Galpin Auto Sports F-150 Ford walked out of the 2015 SEMA Show with not one, not two, but three awards for having the hottest vehicles in three separate segments. With the F-Series winning Hottest Truck, the Focus winning Hottest Sport-Compact, and the Mustang winning Hottest Car, Ford becomes the first OEM to win three Hottest…
We didn’t think it was possible for Chevy to make the Sonic RS more appealing—we were wrong. The Performance Sonic RS concept for the SEMA show takes the compact car to the next level, drawing on Chevy’s high-performance vehicle legacy in a modern way. With upgraded engine performance, suspension and brakes, along with an overhaul…
This week is a big one in the automotive community, as SEMA kicks off tomorrow in Las Vegas. Chevy will be bringing the all-new Colorado Performance Concept to the show. The mid-size truck concept was designed with the help of Ricky Carmichael of motocross fame. The intent was to design a truck that could transport…
Among Chevrolet’s many entries at this year’s SEMA Show is the Chevelle Slammer concept, which combines hot-rod style with modern performance and technology, including the all-new LT376/535 crate engine, controllers, and SuperMatic 4L75-E automatic transmission. “The direct-injected LT376/535 is the newest and one of the most technologically advanced crate engines ever from Chevrolet Performance,” said…
The restored Ludacris Legend poses for the media at SEMA 2015 Chevy made some waves at the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas with its 2016 Silverado 3500HD Kid Rock concept truck, a massive chrome-and-acid-washed-denim ode to the bard of Motor City. But Kid Rock wasn’t the only musical artist represented at SEMA whose relevancy…
The General definitely stole the show last week with an abundance of Chevy SEMA concepts and performance models. Here’s a review of some of the things we saw from Chevy at SEMA last week: Corvettes Jimmie Johnson’s 1971 Corvette Paul Stanley Corvette Stingray 2009 “Blue Devil” Corvette (restored from sinkhole damage) Camaros 2015 Camaro…
Nissan Project Clubsport 23 Each year, different automakers bring a variety of inspiring and exciting vehicles to the Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas. This year, Nissan presented five unique vehicles at SEMA, each offering something for a wide collection of consumers. From sporty coupes and fun SUVs to a couple assistive vehicles,…
Rocket Bunny Lexus RC F Sport In and of its own merits, the 2015 Lexus RC F is damned fine sport coupe that puts its competitors on notice in a big way. As a part of Lexus’ push to give the RC F more eminent appeal to younger and more affluent buyers, the automaker also…
At the 2025 SEMA Show, Toyota revealed an innovative version of the Tacoma pickup truck that combines hydrogen power with off-road adventure.
Ford has pulled the wraps off the Maverick 300T, a compact street truck infused with Mustang performance parts and built with direct input from its most passionate fans.
Travis Pastrana just revealed his wildest Gymkhana car yet—a retro Subaru transformed into a high-revving, carbon-bodied monster built to defy gravity.
This modernized version blends classic off-road style with cutting-edge performance, offering improved suspension, larger tires, and a nod to its heritage with a “Turbo” emblem.
Stellantis teases bold Mopar-built concepts for SEMA 2025: a purple Dodge Charger Scat Pack and neon green Ram 1500 V-8, signaling a strong return to classic American performance.
