Compact cargo vans aren’t particularly exciting unless you’re a small business owner, but they are a growing part of the automotive landscape. 2015 will see the introduction of a new … Read more
Posts classified under: Chevrolet
New Malibu 2.0T brings turbo power to mid-sized sedans
If Chevrolet’s Malibu 2.0T isn’t the typical American mid-sized sedan, I don’t know what is. Its driving characteristics, comfort and features endear this car to its owners – not an … Read more
Fyidriving’s Top Ten Mother’s Day Cars
Happy Mother’s Day! Fyidriving would like to send best wishes to all of the great mothers out there, especially the ones who raised well-rounded car enthusiasts. The care and feeding … Read more
Chevrolet Silverado takes to the High Country
For 2014, Chevrolet’s Silverado aims to give a “move over” headlight flash to the Ford King Ranch and F-150 Platinum as it rolls out the high-luxury High Country edition. Entering … Read more
2014 Corvette Stingray to pace Indy 500
It will probably come as no surprise to hear that the all-new 2014 Corvette Stingray has been selected to pace the 97th Indianapolis 500 later this month. Chevrolet and “The … Read more
Will GM fix out-of-warranty manifold coolant leak?
Q: I have an Impala with a coolant leak. I read on the Internet that GM was fixing the infamous manifold coolant leak on vehicles with the K engine code, … Read more
2014 Corvette Stingray priced just under $52,000
Chevrolet has announced pricing for the next-generation Corvette Stingray, which goes on sale shortly. The MSRP of $51,995 including destination charges is reasonable when you consider the new ‘Vette’s lightweight … Read more
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel rivals hybrid fuel economy
Chevrolet has released EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2014 Cruze Diesel, and the news is good. With an estimated 46 miles per gallon on the highway, the Cruze Diesel … Read more
Chevrolet’s Spark is adorable and endearing
The newest and smallest micro-compact in Chevrolet’s stable is the Spark. You’ve probably seen it: It looks like a car that’s wearing its mother’s grille and headlights. The Spark is … Read more
Chevrolet talks big about new full-size Impala
Fyidriving.com is usually quite skeptical when it comes to utterances from the auto industry’s public-relations types since their jobs are to promote. However this time the predictions regarding the all-new … Read more
New Z/28 gets Corvette Z06 engine
Fyidriving is supremely delighted that Chevrolet will revive the Z/28 Camaro for the 2014 model year. The appellation was originally introduced as a performance package for the 1968 Camaro. On … Read more
Spoiler Alert! Fyidriving’s spy photo round-up
Fifty years ago, the annual introduction of next year’s new cars was the subject of great fanfare and speculation, as the newest designs were kept carefully under wraps until just … Read more
Should reader replace or touch up damaged Tahoe bumper?
Q: My Tahoe bumper was hit by a neighbor’s car and pushed in a little bit on the right corner. However, the dent in the plastic bumper popped back out, … Read more
2013 Chevy Traverse provides a sensible family package
General Motors knows that SUVs are still losing sales in the market to crossovers. Chevy Suburbans and Tahoes are still popular choices among buyers, but Chevrolet officials saw the writing … Read more
New York witnesses the return of the Camaro Z/28
Chevrolet promised a performance “show of force” at the New York International Auto Show, and it didn’t disappoint. The new Corvette Stingray convertible and SS performance sedan were on … Read more
“Classic” Impala to be sold alongside new version
Fyidriving.com has discovered that the current version of the Chevrolet Impala won’t entirely disappear when the next-generation 2014 edition arrives by mid-April this year. Sources deep within the Bowtie division … Read more
2014 Camaro SS to debut in New York
Chevrolet promised a show of force at the New York International Auto Show next week, and with the new Corvette Stingray convertible and SS performance sedan set to appear fyidriving … Read more
COPO Camaro to return for 2013
Fyidriving has an ear to the ground and the word of the day is horsepower. Lots of horsepower. Word on the street is that Chevrolet’s COPO Camaro racecar program, now … Read more
Show of Chevrolet power coming to New York
Although the Corvette convertible was unveiled at the auto show Geneva, Switzerland (Chevy sells plenty of Corvettes in Europe) that wraps up March 17, the stunning two-seater will return home … Read more
Reader has Impala with transmission trouble
Q: I have a 2001 Impala with transmission trouble. When I push on the gas, it shifts back to 2nd gear and then hesitates and won’t go over about 30 … Read more
Jeff Gordon and Pepsi prank a used-car salesman (VIDEO)
This viral video of Jeff Gordon pretending to be a humble car buyer and then scaring the bejeezus out of the salesman with his driving is good for a laugh … Read more
Corvette Stingray loses its top at Geneva Motor Show
The much-anticipated reveal of the open-air Corvette Stingray captured the attention of the show floor in Geneva today. The all-new, all-American sports car shares the 450-horsepower 6.2 liter V8 with … Read more
First 2014 Corvette Stingray wrecked
Fyidriving wishes to congratulate the driver of an upcoming 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray for escaping unscathed during some recent testing on public roads in Arizona. It’s very fortunate that no … Read more
Chevrolet’s SS returns to track and street
As the new Chevrolet SS NASCAR racer makes its debut at the Daytona 500 this weekend, the street version is also being unveiled. Is the concept of “race on Sunday, … Read more
Hey, where’s the diesel payoff?
