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2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV Gets Crabby, Can Now Drive Diagonally

  • The Silverado EV RST is gaining a new Sidewinder mode that enables the truck to be driven diagonally at low speeds.
  • The new drive mode is essentially Chevrolet’s version of GMC’s CrabWalk.
  • Sidewinder mode comes standard on the 2025 RST, but will be added to the 2024 First Edition RST as part of an over-the-air update.

Chevrolet introduced the 2025 Silverado EV last month, and now they’re getting, well, crabby—in a good way. Taking a page from GMC’s playbook, they’ve decided to add their own version of the Hummer’s famed CrabWalk.

Known in bowtie lingo as Sidewinder, the new drive mode is engaged via the infotainment system and allows all four wheels to turn in the same direction. This enables the electric pickup to drive diagonally at speeds up to 20 mph (32 km/h).

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Since this isn’t something drivers will use every day, it’s slightly buried. However, Chevrolet said owners can access the new drive mode by tapping the Controls icon and then navigating to Rear Steering. They can then select Sidewinder mode, which is verified by splash scene graphics on the infotainment system as well as a message in the instrument cluster.

Once activated, the Silverado EV RST can be driven diagonally. Chevrolet said this proves helpful in a variety of situations ranging from “tight parking spots to rugged terrain.” During testing on the GMC Hummer EV, we thought it felt gimmicky and a tad unnatural, although effective.

Sidewinder mode comes standard on all 2025 Silverado EV RST pickups. It will also be added to existing Silverado EV First Edition RSTs via an over-the-air update early next year.

Besides the new drive mode, the 2025 Silverado EV gains a new LT trim that starts at $75,195 and offers up to 408 miles (657 km) of range. They’re joined by new battery packs as the RST offers Extended and Max Range batteries, while the fleet-focused WT has Standard, Extended, and Max Range options. The latter gives the Work Truck an EPA-estimated range of 492 miles (792 km).

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GM Reports Q3 Revenues Of Nearly $49 Billion, Chevy Equinox Appears To Be A Hit

  • GM had a strong third quarter as the company reported revenues of $48.8 billion.
  • Helping to aid that success was an assortment of new and highly profitable vehicles including the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia.
  • The company’s full-size trucks and SUVs are also performing well, and updated versions of the Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade will arrive at dealers shortly.

General Motors has released their third quarter results and investors were loving it as the company’s stock shot up nearly 10% to close at $53.73 per share. That’s nearly a 52-week high and the strong performance was fueled by an assortment of positive developments.

Jumping right into the numbers, the automaker reported third quarter revenues of $48.8 billion as well as a net income attributable to stockholders of $3.1 billion. This impressive performance pushed the company to raise their full year guidance as they’re now expecting diluted earnings per share in the range of $9.14 – $9.64, which is up from the previous estimate of $8.93 – $9.93. The company also expects their full year net income attributable to stockholders to be $10.4 billion – $11.1 billion, instead of $10.0 billion – $11.4 billion.

More: 2025 GMC Yukon Gets A Much-Needed Interior Overhaul And Beefier Diesel

In a letter to shareholders, GM CEO Mary Barra said they grew U.S. retail market share in the third quarter with “above-average pricing, well-managed inventories, and below-average incentives.” The executive also pointed to improved sales in China as well as continued progress on EV production and profitability targets. Speaking of the latter, she said “we are focused on optimizing our ICE margins and working to make our EVs profitable on an EBIT basis as quickly as possible.”

Since most of the financial stuff is a snooze fest, let’s look at some interesting tidbits. Among the key points GM wanted to hammer home was leadership in full-size trucks and SUVs. They’re “#1 in full-size pickups” and are enjoying the best year-to-date total sales since 2007. GM’s position is pretty dominant as they have a 44% share of the full-size truck retail market.

 GM Reports Q3 Revenues Of Nearly $49 Billion, Chevy Equinox Appears To Be A Hit

That pales in comparison to their commanding lead in full-size SUVs as the company controls 64% of the market. Their position is about to get even stronger as facelifted versions of the Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade will begin arriving at dealers in the fourth quarter.

The company went on to credit a fresh product lineup that has higher profit margins than their predecessors. These vehicles include the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain as well as the larger Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia. Consumers have also embraced the value-focused Buick Envista and Chevrolet Trax.

 GM Reports Q3 Revenues Of Nearly $49 Billion, Chevy Equinox Appears To Be A Hit

Barra went into more detail during an earnings call, where she said “We are on track to produce and wholesale about 200,000 EVs in North America this year and make our portfolio … profit positive this quarter.” She added the ICE-powered Equinox has been a hit as average transaction prices have shot up around $6,000 and the model is attracting younger consumers.

The executive also mentioned things are heating up on the Hyundai front as the two companies are making “good progress” on specific areas of cooperation. She went onto say they’re “nearing the completion of our first definitive agreement and we expect to have something to share soon.”

 GM Reports Q3 Revenues Of Nearly $49 Billion, Chevy Equinox Appears To Be A Hit
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