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2015 Ford F-150 Archives
The 2016 Ford F-150, which will be available with a clean natural… Though Halloween may be over, the fine autumn weather will still facilitate… The 2016 Kia Soul was recently…
Compact Crazy: 2015 Porsche Macan Debuts at LA Auto Show
Even with the existence of the Porsche Cayenne, it’s hard for many to wrap their head around the idea of the Italian automaker manufacturing anything but boxy racers that win…
History of the Chevrolet Malibu
Photo: Akdylan18 via CC Chevrolet has an affinity for creating legendary family sedans, and the Malibu is right up there with the best of them. Introduced in 1964, the Chevrolet…
Ford Celebrates Henry Ford’s 150th Anniversary
We are celebrate Henry Ford’s 150th Anniversary this year. Henry Ford would be 150 years old if he were still alive today, and to be completely honest, it almost comes…
Chevy Driver Jimmie Johnson Picks Up 79th Career Sprint Cup Win at Martinsville
Johnson’s most recent win guarantees that he’ll be racing for the championship in the season finale Just a couple of months ago, it looked like it would be a lost…
Are We Getting a MINI Sedan—And Will It Look Like This?
A rendering of a potential MINI sedan Photo: Theophilus Chin Rumors have been circulating that a MINI sedan could hit the American marketplace, and we’ve now seen one artist’s rendering…
Where Does the Word “Sedan” Come From?
The Hyndai Accent, an example of a sedan The automotive industry has many of its own words that you won’t hear elsewhere, as most niches have their own jargon. One…
First Chinese-Built Jeep Renegade Rolls Off Production Line in Guangzhou
The first Chinese-built Jeep Renegade has rolled off the assembly line in Guangzhou The Jeep Renegade is taking over the Chinese car market. Jeep’s entry-level crossover is finally in production…
It’s Done—The Last Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Has Been Sold
This is it—the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is officially done. The very last Lancer Evo Final Edition produced for North American markets (serial US1600) has been sold at auction, marking the…
The News Wheel, Author at The News Wheel
In December, The News Wheel will be turning the engine off and saying goodbye. Over… You’ve found that perfect truck or SUV that checks all the right… To some car buyers, all used…
definitions Archives
If you’re like most car buyers, you’ve spent a substantial amount of… There’s a lot of jargon the automotive industry tosses around that it… There’s a whole dictionary of technical…
Why Are Car Seat Headrests Uncomfortable? The Reason It Contours Awkwardly
Photo: The News Wheel Even in the most luxurious models, sitting in a car seat never feels wholly comfortable due to the frustrating, unnatural contour of the headrest. While the…
Dutch Town Installs Official Silly Walks Crosswalk
Well folks, put another dollar in the “Monty Python Reference” jar, because we’re going to talk about the “Ministry of Silly Walks.” The famous Monty Python sketch hit the news…
The Rise and Fall of the Chrysler Crossfire
Remember the Chrysler Crossfire? Photo: Wikimedia Commons Chrysler’s lineup is pretty small now, focusing on just the family-friendly Pacifica and the posh 300, but over the years, the luxury brand…
Tips for Easily & Effectively Cleaning Car Air Vents
Your car’s air vents might not look dirty, but they’ll filled with dust and particulate that blows into your lungs every time you run the air conditioning. If the air…
Buick Archives
General Motors enjoyed strong U.S. sales in the second quarter, reporting 696,086… GMC Announced that the 2022 Hummer will use Google Infotainment Services. This opens up several interesting possibilities for…
Behind the Badge: What Do the Six Stars Of Subaru's Logo Signify?
As the first automaker to use a Japanese word as its name, Subaru has established a universal brand identity thanks to global use of its six-star emblem. Have you ever…
Cadillac's Art & Science Design Language Explained
It seems every automaker’s “design language” is branded these days, and with a name like “Art & Science,” Cadillac’s certainly seems sophisticated enough to befit a luxury marque. But what…
The All-New 2020 Chevy Onix Debuts in South America
The new Chevrolet Onix will call Brazil its home Photo: Chevrolet China Seven years after GM debuted the Chevy Onix in Brazil, the popular subcompact’s second generation is about to…
2016 Toyota Tacoma (27)
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2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Capabilities
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What's the Difference Between an SUV, Crossover, & CUV?
Is this an SUV, a CUV, or a crossover? Pictured: 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport There’s a lot of jargon the automotive industry tosses around that it assumes everyone understands,…
How to Spot an Impaired Driver
New Year’s is the perfect time to revisit the topic of sober driving. Alcohol isn’t the only factor that can impair a driver, however. Drugs, fatigue, and distractions like smartphones…
Chevy’s Teen Driver Software Taken for a Ride
Almost every automotive manufacturer currently has or is working on some form of nanny technology that monitors teen driving habits. In this age of helicopter parenting, many parents want to…
2019 Chevrolet Trax
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xts Archives
The Cadillac XTS combines sophistication and practicality in one vehicle. Its 410-horsepower… Cadillac’s sales were up 42% in February compared to last year. Global… As a Cadillac sedan, the 2018…
Expensive cars Archives
Good luck following your dad’s advice to always buy low-mileage, good-condition used… The automotive market is packed with options, but every car basically serves… Celebrities are known for doing weird…
What's the History of the Car Antenna Topper?
