GM’s Orion Assembly Plant won’t build electric trucks until mid-2026. The Cruise self-driving robotaxi will no longer use the Origin purpose-built vehicle. General Motors is again delaying a planned ramp-up of electric pickup trucks, as well as the first Buick EV for the U.S., reports Bloomberg (via Autoblog).

GM delays electric truck plant, punts Buick EV

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GM CEO Mary Barra has said the automaker won't meet its EV production goal by the end of 2025. Customers are turning against electric vehicles, opting instead for hybrids and PHEVs. General Motors plans to introduce plug-in hybrids by 2027, to help comply with efficiency and emissions regulations. General Motors...

GM CEO Backtracks On Ambitious 2035 EV Goals

A self-driving car with no steering wheel or pedals from GM isn’t arriving as originally intended. GM plans to use a production version of the next-gen Bolt EV due in 2025, it might have a steering wheel and pedals. General Motors’ Cruise self-driving technology company will no longer use...

GM puts self-driving car without steering wheel and pedals on hold

Just a few years back, the U.S. truck market enjoyed a brief golden age of diesel-powered half-ton pickups. Ford dropped a 3.0-liter Power Stroke into the F-150, Ram put its 3.0-liter EcoDiesel in the Ram 1500, Jeep borrowed its own version of that engine for the Gladiator, and GM offered its 3.0-liter Duramax in the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado. Oh, the bounties of low-end torque that were reaped, the magnificent highway fuel economy that was observed. With that kind of competition, GM evidently figured it ought to upgrade its compression-ignition inline-six, which it did—just in time for everyone else to abandon small diesels.

Tested: 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 Duramax Is Last Diesel Standing

The Chevrolet Corvette C8 marked a revolutionary shift in the automotive world, combining the allure of a luxury sports car with a surprisingly affordable price tag. Priced initially at an MSRP of $59,995, the C8 Corvette offered an enticing entry point into the realm of high-performance vehicles. We will delve...

Here's How Much A Chevy C8 Corvette Depreciates After 4 Years

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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The 2025 Nissan Altima is losing a popular trim. 
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Nissan Is Dropping 1 of Its Most Powerful Sedans

Charlotte, NC

Bryce Young looked like a high schooler on the first day of training camp. The Carolina Panthers were among the NFL teams to open training camp on Tuesday. The Panthers are coming off a 2-15 season so there's much to be done and fans are hopeful that second year quarterback Bryce Young can make a big leap in 2024.

Bryce Young Had First Day of School Vibes When He Arrived at Panthers Training Camp

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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The 2.3-liter Ecoboost is a small-but-mighty Ford engine that's powered Mustangs, SUVs, pickups, and more. Here's every Ford model with one under the hood.

Every Ford Model Powered By The 2.3L Ecoboost Engine

The wait is almost over. General Motors is set to reveal the much-anticipated C8 Corvette ZR1, the pinnacle of performance within the iconic American sports car lineup, on July 25th. This marks a new chapter for the legendary ZR1 badge, previously offered on the C4, C6, and C7 generations as the ultimate expression of Corvette’s power and capability.

General Motors to Reveal the 2025 Corvette C8 ZR1: Anticipated Game-Changer in American High-Performance Cars

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The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 57,741 vehicles. This includes Ford, Toyota and General Motors vehicles.

Ford, Toyota, General Motors among 57,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

“Big Pat,” a longtime and vital member of the Charlotte Hornets franchise, has died, the team confirmed Wednesday.

Longtime Hornets PA announcer Patrick ‘Big Pat’ Doughty dies

Coach Canales focuses on mentality at first day of Panthers training camp.

Coach Canales focuses on mentality at first day of Panthers training camp

There are several similarities between the 2024 GMC Acadia, 2024 Chevy Traverse, and 2025 Buick Enclave. All three crossovers ride on the GM C1 platform, all three debut an all-new third generation for their respective nameplates, and all three cradle the turbocharged 2.5L I4 LK0 gasoline engine. But the similarities don’t stop there – in fact, all three crossovers also share the same doors. Now, GM Authority is diving into the reasons why the 2024 GMC Acadia, 2024 Chevy Traverse, and 2025 Buick Enclave share doors.

2024 GMC Acadia And Chevy Traverse, 2025 Buick Enclave All Share Same Doors: Here’s Why

General Motors has revealed new details about the upcoming C8 Corvette ZR1, including confirmation that it will be a 2025 model year vehicle. While the official reveal is set for July 25th, the exact date buyers can expect the car to be available remains unknown. A leaked dealer email suggests...

2025 C8 Corvette ZR1: Twin-Turbo LT7 V8 Engine, Production Details, and July 25th Reveal

Denver, CO

The YouTube channel Out of Spec Renew recently met up with the Classic EV Conversion team near Denver, CO to check out their 1980’s Pontiac Fiero GT conversion. The auto shop specializes in preserving the character of classic cars while electrifying them for the modern age. This well-executed Fiero GT conversion is the one that put them on the map.

Don’t Be Fooled: This Pontiac Fiero Has A Tesla Model S Powertrain

Ford Mustang sales increased in the United States and Mexico during the second quarter of 2024, and recorded 47 deliveries in Brazil, 7 in Argentina, and 18 in Colombia. In the United States, Ford Mustang deliveries totaled 13,737 units in Q2 2024, an increase of about 28 percent compared to 10,760 units sold in Q2 2023.

Ford Mustang Sales Up 28 Percent In Q1 2024

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

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Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Iredell County, NC

Iredell County Animal Services is teaming up with two other non-profit organizations in the area to address cat colonies across the counties.

Non-profits address Iredell County ‘cat colonies’

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GM killed Bolt EV and it’s outsold other Chevy EVs in 2024

Despite being discontinued, the Chevy Bolt EV has outsold the Blazer EV in the first half of 2024. Launched last year, the Blazer EV appears to...

GM killed Bolt EV and it’s outsold other Chevy EVs in 2024

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