Fyidriving notes that Chevrolet will introduce a turbo-diesel version of its compact Cruze sedan this summer. The automaker claims that the engine, rated at 148 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of … Read more
Chicago Auto Show makes for dreams of summer driving
Since auto shows are about summer dreams in winter storms, it’s no wonder Chicago’s Auto Show has more visitors than any other auto show. This year’s Chicago Auto Show started … Read more
New Stingray convertible to be shown in…Switzerland?
Chevrolet recently introduced its seventh-generation Corvette coupe and reintroduced the Stingray name at the same time. If that wasn’t enough excitement for ‘Vette heads, Fyidriving has it on very good … Read more
GM returns to diesel with the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
The Chicago Auto Show is often all about trucks, but Chevrolet unveiled a diesel of a different kind. The Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel debuts for 2014 with a new 2.0 … Read more
Chevrolet supports diesel-saving IdleAir project
Reducing emissions and fuel consumption goes farther than just boosting CAFE numbers on new vehicles; to make a real dent in the environmental impact that we have, existing problems need … Read more
2013 NAIAS promises good year for the auto industry
The most important thing about this year’s Detroit International Auto Show may not be the cars, but the enthusiasm and positive attitude of everyone here. While automakers may not be … Read more
Top Ten Made-in-America vehicles
You hear a lot about buying American, and you’d think it would be easy: buy stuff made in the U.S. But when it comes to cars and trucks, the politicians … Read more
2014 Chevrolet Corvette resurrects Stingray badge
For 2014, the Chevrolet Corvette is all-new, and it’s got a new name. Well, not a new name, to be precise: “Stingray” is a moniker that’s been attached to plenty … Read more
Is the 580-horsepower 2013 Camaro ZL1 for you?
I came of driving age during the horsepower craze of the late ‘60s/early 70s, but even my adolescent fantasies never envisioned a 580 horsepower Camaro straight from the manufacturer. The … Read more
Tug of war: VW V10 TDI vs. Chevrolet Duramax
Thanks to the magic of YouTube, we can answer the question: Which has more pulling power, a Volkswagen Touareg diesel or a Chevy Duramax? This round goes to Volkswagen. There … Read more
Did GM let its pickups out of the box early?
Fyidriving.com is wondering if the end might be near or at least somewhat diminished for the once-mighty Auto Show circuit, where anything and everything new in the automotive world would … Read more
Blasts from the past for Chevrolet?
Fyidriving’s sources say that General Motors is seeking to renew its trademarks on a couple of long-forgotten brands, notably the El Camino and Nomad. For those who weren’t around during … Read more
Wake up! Hennessey’s HPE700 Camaro can help
Need a little boost go with your morning coffee? Here’s Hennessey’s HPE700 Camaro running a 10.82-second quarter mile at 131mph. Built on the very good bones of the Camaro ZL1, … Read more
Where have all the small pickup trucks gone?
Q: Why are small pickup trucks vanishing from the market? I’ve owned Rangers and others for years and love them. Now the only ones available are the Nissan, Toyota and … Read more
Anticipation builds for next-generation NASCAR racers
Those of us who remember when stock-car racing actually involved competition among drivers in real stock, mass-produced-and-later modified-for-racing stock cars, were skeptical about the new push for NASCAR machines that … Read more
All-new 2014 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra are serious business
It doesn’t take an in-depth analysis of the American automotive market to know that trucks are huge business. From the many millions of light-duty pickups sold to the near-religious fervor … Read more
Hello Chevrolet SS, goodbye NASCAR’s “car of tomorrow”
Chevrolet’s recent tease of its 2014 SS coupe, albeit in its 2013 NASCAR livery, signifies major changes for both organizations. NASCAR’s so-called “car of tomorrow” would have all races sporting … Read more
Top Ten inexpensive cars to be thankful for in 2012
There’s a point in most of our financial lives when it’s time to buy that first new car. For some, that’s a red-letter day. For others, it’s a relief not … Read more
Chevrolet to build world’s largest Hot Wheels car
The hardest part about having a life-sized Hot Wheels car would be getting it off of the cardboard backing. Okay, FYI Driving is just being silly. The limited-edition Chevrolet Camaro … Read more
Is there a Z-car in your future?
