Archive for 'GMC'
GM Planning To Increase Heavy Duty Towing and Hauling Ratings
Posted on 10. Mar, 2010 by admin.
In the battle for power and performance bragging rights among heavy-duty pickup trucks, General Motors is already planning how to outmaneuver archrival Ford to claim the highest towing and hauling ratings in the segment. It could happen by next year, according to Jeff Luke, chief engineer for GM's full-size trucks
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Sources Say: GMC Sierra Denali HD Dually Planned
Posted on 10. Mar, 2010 by admin.
If a high-end 2011 GMC Sierra Denali 2500 Heavy Duty with two rear wheels is good, then four wheels must be better. GM sources say an even heavier duty dually version of the Denali is planned for introduction later this year. The addition of the upscale Denali trim for the latest Sierra HD was announced Wednesday at the 2010 Work Truck Show but it will only be available as a crew cab, four-wheel drive three-quarter-ton model with a choice of either the standard 6.0-liter V-8 gas engine or the 6.6-liter Duramax V-8 turbodiesel.
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International Introduces New TerraStar Medium Duty at Work Truck Show
Posted on 10. Mar, 2010 by admin.
Now that GM has vacated the medium-duty truck market, International is looking to fill the void with its new TerraStar Class 4/5 work truck.
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First Look: 2011 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty
Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 by admin.
It was only a month ago that we had our first look at the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty pickups. Now, it’s GMC’s turn in the spotlight. The “professional grade” brand is unveiling the 2011 GMC Sierra HD lineup at the NTEA Work Truck Show
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GM Announces Best-In-Class Power Figures for 2011 6.6-liter Duramax V-8 Diesel
Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 by admin.
Just last month, Ford announced that its all-new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 diesel would pound out an incredible 390 horsepower and 735 pounds-feet of torque , giving the F-Series Super Duty best-in-class power ratings for heavy-duty pickups. Now, that short reign is over, according to General Motors. GM announced that the updated 6.6-liter Duramax V-8 diesel for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra HD pickups will make 397 hp (at 3,000 rpm) and a mind-blowing 765 pounds-feet of torque (at 1,600 rpm)
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Coverage of the 2010 NTEA Work Truck Show Direct from St. Louis
Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 by admin.
If you thought our 2010 Chicago Auto Show coverage highlighted big trucks , you haven't seen anything yet. We're in St.
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GM Offering Zero-Percent Financing Through March
Posted on 08. Mar, 2010 by admin.
General Motors is offering numerous zero-percent financing deals through the end of March on 2009 and 2010 Chevrolet, Buick and GMC models. For qualified buyers, you’ll find 60-month terms teamed with the zero percent on 2010 cars, while 2009 models have 72-month terms available through March 31, 2010. Many popular models are included, such as the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, as well as 2010 Chevrolet and GMC pickups of the 1500, 2500HD and 3500HD variety.
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Rumored: Ram 1500 Two Mode Hybrid Production Starts In November
Posted on 03. Mar, 2010 by admin.
According to a post on Allpar (via Jalopnik ), Ram 1500 Two Mode Hybrid production is scheduled to start on November 16.
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February 2010 Top 10 Year-to-Date Pickup Truck Sales
Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by admin.
Top 10 Pickup Truck Sales in February 2010 No. 1: Ford F-Series 27,630 +9.5% YTD January 2010: 27,630 January 2009: 25,237 No. 2: Chevrolet Silverado 22,772 -5.1% YTD January 2010: 22,772 January 2009: 23,987 No.
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Ford Beats GM on Strength of SUVs, Trucks
Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by admin.
Yes, Ford overtook GM in February as the country’s best-selling auto company for the first time since 1998, but it didn’t do it by selling a fleet of Fusion Hybrids ( Cars.com’s Best of 2010 award winner ). No, it beat GM by a mere 334 units with strong sales of its F-Series pickup and the Edge crossover and Escape compact SUV. Toyota’s sales decline in February gave the two domestic brands a chance to grab the sales spotlight, but those vehicle sales are still dominated by trucks and now crossovers
