Automobiles are much more than just an engine, transmission, interior and tires. They are full of the latest technology and incredible innovations that make vehicles smarter, more efficient and safer.

We applaud every manufacturer’s efforts to improve their vehicles, but some innovations really stand out from the crowd. AutoGuide.com has compiled a list of the 10 of the best innovations from this year that you might find on your next new car. Here are the 10 Best Vehicle and Technology Innovations of 2018, in no particular order.

General Motors has issued a massive recall for over 1.2 million Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC vehicles in the United States.

The hyper-accelerated growth of luxury trucks aimed at well-heeled utility-focused buyers and status seekers looking to live large has been properly exploited by almost every automaker with a finger in the pickup pie.

The 2018 J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study has been released.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently conducted its passenger-side small overlap front crash test on several midsize SUVs.

Like any teenager within 100 miles of a Hot Topic, the GMC Yukon is ready for its goth phase.

The rollout of GMC’s next-gen Sierra continues unabated. We’ve officially seen copies of the luxo Denali, off-road AT4, and volume SLT trims. Now, it’s the Elevation’s turn in the spotlight.

GMC has announced it is recalling 88,129 Terrain SUVs for faulty software that could prevent airbags from deploying in a crash.

A recent study has revealed the top 10 cars with the highest recall rates from model year 2013 to 2017.

The 2019 GMC Sierra and all its variants have become a favorite subject for our spy photographers.

Unlike some of my colleagues, my time spent in pickup trucks has been quite limited. I’ve driven them on a few occasions, off-roaded, hauled and used them to move, but one extremely important aspect of trucking life has eluded me: towing.

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Spy photographers have caught the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation testing on public roadways.

The 2019 GMC Sierra is set to go on sale this fall along with an equally new Chevrolet Silverado. But these two full-size trucks are not merely carbon copies of each other. In fact, you might just be surprised by all the ways they differ.

It looks like GMC will be adding another variation to the Sierra lineup with a single cab 2500 HD Denali.

The 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 has already been unveiled, but the American automaker hasn’t shown off the base model.

Starting today, Amazon Prime subscribers in 37 cities can have their packages delivered to the trunk of their cars.

GMC is working on a facelift for its mid-size Acadia SUV.

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has evaluated seven small SUVs in the passenger-side small overlap front crash test.

Citing the volatility of the automotive industry, GM has decided to stop reporting monthly sales and instead report its sales every three months.

The 2019 GMC Sierra AT4 has debuted as a new variant for the upscale truck that will focus on off-road capability.

GMC continues to add murdered out special edition models to its lineup.

Although the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 has already made its debut, the American automaker hasn’t shown off the SLE model.

An available carbon fiber bed and multi-position tailgate are but two groundbreaking features of GMC’s 2019 Sierra full-size pickup, which was unveiled in Detroit this afternoon.

Just a few days ahead of its full reveal, GMC has released a teaser image of the next Sierra.

General Motors has filed a trademark application for the ‘Tribute’ name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. 

The 2019 GMC Sierra pickup has been spied testing prior to its debut in Detroit this March.

Following the debut of the new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show, GMC will unveil the new Sierra next month.

The 2018 Detroit Auto Show was host to a few important debuts of new diesel-powered vehicles, which signals that diesels could be making a bit of a comeback.

The 2017 Consumer Reports Annual Reliability Survey has been released.

Which automotive brands are projected to be the most unreliable this year? Here are the 10 biggest offenders, according to Consumer Reports.

Vail Resorts, Inc. has partnered exclusively with GMC in a multi-year agreement.

There’s a new hybrid pickup coming to town, from GMC.

Costco is teaming up with GM yet again.

We have some exciting news to share!

Everything GM does in Indiana and Ohio will soon be powered by wind.

No mid-size pickup truck earned an award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in a recent round of testing.

New spy photos have given us our first detailed look at the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Diesel.

The GMC Terrain is all new for 2018 and it’s well equipped for battle in the cutthroat compact crossover segment.

Tucked away near the end of a nondescript industrial drive in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is a classic car gold mine.

Although crossovers and SUVs are starting to dominate the market when it comes to family cars, there are still a few minivans available that deserve your attention.

Approximately 800,000 units are affected by the recall.

For the first time in its 11-year history, the American-Made Index has been revamped.

New vehicle quality is at an all-time high according to the 2017 J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study.

General Motors has been accused of using a Volkswagen-style defeat device in its heavy-duty diesel trucks in order to beat emissions tests and bypass pollution regulations.

Updates have arrived for the 2018 GMC Yukon Denali, bringing along some mild styling changes and a new 10-speed automatic transmission. 

According to a recent study, SUVs are the way to go if you want a long-lasting vehicle.

Once the 2018 GMC Terrain reaches dealerships you’ll be able to take one home for $25,970 (excluding $975 destination charge), the brand just announced.

For a third time, GM is under investigation for headlight defects after owners of previously unrecalled vehicles claim similar, sudden failures while driving.

AutoGuide.com gathered five of the most significant utility vehicles for the 2017 model year for our annual Utility Vehicle of the Year evaluations. This year, our contenders are the Kia Sportage, Jaguar F-Pace, GMC Acadia, Audi Q7 and Honda CR-V. There was no hard price cap on this year’s entrants, but we tried to make sure none of them were extravagantly priced. We will release a new video on each contender every day leading up to April 13, when we announce our winner. In the meantime, don’t forget to check out our Car of the Year and Truck of the Year series.

Photographers recently captured the first spy photos of a 2019 GMC Sierra prototype testing at GM’s Proving Grounds.

A group of 755 employees at the DMAX plant in Moraine, Ohio just celebrated the build of the 2 millionth Duramax 6.6-liter V8 turbo-diesel engine.

If you’re in the market for a three-row vehicle, you’ll likely want to start your research from this list.