Automotive Expert David Patterson takes on a strange project involving a large turbocharger and a common American economy sedan.

I got this car new in 2011. This was the year Chevy released the Cruze, so there may have been some issues that they worked out in the newer versions. But I had a ton of recalls for the 2011. I really ...

Go inside the world of forgotten automobiles. We'll show you the unusual state of an abandoned Saab and a Chevy Cruze, detailing their damage and their final resting spot. As shutdown becomes 2nd ...

After lagging behind in the compact car segment for decades, Chevrolet may finally have the car that will not only silence critics, but please them too. The all new 2011 Cruze will replace the Cobalt ...

Some Chevy Cruze owners may notice performance issues with the turbocharged 1.4L I4 LUV gasoline engine in extremely cold weather. Now, possible causes and fixes for the issues have been identified.

Steven Ewing spent his childhood reading car magazines, making his career as an automotive journalist an absolute dream job. After getting his foot in the door at Automobile while he was still a ...

Mark McNabb was a contributor at TopSpeed from 2013 to 2018. Growing up, Mark always had a mind for tinkering on random items throughout his home and dad’s garage, including a 1953 Ford Mainline and ...

The revelation that Volkswagen used illegal “defeat device” software to cheat on emissions tests has led to increased scrutiny of other carmakers’ testing procedures. Since the VW scandal broke way ...

DETROIT, MI - The all-new Chevrolet Cruze has been touted by General Motors as a compact car with full-size attitude. It's about 250 pounds lighter, it's one second quicker in a 0-60 mph dash and it's ...

The Chevrolet Cruze is typical of today’s compact cars. It has clean, simplified styling and a well-appointed cabin. The one place it stands out is the availability of the turbo diesel option that ...

With a rising economy and the resultant smashing of new-vehicle sales records, automotive manufacturers have an unprecedented freedom to expand current lineups to include something for everyone. Of ...

This week it's a spin in one of my Star Cars of the year… and a great addition to Chevrolet's Compact lineup:The 2014 Cruze Diesel. The Cruze is already one of Chevy's most successful cars in years.