3 Auto Museums You Can Visit Online

You could view classic vehicles like this one while at home Photo: National Corvette Museum COVID-19 has made family outings and weekend activities come to an abrupt halt, but there are still plenty of ways to enrich your mind and have some fun — right from the comfort of your home. Many of the nation’s…

3 Stylish Chevys for Sporty Grandparents

Next Avenue recently named the top five vehicles suitable for grandparents. The only sporty option on the list, however, was the Corvette Stingray. Though this ride definitely has its advantages, here are two additional Chevy models that older drivers should consider purchasing — especially if they value sleek looks, speedy performance, and advanced safety features. Family-Friendly…

Top 4 Rust-Resistant Chevy Models

If you live in the Rust Belt, you’re probably familiar with this region’s reputation roughness on the undercarriage of your vehicle. Snow and salt can definitely do a number on even the most resilient of vehicle bodies. If you happen to live in this area and are in the market for a new ride, here…

Chevrolet Sales Bounce Back in Third Quarter

Trax sales were up more than 80 percent in the third quarter Photo: Chevrolet General Motors’ third-quarter sales report contained some happy news for Chevrolet: the brand’s sales were up 4.6 percent over the same period last year. In July, August, and September, Chevy racked up 507,273 sales, compared to 485,019 during those months in…

10 Vehicles Named After Animals

It’s called a “pony car” for a reason Choosing what to name a vehicle is an important decision to make during that model’s design process. Names like “Corvette,” “Civic,” and “Mustang” have only become iconic and recognizable due to automakers carefully selecting those titles. Automakers often obtain inspiration for vehicle nameplates from a wide range of sources….

10 More Vehicles Named After Animals

Get ready to dive back into the wild world of vehicles named after animals In a previously published article, we discussed vehicles that derive their names from various species of animals. Iconic models like the Ford Mustang and Volkswagen Beetle often embody the characteristics of the creatures they are named after. However, there are so many vehicles…

Chevrolet Announces the Menlo EV for China

The Menlo EV hasn’t been officially unveiled. However, we know that it will be based on the Bolt EV, shown above. The bow-tie brand has a new electric crossover on the way — the Chevrolet Menlo EV. This new model shares DNA with the Bolt EV, and will compete with similar crossovers — namely the…

4 Essential Back-To-School Car Accessories

Photo: The News Wheel We know the students of America hate to hear it, but school will be back in session soon. Make sure your car (or the car of your young driver) is prepared for success with some essential supplies. Put the Phone Down: Save cash and learn how to limit data usage while driving Car Trash…

5 Movies Featuring Chevy Cars

Chevy is one of the most iconic American carmakers thanks to classic models like the Chevelle, El Camino, and Corvette. Unsurprisingly, the brand’s cars have appeared in a wide variety of movies and TV shows over the years, including old-school models and brand-new ones. Here are just five of the best known. Guns of (High-Strength)…

New Bio-Inspired Camera Takes a Cue from the Mantis Shrimp

“We are beginning to reach the limit of what traditional imaging sensors can accomplish. Our new bioinspired camera shows that nature has a lot of interesting solutions that we can take advantage of for next-generation #sensors.” Published in #OSA_Optica: https://t.co/l2nbNRNlA3 pic.twitter.com/d6ZdSQQdbw — The Optical Society (@OpticalSociety) October 14, 2018 Despite the potential of self-driving vehicles…

Mary Barra Wins the CEO Pay Race

Mary Barra is a lot of things in the automotive industry, from the first female CEO to one of its most vocal advocates for STEM education. In 2016, she was also the highest paid CEO in the industry with total compensation equaling $22.6 million. That is actually a 21% pay drop for Ms. Barra because…

Buick’s New Design Boss is Helen Emsley

What design changes will Helen Emsley have in store for new Buick models? Photo: © General Motors The design boss at GMC, Helen Emsley, has taken over the same leadership role at Buick, according to a report by Automotive News (subscription required). Interior Design: Learn more about the advanced tech equipment that’s available with new…

Bryan Nesbitt Breaks Down Buick's Global Design Influences

Bryan Nesbitt Buick’s new lead designer, Bryan Nesbit, has only been on the job since June. As the level at which the brand is sharing stylistic cues with its spiritual sister brand, Opel, and with the advent of a new, Avenir Concept-influenced aesthetic for the brand’s upcoming vehicles, it’s fair to say that he’s already…

Book Review: CarTech's 'The Cars of Harley Earl' by David W. Temple

Whenever classic cars are brought up in conversation, most people immediately think of their favorite vintage Packard, luxury Cadillac, or Chevy muscle car. But, have you ever wondered how automobiles went from simple transportation machines with function-based exterior designs to the beautiful works of art that mesmerize millions of car enthusiasts around the world? Artist Harley Earl had…

Best Budget Cars for First Time Drivers in the UK

Passing your driving test can be an exciting and challenging time. You’re suddenly hit with incredible costs for more than just your new car, including insurance, fuel, and parking. All of this can add up so quickly that you may even consider looking into short-term small loans to cover these initial starting costs. However, these…

Autonomous Vehicles Hitting the Road in Boston

No, not this one Boston is about to be the host to the cutting edge of driving technology, as Massachusetts transportation officials have given the legal go-ahead to self-driving startup nuTonomy to begin testing its autonomous vehicles in its capital city. Latest and Greatest: Check out the new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray NuTonomy is an MIT…

2020 Chevy Camaro Will Offer SiriusXM with 360L

Photo: GM The Chevy Camaro comes in strong for the 2020 model year, with a spectrum of fresh updates to please fans. We’ve already mentioned a few of those modifications, such as the new addition of the available 10-speed automatic transmission. Now, the brand has announced that the 2020 Camaro will boast new infotainment features,…

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In an effort to provide a jump to its premier plug-in, the 2014 Volt price was reduced by $5,000 starting with the 2014 model year. The move would lower the 2014 Volt’s price to $34,995 with shipping, which is a 12.5% decrease from last year’s model.  The move comes after Volt sales dropped by 3.3%…