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Toyota’s Huntsville, Alabama Engine Plant Celebrates its 25th Year

July 20th, 2026 by Sharp Automotive Group

Toyota assembles Camrys and RAV4’s in Georgetown, KY; assembles Highlanders, Grand Highlanders, and Sienna vans in Princeton, IN; manufactures Sequoias and Tundras just outside San Antonio, TX, and cranks out Corollas in Blue Springs, MS. None of those vehicles would get that far down the road if it weren’t for Toyota’s engine assembly plant in Huntsville, AL, which just celebrated its 25th year of operation on June 11, 2026. Sharp Automotive invites you to join…

Posted in Features, History, Information, News

3D Scanners: Next-Gen Tools Ensure Next-Level Vehicle Quality

July 20th, 2026 by Sharp Automotive Group

When an engine block leaves the foundry, how do you know that it was cast and machined correctly? Quality is something we crave and take for granted at the same time. We demand that every component inside our vehicles is built to exacting specifications and built to last a lifetime. General Motors has continually developed new ways to ensure that anything leaving their assembly facilities…

Posted in Chevrolet, GMC, Information, News, Technology

GM Training Matters When Your Vehicle Needs Service

June 15th, 2026 by Sharp Automotive Group

When you have a health concern, you want the right person looking at it. Your regular doctor may know you well, but if something more specific comes up, you may be referred to a specialist. At that point, what matters most is trust. You want to know that the person diagnosing the issue has the training, experience, and tools…

Posted in Automotive Tips, Chevrolet, Service, Vehicle Maintenance

What Does Kelley Blue Book Think of the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate?

June 1st, 2026 by Sharp Automotive Group

2024 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate Cargo Step Up

Remember when GMC introduced the Sierra 1500 Denali about 25 years ago? It made a bold statement by adding luxury to a “professional grade” half-ton pickup truck. Today, the sky’s the limit when it comes to pickup truck luxury, with the Denali Ultimate grade available on the 2026 Sierra 1500. Every 2026 Sierra 1500 starts with the basics. Your…

Posted in Denali, GMC, GMC Sierra, Information

GMC Named Top Automotive Brand for Families

May 25th, 2026 by Sharp Automotive Group

2026 GMC Acadia Denali Ultimate Driver Side View

Families in South Dakota love to travel together. Whether it is to school, the store, or across the state, families demand a vehicle that provides comfort every mile. That also includes features that keep second- and third-row passengers occupied, even as they nap between destinations. Your family vehicle has become your sanctuary. Your safe space. The place you’d rather be on the…

Posted in Awards And Recognition, Features, GMC, Information, SUV

GM Celebrates the 16 Millionth Vehicle from Flint Assembly

May 20th, 2026 by Sharp Automotive Group

Just as GM HD trucks are built for durability, so is the plant that produces them. On March 16th, Flint Assembly in Flint, Michigan, celebrated the 16 millionth vehicle to roll off the line. It’s a major milestone for GM’s longest-running plant in North America. Sharp Automotive provides the details. Since 1947, the plant has operated continuously for nearly 80 years, manufacturing both cars and trucks. Currently, the plant produces Silverado and GMC…

Posted in Awards And Recognition, Events, GMC, History, Information

Welcome The 2027 Corvette Grand Sport To The World

May 15th, 2026 by Sharp Automotive Group

The eighth-generation Corvette was released on the streets in 2020 to a fanbase that had been waiting for a mid-engine Corvette longer than we’ve been waiting to go back to the moon. To be clear, the first concept Corvette with a mid-engine layout was shown in 1964 as a race car, but an actual show car debuted in 1968, not long before…

Posted in Chevrolet, Corvette Grand Sport, Information, News, Review, Specs

How to Catch a Wave Maker – the 2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

May 10th, 2026 by Sharp Automotive Group

On occasion, Toyota introduces a color unique to the TRD Pro line. For 2026, that color is Wave Maker, a very beautiful hue of bright light blue that stands out everywhere. This cool color is one of four available on the 2026 Tundra TRD Pro. Some may mistake this for a wrap. It is not. It is a solid color protected…

Posted in Features, Information, Review, Toyota Tundra, Truck

What is the Difference Between the 2026 Toyota Highlander and Grand Highlander?

May 5th, 2026 by Sharp Automotive Group

Do you know the difference between a 2026 Toyota Highlander and a Grand Highlander? We get a lot of people asking about our two midsize three-row SUVs with similar names. Until a few years ago, there was only one Highlander. Now, we have two to choose from. How can you choose the best one for your family? The first thing we’ll do is…

Posted in Comparison, Grand Highlander, Highlander, Toyota, Toyota Highlander

Motor Trend’s Test of the 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid

May 1st, 2026 by Sharp Automotive Group

You have to appreciate the opening line of Motor Trend’s review of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE: “Opting for a modern hybrid powertrain is like adding garlic to any savory dish: It just makes things better. Case in point: the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.” And so begins their review, which received much praise and a few quibbles, summarized in this Sharp Automotive post. As…

Posted in Awards And Recognition, Hybrid, Review, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla Cross