Nissan Great Britain is making use of a 200-year-old invention to cure one of drivers’ modern day driving distractions—using a cellphone while behind the wheel. According to Nissan, “the Nissan Signal Shield is a prototype compartment within the armrest of a Nissan Juke that is lined with a Faraday cage, an invention dating back to…
Last week, researchers at the Public Interest Research Group published a report entitled “Millennials in Motion,” which found that young Americans are increasingly driving less and walking, biking, and taking transit more. There were several reasons suggested for the decline, including Millennials’ preference for urban settings where having a vehicle is optional; continued socioeconomic impacts…
Source: General Motors In case you missed it, the United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America’s main offices caught fire in July. It’s not completely unheard of for office buildings to catch on fire, and an investigator for the Detroit Fire Department told Automotive News soon after the blaze that arson wasn’t the…
2016 Chevrolet 4500 Low Cab Forward Crew Cab Chevrolet announced pricing details for two very different vehicles today: the track-ready 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, as well as the brand’s newest entry into the commercial vehicle segment, low cab forward medium-duty trucks. As you can imagine, we’re a bit more excited by the former vehicle than…
While it’s true that Kurt Busch won the 59th annual Daytona 500, many auto enthusiasts will tell you the real star at Daytona was the sixth-generation Camaro ZL1. Chevrolet not only convinced retired NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon to drive the Camaro ZL1 pace car for “The Great American Race,” but the bowtie brand also used…
Even folks who detest soccer but have any kind of relevant social media account probably know more about the 2014 FIFA World Cup than they do fifth grade math. (Does anybody remember how to multiply fractions without an iPhone?) Twitter, specifically, has seen an explosion of World Cup conversation, raking in more than 300 million…
The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster is a two-seat convertible that carries a starting MSRP of $56,000. Freshly designed for the 2017 model year, the new 718 Boxster offers consumers the choice between two turbocharged engines, as well as the option of either a standard six-speed manual or available PDK transmission. The 718 Boxster competes with…
Photo: Pixabay Today, Chevy commercials tend to elaborate on the “Real People, Not Actors” theme. In days gone by, however, the brand’s TV ads ranged from imaginative to creepy. Here are just some of these vintage commercials, for your viewing pleasure. Pushing the Boundaries: Meet the long-anticipated 2020 Chevy Corvette The Chevy Cheyenne and a load…
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible Photo: General Motors If you enjoy cruising around town with the wind in your hair, a convertible is a great option. U.S. News & World Report recently compiled a list of the 16 Best Convertibles of 2020 for you to consider, and two Chevrolet models landed spots on the…
2020 Chevy Colorado Photo: Chevrolet Specialty Vehicle Engineering unveiled a new package called the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado Xtreme. This truck contains a plethora of enhancements including a supercharged engine that makes for a powerful performance. Capability and Prestige: 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray hardtop convertible Exciting features of the Colorado Xtreme Specialty Vehicle Engineering, a tuning…
Chevrolet delivered a bit of a surprise late in 2016 when it revealed that the 2018 Chevy Equinox would be offered with a turbo-diesel engine even in spite of the various ongoing emissions cheating scandals plaguing other automakers. In demonstrating its commitment to diesel engines for the United States, GM reassured one and all that…
The 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman is a mid-engine sports coupe that carries a starting MSRP of $53,900. Introduced in 2005, the Cayman is a more affordable option than the range-topping Porsche 911, but the Cayman still offers the sporty and powerful performance for which Porsche is so well-known. Key competitors for the Porsche 718 Cayman…
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee hauled home a MotorWeek Driver’s Choice Award last week from the Chicago Auto Show. Last week at the Chicago Auto Show, MotorWeek (TV’s original automotive magazine) crowned the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray as the Driver’s Choice Award winner overall, but several other automakers, including Chrysler, were able to scrape up a fair…
The 2017 Cadillac CTS-V is a midsize performance sedan that carries a starting MSRP of $85,595. The new CTS-V is the fastest vehicle in the 114-year history of Cadillac. This sedan only needs 3.7 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph and can reach a top speed of 200 mph, which is made possible…
A look inside the GM Toledo Transmission plant ©GM Last week, during National Pollution Prevention Week, we announced that the GM Toledo Transmission plant was awarded a pollution prevention award by the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable. Specifically, the award was a “Most Valuable Pollution Prevention” award, or an MVP2. Related: Longhorns Run Deep with New…
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