If you were a fan of any other professional football franchise except for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2005-2006—especially if that professional football franchise was either part of the AFC or happened to be the NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks—chances are pretty good that the name Jerome Bettis still sends shivers down your spine and puts curse…
In the waning moments before revealing the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 at a press conference on Monday, President of GM North America Mark Reuss aptly called the yellow hellbeast that emerged from behind the curtain “The Big Nasty.” Yeah, we think that nickname will stick just fine. The 2015 Corvette Z06 is the most track-capable…
With each passing year, the Universal Orlando Resort only grows larger and… Merry Ludacrismas to Me. @acura #nsx #gooddadgang @cthagod thanks for the plug!… The 14th annual Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) Invitational Showcase was… Rapper, actor, and Acura aficionado Ludacris may have loyal supporters in a… Although it certainly had the most star…
Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet has unveiled the 2025 Corvette ZR1 supercar in all its record-breaking glory. ZR1’s new twin-turbo V8 delivers more horsepower than any other Corvette in history, and it’s also the most powerful engine ever built domestically by an American automaker. The vehicle surrounding this mighty mill is no slouch either, showcasing a series…
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While many automakers will void the warranties of its vehicles if they… The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro has a lot to live up to. The… When the all-new sixth-generation 2016 Chevy Camaro debuted two weeks ago, we… Today the 2016 Chevy Camaro debuted at Detroit’s Belle Isle Park, in… The leaks just keep on comin’. The…
Some snacks don’t take well to the road. Today, we talk about Warheads, why they’re bad in cars, and why they’re particularly bad for me.… Driving through the city of Los Angeles, James Corden brought Shawn Mendes… A couple in Hayward, California missed one strange wake up call on Tuesday morning.… Honda has shown off a roadster…
Halloween will be upon us shortly, and one of the best ways to get into the spirit of the holiday is with music. So, while you are driving to get your costume or refill the candy bowl, put these songs on your audio system. Hitting the Road? Then hit the road in the stylish and…
If you’re looking to save money on road trip food expenses, you don’t have to limit yourself to choking down three square meals of pre-made PB and J sandwiches every day. Sure, that may be the cheapest way to travel, but part of the joy of the road trip experience comes from picnicking with your…
It’s finally time for this series to get our hands dirty reviewing what, according to Box Office Mojo, is the highest grossing road trip comedy of all time: Wild Hogs. I don’t think those figures have been adjusted for inflation, but it’s still sad that this movie made a whopping $168,273,550, roughly three times what…
The National Corvette Museum is among the many institutions around the country… Starting August 3, you’ll be able to see 12 of the most… General Motors and Ford are among the most famous automotive rivals. Therefore,… The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is currently one of… The partial shutdown of the United States…
This is Ellie, a diva who loves having a bed in the car Photo: The News Wheel As soon as my wife said I’d need to have our two dogs in my SUV for our move from Ohio to Philly, I was a nervous wreck. Sure, I had taken them to a dog park or…
The Fate of the Furious will premiere in just a… The year 2015 has been big for the Fast and Furious franchise. Despite… Shiny things are always better than non-shiny things—especially when the shiny thing… With the enormous amount of weed rapper Wiz Khalifa said he smokes… Last month, right at the height of…
Assembly technician, Steve Stinson, builds a Z06 engine at the Performance Build Center in the Bowling Green Assembly Plant Chevrolet has announced that it will be bringing back its exclusive Corvette Engine Build Experience for Z06 buyers, which the American automaker touts as “the only program of its kind for supercar customers.” Beginning in March…
November ushers in a diverse lineup of new releases on the three major streaming sites. If you’re into cars, here are the movies and TV shows you’ll want to catch next month on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. Seasonal Maintenance Tips: Car service advice for every time of the year As you might guess from…
The Chevy Corvette offers a range of power and a style that is irresistible to drivers who want an open-air experience when taking on the open road. There’s no denying the Corvette has set the standard (and raised it) over the years for sporty roadsters. For 2022, the Corvette is getting even more attention with…
Acura took its sweet time developing the all-new NSX, but all of the waiting appears to have paid off—Road & Track has just named the Acura NSX its 2017 Performance Car of the Year. The NSX beat out eight other finalists, which include the Audi R8 V10 Plus, BMW M4 GTS, Chevy Corvette Grand Sport,…
Photo: David Fulmer via CC While the Corvette Museum in Bowling Greene, Kentucky may be a dream destination for auto enthusiasts, the hands-off nature of most of its exhibits may not hold the attention spans of younger kids. However, the auto museum is set to launch a family-friendly summer exhibit featuring the beloved Hot Wheels…
The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is paying tribute to the history of transportation in its home state (sorry, commonwealth) with a new exhibit entitled, “Kentucky: 225 Years on the Move.” Incidentally, 225 years is how long Kentucky has been a member of the Union (though they were tempted by southern neighbors to…
These next two weeks are going to be full of politics as we hop from the Republican National Convention in Cleveland to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. With these events comes the endless flow of news, speeches, and political posturing that is sure to make your brain boil at least once. While America looks…
