2019 Chrysler Pacifica The award-winning Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid are getting praise again as the two popular models have earned spots on U.S. News & World Report’s list of the 6 Best Minivans for the Money in 2019. Check Out: The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid “The Pacifica Hybrid has the second highest overall score on this…
This week, Ford donated five new Transit vans to the American Red Cross for use at five different locations across the United States: Lexington, Kentucky; Louisville, Kentucky; Cleveland, Ohio; Portland, Oregon; and its hometown of Detroit, Michigan. “The American Red Cross is often first on the scene to assist those in need, and these Ford…
The 2015 Kia Sedona Run For The Wall is a 10-day cross-country motorcycle journey in which US military veterans ride on three separate routes from California to the Vietnam War Memorial, visiting veterans’ hospitals, schools, and memorials along the way. Kia Motors America is supporting the mission by providing fuel stops along the way, 2015…
Photo: Disney Transportation has changed quite a bit at Walt Disney World in the last few years. One of the most jaw-dropping decisions was the removal of the Magical Express bus line that took guests to and from the airport when visiting the park. But one mode of transport that has triumphantly returned are Minnie…
The super-bold Toyota Box… sorry, Vellfire Minivans are never the most attractive vehicles on the road, at least when compared with fearsome machines from the likes of Ferrari and Porsche. But minivans have a wide appeal, particularly to larger families and those who frequently transport a crap load of people. While in the US, automakers…
Nissan is part of the global Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, which basically means that we American customers are used to not getting all of the vehicles that Nissan builds. For instance, the Nissan Kicks went to South America before it made its debut in the States, and the tiny Nissan Micra is racing around tracks in Canada…
Hyundai’s TV ad for this year’s Super Bowl stars four Boston celebrities… In the few days after Christmas, it’s common to reflect on special… At the end of Captain America: Civil War, the eponymous superhero and… Welcome to this special edition of In the Rearview, where instead of… If you were an average Top Gear…
Hear ye, hear ye, we have an announcement! Last week, we were very excited that the latest season of Top Gear finally saw a ratings increase for the first time since Chris Evans (not that one) took the reigns from disgraced host Jeremy Clarkson. It seems as if we celebrated too early, as this week’s results…
Could this Dodge Grand Caravan signal the advent of Apple’s self-driving cars? Autonomous vehicle technology has driven (pun so intended) the vehicle safety technology market in recent years. Several automakers are embracing the likelihood of a self-driving future and have been implementing “phase one” autonomous driving technologies, like lane departure warning, lane keep assist, adaptive…
The most fuel-efficient minivan of all time Minivans offer a number of different benefits to drivers. They supply additional space for passengers and cargo. Minivans also possess some of the best interior features in the automotive industry. However, one area in which minivans usually don’t excel is fuel efficiency. While describing most minivans, “efficient” is not…
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Photo: FCA Finding the best family-hauler can be difficult. There are plenty of options on the market from spacious sedans to well-equipped SUVs. But, if you want a vehicle designed specifically for families, you have to go with a minivan. According to U.S. News & World Report, the Chrysler Voyager and Chrysler…
The 2020 Polvoorde Racing/Outside Van Ford Transit will appear at SEMA 2019 Photo: Ford Motor Company When you think of custom vans, you probably imagine shag carpet, disco balls, and sweet dragon graphics. Ford wants to expand that perception a bit, and it’s aiming to do so at the 2019 Specialty Equipment Market Association show….
Stellantis is on the brink of potential factory closures due to struggles with electric van sales. With fines looming and the EU’s ambitious targets, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Discover the urgent challenges this automotive giant faces.
