Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay If you’re someone who loves cars, you probably notice them in entertainment products more than the average viewer. This is the whole idea behind the Internet Movie Cars Database, or IMCDB—a massive library of film screenshots accompanied by the car they feature and the movie they came from. Recently, I…
Monopoly might not be the perfect board game, but its design and layout make it perfectly customizable. In fact, hundreds upon hundreds of unique editions of the classic board game have been created over the years. For die-hard petrol heads, plenty of unique Monopoly editions exist to satisfy inner auto-racing cravings (in addition to the…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where we bring you some of the top automotive news of the past week. Top Marks: Check out Chevrolet’s award-winning SUV lineup First up, we had three car reveals. The first two were the work of spy photographers, which snapped pictures of what we presume to be the upcoming mid-engine…
It’s not every day that you drive away in a Corvette signed by George W. Bush The annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction was held this past weekend, with plenty of fascinating vehicles on display for participants to bid on. GM took the opportunity to bring some vehicles of its own to the auction in order to…
Dozens of cars in Newport, Virginia, are now advertising a charitable website to the community Photo: General Motors The current coronavirus pandemic has been a frightening event for many of us. In uncertain times, a little hope and reassurance go a long way. A little Church in Newport, Virginia, has taken this to heart and…
Many automotive racing board games have topped dining room tables over the years, but few have reached the lauded reputation and enthusiastic popularity of Formula De. Most gamers know this title for the 2008 edition by Asmondee, Formula D, which gave the game a sleek, high-quality reinterpretation for the 21st century. Formula D originated more than 15 years…
Photo: Chevrolet The all-new 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV delivers sleek and sporty looks, a fun-to-drive feel, and a wealth of advanced tech features. With multiple distinct configurations for performance, range, and design, this all-electric midsize SUV places more power in the hands of consumers. The Blazer EV is available in 1LT, 2LT, RS, and SS…
2016 Cadillac CTS-V Photo: © General Motors The CTS-V is all-new for 2016, featuring a 6.2-liter V8 supercharged engine and four-wheel independent suspension, which combine to produce the most powerful machine Cadillac has ever produced in its 113 year history. The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V luxury sedan is capable of 640 horsepower and a top speed of 200…
Barack Obama may drive the occasional 1963 Corvette and say nice things about the Chevy Bolt, but it’s clear that the real gearhead in the Obama administration is Vice President Joe Biden. The Scranton-born son of a used car salesman, Biden has demonstrated multiple times that he has a deep affection for American automobiles, and…
Pictured: 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Photo: Lexus The word “convertible” comes from the root word “convert,” simply referring to a car with a roof that is changeable. However, any automotive enthusiast would tell you that there’s much more to a convertible than simply that. There are, in fact, many types of convertible tops based on…
Driving away from a gas pump with the gas hose still attached happens more frequently than you might think — whether it’s a case of morning brain fog, or succumbing to 21st century distraction like texting. In fact, these “drive-offs” happen at least once a month at any given gas station, as The New York…
Earlier this year, the city of Columbus, Ohio, initiated a feasibility study to install a hyperloop route from Cleveland to Chicago. Ohio isn’t the only state taking strides toward this new technology, however. According to Ensia contributor Meredith Bauer, the U.S. as a whole is considering 15 hyperloop routes. Some of the proposed routes include…
The Silverado 1500 was Chevrolet’s bestselling vehicle in the fourth quarter Photo: Chevrolet The final quarter of 2020 was one to savor for Chevrolet. The brand posted a 4.6 percent overall sales increase for the last three months of the year. Retail sales were up even more at 12 percent. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Guide: Learn…
Each year, Motor Trend brings a dozen of the world’s very best cars, pits them against each other on the road and track and declares one of them to be the “best driver’s car,” defined as a car “with a multidimensional personality, a car that will delight and reward the enthusiast driver on any road…
Kia Soul a Best New Car of 2014 About.com editor, Aaron Gold, recently released his list of the Best New Cars of 2014, and we were pleased to see a News Wheel (and hamster) favorite make the final cut: Gold named the 2014 Kia Soul a Best New Car for 2014. The Soul was among…
Photo: Chevrolet General Motors will end production on the current generation of the Chevrolet Camaro early next year. What’s next for the iconic muscle car? It’s not clear yet, but GM has hinted that the Camaro nameplate could return at some point. Ready for a New Ride? Learn about the basics of trading in a…
Photo: Pexels We’ve all heard it before. “She’s a beauty,” the car salesman says as you sit down in what just might be your new Corvette. Then, as you pull it into the driveway, your neighbor asks, “When are you going to let me take her for a spin?” Cars are notoriously referred to as…
Iron Man is taking advantage of this sponsorship deal Through the years, the members of the Avengers have driven a wide array of vehicles. At one point, Tony Stark’s ride of choice was an Acura, and the Washington, DC portrayed in Captain America: The Winter Soldier seemed to be populated only with vehicles from General…
