July 2014: Sales Winners and Losers

It’s that time of the month again, folks. For a collectively painful but short period of time, manufacturers are putting their usual press release repertoire to the side, instead focusing on what really matters: the almighty dollar.

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GM Admits to Fudging Payload Ratings by Removing Parts

General Motors has admitted that Ford isn’t the only automaker that cleverly manipulates its maximum payload ratings.

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GM Next-Gen Pickups to Arrive Nine Months Early

General Motors‘ next-generation pickups will now arrive in fall 2018.

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GM Announces Six New Recalls Affecting 717K Vehicles

The recalls from General Motors continue to roll in.

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GM Confirms Eight-Speed Auto for Pickups, SUVs

While it was spread in rumors last week, GM has confirmed that its half-ton pickup trucks and full-size SUVs will both be available with an eight-speed automatic transmission. 

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GM Midsize Trucks Might Get Raptor Fighting Off-Road Variant

GM truck enthusiasts have been yearning for a Ford Raptor fighter and their wishes may come true.

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GM SUVs Getting Eight-Speed, 360-Degree Camera

Certain 2015 General Motors SUVs will gain new technologies in the coming months.

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GM Half-Ton Trucks Get Eight-Speed Auto With 6.2L V8

General Motors is fitting its 2015  Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra with an eight-speed transmission, but with a catch. 

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Top 10 Torque Titans of America

On American Independence Day, better known as the 4th of July, we celebrate everything to do with the United States of America, and where would this nation be without its cars. 

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Should I Buy a Used Chevrolet Astro or GMC Safari?

After a decade on the market, General Motor’s “mid-size” vans received their one and only update for the 1996 model year. The short wheelbase version of the van was dropped this year and styling was modified to better resemble the larger full-size GM vans. Base model Astros/Safaris featured a utilitarian front end complete with sealed beam headlights while higher trim models featured a more modern look with stacked horizontal headlights.

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GM Announces Another Four Recalls

So much for more recalls from GM being just a possibility. The American automaker has announced four more recalls that affects 428,211 vehicles in the U.S.

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2015 GMC Sierra Denali Gets Magnetic Shocks

The GMC Sierra Denali is the most expensive truck in GM’s stable, and the truck is getting more mechanical goodies to help it stay at the top. 

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Top Ranked New Cars in Initial Quality by Vehicle Class

This year’s JD Power Initial Quality Study had a few surprises and you might be shocked to hear which vehicles were most problem free.

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GM Truck Tow Ratings Adjusted by Tougher Testing

Despite the existence of a standardized test, only one half-ton pickup manufacturer was using the procedure to determine its truck’s tow ratings, until now. 

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2015 GM Midsize Truck Tow Ratings, Official HP Revealed

Anticipation for the new midsize Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon is running high, and now a leaked dealer order guide is offering fresh details.

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Top 10 Safest Crossovers and SUVs of 2014

In the market for a crossover or SUV to shuttle your family around town?

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GM Issues Stop-Delivery Order on SUVs, Pickups

The woes continue for General Motors, which can’t seem to stay out of the spotlight.

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2015 GMC Sierra HD Gets All Terrain Treatment

Starting this summer, GMC will offer its heavy-duty Sierra pickup truck with the “All Terrain” package previously introduced on the brand’s new half-tons.

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GMC Offers Military Discount in May

GMC announced today that it is offering below MSRP discounts to anyone who has served or is currently serving in a branch of the military.

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2015 GMC Sierra Denali HD Review

Self-proclaimed “truck guys” have a soft spot for big diesel engines that lay down massive amounts of torque and produce an elephant-sized rumble. Yet there is something about the GMC Sierra Denali HD that may turn this crowd off. It’s quiet…too quiet.

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GM Crossovers Recalled for Faulty Fuel Gauges

General Motors is recalling 51,640 of its three-row crossovers spread across the Chevrolet, GMC and Buick brands because of inaccurate fuel gauges.

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2015 GMC Canyon Adapts to Accept Child Seats

General Motors’ engineers have made life a little less worrisome for parents with small children. 

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2015 GM HD Truck Bi-Fuel CNG Option Priced at $9,500

Compressed natural gas (CNG) makes a lot of sense for those that do a lot of miles in a year, especially for truckers. 

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Top 10 Best Interiors of 2014

Considering we spend a lot of our time inside our cars, it’s worth noting which vehicles in today’s marketplace have the best interiors.

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2014 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards Announced

The folks at Kelley Blue Book have released their annual Brand Image Awards. The study, now in its seventh year, honors automakers for excelling in certain areas. Categories include things like best performance brand, most refined brand and most trusted brand. Overall there are 13 winners and the results may surprise or even appall you. You’ll need to read on to find out.

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Five-Point Inspection: 2015 GMC Yukon Denali

What should you do if a regular Tahoe isn’t enough, but the Cadillac Escalade is a bit over the top?

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GM Recalls 490K Trucks, SUVs for Fire Risk

The recalls just keep on coming from General Motors, with the latest calling back trucks and SUVs for a fire risk. 

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GM Automatic Transmission Recall Hits 9 Nameplates

General Motors has announced a new recall that affects a lot of nameplates, and just a few vehicles. 

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GM Recalls 1.5 Million Vehicles

General Motors is currently dealing with internal and independent reviews of its recall procedures, and it seems that all the attention has dug up a few more issues. 

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Most Watched Videos of the Week: March 9 – March 16, 2014

Each week, car shoppers worldwide tune into AutoGuide‘s videos to help make their purchasing decision easier.

