Photo: Ford Motor Company You already know that the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 is gonna be insane. For one thing, just look at it. For another, it’s got a 700+ horsepower engine, making it the most powerful street-legal car Ford has ever made. To ensure that the upcoming Shelby GT500 is as crazy as it…
General Motors and Bay Area-based software company Autodesk have teamed up over the course of a few years in a high-powered partnership, and today proudly have revealed the first fruits of their labor. Behold! Lifting the Veil: Why should you buy a CPO vehicle, anyway? Photo: ©General Motors3 Ok, so what that above thingamabob, which…
Creating a car is not the most environmentally friendly endeavor. Even the… Ford’s entrant at this past weekend’s Belle Isle Grand Prix featured an… If you’re looking for a new job in the automotive industry, then…
Ford and HP are looking to make 3D printing technology more sustainable. The giants of industry are teaming up to reuse spent 3D printing parts and powders for vehicle parts, minimizing waste in the process. Awards for Ford: Ranger picks up top honors in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study Ford and HP are testing the…
Ford and HP are looking to make 3D printing technology more sustainable.… Have you ever had your car wheels stolen? It sure does suck.… As part of its continued efforts to explore the usefulness of 3D… Much to the delight of performance enthusiasts everywhere, Ford has confirmed that… Ford Motor Company is heading up a…
Ford and HP turn 3D printing waste into fuel-line clips for the F-250 Photo: Ford Ford and HP are looking to make 3D printing technology more sustainable. The giants of industry are teaming up to reuse spent 3D printing parts and powders for vehicle parts, minimizing waste in the process. Awards for Ford: Ranger picks…
Ford is stepping up to the future, becoming the first automaker to utilize the Stratasys Infinite Build 3D printer. The automaker hopes to expand on the use of 3D printing by determining whether the technology is scalable for printing large one-piece auto parts like spoilers for both prototype and low-volume production vehicles. The Stratasys Infinite…
Much to the delight of performance enthusiasts everywhere, Ford has confirmed that… General Motors and Bay Area-based software company Autodesk have teamed up over… Ford Motor Company is heading up a $65 million investment in Desktop… For some motoring enthusiasts, owning, restoring, and finally driving an old Porsche… Two of the world’s most exciting emerging…
Photo: John F. Martin for General Motors Back in the spring, GM modified its production facilities to produce ventilators for healthcare professionals fighting COVID-19 in hospitals nationwide. 3D printing has played a key part in the company’s efforts to help protect frontline workers during the pandemic. Stay Safe: Discover the benefits of OnStar technology According…
Photo: Ford Motor Company As part of its continued efforts to explore the usefulness of 3D printing in vehicle manufacturing, Ford is exploring the possibility of offering fully customizable 3D-knitted car seat covers. Leveraging a form of 3D printing used in the production of clothing and furniture, Ford would give customers the ability to craft…
The 2022 Ford Maverick and its FITS system supports unique 3D printed accessories Photo: Ford Ford has already touted the flexibility and customization of the all-new Maverick with its Flexbed. But there’s plenty more versatility inside the truck, too. In fact, there’s enough to give you FITS. FITS, of course, standing for the standard Ford…
Even in our let’s say precarious existence, there are just some things… Ford is looking to go back-to-back in Green Car Journal’s Green Truck… Ford just keeps on making its 2021 F-150 better and better. After… Back in April, Ford renamed its new hands-free driving technology BlueCruise. Fast… With the all-new 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor…
Doug Menkhaus’ “PWR O LUV” 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 parked outside of Dayton, Ohio’s Proto BuildBar As a recent BBC article pointed out, long before anyone in California had ever uttered the term “Silicon Valley,” the nucleus of technological breakthroughs in America was situated in the comparatively quaint city of Dayton, Ohio. In the early part…
Photo: The News Wheel A car’s tires slowly lose air as the seasons change and time passes, and it’s important to keep those tires properly inflated for safety and efficiency reasons. A portable air compressor is a valuable tool to have in those situations — or when you have a roadside emergency out-of-state. Digital tire…
What’s in the box? WHAT’S IN THE BOX? This morning at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show (CAS), Subaru President and COO Tom Doll stood before the assembled media and discussed the legacy of…well…the Legacy. He talked at length about Subaru’s five years of success and its recent auto show reveal victories (particularly the WRX and…
If you’re looking for a new job in the automotive industry, then you’re in luck… as long as you don’t mind waiting a decade or so for the position to open up. In an effort to share its vision for the future (and, perhaps, as a tribute to retiring Late Show host David Letterman), General…
Ford is in the somewhat enviable position of having more demand than its inventory can match for both its all-new 2018 Ford Expedition and 2018 Lincoln Navigator. Since going on sale late last year, both the Expedition and Navigator have been selling like proverbial hotcakes, taking a week or less to turn on dealership lots…
2020 Ford Explorer production kicked off this month at Chicago Assembly Plant Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford has kicked off production on its 2020 Ford Explorer at its Chicago Assembly plant this month ahead of the next-generation SUV arriving at dealerships nationwide this summer. Ford announced in February at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show that…
Ford says that it has cut the injury rate among assembly line employees by 70% since 2003, a statistic it attributes to a combination of ergonomics research, lift-assist technology, and constant improvement to the assembly process. Ford apparently also refers to its more than 50,000 assembly line employees as “industrial athletes.” You learn something new…
The 2022 Ford Maverick’s under-seat storage bin has been called a “sweat box” — in a good way! Photo: Ford Picture this scenario: Emboldened by the long-awaited return of CM Punk to professional wrestling, you decide that you too are ready to return to the squared circle. So you break out your old gear —…
