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2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV First Drive Review
Similar to the Rivian R1T and Tesla Cybertruck, GM’s electric pickup truck has a unified bed/cab structure and independent rear suspension. It uses GM’s modular electric-vehicle-specific Ultium design—the same one that underpins the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, GMC Hummer EV, and other future GM vehicles, as well as the Acura ZDX and Honda Prologue. The Silverado EV is available…
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2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Preview
All of GM’s recent EVs are based on the same basic architecture or building-blocks, which GM calls Ultium. Honda has also based its two new EVs, the Acura ZDX and Honda Prologue, on this platform, although it has since announced that it will end the partnership and go its own way on any future EVs. Before any tax credits, pricing…
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Talking Cars 461: Driving the Chevrolet Equinox EV
Main theme: The Equinox is Chevrolet’s entry-level electric, with a tempting starting price of about $35,000 for the front-wheel LT version that offers 319 miles of range. We bought an all-wheel-drive 2LT model that gets an estimated 285 miles of range, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The 2LT starts at $41,900, and with a few options, such as AWD…
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Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC Diesel Recall for Transmission Issue
The problem is with a part within the automatic transmission that could wear out prematurely, causing harsh shifts and potentially locking up the rear wheels while driving when the transmission downshifts from eighth gear. To address the issue, dealerships will install new software, free of charge, that can detect this condition. If the software determines that the transmission part is…
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Talking Cars 456: Driving the Chevrolet Traverse
Main theme: In this podcast episode, we give our first driving impressions of the redesigned 2024 Chevrolet Traverse, which we recently purchased for CR’s auto test program. The outgoing Traverse fared well in our testing, owing to its ability to do most things well without any glaring faults. While the new Traverse isn’t drastically changed from the previous model, it…
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First Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Traverse Is a Balanced 3-Row SUV
There are four trims: LS, LT, Z71, and RS. The new Z71 may be familiar to Chevrolet enthusiasts because that trim code denotes an off-road package on other SUVs and trucks from the brand. This is the first time it has been applied to the Traverse, bringing cosmetic enhancements and equipment upgrades to better tackle dirt-bound adventures, such as an…
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2025 Chevrolet Equinox First Drive Review — Consumer Reports
Compromised visibility: While the windshield and door glass are all large, providing good views out over the hood and to the sides, we still found visibility compromised in the Equinox. The windshield pillars are thick, particularly at the bottom where they meet the side mirrors. This makes for a challenge at intersections, where it can be hard to see pedestrians,…
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