Chevrolet Reveals its 2018 Camaro Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Edition
A ton of car-related childhood dreams are about to come true
There are some that would argue that a performance muscle model like the Chevrolet Camaro is akin to a giant toy car. That line of thinking is now more accurate than ever, given the latest special edition revealed for the Camaro. Chevrolet and Hot Wheels have partnered together to introduce the 2018 Camaro Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Edition. […]
Automotive Enthusiasts Save Classic Collection of BMW Models from Northern California Fires
Members of the BMW Car Club of America moved 18 vintage BMW vehicles to a safe location while the destructive fires were spreading nearby
For the past few weeks, a series of destructive fires have been sweeping across Northern California, leaving destruction in their wake. As efforts to combat the spread of these fires has finally found some success in the past few days, many California residents are beginning to examine the damage left behind. More than 6,000 homes are […]
Book Review: “The Complete Book of Chevrolet Camaro” by David Newhardt
2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Chevrolet Camaro. The popular sports car model was introduced for the 1967 model year and was crafted to fill a gap in the market: the automotive industry needed a solid competitor for the Ford Mustang. The Camaro succeeded over the decades, outselling the Mustang for several of its […]
Your Vehicle Has Race Car DNA
If you drive—no matter what kind of vehicle–you might seriously be a race car driver, even if you’ve never set wheels to track before in your life. “No sport on Earth has a more profound impact on your daily life than racing. If you’ve been in a car today, your life has been impacted by […]
4 Biggest Car Towing Mistakes to Avoid
There are many reasons why you could find yourself needing to tow a car. Perhaps you are on a family vacation and one of your cars broke down. Or maybe you have a camper or boat trailer that you need to tow. In either case, it’s a good idea to have a full understanding of […]
Car News In the Rearview: Is the Fiesta Done for?
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you a digest of the week’s top automotive news, both in convenient video and written form. Meet the Family: Have a look down Chevrolet’s entire lineup This week, our first story comes with the death of a car: the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. If you said, “the what?” then […]
Honda Driver Hunter-Reay Leads Friday Practice at Mid-Ohio
On Friday, Honda drivers Ryan Hunter-Reay and Scott Dixon led the way in the Verizon IndyCar Series practice for Sunday’s Honda Indy 200 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Hunter-Reay and Dixon finished the day first and third on the time charts, respectively, after a pair of 45-minute sessions. Andretti Autosport’s Hunter-Reay, a previous Mid-Ohio […]
Race-Winning NSX GT3 Going On Sale Globally
Today Acura, Honda Performance Development, and Honda R&D announced that the race-winning Acura NSX GT3 racecar will be offered for sale around the world in advance of the 2018 racing season. The exposed carbon, race-ready NSX GT3 will carry a starting price of €465,000. The NSX GT3 is eligible to race in more than two […]
2018 Chevy Traverse Priced at $30,875
Today Chevrolet announced that the all-new 2018 Traverse will carry a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $30,875. That MSRP includes the destination charge, though not tax, title, and any additional dealer fees. The significantly redesigned SUV now offers best-in-class maximum cargo space and more passenger space than competitors such as the Explorer, Pilot, or […]
2018 Honda Ridgeline On Sale Today for $29,630
The 2018 Honda Ridgeline is arriving at dealerships nationwide today, carrying a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $29,630. That base price applies to the RT trim of the 2WD Ridgeline model, which is EPA-rated at 19/26/22 mpg in city/highway/combined traffic. The Sport trim carries a price tag of $33,170, the RTL trim is priced […]
GM Volunteers Lead STEM Camp for Students in Detroit’s Cody Rouge Community
Over 2,500 General Motors team members are donating their time and efforts once again to benefit Detroit’s Cody Rouge community at the company’s annual week-long volunteer event. TeamGM Cares volunteers are helping out at the STEM Camp for 2nd through 5th graders, encouraging young elementary school students to take an interest in science, technology, and math […]
Honda R&D Asia Opens New Proving Ground in Thailand
Today Honda R&D Asia Pacific (HRAP) held the opening for its Honda R&D Asia Pacific Prachinburi Proving Ground at Rojana Industrial Park, Prachinburi province. The new Honda R&D Asia Pacific Prachinburi Proving Ground is composed of eight test courses built to simulate various road conditions and terrains, which cumulatively total eight kilometers in length. Honda […]
2017 Honda Civic Tour Bringing OneRepublic, Food Pop Ups, and Custom Type R to a City Near You
The Honda Civic Tour is back for the summer, with this year’s Honda-sponsored concert tour being headlined by the multi-platinum band OneRepublic. Fitz and the Tantrums and James Arthur will also appear as supporting acts on the North American tour, which is now in its sixteenth year. All new for this year’s Honda Civic Tour […]
“Like” This Honda ASIMO Video to Raise Money for Columbus’ Nationwide Children’s Hospital
After recently announcing a generous $1 million dollar donation to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, Honda said today that it will donate an additional $1 to the hospital for every “Like” or “Share” that social media users give to this new video of young hospital patients interacting with the Japanese automaker’s ASIMO robot. […]
Honda Drivers Rossi and Hinchcliffe Score Podium Results in Toronto
Thanks in large part to an early pit-stop call from his Andretti Autosport team, Honda driver Alexander Rossi took succeeded in finishing second at the Honda Indy Toronto on Sunday. Fellow Honda driver and Toronto native James Hinchcliffe also recorded a popular Verizon IndyCar Series podium finish, taking third in front of an enthusiastic crowd […]
First Shipment of Chevy Cavaliers Leaves Shanghai for Mexico
The first shipment of 1,701 Mexico-bound Chevrolet Cavaliers set sail from Shanghai today, sailing towards sales in the North American market. The Chinese-manufactured Cavalier is an example of Chevrolet’s new global design language, with a modern and dynamic exterior combined with a refined and spacious interior. The vehicle represents a merger between GM’s global resources […]
SAIC-GM-Wuling Launches Baojun 310 Wagon
Yesterday SAIC-GM-Wuling officially launched the all-new Baojun 310 Wagon, three months after the model made its global debut at Auto Shanghai 2017. The Baojun 310 Wagon combines the affordability of an entry-level passenger car with the practicality and spaciousness of a wagon. The car extends its long wheelbase to 2,750 mm, and can double its […]
Acura Motorsports and Team Penske Announce North American Prototype Effort
Today Acura Motorsports announced that it is joining forces with Team Penske to field a prototype effort in the 2018 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. A pair of new Acura ARX-05 Daytona Prototype International (DPi) entries will be fielded under the legendary Team Penske banner as part of the program. Acura Motorsports says that it will begin […]