A symbol of American excess poses next to a 505 hp muscle car Food Network personality and former Smash Mouth singer, Guy Fieri, is an aficionado of cheap grub and a purveyor of overpriced garbage. He’s also a car guy, with a particular affinity for bowtie brand automobiles. That’s why when it came time to…
Today it was announced that Chrysler Group LLC will officially be changing its name to FCA US LLC, effective immediately. This name change reflects the global name change of its parent company, which occurred back in October. The new global name is Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA). Please note, the Chrysler Group name change does…
“A Streetcar Named Desire” may be best known for launching Marlon Brando’s film career, but it also features some amazing vintage rides.… Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is a pretty good game, but it’s very light on cars. Here’s a list of some vehicles you won’t see while playing.… It’s time for us to understand and appreciate…
We could very well see a next-gen Ford GT at Detroit in January Well, here’s something that we can get behind: it seems that there may be some credence to reports from earlier this year regarding a revival of the Ford GT, and we may be getting it far sooner than 2017. In fact, if…
Ford gets one shot at introducing its first Ford Performance SUV to… As if you needed any more reasons to be depressed about the… At this point, if you’re an American Focus ST enthusiast still processing… You know that meme that’s two images of Wolverine from the 1990s… Ever have one of those moments where…
Pictured: Kia making a Beermobile (we hope) Kia teased us with the teasiest of teasers yesterday when it posted a 30-second video (below) to its website, announcing only that “Kia Motors America and Ballast Point Brewery are serving up something special for the 2014 SEMA Show.” Take a look: The video appears to show a 2015…
Chevrolet has been a front-runner in electric vehicles for some time, now.… The history of the Ford Mustang is one of legends among legends… Welcome back once more to In the Rearview, where I bring you… It has been roughly one week since the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT… Today Chevy unveiled the Gen-Six Chevrolet Pro…
The Camaro could soon be sporting a new face, even though it just received a refresh A week ago, Chevrolet “shocked” the automotive world by revealing the new “Shock” yellow color for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. However, for many enthusiasts, the highlighter-like hue was not what caught their eye. Instead, they were drawn to the…
Photo: ©Honda Ever looked at the Honda Civic Type R hot hatchback and thought, “I don’t really want the car, but I’d love to get my hands on that sweet engine to put in another chassis”? Well now you can, thanks to the new Civic Type R crate engine program Honda has just launched at…
The Chevrolet Camaro is going out in style with a final 2024… General Motors will end production on the current generation of the Chevrolet… Cars are an integral part of hip-hop history. Over the last 40… When the weather is nice, there’s nothing like driving with the top… The Chevrolet Camaro doesn’t need validation that…
With 2020 just beginning, the year’s first major auto shows are kicking… Honda will present a new Augmented Driving Concept at 2020 CES, which… As the all-electric and self-driving vehicle markets continue to explode, Volkswagen is investing in companies that will help them own the future.… At the 2019 SEMA Show, many new Chevrolet components…
Who doesn’t love the opportunity to try and win a new car?… To stir up excitement about the next generation of the popular Elantra… GIVEAWAY HAS CLOSED. If you’re pumped for football season but need a vehicle… Hyundai Motor America has returned to the college football scene this year… What’s better than owning a Chevrolet pickup…
General Motors enjoyed strong U.S. sales in the second quarter, reporting 696,086… The 2022 Trax and 2022 Trailblazer are Chevrolet’s two smallest SUVs. That… The Chevrolet Trax is the brand’s compact urban-friendly crossover. It combines the… Chevrolet’s latest version of the popular Trax crossover was introduced to Indonesia… Chevrolet Indonesia launched three all-new vehicles today—the…
Photo: The News Wheel There’s much more to driving a car than what you learn in driver’s ed — and I’m not just talking about the wisdom that years of driving experience will bring. We all have habits we’ve picked up from our parents and friends growing up, routines that are outside of the “rules of…
Strap in for plenty of innuendos and pop culture references It’s been 10 months since the news broke that John Cena and Kat Dennings were set to star in an adult animated comedy series on YouTube Premium (formerly YouTube Red). The first trailer for the show wasn’t released until May 18, but Dennings and Cena…
Honda continues to put the rest of the truck world to shame with its 2017 Ridgeline. Not only did the Ridgeline blow away the Silverado and F-150 in the old “rock drop” test, but now the all-new model has become the first and only 2017 pickup truck of any size to earn a Top Safety…
The Super Bee is back for the Dodge’s Last Call Photo: Stellantis Dodge is saying so long to the Challenger and Charger, which will be replaced with … well, probably the Dodge Challenger and Charger, but as badass electrics. In a fitting goodbye, this dynamic duo is being sent off with a barrage of 2023…
What’s New for the 2015 Chevy City Express Chevy welcomes the City Express to their lineup as an all-new model. 2015 Chevy City Express Exterior The 2015 Chevy City Express is Chevrolet’s all-new commercial van, offering business a new option in the cargo van segment. The City Express is built on a car platform –…
