Wes Cochran

Wes Cochran worked for KFYO News from June 2014-March 2015

Land Speed Record Could Be Topped In October
Land Speed Record Could Be Topped In October
Royal Air Force Wing Commander Andy Green will attempt to break his own record with a new Super Sonic Car in South Africa’s Kalahari Desert. A 12 mile stretch of land has been prepared for the run in October, in which the Bloodhound SSC piloted by Commander Green will attempt to exceed 800 miles per hour in a first run...
The New Chevrolet Colorado Is Great, But Is It Worth It?
The New Chevrolet Colorado Is Great, But Is It Worth It?
The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado has been updated and has fantastic features. Gone is the Saab/Isuzu based Inline 5 cylinder motor, being replaced with a choice of a 2.5 liter I4 Dual Overhead Cam Variable Valve Timing motor, which has similar technology as the Honda V-Tech motors, and a 3...
British ‘Top Gear’ As We Know It Is Over
British ‘Top Gear’ As We Know It Is Over
The most watched automotive show in the world, with around 350 million weekly viewers worldwide, has allegedly lost all of its presenters. Jeremy Clarkson, the shows main host, was put on administrative leave for allegedly striking a producer of the show...
Will Future Drivers Be Banned from Driving Cars?
Will Future Drivers Be Banned from Driving Cars?
Tesla Motors CEO and entrepreneur Elon Musk made a bold statement on Tuesday, saying: "In the distant future, they may outlaw driven cars because they're too dangerous."
The New Camaro Will Be Unveiled At The Indy 500
The New Camaro Will Be Unveiled At The Indy 500
It has already been released that the new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will be debuted on May 16that the Indianapolis 500 race. What is being passed around as rumor in the automotive journalist world is that it will also be the pace car. This is no surprise, considering that the Camaro has done this task 7 times before in 1967, 1969/Camaro SS, 1982/Z28, 1993/Z28, 2009/Camaro SS, 2010/Camaro SS, 2011 and
Who Is Ken Block?
Who Is Ken Block?
Today, I’d like to introduce readers to Ken Block, probably the most famous American driver that hardly anyone in the United States knows. Mr. Block is rally/stunt driver, who is currently with Hoonigan Ford Racing. He started rally racing in 2005 in a Subaru WRX STi (a fantastic car that is usually ruined for the rest of us by the people that drive them), with five top five finishes and a rookie
Retro Styling of Automobiles Is Officially Boring
Retro Styling of Automobiles Is Officially Boring
Over the past 10 years, cars such as the Mustang, Challenger, Charger, and more recently the Camaro have been looking to their past for inspiration for the their current models… FOR 10 YEARS. In my opinion, this is an ultimate example of being lazy by car manufacturers...
Why Luxury, Hyper and Supercars Should Matter to Consumers
Why Luxury, Hyper and Supercars Should Matter to Consumers
People lately have asked me why I report on Luxury, Hyper, and Supercars in a city that is dominated by trucks and SUVs. The answer is one that most people wouldn’t think of. When a new version of the Mercedes S-Class line comes out, that car’s technology, gadgets, and motor tech will be what you have in 10 years in your non-luxury car...
29 Years Later, the BMW M5 Is Still the Go-To Sedan
29 Years Later, the BMW M5 Is Still the Go-To Sedan
In 1986 BMW released the first M5, which was the fastest production sedan at the time. Sporting a handmade M1 motor by the Motorsport Division of BMW mated to the 535i chassis, the M5 touted family-friendly options with brute force that dads love...

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