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…
Photo: The News Wheel Filming for the HBO miniseries, “I Know This Much is True,” which is based on the book by Wally Lamb, took a scary turn on Thursday, May 9. The fictional dealership in the real city of Ellenville, New York, caught fire around 12:45 a.m. The fire destroyed the dealership, as well…
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…
Chevrolet got its sales groove back in March Chevrolet finished up February this year with an overall sales decline of 8.8%, due in part to a 16.3% sales decline for the Silverado. Nevertheless, Chevrolet has made quite the rebound in terms of sales during March. Last month, Chevrolet sales were up by a total of 15.6%….
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….
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…
Photo: Sicnag via Flikr Whether you loved or hated Quinten Tarantino’s latest film, Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood, it’s difficult to deny that it’s exquisitely executed as a time capsule of the late 1960s. As such, it’s jam-packed with classic Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles, some of which get a significant amount of screen time….
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…
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…
2016 Buick Envision Photo: © General Motors Buick has heard a great deal of criticism in recent weeks for its decision to import the Envision crossover from China. Namely, US labor unions are averse to the idea of potentially losing American manufacturing jobs in favor of importing goods. However, it may not be the cause…
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)…
“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 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…
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 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…
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