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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

  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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

              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 →

              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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →