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The 2021 Chevrolet Tracker is GM’s newest entry in the entry-level subcompact… General Motors has announced that the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe are… GM is in the midst of stopping production at all of its… The new 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 is now available at dealerships across… As an increasing number of consumers turn…
[Photos] 2019 Cadillac XT4 Arriving in Mexico in November
The luxury world is anticipating for the arrival of the Cadillac XT4, which began appearing at showrooms in China at the end of August and is slated to be appearing around the United States in mid-October. Cadillac this month confirmed that its stylish compact SUV will also be arriving south of the border when the…
World Cup of Cars: Netherlands vs. Mexico
In the second match of the day, and the fourth match in the Round of 16, the Netherlands will take on Mexico at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil. The Netherlands has so far has an impressive World Cup, beating reigning champions Spain 5-1 in their very first match, and then going on to defeat Australia…
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Toyota Mexico Archives
Toyota announced that it plans to realign North American manufacturing operations in… Three years ago, Toyota announced a building freeze after a long period… Toyota has been on quite a roll with its North American sales,…
World Cup of Cars: Brazil vs. Mexico
In today’s Brazil vs. Mexico World Cup match, the host country takes on a seemingly weaker competitor. During qualifying matches, Brazil claimed 22 wins and 71 goals while Mexico only scraped by with about half of each of those figures. But in the World Cup of Cars series, those stats don’t matter. We want to…
Sebastián Casanova Named New Lincoln Mexico Director
Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Mexico has fallen for the charms of a real Casanova — namely, Sebastián Casanova. Sebastián Casanova was named the new director of Lincoln Mexico last week, bringing 16 years of auto industry experience to the role. His appointment went into effect on Oct. 1. Top Honors for Lincoln: Aviator Grand Touring plug-in…
Toyota Outlines 2019 Plans for Manufacturing in Mexico, Canada
Toyota announced that it plans to realign North American manufacturing operations in order to better support its Toyota New Global Architecture. This realignment not only involves the company’s move to Plano, Texas, but also includes a new $1 billion facility in Northern Mexico. Toyota will spend $1 billion to build a new manufacturing facility in…
World Cup of Cars: Croatia vs. Mexico
Going into this third and final match for the two teams from Group A, things are pretty much up in the air. The top two spots in the group, which will mean advancement to the knockout stages, are still up for grabs, and it’s likely that either Croatia or Mexico will make it through today….
Mexico City Uses Vertical Gardens on Highway Pillars to Combat Vehicle Emissions and Noise
It’s been in the news a lot lately: our vehicles are destroying the environment. This fact has caused many automakers to push for an electric future, but in the meantime, Mexico City is working to combat the problem in a new way: vertical gardens. Officials are installing vertical gardens on the concrete pillars of Mexico…
Hamilton Wins in Mexico Amidst Heated Controversy
Lewis Hamilton (left) and Nico Rosberg (right) celebrate on the podium The 2016 Mexican Grand Prix perfectly exemplified why someone might watch Formula 1 not just for the racing but also for all of the drama surrounding it. Nico Rosberg, the current championship leader, headed into the weekend knowing he could win the whole thing…
Meanwhile in Mexico, Gas Price Hikes Lead to Riots While Auto Manufacturing Fight Blasts the Peso
Image: gerald36693 Lately, for automotive news outlets, it seems most of the stories regarding Mexico are primarily focused on this side of the border. Mostly focused here Photo: Gage Skidmore Most specifically seem concerned with the effects (or lack thereof) that our dear president-elect is having on automaker production decisions, like Ford abandoning its new…
Bumping Along With the AC Blasting: A First-Timer's Look at Driving in Mexico
It was incredibly hot at the Cancun, Mexico airport, as the mid-day sun turned every paved area into a skillet and tested the resolve of every air conditioning unit. Red-faced tourists stood in a long line up to a shoulder-high counter, behind which stood a team of blank-faced employees methodically working their ways through both…
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Luz Elena del Castillo Named President and CEO of Ford of Mexico
New President and CEO of Ford Mexico Luz Elena del Castillo Photo: Ford Luz Elena del Castillo joins an exclusive but growing club of female CEOs of major automakers in North America. Del Castillo becomes the new president and CEO of Ford of Mexico, Puerto Rico, Central America, and the Caribbean later this year. New…
Mexico Makes Plans To Take Its Oil and Go Home
Image: gerald36693 It is probably safe to say at this point that the US, or possibly more specifically the new administration, is not terribly popular south of the border, particularly with those in Mexico trying to sell goods into the States. One of the industries that would be understandably miffed about a 20% border tax…
Sportier Chevrolet Beat Activ Arriving in Mexico in July
Subcompacts have steadily found themselves on the outs in the United States, which has led to recent speculation that the bite-sized Chevy Spark could be the next GM vehicle to wind up on the chopping block. Such is not the case in Mexico, however, where Chevrolet introduced a new notchback version of the Beat subcompact…
Nissan Mexico Archives