New 2021 Ford F-150 arrived at dealerships in December Photo: Ford Not even a global pandemic could break the incomparable streak of the Ford F-Series. Ford sold a total of 787,422 F-Series trucks in 2020, making it the bestselling truck in America for the 44th year in a row. December capped off another year of…
A shot from Hyundai’s “The Elevator” Super Bowl ad Photo: Hyundai Hyundai’s commercial for this year’s Super Bowl was a big hit with viewers across the U.S. “The Elevator” ranked as the night’s fourth best ad — and best car commercial — on USA Today’s Ad Meter, racked up tens of millions of views on…
Ford F-Series claimed an impressive triple crown for truck sales in 2023 Photo: Ford The Ford F-Series has locked up its 47th consecutive year as America’s bestselling truck. Try to act surprised. In 2023, Ford sold a cool 750,789 F-Series trucks — enough to also secure a 42nd straight year as the bestselling vehicle in…
Pictured: 2018 Nisan 370Z coupe Every vehicle type has its own usefulness: trucks can haul and tow, minivans offer lots of seating, hatchbacks are fuel-efficient and versatile — the list goes on. But when it comes to coupes, what does that vehicle style offer that other types don’t? Is it just a nice-looking car that’s…
Fun fact: You can’t buy any of the things in this picture Photo: Ford Here’s a general rule to follow if you’re a brand out there doing brand stuff: Try not to tease folks with cool stuff that you don’t actually plan to deliver. Take for example Ford and Hot Ones whipping up a Mustang…
The Ford F-150 Lightning is the unanimous 2023 MotorTrend Truck of the Year Photo: Ford The Ford F-150 Lightning has made a bit more history this month, earning the 2023 MotorTrend Truck of the Year award in a unanimous vote. This marks just the second time in MT award history that an electric vehicle won…
Choosing the right type of RV is one of the most important factors to consider when buying an RV, but there are pros and cons to both travel trailers and motorhomes… With over 360 officially recognized dog breeds, it can be tough to decide what kind of pup you should bring along with you on…
The award-winning interior of the 2015 Kia Sedona Everything’s coming up Sedona! The day after Kia’s new minivan earned a 5-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA, it racked up another honor by landing on the 2015 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors list. The editors at WardsAuto recognized the 2015 Kia Sedona for its stylish and…
Self-driving cars are swiftly becoming the hot new thing of the automotive world, with Waymo (formerly Google’s self-driving car project) modifying a fleet of Chrysler Pacifica minivans to replace the previous koala cars, Chevrolet building self-driving Bolts with the help of Cruise Automation and Lyft, and even Uber beginning its own self-driving car programs like…
The 2015 Kia Sedona combines affordability with luxury, offering a variety of standard features for a lower price. With standard sliding seats and unbeatable connectivity, the 2015 Sedona makes it easy to become a soccer mom. Add the powerful 3.3-liter V6 engine and you won’t be bothered when it’s your turn to carpool. Related: The History…
My family and our tan Ford Taurus station wagon Photo: The News Wheel I grew up riding in the backseat of a Ford Taurus station wagon — and I mean the rearward-facing backseat where we made faces at other drivers! That seems like ages ago, as station wagons have disappeared from America’s roads quite suddenly….
Offred (R) Photo: Hulu Hulu’s latest original hit series The Handmaid’s Tale takes a terrifying look into a version of the future that seems just a bit too close to home to some viewers. Based off of Margaret Atwood’s bestselling book of the same name, the show takes place in the totalitarian theocracy of Gilead…
The introduction of the Velite Concept means the Buick Blue Campaign is in full effect Photo: © General Motors Buick made its plans to introduce new eco-friendly vehicles in China abundantly clear when it revealed the Buick LaCrosse Hybrid earlier this year at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show. Now, Buick has ramped up its green…
Working for The News Wheel means many things. It means I can write about really random things and get paid for it. It means I get to work with an incredible team of people every day. And it means that I can cover random car shows that seem to happen everywhere during the summer. As…
Photo: Hyundai The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid starts with excellent fuel economy, but it doesn’t stop there, offering a high-value blend of advanced features and standout style. In recognition of everything the Elantra Hybrid has to offer, Motor1.com recently gave the car a Star Award for Best Value. This was Motor1’s first year handing out Star…
2019 Jeep Cherokee Jeep®’s long history of innovation, rugged capability, distinct style, and thrilling performance has earned it legions of loyal car buyers throughout its existence. Now, the beloved brand has garnered official status with a “2018 Cult Brand” notice from The Gathering (Society of Cult Brands). “Other automotive brands have been nominated over the…
The 2018 Toyota C-HR is an all-new vehicle in the Toyota lineup… A couple of weeks ago, Toyota announced it was officially killing off… Minivans are never the most attractive vehicles on the road, at least… What’s New for the 2015 Toyota Venza? The five-seater 2015 Toyota Venza… What’s New for the 2015 Toyota Yaris?…
Photo: Kia In early 2021, Kia officially retired the “Sedona” minivan name and introduced the revamped Carnival Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV). The new Kia Carnival was slated as a more premium option for parents who wanted to experience luxury in their family hauler. To compete with other hybrid minivans like the Toyota Sienna and the Chrysler…