For the past week, our most watched video is our comparison test between the 2014 Audi Q5 TDI and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 250 Bluetec. The battle of the luxury diesel crossovers could interest you if you’re in the market for one. In addition, American SUVs garnered plenty of attention with our 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe review. Lastly, sports car owners are wondering if all the changes to the 2014 MINI Cooper S are worth it.

Watch the videos below and subscribe to the  AutoGuide YouTube channel here.

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2015 GMC Yukon XL Review

Where do you go if you need a vehicle that can haul as many people as a minivan, carry as much cargo as an SUV, and tow as much as a pickup truck?

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AutoGuide Now For the Week of March 3

This week on AutoGuide Now, we’re driving some high-class GM crossovers, blasting off in a 550-hp Mercedes and covering all the latest reveals over in Geneva. See what we’re up to and chime in on Twitter or in the comments section below.

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GMC Working on Hummer-Inspired Off Roader

It might come as a surprise considering GM’s history with Hummer, but the company is reportedly working on a Hummer-inspired SUV that will be sold exclusively through the GMC brand. 

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AutoGuide Now For the Week of February 24
This week on AutoGuide Now, we’re driving SUVs, crossovers and taking a close look at a sexy Italian supercar. See what we’re up to and chime in on Twitter or in the comments section below.

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2015 Chevy Tahoe, GMC Yukon MPG Slightly Improved

General Motors has announced official fuel economy estimates for its latest crops of SUVs spread across the Chevrolet and GMC brands. 

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GM Pickup Truck Fire Risk Recall Expanded

General Motors has expanded its recall on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models for a possible fire hazard.

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GMC to Get Vehicle Independent of Chevrolet in Future

GMC might get a vehicle of its own in the future rather than running exclusively with re-badged Chevrolets.

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GM Trucks to Adopt J2807 Towing Standard in 2015

Chevrolet plans to adopt the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J2807 tow rating standards for its half-ton pickup trucks. 

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Smaller Diesel Engine Under Consideration for GM Pickups

General Motors is considering adding a small displacement diesel engine for its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups.

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2015 GMC Canyon Completes GM's Revamped Truck Lineup

General Motors has just revealed the second midsize pickup truck in its lineup and the twin to the Chevy Colorado, the GMC Canyon. 

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2014 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra Recalled for Possible Fire Hazard

General Motors has announced a recall for its 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups for a possible fire hazard in the engine compartment.

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Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra HD Models Recalled for Fuel Gauge Malfunction

General Motors has issued a recall on its 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD pickups for a malfunctioning fuel gauge.

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2015 GMC Canyon to Debut at Detroit Auto Show

The 2015 GMC Canyon will make its official debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.

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2014 Ten Best Engines List Released by Ward's Auto

With an increased focus on efficiency, engines are constantly being updated. New technology is being added, such as direct injection, while older techniques are being refined, including turbocharging.

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Giving Thanks to the Automakers in 2013

It’s that time of year again; time for extended families to cram together around an all-too-small table, eat themselves into a food coma, argue over football and be told by countless relatives how they should be living their lives. Yup, it is time to give thanks.

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2014 AutoGuide.com Truck of the Year

The half-ton truck industry is booming, reporting sales numbers akin to those seen before the gloom of the 2008 recession set in. That also means that many businesses and handy men who purchased a new truck pre-2008 are about ready to trade in for a new workhorse, and automakers are happy to oblige.

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GM Expands Online Shopping Tools For Buyers
Everyone has an interesting dealership experience, usually involving a stressful and pushy salesperson. GM is thinking of changing the way dealerships treat customers with its new “Shop, Click, Drive” Online shopping tools.

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GM Raises Prices on New Half-Ton Trucks

General Motors is already raising the price of its newly-introduced light-duty pickup trucks.

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2015 Chevrolet Tahoe May Get V6 Option

There were at least two things missing when General Motors debuted its new line of SUVs in New York last month.

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2014 GM Pickup Trucks Recalled for Seatback Issue

General Motors is once again recalling its new 2014 pickup trucks, both the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra, this time over issues with the seatbacks and headrests. 

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Real World MPG Fuel Economy Database

Although all vehicles roll off of showroom floors with EPA certified fuel efficiency ratings, as the famous saying goes ‘individual results may vary’.

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Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra Facing Supply Limitations

General Motors could be facing a short supply on its 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups because demand is exceeding the supplier’s ability to manufacture certain drivetrain parts for the 5.3-liter V8 engine.

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New GM Midsize Trucks to Have Clear Differentiation

According to Mark Reuss, president of GM North America, consumers will see a clear differentiation between the new GMC and Chevy midsize trucks.

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2015 GMC Sierra HD Revealed at Texas State Fair

Alongside its stablemate the Silverado HD, the new 2015 GMC Sierra HD has just been revealed at the Texas State Fair.

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General Motors Midsize Trucks to Debut at LA Auto Show

General Motors’  two new mid-size trucks will most likely debut during the 2013 L.A. Auto Show in late November, GM spokesman Otie McKinley said.

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2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon Revealed in New York

General Motors just revealed the next generation of its SUVs under both the Chevrolet and GMC brands in New York City. 

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Chevy, GMC Make Up 75 Percent of Full-Size SUVs on the Road

When it comes to full size SUVs, General Motors has the segment locked down.

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2014 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra Deliver Most Power in Class

With 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra offer the most power of any pickup in the light-duty pickup truck segment.

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GM's August Sales Best Since September 2008

Could the devastating “Great Recession” finally be fading in the rear-view mirror? GM’s August sales performance seems to indicate yes.

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GM Pickup Trucks First to Score Five-Star Safety Rating

GM has something new to boast about: its line of half-ton trucks is the first to garner a five-star safety rating under government rules revised for the 2011 model year.

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