2020 Chevrolet Silverado Diesel In the never-ending Detroit truck wars, manufacturers are looking for any and all advantages with which to beat their competition over the head like a coked-up wrestler towing, payload ratings, and most recently, fuel economy.For 2020, the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra duo are available with a snazzy new 3.0-litre inline-six diesel engine lashed to a 10-speed automatic transmission. This option allows the truck to cut back on its drinking, with the EPA awarding the powertrain an estimated 7.1 L/100 kilometres (33 miles per gallon) highway fuel economy for rear-wheel drive models. If youre keeping track at home, the other two diesel-powered pickups in the half-ton segment the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 are rated at 30 and 27 mpg on the highway cycle, respectively. In a market where manufacturers go to great lengths to eke out a single mpg over their rival, GMs accomplishment is remarkable.With 277 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque on tap, the 3.0L Duramax is the first diesel engine offered in a GM half-ton since 1997. It has an aluminium block, active thermal management to heat critical components more quickly, and an automatic start/stop system. Working in concert with the 10-speed automatic, this power team is one of six in the lineup for 2020. Truck fans of the brand are spoiled for choice. Having sampled the Silverady 1500 Duramax about a month ago, we came away impressed with its drivetrain, providing plenty of shove without clattering like the diesels of old. In terms of price, expect to pay roughly the same premium for the Duramax as one would for the 6.2L V8 in comparison to the 5.3L V8.To be clear, the press bumf specifies the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado as receiving this plaudit, but theres no reason to imagine its GMC twin wont earn the same rating. City economy is pegged at 10.2 L/100 kilometres, or 23 mpg. Models with 44 drivelines are rated at 29 mpg highway and 23 city.While the Silverado outsells the Sierra by a wide margin in the U.S., the Sierra actually outsold the Silverado in Canada last year by about 1,000 units. Expect these Duramax half-tons to show up on dealer lots later this
Origin: 2020 GMC Sierra, Silverado 1500 diesel tops segment in highway fuel economy ratings
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Ford sued for allegedly falsifying fuel economy ratings on F-150 trucks
Canadian auto sales were very strong through March, thanks to strong performers like the Ford F-150 – which itself saw sales increase 37 per cent. A lawsuit against Ford alleging the automaker falsified F-150 fuel economy tests is seeking US$1.2 billion in damages, The Detroit Free Press reports.The class action lawsuit was filed by Seattle law firm Hagens Berman on behalf of truck consumers and claims drivers of the truck could be paying up to US$2,000 extra in fuel over the vehicles lifetime as a result of the apparently falsified economy tests.The lawsuit estimates the lifespan of an F-150 is 150,000 miles (240,000 km).We did the math and based this lawsuit on our own independent research. Fords fuel economy promises are all smoke and mirrors, said Steve Berman, managing partner of Hagens Berman.Fords lies about the F-150 are masking the truth: Consumers are paying far more for these trucks than meets the eye. Over the lifetime of the vehicle, we believe F-150 owners are paying more than $2,000 more for fuel.The lawsuit is based on anonymous complaints about the way Ford estimates road load, which the EPA defines as the force imparted on a vehicle while driving at a constant speed over a smooth level surface from sources such as tire rolling resistance, driveline losses, and aerodynamic drag. This estimation is what the EPA uses to calculate fuel mileage.F-150 truck mileage has been overstated 15 per cent for highway mileage; and 10 per cent for city mileage, according to the lawsuit, via inaccurate drag and resistance figures (meant) to boost the vehicles EPA mileage ratings.The automaker has not been served the filing yet, and Ford spokesman T.R. Reid says what was announced today appears to be similar to two other filings by the same law firm in the same court. Id ask you not to confuse claims with merit.The lawsuit could expand to include other Ford
Origin: Ford sued for allegedly falsifying fuel economy ratings on F-150 trucks
Uber can now ban users with poor ratings
Jesse Vega checks a vehicle at the first of Ubers Work On Demand recruitment events where they hope to sign 12,000 new driver-partners, in South Los Angeles on March 10, 2016.Mark Ralston We all have that friend who treats their Uber like a karaoke machine. If Beyonce comes on the radio, watch out. Historically, these types of people and others like them who, for one reason or another, might not be the most popular with drivers, may have suffered from poor ratings in the app, but were still able to use the service. But that, says Uber, changes now. The ride-hailing service recently announced a policy change that will see some users with poor ratings banned from the app. The deactivations will impact riders who “develop a significantly below-average rating,” effectively booting them from the app. But there may be hope for your backseat-Beyonce-butchering friend yet. Uber says it’ll push tips on how to boost ratings – like using manners and not leaving trash in the back seat (uh, duh) – and provide several opportunities to improve before it deactivates any account. “Respect is a two-way street, and so is accountability,” the statement reads. “Drivers have long been expected to meet a minimum rating threshold which can vary city to city. While we expect only a small number of riders to ultimately be impacted by ratings-based deactivations, it’s the right thing to do.” Wow. Uber doing right by its drivers? Would you look at that! Some might consider it a change of pace from a company that has cultivated a reputation of not caring too greatly for its “partner” drivers. The policy is part of Uber’s greater ‘Community Guidelines,’ which it says is designed to make both drivers and passengers feel safe and respected.
Origin: Uber can now ban users with poor ratings
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