Wheels: Chevy’s Little Engine That Could

For six decades, a small-block Chevy has powered the dreams of hot-rodders.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story September 15, 2020 The Wheels newsletter is delivered monthly. The next one will appear on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Eve Edelheit for The New York Times   Wheels Chevy’s Little Engine That Could For six decades, a small-block Chevy has powered the dreams of hot-rodders and Corvettes, and plenty of other cars, even a Ford Mustang. By Roy Furchgott Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Luke Sharrett   The World Through A Lens A Nostalgic (if Isolating) Road Trip Along Route 66 Driven by an early fascination with the American West, a photographer set off to travel part of America’s most celebrated highway. By Luke Sharrett Pool photo by Emilio Morenatti   Ferrari Rolls Up Its Red Sleeves Its Formula 1 team is in a slump, but the company C.E.O., Louis Camilleri, is making changes that he says will eventually pay off. By Ian Parkes 24 Hours of Lemons   Wheels Endurance Racing With Cars That Belong in a Demolition Derby Autos worth $500 or less have competed for 15 years in a circuslike race called 24 Hours of Lemons. Now electric vehicles have been invited, with no limit on spending. By Bradley Berman Jeremie Souteyrat for The New York Times   Wheels Soon, the Kitty Litter Will Come by Electric Truck With deliveries surging during the pandemic, carriers like UPS and FedEx and companies like Amazon are renewing their push toward electric vehicles. By Jim Motavalli Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT NEWS With Nissan’s Carlos Ghosn Gone, Greg Kelly Faces Trial Alone Japanese prosecutors say the former car executive helped Mr. Ghosn conceal his pay. For the world, the country’s court system itself could face judgment. By Ben Dooley Looking to Buy a Used Car in the Pandemic? So Is Everyone Else Eager to avoid public transit and Uber, and to save money, buyers are emptying dealerships. By Neal E. Boudette Dennis Williams, Former U.A.W. Leader, Is Accused of Conspiracy The ex-president of the United Auto Workers was charged with using union funds for personal expenses. The case is part of a long federal investigation. By Neal E. Boudette and Noam Scheiber Who Needs a $100,000 Car Right Now? Mercedes Thinks You Do Defying the pandemic, the German carmaker began producing a new S-Class, one of its biggest moneymakers. But can it catch up to Tesla? By Jack Ewing Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Wheels from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018