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Do Corvette Bodies Still Use Fiberglass? It's Complicated
Its low weight and durability led Chevrolet to choose fiberglass for the body of the first Corvette, in 1953. Does Chevy still choose fiberglass today?
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The Lotus Esprit Almost Got The Corvette ZR-1's LT5 V8
Around 1990, it looked as though the Lotus was going to get the Corvette's much more powerful engine. But to fans' disappointment, it never happened.
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Is The Chevrolet Traverse A Reliable Three-Row SUV? Here's What Consumer Reports Says
The Chevrolet Traverse has plenty of great specs and features. But what does Consumer Reports say about the reliability of its latest models?
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These Are The New Cars You're Most Looking Forward To In 2026
In this weird week between Christmas and New Year's, burn some time scrolling through your fellow Jalop's most hotly anticipated cars.
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Which Chevy Vehicles Are Made In The US?
Chevrolet has a wide lineup of vehicles that are being produced in the United States, even after facing plenty of location changes throughout their history.
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TorqShift Vs. Allison: How Do These Heavy-Duty Transmissions Compare?
For pickup trucks, Ford uses a 10-speed TorqShift transmission while GM uses a 10-speed Allison transmission. Here's how these transmissions compare.
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When Did The Corvette Switch To A Transaxle Design?
The Corvette made big waves when it changed from a front engine to a mid-engine layout, but the switch to a transaxle may have been even more consequential.
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Small Block Chevy 383 Vs. Big Block Mopar 383: How The V8 Engines Compare
Despite having similar displacements, the small-block Chevy 383 and the big-block Mopar 383 have some interesting differences between each other.
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These Are The Only Chevy Models Available With Super Cruise
Chevy offers the Super Cruise technology for hands-free driving. It isn't available on every model in its modern lineup, though, limiting buyers' options.
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How Chevy's Double Hump Heads Shaped Small Block V8 Power
In 1962, Chevrolet introduced double hump heads on its small-block engines. These helped shape the incredible power of small-block V8s for around 30 years.
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14 SUVs With The Most Spacious Third Rows
Although they can be big enough to seat plenty of people, some SUVs don't usually have much legroom in the third row. Here are 14 SUVs that do.
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Chevy's 327 Proved You Don't Need A Big Block To Win Races
Chevy made waves with its engine designs throughout history. Its small-block 327 proved that size wasn't the only thing that could help you win races.
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GM Wants To Bring Back The Two-Stroke Engine
I wouldn't count on this singular patent bringing that ring-ding-ding sound to your local parking lot any time soon.
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Chevy Experimented With A 2-Rotor Corvette In '73
The rotary engine isn't very common today, but back in 1973, Chevy experimented with one of its own in a special concept design. It didn't get far, though.
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This Is The Rarest Chevy Engine Ever Made (And The Cars It Powered)
It was nicknamed the Mystery Motor and the Porcupine. Whatever you call it, this engine is so rare that only nine examples are still known to exist.
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5 Concept Chevys That Never Made It To Production
Concept cars are extremely interesting, even if many of them never make it to production. Here are some of the coolest Chevy concepts that never hit the road.
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Why The Corvette Switched From A Front-Engine To Mid-Engine Layout
Chevrolet’s move to a mid-engine Corvette in 2019 marked a dramatic shift, rooted in early prototypes and plans halted by the 2008 financial crisis.
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What A Corvette's Torque Tube Actually Does, And Why It Matters
The term "torque tube" sounds exotic, as though Corvettes are somehow sliding torque all through the car. The truth is more mundane, but still crucial.
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What's The Difference Between The Chevy LT1 And LT2 Engines?
Chevy's LT1 engine was introduced in the seventh-gen Corvette, and the LT2 was introduced in the next. Check out the differences that make them stand out.
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GM Nearly Shut Down The Corvette Program, And Ford May Have Accidentally Saved It
With all the hoopla that surrounds the Chevy Corvette these days, it's hard to remember the days seven decades ago when it was an endangered species.
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What's The Difference Between The Chevy LT4 And LT5 Engines?
Chevy's LT4 and LT5 engines were used in a wide variety of different car models. Despite the similar names, they're actually quite different from each other.
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These 7 Hemi Engines Weren't Built By Chrysler
Although the HEMI name is associated with Chrysler's iconic V8s, there are a handful of hemispherical engines that were made by entirely different companies.
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Why Chevy Switched To A Flat Plane Crank In The Corvette
Curious what drove Chevy’s switch to a flat-plane crank in the Corvette? Here's how this setup boosts rpm, improves scavenging, and creates a unique sound.
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These Are Some Of The Best Large SUVs, According To Consumer Reports
Large SUVs can offer plenty of cargo space and high-end features. According to Consumer Reports, there are five in particular that stand above the rest.
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This 1996 Chevy Impala SS Up For Auction Has Been Garaged Since New And Has 79 Miles On The Clock
Interested in a perfect high-performance 30-year-old Chevy sedan with a mere 79 miles on the odometer and an interior that's still partially wrapped in plastic.
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This V8-Swapped Chevy Sonic Is The Ultimate Expression Of Asking 'Why Not?'
You wouldn't know it from looking at the outside, which looks entirely stock. It even has the original wheels.
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Chevy 400 Vs. Ford 400: Here's How The Small Blocks Compare
Chevy and Ford might both have 400 cubic-inch small-block engines. They might seem similar at first, but just how well do these two engines really compare?
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