GMC News
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The 2019 GMC Sierra AT4 is available with more power thanks to a new Off-Road Performance Package announced on Monday. Specifically, takers get 435 horsepower and 469 pound-feet of torque, which reflects increases of 15 hp and 9 lb-ft over the standard Sierra AT4. The package is only available for the 6.2-liter V-8. The power increases come by way of a cat-back exhaust and new performance air intake. The Off-Road Performance Pack also adds 18-inch Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires. All of this equipment was already available separately, but now it comes together in one package. The price of...
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2019 GMC Yukon Graphite Editions add dark hues, dose of performanceGMC has added a splash of darkness and a dose of performance to the Yukon full-size SUV. The brand on Monday revealed the 2019 Yukon Graphite Edition and Graphite Performance Edition. The better of the two is undoubtedly the Yukon Graphite Performance Edition, which gains all of the exterior design...
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2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation lifts style of full-size pickupGMC on Wednesday unveiled the 2019 Sierra 1500 Elevation, designed for the pickup buyer who values style just as much as capability. It proved to be a popular option on the previous generation Sierra 1500, so GMC has introduced it on the redesigned 2019 full-size truck along with the Denali, SLT...
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GMC boss says pickup trucks haven't hit the price ceiling yetAt this point, many pickup trucks should come with a warning label: "Pricing might induce shortness of breath." Today's full-size light-duty pickup trucks can roll out of a dealership with a sticker price exceeding $70,000. It makes us wonder if there's a limit to the pricing madness. According to...
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2019 GMC Sierra AT4 is for the refined off-roaderFor years the subject of rumors, GMC has finally introduced its first model designated an AT4, short for All-Terrain 4-wheel drive. The first model is the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, which was revealed Monday ahead of a formal debut on March 28 at the 2018 New York auto show. Think of it as Chevy's...
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2019 GMC Sierra first look: New truck pushes past Silverado with carbon fiber bed, transforming tailgateThe 2019 GMC Sierra and Sierra Denali are fraternal twins to the new Chevrolet Silverado, as most buyers know. The new GMC pickups, introduced in Detroit on Thursday ahead of their official debut at this year's New York auto show late in March, nudged the conservative pickup world further into the...
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GMC’s Yukon Denali has been spiced up with Ultimate Black Edition treatment. What is this exactly? Well, the Ultimate Black Edition offers all the options available on the Yukon Denali, but with some special extras thrown in to help it stand apart. The big and burly SUV dons 22-inch wheels finished in black and accented with chrome inserts. It also wears chrome side mirror caps and a polished exhaust tip. Naturally, the vehicle is only offered in black. The Ultimate Black Edition also comes with the Yukon Denali’s Open Road Package, Enhanced Security Package, and adaptive cruise...
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GMC is ready to conquer winter with the Sierra All Mountain conceptWinter is coming, and GMC is more prepared than ever as it has introduced two takes on what it calls the Sierra All Mountain concept. One version is based upon the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali crew cab with four-wheel drive, and the other takes its roots from the Sierra 2500HD All Terrain X. Both...
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GMC Desert Fox Sierra concept truck is a retro off-roaderThe original 1977 GMC Desert Fox Jimmy remains an obscure off-road offering, but GMC brand set out to celebrate its 40th anniversary with what we believe is one of the coolest GMC Sierras in a long time. Enter the GMC Desert Fox Sierra concept. GMC quietly debuted the concept truck at the 2017...
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2019 GMC Sierra 1500 spy shotsEarlier this week we brought you spy shots of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Today we have the first shots of the pickup’s corporate cousin, the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The current Sierra was introduced in 2014 and updated in 2016. The Sierra seen here testing is more of an extensive update...
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GMC considering subcompact SUV, no Wrangler competitorBetter late than never, we suppose. As the subcompact crossover SUV segment continues to grow, GMC has said it's still considering a smaller vehicle to slot below the 2018 Terrain. Duncan Aldred, head of Buick and GMC globally, believes there's room for the brand to expand, and a vehicle smaller...
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GM sued over potentially cheating diesel emission tests, but not by fedsThe state of diesel-powered passenger vehicles has been precarious since Volkswagen's scandal broke nearly two years ago. Since then, other automakers have been accused of abusing auxiliary emission control devices. Now, the blame turns to General Motors. According to Reuters, GM has been served a...
