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Chevrolet Wants To Make Towing Less Stressful With Smarter Trailering Tech
Chevrolet is putting a lot more emphasis on something that matters enormously to truck and SUV buyers in the United States but often gets overlooked in day-to-day product coverage: the actual towing experience. Rather than focusing only on raw tow ratings or payload bragging rights, the brand is now pushing a much broader message around smart trailering technology, positioning software, cameras, apps and driver-assistance systems as just as important as horsepower when it comes to hauling with confidence.
That is what makes Chevrolet’s latest trailering push worth paying attention to. This is not about introducing a single new truck or SUV. It is about showing how the company wants to make towing easier, less stressful and more intuitive across its lineup, especially at a time when buyers increasingly expect heavy-duty tasks to be supported by the same kind of digital convenience they get everywhere else in the vehicle.
Chevrolet is increasingly using towing technology as a key selling point for its trucks and SUVs in the U.S. market.
Chevrolet Is Trying To Turn Towing Tech Into A Bigger Advantage
For years, the towing conversation in the truck market was dominated by simple numbers: maximum tow capacity, torque output and trailer size. Those figures still matter, of course, but Chevrolet is clearly betting that the next phase of the towing arms race will be about how easy the vehicle makes the process, not just how much weight it can pull.
That is where the brand’s current trailering ecosystem comes in. Chevrolet is highlighting tools such as the In-Vehicle Trailering App, multiple camera views, custom trailer profiles, checklists, diagnostics and even hands-free trailering support with Super Cruise on certain models. Together, those systems are meant to reduce the intimidation factor that often comes with towing, particularly for owners who use their truck or SUV for a mix of work, road trips and recreation rather than for full-time heavy hauling.
This Is About More Than Pickups — It Is About How Chevrolet Sells Utility
One of the most interesting parts of Chevrolet’s strategy is that it does not limit the towing story to a single nameplate.
Yes, pickups like the Silverado remain central to the message, but Chevrolet is also tying this technology push to SUVs and to the broader idea of family utility, travel and outdoor use. That matters because a huge part of the American towing market is no longer just contractors or commercial buyers. It is also families hauling boats, trailers, campers and weekend toys, often with full-size SUVs or light-duty pickups that serve as everyday vehicles the rest of the week.
Chevrolet understands that those customers are not always looking for the biggest possible tow number. Many of them want reassurance, simplicity and visibility. They want to know the vehicle can help them hitch up correctly, monitor the trailer, make lane changes more confidently and reduce the stress that towing still creates for less experienced drivers.
The Smart Part Of Towing Is Becoming Just As Important As The Mechanical Part
That shift is exactly why towing technology is becoming a more meaningful battleground.
The hardware still matters — engines, cooling systems, chassis strength, suspension tuning and braking capacity remain the foundation of any serious towing vehicle. But once those basics are covered, the ownership experience increasingly comes down to software and driver aids. A truck that can tow 12,000 pounds is one thing. A truck that can make that process feel more manageable for the person behind the wheel is something else entirely.
Chevrolet is leaning hard into that idea. By building out a more connected trailering system, the company is effectively trying to remove friction from one of the most intimidating parts of truck and SUV ownership. That is a smart move, because for many buyers the challenge is not whether the vehicle can tow — it is whether they feel comfortable enough to actually use that capability.
Chevrolet’s towing tech push is centered on making trailering easier through camera systems, trailer profiles and in-vehicle software tools.
Super Cruise Is Giving Chevrolet A More Premium Towing Story
One of the most notable pieces of this strategy is the way Chevrolet is now tying trailering to Super Cruise.
That matters because it shifts towing technology away from being purely utilitarian and toward something more premium and forward-looking. On compatible vehicles, Super Cruise can now work while towing, which turns a traditionally stressful highway experience into something Chevrolet can market as more relaxed and more sophisticated. That is a major shift in tone from the old-school truck formula of simply promising brute force and durability.
In practical terms, it also helps Chevrolet differentiate itself in a segment where everyone can talk about towing capacity, but not everyone can offer the same mix of driver assistance and trailering-specific software. The message is clear: Chevrolet does not just want its trucks and SUVs to tow well. It wants them to feel smarter while doing it.
Why This Matters More Than It Might Look At First
At first glance, a trailering technology push may not seem as headline-grabbing as a new truck launch or a major redesign. But in the American market, this kind of move actually says a lot about where the truck and SUV business is going.
Buyers increasingly expect their vehicles to do more than simply deliver capability on paper. They want tech that lowers the learning curve, reduces stress and makes the hardest parts of ownership feel easier. Chevrolet is clearly betting that towing is one of the next areas where that expectation can become a major selling point.
Chevrolet is reframing towing as a technology experience as much as a mechanical one, especially for everyday truck and SUV buyers.
That is why this matters. Chevrolet is not reinventing towing, but it is trying to redefine how people experience it. And in a market where trucks and SUVs are expected to be work tools, family vehicles and road-trip machines all at once, making towing less stressful may end up being one of the smartest features the brand can sell.
Toyota has recalled more than 500,000 Camry sedans because the 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster can remain blank, causing the speedometer and warning indicators to stop working.
Toyota has announced a major Toyota Camry recall affecting 508,000 model-year 2025 and 2026 sedans in the United States. The problem involves certain 7.0-inch digital instrument clusters that can remain completely blank when the vehicle is started.
A dark instrument panel is more than an inconvenience. Drivers may lose access to the speedometer, warning lights, and turn signal indicators. Toyota says the issue requires a dealer-installed software update.
Which Toyota Camry Models Are Included?
The recall applies only to 2025 and 2026 Toyota Camry models equipped with the 7.0-inch digital combination meter.