The 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat made its public debut at the 20th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Last weekend marked the 20th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise just outside of Detroit on the famous Woodward Avenue. Car enthusiasts from across the country (though admittedly mostly the Midwest) traveled far for this big event. This year, the…
The Mean Mower V2 will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, but before that happens, Honda put the mower to work by trimming the lawn at the Duke of Richmond’s estate in preparation for the event. With 190 horsepower under the hood and a maximum lawn-mowing speed of 50 miles per hour,…
The 2019 GMC Canyon will now receive the Syclone treatment Photo: GMC Back in 1991, GMC produced a high-performance version of its Sonoma pickup truck called the GMC Syclone. Now, this moniker is making its return, albeit unofficially. Specialty Vehicle Engineering is introducing an all-new GMC Syclone. Tough Enough to Get the Job Done: These…
A couple days during each week week, you’ll notice that Google.com’s standard multi-colored word-based logo has been replaced by an artistic, sometimes-kinetic scene redesigning the company’s letters. These Google Doodles pay homage to historic figures, inventions, and milestones and direct people to learn more about the special achievement by clicking on the illustration. Some of…
2021 Trailblazer Photo: Chevrolet The 2021 Chevrolet lineup features the all-new 2021 Trailblazer and redesigns for the Tahoe and Suburban, as well as some updates to other members of the Chevy family. Here’s what you can expect from the brand for the new model year. Bigger and Better: Find a new 2021 Tahoe for your…
This article is sponsored by Dan Cummins. Buying a new car is an exciting time. There’s nothing quite like driving around in a new car after getting rid of your old one. But new cars are expensive, so you’re likely looking for some ways to save money. In this guide, we’ll discuss some tips you…
Let’s face it: 2013 was the year of the Stingray. I’m not ashamed to admit it, and nor should you be. The C7 Corvette completely dominated last year, easily raking in the most auto awards doled out all year. Among them were the North American Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine’s Automobile of the Year,…
Green Car Reports recently revealed its annual list of the 10 most efficient vehicles — and the 2019 Chevy Bolt made the cut. Learn more about the award, as well as this model’s eco-friendly capabilities. New Horizons: Meet the 2020 Corvette The 2019 Bolt EV’s deserving achievement Per Green Car Reports’ Aaron Cole, this year’s…
2015 Stingray Eight-Speed Paddle-Shift Automatic Transmission Perhaps you are one of those who thought that Chevrolet was done tinkering with their world-beating 2014 Corvette Stingray, opting to apply the logic of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” only appending it in this instance to say “if it wins pretty much every automotive award out…
Here’s your monthly look at car-related movies that are newly available on the three major streaming services. June’s new titles are heavy on action and comedy — both recent and classic. Did we leave anything out? Let us know in the comments! Comfortable Driving: Pay attention to your posture behind the wheel Netflix Batman Begins…
Kids are obsessed with all things that go from an early age. Wheels, cars, trucks–anything that goes round and round–are a favorite for most little tots, and the sooner these toys can operate as freedom giving modes of transportation, the better. And, automotive-inspired toys are not only perennially favorites of kids of all ages, some…
Is a graphics package in the works for the 2021 Stingray R? Photo: Chevrolet 2020 has been a frustrating one for Corvette fans. Thanks to factory closings and endless delays, production and shipments have been pushed back. Thankfully, it looks like 2021 will end up being big for the legendary sports car. The 2020 models…
Some Hot Wheels models are worth more than others, as Joel Magee experienced firsthand with his Camaro prototype model Though collecting Hot Wheels cars is a common pastime for many car-loving toy enthusiasts, not everyone can boast that their collection includes a rare car worth the price of two Chevy Corvettes. But celebrity toy collector…
Honda North Central Zone Manager Matt Almond with that big boy drip Photo: Honda You know Honda had to do it to ‘em. The all-new Honda Civic was named the 2022 North American Car of the Year earlier this month, making the little compact that could (and can and does) the winningest car in NACTOY…
Chevrolet Suburban sales rose 28.1 percent in the third quarter Photo: Chevrolet Third-quarter sales numbers have arrived, and the results confirm General Motors’ status as America’s go-to automaker for full-size SUVs. Command the Road: Learn more about the powerful, advanced Chevy Suburban In a tough quarter across the industry, GM’s full-size SUV models stood out…
If you live in the northeast, you’ve probably heard about the tragic limousine crash that killed 20 people last October in the state of New York. In the aftermath of that event, Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to introduce a sweeping array of safety reforms which includes banning long limos. The accident might have been prevented,…
© General Motors As the auto industry continues to shift toward electric vehicles, the oil industry is taking small steps to adapt to this trend. Chevron and BP are just some of the companies offering more charging stations to cater to EV owners. Now, Shell is joining the electrification bandwagon. New Wheels for a New…
The 2007 Saturn Aura was one of the numerous models recalled by General Motors today General Motors this morning announced five new recalls totaling 2.7 million vehicles. This brings the total number of vehicles recalled by GM in 2014 past the astounding total of 10 million. The largest of the five recalls is for 2.4…
Nestled in between Cincinnati and Columbus is the Gem City of Dayton, Ohio. Famous for being the hometown of aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, this city is also well-known in the automotive industry for being the home of America’s Packard Museum, which was ranked as one of Car Collector Magazine’s “Top Ten” automotive museums….
