It’s a well-known fact that Jay Leno is a huge car enthusiast. The late-night television alum runs a show called Jay Leno’s Garage, highlighting both vehicles in his own collection or those he simply admires. We’ve put together a list of five of our favorites. Built to Perform: Check out the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray [wptab name=”Aston…
The previous Camaro ZL1 could rocket from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds Photo: © General Motors Already used to power the Corvette Z06 and Cadillac CTS-V, GM’s supercharged LT4 6.2-liter V8 small block engine has finally found its way inside the sixth-generation Camaro, which will provide the muscle car with 640 horsepower and 640 lb-ft…
Photo: Chevrolet 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…
The 2016 Chevy Camaro Although there has been speculation that General Motors might be developing an electric Corvette, there are currently no eco-friendly Chevy muscle cars on the market as of yet. But thanks to the US Department of Energy’s EcoCar 3 series, 16 North American university teams are now competing to see who can turn brand…
When he’s not starring in Mountain Dew Kickstart ads, touring the world with his comedy act, or starring in a film alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Kevin Hart is probably somewhere admiring a really awesome car. The actor/comedian has quite a collection of vehicles and is a proud “CarHead,” as he’s noted on his Instagram….
Jeff Gordon Pranks Jalopnik Writer You may remember a certain Pepsi MAX video that surfaced almost a year ago, starring Jeff Gordon as he pranked an unsuspecting (although is anyone being pranked ever not unsuspecting?) car salesman. Many people questioned the truth of this commercial, but it was one Jalopnik writer, Travis Okulski, who claimed…
The 2015 Chevy Cruze was named the 2014 Fleet Car of the Year. Both Automotive Fleet and Business Fleet magazines named the 2015 Chevy Cruze the 2014 Fleet Car of the Year. The Cruze beat out 48 other cars to claim the title. Tips and Tricks: More Advanced Driving Tips from Popular Mechanics “With the…
Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Photo: © General Motors General Motors is all about keeping up with the future of cars, and in its mind, that means electric vehicles. This month, the automaker announced a $2.2 billion investment in its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly facility to grow its EV manufacturing infrastructure in the United States. Make Any GM Vehicle Your…
Photo: The News Wheel Although boomers seem to have cornered the market on collecting, driving, and purchasing classic cars, members of Gen X and Millennials are staking their claims in the world of car collecting, as well. Check Out: Robert Downey Jr. commissions Captain America Camaro for co-star “It’s true that baby boomers account for the…
The GM facility in Lansing, Michigan Photo: General Motors Cars.com and the American University Kogod School of Business conducted studies to find the most American-made vehicles. Based on these studies, it’s apparent that GM produces the most American-made vehicles of any automaker. Choosing an American Truck: The lineup of Chevy trucks The American-Made Index The…
When it comes to celebrity rides, everybody is a little bit different. Pop star Justin Bieber enjoys Lamborghinis, NBA player LeBron James loves the Kia K900, and retired boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. buys anything that’s ultra rare and expensive. That’s where musician Travis Barker steps in as a truly unique celebrity car collector. Instead of…
3.0-liter Twin Turbo for the 2016 Cadillac CT6 © General Motors Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen has promised that the 2016 CT6 would be supported by a new family of V6 engines, noting that it would also sport the most powerful powerplant option in the segment. It has now been revealed that one of these…
If you had the chance to drive the new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro anywhere in the United States, where would you go? A more specific question asked by the Chevrolet Find New Roads Trip is not where you would go, but how exactly you would get to your destination in luxury, assisted by technology included next…
The Toyota Tacoma is the most ticketed truck in America Tacoma drivers, Tacoma drivers, whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when they come for you? All right, now that I’ve gotten that out of my system… Insurance.com recently released its list of the cars with the most tickets, according to a survey conducted between February…
