| HOME | CAR NEWS | CAR REVIEWS | RACING | AUTOSHOWS | SUBSCRIBE | MARKETPLACE |  |  | Call it a 1956 Chevrolet Corvette--not a Chevy--General Motors is instructing its employees.... | | From racetracks in the heartland to the iconic strains of “American Pie,” one word--Chevy--has transcended class and culture and helped raise the bow-tie brand to the lofty status as one of the most recognized in the world. But now, one of the most blue-collar and singularly American marques is going formal: General Motors has told its employees to use the world... |
|  | | EDITOR WES RAYNAL: For the last few years, I've loved the Volkswagen Group's smallish chassis mated to its 2.0-liter turbo; it's one of the great engines on the market. This combo, for me, hits the right balance of handling, a nice ride and plenty of power for squirting around or tooling...
|  | | The Senate Commerce Committee voted today to pass a far-reaching vehicle safety bill that has largely won both automaker and consumer support, sending the measure to the full Senate. The bill passed without objections from any senators. The legislation, crafted in the wake of...
|  | | The executive director of the Petersen Automotive Museum is retiring after a 12-year-run at the helm of one of the nation's preeminent car collections. Richard Messer is stepping down to concentrate on other business interests. He will be replaced by Buddy Pepp on June 15. The move was...
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