You might have guessed that Fyidriving.com enjoys hanging around the U.S. Patent office on occasion to collect intel on what applications the suits and their mouthpieces representing various automakers are … Read more
Does the 2013 Chevy Sonic offer a glimpse of the future?
A week spent driving an inferno orange Chevrolet Sonic 5dr LTZ gave me a glimpse into one possible future for cars. I know that some Americans still cling to the … Read more
Future-shock ‘Vette
Fyidriving.com managed to cut through much security and secrecy for an unauthorized sneak peek at the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette. And from what was viewed when peering into a darkened garage … Read more
Volt sales seem strong despite factory shutdown to trim inventories
General Motors’ recent announcement that the automaker will shut down production of its battery-powered Volt for 26 days starting in mid-September in order to “match supply with demand” should not … Read more
The top ten most powerful American production cars
Americans love powerful cars. More importantly, we love V8 power; sure, maybe 10 cylinders is OK, but only because they sound like a V8. Some people will pay lots for … Read more
How does Chevrolet celebrate 60 years and six generations of Corvette?
Ford is the hands-down expert in stretching the Mustang brand far and wide with crazy, wild and unique models to keep it fresh. Just look at the Boss 302 and … Read more
"Sport utility" is not a dirty word after all
Fyidriving.com hears that demand for General Motors’ full-size sport utility vehicles remains strong. In fact, combined year-over-year sales of the GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade and Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe have … Read more
Chevy’s clutch move
According to insiders at Chevrolet, fully 20 percent of the brand’s sub-compact Sonic buyers are purchasing manual-transmission-equipped models, far above the normal “take” rate for such gearboxes. Accordingly, the automaker … Read more
Chevy's clutch move
According to insiders at Chevrolet, fully 20 percent of the brand’s sub-compact Sonic buyers are purchasing manual-transmission-equipped models, far above the normal “take” rate for such gearboxes. Accordingly, the automaker … Read more
Just how much of Chevrolet's racing engine will make it to the street
Chevy’s new twin-turbocharged 2.2-liter V6 is looking strong in the IndyCar racing series, having been in the winning cars for the first four races of the 2012 season, but fyidriving.com … Read more
Just how much of Chevrolet’s racing engine will make it to the street
Chevy’s new twin-turbocharged 2.2-liter V6 is looking strong in the IndyCar racing series, having been in the winning cars for the first four races of the 2012 season, but fyidriving.com … Read more
General Motors is making Trax . . . elsewhere
Can it be that 50-state buyers really don’t want small, practical and affordable vehicles in their driveways? That’s what Fyidriving.com is wondering since discovering that General Motors plans to introduce … Read more
Next Impala will be front-wheel-drive only
GM’s strikingly designed all-new Impala, set to launch early in 2013, will incorporate many new advances over the outgoing full-size model. One thing it won’t have, sources tell fyidriving.com, is … Read more
Hello, Camaro? It's 2016 calling:
According to fyidriving.com’s contacts at General Motors, a decision needs to be made, and very soon, as to what the next-generation Camaro will look like. The car must be downsized … Read more
Hello, Camaro? It’s 2016 calling:
According to fyidriving.com’s contacts at General Motors, a decision needs to be made, and very soon, as to what the next-generation Camaro will look like. The car must be downsized … Read more
Best new vehicles for bachelors: a top-10 list
Single guys confused about what they should drive can heave a sigh of relief —we’ve done the noodling and come up with the top 10 best new vehicles for bachelors. … Read more
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe defines capable
The 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is a purpose-built SUV. And, it’s my guess that almost nobody buys one without good reason. With an opening price of $39,400 — a whopping $950 … Read more
2012 Chevrolet Sonic carves its own sporty niche
It’s nearly impossible not to compare the new Chevy Sonic with other, similarly sized and priced cars, like the Fiat or the Toyota Yaris. But while the Fiat stakes its … Read more
Top Ten sellers of 2011
Although 2011 wasn’t one of the best years for the automobile industry, there were some high notes. In particular, several vehicles showed up in the top 10 sellers that certainly … Read more
Sonic RS strikes a sporty note
With two new compact concept cars for the recent auto show in Detroit, General Motors appears to have solidly connected with the new-age enthusiast market. Same goes for the Chevrolet … Read more
Corvette a “top stopper”
Fyidriving.com knows that a car is only as good as its brakes; going quickly and cornering like you’re on rails is all well and good, but drivers who can’t stop … Read more
Corvette a "top stopper"
Fyidriving.com knows that a car is only as good as its brakes; going quickly and cornering like you’re on rails is all well and good, but drivers who can’t stop … Read more
Chevrolet brings global touch to new 2013 Malibu Eco
Austin, Texas – There can’t be anything more nerve-racking to an automaker than introducing a new generation of the model that brings home the bacon. Chevrolet certainly didn’t cut any … Read more
Small rules at this year’s North American International Auto Show
A question occurred to me as I walked the floor at this year’s North American International Auto Show: what does “small” mean? Does it mean economical, environmentally friendly, youthful, efficient … Read more