You know, the phrase “Father of the Year” gets thrown around quite a bit… Remember that “Father of the Year” coffee mug you gave to your dad twenty years ago to let him know that he had won the title for 1996? Yeah, there were millions of those things made that year, which kind of…
Photo: GM As we reported back in February — which, by 2020 standards may as well be 1963 — General Motors decided to pull the plug on Holden. If a recent report by Autoblog’s Ronan Glon is anything to go by, the global automaker may be launching something of a revival, even if its scope…
2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT Z51 During a recent spell of sleeplessness, I decided to bite the bullet and finally start watching the “Fast & Furious” movies. The first entry was a perfectly enjoyable action romp that actually had some effective moments, and the second was basically the first one regurgitated back onto the…
The 2020 Silverado 2500 HD Photo: Chevrolet J.D. Power recently concluded its 2020 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. After receiving a high ranking in the study, the Chevrolet Silverado HD received the title of Best Large Heavy Duty Pickup. Power for the Road: The Duramax engine of the 2020 Silverado 1500 How the Silverado HD performed…
Very few movies from the last few decades have had the lasting cultural impact of Jurassic Park. The 1993 film was an awe-inspiring — and occasionally terrifying — peek into a world where dinosaurs roamed once again. But forget about all of that. Why? Because who needs a well-made film stuffed with childlike wonder when…
While much of Chevy’s display at the Detroit Auto Show this year was focused on the redesigned versions of the GMC Terrain and Chevy Traverse, the American automaker still brought its full lineup of sports cars to the event, which the public was free to sit in and enjoy while they browsed through Chevy’s complete…
Photo: Ford For extremely unfortunate reasons, the Ford Bronco missed its scheduled world premiere last week and may be several more weeks away from breaking cover. According to an analysis of Google Trends, there are more Americans waiting with bated breath for the Bronco to bow than for any other vehicle on the horizon. A…
Pictured here: a frunk-free zone Photo: Cadillac At this point, I think I’ve talked about the frunk — or front trunk — more than any other individual automotive feature here on The News Wheel. Now, it seems fate has given me a reason to do so again. According to a recent report by Cadillac Society’s…
What do The Godfather, Casablanca, Silence of the Lambs, Schindler’s List, and Transformers 4: Age of Extinction all have in common? Michael Bay thinks they all were—or are—deserving of an Oscar for Best Picture. And what do they not all share in common? Only the first four should ever be remotely associated with the Academy…
From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound impact on the presidents themselves. As the most powerful person in the country, the President of the United States needs a powerful set of wheels…
Rapper Nelly made an appearance at SEMA in 2008 While the SEMA show in Las Vegas isn’t open to the public, it’s still pretty cool to watch livestreams and stay up-to-date on the debuts occurring each day. On top of this, the show holds themed special events with celebrity guests throughout the four-day occasion. Here…
Manchester United player Wayne Rooney, looking positively thrilled with his new Camaro convertible When Chevrolet shelled out $600 million to sponsor the British soccer team Manchester United, the automaker also decided to send over a fleet of complimentary Chevy vehicles for the players to drive—you know, if they felt like it. No pressure, guys. At…
2015 Chevy Bolt at the 2015 North American International Auto Show While the development of the Chevy Bolt appears to be on schedule and ready to rock, the name of our new favorite little EV may need some work. The United States Patent and Trademark Office just denied the name ‘Bolt,’ because it appears that…
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