July 7, 2014

IMPORTANT: Recall list grows for GM, Ford, Chrysler, Nissan, Graco

Recalls have become a way of life. One reporter has noted that because they are happening so frequently consumers are ignoring them. Not smart. Don’t ignore a recall notice if your vehicle or child seat is […]

June 26, 2014

Tow capacity released for 2015 Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500

Since GM has accepted the Society of Automotive Engineers towing Standard (SAE J2807), a lot of people have been wondering what impact the re-evaluation will have on capacity, but it appears that truck buyers will be […]

May 12, 2014

Monday recall parade: Buick LaCrosse, Chevy Malibu, Ford Escape, Chrysler minivans

I hate starting my week (as I’m sure you do) with the reports of major recalls, but here is the latest list. If you own own one of the vehicles listed here, contact your dealer or […]

May 5, 2014

2015 GMC Canyon offers features for mid-size family truck and added safety

We haven’t driven GMC’s new mid-size Canyon yet. Its introduction isn’t scheduled until fall, but I suspect there will be a range of new features designed to set this truck apart from the pack. There will, […]

May 3, 2014

Your Other Wheels: Texas Autowriters name Cars of Texas

It happens every spring. About 50 Texas auto journalists and photographers take to the Texas Motor Speedway to evaluate a nearly equal number of cars and crossover vehicles (and not just a few performance cars) to […]

March 31, 2014

URGENT: GM issues recalls for current Silverado, Sierra and full-size SUVs

What is happening with General Motors? I hate to do negative articles about any single vehicle or supplier, but a thinking person has to question the number of serious recalls that GM has been forced to […]

January 14, 2014

Silverado and Corvette Stingray are Truck and Car of the Year

It is extremely rare for one vehicle manufacturer to win both the Car of the Year and Truck of the Year honors at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, but Chevy proved that it can […]

January 11, 2014

RECALL: 2014 Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks

A software problem that can cause engine fires has prompted a voluntary recall of GM’s recently introduced Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. Eight fires with no reported injuries have occurred, prompting the company’s action. It […]

November 20, 2013

2015 Chevy Colorado unveiled today; available in late 2014

There has been much debate about the future of midsize trucks in America. For years, the only available ones have been the Toyota Tacoma and the Nissan Frontier; both have been good consistent performers but are […]

October 29, 2013

2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is Truck of Texas

Let me begin this by saying: there is no such thing as a bad new truck in 2013. Whether you are committed to Ram, Silverado, GMC, Ford or Tundra, you will find the latest offerings are […]

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