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celebrity cars
Michael Jackson's Creepy Neverland Fire Engine
Were you interested in buying Michael Jackson's Neverland GMC Fire Engine when the now-deceased King of Pop put it up for auction in April, then canceled it? Our guess is you'll get a second shot. Macabre thoughts? Sure. [Julien's Auctions]
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By Ray WertComment by harumph: Let the body cool off a little bit before you take shameless advantage of the situation. Wow. 14 Responses | Other threads
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new cars
2010 GMC Terrain Pricing Starts At $24,995
Itching for the 32 MPG highway 2010 Chevy Equinox but really want it with a GMC badge? It'll be a $1,810 premium on the base model as the 2010 GMC Terrain starts at $24,995. Full details below. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Ash78: Driving that Terrain, high up and vain. Suburbanites you'd better watch your speed. 11 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
GM Kills Ironhide, Ceases Production Of TopKick, Kodiak
Just weeks before Transformers 2 hits theaters, GM's killed Ironhide, announcing they'll be ceasing production of medium duty trucks after being unable to find a buyer due to the Carpocalypse. Goodbye, GMC TopKick and Chevy Kodiak. You'll both be missed. More » -
24 hours of lemons
What's It Really Like To Build And Race A 24 Hours Of LeMons Machine?
We've seen a lot of videos made by LeMons teams about their racing experience, but this one may be the best yet. It's the story of Team First Blood's adventures at LeMons Detroit-ish 2008. More »
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Comment by FuzzlessPlushroom, ya fuckin' berk: "Who says 'full-out destruction'?" "Me." "Ah, yeah." "We're keepin' the hood, though." Also: So glad to see "Paper Planes" being spread by someone other... 3 Responses | Other threads
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over the back fence
GM Considering Zeta RWD Platform For Other Brands: GMC Denali ST?
We all know it's now official. Pontiac is dead and GM's CEO confirmed the Pontiac G8's death, so what's to come of the RWD Zeta platform? GoAuto says it'll carry on. GMC Denali ST anyone? More » -
Bonus QOTD
What Are The "Four Core" GM Brands?
Fritz Henderson, GM CEO and possible cyborg, said the company's plan is built around "four core brands." He also said people shouldn't speculate, which we're guessing was a joke. What will the four brands be? More » -
Carpocalypse
GM may kill GMC, Pontiac (finally) brands as part of broader cost-cutting measures. [Automotive News]
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new york auto show
2010 GMC Terrain: Rugged Looks And 30 MPG
The 2010 GMC Terrain will debut next week at the New York Auto Show, bringing a considerably more rugged attitude to GM's small SUV platform. One might say it's even more "like a rock." More » -
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blogging the auto bloggers
GMC Terrain First Auto Embargo Broken By Twitter
According to a Twitter "tweet" from a GM PR person this morning, the new 2010 GMC Terrain will be unveiled April 5th and is expected to achieve a fuel economy rating of 30 MPG.
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By Ray WertComment by RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment: This twitting crap is stupid. Oh, and I thought the Terrain had been announced? Or what all does the embargo entail? 12 Responses | Other threads
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ad watch
GMC: Bring On The Infrastructure... Please!
Although they played cagey with us, we told you domestic automakers were banking on infrastructure spending helping truck sales. Now there's this new GMC truck commercial that proves us right. More »
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Comment by dankicksass: FUCK GMC. They are the poster child for what is wrong with General Motors' product offerings. When was the last... 14 Responses | Other threads
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down on the street
1968 GMC Pickup Truck
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. There's no reason that Truck Monday shouldn't fall on a Saturday!
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Comment by Leeeeena - 1000 Club: I love the old yellow-on-black California plates! One of my friends said you might be able to still get... 6 Responses | Other threads
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offbeat news
Scouting Magazine Picks Five Best Vehicles For Playing With Kids
Some of us were Scouts as kids, now we see the organization as a vaguely-militaristic-indoctrination club for parents living vicariously through their children, but hey, they've picked their five favorite kiddy-haulers. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by pauljones: Scouting Magazine = Fail. In my days as a Boy Scout, parents only drove one brand of cars: JEEPS, DAGNABBIT, JEEPS!!! Honda... 22 Responses | Other threads
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offbeat news
Hummer Tops Recent Study Of Most Ticketed Vehicles
A study of traffic tickets revealing the most and least ticketed vehicles reinforces obvious stereotypes: Hummer owners are arrogant, self-centered and over-indulgent, while drivers of Buick Park Avenues appear to have no discernible pulse. More » -
down on the street
1953 Chevrolet Pickup Truck
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Truck Monday is upon us again, and we're going way back!
