Photo: Alexandre Prevot via CC For years, automakers have tested and developed their cars at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife race track for a variety of reasons, including showing off their lap times. Sports car manufacturers are constantly trading blows by one-upping each other’s official Nürburgring lap times. Year after year, new production cars beat old…
It’s not uncommon for acclaimed actors to occasionally slum it in awful movies in exchange for a nice fat paycheck. One of the most famous examples is Michael Caine, who won his first Oscar for the 1986 film Hannah and Her Sisters, but couldn’t collect the award because he was busy filming Jaws 4: The…
The 2020 C8 Corvette is a revolution in the world of street-ready supercars, and it seems like one or more wanted to cash in on the craze in a bizarre way.… For those gathered at Hyundai’s press conference at the 2018 North American… If you thought the Veloster was gone and done for, you thought……
Photo: LAZZO via CC Cars are an integral part of hip-hop history. Over the last 40 years, a wide variety of luxurious vehicles have appeared in music videos for the genre. But the Dick Lovett auto group, based in the UK, has discovered that the Camaro is the most popular car of all time in…
Chevrolet’s popular three-row Traverse SUV is showing off a serious overhaul for… Since 2008, the Chevy Traverse has been a popular option in the… As you hit the open road this summer, there’s a lot to… Chevrolet’s two biggest-selling SUVs are the 2021 Equinox and the 2021 Traverse.… If your family is growing in size…
This weekend, February 22nd -25th, the Dayton Auto Show takes over the… If you live in or around Dayton, Ohio, you should head to… The 2017 Dayton Auto Show kicked off on February 23rd and will… Nestled in between Cincinnati and Columbus is the Gem City of Dayton,… As someone who spends most of her…
2021 Chevrolet Camaro Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Camaro doesn’t need validation that it’s cool; it’s always been cool, but it is always nice to get a compliment, right? The latest praise for the cool Camaro comes from Kelley Blue Book, which included the muscle car in its list of the “10 Coolest Cars Under $30,000…
Forza Horizon 4 recently added the 1973 Mazda RX-3 and the 1972… Lots of games make driving a major focus, but some developers go the extra mile by crafting unique, interesting mechanics.… Forza Horizon 4 just made the mid-engine C8 Corvette Stingray available to… If you’re that person who always picks JDM cars in racing…
Each year, J.D. Power reveals its annual ranking of vehicles with the… After being plagued by numerous delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chevrolet has finally begun production on the all-new 2021 Tahoe.… If you’ve been paying close attention to SUVs over the years, you… For quite some time, it was up in the air…
Jerry Seinfeld is known for his stand-up comedy shows, his self-titled hit sitcom, among many other accolades. Most recently, Seinfeld has been working on the upcoming release of the newest season of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. We decided to take a trip down memory lane and look at some of the coolest cars to be featured…
The Chicago Auto Show is almost on us, with doors opening to the public on the 11th. However, we don’t want you to be walking in blind, so here’s a rundown of what Chevrolet is bringing with it to the windy city. [wptab name=’Equinox’] 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Chevy is bringing two new, redesigned SUVs to…
Chevrolet is synonymous with speed, so it’s no surprise that the brand licensed multiple video games that simulate the excitement of racing a Chevy sports car through the streets. These are the official Chevrolet video games you could buy and play at home with your friends. Chevy Makes Many SUVs: Here are 5 good reasons…
The classic gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox is one of the bowtie brand’s most… To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Corvette, Chevrolet has unveiled one… The Chevrolet Blazer EV was recently revealed as the newest member of… The Chevy Volt may be gone from the automaker’s lineup, but it’s… The future of the car looks to…
2016 Cadillac CTS-V Photo: © General Motors With a 0-to-60 time of 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 200 mph, it’s not much of a surprise that Motor Authority has nominated the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V for its annual Best Car to Buy award. Celebrity Rides: Check out James Gandolfini’s Cadillac Escalade that recently sold…
Hieronymus Bosch and Abraham Lincoln are connected, and the Lincoln Town Car is the thread… Toyota has launched a new, artistic teaser of the upcoming 2020 Highlander… Now through October 26, Cadillac House visitors can witness Rosetta Getty’s designs… San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston are some of the more prominent cities… You are what you…
