The Cadillac XTS follows the Corvette Grand Sport and Camaro Zl1 as new GM models available in the Middle East Photo: © General Motors Cadillac is preparing to launch another new model in the Middle East, but it might not be the one that you would be expecting. While much of the talk surrounding the…
The 2016 Chevy Volt is making its big-screen debut on May 22nd with a cameo role in the Disney adventure Tomorrowland, starring George Clooney and Britt Robertson. So in the spirit of cross-promotional synergy and whatnot, General Motors just released a Tomorrowland-themed commercial for the new Volt, which plays upon the automaker’s history of innovation….
Based on awards handed out by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety,… The 2020 Hyundai Palisade recently racked up its second major award from… The 2020 Cadillac XT6 earned high praise at the 2020 China Awards… Autotrader named the Ram 1500 and Jeep Gladiator to its 2020 list… The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently…
Update 2/8/2021: NasKart lost its title of largest indoor go-kart track in the world in June 2019, when the track at Supercharged Entertainment (125,000 square feet) opened in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Interestingly, the track at Montville that used to be NasKart is now also owned by Supercharged. We all love real-life Mario Kart, and go-kart racing is…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where we take you on your very own journey back over the previous week to hear about some of the top news stories on The News Wheel. First up, we have the Dodge Challenger GT receiving four wheel drive to deliver righteous American muscle into the heart of winter, followed…
With Dom behind the wheel, the Maximus Charger is sure to drop draws with its performance Picture: YouTube Shiny things are always better than non-shiny things—especially when the shiny thing churns out 2,000 horsepower. This is where the Maximus Charger comes in. Featured in the recently released Furious 7 film, the Maximus Charger is not…
A few months ago, the sentiment in the industry was that automotive… With all the talk surrounding them, it might seem as though proper… It’s frustrating sometimes to try to parse out just what an automaker… The day has come. Americans across the nation will ditch work an… Today, the top two teams from Group…
The Keystone State has a bounty of fun events to experience during… Things have been bad at Uber lately—very, very bad. The worst, of… The last time that Dodge and Pennzoil collaborated, auto enthusiasts were treated… The title of this post, “Garage Ready to Catch Crashed Cars,” might… Welcome to In the Rearview, where I…
Saudi Arabian Flag Image: yasser zareaa It is a fairly well-known fact that women in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to drive cars. While some groups like ISIS prohibit female drivers, Saudi Arabia holds the distinction of being the only country on Earth to keep ladies completely off of the road. A recent book from…
The Chevrolet Silverado is likely a big contributor to the brand’s No. 4 overall placement the 2019 MBLM Brand Intimacy Study Photo: General Motors Chevrolet scored the top spot among automakers and the No. 4 spot overall in the 2019 MBLM Brand Intimacy Study. The study observes brand performance based on “the science of emotion,”…
In what’s hailed as a battle of underdogs, the Lincoln Navigator Black… Each year, the editors at MotorTrend review the latest safety ratings to… Subaru’s Vice President of Marketing, Alan Bethke, scored a top ten spot on MotorTrend’s 2019 Power List for his work on the Subaru “Love” campaign.… MotorTrend recently announced its coveted 2020…
Ah yes, the theatrical/educational short. Briefly, most films released to theaters before… In a recent press release, Subaru announced the Subaru University Scholarship for Automotive Excellence in partnership with Rainbow PUSH.… Even though indie musician Sufjan Stevens has yet to reveal his preferred automaker, I have reason to believe that it’s Subaru.… New Jersey is…
Despite getting banged up in a frightening plane crash last week, retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. still plans to get behind the wheel next week for a special race appearance at South Carolina’s Darlington Raceway. Earnhardt, his wife, Amy, and daughter, Isla, were aboard a Cessna jet last week when its landing gear apparently…
Honda’s 5% raise is its largest since 1990 and beats the nation’s rate of inflation. The company says the extra money will largely to go boosting starting salaries… The announcement was made alongside news that Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda would skip Friday’s opening ceremony… There are few fictional characters with as varied and wide-ranging a…
Photo: Steve Jurveston via Flikr There’s a strong argument to be made that the most iconic vehicle in any movie about the Apollo Space Program should be some variant of the Saturn V rocket. Then again, that brings up the larger conversation about whether spacecraft should be qualified as vehicles. Regardless of where you come…
Photo: The News Wheel As the debate rages regarding the future of physical media, my mind has been reflecting on the types of audio-visual media that I grew up with 30 years ago. I’ve been particularly nostalgic for the VHS cassette and its associated equipment, including the giant bulky VCR and — one of the…
