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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's 8.3L Duramax Diesel Delivers 1,230 lb-ft of Torque for 2027 HD Trucks
automotive18 days ago

GM's 8.3L Duramax Diesel Delivers 1,230 lb-ft of Torque for 2027 HD Trucks

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.

via roadandtrack.com|
#automotive#chevy-silverado#diesel-engine
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
automotive26 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 Reintroduces Split-Screen CarPlay in 2027 Trucks, Leaving EV Future Uncertain
technology26 days ago

GM Reintroduces Split-Screen CarPlay in 2027 Trucks, Leaving EV Future Uncertain

General Motors has unveiled a new user interface for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra that reintegrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via a split-screen layout. While the update confirms phone projection for gas and diesel trucks, GM has not confirmed whether this feature will extend to its electric vehicle lineup, which previously dropped these services in favor of native software.

via electrek.co|
#2027-silverado#android-auto#apple-carplay
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
Fatal Motorcycle Crashes Claim Lives in Multiple Virginia Counties and Iowa
accidents3 years ago

Fatal Motorcycle Crashes Claim Lives in Multiple Virginia Counties and Iowa

Two people were killed in a motorcycle crash in Scott County, Virginia, when an eastbound Harley-Davidson motorcycle crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a GMC Sierra. The motorcyclist, Michael Leonard, 61, and the passenger, Glenda Hopkins, 63, both from Kingsport, died at the scene. The driver of the GMC sustained minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. No charges have been filed in relation to the crash.

via WJHL-TV News Channel 11|
#accidents#fatalities#gmc-sierra
"2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4X and Extreme AEV Edition: The Ultimate Muscle Trucks"
automotive3 years ago

"2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4X and Extreme AEV Edition: The Ultimate Muscle Trucks"

GMC has unveiled the 2024 Sierra HD AT4X, an off-road specific heavy-duty truck that will be available in the fall. The truck features Multimatic DSSV dampers, upper and lower control arms, steering knuckles, and an e-locking differential at the rear. It will be available with a Duramax 6.6-liter V8 turbodiesel engine that makes 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft of torque, or a 6.6-liter V8 gas engine that makes 401 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque. The truck can tow up to 18,500 pounds and has a ground clearance of 11.6 inches.

via Jalopnik|
#automotive#duramax-engine#gmc-sierra