similar class actions exist in the U.S., some dating back …
NewsThe Best Full-Size Pickups of 2023
Led by the Ford F-150, full-size pickups are by far the top sellers in Canada, and that’s been the case for many years. With plenty of engine options, superior capability and more interior space than midsize models, these trucks are fantastic for work and recreation. Which one is the best …
News2024 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra Get Engine Updates and More
GM’s heavy-duty trucks, the Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD , are not the only ones getting updates for the 2024 model year. The light-duty Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 receive a few of their own. First off, the 3.0-litre inline-six Duramax turbo-diesel engine, which was revised and made …
ElectricAll-New GMC Sierra EV to be Revealed October 20
We’ve known for over a year that GMC is preparing to introduce a more affordable and more reasonable alternative to the outlandish Hummer EV . The company released a first teaser in December 2021, and now there’s another one announcing the official debut. That day is coming real soon. The …
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