GM Pulls HD Radio From 2021 Silverado and Sierra Pickups Over Chip Shortage
You probably already know there’s an ongoing semiconductor shortage that’s wreaking havoc on new cars and trucks. Not only are new vehicles hard to come by because of this pandemic-caused…
GMC Is Offering Free In-Car WiFi So People Can Work From Anywhere
Wake up, brush teeth, get dressed, commute. That was everyday life until COVID-19 forced many out of their offices and into their homes. But as things begin to pivot back…
Wild-Looking ‘Open Rotor’ Engine Could Cut Airliner Emissions by a Massive 20 Percent
Airlines are a major source of airborne pollution, and making them more sustainable is a goal of governments and the aviation industry alike. There have been several proposed solutions to…
This Turntable Car Ferry Is The Last Of Its Kind And A Thing Of Engineering Beauty
There’s something fascinating about small, old car ferries, isn’t there? These dinky vessels imbue a brilliant sense of adventure, particularly when you’re boarding one somewhere remote and spectacular like northern…
VW Golf GTI Mk6 Has VR6 Engine And Only Two Seats
Bring back the VR6. Do you miss VW’s oddball VR6 engine? Well then, you’re going to like what this VW MK6 GTI owner did to their hatchback. After spending a…
Honda Developing Shoe-Based Navi System For Visually Impaired
Pretty cool tech from the Japanese automaker. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a new firm called Ashirase, Inc. It’s the first startup that came from Ignition, Honda’s new business creation…
Report Warns Trucks Are Getting Bigger, Becoming Dangerous
Pedestrian deaths rose 46 percent over the last decade. Today’s full-size pickup trucks are larger and heavier than ever, towering over the other vehicles on the road. The big brutes…
GM Now Offers OnStar Service To Anyone Through Guardian App
It was previously only available to owners of GM vehicles. General Motors introduced its OnStar connected service a quarter of a century ago. Initially offered as a luxury item on…
2021 BMW M550i, 540i Getting Software Update To Fix Slow 0-60 Times
Power is there, it just needs to reach the ground. Motor1.com generally doesn’t do instrumented performance testing on new vehicles, but Car and Driver has done just that for decades.…
New Info Offers Details On GMC Hummer EV Extreme Off-Road Package
There are skid plates, extra cameras, locking differentials, different wheels, and more. The 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 will come standard with the Extreme Off-Road Package, and it’ll be optional on…