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Hyundai Santa Fe Wins 2013 CUV of Texas Award at Texas Truck Rodeo
At this year’s Texas Truck Rodeo near San Antonio, the brand-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe was named the 2013 “CUV of Texas” by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). The…
Lincoln at CAS: Requiem for a Dying Brand
Today at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, Lincoln was set to unveil its 2015 Lincoln Navigator to the media. While The News Wheel will undoubtedly have photos of the latest version…
GM Backs Off 500,000 US Electric Vehicle Projection
2015 Chevrolet Bolt EV Photo: © General Motors Back in 2012, General Motors head of global product development Mary Barra announced that the company had a very specific goal of…
2022 Chevy Corvette Z06 Gets Exciting Performance Tweaks
Pictured: 2020 Corvette C8 Photo: Chevrolet Word on the street is that the 2022 Corvette Z06 will take a cue from hypercars. According to MuscleCarsAndTrucks, it will incorporate carbon fiber…
Strong Start to 2019: Hyundai Reports 3 Percent January Sales Increase
The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Photo: Hyundai Hyundai Motor America couldn’t have asked for a better way to begin 2019, notching a 3 percent sales increase for the first month…
Hyundai Unveils 2014 Elantra
Hyundai unveils 2014 Elantra tip-offs with Avante reveal. This week Hyundai gave U.S. consumers a glimpse of the 2014 Elantra with the big reveal of the 2014 Avante, the Elantra’s…
2014 Dodge Dart Overview
Dodge Dart The 2014 Dart is a sporty compact that marries Dodge muscle with the sleek lines buyers in the compact segment have come to expect. Standard 16-inch wheels provide…
2014 Hyundai Equus: A Study in Luxury
Looking for a luxury car you can reasonably purchase without feeling guilty? The better-than-ever 2014 Hyundai Equus provides the comfort and style that define luxury cars without the price tag…
February Kia Sales: Forte and Optima Shine Among Others
The 2017 Optima was the top seller for Kia in February It looks like 2017 is off to a slow start for Kia when it comes to sales, as the…
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe Reaches Middle East Markets
The perception of drivers across the Atlantic is generally characterized by tiny, fuel-saving cars that zip around the always narrow streets of the foreign nations. This is true in a…
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Overview
The all-new 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe delivers sure-footed performance, handsome looks, and a generous selection of the latest safety and infotainment technology. This compact, capable SUV is well-suited for family…
Jeep Reveals Electric Renegade and Compass at Geneva Motor Show
A shocking new line of Jeep vehicles Photo: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Jeep’s lineup is renowned for innovative performance features and power. But those same vehicles aren’t exactly considered the most…
How to Stay Healthy When Driving Long Distances
Photo: Pexels Road trips can be fun. All the sightseeing and getting to know new places and meeting new people. They can, however, throw your body off balance if you…
Ford F-150 Most Popular Vehicle in 39 States
The 2015 Ford F-150 pickup truck The folks at EveryCarListed.com have crunched the numbers and come up with some interesting graphs. The big takeaway? Americans love pickup trucks. Like, a…
2015 Ford F-150 Debuts at NAIAS
Welcome to the new face of Built Tough: the 2015 Ford F-150, the first in the next generation of powerful, capable, efficient Ford pickups. The all-new F-150 debuted today at…
Honda Celebrates 10 Years of Production in Indiana
On Tuesday, October 9, associates and state and local government officials at Honda’s manufacturing plant in Indiana, Greensburg, celebrated 10 years of automobile production. The first vehicle that ever rolled…
How Many of Luke Bryan's Songs Mention His Chevy?
Photo: Tom Craig Today, July 17th, is Luke Bryan’s birthday! So we’ve decided to celebrate. Luke Bryan, alongside many other country artists, is known for his references to his truck…
Toyota Dives Into Water Conservation in New TV Program
Photo: Toyota Toyota is concerned about water conservation and (rightfully) thinks you should be too. The automaker funded a new TV program that looks at the issues and assembles experts…
Toyota Partners With Redwood Materials to Recycle EV Batteries
Photo: Toyota Toyota has begun collaborating with Redwood Materials to recycle EV batteries. This is the latest in a string of partnerships between the recycling startup and battery manufacturers including…
Ford to Double EV Production, Scraps Plans with Rivian
Ford will increase global EV production to 600,000 by 2023 Photo: Ford If the early response to the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is any indication, Ford needs to start ramping…
Automania Review: Aporta's Creative Vehicle Production Game
Every year, new board games are released that turn any conceivable subject into a competitive challenge simulated with cards, boards, dice, and meeples. I’m a big fan of tabletop gaming…
Best Tech Accessories for Your Chevy Blazer
As stylish, sporty, and tech-laden as the Chevy Blazer is, let’s face it — wouldn’t it be nice to have even more tech gadgets to enhance your drives? Here are…
Honda Roadside Assistance Standard on All 2015 Models
Honda Roadside Assistance will be standard on all 2015 Honda vehicles, including the Fit (whenever we actually get them) Starting with the all-new 2015 Honda Pilot, which is on sale…
Nissan BladeGlider Goes To Goodwood
The Goodwood Festival of Speed in England is always about showing off the best of the best cars to the world. To compete with the sleek race and concept cars…
Volvo Cars Continues Partnership with Google to Upgrade Infotainment System
Google and Volvo Cars are working together to outfit the automaker’s next-generation Sensus infotainment system with modern technology to facilitate greater engagement between Volvo drivers and their premium vehicles. Check…
