Chevrolet introduced the 2015 COPO Camaro at the SEMA Show. This is the fourth edition of the limited-production, factory-built race car – and as with the previous three model years, only 69 will be built. The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re…
2014 COPO Camaro Program Satisfying at last the anticipation in NHRA Stock Eliminator and Super Stock competitors across the country, Chevrolet has officially announced the details of the 2014 COPO Camaro Program. Just like in the previous two years of the program, those competitors looking for an edge will need to act fast, as Chevy…
‘Tis the season to be overly animalistic in consumer behavior! Mall scrums traditionally happen the day after tryptophan-induced slumbers, with the inhumanity of Black Friday wiping away any lingering human goodwill gleaned from family meals and feeling thankful. How much is human life worth? $25 in savings? $250? $2,500? Probably a little bit more than…
Following GM’s recent recall disaster, it’s nice to know that some car companies can do recalls right (now and then). Chrysler Group recently announced a 2014 Ram ProMaster recall that will likely involve around 6,800 of the vans. The 2014 Ram ProMaster recall comes after a routine post-production test on the ProMaster. During testing, one…
The Kia Soul made headlines earlier this year when it was chosen to transport Pope Francis during his visit to Korea. According to a new list from Kelley Blue Book of the 10 Best Back-to-School cars, the Soul is a good fit for both the Supreme Leader of the Catholic Church, and a college student…
Kelley Blue Book has put together its list of the 12 Best Family Cars of 2014, and two Chevrolet vehicles have found themselves in KBB’s good graces for their commitments to safety, comfort, performance, roominess, and fun: the 2014 Chevy Impala and Traverse. KBB’s 12 Best Family Cars of 2014 includes two minivans, four full-size…
What’s New for the 2014 Chevy Camaro ZL1 The 2014 Chevy Camaro ZL1 is a special edition version of the 2014 Chevy Camaro, introducing the one of the biggest power punches to the Camaro’s already powerful lineup. 2014 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Exterior There isn’t much difference between the 2014 Camaro ZL1 and its standard sibling….
Chevy seems to have found a lot of success in creating custom special edition models of the Silverado pickup truck that target certain groups. There’s the racing-inspired 2016 Chevy Silverado Rally Edition for motorsports fans, the sleek, all-black Silverado Midnight Edition for style-conscious drivers, and the camouflaged, outdoorsy Silverado Realtree Edition for dedicated hunters. And who better…
The Veloster has always been an odd bird in Hyundai’s flock. This compact, asymmetrical, 3-door hatchback has some mediocre strength compared to other Hyundai models but sits in an odd semi-power-hungry segment competing with the Scion tC or the Kia Forte. Plus, without the SR Turbo upgrade, it’s pretty underwhelming. The Veloster still relatively young, having only been around for…
You can name the 2015 Camaro Special Edition. ©GM That’s right, Harry, you are the Chosen One. Or, at least, you could be. That’s because, in honor of yesterday’s National Name Your Car Day, Chevy is giving fans the chance to name the 2015 Camaro Special Edition model, a Camaro SS that will make its…
It’s a great day to be alive. At least two dreams are in the process of being fulfilled, according to an interview that Dame Helen Mirren recently gave to Elle magazine, in which the 70-year-old actress confirmed that she has been cast in Fast and Furious 8. That means that Helen Mirren has realized her…
When it comes to American muscle cars, there are three models this year that stick out from the crowd. Those vehicles are the sixth-generation Ford Mustang, third-generation Dodge Challenger, and sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro. The Ford Mustang was the only sports coupe to move more than 100,000 units in 2015, but the Dodge Challenger takes the…
The Camaro Redline Edition is just one of the new Redline special edition series vehicles Just when it looked like Chevrolet wouldn’t be showing anything new at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, the company revealed nine new special-edition models to grab everyone’s attention. These new models are a part of Chevy’s Redline special edition series,…
The new Camaro Turbo AutoX concept even comes with a GoPro camera mount so drivers can watch their fastest laps Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet brought approximately 20 vehicles to the 2016 SEMA Show, but the crown jewel of this group may be the Camaro Turbo AutoX concept. Taking many of the suspension components from…
Ford is very serious about making the Mustang the new namebadge du jour in the land down under; so serious that it opted to terminate production of the much-beloved Falcon in a Highlander-esque head-lopping. The next step in Ford’s quest to increase the visibility of the Mustang in Australia is to feature the prized pony…
Last year, Chevrolet announced a limited 2018 Chevy Corvette Carbon 65 Edition that would be limited to just 650 units around the globe. While specific allocation was not revealed at the time, Chevrolet of Mexico confirmed this week that 10 lucky drivers in the country will have the opportunity to drive the limited-edition Corvette. “We are…
