It’s that time again. Back-to-school shopping lists are out and we know all parents want to their your young teens off in a safe and affordable ride for school. The Kelley Blue Book shares how they commend the Sonic with just the right amount of "cool for school," as one of its top picks for its 10 Best Back-to-School Cars.

Here to start the week is the one and only, Nyjah Huston. Here, Nyjah, joined by Rob Dyrdek, gives us a look back at his rise to skating stardom. Nyjah first started skating at the ripe old age of 5, and now at only 17 he's consistently looked at as one to beat in the world’s best pro competition series at Street League.

Well, folks, the half-year numbers are in! Hard to believe we're already into the third quarter of 2012, but nonetheless after tallying the first 6 months, Edmunds.com analysis has deemed the Chevy Sonic is the sales Rookie of the Year, so far. How awesome is that? Not to celebrate too soon, we’ll tuck this under the belt quietly with our heads high.

The consumer has spoken loud and clear and the message they've delivered is great news for the bowtie family! This year’s J.D. and Associates Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study came back with Chevrolet having more segment awards than any other brand. The subcompact Chevy Sonic, Chevy Volt and the Avalanche were each award recipients in their respective segments.

The Red Bull crew is back to wreck shop in the latest episode of the Red Bull Winch Sessions. They continue on their road trip with the Chevy Sonic in search of the sickest spots to wake skate as they approach Dallas, Texas.