Hellcat Vs. Stingray Last year, Chevy unleashed the Corvette Stingray, and everybody went wild. But the Stingray’s thunder didn’t last long when Dodge’s Hellcat engine pounced from within the Challenger and Charger SRT models. So which of the two is truly the master: the Hellcat or the Stingray? Yahoo! Autos answered that question in their…
These are bad car snacks Photo: oatsy40 via CC We may try to deny it, but most of us secretly love snacking in the car. Maybe it’s the potent combination of only being able to look in one direction and not being able to use your hands for much more than gesturing at other drivers…
The 2015 Camaro Commemorative Edition ©GM A recent Autoblog article took the concept of getting the most “bang for your buck” very literally, by comparing the price and horsepower of every car on the market to determine which vehicle provided the most ponies for the fewest dollars. The winner, by a nose, was the fifth-gen…
The 2015 Buick Enclave was named the most American car on the market AutoBlog has put together a list of the 10 Most American Cars on the market, determined by what percentages of the vehicles’ parts are actually “born in the USA.” The results may surprise some, as many foreign companies have factories located in…
2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible and coupe models Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Corvette are fun-to-drive performance beasts, representing the muscle car segment well since their debuts. It’s no surprise that U.S. News and World Report singled out the two models for its 10 Best Muscle Cars for 2021 list. Available Now: 2021…
Rebecca’s meet-cute with the BMW i3 at the Dayton Auto Show As someone who spends most of her days writing about cars, I decided to visit a local auto show to see some of the models I have read so much about. Not only would the Dayton Auto Show have the current models from the…
Driving a NASA vehicle with massive g-forces was on the road trip to-do list YouTube has become a place where seemingly ordinary people can post videos and end up becoming superstars (Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, Bo Burnham, and Kate Upton are just a few). In the early days of YouTube, users would post vlogs…
The Toyota Corolla is the best-selling car of all time, but in Japan, most of the people coming home with one today are the same who bought one when it was introduced in 1966. Toyota says the average Corolla sedan owner in Japan is more than 70 years old, which makes Chevrolet’s complaints that only…
T. Swift is not impressed Today was decidedly not a fairytale for IndyCar racer Tony Kanaan, who crashed his No. 10 Taylor Swift racecar at the Belle Isle Grand Prix in Detroit. In the end, Kanaan was just a boy in a Chevy truck racecar that had a tendency of getting stuck… in the middle…
Saudi Arabia, Finland, Japan, and Germany aren’t the only countries with challenging license application processes. Here are four more countries to add to the list. Impressive Legacy: Discover the history of the Chevy Silverado 1500 Norway To get a driver’s license in Norway, you’ll have to complete a thorough regimen of driver’s training courses at…
In-vehicle infotainment systems are designed for a more entertaining, connected, and responsive driving experience. But, with all their bells and whistles, in-vehicle infotainment systems can be a dangerous distraction for drivers, especially older drivers. Check Out: 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 updates According to a study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the…
Ford vs. Chevrolet is one of the all-time great American car rivalries, and now it’s the subject of a new podcast miniseries. Business Wars: Ford vs. Chevrolet was written and narrated by author and historian A.J. Baime. The four-part podcast is part of Wondery’s larger Business Wars series. With both automakers headquartered just a short…
The 2014 Malibu base engine comes with stop/start technology. ©GM Chevy is pretty darn proud of its Malibu stop/start technology, and with good reason. The 2014 Malibu, the first model to receive the Bowtie Brand’s innovate tech, saw a 14 percent increase in city fuel economy (rated at 25 mpg city) with the addition of…
To boldly go where no automaker has gone before Among of the most highly-discussed vehicles on the market right now is the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Chevy’s latest project in the realm of electric motor models is quickly becoming one of the most popular electric cars in the industry. Of course, the Bolt is not General…
Medical personnel in NYC can now do their job easier, thanks to Hertz Photo: General Motors The current coronavirus situation continues to change with each passing day. New challenges arrive as the pandemic continues, and essential workers around the world need all the help they can get. Thankfully, Hertz has stepped up to the plate….
