Expected to outpace the broad passenger vehicle market, pickup truck sales are surging. In 2012, sales ended strongly with numbers around the 14.6 million unit mark, and 2013 numbers look like they will be even stronger with analysts predicting that the growth will continue. Trucks counted for two of the top three spots in last year's top 20 list, based on number of North American sales in 2012. Capitalizing on the trend, each of the Big 3 North American auto makers- Ford Motor Co, Chrysler Group and General Motors Co have launched revamped models of their pick up truck lines, showcasing them at the big auto shows such as the North American International Auto Show in Detroit early this year.

GM has filed a patent request for the name Multistow, to be used for a new tailgate for pickups. There’s no longer any doubt, the tailgate arms race is on in the pickup truck segment

In an unusual move, GM is issuing four recalls simultaneously affecting a total of just over 55,000 vehicles. The largest one affects the 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain for a fueling problem.

Production of the SUV version of the GMC Hummer EV is officially underway at GM’s Factory Zero plant in Michigan. Deliveries should start in late March.