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twin-turbo six-cylinder GDi engine Archives
Do you drive a car with a GDI? Are you aware of… Last year, Genesis Motors–Hyundai’s new luxury sub-brand–debuted the G80 and the G90.… For years we’ve endured cruel rumors…
Here Is What Chevy's Volt Plug-in Hybrid Replacement Should Look Like
Lately, I find myself wondering about what will come after the Chevy Volt has been discontinued and replaced by a crossover (as Chevy has made noises may happen). So, just…
Toyota models Archives
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…
GM Engineers ‘Kinect’ Gaming Technology to Child Safety
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Behind the Badge: Analyzing Secret Messages in the Toyota Logo!
Toyota takes a lot of pride in its current logo, even attributing much of the company’s success to the recognizable emblem. This pride is well-founded, as the company’s emblem quickly…
Ford Dominates Pickup Truck Sales in 2019 (to Surprise of No One)
Photo: Ford Motor Company Death. Taxes. Ford waxing its competition in pickup sales. With 2019 mercifully in the books, Ford once again lays claim to the title of America’s top…
Chevy Silverado 1500 Makes iSeeCars.com List of Vehicles That Hold Value Best at Trade-In
If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, it’s wise to consider your chosen model’s predicted depreciation rate. That way, you can get the best value when you eventually…
GM Canada Hosts Business Council at Markham Campus
Yesterday, more than 70 members of the Business Council of Canada joined General Motors at the automaker’s new Canadian Technical Centre – Markham Campus, where GM is working to develop…
Take Control of the Wheel: 8 Tips to Overcome Driving Anxiety
While driving around town is a fairly uneventful activity most of the time, there are situations where you may feel anxious behind the wheel — especially if you recently experienced…
Nissan Unveils IDx Freeflow and IDx NISMO at Tokyo Motor Show
Nissan unveiled its IDX Freeflow and IDx NISMO concepts at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show On the first day of the annual installment of the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan unveiled two concepts that…
The Peculiar History of the Garfield Window Cling Fad
Photo: The News Wheel Pop culture fads that come and go over the years can be truly inexplicable, and few crazes embody that truth as much as the Garfield window…
Alfa Romeo 4C Marks Brand’s Return to US (PHOTOS)
The Alfa Romeo 4C It’s almost been twenty years since Italian automaker, Alfa Romeo, has launched a car in the United States—unless you count the very limited 8C Competizione supercars…
Dodge Durango SRT Named Best Performance Family Car for 2019
2019 Dodge Durango SRT Photo: FCA After evaluating the driving performance, practicality, infotainment systems, and technology features of a range of vehicles, the automotive experts at Digital Trends have determined…
trucks Archives
Ever wondered why some automaker brag about their SUV’s body-on-frame construction? Or… It used to be standard for cars to have long metal whip… Out of all the full-size trucks…
You Wouldn’t Text While Driving a Beluga Whale, Would You?
Matthew Post and John Caporaletti won this year’s TeenDrive365 Video Challenge with “For the Whales” For the fifth year, Toyota has launched its own Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge, which encourages…
Charging Stations Outnumber Gas Stations in the UK
This is about to become a familiar sight Photo: Nissan The popularity of all-electric and hybrid electric vehicles shows no sign of slowing down, and the segment just passed a…
safe driving Archives
Fall may be a welcome respite from a hot summer, but it… Winter road trips pose extra challenges for intrepid travelers. Most likely, you’ll… Of all the prevailing superstitions, the…
First Annual Southwest Lifestyle Media Drive Awards 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody The 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye took home the top honor in its category, Southwest Lifestyle Car of the Year — Performance/Luxury —…
Hennessey Archives
In the world of customized, supercharged vehicles, there are few names more… Hennessey Performance Engineering is planning to give drivers the option of having… As far as performance vehicles go,…
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The Toyota Camry was introduced to the United States in 1983 and has since been the bestselling passenger car in the country more often than not Back in June, Toyota…
2024 Toyota Camry center console
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2017 GMC Terrain Overview
The 2017 GMC Terrain is a small SUV that carries a starting MSRP of $24,070. The highlights of the new GMC Terrain include a rugged exterior design, spacious interior, 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…
Why Are There Rubber Ducks on Jeep Dashboards?
