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2024 Honda Prologue EV Gets 300-Mile Range
Photo: Honda A few months ago, Honda revealed some of the sweet tech powering the infotainment aboard the Prologue, the company’s first mass-market all-electric SUV. At the time, the automaker…
Why Cars Give Inaccurate Outside Temperature Readings
Photo: Pixabay If your vehicle has a dashboard temperature display, you’ve probably noticed at least a few instances when it seemed to give the wrong temperature. You’re not alone. Apparently,…
2018 Hyundai Ioniq Earns “Best Hybrid Car” Title from U.S. News & World Report
The 2018 Hyundai Ioniq is deserving of its recent award. U.S. World News & Report has just granted it the “2018 Best Hybrid Car” title. An EPA-estimated 58 mpg combined city/highway…
Auto racing Archives
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced another event cancelation: the 2020 Chevrolet Detroit… Despite getting banged up in a frightening plane crash last week, retired… Thanks to a joint effort by…
wireless charging Archives
Wireless charging is an added convenience that makes it easy for people… Electric vehicles have one particular convenient feature that beats out internal combustion… Hey, you. Person who is considering…
2020-Nissan-Kicks-III
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5 Socially Distanced Fall Road Trip Destinations
With a little forethought and strategy, it’s easy to plan a fall road trip while minimizing exposure to crowds Got wanderlust but want to steer clear of crowded vacation destinations…
Enclave Archives
Over the last several months, Buick has been debuting new SUV models… Buick started this holiday season by collaborating with The Harris Poll to… March 26th is known as Solitude…
Honda Rejoins Formula 1 in 2026 with Aston Martin Racing
Photo: Lukas Raich via CC It’s official: Honda will return to Formula 1 in 2026 as the exclusive engine manufacturer for the Aston Martin Racing team. Honda had left the…
TAWA Names 2015 Chrysler 300 “Car of Texas”
This week, the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) named the 2015 Chrysler 300 “Car of Texas” at the Texas Auto Roundup. While “Car of Texas” is one of the top…
Chevy Volt’s Guinness World Record Contribution Snags a Win
Chevy Volt’s Guinness World Record Contribution Snags a Win What happens when you gather 431 plug-in electric vehicles in one place? You get a Guinness World Record. Last week, 431…
driving etiquette Archives
You’ve probably seen a long line of cars following a hearse at… A lot of drivers consider their driving skills to be on par,… There are rules you should know…
Toyota Motor North America Archives
Akio Toyoda says that “people are waking up to reality”… Toyota has long set a positive example for its fellow car manufacturers… The investment will go toward creating or expanding…
World Cup of Cars: Netherlands vs. Mexico
In the second match of the day, and the fourth match in the Round of 16, the Netherlands will take on Mexico at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil. The Netherlands…
Muddy Motorsport Mayhem: Review of Allen's 'Dirt- The Game'
In the world of motorsports, there’s nothing as wild and rowdy as a sprint car race on a dirt track. Vehicles and drivers are pushed to the limit as they…
Off-Grid Camping Powered By Nissan’s Electric Vehicle Batteries
Nissan x OPUS Concept Photo: Nissan Nissan’s electric vehicle batteries are living their second best life as power sources for off-grid camping adventures. Partnering with OPUS Campers, Nissan Energy has created…
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…
