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GM's 2027 Truck Launch: New V8s, 555-HP Diesel, and the End of the Oil Dipstick
automotive17 days ago

GM's 2027 Truck Launch: New V8s, 555-HP Diesel, and the End of the Oil Dipstick

General Motors has unveiled the powertrain lineup for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, featuring new sixth-generation small-block V8s and a record-setting heavy-duty diesel. The new 5.7-liter L76 and 6.6-liter L78 engines replace older units with increased power but remove traditional oil dipsticks in favor of digital monitoring. The heavy-duty segment gains the 8.3-liter 'Mongoose' Duramax turbodiesel, which produces 555 horsepower and 1,230 pound-feet of torque, surpassing Ford's Power Stroke. GM emphasizes that these engines were designed for real-world truck usage, including towing and off-road capability, while maintaining a strategy that balances internal combustion with future electric vehicle development.

via Jalopnik|
#automotive#chevrolet-silverado#duramax
GM Unveils 6.6L V8 to Revive Truck Dominance Amid Engine Recall Scrutiny
automotive25 days ago

GM Unveils 6.6L V8 to Revive Truck Dominance Amid Engine Recall Scrutiny

General Motors has launched its sixth-generation small-block V8 engines for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, featuring a new 6.6-liter unit that produces 481 horsepower and 501 pound-feet of torque. This flagship engine, designated the L78, aims to restore consumer confidence after ongoing NHTSA investigations into failures in the previous 6.2-liter model. GM emphasizes a completely redesigned lubrication system and dual fuel injection to improve reliability and efficiency, positioning these trucks against Ford and Ram in a renewed 'truck wars' competition.

via Road & Track|
#automotive#chevrolet-silverado#general-motors
GM Launches 2027 Silverado and Sierra with New Gen 6 V8s to Defend Truck Dominance
automotive25 days ago

GM Launches 2027 Silverado and Sierra with New Gen 6 V8s to Defend Truck Dominance

General Motors has released detailed specifications for the new 5.7-liter L76 and 6.6-liter L78 V8 engines for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. The smaller engine offers higher towing capacity, while the larger unit provides peak performance. GM emphasizes these new designs address previous reliability issues and maintain the brand's leadership in the full-size pickup segment.

via Motor1.com|
#2027-model-year#automotive#chevrolet-silverado
GM Launches New V8 Engines to Defend Truck Market Dominance
automotive26 days ago

GM Launches New V8 Engines to Defend Truck Market Dominance

General Motors has unveiled a new engine lineup for its 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups, featuring two new V8 engines, a diesel option, and an enhanced four-cylinder turbo. The move aims to maintain GM's sales leadership in the full-size truck segment against Ford and Stellantis. GM executives stated that the development of these engines began in 2018, predating recent regulatory changes by the Trump administration that reduced EV incentives and fuel economy rules. The company expects these updates to sustain its six-year streak of outselling competitors in this highly profitable segment.

via CNBC|
#automotive#chevrolet-silverado#ford-motor
GM Reverses Course on Phone Projection with New Split-Screen UI for 2027 Trucks
automotive27 days ago

GM Reverses Course on Phone Projection with New Split-Screen UI for 2027 Trucks

General Motors has officially abandoned its previous stance against third-party phone projection, integrating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto into a new split-screen interface for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. The update, which debuts later this year, features a high-contrast design, a new passenger display, and a revamped Super Cruise visualization, marking a significant shift in GM's digital strategy.

via The Drive|
#android-auto#apple-carplay#automotive
GM’s 2027 Trucks Feature Split-Screen CarPlay and Android Auto to Reduce Driver Distraction
automotive-technology27 days ago

GM’s 2027 Trucks Feature Split-Screen CarPlay and Android Auto to Reduce Driver Distraction

General Motors is introducing a new infotainment system for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra that integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via a split-screen layout. This design allows drivers to access phone functions while simultaneously viewing vehicle gauges and native controls, addressing previous issues where third-party apps obscured critical driving data. The update includes a dedicated passenger display and enhanced Super Cruise visualization, marking a strategic shift to improve usability in gas-powered vehicles before a future transition to native software.

via Engadget|
#android-auto#automotive-technology#carplay
GM Redefines Truck Tech with New UI, Passenger Screens, and CarPlay Return
automotive-technology28 days ago

GM Redefines Truck Tech with New UI, Passenger Screens, and CarPlay Return

General Motors has unveiled a new user interface for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, prioritizing simplicity and reduced cognitive load. The system features a split-view home screen, a new 3D visualization for Super Cruise, and a dedicated passenger screen with polarized privacy filters. Notably, GM reintegrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in a 'window-in-window' format, reversing its previous stance on EVs. The interface is built on a scalable software foundation for gas, diesel, and electric vehicles, with continuous over-the-air updates planned.

via General Motors|
#automotive-technology#chevrolet-silverado#general-motors
GM's 2027 Silverado and Sierra Debut a New 'Smartphone-Style' Interface to Fix Infotainment Friction
technology28 days ago

GM's 2027 Silverado and Sierra Debut a New 'Smartphone-Style' Interface to Fix Infotainment Friction

General Motors is launching a redesigned in-vehicle software system for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, featuring a split-screen layout that allows native features and phone projection to coexist. The update aims to reduce driver cognitive load by simplifying controls and improving the Super Cruise driver-assist display.

via CNBC|
#apple-carplay#chevrolet-silverado#general-motors
GM Reboots the V8 Legend with 350, 400, and 409 Displacements for Silverado and Corvette
technology3 months ago

GM Reboots the V8 Legend with 350, 400, and 409 Displacements for Silverado and Corvette

GM is expanding its new small-block V8 lineup with a 5.7L/350 for the Silverado (replacing the 5.3L L83), a 6.6L/400 for the Silverado (replacing the 6.2L L87) and a 6.7L/LS6 (409 cu in) producing about 535 hp for the Corvette Grand Sport; the engines share a common block design and will be produced at Tonawanda, NY and St. Catharines, ON, with the LS6 already being assembled in Flint, MI. More specifics are expected as the 2027 Silverado goes to on-sale later this year.

via The Drive|
#chevrolet-silverado#corvette-grand-sport#gm
2023 Jeep Gladiator Takes the Lead as Cheapest Diesel Pickup Truck
automotive3 years ago

2023 Jeep Gladiator Takes the Lead as Cheapest Diesel Pickup Truck

The Jeep Gladiator is the cheapest diesel pickup truck available in 2023, starting at $47,240 for the Willys Sport trim with a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 engine. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT is the next cheapest option, starting at $54,635 with a 3.0-liter Duramax I6 engine. The Ford F-250 Super Duty is the cheapest heavy-duty diesel pickup truck, starting at $55,860 with a 6.7-liter PowerStroke V8 engine.

via MotorBiscuit|
#automotive#chevrolet-silverado#diesel-engines