1928 Willys Knight at the California Automobile Museum in Sacramento, California Are you a Sacramento native or a traveler just swinging by The City of Trees? If so, consider making a stop at the California Automobile Museum, especially if you love cars, history, and good times. The museum opened on May 1, 1987, as the…
The current offerings from Nissan are quite impressive. The current GT-R is sure to be a future classic thanks to its supercar-level performance, and the 2016 Nissan Titan is looking to change the pickup truck game with a diesel fueled torque monster under the hood. Still, we were feeling nostalgic so we devised this list…
Photo: Wikimedia Public Domain His name is one of the best-known in America, but most people don’t know who Louis Chevrolet was or how his name came to be tied to one of America’s most trusted and popular automakers. Chevrolet’s early life Louis Chevrolet was born in Switzerland in 1878 and grew up in France….
Imagine saddling up in your brand spankin’ new 2015 Corvette Stingray and heading out to the track for the very first time. Now imagine that somehow, someway, you accidentally scrape that Stingray along the sidewall or completely flip that baby over. Ouch (and we’re not just talking about your pain). The 2015 Corvette Stingray ©GM…
Jerry Seinfeld will be back in the driver’s seat and on your screens in July, as a new season of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee returns to Netflix. The 11th season premieres on July 19 with a handful of stars making appearances alongside the car-loving, caffeinated comedian. In seasons past, the number of guests has…
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…
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