We’re inside of two weeks from the grand reveal of the seventh-generation… While we’ll have to wait until Sunday to get our full first… We know that somewhere in the not too distant future (somewhere in…
One of the reasons we at The News Wheel love going to… Hyundai’s vehicles normally blend into the market of affordable, conventional economy-class cars,… Hyundai is prepared for a solid presence at this year’s Specialty Equipment… Hyundai has been busy building its roster for the 2015 SEMA Show,… Looking to shake off a reputation for…
One of the reasons we at The News Wheel love going to… Hyundai’s vehicles normally blend into the market of affordable, conventional economy-class cars,… Hyundai has been busy building its roster for the 2015 SEMA Show,…
Looking for the perfect gift for the Chevy fan in your life?… The Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation recently ran a charity event called Camaro… If you’re a fan of the long-running Transformers franchise, the heroic Bumblebee… Some cars boast sticker prices that do not accurately reflect their value,… For auto enthusiasts who want the fun…
It is truly a wonderful time to be alive: cars are going farther, technology is getting more advanced, and now I have come to find out that Chevrolet is using Virtual Reality to help it design its vehicles. Honestly, I’m a bit miffed this is the first I’ve heard about it. That’s New: Check out…
Based on customer demand, Chevrolet has decided to broaden the availability of… Chevy is introducing the 2018 Tahoe Custom Midnight Edition, which brings blacked-out… If you’ve ever wanted a car that shows off your dark side,… Chevrolet’s trucks and SUVs have gone black, and they’re not going back.… In a move that has Jedi across…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where we present a digest of some of the big stories in automotive news over the past week. Well, Isn’t That Nice? We wouldn’t mind living in these 10 most generous towns in Texas This week, under “Surprises That Aren’t That Surprising,” we have the Jeep Wrangler winning SEMA’s Hottest…
We’re inside of two weeks from the grand reveal of the seventh-generation… Mere days into the existence of the all-new Mustang Mach-E, plenty of… Ford has at long last revealed the all-new Mustang Mach-E, the fully… We know that somewhere in the not too distant future (somewhere in…
We’re inside of two weeks from the grand reveal of the seventh-generation… Ford President of Automotive and 2019 Automotive News All Star Joe Hinrichs… Mere days into the existence of the all-new Mustang Mach-E, plenty of… Ford has at long last revealed the all-new Mustang Mach-E, the fully… While we’ll have to wait until Sunday…
The Chrysler 300 Super S Concept is the perfect combination of luxury and power It’s difficult to find the perfect vehicle that melds performance with sophistication—but that’s exactly what the Chrysler 300 Super S Concept car does. As one of the many of Mopar’s customized concept cars that debuted at the 2015 SEMA Show, this…
From beloved classics to brand-new releases, October will usher in plenty of… If you’re seeking something new to watch — preferably something that involves… If you’re looking for something to watch that involves cars, you’ve come… If you’re looking to start your summer with a little on-screen auto… Each month, Vehicular Viewing rounds up the…
Kia’s hybrid and electric vehicles are a significant reason why the automaker… A three-year project aimed to further advance the technology of electric vehicles… Plug-in vehicles so far have generally all come in the same flavor: small… One of the biggest problems bemoaned by electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle… If you are looking for a stylish…
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The Dodge Durango has long been considered an impressive performance SUV. With the current iteration of the Durango having been introduced back in 2011, the SUV was long due for a refresh of sorts, and the Durango receives just that for the 2018 model year. Thanks to a brand-new SRT trim configuration, the 2018 Dodge…
The 2016 Acura ILX is a compact luxury sedan with a starting… Although it certainly had the most star power, Ludacris’ restored 1993 Legend… Though it hasn’t gotten the same massive media campaign that the TLX… Honda announced today that the new Honda HR-V and Acura ILX would…
What’s New for the 2014 Dodge Challenger 100th Anniversary The Dodge Challenger 100th Anniversary edition is a special version of the 2014 Dodge Challenger, built to celebrate the 100 years Dodge has been producing vehicles. 2014 Dodge Challenger 100th Anniversary Exterior One look at the Challenger 100th Anniversary and there will be no doubt as…
Just recently, The Car Book named the 2014 Dodge Dart a “Best Bet” in the compact car category. This marks the second year in a row that the Dart has earned such praise. To develop its list of “Best Bets,” The Car Book analyzes a wide range of information, gathered by both government and independent…
Last week, Chrysler Group issued a 2014 Fiat 500L recall that affects 19,500 cars. According to the automaker, 20 percent of the affected vehicles are already in dealer hands. After reports that some of the 2014 Fiat 500Ls with dual dry clutch automatic transmissions wouldn’t shift from park, or even that the transmissions were slow…
The Blacktop Appearance Package has already been issued for the Dodge Avenger, Challenger, Charger, Dart, Grand Caravan, and Journey, and at long last, the brand is giving us the 2014 Dodge Durango Blacktop edition. The Blacktop Package will be available on the SXT, Limited, and R/T models. Related: Special Dodge Challenger to Auction for Charity…
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