Meet the New Electric Kid on the Block: Nikola
And Nikola brought an awesome electric semi
It’s a pretty safe thing to say that Nikola Tesla was awesome. He invented AC electricity (which some might recognize as what powers basically everything), induction motors, the Tesla coil, and inspired one seriously sweet electric car company. Wait, sorry, did I say one electric car company? Better make that two. Enter the Nikola Motor […]
The Block Highlights Restomod 1956 Chevy Bel Air’s LS3 Connect & Cruise System [VIDEO]
![The Block Highlights Restomod 1956 Chevy Bel Air’s LS3 Connect & Cruise System [VIDEO]](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F09%2F1956-Chevy-Bel-Air-restored-by-Chevrolet-Performances-The-Block.png&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "The Block Highlights Restomod 1956 Chevy Bel Air’s LS3 Connect & Cruise System [VIDEO]")
Back in September of last year, Chevrolet Performance’s restoration team, “The Block,” began work on a beat-up old 1956 Chevy Bel Air. The vintage ride, named “Bela,” was transformed into a modern-day hot rod, and shown at the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas a few months later. Now Chevy is giving us some more […]
The BLOCK’S Chevy Silverado Adventure Mobile Gets New Bumper [VIDEO]
![The BLOCK’S Chevy Silverado Adventure Mobile Gets New Bumper [VIDEO]](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F11%2FThe-BLOCK-Chevrolet-Silverado-Adventure-Mobile.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "The BLOCK’S Chevy Silverado Adventure Mobile Gets New Bumper [VIDEO]")
The 1956 Chevy Bel Air named “Bela” that Chevrolet Performance has been hard at work restoring isn’t the only vehicle that they’re fixing up for this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The team is also bringing their Mobil 1/Chevrolet Performance Silverado build to Sin City, and as the show’s November 3rd start date approaches, […]
[VIDEO] The Block Restoring a Vintage 1956 Chevy Bel Air for SEMA
“The Block” is the name of Chevrolet Performance’s restoration team, which has the enviable job of creating jaw-dropping builds for bowtie brand enthusiasts. Their latest project is restoring a classic car which they’ve dubbed “Bela”—not because the vintage vehicle bears a striking resemblance to Hungarian horror movie star Bela Lugosi, we suspect, but because it’s […]
Big Block COPO Camaro Makes Drag-Racing Dreams Come True
In a move that’s sure to delight drag-racing enthusiasts, Chevrolet Performance is reviving a legendary engine option for the mighty COPO Camaro. The Ultimate Muscle Car: Check out the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro For 2022, the COPO Camaro race car can be ordered with a 572-cubic-inch engine known as the COPO 572 or the Big Block […]
What Is an Engine Block Heater and Do You Really Need One?
Prepping yourself and your car for frigid temperatures this winter? Here are some helpful guidelines for determining whether you should invest in an engine block heater. Winter Service: Schedule your vehicle’s seasonal maintenance checkup What is an engine block heater? An engine block heater is a device that helps warm up the engine and its […]
Kia Premieres “The Features Film” Blockbuster Experience
While we can’t currently go to the movies due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that didn’t stop Kia from creating its own summer blockbuster, starring its diverse lineup of vehicles. The Features Film is a 13-part series on YouTube that focuses on a mob getaway driver who wants to, well, get away. Throughout the short film, […]
Ken Block Shows Off Retro-tastic Hoonifox Mustang
Ken Block is giving some much-deserved love to the iconic Fox Body Mustang with his latest creation. Block teamed with Ash Thorpe, who helped design the Batmobile for the upcoming film starring Robert Pattinson, to create the vision for the Hoonifox — a Fox Body-style Mustang with all-wheel drive and a real mean demeanor. Another […]
Volvo Uses Blockchain to Track Car Battery Materials
Following the launch of its first all-electric car, the XC40 Recharge, Volvo has announced it will use blockchain technology to track the use of cobalt in its batteries, the first automaker to do so. The Swedish company says that “traceability of raw materials used in the production of lithium ion batteries, such as cobalt, is […]
Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Joins Sedan on Chopping Block
General Motors announced Monday that it was ending production of the Chevrolet Cruze sedan at its Lordstown plant in Ohio — effectively discontinuing the model for the North American market. Now, GM is also indicating that it will end production of the Cruze hatchback at the Ramos Arizpe facility in Mexico. The hatchback is a […]
No. 48 2017 Ford GT Heads to Mecum Auction Block — Again
For a car so rare and so coveted, it sure seems that nobody wants the No. 48 2017 Ford GT. Having sold at Mecum’s Indianapolis auction in May for a cool $1.65 million and despite the protests of Ford, the Ingot Silver Ford GT is returning to the Mecum auction block in Monterey later this month. […]
How Blockchain Could Revolutionize the Automotive Industry
Blockchain technology has been working its way into countless industries across the globe in recent years and the automotive industry hasn’t escaped this revolution. In fact, the potential that blockchain holds over the way we buy, use, and insure our cars is incredible, but despite this potential, there are surprisingly few car enthusiasts out there […]
Chevrolet Spark Reportedly the Next Model on the Chopping Block for Chevy
Despite a recent redesign for the subcompact Spark, the model is supposedly set to be replaced by an upcoming crossover vehicle
Various reports released last week sounded the death knell for the Chevrolet Sonic and Chevrolet Impala, which are allegedly set to be discontinued by Chevy as early as this year. Receiving a refreshed look and updates alongside the Chevrolet Cruze and Malibu, it seemed as though the Chevrolet Spark would escape an untimely demise. Now, it’s being […]
Report: Ford Fiesta, Taurus on the Chopping Block as Car Sales Continue to Sag
With the reveal of its fourth-generation Focus compact sedan just days away, Ford is said to be considering dropping the ax on two of its other cars: the Fiesta subcompact and Taurus full-size sedan. The report, published by The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, has Ford planning “to stop building the Fiesta small car for […]
Did You Know? Those Reflective Blocks Embedded in the Road Are Called Cat’s Eyes
One of the most valuable devices in driving safety over the past century has been the cat’s eye—yet, most people don’t even know what it is or that it bears that name. If you’ve driven down a dark, rural stretch of road through the countryside, you’ve seen periodic glimpses of light flashing up at you […]
Liquid Blue 2017 Ford GT Hitting Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction Block This Month
Did you miss out on your opportunity to get your very own 2017 Ford GT supercar? Were you absolutely outraged to learn that John Cena squandered his good fortunes by selling off his Ford GT so soon after purchasing it—not because he violated a purchase agreement with Ford, but because he didn’t sell it to […]
How Not to Get Writer’s Block While on the Road
Finding time to write for fun, write for work, or journal for peace of mind is hard enough with day-to-day work and family responsibilities. Add in a road trip or business trip and you lose even more precious writing hours. But just because you have to sacrifice writing time for driving time, doesn’t mean you […]
Toyota Explores Blockchain Technology for Self-Driving Cars
The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) announced at Consensus 2017 on Monday that it is exploring blockchain and distributed ledger technology for application in its future mobility ecosystem. Blockchain is currently used primarily in cryptocurrency as a way to increase transaction speeds and security without involving bureaucrats or middlemen. However, it also has many potential applications […]