The red Nissan Sentra you see above is the 200,000th vehicle to… Nissan has a significant market share in Mexico, and now it’s looking to… Yesterday, Nissan celebrated a significant milestone at its powertrain plant in Aguascalientes,… Nissan and Daimler have announced a joint venture to oversee the construction… Nissan revealed the 2015 NP300 Navara yesterday…
Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring Arrives in Mexico
Lincoln is selling just 40 Aviator Grand Touring SUVs in Mexico Photo: Lincoln The first 40 examples of the new 2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring have arrived in Mexico. The first of a planned sub-brand of plug-in hybrid vehicles that now also includes the Corsair Grand Touring, the Aviator Grand Touring makes performance dynamics the…
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Max Verstappen wins 2023 Mexico City Grand Prix
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2022 Ford Maverick Production is Underway
Get ready, y’all. Production of the 2022 Ford Maverick is a go Photo: Ford With reservations well over 100,000 and climbing, it wouldn’t be an overstatement to call the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick a big ol’ hit. And this big ol’ hit is now officially in big ol’ production. Here’s the Big ol’ Scoop: The…
Is It Illegal to Drive with Headphones? A State-By-State Guide
Photo: Jeshoots Driving with headphones is not a good idea. Of course, you don’t have to have hearing to be able to drive, but limiting your senses — especially when you’re not used to being without your hearing — can be dangerous behind the wheel. You may not hear sirens coming up behind you or honking…
Ford Says Farewell to the Fusion as Production Ends
Production on the Ford Fusion ended on July 31 Photo: Ford We all knew this day would come, but it doesn’t make it any easier. The Ford Fusion is dead. May angels sing it to its rest. Ford Motor Company confirmed this week to Ford Authority that the last of the Ford Fusions was built…
5 Warm-Weather Road Trip Destinations for Winter Travelers
Photo: Pxhere For many states in the U.S., winter means frigid temperatures and increased cloud cover. Escape winter’s chill when you roadtrip to one or more of these balmier destinations this season. New Horizons: The style, strengths, and tech perks of the 2020 XT6 Biloxi, MS Located in Mississippi, Biloxi boasts mild winter temperatures that…
Leaked Photo Teases First Glimpse at Ford Maverick
Leaked image shows off possible Ford Maverick prototype Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company is poised to launch a new compact pickup by 2022, and it appears that the automaker is deep into the development process. A leaked photo reveals what appears to be pre-production examples of the truck — possibly known as the Maverick —…
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Has Arrived
“Now THAT is a Mustang” – Random Ford Mustang Fan Photo: Ford If you’re not feeling the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E because … well, you’ve got your reasons, no doubt … never fear. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is rolling out across America, bringing the sweet sounds of an angry V8 with it. Prefer…
Chevy Sells 1 Millionth Spark Worldwide
Chevy Sells 1 Millionth Spark Worldwide ©GM Chevrolet has reached an important milestone for its supermini car: in a rather brief time, the automaker has sold its 1 millionth Spark worldwide. The Chevy Spark is currently sold in 71 markets, including right here in the good old US of A. Also among those markets is…
Ford Proudly Rolls Out a Rad Pride Bronco
Meet Dash, Ford’s Pride Bronco Photo: Ford Ford Pride, the automaker’s LGBTQ+ employee resource group once known as GLOBE, took one of the most fearsome new vehicles Ford offers and also made it incredibly fabulous. Just in time for Pride Month, the Pride Bronco made its debut at celebrations in Memphis, Detroit, and Ann Arbor,…
2017 Jeep Compass Priced at $20,995 in US
The 2017 Compass was one of Jeep’s standout vehicles at this year’s Detroit Auto Show In case you haven’t heard, the all-new 2017 Jeep Compass is replacing not only the previous version of the Compass, but also the Patriot compact crossover. We already knew the next-generation Compass is using the same platform as the Renegade crossover…
Report: Chances of New Fiesta, Fiesta ST Coming to America Looking Grim
So, hey, you know that new Ford Fiesta that just started rolling out in Europe? The one that would seemingly inevitably be made available in the United States within the next year or two even if it was not explicitly stated one way or another? About that… Road & Track picked up a story initially…
FIFA Archives
In case you haven’t heard, the people in charge of FIFA were… Oh, you know you’ve screwed up when you merit a press release… In today’s Argentina vs. Switzerland World Cup match, we’ll see the two… Today we get to watch the exciting Costa Rica vs. Greece World… Today, the Swiss take on the French…
Rules for Playing the License Plate Game
Photo: Tony Alter A great way to pass the time on a road trip and keep your family’s eyes on the scenery instead of their phones is by playing the license plate game. Not clearly establishing the rules beforehand can cause arguments and ruin a fun time, so here’s how we suggest playing the license…
Ford Suspends North American Manufacturing Through March 30
Photo: Ford Motor Company In a move that was all but inevitable given the course of the last several days, Ford announced Wednesday that it is temporarily suspending production at its North American manufacturing plants to halt the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Following Thursday evening shifts, all plants in the United States, Canada, and…
World Cup of Cars: Netherlands vs. Chile
We’re entering the last few days of group stages, and we already know a few countries that won’t be making it to the playoffs (cough… England… cough). But although some of the teams we cover will be heading home this week, we still need to determine the winners of our World Cup of Cars matches,…
What Are the Seat Belt Laws in Each State?
