What If Automakers Were Musicians?

Sometimes, when we’re sitting around the AutoGuide.com offices, we come up with answers to questions no ever asked.

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There's a Big Issue With GM's SUVs and No One Seems to Have a Solution

Updated: November 2018

Many owners of General Motors’ 2015 and 2016 full-size SUVs are not particularly happy with their purchase.

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GM Ignition Switch Compensation Totals $594M

The fund setup by GM to compensate those who were injured and the families of those who lost their lives in GM vehicles with faulty ignition switches has concluded. 

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8 of the Most Hilariously Awful Craigslist Ads We've Seen

Craigslist is a one-stop online marketplace where you can find just about anything.

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GM Offering Box-Delete Option on All Full-Size Truck Models

General Motors is broadening the appeal of its truck range by offering a box-delete option on all of its full-size pickup models.

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German Regulators Investigating Over 50 Diesel Models for Emissions Manipulation

Volkswagen isn’t the only automaker now under investigation for possibly cheating on diesel emissions tests.

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GM Recalls 31K SUVs Over Fire Risk

General Motors has announced a new recall for 31,000 SUVs over a fire risk.

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GM to Pay $900M in Ignition Switch Settlement

General Motors has agreed to pay $900 million to settle a U.S. government investigation into the massive ignition switch recall.

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Ten Automakers Agree to Make Auto Emergency Braking Standard

Ten different automakers have agreed to make automatic emergency braking (AEB) standard in their vehicles. 

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FCA Merger With GM Too Good to Pass Up: Marchionne

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne still believes GM should, at the very least, listen to his pitch for a possible merger.

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Is GM Readying Its Own Hellcat Fighter?

GM could be bidding farewell to the Holden Commodore in style with a Hellcat fighter.

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GM Ignition Switch Officially Linked to 124 Deaths, 275 Injuries

General Motors’ ignition switch compensation fund has finished its review of over 4,000 submissions and has officially linked 124 deaths and 274 injuries to the faulty part.

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GM Headlight Recall Expanded by 180K Cars

Another 180,000 vehicles are now affected by General Motors’ headlight recall.

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GM Turning to Aluminum for Next-Gen Pickup Trucks

Following Ford’s lead, GM is turning to aluminum and lightweight steel for its next-generation of pickup trucks and SUVs.

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2015 Chevrolet SS Review

Enthusiasts may lament cars like the Nissan Altima or Honda Accord, but there’s a reason why these models are so popular. Family sedans of this ilk are about as servile as automobiles come, unflinchingly loyal and always up for a menial trip or routine errand.

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2016 Volt to Get 53 Miles of Electric Range

Chevrolet’s Volt extended-range electric vehicle is getting a total redesign for the 2016 model year and some important information about it has prematurely surfaced.

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2016 Cadillac CTS-V Review

A firm, progressive squeeze of the brake pedal eradicates surplus velocity as I smoothly crank the wheel starboard …

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GM's OnStar Also Had a Hacking Vulnerability

One hacker claims he has a device that can take over any GM vehicle equipped with OnStar.

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GM Opens New Testing Ground for Safety Technology

General Motors has opened a new 52-acre Active Safety Test Area at its Milford Proving Ground near Detroit.

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F-150 Incentives Down, Transaction Prices Up Says Ford

The sky isn’t falling, and neither are transaction prices according to Ford Trucks PR man Mike Levine.

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Old Trucks Never Die: Dad's Overworked Sierra Lives On

Old soldiers never die, they just fade away. At least that’s what American hero General Douglas MacArthur proclaimed during his farewell address to congress back in 1951.

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GM Recalls 50K Vehicles for Seat Belt Issue

GM has announced a new recall that affects 50,043 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada.

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GM Ignition Switch Death Toll Hits 124

GM’s ignition switch compensation fund has approved three more claims for death. 

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GM Recalls 780K Crossovers for Falling Liftgates

GM is calling back about 780,000 crossover over an issue with the liftgate. 

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2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Vs. 2015 Lexus RC F

Cadillac and Lexus have taken two different approaches to building high-performance luxury coupes, though both of their offerings can take you to automotive nirvana and beyond. But as enjoyable as each of these cars can be, one has the upper hand when it comes to smiles an hour.

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GM Recalls 250K Hummer H3s, Small Cars

General Motors has announced two new recalls. 

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GM Ignition Switch Death Toll Hits 121

The GM ignition switch compensation fund has now approved 121 death claims.

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GM Ignition Switch Death Toll Now at 119

The GM ignition switch death toll is now officially at 119, significantly more than the original 13 deaths that were linked to the massive recall that affected over 2.6 million vehicles last year.