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…
To stir up excitement about the next generation of the popular Elantra… Hyundai’s striving to appeal to all types of sports fans through its… Looking for a new car this summer? Before you go browsing the… THIS GIVEAWAY HAS CLOSED If you’re a fan of feminine topics and news… Much like Edward Cullen, Twilight just won’t…
Could Monster Energy help bring a younger audience to the NASCAR Cup Series? Photo: © Royal Broil There isn’t much of an offseason for the NASCAR Cup Series. It was only about a month ago that Chevy driver Jimmie Johnson earned the seventh championship of his career, tying NASCAR greats Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt…
2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS The 2016 Porsche 911 is a rear-engine sports car with a starting MSRP of $89,400. The Porsche 911 has been in production since 1963 and it’s currently in its sixth generation, competing in the same segment as the Chevrolet Corvette, Nissan GT-R, and Mercedes-AMG GT S. The 2016 Porsche 911…
In the world of customized, supercharged vehicles, there are few names more… Hennessey Performance Engineering is planning to give drivers the option of having… As far as performance vehicles go, the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon… Right around the same time that Dodge officially unveiled its Demon, Hennessey… Earlier this morning, Dodge released the final…
The Toyota Camry was introduced to the United States in 1983 and has since been the bestselling passenger car in the country more often than not Back in June, Toyota built its 10 millionth vehicle at its plant in Georgetown, KY. The vehicle in question was a white Toyota Camry Hybrid, which worked out nicely,…
The MR2 was a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, two-seater sports car, which makes a partnership with Lotus or Porsche seem like a good fit… At the end of the day, this is not a case of the Toyota GR Supra and BMW Z4… The only problem with the 86 is not the 86 itself, but the…
Last night, millions of baseball fans tuned into FOX to witness one… Back in April, we reported that Jay Ward, the creative director of… Do you ever have one of those moments where you realize that,… Honda is getting back to its roots with a new ad for… To even recognize the name “George Lazenby,”…
Marvel and Chevrolet seems like a match made in heaven: both brands have been on fire, both have scored major points with critics and audiences alike with their most recent releases, and both are soon releasing products that the public is dying to see. So it only makes sense that they would join forces for…
Many celebrities are infamous for squandering their riches on the most outrageous, ostentatious vehicles simply to be noticed. Thankfully, there are some celebrities who put their money toward a true appreciation for automobiles by investing in and preserving classic cars. Here are 10 such celebrities who can often be seen driving their classic cars around town. Do…
The Godfather is an undeniable masterpiece, but it’s also jam-packed with stunning vintage cars that enhance each and every frame they grace.… In a previous “weird old car shorts” review for The News Wheel,… The News Wheel has been undertaking a series of “weird old car… In The News Wheel’s ongoing series of “weird old…
The day has come. Americans across the nation will ditch work an… We’re well into the third day of the Round of 16, and… In the second match of the day, and the fourth match in… Colombia and Uruguay have both made it through the first round of… The Round of 16 gets underway today…
Your local automotive museum may soon be next on the chopping block For decades, museums have not only served as educational institutions, but cultural ones as well. Institutes and other establishments serve as a place to learn more about a topic or to interact with others who are interested in that topic. As automobiles have…
Photo: General Motors In 1991, GMC released a high-performance version of its Sonoma pickup truck, called the Syclone. At the time, it was easily the fastest production pickup on the road, and was apparently compared to both a Corvette and a Ferrari. To celebrate the landmark vehicle’s 30th anniversary in 2021, Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE)…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced another event cancelation: the 2020 Chevrolet Detroit… Despite getting banged up in a frightening plane crash last week, retired… Thanks to a joint effort by Google Maps and the Indianapolis Motor… The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix can stay on Belle Isle. Race organizers… A display featuring 13 classic and modern…
Photo: Akdylan18 via CC Chevrolet has an affinity for creating legendary family sedans, and the Malibu is right up there with the best of them. Introduced in 1964, the Chevrolet Malibu has one of the most storied histories of any American vehicle and is still performing well today. Chevy News: Check out the stunning, supercharged…
Chevrolet vehicles have appeared in more than their fair share of classic country songs — you could even say that the two go together like George Jones and Tammy Wynette (a pair you’ll hear from shortly). Want proof? Here are five of the best classic country tunes inspired by Chevy. Are You Ready for the…
