How a DeLorean Inspired One Man to Change his Future [VIDEO]
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Honda may have declared 2015 “the Year of Honda,” but so far it feels more like “the Year of DeLorean.” Already, we’ve had DeLorean iPhone cases, a potential free DeLorean giveaway, and awesome artwork inspired by the gullwinged classic. The DeLorean DMC-12’s resurgence in popularity this year is, of course, almost entirely attributable to the fact […]
Chevrolet Sales Up 3.8% in February Behind Silverado, Colorado
Chevrolet had yet another monster month, posting its best February in seven years and climbing 3.8% year-over-year with 159,788 units sold in the United States. The biggest reasons for this, as you might expect, are trucks and SUVs. Leading the way for Chevy, as ever, was the Silverado. Chevy’s full-size pickup was up 24% with […]
Consumer Reports Names Corvette Stingray Best American Sports Car
Everything’s coming up Chevy! The bowtie brand is getting tons of praise from some unexpected places. Not only did the American automaker rank higher than ever before in the recent J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, but it also received a surprise endorsement from Consumer Reports, which named the Impala the Best Large Sedan on the […]
All Four GM Brands Make J.D. Power’s Top 10 Dependability List
For the first time ever, all four General Motors brands—Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac—have ranked among the top 10 automakers on a new J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability List. The study looks at 2012 model year vehicles that are currently in their third year of ownership. Buick was second only to Lexus among the 31 brands, […]
Mustang, Explorer Pick up KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Awards
Not only did the Lincoln Motor Company brand wind up taking home the Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Best Luxury Brand Award, but two Ford vehicles also earned top honors in their segments. Big Ford Future: Learn more about Ford’s four new utility vehicle launches The all-new 2015 Ford Mustang GT was named […]
Chevy Bolt Production Might Kick Off in October 2016
When we got our first look at the Chevy Bolt EV Concept at the Detroit Auto Show, the understanding from the jump was that it was a precursor to a production model that would have a 200-mile all-electric range and be offered for a price around $30,000. Another tacit understanding was that this production-version Bolt […]
Four Million Chevys Sold in China
Ten years ago, America’s iconic bowtie brand was imported to the People’s Republic of China. Since then, there have been four million Chevys sold in China, a milestone that speaks to the explosion of the Chinese auto industry. It’s a market boom that’s been fueled by increased wages and inflated savings, and Shanghai GM has […]
700 HP Chevy Passenger Van Takes On Corvette ZR1
We’ve seen the mighty Corvette take on a Camaro, a Tesla Model S, and a Dodge Viper TA, and (spoiler alert) defeat all of them. So it’s a bit surprising that the Vette would finally be undone by the unlikeliest of challengers: an AWD Chevy Passenger Van. Yes, a 700 horsepower AMS Express van absolutely […]
Which Cars Will Be at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show?
When navigating the 2015 Chicago Auto Show site, we had a bit of trouble finding a comprehensive list of cars outside of a drop-down menu or individual pages. To make things a little easier for all of us, we have compiled an at-a-glance list. This list will change as we receive more information, so be sure […]
2015 F-150, Mustang Lead Ford in January US Sales
Ford kicked off 2015 with a monster January, with the Blue Oval brand posting a massive 15.5% year-over-year increase with 171,732 deliveries. The biggest reasons for Ford’s success? Yep, you guessed it: the 2015 Ford F-150 and Mustang. “Customer demand is strong for our newest vehicles, driving retail sales gains across our lineup in January,” […]
Why You Should Buy Corvette Insurance from the National Corvette Museum
So, now that you’ve won a Corvette Stingray with the $10 raffle ticket you bought, where will you go to get it insured? In the video below, Adam Boca of the NCM Insurance Agency makes a persuasive case for getting your Corvette insurance from the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Take a look: […]
Report: Shelby GT350R Beats Z/28 ‘Ring Time by Five Seconds
When Ford unveiled the Shelby GT350R at the beginning of the month, one thing was abundantly clear from the get-go: it was a track-tuned homing missile aimed squarely at the rival Camaro Z/28. But if a report from HorsepowerKings is to be believed, the Shelby GT350R already locked on, took aim, and blew the Camaro […]
GT Academy Team Finishes 6th at Daytona CTSCC
The opening round of the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge season was last weekend in Daytona, Florida, where the Nissan GT Academy team finished sixth in their Doran Racing 370Z NISMO. The driver, Bryan Heitkotter, won the 2011 Nissan GT Academy and this was his first American race. The Nissan GT Academy is a program that […]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sells 1955 Chevy Bel Air and 1999 Corvette
Last week, we reported that NASCAR racer Dale Earnhardt Jr. had taken to eBay to sell his 1955 Chevy Bel Air and 1999 Corvette, with a bonus meet-and-great and autograph from Junior himself promised to the winning bidders. Hunting Demons? Learn why Supernatural’s Chevy Impala is the perfect demon-hunting machine At the time (January 19th), […]
Chevy Wins Five KBB Best Resale Value Awards
Today five different Chevrolet models were awarded KBB Best Resale Value Awards. The Chevy Camaro, Corvette, and Tahoe were all first in their segments, while the Colorado and Silverado pickups were both recognized for being in the Top 10 overall of expected retained value after five years. “Chevrolet prides itself on offering performance, design, and […]
Cosmotron: A Life-Size Hot Wheels Car Based on BMW Z3 Chassis
When we were young, we all imagined actually driving our miniature Hot Wheels toy cars and maybe even owning life-size versions of our favorite models (especially the ones shaped like animals). But when we grew older, most of us dismissed the possibility as a childhood dream. However, with some hard work and a lot of creativity, a man […]
Buy Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s 1955 Chevy Bel Air on eBay
Want to meet NASCAR racer Dale Earnhardt Jr., but can’t get him to show up when you blow your Dale Call? Well, if you’ve got a spare 80 grand to spend, you could get an autograph and a meet-and-greet from number 88 himself. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is selling his own 1955 Chevy Bel Air on eBay, […]
General Motors Almost Sold 10 Million Vehicles in 2014
2014 was a monstrous year for General Motors around the globe, resulting in a second straight year of record sales and a total just shy of the coveted 10 million unit mark. Between its numerous brands around the world, GM sold 9,924,880 vehicles, beating its 2013 global sales record by 2%. Once again, China was […]