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Comment by Elderly Douche: So nice looking. While it may be a cliché, you can't hjelp but saying they don't make it like they... 9 Responses | Other threads
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presidential limo
Obama's New Cadillac Limo Officially Unveiled
President-Elect Barack Obama's getting a new Cadillac Limousine in time for his inauguration on January 20th. Here are the first official photos. The new limo’s a rolling symbol of the President’s power and GM’s marketing. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Chris P. Bacon: N frnt nd hydrlcs? N nfrmtn n wht knd f str? N spnnrs? thght ths wr stpls fr blck... 95 Responses | Other threads
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I Like Rick-Rolling
GMC Yukon Hybrids Carry Thanksgiving Day Floats In Rick-Rolled Macy's Parade
While we're not sure if the Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends float from yesterday's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was one of the five floats being hauled by a GMC Yukon Hybrid, but we kind of hope it was. If only so that we could know an automaker was somehow involved in bringing us this first ever road-going rick-roll. But oh, that Rick Astley. That guy and his internets...what a bunch of pranksters! [Gizmodo, Star-Telegram]
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By Ray WertComment by smalleyxb122: You have to admire Astley's willingness to embrace having become a punch line. Much respect. 6 Responses | Other threads
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jalopnik reviews
Jalopnik's 2009 Pickup Truck Comparison Head-To-Head Jubilee Event Challenge Spectacular!
We've had an abnormally high number of pickup truck first drives recently — the 2009 Ford F-150, the 2008 Toyota Tundra, the 2009 Chevy Silverado and the 2009 Dodge Ram. Why? Because we've been working in conjunction with PickupTrucks.com to bring you a full blown comparison on the 2009 models of every half-ton truck currently for sale in the 'merican market and here it is. It's got all the numbers on towing, handling, braking and acceleration — everything a serious truck buyer could ever need. Frankly, that's the easy part. The subjective determination of which one's the best? That's harder to nail down, but it's what we're here for. More » -
down on the street bonus edition
GMC Truck Plus Lincoln Premiere: Because You Can!
This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. Say over here you've got a late-50s Lincoln Premiere that's totally wrecked in front, and over there you've got a GMC truck with a bashed-in rear. You could do the boring thing and part them out or something, but the owner of this fine automobile decided to join the two good halves! Sure, it's completely ridiculous, but the workmanship appears to be pretty good and it's most definitely not the same old thing. Delta5 found this truckcar down on the Chicago street; make the jump to read his description. More »
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Comment by Officer BLW, Royal Canadian Grammar Polis.: Worst thing to happen to a Lincoln since John Wilkes Booth. 6 Responses | Other threads
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2010 GMC Sierra
2010 GMC Sierra HD Spied Sporting A Minor Refresh
The guys at Pickuptrucks.com have snagged some shots of a 2010 GMC Sierra HD pickup in dually chassis-cab configuration. The most obvious change is in the grille area, where a honeycomb three-bar motif dominates, but overall the refresh is pretty minor. Rumors of a more-powerful Duramax available under the hood, possibly with urea injection for NOx emissions reduction, continue, helping Sierras so-equipped to meet the tough Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions regulations. No word on how long a tank of pee will last, though. We're not looking forward to finding jugs of that on the wall at the discount parts store. [Pickuptrucks.com]
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By Andrew StoyComment by Ze_Ben: 3 bars?!?! You sure GM isn't merging with FORD? 2 Responses | Other threads
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GMC Motorhome
The GMC Motorhome: A Retrospective
It's been 30 years since a GMC Motorhome last rolled off the production line in Pontiac, MI, and the RV geeks at SQUOB have assembled a collection of ads, images and commentary to celebrate. This icon of the 1970s was piloted by everyone from Barbie to Captain America and revolutionized the RV industry with its FWD Toronado-based powertrain. The recession of the late '70s killed the GMC Motorhome off after just six years of production, but collectors and a cult following have ensured that many of the 13,000 units produced are still on the road. We'll take ours in malaise brown and green, please. [SQUOB]
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By Andrew StoyComment by LTDScott's work is getting in the way of Jaloptime: Revolutionized? I can think of only two other FWD RVs off the top of my head (Renault based LeSharo, VW... 3 Responses | Other threads
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industry news
GM Considering Sale Of Medium-Duty Truck Division To Isuzu
