It is a big paradox that the full-size pickup, the official vehicle category for traditional thinking, has no less than five available EV models. One reason might be that full-size trucks provide a lot of real estate for floor-mounted batteries between the front and rear axles, which helps achieve high range figures. Another is that…
A generation or two ago, there may not have been much point in having a child seat test for a full-size pickup truck. Back then, most trucks were two-door models with single bench seats and were not really considered family vehicles. If the household had another vehicle, that one would probably carry the baby. But…
As parents ourselves, we know the mix of pride and nerves that comes when your teen gets their license. National Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct 19–25) is the perfect reminder for all of us in Auburn to slow down, buckle up, and make safety a family priority. Why Teen Driver Safety Matters in Auburn Here…
Safety is important for any vehicle, from sports cars to pickup trucks. It likely has a higher priority among shoppers when their families are in the car. Therefore, with a three-row crossover, where families are the main focus, safety is a top concern for buyers. Valley GMC is proud to announce that the 2025 Acadia…
If you follow GMC vehicles, you know that Denali is the highest and most luxurious trim level for any GMC model. It has been part of GMC for over twenty-five years and is considered a major success story. Like many such stories, its early days were small and tentative before gaining momentum. Valley GMC offers…
The Sierra 1500 model line can serve many purposes. The crew cab makes a spacious family vehicle. It’s effective for towing your RV, boat, or motorized ground and water toys. Or, the Sierra 1500 can be that off-road vehicle, especially with the AT4X trim and its package upgrades, ready to take you where the pavement…
All of the big changes for the Acadia occurred for the 2024 model year. And “big” is the key word, as the Acadia regained all of its size—and then some—from two design generations ago. On the other hand, it received a more efficient drivetrain and a significant tech upgrade. There are plenty of reasons to…
Many vehicles offer a variety of engine options. One might be larger and more powerful than the other, or nowadays, the more capable choice could be smaller but turbocharged. When considering the heavy-duty GMC trucks at Valley GMC, the decision is between two different internal combustion systems that run on entirely different fuels: gasoline or…
Anyone paying attention to EVs knows that electric motors not only produce high torque but that all of it is available immediately from startup. This suggests EVs could make great towing vehicles, but is that really true? Truck-focused site Torque News has received feedback from actual EV truck owners about their experiences. Valley GMC is…
The Canyon AT4 is an ideal vehicle for the casual off-roader. For the more dedicated off-road enthusiast, there is the AT4X, which is technically an option package for the AT4. It includes a 3-inch lift, mud-terrain tires, and the impressive Multimatic DSSV spool-valve dampers, designed to withstand all kinds of off-road abuse while still offering…
