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General Motors has confirmed the specifications for its new 8.3-liter Duramax turbo-diesel V8, which will power the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD. The engine produces 1,230 lb-ft of torque, directly challenging Ford's 6.7-liter Power Stroke. This addition completes a four-engine lineup for GM's 2027 pickups, which also includes two new naturally aspirated V8s and an upgraded turbocharged four-cylinder.
General Motors has officially confirmed the development of an 8.3-liter Duramax turbo-diesel V8, codenamed 'Mongoose,' for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD. This engine is designed to outperform Ford’s 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel, which is nicknamed the 'Scorpion.' While specific horsepower and torque figures remain undisclosed, the new unit is expected to exceed 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque. This move follows GM’s recent launch of new small-block V8s for its half-ton trucks, marking the first time a Duramax in a pickup exceeds 6.6 liters since 2000.
GM teases an 8.3-liter Duramax V8 turbo-diesel codenamed 'Mongoose' for the 2027 Silverado HD and Sierra HD, signaling a direct challenge to Ford's Power Stroke; exact horsepower and torque aren’t released yet, but GM says it will replace the current 6.6L Duramax and could debut with styling updates before year’s end.
Toyota, General Motors, and Ford have joined a coalition urging President Trump to maintain the ban on Chinese carmakers entering the United States, signaling industry support for continued barriers amid U.S.–China tensions.
GM’s 6.6-liter Gen 6 small-block V-8 (L78) debuts in the 2027 Silverado/Sierra, delivering 481 hp and 501 lb-ft to become the most powerful naturally aspirated pickup, aided by increased displacement, a larger throttle body, a new intake, and a 12.5:1 compression; it uses a dual direct/port fuel system for efficiency and emissions and features a completely new oiling architecture with a pan-integrated cooler and a variable-displacement oil pump—plus a digital oil level sensor in the cabin because there’s no dipstick; GM backs the engine with a 10-year/150,000-mile warranty. Availability at launch includes the 6.6L alongside a smaller 5.7L V-8, upgraded four-cylinder turbo, and refreshed Duramax diesel.
GM has unveiled two sixth-generation Small-Block V8s for the 2027 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500: a 5.7-liter L76 with 402 hp and 428 lb-ft, and a 6.6-liter L78 with 481 hp and 501 lb-ft. The 5.7L displaces 350 cu in, benefits from higher compression and tuned intake, and can tow up to 13,700 lbs (Silverado) or 13,500 lbs (Sierra). The 6.6L focuses on performance, rated at 9,700 lbs (Silverado) and 9,400 lbs (Sierra). Both engines use direct+port injection and will be built at Flint, with added capacity at Tonawanda and St. Catharines, and will arrive with the next-gen trucks later this year.
GM will remove traditional oil dipsticks from the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra V8s in favor of digital oil-level monitoring displayed on-screen, with the new Gen Six small-block engines (L76/L78) replacing older L84/L87; the diesel Duramax 3.0L remains as an option. While the system aims to simplify maintenance and prevent low-oil neglect, critics worry about losing a physical backup for checking oil."
GM's preview of updated Silverado and Sierra dashboards shows a split-screen CarPlay/Android Auto UI, suggesting CarPlay could return to GM EVs after years of a GM/Google co-developed system. GM says the new interface is built on a single scalable foundation across gas, diesel and electric vehicles, with the split-screen design keeping navigation and vehicle controls visible. The update references updated CarPlay/Android Auto for the 2027 gas Sierra and Silverado 1500s, but GM has given no confirmation about EV plans beyond these models, leaving the question of CarPlay's fate in GM’s electric lineup unresolved.
GM revamps its infotainment with a higher-contrast UI and will integrate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto alongside native apps, signaling a shift away from the prior plan to drop them; the update kicks off in trucks before expanding, while the digest also reports Land Rover using Stellantis for a U.S.-built Defender pickup to dodge the Chicken Tax, Toyota Highlander’s next-generation EV delay pushing into 2027 with the current gas model ending by year-end, BMW adding 3D ADAS visualizations, Waymo planning a Tokyo autonomous taxi launch by 2027, and a costly Fiat 500 restomod in the UK.
GM will debut a split-screen infotainment UI in the 2027 Silverado and Sierra that lets CarPlay and Android Auto run alongside the vehicle’s gauges on a large display, keeping support for gas-powered GM vehicles while exploring more deeply integrated software experiences.
GM has introduced a next-generation, software-defined in-cabin UI that will debut on the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and 2027 GMC Sierra, featuring high-contrast, scalable displays, a reimagined multi-view home screen with navigation and trailering data, mode-aware instrument clusters, and 3D driving visualization linked to Super Cruise. The system emphasizes simple, fast access, hands-free controls, and seamless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay integration, plus built-in Google apps and passenger-content screens. Built on an OTA-updatable software foundation, the UI aims to evolve over time and includes specialized towing features like hands-free trailering, Hitch View, and trailer-light checks, with mobile app integration for trailer management.
GM is updating the software in its Silverado and Sierra trucks to display CarPlay and Android Auto inside a large picture‑in‑picture card, while keeping GM’s native infotainment for trailering and other controls. The 2027 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 will launch with the new UI later this year for new customers, featuring bigger buttons, smoother transitions, and trailer‑aware navigation; existing owners will keep the older interface. The move marks GM’s return to phone mirroring in its trucks after years of not supporting CarPlay/Android Auto in EVs, aiming to reduce distractions and improve usability on the trucks’ expansive screens.
GM will debut a new in-vehicle infotainment system with the redesigned 2027 Silverado and Sierra, featuring a smartphone-like interface that surfaces key controls, a window-in-window integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a major upgrade to the Super Cruise display, as part of a broader shift to a design-led digital experience across its vehicles.
GM is removing Apple CarPlay (and Android Auto) from its latest EVs and plans to drop CarPlay from gas models around 2028 when it rolls out its own centralized Android Automotive-based system, aiming for deeper in-car integration and data control—including EV charging-aware navigation—without relying on a smartphone. CarPlay Ultra remains a broader cockpit solution but is slow to spread and currently requires an iPhone, with Aston Martin offering it so far and other brands showing interest. Despite CarPlay’s broad availability today, GM’s move signals a shift toward native software ecosystems and ongoing data-privacy considerations.
GM is pursuing domestically sourced, next-generation battery cells—starting with sodium-ion for energy storage—with a plan to commercialize by 2029 and reduce U.S. dependence on Chinese materials, while Ford faces scrutiny over its China ties.