According to Automotive News, GM is planning to sell its medium-duty commercial truck division to Isuzu (Ed. Note to Automotive News: "Medium-Duty" is not the same thing as "Mid-Size." Please make a note of this. Thanks!). According to Isuzu representatives, they have not been contacted by General Motors regarding the possible deal, but said they would respond positively to the prospect. The news comes after Navistar backed out of a deal on GM medium-duty trucks which would mirror the sale of the Ford commercial truck division to Sterling in 1997, though GM is in a considerably different financial situation now than the big blue oval was back in the 90's. GM has of course had a long term relationship with Isuzu in the heavy truck business, even sharing ownership with Isuzu on the DMAX diesel plant in Ohio. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by layabout returns: That guy is tiny,is it Hammonds Dad? 8 Responses | Other threads
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offbeat news
UPS Truck Turns Over A Million Miles In 22 Years
The odometer on Bret Boyd's big brown 1987 GMC rolled over to show all zeros recently. It was just another routine day in the same vehicle he's been behind the wheel of for his 22 years — as a UPS driver in East Texas. During that time the truck has reportedly gone through at least three engines and been repainted the same number of times, though we suppose it's hard not to lose count. What makes the GMC's longevity even more admirable is not just that the truck has never been in an accident during all that time, but also that Boyd has declined a new replacement vehicle. He prefers to just stick with ol' reliable, saying the truck feels "like home... sitting in the recliner in your house." [DallasNews] (Thanks Travis!)
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By Mark ArnoldComment by Bumblebee: This is one of those pictures we're going to look back on in 40 years and think, "How quaint." 9 Responses | Other threads
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warranties
GM Offering 12-Month, 12,000-Mile Bumper-To-Bumper Warranty On Certified Used Cars
General Motors is offering a transferable bumper-to-bumper warranty with zero deductible on all of the company's 60,000+ Certified Used Vehicles for one year or 12,000 miles, on top of their 100,000, five-year limited powertrain warranty. This offer is valid for anyone looking to get a Chevy, GMC, Buick, Saturn or Pontiac. The program doesn't extend to Hummer, Cadillac or Saab, each of whom offer a comprehensive used-car warranty program that is almost better than the new Saab warranty. Sounds like you've finally got an excuse to pick up that used GTO you've had your eye on. Press release below the jump. More »
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Comment by hoontastic: The 05/06 GTO Rocks sooo hard. If I had not tripped over the Gumball 3000 79 SE Trans Am "Bandit"... more » | Other threads
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2009 chevy tahoe xfe
Chevy, GMC Reveal XFE Versions Of Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe And Yukon For 2009
GM's just revealed a whole messload of details on their newest members of the GMT-900-based full-size SUV and truck lineup — the 2009 Chevy Silverado XFE, 2009 Chevy Tahoe XFE, 2009 GMC Sierra XFE and lastly, the 2009 GMC Yukon XFE. What's XFE? It stands for Xtra Fuel Economy and the four relative fuel-sippers join the already class-leading Chevy Cobalt XFE as vehicles GMs achieved added wallet-padding using a combination of mechanical, aerodynamic and mass-reducing enhancements. The tweaks help to deliver a 5% increase in EPA-estimated highway fuel economy and more than 7% improved mileage in city driving. They achieve 15 city and 21 highway mileage ratings versus comparable non-XFE models' 14/20 ratings. The XFE designation is only available on 2WD vehicles equipped with the 5.3-liter V8 mated to a six-speed transmission. But we're told they're able to accomplish the fuel economy bump without a knock to towing ratings. The Tahoe and Yukon are unchanged, while the Silverado and Sierra increase from 6,600 pounds to 7,000 pounds due to the new, six-speed transmission and high-capacity cooling package. Still with us? Good. Hit the jump for our take. More »
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By Ray WertComment by texasgreazer: from 14/20 up to 15/21 for the new XFE model. Sorry guys, but how dumb does GM think we are!?!?... 1 Responses | Other threads
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monterey auctions
The Ten Crappiest Cars Of The 2008 Monterey Auctions
The Pebble Beach Concours is always a spectacle of the well-heeled celebrating the well-known in the fancy-pants car show circuit. To go along with the car show wine is the cheese, also known as the Monterey Auctions, put on every year by the house of RM Auctions. There are always hit lists of the most desirable and historical cars crossing the blocks for huge sums of money; to wit, Edmunds Inside Line just did their "10 Best Cars at the 2008 Monterey Auctions" piece today. But we tire of such endeavors. That's why we dug around and found out what's at the bottom of the list. Below the fold: The ten crappiest cars at the 2008 Monterey Auctions. More » -
industry news
GM To Get More Layoffs, Lose A Brand
According to the WSJ, GM's early-August board meeting is likely to result in layoffs affecting both blue- and white-collar workforces. They're also reporting GM is seriously exploring sloughing off another brand, either by outright closure or by placing it up for sale, a-la Hummer's "strategic review." We've put together a quick brand-viabilityscorecardbreakdown after the jump for those of you playing along at home. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by Mazda Eric: I never understood what Saab was doing with GM, their cars seem like watered down Mercedes or Jaguars anyway, and... more » | Other threads
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found on ebay
Does YOUR Van Have Four Axles And A Sauna?
