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Springfield Ford, Author at The News Wheel
What’s New for the 2013 Lincoln MKZ The 2013 Lincoln MKZ… Don’t say you can’t teach an old dog a new trick now… The Chicago Auto Show begins next…
Dawn Carberry, Author at The News Wheel
A new list of the world’s top green companies called Carbon Clean200… There are only three rounds left in the Rally America National Championship… Toyota has retained its top spot…
Toyota Partner Robot Series Makes Rehabilitation a Reality
Walk Training Assist Toyota recently announced its intention to begin trial leasing robots to medical facilities in Japan this fall. The robots are part of the Toyota Partner Robot series,…
The Toyota Winglet: The New Segway?
Toyota has officially begun public testing of its “Winglet” personal mobility robot, or as we like to call it, a Segway. Toyota Segway…no, Winglet The Toyota Winglet, looking suspiciously like…
Toyota Cleans Up in 2014 Green Car Guide
The ultra-green (and awesome) Scion iQ The Automobile Club of Southern California has published its 2014 Green Car Guide, and things are looking pretty good for Toyota. The automaker’s three…
A Third Hyundai Motors Production Plant Planned for India?
As Hyundai’s success in the Indian automobile market continues to increase, the Korean automaker is preparing for the next step to maintain dominance in the market. This week, Hyundai officials…
Ford Volunteers Pitch In For Dozens of Detroit-Area Projects on Accelerated Action Day
This past week marked the June iteration of the Ford Accelerated Action Day program, and dozens of Ford Volunteer Corps members took advantage of the gorgeous Detroit weather in the…
Mazda Reports Continuing Sales Rise for CX-5 and MX-5, Drop for Everything Else in August
Mazda North American Operations has reported its total sales for August, making a total of 25,846 vehicles, which is a small 1% drop from last August. Year-to-date sales are likewise…
States Consider Taxing Self-Driving Cars to Make Up for Lost Gas Revenue
GM’s self-driving Chevy Bolt Photo: Digital Trends Increasingly efficient cars are having one unfortunate consequence for state and federal governments—they actually reduce their tax revenue. This is for the simple…
FCA Denies Rumors That It Is Removing Chrysler from the Japanese Market
Only one Chrysler vehicle is sold in Japan: the Chrysler 300 Last year, FCA sold less than 300 Chrysler vehicles in Japan. Therefore, when rumors emerged that the automaker was…
San Jose Police Propose Putting License Plate Readers on Garbage Trucks
San Jose Police have proposed putting license plate readers on garbage trucks to help crack down on crime Photo: Jeffrey Beall Police surveillance is hard work, especially when you live…
Ford Fiesta Was Europe's Best-Selling Car in March
Ford Fiesta Titanium Ford got hold to JATO Dynamics’ auto industry results for March and made an altogether shocking discovery: the Ford Fiesta was the best-selling car in Europe. “Fiesta was…
Ford Establishes Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Research Team
Ford this week announced the establishment of its Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Research Team, which will lead the way for the company as it continues its pursuit of becoming the…
Long-Wheelbase BMW X1 Coming To China
The automotive world is all abuzz about China and its growing market of car buyers. Many automakers are releasing whole lines of vehicles tailored to Chinese shoppers, and some brands…
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Talks Camaro Accessories in New Chevy Video
NASCAR racer Dale Earnhardt Jr. isn’t just a Chevy driver, he’s also a Chevy collector. That was made clear earlier this year when he auctioned off a classic 1955 Bel…
