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BMW May Sales on 11% Decline
A decline in passenger car sales is having a largely negative impact on the BMW brand Through the first quarter of 2017, BMW was able to stay the course in…
Toyota Jan Archives
When I am home every day with my kids trying to work… Jan has been a regular character in Toyota commercials for several years… Actress Laurel Coppock has long had…
car prices Archives
Good luck following your dad’s advice to always buy low-mileage, good-condition used… If you’re shopping for a car and are constrained by a tight… Thanks in part to financial struggles…
2022 Audi E-Tron GT Details Released
The wait for the Audi E-Tron GT is almost over… Photo: Audi Fans of high-speed performance vehicles have been anxiously awaiting updates on the 2022 Audi E-Tron GT for a…
The Electric Chevrolet Silverado: What We Know So Far
Photo: Chevrolet GM made history when it announced its upcoming electric Chevrolet Silverado. Although we still have plenty of questions about the recently announced addition to the Chevy lineup, here’s…
2016 Audi S8 Plus rear fascia
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Original ‘Bullitt’ Mustang Hero Car Heading to Auction
The original Bullitt Mustang hero car is going up for auction next year Photo: Ford Motor Company In January 2018, the world was shocked at the news that the original Bullitt Mustang hero car — driven by Steve McQueen in…
1985 Buick Wildcat Concept
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Report: New Windsor V8 Coming to Next-Gen Mustang
Will the next-gen Mustang get a Windsor V8? Photo: Ford Last month, Ford Motor Company of Canada and Unifor ratified a new three-year deal ensuring the future of Oakville Assembly…
GMC Acadia, Yukon Make US News’ 2021 List of Reliable SUVs
2021 GMC Acadia If you are looking for a reliable three-row SUV, you have two praiseworthy options to consider from GMC. The 2021 Acadia and 2021 GMC Yukon made U.S.…
computer laptop office woman(1)
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FCA Renews Trademark for the 'Cuda Name
Could a new Barracuda be hitting the streets soon? Back in its heyday, the Plymouth Barracuda was one of the most popular vehicles on the road. Today, it remains one…
Driving as Catharsis: 'This Year' by The Mountain Goats
Catharsis Noun: The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. Time and time again, music reflects the emotions we all feel behind the wheel. One…
Toyota Uses Sumo Wrestlers to Demonstrate New Safety Package
Why is the Toyota Prius like a pack of seven sumo wrestlers? No, this isn’t a joke; this is the premise for the automaker’s unique commercial for its new Safety…
Best Podcasts of 2017 to Listen to on Road Trips
 Added on June 21, 2017  The News Wheel « Previous Image Back to Post
Toyota Jan Shares the Funny Side of Parenthood
Toyota Jan and her cohorts discuss children’s books Being a new parent can be overwhelming, whether you’re a first-timer or an old pro. Babies demand constant attention, and often leave…
Hobo Johnson is way Into his Subaru Crosstrek
Who, me? Hell yeah I have a Subaru Crosstrek! Photo: Bruce via Flikr Songs about cars have been around for as long as cars have, but you don’t tend to hear all…
What Ever Happened to the Original Dodge Demon Concept?
Dodge’s dream car that was simply not meant to be We are now less than a week away from the Dodge Demon’s official reveal on April 11th during the New…
2018 Hyundai Sonata Sedan model overview car specs information touchscreen
 Added on July 28, 2017  The News Wheel « Previous Image Back to Post
Class Winner: 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro at Baja 1000
Earlier this year, Toyota announced it would be taking the 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro to compete in the ultimate off-road endurance race—the Baja 1000. Well, the race took place…
Reduce Your Driving Stress by Listening to Music
Listening to music Photo: The News Wheel Being stuck in traffic on the commute to or from work can make you more stressed and potentially increase your risk of heart…
2015 Toyota Tundra Overview
The 2015 Toyota Tundra This year’s Tundra truck comes with a newly standard V8 engine, as well as an optional Toyota Racing Development (TRD) Pro off-road model designed for the…
Mitsubishi Improves My MITSUBISHI CONNECT Mobile App
The My MITSUBISHI CONNECT mobile app Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi is partnering with Dealer-FX ONE and Aeris Mobility Services to improve the My MITSUBISHI CONNECT mobile app. This app now…
2014 Camaro Z/28 Zooms at Nurburgring
2014 Chevy Camaro Z/28 Chevrolet took the 2014 Camaro Z/28 to Nurburgring—in the rain!—and came out a conqueror. The Camaro finishes the 12.9 mile lap in a zippy 7:37:47, which…
By the Numbers: Drunk Driving Statistics
Drunk driving is an epidemic, with over 17 million people in the U.S. having admitted to drinking and driving. If all those people were moved to form one state, it…
GM Models to Get Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
With wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, drivers of select new GM models won’t have to connect their phones with a cable Photo: © General Motors GM has begun rolling…
The Significance of Cars in “This Is America”
Photo: DWilliam via Pixabay License If you’re a person who has ever used the internet — and I assume you are, since you’re reading this article on The News Wheel…
Sanderson Ford Archives
When tragedy strikes, communities rally together. Acquaintances become neighbors as they lend… The Ford Fiesta ST was introduced just last year, and has spent… It’s fair to say that the…
Sanderson Archives
The Ford Fiesta ST was introduced just last year, and has spent… What’s New for the 2013 Lincoln MKX The 2013 Lincoln MKX gains… It’s fair to say that the…
2020 Mazda6
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Tracy Chapman's “Fast Car” and the Appeal of Escape
Photo: Pxfuel via DMCA Unless you live some sort of charmed fairy tale life, odds are you’ve experienced a time when you felt trapped by your circumstances. Sometimes, the freedom…
Sarah Mahan's Articles on The News Wheel
This last month, Chevrolet has been rolling out a series of new… Do you own a hybrid car? What convinced you to go green?… The Graco My Ride 65 and…
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Reduces Overall Environmental Impact by 31 Percent Compared to Previous Chrysler Minivans
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…
[VIDEOS] Self-Driving Car Companies Work on Trust With Drive Videos
One of the largest problems that makers of self-driving vehicles have had with the general public is a question of trust. Consumers are leery of handing over control to a…
GM EV1 Skeleton Sells for Nearly $24,000
Photo: RightBrainPhotography via CC How much would you be willing to pay for an electric vehicle? For example, the 2020 Chevy Bolt EV — one of the best on the…
Z/28 Archives
Right now, there are only about 450 Chevy Camaro Z/28 units in… Because Chevrolet probably likes to make all of us wildly jealous, the… With 2015 right around the corner,…
Lincoln Personal Driver Archives
As communities all across the United States work to keep up with… Lincoln’s revitalization project focuses on experience as much as it does product.… In conjunction with Wednesday’s reveal of…
Buick Earns Above Average Ranking in JD Power Quality Study
2019 Buick Regal Sportback Buick earned an above industry ranking in this year’s Quality Study by J.D. Power. “The IQS looks at problems reported per 100 vehicles with the average…
Toyota Wins Three ANA Multicultural Excellence Awards
One of the Mas Que Un Auto commercials features Rick and his 4Runner, Skullcap Toyota is proud of its dedication to diversity, so it was no surprise when the automaker…
driverless cars Archives
Between technologies like Cadillac’s Super Cruise and Tesla’s Autopilot, automakers are enthusiastically… It’s well known that Mazda and Toyota have been working together in… Autonomous vehicle technology continues to advance…
Rhythm-Based Driving Games are Innovative and Awesome
Photo: pxfuel via DMCA If you grew up during the back half of the 1990s or the mid-2000s — or have kids who did — odds are you’re aware of…
Ford DSFL Archives
In June 2018, women in Saudi Arabia were given a measure of… It’s been a sweet 16 years since the launch of the Ford… This year, Ford Driving Skills for…
Drive.ai Archives
When you learned to drive a car, you learnt the basics like… One of the largest problems that makers of self-driving vehicles have had… Self-driving cars have one particular problem—while…
Talking Self-Driving Car from Drive.ai
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2019 Mazda CX-3 Overview
Everyone’s favorite subcompact crossover SUV is back, and the 2019 Mazda CX-3 stretches the limit of Mazda’s attractive KODO design language with some sleek upgrades to the exterior, interior, and…
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance Archives
When it comes to the race for driverless cars, the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance… Things are changing in the Nissan North America offices with the announcement… Carlos Ghosn is one of the…
Evenflo Tribute Car Seat Review
The Evenflo Tribute For most families, saving money is a top priority; however, you don’t want to skimp on things like safety. Thankfully, any car seat sold in the United…
Ethisphere Archives
Each year, The Ethisphere Institute releases its annual list of World’s Most… Ford maintains its record streak by appearing on the Ethisphere Institute’s World’s… Ford has been named to Ethisphere…
Mitsubishi Couldn’t Wait to Show Us the Eclipse Cross
The all-new 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross makes it international premiere at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show next week, but Mitsubishi apparently couldn’t wait that long to reveal what it would…
All About the New GM Ultium Battery and EV Platform
Photo: GM GM recently unveiled a revolutionary new vehicle battery and EV platform, called Ultium. Here’s a closer look at this exciting leap towards an electrified future. Innovation Comes Standard:…