Everyone’s favourite Texan tuning house, Hennessey, has released a new supercharger kit for SUVs that use the GM 6.2-litre V8 powertrain, unlocking a 55 per cent power increase. The kit, known as the H650 package, is priced at US$27,950 – just under AU$40,000 – brings power figures for GM’s vehicles […]
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GM announces US$918m powertrain investment, includes 6th-gen V8
The latest announcement from General Motors shows the auto giant is a long way from saying farewell to the V8 internal combustion engine, with more than US$900 million planned for investment into production lines pumping out V8s. More specifically, General Motors has announced US$918 million (about AU$1.3b) of investments into […]
GM battery joint-venture getting $2.5 billion loan from US Energy Department
In a significant turn of events for the world of battery electric vehicles, the US Energy Department has confirmed it will loan a General Motors and LG joint-venture US$2.5 billion. Specifically, the Department of Energy says that the $2.5 billion is to be used to finance the construction of manufacturing […]
First GMSV RHD Chevrolet C8 Corvette is ready for Australia
General Motors Special Vehicles (GMSV) has confirmed the first right-hand drive example of the latest-generation C8 Corvette for Australia has been registered and is set to hit the streets of Victoria in the coming days. The company says that the first C8 Corvette to hit the Australian roads will be […]
GMC reveals SUV version of new Hummer EV, for MY2024
General Motors has lifted the lid on the SUV addition to its all-electric 2022 Hummer, with the unveiling of the 2024 Hummer EV SUV. We’ve no doubt that you took note of the open-top 1000hp Hummer EV that was unveiled back in October last year, with GMC claiming some absolutely […]
Video: Will Ferrell stars in funny GM 2021 Superbowl ad
Every year, big companies spend big bucks on advertising during the American Super Bowl. And this year, fans of funny man Will Ferrell will enjoy how GM has spent some of its budget. Titled No Way Norway, Will Ferrell finds out that Norway consumers buy more electric vehicles per capita […]
1000hp GMC Hummer EV revealed, production confirmed for 2021
Welcome to the all-new 2022 GMC Hummer EV. A Hummer that even the modern Arnie will approve of thanks to a fully-electric powertrain. It’s also massive and massively powerful, and promises to be massively capable. Did we mention it’s massive? Described as a “supertruck” with “zero limits”, the 2022 GMC […]
Holden website no longer shows cars, Corvette confirmed for 2021
It was obviously only a matter of time but now the official Holden website is winding down and doesn’t even showcase any cars on it anymore. It also references the new GM Speciality Vehicles (GMSV) website, which confirms the Chevrolet Corvette is coming to Australia in 2021. We first heard […]