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Which are the Most Powerful and Efficient Chevrolet Engines Available?

Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet boasts an impressive lineup of powertrains, and we’ve rounded up some of the most notable examples. From hardworking diesel mills and high-end performance engines to fuel-sipping powerplants,…

Celebs Help Chevrolet Launch First-Ever Silverado ZR2

BRELAND introduces the Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Photo: Chevrolet The all-new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 made its first appearance last week on an enormous stage: the first game of the…

EVs Get Greener as US Electricity's Carbon Emissions Reach 25-Year Low

One of the most persistent and annoying arguments pushed in online comments sections against electric vehicles is that, although an electric vehicle may not put out emissions from its own…

Production of the Chevrolet Blazer Is Officially Underway

The release of the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer is reportedly just around the corner Due to a growing demand for new crossovers and SUVs, Chevrolet could not have picked a better…

Wireless Charging Is Rapidly on the Way

Electric vehicles have one particular convenient feature that beats out internal combustion engines: the ability to “refuel” from home, in your driveway, while you sleep. Now, that process looks to…

2015 Brazilian Grand Prix Recap: Rosberg Wins Again as Hamilton Complains

The lovely circuit from above. If you don’t watch Formula 1 and are looking for an exciting race to grab your interest in the sport, you can skip a viewing…

FOUR WHEELER Names 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Pickup Truck of the Year

The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, the high-performance off-road variant of the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado, has snagged the title of FOUR WHEELER’s Pickup Truck of the Year. The 29th annual entry…

California to Double Down on Electric Vehicle Rebates to Fight Emissions

Photo: byronv2 California is having a bit of a problem with its air pollution. Despite probably being the lead state in eco-conscious and especially air-quality-conscious regulations, its population still seems…

Report: You Probably Don’t Tip Your Uber Driver

Photo: Quote Catalog As Americans, there are situations where you definitely tip, and others that are greyer. For example, you should always tip your wait staff at a restaurant, but…

Chevy Raises Discount on the 2019 Silverado 1500

While many automakers offer significant discounts on models around New Year’s, others provide sales incentives a bit later. GMC, for instance, has been offering a 19-percent discount on certain Sierra…

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…

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…

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.…

Outlander PHEV Named to List of Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars

The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV recently landed a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s list of the 10 Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars Under…

World Cup of Cars: Honduras vs. Ecuador

Your Friday night World Cup matchup puts Honduras against Ecuador at Arena da Baixada, Curitiba. Both lost their opening round matchups, and both also lost their first matchups in our…

Name Game: Mazda’s SKYACTIV on the Tip of Tongues

Mazda’s SKYACTIV powers the 2014 Mazda6 To create a unique and identifiable brand, companies often need to create equally unique and identifiable names.  Think back to a time before Google…

Formula One 2018: Pre-Season Testing – Final Recap

Photo: Artex Max The last day of pre-season testing for the 2018 Formula One championship has come to an end, with both Ferrari drivers setting the quickest lap times and…

2015 Sienna Named Best in Class Minivan

The spacious and spunky 2015 Toyota Sienna was named the Best in Class Minivan at the fifth annual New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) Technology Conference. This year’s NEMPA Technology…

David Higgins Dominates Again at Oregon Trail Rally

David Higgins wins again at Oregon Trail Rally David Higgins, Subaru Rally Team USA driver, has been on what you might call a big, old roll. Not only has he…