Why do people keep rubber ducks on their vehicle dashboards? Photo: Kendra via Creative Commons 2.0 Have you noticed a Jeep in traffic or in a parking lot that has…
Car books Archives
Sudden headlights on a dark and empty highway … a getaway driver… This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel… Whether you’re shopping for the holidays…
Rumor: Electric MINI Cooper to be Produced Outside of the United Kingdom
The electric MINI Cooper might be getting ready to say “Auf Wiedersehen” to the United Kingdom It’s hard to imagine an automotive brand that is more connected to the culture…
family-friendly vehicles Archives
The Chrysler Pacifica continues to impress and rack up awards. Its latest… Finding the best family-hauler can be difficult. There are plenty of options… If your family is growing in…
Platform Archives
During Fiat Chrysler’s Capital Markets presentation, current FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne not… While its name invited the groan of enthusiasts everywhere when it was… Here’s an automotive riddle to brighten…
Dodge Charger and Jeep Wrangler Both Earn 2018 ALG Residual Value Awards
Once again, the Charger impressed in terms of residual value Maintaining a desired level of residual value is no easy task for any vehicle to achieve, which is why it’s…
2024 Nissan Kicks Overview
Photo: Nissan The 2024 Nissan Kicks proves that you don’t have to sacrifice style when you’re shopping for an affordable new compact SUV. Its eye-catching design is complemented by high-tech…
Lexus Canada Redesigned Santa’s Sleigh
Photo: Lexus Have you ever looked at Santa’s sleigh and thought “Man, that could really use a spindle grille”? If you have, you’re apparently operating on the same galaxy-brain wavelength…
Will the New Ford F-150 Raptor Have Two Engines?
The next-gen Ford F-150 Raptor could get two engines Photo: Ford We know for a fact that the next-generation Ford F-150 Raptor is coming — likely by late next year.…
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV To Get New Super-All Wheel Control
The 2023 Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The next Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will be all-new, coming with more features and an improved Super-All Wheel Control system. Take a look at…
Study Archives
Research has suggested that new car sales could be down by more… YouGov BrandIndex conducted the 2019 NextGen Word of Mouth U.S. study. The… Pregnant people often wonder about the…
Sports Car Archives
The MR2 was a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, two-seater sports car, which makes a partnership with Lotus or Porsche seem like a good fit… At the end of the day, this…
Honda Encourages Teens to Talk to Their Parents About Texting While Driving
Texting while driving is such a problem that Honda has flipped the script and resorted to encouraging teens to be the role models in their relationships with their parents. Having…
driving habits Archives
There’s much more to driving a car than what you learn in… Once drivers get used to partial automation tech, they lose focus on… You may have less control over…
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring-L Plus
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6 Cost-Effective Ways to Maintain Your Car
According to research conducted by R.L. Polk, the average age of vehicles on U.S. roads is 11.4 years. If you want your car to reach its 11 year anniversary, however,…
2017 Ford F-150 Archives
For the second year in a row, Ford and Lincoln have both… Quick: what’s a thing that Ford does exceedingly well? Make trucks? Yes.… Just days removed from Earth Day,…
air freshener Archives
Check out the latest gadget for drivers who want to accessorize the… With 60 years of history in the rearview mirror, Little Trees air fresheners… It’s impossible to maintain…
7 Ways to Stay Clean at Gross Highway Rest Stops
Public restroom at Kuromaru Parking Area along Meishin Expressway in Japan Photo: Yuya Tamai via Flickr/CC 2.0 There’s nothing better than spending the time in the car traveling the highways…
Tom Hanks Sells Trailer He Used for 24 Years
Photo: Dick Thomas Johnson via CC Throughout most of his illustrious acting career, Tom Hanks used a distinctive, aluminum-covered Airstream trailer as his home away from home. Now, it can…
Stellantis Leaders Awarded at Women of Color STEM Conference
Photo: FCA The 2021 Women of Color STEM Conference took place virtually on Oct. 7-9. Several Stellantis employees earned awards here, recognizing their achievements in their careers. Choose the Right…
Tommy Wiseau Announces “The Car,” Long-Awaited Sequel to Cult Classic “The Room”
Director Tommy Wiseau addresses fans during a screening of his film, The Room Update 10/12: April Fool’s Day has come and gone. Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero are not making The Car,…
Is Your Car Out of Line? Signs It's Time for an Alignment Check
Spotting potential problems before they transform into major trouble is the key to keeping you and your passengers safe on the road, as well as keeping your car maintenance bill…
The History of the Grave Digger Monster Truck
The Grave Digger monster truck has been entertaining crowds for more than 30 years It could be argued that Grave Digger is the most famous monster truck in history, but did…
Racing Games Archives
We count down the top racing and car themed pinball games of all time! From Bally to Stern to Data East, these are the high-octane arcade titles that changed the…
2017 ford f-150 xlt
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