General Motors enjoyed strong U.S. sales in the second quarter, reporting 696,086… For many Americans, cars are often a status symbol first and a means of transportation second… “Capote” is a great showcase for the late Phillip Seymour Hoffman, but it also has a few issues, many of which accompany the Chevy Bel Air.… The…
Lovers of good cars and bad movies, take note: filmmaker Michael Bay is auctioning off the 1967 Chevy Camaro SS “Bumblebee” from the fourth Transformers movie at Barrett-Jackson. The distinctive Resto-Mod was built for Transformers: Age of Extinction, the Hollywood blockbuster that earned Bay his second Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director, after which it…
Photo: Alden Jewell Picture a summer road trip in the ’90s — the image isn’t complete without a wood-paneled station wagon, like the Buick Roadmaster. It was GM’s valiant attempt revive the boxy old “estate cars” of the ’50s and ’60s, but alas, it was drowned in a sea of minivans and those newfangled things…
Photo: All vehicle images above are attributed to their respective OEMs Are you looking for a new car, truck, or SUV in a unique color? Green exterior paint is a great way to stand apart from the abundance of vehicles on the road in gray, silver, black, or white. A few years ago, I predicted…
Let’s start this article off absolutely where it needs to begin: Ryan Gosling is a startlingly handsome man. There’s really just no way around that fact. Now you know…and knowing is half the battle. Or so I’m told. What’s more, the guy can act. In 2011, Gosling starred in the Nicholas Winding Refn film Drive,…
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen via CC When I think of Shane Black’s 2016 throwback buddy cop flick, “The Nice Guys,” a few things immediately come to mind. The first is the terrific banter and chemistry between the film’s lead actors, Russel Crow and Ryan Gosling. The second is the fact that, since it takes place in…
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 –…
Fins: Harley Earl, the Rise of General Motors, and the Glory Days of Detroit by William Knoedelseder Product Details: Hardcover, 320 pages, 6.3″ x 9.3″ Retail Price: $29.99 Publication Date: September 18, 2018 ISBN: 978-0-06-228907-0 Publisher: HarperBusiness Why Buy Cadillac? Luxury, versatility, great warranty coverage top list Whether or not you’ve ever heard of Harley…
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 utilizes DSSV damper technology similar to what was featured in the Camaro Z28 Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet recently took the cover off its new Colorado ZR2 off-road truck, and it looks like this high-performance pickup is taking direct aim at the Ford F-150 Raptor. The Chevy Colorado ZR2 will…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, it’s likely you have heard… IHS Automotive has looked into the future—and it is predicting that more… Lincoln, citing IHS Automotive vehicle registration data, sees women as a significant… For the second year in a row, the Mitsubishi Mirage has proven… General Motors was honored with the Overall…
The 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer is an affordable small SUV that’s packed with… The 2023 Chevrolet Blazer offers plenty of updates for the 2023 model… A full-size, three-row SUV delivers the space you need for your large… The 2022 Chevy Trailblazer has earned the highest safety rating of Top… The sale of new cars is facing…
Photo: The News Wheel If you read any article about car care in the winter, there’s probably a section telling you the importance of washing your vehicle. It’s not a tip to help you impress your friends, but rather to keep rust and corrosion caused by road salt at bay. A new development from the…
Seven Chevy vehicles—including the Corvette Stingray, Traverse, Colorado, Camaro, Impala, Silverado 1500, and Tahoe—have been named among the most popular in their respective segments by the experts at Edmunds.com. In addition, the Stingray and Traverse each took home the title of Top Rated Vehicle in their respective segments. Chevy’s Most Popular on Edmunds.com Award Winners RELATED:…
Three Chevrolet models topped their segments in the J.D. Power 2021 APEAL… “True Detective” is a fascinating show for many reasons. Today, we’re focusing on some of the cars that appear alongside its all-star cast.… U.S. News & World Report recently compiled its list of The 16… Breaking: the Chevrolet Blazer is dead, and Ford…
There are many reasons car prices have gone up, and they’re all intermingled in complex ways.… Since General Motors stopped accepting orders for the 2020 Corvette C8, online prices have surged, often in excess of $100,000.… In the US, it is no secret that our roads and bridges… OPEC is facing many threats right now. The…
Photo: Macmillan Publishers It was only after tearing through the final pages of Blacktop Wasteland that I noticed my tensed-up body and racing heartbeat. S.A. Cosby’s supercharged muscle car of a novel warms up with one of noir fiction’s most compelling characters in recent memory, then puts the hammer down with unrelentingly vivid and violent…
When you decide to shop for your next car, you’ll have to… Dealerships still have margin to extract more dollars out of customers faced with limited availability of the cars they want… Getting behind the wheel of your new car is an exhilarating experience.… You bought your current car because it’s what you could afford….
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