The 2021 Sierra 2500 HD Photo: GMC GMC had a solid performance in this year’s J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study. The automaker received a higher APEAL score than the majority of mass-market brands as well as had three 2021 model-year vehicles rank highly in their respective segments — including the GMC…
Ed Welburn A few years ago, GM interiors were nothing to speak of. In fact, according to Automotive News, General Motors global design chief, Ed Welburn, reported that GM interiors were the first things to be downgraded if a vehicle came in over budget. “The best way to get the thing right financially was to…
GM is partnering with CoverCar, anItaly-based Confezioni Andrea S.r.l., to create tailored-fitted custom covers for their vehicles to replace the plastic wrap commonly used to protect vehicles during shipping. The GM custom car covers will be easy to install and remove, and will better protect cars during the lengthy shipping process which can span thousands…
When you think of celebrities who truly love cars, it’s likely that your mind jumps straight to those stars like Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld, who both love cars so much they have their own respective shows. But what about the big names that keep their love of cars on the down low? The entertainment…
Many Americans are still grieving the fact that the Obama administration is fast coming to a close, in order to make way for the controversial ascendency of a Manchurian manchild. And one of the most mournful aspects of this peaceful transfer of power is the fact that it brings to an end Vice President Joe…
The 2021 Trailblazer Photo: Chevrolet Each year, WardsAuto releases a list of the 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems, recognizing some of the most powerful and efficient powertrains on the market. For 2021, the ECOTEC 1.3-liter Turbo three-cylinder engine of the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer earned a spot on the list. Learn More About Its Capabilities:…
GM executive Mark Reuss poses with the Corvette Z06 used as the pace car in 2015’s Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix is in danger of losing its home on Belle Isle. The race’s contract ended in June after this year’s event. If that contract isn’t renewed, the race doesn’t have another…
As General Motors gears up to release a myriad of electric cars ranging from Hummers to Cadillacs, it only seems natural that the American automaker would consider electrifying some of its high-performance classics. One of the automaker’s recent tweets even seems to hint that an electric Camaro may be on the horizon. Around 3 seconds…
Ron Reolfi of Canton, Ohio said he drove around for weeks looking for his 1968 Camaro SS after it was stolen from a grocery store parking lot 34 years ago, and he had almost forgotten about the vehicle until he got a call from police last year, saying they found his prized Chevrolet. Ron’s father…
The 2014 Chevy SS has honestly been twenty years in the making—or in the waiting, at least. We haven’t seen a rear-wheel-drive platform for a Chevy sedan since the Impala met its demise in 1996. So whom do we have to thank for the reincarnation of this beloved powertrain in the form of the 2014…
With one of the largest lineups on the 2018 Chicago Auto Show‘s floor, Chevrolet dominated much of the North Hall. They had their traditional lineup, including electric vehicles, sedans, SUVs, and pickups. The Chicago Auto Show also debuted Chevrolet’s 2019 Corvette and the 2019 Silverado 1500. In addition to their new vehicles, Chevrolet also had…
You probably don’t know the name Tadge Juechter (let alone want to try to pronounce it), but if you are a muscle car enthusiast, you really should: Tadge served as Chief Engineer for the 2014 Corvette Stingray that has been earning accolades from anyone with a pulse. One of those who will likely be singing…
Though the recent announcement that GM intends to pull most of its Chevrolet brand’s presence from the European market by 2016 may have some wondering just what the automaker is thinking, Chevy global CMO, Tim Mahoney, maintains that the Bowtie brand is still on track to become a globally-dominant name. Citing the recently-inked $57-million sponsorship…
MotorWeek Best of the Year – 2014 Chevrolet Stingray At the Chicago Auto Show last week, The News Wheel attended MotorWeek’s presentation of the 2014 Drivers’ Choice Awards. On the way over to the ceremony, we reflected on the nominees and who we thought would win. We pondered, that is, until we saw one name…
Photo: Chevrolet Looking for the perfect gift for the Chevy fan in your life? Or are you in the market to spruce up your home or office with some authentic Chevy gear? Either way, check out some of our favorite picks from the official Chevrolet merchandise store. The Best Gift for Any Chevy Fan: Shop…
In his 24-year NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career, how many left turns do you think Jeff Gordon has made? Over the course of 791 races, we would imagine he’s racked up quite a few. Whatever the exact running tally, the retiring Chevy driver will make his very last one at this year’s season closer at…
The show floor at the Chicago Auto Show Photo: The News Wheel Update 2/28: As of today, the Geneva Motor Show is officially canceled. We anticipate more information soon about the cars that were going to be revealed during its press days. There is very little in this world that can effectively detract a car enthusiast,…
One of the images from Mike Finkelstein’s portfolio in the Corvette Z06 Convertible Student Showcase Challenge If you’re a photography student in college, getting a big assignment could be the difference between making good on your dreams or spending the rest of your life waiting tables and talking about your dreams of shooting for a…
A shot of the Chevy Equinox in “The Extra Mile” Just in time for Mother’s Day, Chevy is releasing a new ad called “The Extra Mile,” that was directed by Jake Viramontez of Los Angeles, California. Viramontez entered the 30-second film into the Chevrolet and MOFILM program that was announced last year. “The Extra Mile”…
The Silverado took center stage in terms of Chevy sales last month Throughout 2017, Chevrolet has had its fair share of ups and downs in terms of vehicle sales. As it turns out, September is definitely one of those “ups,” as the brand’s vehicle sales were up by 17.4%. Retail sales certainly didn’t suffer, undoubtedly…
The GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado are both mid-size GM trucks that share powertrains and platforms. Despite their similarities, they boast unique personalities to suit different drivers. Here’s how they differ. Want Power and Capability? See why Chevy and GMC trucks dominate the list of the best diesel pickups Styling The Colorado and Canyon differ…
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