We've seen a Double Econoline and even a stretched Suburban, but most such weld-em-and-pray projects lack sufficient axles to really make a forceful statement. Not so with this 1984 GMC van, which features four axles, an overstuffed armchair, every marker light in the JC Whitney catalog, and a sauna. Really, a sauna! Thanks to Brent for the tip. More »
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Comment by super-sano: @mytdawg: I hear this car was on the short list for THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS III, but then they... more » | Other threads
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over the back fence
GMI: GMC Acadia, Lambda SUT Cut Like Bad Fraternity Pledges
We'd heard earlier this month GM was considering the possibility of cutting a brand — and Pontiac and GMC were the two we were told had the greatest possibility of seeing their head hit the chopping block. While apparently that's still being debated, the GM forum fan-boys over at GMInsideNews have come across news that two planned products in the GMC portfolio of platform prostitutes — the next GMC Acadia and a possible Acadia SUT — may be asked to leave the bunny ranch. What GMI's heard, after the jump. More » -
1968 gmc 2500
1968 GMC 2500, With Bonus GM Pickup Poll
While Alameda has a pretty nice beach on its Bay side (though with waves best measured in inches rather than feet), I haven't really been checking for interesting cars parked along the shoreline. That's because the section of the island near the San Francisco Bay is mostly landfill dating from the 1950s, which means the residents in the area tend to have garages for their collectible rides. However, you still see the occasional work truck parked in front of one of the big Polynesian-themed apartment buildings along the shore, and thus I was able to shoot this 40-year-old 3/4-ton survivor. More »
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Comment by FuzzlessPlushroom, ya fuckin' berk: Always liked the '71s, and it's beat to hell, too. more » | Other threads
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industry news
Honda Ridgeline The GM Truck Of The Future?
After disclosing yesterday that the GMT900 full-size truck/SUV platform will likely last beyond its original 2012 expiration date, a new report says that future trucks may appear on the Lambda platform. Using Lambda, the foundation for current GM SUVs such as the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave, would mark a shift away from body-on-frame pickup construction, since Lambda uses a lighter-weight unit-body chassis — think Honda Ridgeline. Except attractive, hopefully. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by TheLuigiian: The 2008 Colorado gets 18/24 MPG (currently 20 mpg overall) with a crew cab, 2wd and a four-cylinder engine that... more » | Other threads
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transformers 2
Ironhide Spotted With Can-Am Spyder, Motorcycle
More details regarding everyone's favorite movie sequel trickle in by the day. We know that filming is set to begin next week in the Philadelphia area and Ironhide, better known as the GMC Topkick, was spotted en route to the location for filming. The interesting item to note is what was being hauled along with Ironhide. A motorcycle was spotted in the bed of the truck as well as a Can-Am Spyder being hauled alongside. We could get all excited speculating about whether the motorcycle and Can-Am Spyder are miniature Transformers, but they're probably just props or stunt vehicles for the less robotic stars of Transformers 2. Click through for more details about the first shoot next week.