Winning a Corvette is a pretty exciting experience (we imagine). Basic math would dictate that winning two Corvettes would double the fun—especially when one’s a brand new supercharged Z06, and the other’s a classic 1967 Stingray. That’s the exciting opportunity being offered by the 2015 Dream Giveaway, which is raffling off the two cars to raise…
2021 Corvette Stingray R Special Edition Photo: Chevrolet Two of the most recognizable cars on the road today are the Chevrolet Corvette and Chevrolet Camaro. These sporty rides feature a thrilling performance and ionic looks. Plus, these two models, hallmarks of the Chevrolet brand, are manufactured in the U.S. Not only that, but they are…
While the talk in regards to Nissan and the Le Mans 24 today largely centers around the announcement that next year’s race will see the return of a GT-R, let’s not forget that this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours will mark the debut of the endlessly interesting ZEOD RC. In order to help get the…
2015 Corvette Z06 engine: a LT4 supercharged 6.2-liter V8. Yes, you read that correctly. The all-star 2015 Corvette Z06 engine—the LT4 supercharged 6.2-liter V8—is SAE-certified at 650 horsepower. This makes next year’s Z06 the most powerful production model ever to come out of General Motors and one of the elite few production cars in the…
A scene from the Buick commercial that aired during last year’s gross display of football decadence With the conclusion of Sunday’s football matches, we now know that February’s THE LARGE GAME™®© will pit either the cold cheese team helmed by Cheddar-Hat Insurance Man or the red-and-black bird team led by Who is This Boring Person…
Don’t forget to make a creative display! Photo: Baker County Tourism via CC COVID-19 has altered how we did a lot of things throughout 2020, and come October, it’ll impact our usual way of trick-or-treating. Many community Halloween festivities will involve trunk or treats this year so costumed kids can safely walk from car to…
Planning a vacation? Why not feed your inner car geek at the same time? Whether you prefer cutting-edge Corvettes or classic Cadillacs, these seven museums definitely have something to satisfy every car aficionado. Even Cars Need TLC: Know when to service your car [wptab name=”#7″] National Corvette Museum 7. National Corvette Museum (Bowling Green, KY)…
Take a big bite out of Tastemade’s new The Grill Iron series with our culinary highlights Photo: Tastemade As part of Hyundai’s #ThisIsLoyalty effort to promote NCAA Football this season, the brand has partnered with YouTube presence Tastemade to deliver a scrumptious look into one of the best traditions associated with the sport: tailgating. Tastemade has already released…
The National Corvette Museum welcomes its three millionth visitor When you hear the phrase “Corvette Summer,” you probably (and rightfully) think of everybody’s favorite Mark Hamill film, Corvette Summer: Man, how come J.J. Abrams isn’t directing a reboot of that 70s classic? Anyway, the phrase “Corvette Summer” could also refer to a kid’s summer camp…
Photo: The News Wheel Each year, the experts at Cars.com pick the brains of consumers to determine which brand of car ranks as the “most American.” This year’s American-Made Index revealed that Chevy possesses that identity in the minds of a large portion of survey respondents as three of the brand’s models made the list….
Speaking of which, we hope the Vettes damaged in the museum’s sinkhole incident were well-insured So, now that you’ve won a Corvette Stingray with the $10 raffle ticket you bought, where will you go to get it insured? In the video below, Adam Boca of the NCM Insurance Agency makes a persuasive case for getting…
If you live under a rock, first of all, beware of sinkholes. But second of all, it’s possible that you didn’t hear about the sinkhole fiasco that gobbled up eight ‘Vettes at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The tragedy claimed two GM-owned Corvettes on loan to the museum, as well as six…
2015 Corvette Z06 Begins Shipping to Customers This Week ©GM Huzzah, the time has come! The 2015 Corvette Z06 begins shipping to customers across the country this week from Bowling Green Assembly in Kentucky. The earliest customers will likely receive their high performance Corvettes later this week. The 2015 Z06 marks a huge moment in…
As anticipated, Rick Hendrick, championship NASCAR team owner, placed the winning bid for the very first 2015 Corvette Z06 Stingray at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction. In total, Hendrick dropped $1 million on the Stingray, all of which will benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a charity that Chevrolet is often tied to. Hendrick…
2015 Corvette Z06 engine: a LT4 supercharged 6.2-liter V8. Yes, you read that correctly. The all-star 2015 Corvette Z06 engine—the LT4 supercharged 6.2-liter V8—is SAE-certified at 650 horsepower. This makes next year’s Z06 the most powerful production model ever to come out of General Motors and one of the elite few production cars in the…
Your furry family member is often the best driving companion—no criticizing, no judgment if you take a wrong turn—just unconditional adoration. And, you should hold on to that look of love when the trip is over and your senses are overwhelmed by your dog’s thank you gift for taking him on a drive—his lingering smell….
Look, everything is awful, and the seeming scarcity of good news means you’ve got to scour some for rays of light. Taking a moment to appreciate, for example, the absurdity of the fact that Ford put out a press release detailing how many chicken wings you can shove into the front trunk — or frunk…
Look, everything is awful, and the seeming scarcity of good news means you’ve got to scour some for rays of light. Taking a moment to appreciate, for example, the absurdity of the fact that Ford put out a press release detailing how many chicken wings you can shove into the front trunk — or frunk…
As electric cars are becoming more and more popular, one thing is certain—pretty soon, we are going to need a ton of batteries to power them, which puts out a huge demand for lithium, since currently the most common battery chemistry is a lithium-ion battery pack. However, demand for lithium is only expected to grow,…
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