[ad_1] We’ll focus on the tech inside these trucks though, which starts with a 10-inch color infotainment system up front that supports both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Higher end trim levels have an 8-inch screen in the instrument cluster, and there’s even an available 15-inch Heads-Up Display, standard on the High Country edition and […]
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GM’s first electric truck could be ready in 2021
[ad_1] GM’s electric truck plans were rumored last month, when the Detroit Free Press reported that the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant would remain open to produce the electric pickup. But this is the first time the company has mentioned a timeline. The electric truck market is becoming more crowded. Rivian’s R1T electric pickup is slated to […]
Chevy’s electric hot rod truck mimics the sound of a V8
[ad_1] The truck has a three-speaker sound emulator that mimics the two banks of a V8 engine in the back, and induction in the front. It automatically adjusts to gear changes, and can even emulate different engines that include a generic V8 as well as two versions of the LS7 Z28 (tuned for touring and […]
GM will offer free OnStar crisis support during Hurricane Dorian
[ad_1] If you own a GM vehicle that is a 2006 model or newer, it’s likely it has OnStar hardware installed. Car owners who no longer pay for OnStar can still access the service for free during the hurricane. Advisors will be available to assist 24/7. GM isn’t the only automaker providing natural disaster support. […]
Chevrolet’s Menlo EV is a Bolt-based crossover bound for China
[ad_1] As Jalopnik notes, the Menlo EV could be what would be called the Bolt EUV in the US. Just a few months ago, a report came out that Chevy is testing a utility-focused crossover that would be named the Bolt EUV once it hits the streets. Chevrolet will officially launch the vehicle at Chengdu […]
GM will help Chevy EV owners find certified home charger installers
[ad_1] According to the company, the perceived difficulty of installing an at-home charging station prevents some consumers from taking the plunge. “We’re excited that our Chevrolet Bolt EV owners can now enjoy the ease and accessibility of at-home charging,” said Kelly Helfrich, manager of GM’s EV infrastructure. “This is an important step forward on our […]
GM’s self-driving unit is close to receiving a $2.25 billion boost
[ad_1] It took more than a year, but GM’s self-driving company is close to receiving a giant cash infusion. Cruise Automation confirmed to Reuters that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS) had approved SoftBank’s $2.25 billion investment in the driverless tech company. SoftBank will have a spot on Cruise’s board as a […]
Chevy owners can order Domino’s with their car
[ad_1] The feature is available on “millions” of compatible Chevy models from the 2017 model year onward. This isn’t billed as an exclusive, though. The Domino’s app is the product of a partnership with Xevo, whose software should work with any compatible car. Don’t be surprised if pizza ordering becomes more commonplace in the future. […]
GM and Michelin will bring airless tires to passenger cars by 2024
[ad_1] More importantly, there’s a tangible roadmap. GM will start testing the Uptis in Michigan later in 2019 on a fleet of Chevy Bolts, and expects the finished version to reach production cars as soon as 2024. The automaker hasn’t named specific car models that will use the new tires. The Uptis should have immediate […]
GM dramatically scales back its Maven car-sharing service
[ad_1] She said the company conducted a market-by-market analysis to figure out which cities to stay in and which ones to exit. Unfortunately, the spokesperson declined to list the locations it’s leaving and only confirmed its closure in Chicago and Boston. Maven, she said, will continue operating in Los Angeles, Washington DC, Detroit and Toronto. […]