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2010 gmc terrain
2010 GMC Terrain
Here's the very first shots of the General's upcoming Theta-based crossover that's all about being "Professional Grade" — the 2010 GMC Terrain. The Terrain's showing a big block-like grille peeking through the semi-transparent bra it's wearing. Our spy shooters even indicate they believe the mesh you see surrounding said badge may in fact be indicative of a Denali trim. All we know is the Terrain will be kissing cousins to the Vue, and the next-generation 2010 Chevy Equinox. Also, it looks mind-numbingly boring. But if you're still interested — for god only knows what reason — hit the jump for the full spy report from the quick-to-shoot spy snappers at KGP. More » -
transformers
Ratchet, Ironhide Spotted; Transformers 2 Filming In Arizona?
Today's daily Transformers 2 update comes with more spotted Autobots and rumors of a filming location. Photographed in the Culver City, Calif. is this truck loaded up with Ironhide and Ratchet. This is the third Transformer spotting we've seen over the past week. Last Friday we saw twin Barricades, yesterday we caught glimpse of Optimus Prime and now we have Ratchet and Ironhide. My keen eye also noticed that all of the spotted Transformers are being hauled around from seemingly the same truck and trailer. That's one hell of a lucky truck driver. More »
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down on the street bonus edition
A Quartet Of Chevy Pickups Down On The Denver Street
Since Truck Monday has been a Down On The Street tradition for quite a few weeks, we might as well extend the concept to DOTS Bonus Edition. And who else but Denver's Kitt could go out and find not just one but four cool old Chevy pickups for us? We got what appears to be a '69, a '70, a '72, and a '77, each earning its keep in the 5280. It's a Quadra-Truck-Stravaganza! Make the jump to see four- count 'em, four- additional galleries! More »
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Comment by shoeless: Meh, the 60-66's are where it's at. Especially the 60-63 with the wrap-around windshield. more » | Other threads
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a-team
New A-Team Movie Given Green Light, Status Of GMC Van Unknown
A little part of our inner child just leapt for joy as we've just found out the long rumored movie adaptation of a new A-Team movie has been given the official go ahead. The new movie will have a speculative release date sometime in summer of 2009 and the entire cast of colorful characters is completely open for casting. The only things we know for sure are that John Singleton's in the directors chair, and Michael Bandt and Derek Haas have been tasked with the writing. All portend good signs so we're fairly hopeful the result will be something good — or at least better than the horror that was the new Knight Rider made-for-TV movie. Now, the most important question for us is obvious, what heavy hauler gets to snag the role of the raddest hot rod van ever to grace the small screen? More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Hello_Newman: It's probably going to be an SUV, as vans were cool in the 80's but aren't so much now. I... more » | Other threads
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jalopnik reviews
2008 GMC Yukon Denali, Part One
I first became acquainted with the 2008 GMC Yukon Denali when I called up the folks at the General in January and said "Hey, we need a mobile command center for the Detroit Auto Show...and oh yeah, it's got to seat six plus gear." GM's media fleet people claimed they had the right vehicle for us. I was skeptical, but from the moment this GMT-900-bodied beast of burden showed up at my front step I found there to be one truism about the Yukon Denali. And that is this — with all the different blank-UV options in the marketplace, very few people need this barge of a full-size SUV. But, if you do need one, you know who you are. More » -
autorama
1967 GMC Pick Up
Excuse us if we didn't take much time to look into this GMC which was on the stands as a pick for the Ridler award at this years 2008 Detroit Autorama, it just didn't tickle our fancy. Sure it was built well, and everything seemed to have an appropriate level of hot roddery, but was just a little too... meh. Maybe it was the 80's era speedboat level of metal flake in the paint, perhaps the overdone front hinged hood, maybe it was just the clear lens LED tail lights, who knows. Regardless, this was one of those rods we respect for its craftsmanship, but would pass for some of the other offerings. There's just something fundamentally wrong with a truck that has the tailgate welded shut. More » -
knight rider
Knight Rider's Not-So-Surprising Climax, Yukon Smash
For those not wanting to sit through the first 108 minutes of the two-hour Ford commercial that was Knight Rider, we've got the less-than-climactic climax (and no, Lesbian surf FBI agent is not involved in said climax). We don't want to give too much away, but needless to say GMC products did not fair well. If you didn't see the exposition, you may wonder how KITT manages to survive such a powerful impact. One word: Nanorobots.
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Comment by Boter: @MazdaEric: Tape, yeah. No DVR, no digital cable. And I didn't think about it being plopped up on NBC.com to... more » | Other threads
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