Do you know how to properly tow and successfully launch your boat into the water? Most responsible boaters do. They know the steps to take when to position your boat onto the launch and the exact moment where the boat is detached from the trailer. To get it right requires skill and patience, along with some art and science. However, did…
In the Pacific Northwest, we have an inherent love for outdoors adventures. The mountains and forests always call for us to enjoy them as intended. Of course, that means getting there in style. The editors at U.S. News and World Report recognize this as a key part of our automotive life. We like rugged vehicles that take us into adventure anytime we can…
If you’re in the market for a full-size half-ton pickup like the GMC Sierra 1500, there’s a good chance you’re interested in towing a trailer. While automakers like to tout gargantuan tow figures in the hopes of bolstering interest, it’s important to note tow ratings will vary considerably based upon wheelbase and body style, engine, transmission and axle configurations, installed options,…
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of vehicle accidents in America. It doesn’t matter what your age or experience level is, as it can happen to anyone. That’s why General Motors is taking great steps to help make vehicles safer and curb distracted driving for everyone. What Studies Show About Distracted Driving Driver behavior is the main focus of GM’s efforts to limit accidents as…
In the market for a three-row crossover that can carry your family and belongings in both comfort and style? Have you considered the GMC Acadia? GMC may be better known for its large trucks and truck-based SUVs like the Yukon and Yukon XL, but if you want a well-balanced 3-row crossover from a brand with big vehicle experience, you’ll want to put the…
There are many reasons to own a Sierra 1500, whether for weekend projects, towing a boat, camping, or other activities. It’s not just a lifestyle vehicle, as many Sierra 1500s are currently on job sites. Valley GMC guarantees that the Sierra 1500 can handle tough work. But it does have its limits. If you anticipate exceeding those…
When it comes to SUVs, GMC has a great range available for every kind of lifestyle. For those of us who are active in the great outdoors, only one badge says it all: AT4. For 2026, GMC added an AT4 model to the new Terrain. It combines the efficiency, space, and technology found on our newest SUV…
Perhaps noticing that the 2026 GMC Acadia was named Best Three-Row Midsize SUV for Families by U.S. News & World Report, Milwaukee’s NPR station, WUWM, tested and reviewed the model in its highest form: the Acadia Denali Ultimate. This Valley GMC post tells you what they found. WUWM’s reviewer Mark Savage began by noting the general popularity of 3-row SUVs,…
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate is the closest thing to perfect you will find in a truck. It has luxury, class, power, and usability that’s unlike any other pickup on the market. In a recent review by Kelley Blue Book’s Jordan Schiefer, he explores the capability of such a vehicle at 6,000 feet above sea level in Colorado. Pricing and Trim…
In 1996, General Motors rebooted its electric vehicle program. What was once a viable mode of transportation in cities and around town some 125 years ago was lost in the shuffle of internal combustion engines and abundant gasoline. By the 1990s, the talk of bringing back electric propulsion as an alternative to the usual automobile was getting louder. GM’s solution was a modern city…
