Dale Earnhardt Jr., his wife and daughter recently survived a plane crash Photo: © General Motors Despite getting banged up in a frightening plane crash last week, retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. still plans to get behind the wheel next week for a special race appearance at South Carolina’s Darlington Raceway. Earnhardt, his wife,…
While everyone is still in shock over the biggest blunder in the history of award show mix-ups, I’m over here fangirling from the presence of an iconic vehicle at the 89th Annual Academy Awards. During this year’s presentation of the Oscars, the young talent of today starred in short clips that recounted the roles of…
Opel Ampera-e Chevrolet confirmed last month that it planned to change the way America looks at electric vehicles with the 2017 Bolt, which will carry the low price tag of $30,000 after federal tax incentives and offer a 200-mile all-electric range. Also New from Chevrolet: 2016 Trax Midnight Edition revealed Now, General Motors is having…
Automotive product brand Gold Eagle recently conducted a survey of 2,000 folks to figure out what their dream car is. It shouldn’t come as all that much of a surprise that the winner was none other than the Ford Mustang, the dream car of Americans for more than 50 years. The Mustang beat out the…
2002 Cadillac Cien Concept Cadillac president Johan de Nysschen sat down for an interview with Motor Trend’s Mark Rechtin this week to discuss everything from the future of the Escala concept and the brand’s CUE infotainment system to how he likes to spend his weekends. Cadillac’s Latest and Greatest: The 2017 Cadillac XT5 is primed…
When it comes to vehicle manufacturing, safety and functionality are always of the utmost importance. Sometimes, however, issues slip through the cracks. Recently, GM ordered a recall for 2020 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The reason? A fault in the brake system. Recall for 2020 Chevy and GMC Last week, GM and the…
As exciting as the 2020 Chevy Camaro’s American release has been, this performance car has also had a warm welcome in Japan. Per Autoblog, the country is commemorating the redesign of this model with an exclusive limited-edition version: the Heritage Edition. Chevy will release just 90 units of the Heritage Edition to the Japanese market….
There are ways to make your commute more enjoyable according to the Car Care Council. Achieve work-drive balance by servicing your brakes, cleaning your car inside and out, and maintaining your car’s safety systems If you’re a commuter, you understand well the pains that come with a daily drive of significant time. To help make…
Winston Place Photo: Chris Pruitt If you plan on traveling to Alabama and enjoying the warm sun and beautiful parks, it’s a good idea to book your hotel early so you can choose an ideal room for you and your loved ones. To stay at a hotel that does more than just provide you a…
For auto owners, 2020 means 366 more days of driving adventures. Stay focused and committed to achieving your New Year’s goals when you incorporate one or more of these inspiring podcasts into your driving routine. Budget-Savvy Buyer: Browse these vehicles under $15K “The Bounce Back” If you need to start off 2020 with some self-healing,…
Nearly 1 Million 2020 GM Models Will Offer SiriusXM with 360L Photo: GM To deliver the biggest integration by an automaker, select 2020 GM models will deliver approximately 1 million drivers the option to upgrade the way they listen to music and access entertainment options through SiriusXM with 360L. Check Out: The 2020 Chevy…
A holiday recently took place in the United States, the Fourth of July or Independence Day, which is a tiny little thing celebrated by a modest populace that has reservations about ever insinuating that it is better than any other populace or that its country is greater than any other country. What Makes America Such…
Photo: Fan of Chente We’ve been talking for years about the shortage of truck drivers in the United States. As the statistics get grimmer every year, industry experts report that soon it might hit us all where it counts. We’re talking about expensive shipping and packages that take longer to get to you. Family on…
As Nov. 28 fast approaches, we’d like to take a moment to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. In honor of this holiday, we’ve rounded up just a few of the auto features we’re most grateful for. Drop us a line in the comments to let us know which auto features made your “thankful for”…
It’s easy to understand why “Friends” gained so much traction in the 90s and had 10 seasons’ worth of episodes. Anyone who’s watched a few episodes of of the show can testify to its addictive nature. Since colder weather is the perfect time to binge-watch screen productions, we think it’s the perfect time to take a…
2016 Buick Envision General Motors has reported a total of 296,939 vehicles sold in China last month, down 0.6% year-over-year but nonetheless solidified by the popularity of its SUVs and luxury vehicles. March’s sales figures boosted GM’s first quarter sales to a total of 963,652 units delivered, up 0.2% from the first quarter of 2015….
Looks like a tight fit The 454 Chevrolet Big Block is a legendary engine that was used in classic muscle cars like the 1970 Chevelle and Corvette. Some gearheads modify their 454 motor with larger pistons, upgrading it to a 468, providing some extra power for the race track. Or, perhaps, some extra power for…
To celebrate the New Year, yet simultaneously retain the best of 2016, today Chevrolet India announced extended year-end retail offers. The automaker confirmed that the special sales price offer will continue until January 31, 2017, and will be valid across the bestselling Chevrolet product line, including the Beat, Enjoy, Cruze, and Sail. Indian shoppers in…
Lucy Hale and her friend Eduardo learn about the three-toed sloth Yesterday, Chevy celebrated Leap Day with a #DayItForward social campaign, which encouraged people all over the world to use the extra 24 hours provided to do something nice for other people… or just for other sentient beings, like in the case of Andy Cohen’s…
Driver’s-license-dispensing government agencies around the world are facing the same conundrum over the past decade or so—does the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (CFSM) count as a legitimate religion, and if so, does a colander constitute religious headgear? Lindsay Miller On the one hand, the Church of the FSM asserts firmly that it is…
Unless you’re a graphic designer, you probably didn’t realize a lot of thought goes into auto brands’ logos. For instance, Mazda’s current badge might remind you of those simplified cartoon sketches of birds in flight. While there’s actually some truth in that observation, the influences and history of the Mazda logo are more subtle–and fascinating–than…
If superspy Sterling Archer uses Google Alerts, he’s going to be unreasonably excited whenever he wakes up from his absinthe-induced slumber and sees the news that a company called Trans Am Depot is selling 77 Smokey and the Bandit-themed Firebird Trans Am cars, all of which are autographed by Burt Reynolds himself. The limited edition…
2016 Chevrolet Equinox Photo: © General Motors General Motors Canada will be running Saturday overtime shifts at the Consolidated Line at its Oshawa Assembly Plant through the end of 2015 to accommodate for increased demand for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. Significant interest in the SUV/crossover segment has made the Equinox one of GM’s hot ticket…
Photo: © Derrich In case you didn’t know, March is Women’s History Month, thanks to a declaration by Congress in the late 80s. The success of the Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures has inspired many journalists to look for the women hidden in their own industry’s past, and there are many of them to find in…
Cadillac will produce the 2019 CT6 and CT6-V with the new twin-turbo V8 engine before discontinuing the model Cadillac announced Monday that it will kill off its flagship CT6 sedan — but first, the luxury brand will produce a run of models with the eagerly awaited new twin-turbo V8 underneath the hood. The CT6 is…
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