Apparently, The List host Bradley Hasemeyer is Honda’s official guy who points at their cars in videos. Hasemeyer’s services were first called upon last month, when he appeared in two videos for the all-new 2017 CR-V. Now he’s back, this time showing off the Honda Civic Type R prototype that headlined Honda’s “Civicpalooza” lineup at…
As Genesis becomes its own luxury sub-brand over the coming year, the last Hyundai-badged Genesis sedan is released for the 2016 model year. This vehicle has its own upper-class refinement that sets it apart from the rest of the 2016 Hyundai lineup. Get your hands on the 2016 Genesis before it gets redesigned as part of the…
It seems that the only thing that Nissan enjoys more than ambiguously teasing vehicles is revealing them. So, it was with great relish that Nissan revealed the offhandedly-mentioned Cummins® Project TITAN XD at the SEMA show: Project Triple Nickel (the name is a reference to the stock truck’s 555 lb-ft of torque). Triple Nickel is…
More thieves are targeting peer-to-peer car rental users Photo: Wikimedia Images via Pixabay Peer-to-peer car rental platforms like Turo and Getaround have gained popularity in the past couple of years in the States. Some car owners have successfully used it as an outlet for generating supplemental income. You might want to think twice about renting…
And it was all yellow Yellow has continuously been a popular color for the Chevrolet Camaro. Much of this popularity can be attributed to the Autobot Bumblebee from the Transformers franchise. Yellow is such a popular color amongst Camaro drivers that Chevrolet is planning to introduce a new hue of the color to the Camaro…
The Ford WRC Concept RS160 is the creation of Ken Nagasaka The Ford WRC Concept RS160 is not something that you’ll see this week at Los Angeles Auto Show, nor is it a creation that was trotted out for SEMA. It’s the creation of Ken Nagasaka of Pasadena, and it’s absolutely stunning. Tips for Winter:…
Ford Troller T4 Back in 2007, Ford acquired a Brazilian company called Troller Veiculos Especias (or just Troller, for short). In 2012, the American automaker still hadn’t produced anything under the Troller brand, but it did introduce the T-R Concept at SEMA. It was a badass SUV that looked like a cross between a Jeep…
Do you think your custom car is the coolest one out there? Well, now is your chance to prove it. Hot Wheels is celebrating its 50th anniversary by traveling from coast to coast on the hunt for the coolest custom car in the United States. A mini version of the vehicle will find its way…
GM Authority is on fire lately, spotting the latest GM trademark applications. Most recently, the gurus over there landed on an application for “High Desert.” We wondered briefly what the application could mean for the General’s pickup truck lineup, but it was shortly thereafter revealed at SEMA this week. (Hint, it’s the Silverado High Desert…
The Yaris is a quirky little car. It makes people want to sing. It’s small, yet it can fit more stuff than you’d think it would. And, oddly enough, it only has one windshield wiper. But, according to Torque News, that’s just the beginning of the Yaris’ quirkiness. 2015 Toyota Yaris The wiper in question…
The King Cobra Mustang Parts Package was announced at SEMA We got pretty amped up yesterday when we saw that Ford had added two images of a King Cobra Mustang to its SEMA lineup. We thought, gee, that would sure be a thing that we would like to drive in the real world. Ford, being…
Ever heard of a crossover sedan? The answer is probably “no,” because until now there has been no such thing. But Volvo is now introducing the first ever crossover sedan—the S60 Cross Country—in an attempt to reach a wider audience with its safe, reliable, and stylish vehicles.’ Volvo S60 Cross Country Crossover Sedan Revealed Ahead…
Would you travel all the way to Sweden just to pick up the new Volvo V90? At last year’s Detroit Auto Show, the Volvo XC90 SUV was honored as the 2016 North American Truck of the Year. Fast forward one year later and Volvo is back in Detroit, but this time the automaker is showcasing…
The 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car This week at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Mopar unveiled the 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car, which will make its racing debut at the National Hot Rod Association Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car competition. The competition will be held at the 2015…
The Corvette Stingray’s LT1 Small Block 6.2-Liter V8 ©GM For the second year in a row, the Corvette Stingray’s LT1 Small Block 6.2-liter V8 has been named to WardsAuto’s 10 Best Engines list. The engine debuted last year in the 2014 Corvette Stingray but has continued to garner attention in the 2015 model. “This recognition…
Nissan LEAF replacement batteries are now available at certified dealers If you’re one of those folks who has long mulled over the possibility of making the switch to an EV like the Nissan LEAF, the potential difficulty involved in replacing the vehicle’s battery may be one of the hitching points that’s been preventing you from…
Chrysler on “Road to Greatness” with 2013 Chrysler Town & Country Just in time for the 2013 World Series, Chrysler is running a new commercial called “Road to Greatness.” The commercial shows images of Miguel Cabrera, the Detroit Tigers third baseman and arguably the most feared bat in the Major Leagues currently, practicing his craft…
With the release of the 2014 Honda Civic Coupe and Sedan, how do you think they will compare to last year’s model? Today, the 2014 Honda Civic Coupe and Sedan are available to the public at last, carrying a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting out at $18,190 (plus tax, license, registration, and $790 destination…
