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2017 GMC Acadia Features New Alert System Aimed at Preventing Heatstroke Deaths
The new 2017 GMC Acadia was revealed at the Detroit Auto Show this week, and while much will be made of its sleeker and smaller body, one of its biggest…
Model X Recalled, Proves Tesla Isn’t Perfect
The Tesla Model X has been recalled for an issue with its third-row seat Photo: Don McCullough Well, it has happened again. Tesla is officially recalling another vehicle. Last year,…
Ford Raises Pride Flag at World Headquarters in Celebration of Equality
Ford’s efforts to support equality and inclusion have helped earn it a spot on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index — and a perfect score of 100 percent…
Superman Ram Power Wagon Goes Up for Auction, Benefits Charity
The Superman Ram Power Wagon Superman hit the big screen (and flew right through it) in last summer’s blockbuster, Man of Steel. For the film, Chrysler unveiled a really cool,…
Flula Urges You To Take the Honda Fit Challenge
To help promote the Honda Fit Challenge, wherein one lucky driver who proves their parallel parking prowess will win an all-new 2015 Fit EX-L Navi, Honda has acquired the services…
‘We Do’ Ad Campaign Celebrates Black Women, Bronco Sport
The Ford Bronco Sport “We Do” ad campaign shows that Black women love the outoors Photo: Ford Ford recently launched a new ad campaign that focuses on Black women with…
GM Address Child Vehicle Safety Tips All Parents Should Know
In a recent Fast Lane blog post, GM covered five core child vehicle safety tips that all parents need to know. The automaker chose the summer to cover these child…
Dean Ambrose Drives Ambulance to Raw, Issues Wrestlemania Challenge to Brock Lesnar
Earlier this afternoon, Brock Lesnar sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe and a very clear message to a formidable foe when he viciously attacked Dean Ambrose in the parking area…
Barra to Testify Before House Oversight Committee On April 1
GM CEO Mary Barra will testify before the US House Energy and Commerce Committee on April 1st. On April Fools Day, Mary Barra and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…
GM Wants You To Ignore Four-Cylinder Silverado EPA Rating
Chevrolet’s 2019 Silverado has a fairly unique powertrain for the new generation: a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder. When it first learned the engine’s EPA rating, it talked about how its engine…
Chevy Volt Takes Green Car of the Year Award (This Time in Canada)
Back when the first Chevy Volt rolled onto the road, it was met with mixed reviews, with critics pointing out the car’s limited fuel choices, unintuitive dashboard, and more limited…
Nissan GT-R NISMO Special Edition Debuts This Fall
Nissan GT-R NISMO Special Edition Photo: Nissan This fall, the Nissan GT-R NISMO Special Edition will make its stylish debut in North America. Nissan’s flagship vehicle previewed in Yokohama, Japan,…
Ford Says 2020 Escape is ‘Built Street Smart’ in New Commercials
Two new commercials hail the 2020 Ford Escape as “Built Street Smart” Photo: Ford Motor Company According to a series of new TV ads, the all-new Ford Escape is “Built…
2016 Audi A7 Overview
The Audi A7 has been refreshed for this model year. This powerful luxury sedan is ready to rule the road with you behind the wheel. Check out its features below…
What to Look for When Buying a Second-Hand Car
If you’re in the market for a car, you’ll first need to decide whether you want to buy new or used. Both have their pros and cons, but buying a…
New Child Seat Guidelines Aim to Keep Kids Safer on the Road
Even as automotive safety technology advances, riding in a car is still a risky business. You might be (or think you are) the world’s most perfect driver, but you can’t guarantee…
2019 Honda Insight Named ‘Green Car of the Year’
Green Car Journal has named the 2019 Honda Insight its 2019 Green Car of the Year at the Los Angeles Auto Show, marking the fourth time Honda wins the award.…
Chevy Introduces myChevrolet App for Apple Watch
Chevrolet announced today that it is making the myChevrolet app available on the Apple Watch, giving owners another way to remotely start and stop their vehicle, lock and unlock their…
Automakers Invest in Luxury Trucks as the Segment Rapidly Grows
The number of luxury pickup trucks is on the rise When most motorists envision a luxury vehicle, a sophisticated sedan or SUV probably comes to mind. The automotive world is changing,…
Luxury Trucks Boost Average Transaction Prices for GM
America’s appetite for larger and fancier trucks is boosting profits for GM Photo: GMC Historically, pickup trucks have been regarded as working-class vehicles. In many ways, they still are. However,…
Ford Kicks Off Landscaping Revitalization at Dearborn World Headquarters
Ford is in the midst of renovating its World Headquarters Campus, a decade-long project that will turn the automaker and mobility company’s Dearborn facilities upgraded to be more cutting-edge, eco-friendly,…
Inaugural Ford STEAM Day Event in Dearborn an Overwhelming Success
Ford Motor Company last month held its first-ever Ford STEAM Day event at World Headquarters in Dearborn. The event, hosted by the Ford STEAM Council, saw registrations totaling around 600…
Burt Reynolds Auctioning Stuff, Including Smokey and the Bandit Car
You have the chance to obtain a Trans Am that looks just like this one! Photo: Ntcrwler via CC James Bond’s Aston Martin. Starsky and Hutch‘s Gran Torino. The Dukes…
Take the Honda Fit Challenge and Win a 2015 Fit
Need a way to kill some time this afternoon and get yourself eligible to win an all-new 2015 Honda Fit? Then you absolutely need to take the Honda Fit Challenge.…
French Army Buys 1,000 Ford Rangers for Fleet
The new Ford Ranger There are really any number of bad France/America jokes that one can make when approaching the news that the French Army has opted to replace 1,000…
Toyota Sets the Pace Ahead of Competitive 2023 WEC Season
Photo: Toyota Toyota Gazoo Racing ended the World Endurance Championship Prologue fastest overall in three of the four pre-season testing sessions, with José María López and Brendon Hartley setting the…
BMW Smart Charging App Could Help You Save $400 Per Year
BMW Smart Charging App BMW is launching a new Smart Charging App that could help BMW i customers save as much as $400 every year on their electric bills. It…
Honda Releases Full Details for Honda e Electric City Car
Photo: Honda Honda has finally released the details for the new e electric city car that has been putting modern hatchback designs to shame ever since it was first introduced…
Michigan Driver Attempts to Dash by a Speed Trap, Rolls Vehicle
Couple of things not to do:Drive 85/70 on M 14. Try to jump off at at the Beck Road Exit to avoid the trooper by cutting across lanes of traffic.…
Kia’s Dancing Hamsters Return in Newest Soul Ad Campaign
The hamsters are back and funkier than ever before Kia’s fun-loving hamsters (or, as we like to call them here at The News Wheel, Kamsters—or in some cases, criminals) are…
Cadillac Launches Next-Generation XTS Sedan in China
A second chance can be a wonderful thing, and the success of the Cadillac XTS in 2017 is proof positive of that point. Despite having been marked for discontinuation with…
Formula 1 Announces Plan to Be Carbon Neutral By 2030
Photo: Shen Liu | Unsplash Formula 1 has unveiled a detailed plan outlining how it will make the sport carbon neutral by 2030, with short- and long-term goals that will…
Which 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Level is Right for You?
