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…
General Motors May sales totaled 284,694 units, up 13 percent compared to May 2013. This marks the company’s best May in seven years and the best monthly sales since August of 2008. Specifically, retail sales were up 10 percent and fleet sales shot up 21 percent. New SUV Profile: 2015 Chevrolet Suburban “The momentum we generated…
Women have a long history behind the wheel. Photo by anyjazz65 Not surprisingly, men and women often have drastically different tastes and preferences when it comes to cars. Sure, there are women who want the fastest car they can get their hands on or the biggest, brawniest truck imaginable, but most women opt for practicality….
Summer road trip Photo: Avinash Patel via Pexels Hitting the road to get away from it all can be a cost-effective alternative to taking to the sky. But road trip costs can add up no matter how close you stay to home. In order to save some cash on your summer road trip, consider the…
The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is one of the most powerful vehicles on the market today and it carries a relatively affordable starting MSRP of $61,140. This American muscle car has been designed to compete with the top performance cars from around the world. That tough task is made possible thanks to features like magnetic…
Every year, residents and visitors of the Big Apple flock to the New York International Auto Show to see the most impressive newcomers to the automotive industry. This year, attendees were not disappointed. Popular brands like Mazda, Chevy, Nissan, Lincoln, and Acura showed off new and improved models, while others introduced quirky vehicles designed to catch the attention…
With a variety of updates, a choice of two bold exterior colors, and a limited-run, the T-spec edition is a worthy addition to the 2021 Nissan GT-R lineup, which also includes the sleek, sporty GT-R NISMO Special Edition. Available Now: 2021 Nissan GT-R Exterior elements The T-spec edition features wide front fenders and a carbon-fiber…
2020 Chevy Silverado Rally Edition Photo: Chevrolet At the 2019 SEMA Show, many new Chevrolet components and vehicles, including Camaro and Corvette models, were displayed. On November 6th, Chevrolet also introduced the Silverado HD Z71 Sport Concept at the show. New Upgrades for 2020: Chevrolet Silverado HD Features of the concept model The Chevrolet Silverado…
The 2017 Chevy Bolt EV Chevrolet’s lineup of 2017 models picked up a total of 18 awards in automotive and consumer media rankings this week, setting a new record for the brand. The proliferation of trophies was led by the all-new 2017 Bolt EV, which accounted for five of the awards. With an EPA-estimated 238…
Acura took its sweet time developing the all-new NSX, but all of the waiting appears to have paid off—Road & Track has just named the Acura NSX its 2017 Performance Car of the Year. The NSX beat out eight other finalists, which include the Audi R8 V10 Plus, BMW M4 GTS, Chevy Corvette Grand Sport,…
The 2021 Camaro LS and LT Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Camaro is currently in its sixth generation, and the final Camaro in this generation will be the 2024 model. To commemorate the end of this era, the 2024 Camaro will offer a special-edition farewell package. Another Popular Sports Car: Check out the mid-engine Corvette What…
Jeff Gordon doesn’t have many chances left to pick up a win in his final season. Photo: James Marvin Phelps via Flickr After finishing runner-up in the last two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Sonoma, Jeff Gordon is looking to take his No. 24 Chevrolet SS to victory lane for the first time this…
Photo: The News Wheel Are you a longtime aficionado of the bowtie brand — or gift-shopping for someone who is? These five books are a great place to start learning about the fascinating history of Chevy and its vehicles. Zora Arkus-Duntov: The Legend Behind Corvette by Jerry Burton Product Details: 428 pages (hardcover) Publication Date:…
2015 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ Photo: © General Motors Despite logging its best March for crossover sales and another month of forward momentum with its pickup lineup, Chevrolet’s U.S. sales were down slightly this past month. Chevrolet moved 173,886 units, a 3.2% year-over-year decline, as the final throes of poor winter weather spelled another lackluster month…
Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet boasts an impressive lineup of powertrains, and we’ve rounded up some of the most notable examples. From hardworking diesel mills and high-end performance engines to fuel-sipping powerplants, here’s a look at some of the bowtie brand’s most dynamic dynamos. Hungry for Power? Check out these SCA performance trucks Most powerful engines Performance…
The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, the high-performance off-road variant of the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado, has snagged the title of FOUR WHEELER’s Pickup Truck of the Year. The 29th annual entry in the publication’s year-end awards pitted the Colorado ZR2 against the Ram 1500 Harvest Edition and Ram 3500 Cummins turbodiesel in a weeklong test that…
Photo: Quote Catalog As Americans, there are situations where you definitely tip, and others that are greyer. For example, you should always tip your wait staff at a restaurant, but do you tip if you’re only picking up an order to go? After a recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research, we know…
This year is the 109th anniversary of the Chicago Auto Show. Every winter, automakers from all around the globe gather in Chicago to display their newest and most innovative vehicle designs. In 2016, two of the most notable vehicles at the show were the Acura Precision Concept and the Buick Avista Concept; the latter of…
Because most drivers in the United States buy cars with automatic transmissions, it’s not uncommon for people to have little understanding of how gears work or even why they exist. While automatics do use gears and usually offer some way to finagle with them, they leave the driver almost entirely out of the process. So…
Mike Trout and his girlfriend Jessica Cox ride through downtown Cincinnati in Chevy’s All-Star Red Carpet Parade As the Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball, Chevrolet had a major presence in Cincinnati this week for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game at Great American Ball Park. The 2016 Camaro was on display at the T-Mobile FanFest…
The 2015 Chevy Colorado Chevrolet enthusiastically (and somewhat randomly) plugged April 1st as the “#BestDayEver.” But did April as a whole prove to be the #BestMonthEver for the bowtie brand? Well, it did for some vehicles in the American automaker’s lineup. According to recently released sales figures, the 2015 Colorado had its best month since…
Photo: bryc42013 According to Hagerty, one of the world’s largest communities of classic car aficionados, millennials and Gen Xers now comprise the majority of the classic car market. These two demographics used Hagerty’s Valuation Tools and sought out classic vehicle insurance quotes more often than baby boomers and pre-boomers by a margin of approximately 53-47…
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