Australian automotive enthusiasts are chomping at the bit to get a hold of one of these Holdens A little more than a month ago, the last Holden vehicle to be produced in Australia rolled off the production line. With its departure, Australia bid farewell to its major vehicle manufacturing operations. The last lineup of Holden…
Photo: PIX1861 Feb. 14 is right around the corner. We might not be able to help you with every person your gift list. But if you know someone who likes cars, here are five Valentine’s Day gift ideas to consider. American Legacy: Discover the history of the Chevy Corvette Car art Photo: AmazonWhether the car geek…
If you’re trying to decide which new car to buy, or you’re just a gearhead who enjoys seeing the newest vehicles, the Dayton Auto Show provides its guests the opportunity to view and even sit in many of the newest vehicles available in the automotive marketplace. The 2016 Show features approximately 200 vehicles from 28 different automakers….
Opel GT Concept Opel has given the world its first look at the insane Opel GT Concept, which will be revealed in earnest at the 86th Geneva International Motor Show from March 3rd-13th. It’s hard to quantify the nuttiness of this thing in words, but fortunately, the first images kind of take care of a…
The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V ©GM Cadillac likely doesn’t have that many surprises in store for us when it lifts the veil from the 2016 CTS-V next week at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). We’ve already seen it inside and out, and we already know that it’s going to get 640 horsepower from…
Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed © General Motors In addition to announcing that the 2016 Cadillac CT6 will be offered with all-new 3.0-liter Twin Turbo V6 and 3.6-liter V6 engines, it was also revealed that the flagship sedan will utilize the Hydra-Matic paddle-shift eight-speed automatic transmission that was first utilized in the 2015 Corvette Stingray. The 3.6-liter…
The 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Sedan Photo: © General Motors Cadillac ripped the covers off of its 2016 ATS-V Coupe and Sedan last year at the Los Angeles Auto Show, promising a whole lot of horsepower with its Twin Turbo 3.6-liter V6. As it turns out, the ATS-V is even more powerful than even Cadillac projected….
Retiring NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon gives the crowd a thumbs up In a recent Chevy Silverado ad, NASCAR racer Dale Earnhardt Jr. discussed his family’s long-running connection to the bowtie brand. According to a new video from Chevrolet Performance, fellow driver Jeff Gordon has also had a lifelong love affair with Chevy—in fact, according to…
Monica Brewer is overcome with emotion as she receives a free car from Chevrolet Chevrolet is planning to celebrate Leap Day tomorrow with a promotional campaign entitled #DayItForward, which will encourage people everywhere to use the extra 24 hours allotted to them to do something nice for someone. Chevy is going to lead by example…
NASCAR fans frequently get the chance to buy a Chevy from one of their favorite drivers, whether it be a raffle for Jeff Gordon’s 2015 C7 Corvette Stingray or an eBay auction for Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s 1955 Bel Air. But how often does one have the opportunity to own a vehicle designed by their favorite…
2015 Buick Enclave © General Motors If there’s anything that we can tell you with the utmost confidence, it’s that an automaker filing for a trademark doesn’t always mean something will come of it. For reference, see every time people got excited (and ultimately disappointed) by trademarks filed for Supra or Bronco. Generally speaking, however,…
2015 Chevy Tahoe © General Motors In Soviet Russia, business model changes you. (Apologies. I know that joke has been done a million times, but I just can’t help myself.) General Motors announced today that it intends to change its business model in Russia by focusing primarily on the Cadillac brand and Chevrolet vehicles including…
Spinelli’s Pizzeria delivery driver Josh Lewis An inspiringly devoted pizza delivery driver in Louisville, Kentucky, actually managed to complete a delivery order after being stabbed and carjacked by an unknown assailant. Of course, it helps that he happened to be delivering the pizzas to a hospital to begin with… The driver, 19-year old Josh Lewis,…
Chevy is really taking an interest in print media, lately. Not only has the bowtie brand started putting digital video ads in magazines (yes, you read that right), but now the company is launching a magazine of its own. It’s called New Roads, and the very first issue is already available to read online for…
A 2016 Chevy Spark with Android Auto In addition to Buick LaCrosse and Regal drivers finally being able to access Android Auto, Chevrolet dealers across the US now have the software needed to update eight-inch MyLink systems in select 2016 Chevy models with Android Auto capability. The update is available only through Chevrolet dealers. The…
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…
Before Chevrolet’s presentation time at the New York Auto Show, we at The News Wheel heard a very interesting development—Chevy would be debuting its brand new Camaro ZL1 in its own convertible form. “Awesome!” I thought. “A Chevy Camaro ZL1 without a roof is the best news I’ve gotten all day!” Sadly, I was met…
There has been surprisingly little evolution since this was the norm Photo: Max Pixel The traditional car horn is an inelegant but practical solution to a complicated problem. That being, “how do I communicate something to another driver that can’t see or hear me?” For the most part, the horn gets the job done, but…
Anticipation for the upcoming next-generation Toyota Supra is higher than ever, though the automaker will likely be walking a very fine line. Excitement tends to be a double edged sword, as if the car falls short of expectations, the disappointment will be greater. In a new interview with GoAuto.com.au, Toyota Supra Chief Engineer Tetsuya Tada…
Photo: The News Wheel Each year, the experts at Cars.com pick the brains of consumers to determine which brand of car ranks as the “most American.” This year’s American-Made Index revealed that Chevy possesses that identity in the minds of a large portion of survey respondents as three of the brand’s models made the list….
