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July 31 2020 - The New Hummer EV Will Be A GMC Product

Announced at this year’s Super Bowl, we now know that the upcoming Hummer EV will be a GMC product and that it will be introduced this fall. The new GMC Hummer EV was supposed to have already been shown, but the coronavirus pandemic slowed plans for the new electric pickup. It will launch in the fall and arrive on the market in early 2022. GMC says it will offer up to 1,000 horsepower and a...

July 22 2020 - 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 vs. 2020 Toyota Tundra

The Sierra is taking over the beginning of the decade with class-leading features in key areas. Canadian light duty truck owners are also turning to the Sierra more than ever because of its great entry MSRP, masterful towing capability, engine options and efficiency. These qualities have made many light-duty pickup manufacturers nervous about the Sierra’s new standards. Here, we compare how the...

June 26 2020 - Five Tips to Tow Safely This Summer

With summer finally arriving, many truck and SUV owners will be latching on a boat or a trailer or a camper on their vehicles and heading out. That’s especially true this year where most of us are going to be exploring our own province for our summer vacation. So, if you do have to tow this summer, here are a few tips to make sure you do it safely. Keep an eye on towing capacity limits Your...

June 16 2020 - GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax vs. Ram 1500 EcoDiesel

Picking the right truck with the right engine can be quite an operation. With so many performance details, feature combinations and more, one missed piece of information may cost you more in the long run. Deciding on including a diesel engine is just the start of the shopping adventure. The GMC Sierra 1500 features the 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel. It’s a class-leading engine with serious...

May 27 2020 - 2020 Buick Encore GX vs 2020 Mazda CX-3: Affordable luxury

Have you decided that your current SUV is too big and want an easier option to drive around the city and park? Maybe your children have grown up and they are taking their own car now. Or maybe you just don't need to load a bundle of things in the trunk anymore. If this is your case and you want a more compact SUV that remains luxurious and refined, the new Buick Encore GX may be the ideal...

May 18 2020 - 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Specs, Price, and Trims

The 2020 GMC Sierra is offered in a range of versions to meet as many needs as possible. Here’s an overview of the versions offered in the 2020 GMC Sierra lineup. Versions and equipment Sierra - $43,598 Chrome front and rear bumpers 4.3L V6 engine with Direct Injection, Active Fuel Management®, Variable Valve Timing and 6-speed automatic transmission StabiliTrak® with Traction Control Hill...

April 29 2020 - GM payment assistance and lease extension information

The current COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone in Canada. Fortunately, General Motors has put steps in place to help owners get either payment relief or to get a lease extension if their vehicle is due back right now. Here is a little bit of helpful information if you have been impacted financially by the virus. GM Payment Relief in Canada For starters, GM Financial has decided to waive...

April 25 2020 - Three things to know about the 2020 Buick Encore GX

The all-new 2020 Buick Encore GX was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November and is now just about to arrive on the market. Starting at just $ 26,098, the 2020 Encore GX will provide its owners with quite a bit of luxury at an attainable starting price. The Encore GX is designed as a luxury SUV that competes in a segment of mainstream models. If you would like to get everything you...

March 29 2020 - Shopping for a car online without losing your mind

Thanks to technological developments in recent years, the process of buying a car has been surprisingly simplified. In fact, it has become so easy that many buyers are now turning to their computers to configure and order their next vehicle. An essential configuration tool If online car shopping is on the rise, it's largely thanks to online configurators, a tool now available on several...

March 18 2020 - 2020 Buick Enclave vs 2020 Acura MDX

The Enclave is a full-size SUV that comfortably seats seven passengers and has abundant power, cargo capacity, advanced technology, and more. It offers three primary trims with many standard amenities that continue to beat the competition in several categories. Here, we compare it to the 2020 Acura MDX. The Enclave is nearly 200 mm longer, has a 150 mm longer wheelbase, and is slightly wider...

February 14 2020 - GMC truck interiors are about to go upmarket

GMC understands the needs of pickup truck buyers more than most other truck builders. With its Denali versions and its premium features such as its revolutionary 15-camera system, GMC has been combining refinement and capability for far longer than its competition. GMC understands that truck buyers want to have a premium experience behind the wheel of their full-size truck and is already...

January 27 2020 - 2020 GMC Sierra vs 2020 Ford F-150

Buying a new full-size truck is never a task to be taken lightly. The last few years have seen revised or completely new entries, all of which have been improved in every considerable way. The few full-size light-duty trucks available in Canada account for no less than 21% of all new vehicle sales. As such, the stakes are very high. Now, the Ford F-150 continues to dominate the segment – we’ll...