How Does Car Camouflage Prevent Spy Shots During Testing?
If you’ve ever seen that black-and-white, swirled camouflage wrap on a car being test-driven — or photographed in spy shots — you’ve probably wondered how the checkerboard pattern works. Does this psychedelic cover really camouflage vehicles, or does it do the opposite and draw attention? Wouldn’t a normal-looking car draw less attention on the road […]
Spy Shots Reveal Super Weird-Looking Ford Bronco Prototype
If it looks like a truck and drives like a truck, is it really a truck? In the case of a bizarre test mule spotted driving around Michigan recently, odds are pretty good that the answer to that question is “no, it’s probably a Ford Bronco in disguise.” Autoblog published some choice spy photos last […]
Spy Shots Reveal What Appears to Be Next-Generation Ford Ranger
The 2019 Ford Ranger is only just now hitting the market, but it already appears that a total replacement is on the way for 2021. Australian auto outlet Wheels has pictures of what appears to be the next-generation Ranger, noting similarities between the look of the midsize pickup and the recently revealed 2020 Ford F-Series […]
Spy Shots: 2020 Buick Encore
As appealing as the contemporary 2019 Buick Encore is, we can’t help but look forward to the refreshed 2020 version. Recent spy shots have captured a fleet of camouflaged 2020 Buick Encore models, undergoing test drives. Here are some preliminary revelations about the model as we await the brand’s official reveal of this model. Dealership Advantage: Reasons […]
Spy Shots: 2020 GMC Sierra HD Suggests LED Lighting
2020 Sierra HD Reveals LED Lighting Signature In New Spy Photos https://t.co/ZFMIHQPzzO via @gmauthority — GM Parts Center (@gmpartscenter) August 20, 2018 Much about the 2020 GMC Sierra HD still remains a mystery. However, recent spy shots have captured GM testing out this bad boy, as it fine-tunes the mechanics and cosmetics. Past spy shots […]
Spy Shots: Upcoming Small GMC Crossover to Slot Beneath the Terrain
A future GMC crossover was spotted out for testing! https://t.co/oaeZviDLPn pic.twitter.com/98gxTEfEaN — Bradshaw Automotive (@BradshawGreer) August 14, 2018 New spy shots seem to indicate that GM will soon release a new crossover. As contributor Alex Luft with GM Authority shares, this model should slot just under the brand’s current smallest model, the Terrain. This new offering […]
Spy Shots of the 2019 Silverado RST
Chevrolet has finally disclosed quite a few secrets recently regarding the Silverado lineup for the 2019 model year: the engine options for the 2019 Silverado 1500, modifications to expect on the 2019 Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD, and establishing the flowtie badge for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado chassis cab trucks. The latest bit of news is […]
New Spy Shots of the 2020 Cadillac XT6
Cadillac is expanding on the success of current SUV models like the XT5 and the Escalade with its 2020 XT6 model. Spy shots were recently seen of the camouflaged vehicle, to help stir fans’ anticipation for this new addition to the brand’s impressive lineup. The XT6 will fill the gap between the smaller XT5 and the […]
Camouflage That Now Stymies Spy Shots Was First Used to Ward Off German U-Boats in World War I
As a loyal reader of The News Wheel, you’ve probably noticed the stories we publish that contain spy shots of prototype vehicles out for test drives. And you’ve probably noticed that those vehicles are sometimes covered in a distinctive black-and-white camouflage. These patterns are called “dazzle camouflage,” and they’ve been used ever since World War […]
2019 Chevy Camaro Spy Shots
While it was previously predicted that the 2019 Chevy Camaro refresh would include a seven-speed manual transmission, the latest spy shots indicate that this model will keep the six-speed it currently has. Apparently this rumor originated from a California Air Resource Board (CARB) document released in January, stating that a seven-speed manual transmission was in […]
2019 Chevy Blazer Spy Shots
If you’ve been anticipating the new Chevy Blazer that the brand will release for the 2019 model year, you’re one step closer to experiencing this offering’s features and cosmetics. According to Joel Stocksdale, contributor with Autoblog, the spy shots are in. Although the automaker hasn’t confirmed or denied that this model will bridge the gap between the […]
New Spy Shots of the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500
Many GMC fans are avidly anticipating the release of the revamped 2019 Sierra 1500, which the brand designed as a more utilitarian complement to the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. The 2019 Sierra is expected to manifest a comprehensive makeover which includes restyled head- and taillights and front/rear fascias, as well as more chrome details to please […]
New Spy Shots of the 2019 Cadillac CT6
While the 2018 Cadillac CT6 deserves its own head-nod for its updated technology inside, the 2019 Cadillac CT6 promises to be worthy of fans’ anticipation. Spy shots reveal the model’s quintessential elongated body that has an updated contour reminiscent of the Cadillac Escala concept, first featured at the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The 2019 CT6 incorporates […]
Spy Shots Reveal New Three-Row, Seven-Passenger Subaru Ascent SUV
At the end of 2014, rumors began spreading that Subaru was developing a brand-new flagship SUV to replace the outgoing Tribeca. Although it was initially speculated that the SUV would be released as a 2017 model, little was heard about Subaru’s progress after the automaker confirmed that something was in the works. Lists of potential […]
Spy Shots Suggest Upcoming Nissan Van Update
We might make fun of the minivan a lot, but there is no denying the vehicle’s versatility, whether you have a large family, team, or band to drive around the country. Nissan currently offers the Nissan Quest in the United States to satisfy shoppers looking for a large people mover, but the current generation has […]
2016 Honda Civic Revealed in Spy Shots
The all-new, 10th-generation 2016 Honda Civic Sedan is set for two big, simultaneous premieres in Detroit and Los Angeles next week. You can watch the LA reveal live on YouTube on Wednesday, September 16th at 6:15 pm PDT… or you can just look at these spy shots that were taken in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and posted to […]
Spy Shots Reveal Chevy Equinox Details
The Chevrolet Equinox was last refreshed in 2010, and is due for a new generation. According to GM, we can expect the latest Equinox for the 2017 model year. The new vehicle is being run through its paces, and while hot-weather testing it was caught by a spy photographer. Although the Equinox is covered heavily […]
Latest Prius Spy Shots Show Sporty Styling
It’s been an exciting year for fans of the Toyota Prius, ever since the automaker announced back in November that the redesigned 2016 model would share parts with the uber-fast and efficient TS040 Hybrid Le Mans Racer. Since then, it seems like we have been subjected to spy shot after spy shot after spy shot […]