When it comes to affordable and efficient vehicles, nothing beats the 2026 Chevrolet Trax. It is one of the most attractive vehicle propositions from Chevrolet in a long time. The small crossover offers more than just affordable pricing, with usable space, a comfortable passenger area, an efficient turbocharged engine, and the ability to charm any…
Please excuse the pun, but a lot is riding on a new-vehicle test drive. During a period that is likely less than a half-hour, you are supposed to predict your satisfaction with a vehicle you will likely be making significant monthly payments for several years, and hopefully, continue to drive after that. McFarland Chevrolet offers…
Figures for cargo space appear frequently in vehicle specs, car magazines, enthusiast sites, and McFarland Chevrolet blog posts. These figures almost always come from the manufacturer’s printed specs, and unfortunately, not all manufacturers measure in quite the same way, which can make comparing figures a sketchy endeavor. To solve this, Cars.com has taken on a…
When the average price of a new car has crept over $50,000, what does about half that get you? Quite a bit, as Autoblog confirms in their review of the Chevrolet Trax. In their subhead, they state the Trax “…looks good, drives with confidence, and offers real-world practicality and tech without creeping into another pricing…
The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is designed not just to go off-road, but to live there. With stiff competition from Toyota, Ford, Nissan, and Jeep, the ZR2 is not alone in its role as a mid-size truck that excels in off-road capabilities. However, in a 50,000-mile torture test by MotorTrend, the purpose-built Colorado proved its toughness…
It is a tradition dating back over 70 years. Chevrolet has been a part of NASCAR since 1955, fielding cars wearing 14 different nameplates in the top-tier Cup Series. For the past several seasons, the Camaro name has competed alongside the Bowtie. From Daytona to Sonoma, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 NASCAR Cup Racer has been…
Diesel Exhaust Fluid, or DEF, is an important part of owning a modern Chevrolet diesel vehicle. Whether you have a 3.0-liter Duramax or the big 6.6-liter Duramax, you will need to become acquainted with DEF and how it impacts your truck or SUV. What Is DEF Anyway? What is this mystery substance? Simply put, it…
You need to tow another vehicle behind you. However, it does not need a trailer to do so. It would be easier with one, but in some cases, it could work. How? MotorTrend has come up with a handy, basic guide to flat-towing another vehicle. Since many of us own a Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Silverado…
The first winter for your used car means a bit of extra car care on your part. This is because with a vehicle you purchased new, you have a good idea of the age of all the vehicle components, whether they date back to assembly, or you replaced them yourself. A used vehicle, on the…
You probably heard of someone who has fueled their diesel-powered vehicle with regular unleaded gasoline. Perhaps that one time when you were low on fuel and the nearest gas station didn’t sell diesel, you even considered doing this yourself. This usually happens only once, but there have been reports of more frequent occurrences of putting…