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GM Readying Wireless, Over-the-Air Updates

GM car owners will soon be able to enjoy over-the-air updates on their vehicles.

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Redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Revealed in Detroit

Chevrolet just unveiled its totally redesigned 2016 Cruze compact car in Detroit. This C-segment offering should bring new features and efficiency to the class.

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GM Ignition Switch Death Toll Climbs to 114, Review Nearly Finished

The GM ignition switch compensation fund has now approved 114 death claims and will be wrapping up its review shortly. 

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GM OnStar Adds 'Injury Severity Protection' Technology

General Motors has used a study to prove how effective its latest OnStar technology is.

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GM Set to Announce Secondary Use for EV Batteries

GM is following in the footsteps of other automakers by finding ways to recycle used hybrid and EV batteries.

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Marchionne Tries to Merge With GM

It’s no secret Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne wants consolidation in the car business. He’s actively trying to find another company to merge with and he’s even looking in his own backyard.

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2016 Buick Encore Spy Photos Snapped!

The Buick Encore subcompact crossover and its international derivatives are getting a facelift and we’ve got the spy photos to prove it.

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GM Recalls Prompt NHTSA Reform

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is turning to outside experts in wake of the GM recall.

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GM Ignition Switch Death Toll Rises to 109

Two more death claims have been approved, increasing the GM ignition switch death toll to 109.

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Subaru, GM Announce Takata Airbag Recalls

Both Subaru and General Motors have announced more vehicles involved in the Takata Airbag Recall. 

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GM Investing $1.2 Billion in Fort Wayne Pickup Plant

Trucks are big business in North America and the Detroit Three reap a lot of their profits from these rough-and-tumble vehicles. To stay ahead of its rivals GM just announced that it’s “makin’ it rain in Fort Wayne” by sinking $1.2 billion into this Indiana pickup plant.

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GM Approves Three New Death Claims for Total of 107

Three more death claims have been approved by the General Motors ignition switch compensation fund. These recent additions have increased the total to 107.

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Fiat Chrysler CEO Wanted to Merge With GM: Report

Fiat Chrysler‘s CEO first correspondence with GM’s CEO was to propose a merger.

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GM Acted Criminally in Ignition Switch Recall, Could Face Billion Dollar Fine: Report

Federal investigators have identified criminal wrongdoing in General Motors’ ignition switch recall.

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GM Remaining Under Strict NHTSA Oversight

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will keep a watchful eye over GM.

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Chevy Corvette Plant Gets $439M Investment

GM is pouring some money into its Chevrolet Corvette production facility. 

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GM Compensation Fund Nears Total of 300 Approved Claims

The official death toll linked to the General Motors‘ ignition switch recall has reached 104.

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GM Investing $1B in Warren Technical Center

General Motors has announced another large investment into its Michigan-based operations. 

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GM Trademarks 'Krypton' and 'Camaro Krypton'

The new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro may be starring in an upcoming movie.

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GM Ignition Switch Death Toll Hits 100

The GM ignition switch compensation fund has now approved 100 death claims. 

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GM Electrified Car Sales to Fall Short of Goals

GM has admitted that it won’t hit its electrified vehicle sales goals.

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GM Builds Its 500 Millionth Vehicle

General Motors is marking a milestone today: construction of its 500 millionth vehicle. 

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GM Ignition Switch Death Toll Nears 100

Another seven death claims have been approved for compensation as a result of the GM ignition switch recall.

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GM Cuts 1000 Jobs in Canada

GM has announced that it is cutting 1000 jobs at its Oshawa assembly plant in Canada. 

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GM Announces $5.4B Investment Into US Manufacturing

General Motors has announced a large investment into several US manufacturing facilities.

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GM Ignition Switch Death Count Reaches 90

The number of deaths officially acknowledged in the GM ignition switch scandal reached 90 today.

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GM CEO Mary Barra Made $16.2M in 2014

Info on how much  GM CEO Mary Barra made last year has been released. 

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GM Ignition Switch Death Toll Climbs by 3

Deaths related to the GM ignition switch recall continue to increase.

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Judge Shields 'New GM' From 'Old GM' Lawsuits

General Motors will be protected from lawsuits for claims originating before its 2009 restructuring.

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GM Ignition Switch Death Toll Hits 84

The General Motors‘ ignition switch compensation fund has approved another four deaths.

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NHTSA Closes Investigation Into Corrosive GM Brake Lines

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed an investigation into older GM pickups and SUVs without a recall.

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How GM Engineered a Lighter Chevy Malibu

The Chevrolet Malibu is all new for 2016 and it certainly looks the part, but more importantly than design is just how much weight this midsize sedan has lost. Engineers have trimmed it down by around 300 pounds. That’s like dropping the equivalent of a professional wrestler!

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