If you’ve ever crossed state lines on a road trip, you’ve probably seen the signs that read, “Click It or Ticket,” reminding you that seat belts are mandatory by law in that state. Not every state has identical seat belt laws, so it’s important to know the laws in your own state and any states…
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In December, The News Wheel will be turning the engine off and saying goodbye. Over… You’ve found that perfect truck or SUV that checks all the right… To some car buyers, all used cars are the same. Once a… Ford is not alone in raising prices on its newest EVs. General Motors, Lucid, Rivian, and Tesla have all…
The History of Kia: From Bicycle Parts to the Future of EVs
Kia has come a long way since 1944 For more than 50 years, Kia has produced millions of vehicles — some of which are still being driven today in places like India, Mexico, Europe, and America. But have you ever wondered how Kia got its start? You probably know the brand is originally from South…
How Epcot's World of Motion Became Test Track
The Transportation Pavilion wasn’t always home to a high-speed attraction like Test Track Out of the four theme parks that can be found at the Walt Disney World Resort, Epcot is the one that has the least number of “thrill rides,” due in part to the park’s emphasis on attractions that educate. In fact, Epcot…
Commoners Need Not Apply: Ford's GT Application, Step-by-Step
On Wednesday, Ford began accepting applications for its 2017 GT supercar. While Ford is not charging a fee to fill out the form—though it probably very well could have given both the superlative hype and the extremely limited quantities in which it will be sold—the presumed $400,000 price is enough in and of itself to knock…
Au Champs-Élysées, Il N’Y Ira Pas De Voitures (Paris Plans Monthly Car Bans on Famous Boulevard)
The first car-free day in Paris occurred in September, cutting Paris’s smog problem in nearly half Photo: Anna Hidalgo As air pollution becomes more and more of a problem across the world, many major cities are instituting partial car bans in order to combat rising smog. And now Paris has joined cities like Delhi, Rome,…
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2018 marks the 100th anniversary of Chevrolet’s lineup of trucks. Late last month, the automaker revealed how it planned to celebrate this momentous occasion: the 2018 Chevy Silverado Centennial and Chevy Colorado Centennial. Among the many features equipped to the special edition pickups, perhaps the most notable is the Heritage Bowtie Badge, a throwback to Chevy’s…
GM Rules the Pickup Market, Thanks to Silverado Sales
Sales for the 2020 Silverado have boosted GM to the top spot in the U.S. pickup market Photo: General Motors When it comes to the popular pickup truck segment, General Motors is far from the only name in the game. Fiat Chrysler’s Ram and Ford’s F-150 are both massively popular, with the F-150 being the…
Dodge’s Police Vehicles, From 2000 to Today
Though the Dodge Charger’s aggressive styling and powerful performance has over the last several years become emblematic of the protection and service provided by police officers nationwide, the brand’s vehicles had a long road to fashioning one of law enforcement’s go-to rides in the twenty-first century. Though Dodge’s first post-Y2K foray into Law Enforcement Officer…
Two US Senators Push for New Car Tech to Prevent Drunk Driving
Some states like Maryland have recently started researching built-in vehicle tech that could help prevent drunk driving. Now, two U.S. Senators are lobbying for this same tech at the federal level. Exciting Enhancements: Discover the new options and tech on the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 “If implemented in all vehicles this legislation will save thousands…
Ford North American Production Restart Postponed Indefinitely
Photo: Ford After announcing plans to push back its planned restart of North American production to April 6, Ford on Monday said that it will further delay the reopening of plants in the name of worker safety. Where production had been planned to start up at Hermosillo Assembly Plant next Monday and at several other…
World Cup of Cars: Switzerland vs. Ecuador
When you think of Switzerland, you probably think of Swiss cheese, Julie Andrews, or Swiss bank accounts. But the country is a lot more than that—their football team has top-seed status, losing just one match in 18 over a two-year period. Today, Switzerland takes on #26 Ecuador in a match that is sure to be…
Lincoln Officially Reveals 2016 MKX
Ladyyyy in Reeeeeed Lincoln has officially released all the goods on the 2016 MKX, which is scheduled to hit the stage at the 2015 North American International Auto Show later this morning. As was expected, the MKX will serve as the launching pad for Lincoln’s incorporation of the Revel® audio system into its vehicles, feature…