Waymo's Self-Driving Minivans Start Offering Rides to the Public
Back in November, Waymo unleashed a fully autonomous minivan to the world. Now, a few months later, these vehicles have progressed to the point where the company has started sharing…
2020 Lincoln Navigator Reserve Getting Monochromatic Package
The 2020 Lincoln Navigator Reserve Monochromatic Package Photo: Lincoln Motor Company Lincoln has announced a range of updates for its new 2020 Navigator, and the most interesting of the bunch…
Win a Fit in Machinima Ultra Street Fighter IV E. Honda Challenge Sweepstakes
Machinima Ultra Street Fighter IV E. Honda Challenge Sweepstakes If you’re anything like me, you spent an incalculable amount of your life in the 1990s standing in an arcade with…
Rumor: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Seems to Be Staying with Steel
2019 Chevrolet Silverado prototype passes the magnet test. Photo: Truck Trend Earlier rumors have claimed that the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado would opt for an aluminum bed, like its Ford pickup…
Buick Shows Off Sharp, Streamlined New Look for 2019 Envision
The 2019 Buick Envision sports a new grille design Buick officially unveiled the 2019 Buick Envision for the North American market today, with new exterior design elements topping the list of…
Jeep Cherokee Manages to Outsell Jeep Wrangler in August
The Jeep Cherokee overthrew the Jeep Wrangler for sales supremacy last month Throughout the first half of 2018, the Jeep Wrangler rose to the top of Jeep’s sales charts as…
Nissan Dealer Leaks Information on 2016 LEAF Battery Range
Nissan has been tight-lipped about the upcoming 2016 Nissan LEAF. Even though many car manufacturers have been releasing details (and 2016 model years) of their new cars, Nissan hasn’t been…
The Future of Construction: Electrical Machinery is Underway
This article is sponsored by Super Groups. Kubota is known for its well-manufactured construction equipment Photo: Kubota Many car manufacturers have been developing electric vehicles as part of the global…
Subaru Closes 2016 Rally America National Championship with Dominating Win
Another day, another rally win for Subaru. For as long as I have been old enough to understand anything about competitive racing, Subaru and rallying have seemed to go together…
Fiat Chrysler Manages to Outsell Ford in September
The latest line of Ram trucks is helping FCA set sales records The vast majority of major automakers lost sales last month. In contrast, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles actually managed to…
Honda Models Have Highest Average Fuel Economy in America
Photo: Honda The 2020 EPA Automotive Trends Report shows that Honda is leading full-line automakers in America based on real-world fuel economy and tailpipe CO2 emissions for the 2019 model…
Check Out the 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO
The 2017 Nissan GT-R was unveiled this year at the New York International Auto Show, and the auto world pretty much swooned in response. The powerful car’s latest generation has…
The Great Legal Fight of Our Times: The Battle of the Trees
In the high-stakes world of automobiles, secrets and ideas are closely guarded. This makes sense—in a market that is so vast, if your idea proves to have mass appeal, then…
Ford CEO Farley's Tweet Hints at Electric Bronco
Jim Farley wants to know why Twitter dummies think an electric Ford Bronco isn’t gonna happen Photo: Ford A spark is all you need to start a fire, and it…
Cadillac Sales on the Upswing in Fourth Quarter
The Escalade led Cadillac in sales growth for the quarter Photo: Cadillac Cadillac ended the year with a welcome burst of sales momentum, reporting a strong 5.8 percent increase for…
The (Important) Difference Between Used Cars and Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
In the driver’s seat of the now-discontinued 2018 Buick Regal TourX To some car buyers, all used cars are the same. Once a single owner has driven a car, it’s…
Mad Max: Fury Road Trailer is Here, and It's Badass
Remakes and reboots don’t always make for the most palatable films, so it’s easy to react immediately to the news that a cult favorite is being remade and losing its…
SUVs Dominate Buick Fourth Quarter Sales Report
The 2019 Buick Encore Photo: The News Wheel Buick ended 2019 on a bit of a decline, posting a 4.3 percent dip in sales for the fourth quarter. In the…
Verstappen Wins First F1 Sprint Race, Loses Big in Main Race
Photo: Honda The 2021 British Grand Prix held at the Silverstone circuit was preceded by Formula 1’s first-ever sprint race, which was used to determine the starting order for the…
2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Overview
Photo: Chevrolet Now in its 70th year, the Chevrolet Corvette continues to push forward with advanced performance and design while upholding its iconic sports car legacy. The 2023 Corvette Stingray…
Tips to Kick Your Dangerously Stupid Texting and Driving Habit to the Curb
Texting and driving puts you and the people around you in serious danger Texting and driving is one of the stupidest and most dangerous things to do while driving. The…
1,000-Horsepower Corvette ZORA Rumored by Leaked Documents
Photo: General Motors The C8 Corvette has been one of the most anticipated vehicles in recent history. As a result, it’s no shock that this mid-engine marvel has been the…
Buick Sales Grow 10.2% in Third Quarter
The Encore was Buick’s bestselling vehicle in the third quarter Photo: Buick The third quarter of 2019 was a good one for Buick. From July through September, the General Motors…
Limited-Edition 700-Horsepower Ford GT Mk II Revealed at Goodwood
The new Ford GT Mk II was revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford and Multimatic celebrated the Fourth of July with some fireworks all…
Lexus NX Compact Crossover Announced, Will Have Turbo Powertrain
The Lexus NX Compact Crossover Lexus, who has proven over time to be arguably the best and most beloved luxury brand, will now be throwing their hat into the compact…