The Toyota Sienna is the ultimate family vehicle—just ask Busta Rhymes and Mark Wahlberg. With the Sienna, Toyota wants to get rid of the negativity associated with the word “minivan” and concentrate on the car’s many uses—from hauling your family around to helping your kid move to college. The 2016 model offers plenty of high-tech…
Photo: Kia Kia is no stranger to winning awards and being named to various prestigious lists. The brand and its models have won various accolades for being efficient, stylish, and spacious — among many other criteria. Here’s a breakdown of everything that Kia and its models won in the 2023 calendar year! J.D. Power Top…
Photo: Alden Jewell Picture a summer road trip in the ’90s — the image isn’t complete without a wood-paneled station wagon, like the Buick Roadmaster. It was GM’s valiant attempt revive the boxy old “estate cars” of the ’50s and ’60s, but alas, it was drowned in a sea of minivans and those newfangled things…
What’s New for the 2015 Chevy City Express Chevy welcomes the City Express to their lineup as an all-new model. 2015 Chevy City Express Exterior The 2015 Chevy City Express is Chevrolet’s all-new commercial van, offering business a new option in the cargo van segment. The City Express is built on a car platform –…
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander has received the Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost… The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander model is a popular vehicle that has won… Mitsubishi has recently been celebrating several consecutive months of sales growth. Of… Earlier this year, Mitsubishi surprised test drivers of its new Eclipse Cross… The Mitsubishi Outlander is the brand’s largest…
SUVs and minivans earn the most attention from families in the market… If you currently own a 2018 or older Chevy Colorado, you probably… The Chevrolet Colorado mid-size pickup truck is due for a midcycle refresh…
When you learned to drive a car, you learnt the basics like how to turn safely and how to interpret road signs. As you really got experience on the road, you picked up how to talk behind the wheel. Whether by flashing headlights, giving a wave, or thrusting a solitary finger, you now can speak…
Toyota Indiana to increase Highlander production In the last few years, Toyota Indiana has been growing. The plant currently makes the Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, both for sale in the United States and overseas. In December 2013, the plant became the sole North American producer to make the Highlander, and now, thanks to growing demand…
Right in line with the seasonal spirit of giving, Ford Motor Company South Africa announced that has donated 26 vehicles to 22 charitable organizations from Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga. The vehicles include 15 Ford Transit vans, seven Tourneo Customs, three Rangers, and a Fiesta (not in a pear tree, mind you),…
Nissan’s Taxi of Tomorrow On Tuesday, a New York appeals court rules that the city’s decision to replace all of the old taxi cabs with Nissan’s NV200 Taxi of Tomorrow. The ruling overturned a prior decision that determined that the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission didn’t have grounds to force fleet operators to purchase…
Photo: Heath Vester via CC The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in recreational vehicle sales and camping trips across America, and now RV manufacturers are responding by adding amenities that cater to the “digital nomad” lifestyle. Earlier this summer, Stanford researchers found that 42 percent of the U.S. labor force was working from…
The Ford Fiesta was the bestselling car in Britain again in 2020 Photo: Ford It’s not necessarily a surprise to note that the Ford Fiesta was the bestselling car in Britain for all of 2020. After all, the nameplate had been Britain’s No. 1 seller for 11 years prior with some 1.3 million examples sold…
2015 Chevy Express Last Thursday, the bowtie brand unveiled the all-new 2015 Chevrolet City Express at the Chicago Auto Show (after previewing an extended look at the all-new Captain America movie, because who doesn’t love nice product placement?). EMBED TWEET: #Chevy is making movie magic. #FuelCAS https://t.co/wURM8Lks8U — The News Wheel (@thenewswheel) February 6, 2014…
For GM fans, it’s probably not surprising that the Silverado and Sierra… Meet Chevrolet’s answer to the conventional cargo van: the 2018 Express Cargo,… Customers asked and Chevrolet listened. According to a recent press release from… We’ve seen the mighty Corvette take on a Camaro, a Tesla Model… Remarkably, the Chevy Express (and the GMC…
Photo: Toyota Toyota has revealed the new 2019 Sienna minivan, which will now finally come with Apple CarPlay technology in addition to Amazon Alexa, an all-wheel drive option for the SE trim, and a few other upgrades. Still no Android Auto, though. As usual, every Sienna model will come with Toyota Safety Sense as standard…
Your choice of vehicle can say a lot about your personality. For example, loving soccer moms have been known to drive minivans and many blue-collar workers prefer their brawny pickup trucks. Check out the list below, which describes nine popular kinds of automobiles and the types of people who generally would drive them. Want More Infographics?…
While many people decide to fly into the Orlando airport to visit Walt Disney World in Florida, some families choose to drive. Doing so has plenty of perks, from having the freedom to leave the Disney bubble to get fresh groceries to being able to bring much more for your trip than an airline would…
This year’s North American International Auto Show was all about pickup trucks. With reveals like the new Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500, the event in Detroit demonstrated just how influential the full-size truck segment has grown in the past few years. However, little was revealed surrounding GM’s pair of mid-size pickups: the Chevrolet Colorado and…
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