Ever wonder how these things started? Photo: smysnbrg via CC Fads come and go, and that truth applies to cars too. As technology improves and style changes, vehicles change with the times–and…
Improved Battery Technology May Quell EV Range Anxiety by 2025
The 2020 Chevy Bolt has an EPA-estimated range of 259 miles Range anxiety plagues many in America, causing a large number of people to hesitate to make the switch to…
How Witnessing a Near-Miss Accident Impacts Your Health
Photo: llulila via Pixabay Traveling on the highway at any time of the day can be a challenge for motorists. But rush-hour congestion and a wintry weather mix definitely intensifies…
Geneva Motor Show Archives
Update 2/28: As of today, the Geneva Motor Show is officially canceled. We… About a year and a half ago, Honda unveiled a delightfully futuristic… This year, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport…
Civic Type R Makes American Debut at LA AutoCon
The American Honda Civic Type R is one automotive enthusiast dream that shall be deferred no longer—on March 26, 2017; the hot hatch will officially (finally!) land on US soil.…
Tesla Vehicles Will Be 90% American-Made After Gigafactory
The Gigafactory could serve to make Tesla cars the most American-made. When you think of American-made vehicles, you think of muscle cars, burly pickups, and the Canyonero. There are a…
win a car Archives
Who doesn’t love the opportunity to try and win a new car?… To stir up excitement about the next generation of the popular Elantra… GIVEAWAY HAS CLOSED. If you’re pumped for…
Build Your Own Nissan GT-R NISMO with This New LEGO Set
Photo: Nissan Recently, Nissan unveiled its first foray into the exciting world of LEGO with the Nissan GT-R NISMO LEGO set. Now, kids (and adults) can built a pint-sized rendition…
Kylie Jenner Adds Custom Paint Job and Rims To Her Ferrari 458 Spider
Reality star Kylie Jenner must not have been happy with the Ferrari 458 Spider that her boyfriend, rapper Tyga, bought her because she recently added a custom paint job and new…
10 Safest New Cars For 2016
The IIHS is a nonprofit scientific organization with the goal of saving lives. Photo: Michael Noirot The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has completed its summer tests and has…
First Lincoln EV Confirmed to Use Rivian Skateboard
Photo: Lincoln Lincoln has announced that it will be co-developing an all-new electric vehicle with Rivian, in whom Ford invested $500 million last April. This confirms a report from December…
FR-S Archives
Toyota has announced it will launch a new 860 Special Edition version… Toyota has launched a new ad campaign for the 2017 Toyota 86,… People love the FR-S. They love…
2013 Chevrolet Sonic Overview
What’s New for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic 2013 brings some exciting additions to the Chevrolet Sonic. Bluetooth phone connectivity and blind-spot mirrors are now standard, and the option for Chevrolet’s…
That Honda Civic Type R From “The Other Side” Wasn’t Real [VIDEO]
Your whole life is a lie: The Honda Civic Type R from “The Other Side” never existed Remember when we showed you that brilliant promotional video for the Honda Civic…
2016 Mazda CX-5 Overview
2016 Mazda CX-5 From the company that brings you vehicles dedicated to enhancing the fun of driving comes its very own sporty SUV: the 2016 Mazda CX-5. As the SUV…
The 5 Best Classic Country Songs Inspired by Chevrolet
Chevrolet vehicles have appeared in more than their fair share of classic country songs — you could even say that the two go together like George Jones and Tammy Wynette…
chevy trax Archives
General Motors enjoyed strong U.S. sales in the second quarter, reporting 696,086… The 2022 Trax and 2022 Trailblazer are Chevrolet’s two smallest SUVs. That… The Chevrolet Trax is the brand’s…
4 Car and Transportation Museums in Washington State
Washington State is famous as being the home state of Starbucks, Bill Gates, and wild scenery. It’s also home to one of America’s largest car museums, as well as some…
10 Electrifying Romance Novels for Car Lovers
Sometimes, you’re in the mood for romance; other times, you’re interested in exciting car races. When you’re in the mood for both, pick up one of these entertaining romantic novels that…
Honda Civic Type R and Accord Earn ‘Best Car to Buy’ Awards
2018 Honda Accord Touring The 2018 Honda Civic Type R and 2018 Honda Accord have each earned a “Best Car to Buy” award this week from two separate publications—Motor Authority…
Ford Launches V2I Technologies in China
Ford debuts five V2I technologies on the new Explorer, Edge Plus Photo: Ford Effective at the beginning of January, two vehicles sold by Ford Motor Company in China offer game-changing…
Mitsubishi Archives
The Mitsubishi Mirage is an affordable and nimble model packed with all… Mitsubishi announced that it is producing face shields during the coronavirus pandemic.… On March 26, Mitsubishi Motors North…
