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GM still has a handful of domestic factories that focus on passenger cars General Motors recently announced that it would be shutting down five of its North American facilities within the next year. That list of locations includes the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, the Lordstown Assembly factory, and the Oshawa plant out in Canada. Each of…

Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet car lineup is shrinking again, and this time it’s the Sonic that’s on the chopping block. Small and Stylish: Upgrade to an SUV with the 2020 Chevrolet Trax General Motors announced last week that it will soon end production for the Chevrolet Sonic, a subcompact model available as either a sedan…

The Chevrolet Onix Photo: Chevrolet China Here in the United States, Chevrolet is currently cutting much of its passenger car lineup. Meanwhile in China, drivers are still choosing sedans as their go-to vehicle class. In fact, Chevrolet is ready to introduce a new sedan to the Chinese market: the Chevrolet Onix. Which Do You Prefer?:…

Production of Chevy’s star electric car will be settling for a slowdown In the automotive industry, you never want to run out of vehicles. Then again, you never want to have too many vehicles either. The latter is the problem that General Motors is currently facing. Last month, GM had a 105 days supply, a…

The Sonic is safe… for now A little more than a month ago, rumors began circulating that stated production for the Chevrolet Sonic could come to an end as early as 2018. A few weeks later, documents acquired from the California Air Resources Board appeared to back up this claim. However, it appears that the…

I am excited today, because thanks to the Union of Concerned Scientists, I can finally bring some knowledge to one of the enduring questions of electric vehicles: given that many states still use coal and natural gas to generate electricity, just how “green” can an electric vehicle be? Well, it turns out, that depends on…

When it comes to testing its vehicles, it’s probably safe to say that, until lately, the European Union would not be classified as “tough.” Instead, the EU has long used a very lax emissions testing system, and has relied on its member nations to regulate the vehicles sold within their borders by themselves, which, as…

It’s important to stay hydrated this summer, to stay cool and to avoid heat exhaustion due to extreme temperatures. It’s equally important to drink the right water, however. As tempting as it might be to keep drinking the unfinished water bottles left in your car this season, there’s a risk that the water could be…

It’s GM’s rendition of “The Red Wedding,” only with sedans Earlier today, General Motors announced that it would be closing down five of its plants within the next year. With GM’s locations in Lordstown, Ohio, Detroit-Hamtramck, Michigan, and Oshawa, Ontario, shutting down soon, that spells trouble for the automaker’s remaining passenger cars. Indeed, the automaker…

Today Chevrolet revealed details of the 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE, the track-ready leader of its 2018 Camaro lineup. The new 1LE features a racing-based suspension and aero technologies, as well as Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R summer-only tires, making it the most extreme track-focused Camaro to date. Priced at $7,500, the ZL1 1LE Extreme Track…

Chevy hopes that the brand-new Spark will reignite interest in the subcompact car segment In an automotive environment where subcompact cars are losing more of their market share with each passing year, the Chevrolet Spark has continues to stand out as a leader in the segment. Chevrolet recently announced some changes to the Chevy Spark lineup…

Dashing, brave, useful, strong, hardy exterior with an upscale interior… What more could you ask for in an American-made truck? If you value the sturdy, trustworthy qualities of the 2500HD model, but crave a more robust ride that makes the heaviest of hauls a breeze, then the 3500HD should suit. With individualized options both inside and out,…

Chevy’s passenger cars are back with a brand-new style Despite the growing popularity of SUVs, crossovers, and pickup trucks, passenger cars continue to be an important vehicle segment for automakers. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that Chevrolet plans to update its passenger car lineup to keep up with consumer tastes. The American automaker…

Wireless charging is an added convenience that makes it easy for people to stay connected wherever they go. As this technology develops, wireless charging devices and hotspots have become more widespread. From wireless charging pads in fast food joints, cafes, and hotels, to portable wireless charging pads like those from Bezalel wireless technologies that you…

The Silverado was Chevy’s best-selling vehicle in 2018 For Chevrolet, the story was simple in 2018: If the vehicle was a truck, sales either stayed flat or grew impressively. If it was a sedan, sales took a nosedive. Overall, Chevrolet’s sales numbers declined slightly for the year — about a 1.4% drop. But gains and…

Foggy headlights aren’t just an eyesore, they also dim the brightness of your headlamps and minimize visibility while driving in dark conditions. You don’t have to replace your headlights to enjoy clear, radiant illumination once again. Discover how to get rid of the hazy film on your headlights with a few items you probably have…

GM is adding another EV to the Orion Assembly Plant Photo: Chevrolet General Motors’ decision to unallocate several of its American and Canadian plants last year was nothing if not controversial. Still, GM has stated that it remains committed to U.S. manufacturing, and its latest announcement supports this claim. GM is investing $300 million and…

With a price tag starting just under $30,000 after the federal tax incentive and the best range of any mainstream non-Tesla electric vehicle on the market, the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt will soon be here. General Motors hopes that the Bolt will live up to the wild predicted sales numbers, so before it arrives, here is…