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GMC’s Yukon Denali is hard to beat if you’re looking for a full-size SUV with a bit of luxury thrown in. Sure it’s big, but it’s not quite as brash as the Cadillac Escalade, which more subtle types will appreciate. For 2018, GMC has further refined its Yukon Denali with styling and trim enhancements as well as smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic. Up front is a new, more sculpted grille that’s said to offer greater airflow to the radiator. Active aero shutters behind the grille close in certain conditions on the highway to reduce aerodynamic drag and enhance...
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Denali is big news (and money) for GMCNearly 20 years after General Motors' truck brand slapped chrome wheels and fancy leather on its big Yukon SUV and called it the Yukon Denali, the profits continue to roll in. Today, a quarter of all GMCs sold are badged as Denalis, something noteworthy not only because the package isn't much more...
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GMC unveils new, macho Terrain with available turbodieselFollowing closely with the Chevrolet from which it's based, GMC took the wraps off its new small crossover and its trio of turbocharged powertrains Sunday night in Detroit. The 2018 GMC Terrain made its debut ahead of the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and showcased General...
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2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD gets All Terrain X off-road packageGMC’s big and brawny Sierra 2500HD is getting some noteworthy upgrades for the 2017 model year. It was only a week ago that we outlined the new Duramax diesel, and now GMC has unveiled an All Terrain X off-road package for the popular pickup. ALSO SEE: Hennessey promises 600-plus-hp F-150...
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GM’s latest Duramax V-8 dials up 445 hp and 910 lb-ftGeneral Motors Company [NYSE:GM] is introducing a new generation of its Duramax V-8 diesel engine in its 2017 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500HD pickup trucks. The automaker on Saturday confirmed the engine’s output at 445 horsepower and 910 pound-feet of torque. That makes it 5 hp...
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Report: GMC mulls new body-on-frame SUVGMC is looking to capitalize on strong demand for SUVs and pickup trucks by expanding its lineup, and one of its new offerings could be a rugged mid-size SUV. According to Automotive News’ (subscription required) sources, GMC is drawing up plans for a new SUV based on the body-on-frame...
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Slotting in between the SLT and range-topping Denali trim levels in the GMC lineup is a new Premium Edition package, which the General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] brand has applied to the hot-selling Yukon and Yukon XL SUVs. The Premium Edition trim doesn't quite deliver the gravitas (or the power) of the Denali, but it does bring with it special 22-inch alloy wheels and a chrome grille unique to the model. Additional goodies include chrome moldings along the Yukon's body and a polished exhaust tip. ALSO SEE: 2017 Nissan GT-R Nismo revealed Buyers can select the Premium Edition package on any...
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2016 Chevy Silverado And GMC Sierra Get eAssist Mild-Hybrid SystemGeneral Motors Company [NYSE:GM] continues to make refinements to its Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, with the latest update being the availability of a new mild-hybrid system. Known as eAssist at GM, the mild-hybrid system used on the popular pickup trucks leverages technology...
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2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain X Special Edition LaunchedBuyers of GMC’s Sierra lineup of pickups looking for a little extra off-road capability can look forward to the new Sierra All Terrain X. The special edition truck goes on sale this spring, as a 2016 model. The special edition is based on the latest Sierra 1500 4WD crew cab with SLT trim and...
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2017 GMC Acadia Drops Weight, Ups The Power: Live PhotosGMC has pulled back the sheet on its all-new 2017 Acadia. The vehicle before you has slimmed down while upping its available power, and it's done that in an attempt to tackle the rest of the mid-size crossover competition out there. General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] engineers were able to scale down...
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2017 GMC Acadia Teased Ahead Of Detroit Auto ShowAn all-new GMC Acadia goes on sale in the spring and we have our first look at the vehicle courtesy of a teaser shot uploaded to GMC’s Facebook page. GMC hasn’t confirmed that this is in fact a new Acadia but we know a new generation of the popular crossover is due at next week’s...
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2016 GMC Sierra Denali Gets Upmarket Ultimate TrimThe L.A. Auto Show doesn't officially start until Wednesday, but we've already got details on the new Sierra Denali Ultimate trim GMC will be debuting. With the Denali Ultimate, GMC is hoping to take a bigger chunk of the lucrative premium full-size truck segment than the 15 percent it currently...
John Coyle