Top Ten Concepts from the 2012 North American International Auto Show
At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this year, small cars reigned supreme, and nowhere was it more apparent than in the sleek, stylized concept cars unveiled by … Read more
Top Ten Concepts from the 2012 North American International Auto Show
At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this year, small cars reigned supreme, and nowhere was it more apparent than in the sleek, stylized concept cars unveiled by … Read more
Top Ten Concepts from the 2012 North American International Auto Show
At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this year, small cars reigned supreme, and nowhere was it more apparent than in the sleek, stylized concept cars unveiled by … Read more
2012 NAIAS: A bright future ahead
It’s practically a tradition that the North American International Auto Show in Detroit is accompanied by the worst weather of the season. The second week in January in Detroit is … Read more
Sportiest Sonic will deliver the goods, quickly
In an effort to generate advance interest, or maybe just to induce Pavlovian drool among young performance enthusiasts, Chevrolet has pulled the wraps off the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS ahead … Read more
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco sips fuel
The emotional cost of driving a compact car with “eco” in its name is something many people dread. You expect it to be horrifically slow and marginally equipped, since everything … Read more
Volt availability jumps on demos release
Chevrolet parent General Motors has told dealers that they are free to sell their Volt demonstration models, which is a move that fyidriving.com calculates will immediately more than double the … Read more
Chevrolet and Hot Wheels Unveil Full-Sized Camaro Concept
As a child who spent many hours staging over-the-top crashes and spectacular auto shows with my Hot Wheels die-casts, I was delighted with the unveiling of the Hot Wheels® Camaro … Read more
2012 Chevrolet Volt: Pioneering
While there’s been a lot of talk about Chevrolet’s Volt, little of it has been about driving it, day in and day out. Some of this is because Chevrolet’s Volt … Read more
Chevrolet celebrates 100 years
The behemoth company that began as the brain-child of a passionate, ardent young Swiss-born immigrant named Louis Chevrolet celebrated its 100th anniversary this week, amid worldwide fanfare and celebration. Here … Read more
Global Colorado small truck coming to North America
Fyidriving.com has been expecting confirmation for weeks now that GM’s global Chevrolet Colorado will be sold in the United States, and now it’s official. It will be sold here and … Read more
Bowtie origins still up for debate
Almost a century after General Motors co-founder William Durant debuted the logo, the Chevrolet bowtie has become arguably GM’s most recognizable symbol. But how he settled on the design has … Read more
Are you ready for a diesel Chevrolet Cruze?
Although the Chevrolet Cruze Eco is one of the more fuel-efficient non-hybrid vehicles sold in the U.S. — it’s rated at 42 mpg for highway driving—Chevrolet confirmed that number could … Read more
2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible: It’s back
I don’t know if I ever tested a car that was such a rich mixture of past and present. This convertible pony car … Read more
2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible: It's back
I don’t know if I ever tested a car that was such a rich mixture of past and present. This convertible pony car … Read more
The Bumblebee Camaro buzzes back
In celebration of the release of the 3D movie Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Chevrolet’s introducing a Special Edition Camaro Coupe dressed like the movie’s Autobot “Bumblebee.” The 2012 model … Read more
Swiss mark a century of Chevrolet
In Switzerland they’re celebrating the life of native son Louis-Joseph Chevrolet and the 100th anniversary of the enduring automotive brand that bears his name. More than 1,000 Chevrolet cars and … Read more
Chevy calls for 30-second road trip films
Filmmakers take note: Chevrolet and MOFILM, a global creative community, are looking for the best road trip film to show as a 30-second spot during Super Bowl XLVI in 2012. … Read more
Chevy Sonic priced at $14,495
Chevrolet announced last week that the only sub-compact car built in the U.S., the Chevy Sonic LS sedan, will have a base price of $14,495, including the destination charge, while … Read more
Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette
Chevrolet plans to celebrate 100 years with a performance heritage Centennial Edition Corvette. The Centennial Edition package comes exclusively in Carbon Flash Metallic paint, with satin-black graphics and unique Centennial … Read more
2011 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ: Sensible, quiet and comfortable
Chevrolet’s Malibu is quiet and comfortable, and it’s the car that General Motors recognizes is their future. Chevrolet officials may talk about the electric Chevrolet Volt, they may brag about … Read more
The 2011 Chevrolet Volt is an important step toward electrification
Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution holds that natural selection and random changes in genetic code cause species to adapt and change over time. As part of the theory, it’s believed … Read more
2012 Chevy Cruzes competitively into small car market
The small car market is a very tough place for today’s auto manufacturers. It’s hard to come up with a winning mixture of economy and competence. In this segment, price … Read more




