Chevrolet had a strong presence at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. The trendy new Chevy Blazer and new Colorado Bison ZR2 were two of the top attractions, though the classy Corvette and Camaro also turned heads. The brand also exhibited family-friendly staples like the Equinox, Encore, and Malibu, among others. Explore these photo galleries of the…
The Buick Encore GX was one of GM’s hottest sellers in the third quarter Photo: Buick General Motors reported a slow third quarter, with sales down nearly 10 percent year-over-year. However, the automaker noted that sales actually went up in the final month of the quarter as vehicle supply caught up with demand. Buick’s Newest…
The governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Barker, is determined to do what’s necessary to help cut emissions coming from his state. It’s an ambitious plan for zero net emissions by 2050, and while it focuses on several industries, it takes a hard look at cars. Drive It While You Can: Learn more about the 2021 Chevy…
Photo: Chevrolet 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…
Since its redesign, the Mazda Miata has been known for its style, and its exuberant, fun driving dynamics. Since the RF model was added to the lineup, it was even known for an interesting, targa-style retractable roof. However, one thing that doesn’t really get said about the MX-5 is that is has a ton of…
General Motors CEO and Chairman Mary Barra Photo: Fortune Live Media It’s no secret that the automotive industry did not withstand the last economic downturn very well. General Motors took the mistakes it made before the Great Recession to heart and made some serious changes. Earlier this month, it announced its latest moves to make…
If you’re shopping for new accessories to add to your vehicle for 2020, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of options on the market. Here are a few more add-ons that are worth the expense. Need for Speeds: Push the boundaries with the 2020 Corvette Seat covers While cheap seat covers deliver…
Your daily commute can be a time of freedom and quiet or a time of stress and chaos. No matter how you feel about your commute, you need a vehicle that will be comfortable and reliable to get you to work and back home safely. Here are four Chevrolet vehicles to consider for your daily…
If you’ve been scanning northwest Indiana news headlines lately, you might have noticed some nutty ones — but this one takes the cake (or crepe, rather). A semi-truck carrying 44,000 pounds of Nutella on board was traveling on the westbound lanes of I-94 near the Michigan borderline when it suddenly overturned to avoid an accident with…
I honestly don’t get the appeal of bumper stickers. Sure, they’re a fairly low-cost, low commitment way to broadcast elements of your personality to other drivers, but I have no idea why you’d want to do that in the first place. At best, I now know that you really enjoy Star Wars, apparently fight zombies,…
Car theft is a real threat for any American auto owner. Depending on which model of vehicle you drive and where you live, this threat can increase. 24/7 Wall Street recently shared the latest stats, indicating which cities had the highest car theft rates and which models criminals targeted. It based the data on the National…
The R22 and R32 Nissan Skyline were two of those many awesome Japanese sports cars that were never sold in the United States, and their engines are capable of insane power in the hands of tuners. The folks at Bijou Motorsport decided it would be fun to drop that engine in a Nissan Patrol 4×4…
We’re still waiting for the brand new 2015 Jeep Renegade to start arriving in dealerships very soon, but in the time being, we’ve been getting bits of information trickling in. Just last month, Jeep announced its pricing structure for the all-new small SUV, and now the EPA has confirmed the 2015 Jeep Renegade’s fuel economy…
Photo: sv1ambo If you looked at the 2020 Camaro’s 650 max horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque and thought, “meh,” you might be a bit crazy, but you’re not alone. The mad scientists at Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE) are offering an extremely limited run of 1,000 horsepower Yenko Camaro Convertibles. How limited? Only 25 units….
