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January 20 2021

A new philosophy and a new logo for General Motors

In 1964, General Motors adopted a new, more modern logo. It replaced a logo that had been introduced in 1938 and looked old-fashioned. The new logo showed GM letters (capital letters) painted in white and shown on a blue background. For most of us, it's the only GM logo we've ever known. In the early 2000s and early 2010, small changes were made to it, but they were not of such a nature as to...

January 19 2021

GM's Electric Strategy: Revolutionary

Several manufacturers are at the heart of an electric shift at the beginning of this decade. This of course includes General Motors (GM), which recently gave us an overview of its electrification strategy. The least we can say is that it is revolutionary in every way. In fact, GM isn't just attacking a particular segment or going in with a linear approach. The American giant is in fact firing...

December 28 2020

Know what your teen is doing behind the wheel with the Teen Driver feature

When your youth leaves home in your vehicle, how often do you have thought about how their experience is going? Is he or she safe? Is he or she taking unnecessary dangers? Is he or she behaving recklessly? GM has asked itself the same questions and has developed an application that monitors a host of predetermined parameters. This application, which is called Teen Driver, allows you to keep an...

December 23 2020

Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric: What’s the difference

The last 20 years have seen several new types of engines enter the market. Consumers have become increasingly aware of the importance of reducing their environmental footprint while also wanting to reduce their fuel bills. This is why new vehicles with hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric motors are continuously being launched. But which technology is best suited to you and your needs? Let’s take...

December 11 2020

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD vs Ford F-250 Super Duty: Chevy's Best Yet

The 2021 Silverado 2500 HD is ready when you need a serious work truck for virtually any job, including hauling, towing, transporting, and more. With two powerful engines that offer more than some of its competitors' standard engines—including the Ford F-250 Super Duty—you can have a peace of mind that the 2500 will handle more jobs that you throw at it. Here, we compare the Silverado 2500 HD...

December 09 2020

Why You Should Choose a Chevrolet Bolt EV Over a Tesla Model 3

The Chevrolet Bolt EV is a revolutionary EV that comes with tremendous autonomy, powerful torque, high-end amenities and many other characteristics that make it the best choice in the electric car segment. The Tesla Model 3 is one of the Bolt’s rivals, but it falls short in key areas when the two models are compared. Here’s an overview of why you should choose a Chevrolet Bolt over a Tesla...

November 27 2020

The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Is a True Performer

The GMC Sierra 1500 offers some of the best features money can buy. From segment-leading power and capabilities to innovative trailering technologies, this truly amazing pick-up truck is back for 2021 with new enhancements that will make your days on the road more productive. It is available in base, SLE, Elevation, SLT, AT4 and Denali variants and it is ready to take on the toughest...

November 25 2020

Driving an electric vehicle: a lot of advantages

When electric cars first appeared on the market, the obvious advantage that emerged in relation to their driving was of course the fact that suddenly, stops for refueling were no longer necessary. However, as time went by, we realized that a lot of advantages awaited us at the wheel of an electric car. Here are three of them. 1 - Technology Electric vehicles are a way for manufacturers to offer...

November 16 2020

Driving an electric car in winter: a matter of compromise

In life, we must constantly make compromises. We even do it when buying a vehicle by prioritizing one element more than another, by leaving out a feature for price reasons, etc. With an electric car, winter driving also requires some compromises. When we understand these compromises, we appreciate it more. 1 - Less autonomy When starting an electric vehicle, our first reflex is always to look...

November 13 2020

GM moves some of its light truck production to Oshawa

A year ago, the time was a bewildering one at the GM plant in Oshawa, Ontario. The plant was preparing to stop production of the Chevrolet Impala and Cadillac XTS, turning a chapter in its history. Times are changing rapidly, as less than a year later, GM announces that it is moving some of its pickup truck production to Oshawa. The reason is simple; the American plants responsible for...

October 28 2020

Three New Features on the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Just when many thought it couldn't get any better with the release of its latest generation, the Silverado makes some new improvements to keep it ahead of the pack. New features and enhancements make the 2021 model year better in trailering capacity, functionality, safety and much more. Here, we highlight some of these exciting features. The available Multi-Flex Tailgate increases functionality...

October 22 2020

2020 Chevrolet Bolt vs. 2020 Volkswagen eGolf: Extended Range, Power and Volume

The Chevrolet Bolt is a winning combination of electric vehicle range and affordability. Recently updated with increased range, customers who didn't consider buying electric before now own one. The Bolt is also respected on the road for its power and torque, which are well above average for a subcompact vehicle. However, the Bolt is not alone in its class, and competitors continue to try to...

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