Honda does not currently sell any EVs in the United States, but… Ford is not alone in raising prices on its newest EVs. General Motors, Lucid, Rivian, and Tesla have all done the same in recent months… It will have four production lines, each of which will be able to produce enough lithium-ion batteries for…
In real life, there’s nothing good about car crashes. But in movies, an unexpected collision can increase the intensity in a millisecond.… Sometimes, when you see a vehicle moving forward, it looks like its wheels are spinning in reverse. Here are a few reasons why that may be.… “Nomadland” is a cripplingly honest depiction of…
Ever since the official 1995 inaugural event, numerous people have gathered in Detroit… “The Nice Guys” isn’t just a fun buddy cop movie, it’s also a showcase for some really cool vintage GM vehicles from the 1970s.… Even though indie musician Sufjan Stevens has yet to reveal his preferred automaker, I have reason to believe that…
With wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, drivers of select new GM models won’t have to connect their phones with a cable Photo: © General Motors GM has begun rolling out wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities for its newest models. As reported by GM Authority, the automaker debuted this feature in the 2021…
Photo: Pxfuel via DMCA Unless you live some sort of charmed fairy tale life, odds are you’ve experienced a time when you felt trapped by your circumstances. Sometimes, the freedom — or even just the idea — of driving seems like an appealing escape. That philosophy has been thoroughly explored in pop culture, but perhaps…
Cars play a part in many classic pinball games, such as Williams’ Earthshaker Photo: Thomas Hawk via CC 2.0/Flickr There was a time when the cool place to hang out was the arcade. Kids from around the neighborhood would be gathered in packs to watch their friends achieve high-score records while slamming on buttons and…
Headed to college this fall? Here are our three top Chevy models… GM Canada recently confirmed that it plans to cut the Chevrolet Sonic… As we first reported yesterday, rumors of the Chevrolet Sonic’s immediate demise… A little more than a month ago, rumors began circulating that stated… With nine honors for its vehicles, Chevrolet…
If you’re a fan of collectible vehicles, but not the extravagant price tags they usually boast, check out the Rally Rd. app. Simply download this free app to buy a share of a collector automobile. The goal of the app As the Rally Rd. team states on the website, this entity exists “to democratize alternative…
Can you believe General Motors teamed up with its rival Ford to develop the new 10-speed automatic transmission? Photo: © General Motors When Chevy announced the performance numbers and tech equipment that will come with the upcoming 2017 Camaro ZL1, many people were surprised to see the new muscle car’s 640-horsepower V8 engine will work with an…
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2015 Chevy Colorado Photo: © General Motors General Motors’ sales in Canada were up 4% in May with 27,462 vehicles delivered. As has been the trend for much of 2015, sales of GM’s four pickups—the GMC Canyon and Sierra and Chevrolet Colorado and Silverado—carried a great deal of the load. In fact, at 10,907 deliveries,…
Zora, is that you? Got two minutes to spare and love learning about the design process that goes into making new cars look so marvelous? Then you’re absolutely going to want to take a couple of moments to sit down with this video from Americarna. Need a bit more convincing? How about this: if you…
Photo: Porsche Exotic sports cars are the ultimate icons of speed, style, and money. These vehicles often ignore fuel economy in favor of raw muscle and aesthetics. Designed and built using cutting-edge tech, sports cars are either made to order or manufactured as a limited edition. Because of these factors, the price tag for an…
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Just a few months after announcing that the Chevrolet Bolt EV would… General Motors has announced plans to end production on the Chevrolet Bolt… Finding a vehicle with the best available driver-assist technologies is a priority… Over the past few years, Chevrolet has discontinued many of its sedans… Thanks to a recently unveiled redesign, the…
“OKAY, let’s ride!” It’s not uncommon for acclaimed actors to occasionally slum it in awful movies in exchange for a nice fat paycheck. One of the most famous examples is Michael Caine, who won his first Oscar for the 1986 film Hannah and Her Sisters, but couldn’t collect the award because he was busy filming…
Johnson explained how he and his beloved Subaru Crosstrek came together.… Gearheads, get ready to binge-watch season three of the Lexus 0 to… Many celebrities are infamous for squandering their riches on the most outrageous, ostentatious… When you think of celebrities who truly love cars, it’s likely that…
In the weirdest video that we have come across today, Darth Vader gets behind the wheel of a C6 Corvette to take on Chewbacca, who sets his sights on a fourth-generation Camaro and likely does not have a proper driving permit. The hilarious “Car Wars” video is meant to promote HP Motorsports, a new auto…