Fortunately, that’s just dust Imagine being behind the wheel of a wholly unnatural Nissan GT-R flying down a tarmac at speeds of up to 220 mph. Feel all exhilarated? Okay, good. Now take that feeling and imagine spinning out from speeds of 220 mph. You likely now feel utterly terrified. Excellent! You are now ready…
Chevy’s 2015 Colorado Super Air Nautique 210 Concept ©GM Chevy’s brought a lot of cool stuff to Las Vegas for the 2014 SEMA Show, but the 2015 Colorado Super Air Nautique 210 Concept might possibly be the coolest. For those of you who are just gearheads but don’t really get out on the waves, the…
Photo: Honda Honda is celebrating the production of the company’s 20 millionth vehicle in Ohio, a state that is home to three Honda manufacturing plants, including the automaker’s first in America. The Marysville Auto Plant initially represented a $35 million investment in 1979 to build motorcycles. Three years later it began producing cars, and since…
Audi bossman Bram Schot has recently bid the combustion-engine TT an unceremonious farewell — and in the same breath, announced a “new emotive model.” This new model is reported to be in the same price range as the outgoing TT, but the newcomer will be fully electric. Following in the footsteps of the e-tron GT,…
During the fourth quarter, the Chevy Express Van saw an 47 percent increase in sales of 2018 Q4. With a slow start this year, Chevrolet is putting the spotlight back on its vans lineup with a $3500 May rebate. Both Express Cargo and Passenger vans exhibit slashed prices all month long for 2018 and 2019…
If there’s one thing that is going to get the attention of attendees at a convention celebrating flashy specialty automobiles, it’s a bright and flashy paint job. Slap that paint job onto a sports car that purrs the way a 2014 Ford Mustang does, and you’re bound to turn some heads. Vortech has just that…
Photo: Mazda Some creative Japanese college students at the Nihon Automobile College have cooked up a rugged take on the refined Mazda CX-5. Their creation, dubbed the CX-Runner, debuted at the Tokyo Auto Salon on January 10. Affordable and Reliable: Used vehicles priced under $10K Showing off at the Tokyo Auto Salon The Tokyo Auto…
The latest episode of Tuned features a car that’s not exactly synonymous with cool: a Honda Odyssey. But what makes this particular one so special? Just the fact that it features a 1,000-horsepower engine. The audaciously-powerful Odyssey is the product of Bisimoto Engineering, an auto shop in Ontario, California, that is owned and founded by…
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has officially joined Toyota Canada’s lineup of 2020 models with a new TRD Off-Road model certified to bust trails. It joins a rugged and extensive lineup of RAV4 models, which is now offered at 11 trim levels, including five hybrid models and two models specially tuned to handle off-road challenges. Compared…
2015 Mustang RTR teased ahead of SEMA 2014 There are plenty of reasons to be excited about this week’s SEMA Show, but one of the foremost causes for excitement should be the 2015 Mustang RTR, which is being put together by a team headed by Ford Racing’s Vaughn Gittin Jr. Gittin Jr., who is also…
2020 Chevy Camaro LT1 Photo: Chevrolet It looks like the show-stopping Chevrolet Camaro will continue its legacy of bold style, intense power, and thrilling performance. The 2020 Chevy Camaro lineup will feature new design enhancements, a new model, and an available 10-speed automatic transmission. Check Out: The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro “The SS now features a…
Photo: Chevrolet While a fully electric dragster might sound like a paradox, the Chevrolet eCopo Camaro is working to disprove doubters by shattering stereotypes on the drag strip. The electric blue, lightning-bolt emblazoned Camaro was put to the test at Arizona’s Wild Horse Pass drag strip, and it passed with flying colors. Driven by an…
Chevrolet’s latest set of “Hot Wheels” Ever since it was resurrected back in 2012, the COPO line of Chevy Camaros has been an elusive, yet highly desired choice among drag racers. For the 2018 rendition of the COPO Camaro, Chevrolet is promoting the vehicle alongside one of its other upcoming special edition Camaro options. The American automaker revealed…
The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Photo: Chevrolet J.D. Power recently conducted its 2020 Vehicle Dependability Study. The Chevrolet Equinox earned the highest ranking within the compact SUV segment, proving its reliability. The Latest Tech at Your Fingertips: The GM Marketplace app The Equinox and other SUVs in the 2020 Vehicle Dependability Study During the 2020…
One of GM’s most powerful powertrains The engine of your car is made up of a lot of moving parts, all of which you need to take care of. Today, we’ll talk about your vehicle’s serpentine belt, signs it needs to be replaced, and how to care for it. What is a serpentine belt? If…
Unfortunately, the Challenger Hellcat won’t be getting the all-wheel drive treatment because of its overly large V8 engine While the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro are busy trying to play catch up with the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and its supercharged V8 engine, FCA is trying something totally unique in the world of muscle cars by developing…
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