Silverado

The Cybertruck was such a misfire for Tesla that Elon Musk, close to tears, told investors “we dug our own grave” in the effort to launch the vehicle. But after years of delays, failed promises, and on-stage gaffs, the truck finally made it onto the streets and into the hands of drivers. For better or worse, the Cybertruck is one of Tesla’s biggest bets, and it’s the product that could make or break the company’s reputation. Unfortunately for Musk, a lot of the truck’s earliest adopters are people with really bad…

GM is issuing a recall for the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV over a defect that can cause the second-row seatbelt to tear in a crash. Chevy Silverado EV recall issued over seatbelt defect According to a letter sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), GM is recalling certain 2024 Chevy Silverado EV models. The letter states an incorrect seatbelt bezel (seat belt buckle cover) on the second-row center seat belt may damage or tear during a crash. GM says 352 electric Chevy…

The Chevy Silverado EV debuted in China recently as its first overseas trip outside of North America. GM may be launching its electric pickup in China’s booming EV market. Is GM launching the Chevy Silverado EV in China? The Chevy Silverado EV appeared at the China International Import Expo earlier this month, the world’s largest import show. It’s also one of the biggest trade fairs in China. GM launched a new premium import business, The Durant Guild, last year to expand its iconic brands…

There’s a lot to go over with Chevy’s Silverado EV, but what makes it really unique is the huge 200+kWh battery and the 450+ mile range that it provides. But that monster battery also has a few well disguised drawbacks, including putting the truck at a whopping 8500 lbs. Let’s dive in… Chevy flew us out to Ann Arbor to learn about the Silverado EV work truck and then off to a local farm to see the Silverado in its native habitat, complete with country music and BBQ. There we got to tow a…

GM announced that the Chevrolet Silverado EV WT electric pickup will have 450 miles of range on a single charge – significantly higher than expected. It is still planned for this spring. While GM is a bit late on its rival Ford in the pickup market with an electric option, it might be worth the wait. When the automaker first announced the Silverado EV last year, GM said that it estimated the top range to be about 400 miles for Silverado EV Work Truck (WT), which is going to be the first…

GM announced that the Chevrolet Silverado EV WT elecric pickup will have 450 miles of range on a single charge – significantly higher than expected. It is still planned for this spring. While GM is a bit late on its rival Ford in the pickup market with an electric option, it might be worth the wait. When the automaker first announced the Silverado EV last year, GM said that it estimated the top range to be about 400 miles for Silverado EV Work Truck (WT), which is going to be the first…

General Motors Co. has issued a recall for some of its Chevrolet Silverado trucks after discovering a potential brake-fluid leak that could result in a fire.  The recall could involve as many as 40,000 medium-duty trucks made in 2019 or later, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  General Motors Co. has issued a recall for some of its Chevrolet Silverado trucks after discovering a potential brake-fluid leak that could result in a fire.  The recall…

2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2GMDETROIT — General Motors will continue to test the price ceiling of its highly profitable full-size pickup trucks as it spends billions to transition to all-electric vehicles.The latest model revealed Thursday is the Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500 ZR2, a new off-road model for one of GM's most expensive pickup trucks. The company also unveiled a special-edition "ZR2 Bison" version in partnership with well-known off-road parts supplier American Expedition Vehicles.Automakers such as GM, Ford…

Auto manufacturing giant Magna International (MGA) announced today it would be expanding its partnership with General Motors (GM) to supply battery enclosures for the new 2024 Chevy Silverado EV set to begin production later this year. Magna will produce Chevy Silverado EV’s battery enclosure Founded over 65 years ago, Magna’s reach extends far in the automotive industry, with 345 manufacturing facilities (130 in North America) and 90 product development, engineering, and sales centers…

General Motors (GM) is contemplating releasing a compact electric pickup that would make the Silverado EV look like a giant. GM has made it widely known that it’s going all in on EVs (despite releasing a hybrid Corvette) by providing an “EV for everyone,” including SUVs, crossovers, luxury, and pickups. A significant part of the automaker’s plan is to offer an affordable EV lineup of models priced under $30,000. GM is already offering the lowest-priced EV on the market, with the Chevy Bolt…