The 2022 Ford Maverick makes e-DIY easy with two 12-volt sources built in Photo: Ford Ford is, like, just super into customization these days. From the Bronco’s modular platform to a range of limited-time color options with the Ranger Splash, you’ve got choices aplenty if you want to get a Ford that feels like it’s…
With so many folks driving less these days, usage-based insurance policies for… This week, Ford Motor Company held a three-day virtual meeting for its… Ford is offering eligible new car customers in the United States up… Have you ever had your car wheels stolen? It sure does suck.… In celebration of Black History Month and…
Do you like trucks? Do you like NASCAR? Do you like camouflaged baseball caps? If you answered “yes” to any or all of those questions (and what red-blooded American wouldn’t?), I certainly hope you were at Texas Motor Speedway this past weekend. That’s because NASCAR driver Ryan Newman spent some time driving around the infield…
Ford Motor Company announced that it plans to start ramping production back… The new Ford Kuga is rolling out in Europe, and it promises… Have you ever had your car wheels stolen? It sure does suck.… The 2021 Mustang Mach-E is leading the charge — pun intended —… Thanks to innovative processes and outside-of-the-box thinking,…
Photo: Lexus Every year, Lexus gives up-and-coming designers a platform to showcase their work and gain experience by collaborating with leading industry experts. Philippe Malouin, a British-Canadian architectural and interior designer, is one such mentor that lent his expertise to the six finalists of the 2020 Lexus Design Awards. Here’s a look at his impressive…
Just when he thought he was out, they pull him back in… Though he ended his 23-year NASCAR driving career last season, Jeff Gordon has confirmed the speculation that he will be coming out of retirement to race Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 Chevrolet at both this Sunday’s Brickyard 400 and next week’s race at…
If you read any article about car care in the winter, there’s… Even in the most luxurious models, sitting in a car seat never… Cars have not changed much since they were invented over a century… Now that the 2020 model year is getting ready to launch, automakers… If you’ve been paying any attention to…
REPORT: Thing in Arnold’s right hand now more dangerous than thing in Arnold’s left hand In spite of Honda’s best efforts, guns kill more people than cars in America now, according to data compiled from the US Center for Disease Control. Thanks to better tech, better laws, and a decrease in the number of young…
Back in the day, dice-rolling, token-moving board games were everywhere, and that seemed like the only way to adapt movies into competitive family fare. Superman, The Goonies, Candyman–it didn’t matter who the film’s audience was: its game had to be formulaic enough to encourage the most easily-confused people to participate. Then we entered this renaissance of tabletop…
Photo: Toyota The Ford F-150 might dominate the full-size pickup segment, but over in the midsize arena, the competition is quite fierce — and getting even fiercer still. Once upon a time, it was just a matter of choosing between a Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Colorado, Honda Ridgeline, or Nissan Frontier. But in the past few…
As you may have read right here at The News Wheel earlier this week, The Verge leaked news that Kia will be trying to appeal to their “fans of 15 year old movies with awful sequels” demographic by using Morpheus in the K900 Super Bowl ad. Of course, Morpheus (played by Laurence Fishburne, who may have done…
Consisting of 23 individual exhibits, STEAM PARK was created in collaboration with Toyota engineers to promote hands-on engagement… One of the big milestones in your life as a parent will… Toyota has long supported STEM programs, but with in-school sessions paused across… Nissan is known for its family-friendly SUVs and crossovers, but the automaker’s… Chrysler…
Usually when someone files a patent, it’s an exciting day. Think of when the Wright Brothers finalized their patents that made the airplane fly, or more recently when Square patented its small credit card reader technology. What you may not know is that there are many patents that made our cars what they are today…
Back in 1903, the world changed forever when the legendary Henry Ford began his own automotive company in Dearborn, Michigan. Today, the brand has over 100 manufacturing facilities across more than 30 countries, with every model parading the iconic blue oval. But where did the design for this “hallmark for reliability and economy” come from?…
The BMW i3 Photo: The News Wheel Leading premium carmaker BMW is strongly holding onto the luxury crown by unveiling its plans to launch an extensive lineup of futuristic concept cars and electric vehicles, as well as a trendsetting makeover of its existing sport utility vehicles. At its NEXTGen event held in Munich on June 25, the…
The most contentious part of the bill is the additional $4,500 credit that would be offered exclusively for EVs built with unionized labor… If you’re looking to go green behind the wheel but want to… The brand-new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is a bigger, better-equipped version of… The upcoming model year is a big deal…
Hieronymus Bosch and Abraham Lincoln are connected, and the Lincoln Town Car is the thread… Toyota has launched a new, artistic teaser of the upcoming 2020 Highlander… Now through October 26, Cadillac House visitors can witness Rosetta Getty’s designs… San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston are some of the more prominent cities… You are what you…
Ford Fusion Hybrid Research Vehicle Ford will be teaming up with engineers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University to expand upon the example set last month by the Automated Ford Fusion Hybrid Research Vehicle and find new ways to solve some of the potential problems facing the future of automated driving. The…
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe papercraft template via GenCoupe.com Looking for a new hobby? Perhaps you consider making papercrafts! It’s a fun activity that people enjoy both here and in Japan. All you need is a printer, a pair of scissors, a gluestick, and a lot of spare time. The result: a 3D model car of…
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