Chronicling the Ever-Changing Automotive Industry
How do you make a vehicle quieter? Seal up all openings. How do you test to ensure those seals are working? Fill the vehicle with smoke! Well, that’s what GM’s engineers did, anyway. It’s a fun video to watch, even if it’s mostly PR fluff.
Continue reading ‘Fun Stuff: 2010 Chevy Equinox Smoke test Video’
Ever opened the liftgate on your SUV or wagon, only to hear the crunch when it hits your garage door or ceiling? GM heard that noise too, and in an announcement today, has seemingly solved the problem. Their solution is to use a knob in the overhead console to control the height. Once you have the height to your liking, there is a button built into the liftgate which sets the height.
Continue reading ‘Tech: Programmable Liftgate on new GM Vehicles’
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