The name of COPO Camaro is legendary on the dragstrip for its high power and exclusivity. This year, Chevrolet is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the model with a special-edition COPO Camaro and an all-electric concept COPO Camaro. However, behind the glamour, the COPO Camaro has an interesting origin story that involves a little trickery to…
GM’s new racing heritage display at its Detroit headquarters includes the 1987 #5 Rick Mears Chevrolet-powered Penske PC17 IndyCar Photo: Steve Fecht for General Motors A display featuring 13 classic and modern General Motors race and pace vehicles is now open for viewing in Detroit. It’s part of the larger GM World installation in the…
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…
2017 is a significant year for Ford trucks; not only is the… No matter how many problems the modern Volkswagen company might… The term “sports car” has been criminally overused in today’s… It has been 85 years since Ford introduced the 1932 Ford… BMW turned the big 100 this year,…
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD returns with its signature impressive capabilities, bold styling, and advanced tech tools. And with five trim levels, there’s a model to suit every lifestyle. Here’s a look at what it has to offer. Make the Right Pick: Why buy a Chevrolet truck WT Like all models of the Silverado HD,…
The Indianapolis 500 will be held this Sunday, but the Greatest Spectacle in Racing just won’t be the same now that Jim Nabors is gone. Nabors, who died in November, was perhaps best known for playing the goofy character Gomer Pyle on “The Andy Griffith Show” and “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” However, his iconic and beloved…
Photo: pxfuel via DMCA Assassin’s Creed Valhalla — the 12th mainline title in the series and the 22nd overall — released on Nov. 10 to mostly positive reviews and a genuinely bonkers number of day-one players. The game casts you in the role of Eivor, a Viking warrior seeking glorious conquest in 873 CE England….
GM is adding more workers so it can churn out more Corvettes Photo: Chevrolet Who else is excited for the upcoming Chevrolet Corvette C8? GM certainly is. The automaker is gearing up for high demand for its iconic sports car by adding more than 400 hourly jobs to its Bowling Green Assembly plant in anticipation….
2002’s Mafia is a rare treat for retro gearheads and gangster movie aficionados.… By drawing inspiration from so-called walking simulator games and films like “Locke,” I think driving simulators are due for a renaissance. … Watch Dogs 2 inadvertently nails the feeling of distracted driving better than most other games.… Ty The Tasmanian Tiger 3:…
Photo: Warner Bros. Television Throughout its run on The CW, One Tree Hill made a point of bringing cars to the forefront. From Keith Scott’s Body Shop to Dan Scott Motors, there were a handful of classic cars that made guest (or recurring) appearances. In fact, several of them are more character than car. Reminiscing on…
A popular option in the SUV segment, the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox is… The Chevrolet Spark combines efficiency, style, and comfort into one compact vehicle.… Our favorite car-review YouTuber, Doug DeMuro, stopped by the Dubai Auto Show…
“I’m trying Ringo. I’m trying real hard to be the shepherd.” Photo: Fatbwoy via Flikr Cars have a massive presence in cinema, and they’re rarely used as evocatively as in Quentin Tarantino’s films, from the Death Proof car (a 1970 Chevy Nova) to Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pit’s ride in 2019’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (a 1966 Cadillac Coup…
The Buick Encore GX Photo: Buick Vehicle problems in the first 90 days of ownership can be especially frustrating, but Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC models avoid these issues better than most other brands. All three of General Motors’ mass-market brands ranked well above the industry average in the J.D. Power 2022 Initial Quality Study —…
At 46, Castroneves would later say that 2021 “might be the year for aging veterans,” comparing his achievement at the Brickyard to Takuma Sato should probably thank Fernando Alonso. So far, every time the Spaniard starts in the Indianapolis 500, Sato ends up winning the race. But while Alonso’s first outing at the Brickyard was…
New Year’s Eve is anything but lonely in the Lone Star State. Here are just four fun holiday events to drive to in Texas as we wave goodbye to 2019. Something Shiny for a New Year: Browse these sophisticated 2020 Cadillac models Photo: Pixabay New Year’s Eve Night Hike Release some endorphins while enjoying some…
The National Corvette Museum is among the many institutions around the country… Starting August 3, you’ll be able to see 12 of the most… General Motors and Ford are among the most famous automotive rivals. Therefore,… The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is currently one of… The partial shutdown of the United States…
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