Affected trims include:
- Camry LE
- Camry SE
- Camry Nightshade
The XLE and XSE trims are not included because they use a different 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
Toyota has recalled more than 500,000 Camry sedans because the 7.0-inch instrument cluster can remain blank.
Toyota split the campaign by trim level because only vehicles with the smaller display are affected.
What Happens When the Display Goes Blank?
On affected vehicles, the instrument cluster may fail to activate when the car is turned on. When that happens, the screen remains black and does not display critical driving information.
A blank display can affect:
Audible warning chimes
Vehicle speed
Warning lights
Turn signal confirmation
Hazard lamp status
The recall affects Camry models equipped with the 7.0-inch digital combination meter.
Losing these functions can make it more difficult for drivers to monitor the vehicle and respond to certain driving situations.
Toyota Will Update the Software
Toyota has confirmed that the fix is a software update for the 7.0-inch combination meter.
The update must be performed by a Toyota dealer and will be provided free of charge. Unlike some previous software campaigns, this recall cannot be completed through an over-the-air update.
Toyota dealers will perform a software update free of charge to correct the instrument cluster issue.
Owners of affected vehicles will need to schedule a dealership visit to have the instrument cluster reprogrammed.
When Will Owners Be Notified?
Toyota expects to begin mailing recall notification letters by early October 2026.
However, owners do not have to wait for a letter. They can check whether their vehicle is included by entering the VIN in Toyota’s recall lookup system or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database.
Why This Recall Matters
This is not the first time Toyota has dealt with instrument cluster display issues. The company has issued several recall campaigns involving blank digital displays on Toyota and Lexus models over the past year.
For affected Camry owners, the solution is straightforward, but it is important to address the problem promptly. A functioning instrument cluster is essential for safe driving, and the software update is the only official remedy for this Toyota Camry recall.
Ford is reportedly developing a new entry-level SUV that could start around $25,000 and offer both hybrid and gasoline powertrains by 2029.
Ford is reportedly working on a new entry-level SUV priced around $25,000 that could become the most affordable vehicle in its lineup by the end of the decade. The model was reportedly shown to dealers during a recent private event in Las Vegas, where executives presented early design mockups of the upcoming crossover.
The project remains in the early stages of development, but it appears to be part of Ford’s broader strategy to expand its range of affordable vehicles.
Ford reportedly showed dealers early mockups of a new entry-level SUV expected to arrive by 2029.
According to reports, dealers compared the vehicle to the first-generation Ford Escape, describing it as boxy and wide with compact proportions.
The new SUV is expected to sit below the Ford Maverick, which is currently the brand’s least expensive model.
Hybrid and gasoline versions are planned
Unlike the upcoming Ford Fathom electric pickup, the new SUV is not expected to use Ford’s Universal EV platform.
The upcoming SUV is expected to offer both hybrid and gasoline powertrains.
Instead, it will reportedly be available with both hybrid and non-hybrid powertrains, allowing Ford to target a broader range of buyers.
The expected price of around $25,000 would place it directly against affordable subcompact SUVs such as the Chevrolet Trax, Mazda CX-30 and Kia Seltos.
That positioning would give Ford a stronger entry-level offering in one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. market.
Production could begin in 2029
The design shown to dealers was reportedly only a preliminary concept, meaning the final production model could change significantly before launch.
The production version could be built in Mexico and become Ford’s most affordable model.
Reports indicate that a new hybrid crossover is scheduled to enter production in 2029 at Ford’s Hermosillo Assembly Plant in Mexico, and that model could be the same vehicle presented during the dealer event.
If the project moves forward as expected, the Ford $25,000 SUV would become one of the brand’s most important new products, giving buyers a more affordable alternative to larger crossovers and helping Ford compete more aggressively in the entry-level SUV segment.
Mercedes-AMG has previewed its upcoming electric performance SUV, which is expected to deliver more than 1,000 horsepower and share technology with the new AMG GT 4-Door EV.
Mercedes-AMG has released the first teaser images of its upcoming electric performance SUV, giving enthusiasts a preview of what could become one of the brand’s most powerful production vehicles.
The new model is expected to share its design philosophy and powertrain technology with the recently revealed AMG GT 4-Door EV, which produces up to 1,153 horsepower.
Mercedes-AMG has previewed its upcoming electric performance SUV with styling inspired by the new GT 4-Door EV.
Although the SUV remains hidden under a black cover, several design details are already visible. The front lighting appears to feature Mercedes-AMG’s new three-pointed star LED signature, while the rear lights also incorporate illuminated star-shaped graphics similar to those used on the GT 4-Door EV.
The overall proportions suggest a high-performance SUV with wide fenders, a low roofline and a more aggressive stance than current AMG utility models.
AMG GT 4-Door technology is expected underneath
Mercedes-AMG has not confirmed technical specifications yet, but the SUV is widely expected to use the same dedicated electric performance platform as the AMG GT 4-Door EV.
The electric SUV is expected to share its platform and performance technology with the AMG GT 4-Door EV.
That would likely mean a tri-motor powertrain producing up to 1,153 horsepower in its highest-performance version, with lower-output variants also expected to join the lineup.
The GT 4-Door EV also uses a 106-kWh battery pack, and the SUV is expected to offer a driving range of around 300 miles depending on the final configuration.
A new chapter for AMG performance
The upcoming SUV represents another major step in Mercedes-AMG’s transition toward high-performance electric vehicles.
Mercedes-AMG is expanding its next-generation electric performance lineup with a dedicated high-performance SUV.
The company has made it clear that future AMG EVs will focus not only on acceleration, but also on handling, thermal performance and repeatable high-output capability.
The Mercedes-AMG electric SUV is expected to be fully revealed before the end of the year, with sales likely beginning during 2027.
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