The latest film in the Transformers saga, Transformers: Age of Extinction, is set to release on June 27, just slightly more than a week from today. Before you settle into the sticky chairs of the theatre with a seven-gallon container of butter and some popcorn, however, it might be fun to take a look back…
You may be able to find a Citation in the wild if you look hard enough Photo: Vetatur Fumare via CC I’ve recently been on the lookout for creative, entertaining, or downright oddly named vehicles of the 1980s to write about. During my research, I encountered the Chevrolet Citation, which — as an English major…
These days, all automakers offer a touch-screen infotainment system that allows you to connect your phone to your car so you can stay connected safely on the road. For Chevrolet, that touch-screen technology is called MyLink. But what is Chevy MyLink, and what is included? All about Chevy’s infotainment system Chevrolet started offering MyLink in…
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…
A new Honda Fit infographic tells us how much holiday junk you can fit inside that trunk A new (and remarkably slight, albeit festive) infographic we just received from Honda finally answers the age-old question: how many gifts would a Honda Fit fit, if a Honda Fit could fit gifts? Apparently, the answer depends on…
Every year, Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com compiles a list of the “10… Kelley Blue Book has determined that, in all likelihood, the 2014 Nissan… It’s hard to quantify something like fun or coolness, and it’s even harder…
The Chevrolet Colorado is a mid-size truck, for those who want Chevy’s truck prowess, but don’t need the expense or size of the Silverado. Due to its popularity, it comes in a variety of forms, from the bare-bones base model to the luxurious Z71 model and off-road-ready ZR2. What’s New? Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet is planning…
Photo: The News Wheel You have many ways to listen to your favorite music in your car, from direct cable inputs to wireless transmissions. Not all connection methods are created equal, though. Why pay for a vehicle with a state-of-the-art 12-speaker audio system if you’ve connected your music device with a low-quality interface? If you want…
The Transformers are back (and luckily, Shia LaBeouf is not) in Michael Bay’s latest action-packed thriller, Transformers: Age of Extinction. And what would the Transformers franchise be without Chevrolet? (Answer—a movie not worth watching.) Two Camaros in Transformers: Age of Extinction The Camaro will return to Transformers: Age of Extinction as Bumblebee yet again. Bumblebee…
Each year, automakers show off their coolest concepts at the SEMA Show… The Supra Sport Top is already being praised on the internet for its sweet body kit and visual touches that harken back to the iconic MKIV Supra of the late 1990s… At the 2019 SEMA Show, many new Chevrolet components and vehicles, including……
The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu offers a variety of trims to suit the… As they enter the workforce, college graduates need a reliable, budget-friendly, and… Say goodbye to another car nameplate: the Buick Regal. According to Buick,… One look at the 2019 Nissan Maxima, and you’re sure to notice… It only takes the 2020 Chevy Malibu…
After weeks and months of speculation, the spotlight has at last been shed on the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, which was unveiled today ahead of its physical debut at this week’s New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). It turns out that the new Cruze is significantly revised but not entirely redesigned, with Impala- and Malibu-inspired design…
Chevrolet is continuing to market its small cars to Millennial buyers with… So here’s a news flash: the folks at Lexus really, really do… Volkswagen has released a new video (below) promoting the 2015 Golf through…
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…
The Mountain Goats are a band obsessed with storytelling, and they seem particularly fond of using cars to evoke emotions in their listeners.… J.D. Power surveyed car owners in the 2020 Seat Quality and Satisfaction… Are you planning on carrying passengers in the second (or third) row… In February of 2020, Chevy produced its final…
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…
2015 Silverado High Country HD ©GM Chevrolet had a huge 2014, logging more than 2,000,000 total sales in the United States for the first time since 2007. With the help of big sales from familiar favorites (and a new face or two), Chevrolet moved 2,033,442 vehicles in the US throughout 2014, good for a 4.4%…
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…
