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When you really break it down, the Chevy Silverado EV is a wonder of design and engineering. How do you make something that big turn on a dime, go over 400 miles on an electric charge, and tow like nothing is back there? All with the familiar callbacks to one of Chevrolets all time cult […]
So there arent a lot of new trucks out there, and the ones that are out there are often in a lower trim level. Its pretty simple, the less features your car has, the less semiconductors it needs. The problem becomes magnified though when you get into the EV and Hybrid segments of the marketplace, […]
55 Gallon Drums: I know what youre thinking, Wait a minute, doesnt oil come in those 55 gallon drums? Yes, it does, sometimes. Gasoline is significantly more volatile (read explosive) than the light sweet crude, therefore having that much of it without some form of vent is genuinely dangerous. Even when it is properly vented […]
The Hummer : In its original military guise the Hummer (HMMWV) was an extremely capable, extremely uncomfortable, purpose built off roader that could carry troops and supplies and was often adorned with a .50 calibre cupula. The H2 had literally nothing in common with this. It was a gussied up Tahoe with huge tires, terrible […]
Diesels: Finding a clean, low mileage diesel in 2021 is like finding the Arc of the Covenant in a Bigfoot den. Typically we have an expansive diesel inventory, right now we have two! Whats even more incredible is that two diesel ton full quad cab pickups right now is A LOT, so upgrade the Bigfoot […]
Why did Chevy put a 4-Cylinder in the Silverado 1500? Chevrolet put a 4-Cylinder into the Silverado 1500 for the same reason that everyone has been moving to smaller displacement turbocharged engines: government fuel economy standards. As the price of fuel ratchets up we need to squeeze more out of every gallon: enter forced induction. […]
Chevrolet TrailBlazer: Well start with the new kid on the block. Taken from a decade old nameplate which started off life as the high-end trim level on the S-10 Blazer, the 2020 Chevy Trailblazer is a clean sheet of paper. The 2021 builds on the base and adds a few new trim levels making it […]
Because of this, you really need to find a dealership with a crack service department. A service department full of GM Factory Trained technicians that can stay on top of the pace of technological change to be able to keep these cars running when they do inevitably break. The other reason you might need to […]
Knocks, Pops, or Bangs: With the proliferation of turbocharged engines, Google searches surrounding these symptoms are increasing A LOT. Turns out there is a really good reason, because with some of the higher compression turbocharged engines you NEED to use good gasoline. Octane is important, but in the case of many Upstate NY drivers the […]
How far are you willing to travel for the vehicle that you want? Literally? The answer to that particular question has been changing rapidly with the COVID-shortened production runs for all of the major automakers and according to Car and Driver – the answer is an astonishing 469 miles! As a result of less choice […]
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