TravelLog: Winsome Whistler makes for a delightful Summer driving destination

Text and Photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

One of the perks of being a journalist is that sometimes you get to travel. In my case, most of my work trips take me to California, New York City, Chicago and the inevitable Las Vegas. It's rare and very special to be sent to a Canadian location, but thanks to GM Canada's various drive programs, I've seen and experienced the best that the Quebec countryside has to offer and was delighted by Victoria, BC's awe-inspiring ecotourism. 

Last month GM took various journalists and influencers to Whistler, B.C. to get acquainted with GMC's new line of Sierra vehicles. Arriving at Vancouver airport, I was paired up with 680 News’ Tim Dimopolous, who took the first leg of our 90-minute drive. Tim used to live in Vancouver and gave me a lot of insight on how the city has changed through the years, he also cued me into when I should get ready for some breathtaking sceneries as we weaved out of downtown traffic into the vast and impressive coastal roads. 

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GMC gets more fuel efficiency out of its newest SUV with glue

GMC is using an unusual method to make its latest SUV more fuel efficient: using adhesive. The car manufacturer makes use of aircraft-grade adhesives for the 2017 GMC Acadia. What this has done is reduce the use of rivets and welds and helped in the creation of a body so stiff, it made it possible to use thinner steel. The SUV drops over 700 pounds from its predecessor of while giving 23 miles per gallon with this change. The 2016 model only got 18 miles per gallon.

The change is essential because the US government wants its automakers to reach an average fleet goal of 54.5MPG by the year 2025. This means fuel economy has to happen across many models as possible—even gas-guzzling SUVs.

Source: Engadget

NAIAS 2016: GMC launches 2017 Acadia crossover focusing on safety

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Detroit, MI- GMC took the wraps off its redesigned line of Acadai crossover vehicles designed for the needs of families and which now boast more safety features and a sportier profile while reducing up to 700 pounds of weight and improved mileage.

In tune with GM's push for improved technology across all their car brands, the GMC Acadia features the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.

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