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Theresa May Rushed to Save Vauxhall Jobs
General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra Earlier this month, British Prime Minister Theresa May placed a call to Mary Barra, the head of General Motors. Instead of talking about…
2017 Chicago Auto Show Preview: Here’s What You Can Expect from General Motors
This year is the 109th anniversary of the Chicago Auto Show. Every winter, automakers from all around the globe gather in Chicago to display their newest and most innovative vehicle…
What’s the Point of Gears Anyway?
Because most drivers in the United States buy cars with automatic transmissions, it’s not uncommon for people to have little understanding of how gears work or even why they exist.…
Electrified COPO Camaro Goes to Auction in Monterey
Photo: Chevrolet The Specialty Equipment Market Association Show, or SEMA Show, is the perfect place for automakers and other tech companies to show off their weirdest and wackiest concepts and…
John Hennessey Raced the Camaro ZL1 & Challenger Hellcat, And Here's What Happened
The other day, as I was driving along, I was treated to the lovely sight of a super-lifted rust-bucket Chevy truck driven by a camouflage-garbed gentleman with an American flag…
Self-Driving Bus Dust-Up Starts in Columbus
We have known that self-driving vehicle testing was coming for our state’s capital of Columbus, Ohio (The News Wheel operates out of Dayton). We have also known self-driving vehicles will…
New Tech Turns GMC Hummer EV SUV Into Off-Road Monster
Photo: GMC Off-road dominance takes top priority in the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV — as illustrated by a pair of advanced technologies that will make their debut when this…
Mitsubishi Teases New Crossover Ahead of Geneva, Possibly Named Eclipse
Mitsubishi has unveiled a shadowy teaser image of its upcoming crossover, which it will reveal in full at the Geneva Motor Show. But if the announcement of a new compact…
4 Reasons Trucks Triumph Over Cars
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Photo: Chevrolet Trucks on the market today like the Chevrolet Silverado are more than just workhorses. Just because you don’t work in construction, need to haul…
2018 Subaru Impreza Overview
The Subaru Impreza is the perfect compact sedan for your commute, a road trip with some friends, or even a vehicle for the family. With five-passenger seating and fuel efficiency up…
Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid Snags Mid-Size Luxury SUV of Texas Award
Photo: Volvo As hybrid vehicles, all-electric models, and plug-in hybrids (or hybrid hybrids, as I’ve taken to calling them) continue to grow in popularity, Volvo continues to prove its mettle…
The Japanese Electric Car That’s Faster Than Tesla
The Aspark Owl at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show Photo: Matti Blume Last year, it seemed like Tesla was on top of the electric car game. With an acceleration rate…
We Finally Have an All-New Toyota Sequoia
Photo: Toyota After a decade and a half, we finally have an all-new Toyota Sequoia. The rugged full-size SUV has stretched its second generation for what seems like an eternity,…
Guide to Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Off-Road Trims and Packages
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Photo: Chevrolet For drivers who like to leave the pavement, the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 lineup boasts multiple off-road options. Here’s a look at this…
New Chevrolet Contest Searches for Two Kid Reporters to Send to the MLB All-Star Game
Chevy is searching for some intrepid young reporters to send to Major League Baseball’s biggest event of the year Chevrolet currently serves as the Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball.…
