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…
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…
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…
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…
If you’re an editor for a major automotive magazine and want to name your choices of vehicles you worked with, which ones would you choose above the rest? At Car and Driver, their editors compile an extensive list of their favorite vehicles. Their task is made more difficult because they test and evaluate over 450 cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans. Their methodology goes deeper by…
At Sharp Automotive, we carry three options in America’s most popular vehicle category. There is the best-selling RAV4, now a 100% hybrid model line; the sporty-looking Chevrolet Equinox; and the upscale-looking GMC Terrain. Admittedly, as GM models, the latter two share quite a bit, at least in the mechanical bits you can’t see. While the Equinox comes in both a sporty form with…
Now that tax season is over, it is time to decide how to spend this year’s refund. May we suggest a new-to-you vehicle? Your tax refund can go far by putting it towards the purchase of one of our new Chevrolet, GMC, or Toyota models – or one of our used vehicles available. With the weather warming up, now is a good time to consider a new-to-you…
Winter driving is a time when accidents can seemingly happen out of nowhere. If the ground is cold, that means snow and ice are likely to stick more easily. This means that, as a driver, you need to pay extra attention not only to what your vehicle is doing but also to the other vehicles…
Midsize trucks have come a long way from their compact truck origins in the 80s. They now sport more powerful engines than full-size trucks did back in the day and have nearly the same capability. In addition, they offer much more variety and off-road capability than their ancestors, and their turbocharged 4-cylinder engines can go…
Ford has one, as does Jeep, and our own Toyota, but when it comes to full-size, truck-based SUVs, the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban are what first comes to mind. When a TV show features government officials, these are typically the vehicles that transport them. But if you desire a Tahoe with a bit more interior flair, they can simply look to the…