Chevrolet is closely associated with America, and for good reason. Like baseball, mom, and apple pie, the bowtie brand is a fixture of American culture, as models like the Corvette sports car and Silverado pickup have become iconic after spending decades on US roads and highways. So when it comes to choosing spokesmen for their…
The Porsche 911 is an example of an automobile that has been slowly perfected over several decades, never straying far from its original design cues. The current 911 series is undoubtedly the highest performer and is an impressive platform. The 911 Targa 4 blew everyone’s minds at last year’s North American International Auto Show with…
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah Batmobile Photo: Craigslist As far as used car gems on Craigslist go, there are exceptional finds—like the Star Trek boogie van—and considerably less exceptional finds—like the 1998 LeSabre Truck, which is like the Kuato of cars. You take the good, you take the bad, you take them…
A new survey indicates that Americans are using cars in new ways The pandemic has brought its fair share of chaos and unfortunate events this year. Yet it’s also caused people to get more creative with finding new outlets to unwind and regain some sense of normalcy. A new survey indicates that cars are one…
Don’t expect any big changes, but the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro does offer a few new features and tweaks for the upcoming model year. While the Camaro hasn’t received as much attention recently as the all-new Corvette, the sports car is still one of Chevrolet’s most recognizable and desirable models. As reported by GM Authority, the…
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There’s a lot to like about the new sixth-generation 2016 Chevy Camaro. Of the many stats it can boast, though, none have been as dramatically illustrated as its ability to go from zero to 100 mph and back again in just 313 meters—thanks to this new video from Chevrolet Arabia. Titled #Zero100Zero, this two-minute promotional…
Chevrolet brought a bit of excitement to the Korean peninsula this month when it revealed the award-winning 2016 Camaro SS at the 2016 Busan International Motor Show. The effortlessly powerful 6.2-liter V8 beneath the hood of the Camaro SS is SAE certified at 455 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque, and it is sure to…
Road rage, rude behavior, and inconsiderate driving maneuvers are nothing new on American roadways. Although aggressive driving is so prevalent, some states have more of the worst offenders than other states. Make the Grade: 10 best cars for recent college graduates After analyzing more than 2 million insurance applications, Insurify data scientists determined the rudest…
Jay Leno has an unwavering commitment to his own trademark style: denim shirt with matching denim jeans. Not even the presence of a bespoke Aston Martin designed exclusively for the world’s most sophisticated and tuxedo-clad spy can convince Leno to wear something a bit more formal, as proven in the latest episode of the comedian’s…
‘Tis the season to be overly animalistic in consumer behavior! Mall scrums traditionally happen the day after tryptophan-induced slumbers, with the inhumanity of Black Friday wiping away any lingering human goodwill gleaned from family meals and feeling thankful. How much is human life worth? $25 in savings? $250? $2,500? Probably a little bit more than…
Kelley Blue Book has put together its list of the 12 Best Family Cars of 2014, and two Chevrolet vehicles have found themselves in KBB’s good graces for their commitments to safety, comfort, performance, roominess, and fun: the 2014 Chevy Impala and Traverse. KBB’s 12 Best Family Cars of 2014 includes two minivans, four full-size…
What’s New for the 2014 Chevy Camaro ZL1 The 2014 Chevy Camaro ZL1 is a special edition version of the 2014 Chevy Camaro, introducing the one of the biggest power punches to the Camaro’s already powerful lineup. 2014 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Exterior There isn’t much difference between the 2014 Camaro ZL1 and its standard sibling….
2015 GMC Canyon Photo: © General Motors For the second year in a row, GMC has been named the Most Satisfying Popular Brand in the AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. The award-winners are determined based on AutoPacific’s Vehicle Satisfaction Survey, which this year asked more than 66,000 new vehicle owners to rank their satisfaction. The brand-new…
When you’re driving through Kentucky, there’s more to see than breathtaking landscapes. Kentucky is brimming with quirky and historic roadside attractions. Whether you want to snap selfies with dinosaurs, enjoy a bucket of famous fried chicken, or drool over some gorgeous Corvettes, Kentucky’s highways are your path to fun. Road Trip Ready: The 2019 Chevy…
A 570hp Chevy Cobalt SS Not every piece of news these days involving the Chevy Cobalt has to do with the gloom and doom associated with the ignition switch recall. This decidedly sunnier story comes to us from TX2K14, which has gathered high-powered street cars for roll races and a dyno competition. The latter measures…
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