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February 28 Marks Production End of Chevy Impala

2020 Chevy Impala 2LT The Chevy Impala will mark its final day of production on Feb. 28. Currently produced at the General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, the Impala has been…

The Drivers Who Won the Indy 500 on their First Attempt

Photo: Carey Akin The 101st running of the Indy 500 will take place on May 28, where Formula One driver Fernando Alonso will attempt to win it on his very…

Hélio Castroneves Wins Fourth Indy 500

Photo: Honda Hélio Castroneves today became the fourth-oldest driver to win the Indy 500 and joined an exclusive club of only four drivers to have won the prestigious race four…

Sato Wins for Honda at Indy 500

Photo: Honda Takuma Sato should probably thank Fernando Alonso. So far, every time the Spaniard starts in the Indianapolis 500, Sato ends up winning the race. But while Alonso’s first…

Corvette Stingray to Serve as the Official Pace Car at Indy 500

The Torch Red Corvette Stingray will lead racers to the start Photo: Chevrolet The COVID-19 pandemic initially caused the world to come to a grinding halt. From sports to concerts…

Study: Future EV Success Unaffected by 2020 Sales Decline

2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier Photo: Chevrolet A recent study by BloombergNEF suggests that the COVID-19 crisis will negatively impact electric vehicle sales by approximately 18 percent in 2020. That’s…

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IndyCar Postpones First Four Races of 2020

Photo: Honda IndyCar has announced that the first four events of the 2020 calendar will be postponed due to the ongoing concerns over COVID-19, including the Grand Prix of St.…

History of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Indianapolis Motor Speedway: 1967 Entrance Photo: Mark Zimmerman via Flickr/CC Is there any track in all of North America that carries the same level of prestige and fame as the…

Subaru Celebrates US Anniversary With Cupcakes and Cars

No matter what industry you’re in, a 50th anniversary is a pretty big deal. This week at the Chicago Auto Show, Subaru threw a party to celebrate its 50 years…

11 of the Most Expensive Toll Roads in America

Paying at a toll booth Photo: The News Wheel Typically used to fund the construction of new roadways — and to maintain old ones — toll roads are a necessary…

Book Review: ‘Library on Wheels: Mary Lemist Titcomb and America’s First Bookmobile’

Photo: The News Wheel Access to books, quality education, and a public library system is a gift, not a guarantee. Not now, and definitely not back in the late 19th…

Sato Dominates 2019 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama

Takuma Sato leads at the 2019 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama Photo: Honda The 2019 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama, taking place at Barber Motorsports Park, is aptly…

Honda Strong on ‘Carb Day’ As It Seeks 13th Indy 500 Win

Photo: Honda Seven Honda drivers made up seven of the top 10 in the traditional “Carb Day” final practice session leading up to Sunday’s Indianapolis 500. Santino Ferrucci was quickest…

Chevy Camaro Earns Spot on KBB’s Top 10 for Coolest Cars

2021 Chevrolet Camaro Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Camaro doesn’t need validation that it’s cool; it’s always been cool, but it is always nice to get a compliment, right? The latest…