The Transformers are back (and luckily, Shia LaBeouf is not) in Michael Bay’s latest action-packed thriller, Transformers: Age of Extinction. And what would the Transformers franchise be without Chevrolet? (Answer—a movie not worth watching.) Two Camaros in Transformers: Age of Extinction The Camaro will return to Transformers: Age of Extinction as Bumblebee yet again. Bumblebee…
There is a renewed public interest in developing affordable hydrogen fuel cell vehicles after Toyota revealed its Mirai, Honda its updated FCEV Conecpt, and Audi its A7 Sportback h-tron Quattro at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Nissan, on the other hand, ain’t having none of that. Nissan Vice Chairman Toshiyuki Shiga told The Japan…
One of the most fun parts of buying a new vehicle is… Headed to college this fall? Here are our three top Chevy models… The Chevrolet Trax is the brand’s compact urban-friendly crossover. It combines the… Chevrolet has a history of acing J.D. Power Dependability Awards. The brand’s… The Chicago Auto Show is almost on…
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…
With electric vehicles continuing to reshape the auto industry, ensuring that there… When I first sat down to play The Last of Us back in 2013, I had no idea it would teach me something useful: what an alternator is.… When the power went out in my apartment, I spent six hours in my car…
General Motors was happy to report today that, officially, 2014 GM June sales were the best June sales that the company has seen since back in 2007. Reportedly, total sales were up 1 percent compared to last June, with retail sales up 1 percent and fleet sales up 2 percent. The auto giant delivered 267,461…
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…
Chevrolet Indonesia launched three all-new vehicles today—the Chevy Trailblazer, Trax, and Spark. The launch ceremony was held at the Kempinski Hotel in Central Jakarta. At the event, President Director of GM Indonesia, Gaurav Gupta, proclaimed his confidence that all three vehicles would be highly competitive in their segments—the Trailblazer among premium seven-seater SUVs, the Trax…
There are a lot of automotive figures from 1991 that motorists would… What’s New for the 2013 BMW 5 Series Split-folding rear-seats and a… 2013 Scion FR-S Exterior Every now and then, a carmaker will stray… What’s New for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has… What’s New for the 2013 Chrysler 200…
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…
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2021 Honda CR-V Photo: Honda The Honda CR-V debuted in 1996 and entered its fifth generation in 2017. Just two years later, it received a refresh that included sharper exterior lines and an incredibly efficient hybrid model. As such, no significant changes have occurred since then. The 2021 CR-V starts at $25,350 — a mid-range…
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…
Chevrolet is playing small ball for SEMA this year. Chevrolet’s small cars will take center stage at the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association show from November 5-8 in Las Vegas. Chevrolet has just released previews of some of the “performance-oriented concepts” of the Impala, the Sonic, and the Spark EV in preparation for SEMA. “Chevrolet’s 2014…
Fiat Chrysler is looking to provide its customers with the best technology—even if their vehicle isn’t brand spanking new. The Italian-American carmaker recently announced that over two million vehicles from the 2013-2015 model years can now update their Uconnect systems to get Siri Eyes Free capability. New and Improved: Learn more about the newest Uconnect…
The Prius Prime is the best Toyota Prius you can buy, and… As EVs, or electrified vehicles, explode into the mainstream, it’s more important than ever to know the difference between all of the different variants.… Since an SUV is designed for road trips and as a family-hauler,… Volvo is launching its first-ever, fully electric…
While the Hyundai brand has its sights on Toyota with its new… The 2017 Hyundai IONIQ, which made its first public appearance earlier this… In addition to giving the new Civic hatchback prototype its North American… Today Chevrolet introduced the updated 2017 Sonic, which will have a more… The New York Auto Show is coming…
Mitsubishi is looking to focus on its crossovers and SUVs—but it still… All the world’s a stage, and Mitsubishi is looking to take advantage… If you had to consult a certain pumpkin-colored presidential candidate to get… Did you think that Jeep couldn’t get any more off-road ready? Well,… While the Hyundai brand has its sights…
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