By SEMA News Editors
GM Introduces '30 Under 30' Program to Elevate Automotive Service Technicians and Inspire the Next Generation
General Motors (GM) has announced the launch of its inaugural GM Automotive Service Technicians "30 Under 30" program, a new initiative recognizing the next generation of automotive service technicians. The program aims to address the shortage of service technicians by spotlighting the next wave of leaders shaping the future of mobility and demonstrating the promising career path offered in today's modern service bays.
The program honors GM service technicians under the age of 30 who demonstrate continuous technical training, exemplary customer service, mentorship and leadership. Selected honorees will become ambassadors for GM in an effort to inspire the next generation of talent by sharing their stories and bringing awareness to what a career as an automotive technician looks like today.
Additionally, selected honorees will receive:
- National recognition at an exclusive induction ceremony taking place in Detroit.
- A custom PACKOUT toolbox and professional-grade tools, reflecting GM and Milwaukee Tool's shared commitment to skilled trades development.
- Personal artificial intelligence (AI) glasses to streamline vehicle diagnostics and enhance the customer experience.
- A personalized GM Automotive Service Technicians 30 Under 30 program service jacket.
"Service technicians are on the front lines of innovation as our vehicles become more complex," said GM President Mark Reuss. "With the GM Automotive Service Technicians 30 Under 30 program, we will recognize exceptional young talent and foster a robust pipeline of skilled service technicians to support both the industry and this important part of the business for years to come."
Get all the details, including eligibility criteria or how to submit a nomination, at experience.gm.com/certified-service/future-techs/30-under-30.
Meet the Mongoose: GM Teases All-New HD Diesel Engine
GM dropped a teaser for the highly anticipated, all-new Duramax 8.3L Turbo-Diesel V8 that will be the heart of the refreshed '27 Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD. Watch the teaser above.
GM's Small-Block V8 Enters Its Next Generation
Two new V8 engines--which will help power GM's next-generation light-duty pickup portfolio in the '27 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500--are designed to provide full-size pickup truck customers with increased capability and performance from GM's sixth-generation Small Block architecture.
The new L76 5.7L and L78 6.6L V8 engines bring GM's next-generation small-block architecture to its light-duty truck lineup, joining the LS6 6.7L V8 developed for the '27 Corvette Stingray, Grand Sport and Grand Sport X. As with the LS6, which brought the 409ci displacement back to the small block engine family, the L76 and L78 herald the return of the 350ci and 400ci displacements, respectively. The new engines were developed with advanced modeling and simulation tool sets, plus proven hardware efficiency and durability testing, enabling small-block V8s to continue to meet regulations and exceed customer expectations, according to GM.
The layout of the new engines begins with an architectural element shared with more than 100 million small-block engines dating back to 1955: cylinder bore centers spaced at 4.40-in. intervals.
To generate more horsepower and torque from the new light-duty truck V8s, GM shared several new key enablers:
- Increased displacement from 5.3L and 6.2L to 5.7L (350 ci) and 6.6L (400 ci), respectively, by increasing piston stroke 6 mm.
- Higher compression ratio for more efficient combustion.
- More airflow via larger throttle diameters.
- New intake manifolds with tuned runners to manage the additional airflow.
The 5.7L V8 delivers 402 hp and 428 lb.-ft. of torque. No other truck in the segment tows more than GM's light-duty trucks, and the Silverado 1500 achieves a best-in-class maximum available tow rating of 13,700 lbs. when properly equipped.
The 6.6L V8 is the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine in its class, with 481 hp and 501 lb.-ft. of torque.
"These new V8 engines advance GM's legendary small-block architecture with greater capability, more advanced technology and the strength of GM's manufacturing footprint behind them," said Tom Bishop, chief engineer for small block engines at GM. "They're engineered to provide truck customers the confidence and performance they expect from a GM V8."
Additional, significant sixth-generation features include:
- A dual-fuel system that combines direct injection and port fuel injection for expanded operation in optimal power, efficiency and emissions windows.
- New lubrication system featuring a continuously variable oil pump, on-engine oil cooler and reworked oil feed locations for additional oil pressure consistency.
By the time the next-generation trucks arrive at dealerships later this year, GM development teams expect to complete more than 1.5 million miles of real-world, on-road validation.
Get all the details on the GM Media website.