Photo: GM The GMC Sierra comes in a wide range of trims, which run the gamut from practical workhorses to upscale show ponies. Want to know which model will best…
How to Keep Babies Calm and Entertained in the Car
You might think that there’s nothing much to celebrate on the second day of May but you’d be wrong. May 2 is known as Baby Day! Whether you have a…
Speeding and Distracted Driving Are Among the Top Causes of Dangerous Accidents Involving Teenage Drivers
Dangerous driving habits are leading to more teens involved in fatal accidents The time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day has been repeatedly dubbed the “100 Deadliest Days,” due…
What Car Does Bill Murray Drive in the Movie 'Groundhog Day'?
The Phils go for a drive in a stolen truck Photo: Columbia Pictures There’s a lot to love about February 2nd. Apart from it being my birthday (woohoo!) and giving…
The Best Cars in Cyberpunk 2077
Photo: Alex Carmichael via CC For all of its flaws, Cyberpunk 2077 is an incredibly beautiful and detailed game, especially when it comes to the cars. The game features more…
New BMW M5 Makes its Debut in “Need for Speed Payback”
The secret’s out of the box now. Literally. Earlier this year in June, Porsche chose a very unique venue for the debut of its 2018 911 GT2 RS vehicle: E3. During…
Honda Civic Type R Debuts in Paris, Looks Pretty Awesome
The world just got its first look at the next-generation Honda Civic Type R, which will be the company’s first truly global Type R (and yes, anxious Americans, “global” includes…
Why Take Caution When Buying a Car at an Auction
Photo: The News Wheel If you’re on the hunt to get your next vehicle at a real bargain, you may consider buying from an automobile auction. Nabbing an auctioned car…
EV Charger Company ChargePoint Seeks to be the AirBnB of Charging Stations
If you ask someone who likes electric cars what one of the main challenges to their widespread adoption is, and you will most likely be told “infrastructure.” There simply isn’t…
Nissan Turns Up The Heat With EV Ambassador
It seems as if electric vehicles, or EVs, are finally cool. Even if they are not quite there yet, Nissan just gave the green cars a big boost by naming…
Survey: For Electric Cars, 200 Miles Is OK But 300 Is Way Better
When it comes to electric vehicles, range has been a struggle for automakers. Most electrics offer somewhere close to or under 100 miles of range, except for some recent examples…
GM Invests $552 Million in Ohio and New York Manufacturing Facilities
The Parma Metal Center in northeast Ohio Today General Motors announced $552 million in investments for key manufacturing facilities located in the states of New York and Ohio. Of the…
New Chevy Commercial Highlights J.D. Power Dependability Awards
Chevrolet has a history of acing J.D. Power Dependability Awards. The brand’s latest commercial highlights its domination of these reputable awards. OnStar Advantage: Modern connectivity for contemporary passengers [wptab name=’#1′]…
Rory Curtis Emerged from Coma Thinking He Was Matthew McConaughey
Not pictured: Rory Curtis So here’s something unusual: imagine being involved in a serious car accident and falling into a coma, only to wake up six days later with improved…
Ford F-Series Secures 40th Straight Year of Sales Supremacy
To the surprise of almost no one, Ford accomplished the unprecedented in 2016 when its F-Series secured an astounding 40th consecutive year as the best-selling truck in America and a…
TrueCar Gives 2015 Tahoe a 2015 ALG Residual Value Award
TrueCar Gives 2015 Tahoe a 2015 ALG Residual Value Award ©GM TrueCar’s analytics division, called ALG, recently named the 2015 Tahoe a 2015 ALG Residual Value Award winner. In total,…
Nissan Sport Sedan named Best Concept at NAIAS by Autoweek
Nissan’s Sport Sedan Concept was named the Best Concept at NAIAS by Autoweek Last week, Nissan unveiled its exciting (and also orange) Sport Sedan Concept at the 2014 North American…
Nissan's May Sales Up 17.8 Percent
The Nissan LEAF enjoyed its best sales month ever in May Nissan was a big winner in May with total sales of 125,558 units, a 17.8 percent year-over-year increase and…
