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Chevrolet Archives
General Motors enjoyed strong U.S. sales in the second quarter, reporting 696,086… For many Americans, cars are often a status symbol first and a means of transportation second… "Capote" is…
investment Archives
The investment will go toward creating or expanding production lines for four-cylinder engines with options for hybrid-electric vehicles… The automaker says that about 3.5 trillion yen will go toward research…
EVs Archives
Electric vehicle sales are slowing down, and companies are taking a big step back… It’s a little odd for a company like Toyota, who has been so ahead of the…
Hyundai Santa Fe Scores IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award
Photo: Hyundai The 2022 Santa Fe SUV recently won the prestigious Top Safety Pick+ honor, adding another IIHS award to Hyundai’s already-extensive collection. Shopping for a Hyundai SUV? Here’s what…
Ram 1500 Awards Archives
A pair of Stellantis’ heavy hitters knocked in a pair of runs… Oops, Ram did it again. It won some awards. For having great… The Ram 1500 has earned the…
Audi Introduces Thrilling 2nd-Generation RS 3
Photo: Audi While you’re probably used to seeing Audi SUVs like the Q5 and Q7 during your trips to the grocery store, you soon may see a bright green Audi…
Review: 'Lost Muscle Cars' from CarTech Books
Not all who uncover lost treasures are like Indiana Jones, punching Nazis with one hand while retrieving the priceless relic with the other. Many times, those who search for the…
Nissan GT-R Archives
When it finally arrived on American soil in 2008, the Nissan GT-R… If you value speed over any other attribute in a car, consider… If you find yourself getting bored…
Hyundai Reveals i30 Wagon, FE Concept SUV, & Plan to Dominate Europe
COO of Hyundai Motor Europe discusses Hyundai’s plans for the i30 family Over on the other side of the ocean in Europe, Hyundai’s i30 is a staple of the automaker’s…
BMW's “Opportunity Knocks” Ad: Women Are Pretty Much Just Money, Really
BMW has begun airing a new advertisement, entitled “Opportunity Knocks,” during NBC’s coverage of the 2014 Sochi Olympics. The ad stars model Brooklyn Decker and encourages potential BMW 3 Series…
WardsAuto Includes 2019 Ram 1500 on 10 Best Interiors List for 2018
2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn The completely redesigned interior of the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 has earned the formidable truck a spot on Ward’s 2018 10 Best Interiors List. Forty…
Chevy Blazer EV Named 2024 Wards 10 Best Interior & UX Award Winner
The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS Photo: Chevrolet Over the years, Chevy has been praised as a brand and for its individual models. In fact, the Colorado was named the…
car news Archives
Hello, and welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the… Hello, and welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the… Hello, and welcome to In the…
Lamborghini Archives
Lamborghini has a reputation for high-end supercars that boast outrageous performance and… Let’s be real: For 99 out of 100 people who can’t afford… The beginning of the year has…
2019 Ford Mustang Overview
The iconic Ford Mustang is here once again, bringing back everyone’s favorite sports car in 2019. After recently hitting the milestone of 10 million Mustangs built, Ford continues to create…
Cadillac ATS to Offer Fewer Engine Options for 2017 Model Year
If Cadillac loyalists really want an ATS with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, they better act fast Photo: © General Motors Despite winning the North American Car of the Year and…
Jeep Grand Cherokee History
Jeep Grand Cherokee History The Jeep Grand Cherokee was introduced in 1992, and was originally planned to be the replacement to the Jeep Cherokee. With the SUV market just taking…
Goofy Road Trip Movies: “A Goofy Movie” Review
Photo: Walt Disney Pictures You can’t do a series on cinema’s goofiest road trip movies without including the king of goof himself, Goofy, who stars in A Goofy Movie. That…
Driven by Luck: 9 Common Practices and Superstitions About Cars
Photo: The News Wheel There’s much more to driving a car than what you learn in driver’s ed — and I’m not just talking about the wisdom that years of…
The History of Kia: From Bicycle Parts to the Future of EVs
Kia has come a long way since 1944 For more than 50 years, Kia has produced millions of vehicles — some of which are still being driven today in places…
Nissan cube History
Nissan cube History The Nissan cube has revolutionized automotive design with its bold, distinct exterior that flaunts sharp corners and a box-like profile. The cube has helped Nissan attract highly-coveted…
Honda NSX Engine Named “Best New Engine” at International Engine of the Year Awards
Honda has picked up another award, this time for the 3.5-liter gasoline-electric V6 hybrid powertrain found in the NSX hybrid supercar. The motor was named “Best New Engine” at the…
The Science Behind the Dimmer Switch on a Rear-View Mirror
Photo: The News Wheel There’s a lot of cool things that your car does without you understanding how it works — and we’re not just talking about everything that happens…
Meg Thomson, Author at The News Wheel
Warning: Spoilers for Season 2, Episode 11 of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ below.… Congratulations! If you’ve clicked on this article, you’ve probably decided to take… Every year, more than 8 million…
How Epcot's World of Motion Became Test Track
The Transportation Pavilion wasn’t always home to a high-speed attraction like Test Track Out of the four theme parks that can be found at the Walt Disney World Resort, Epcot…
Nissan Kicks Concept Revealed: Wait, Why is It Called Kicks?
Nissan Kicks Concept The day has arrived at long last, and Nissan has revealed its compact crossover concept at the São Paulo International Motor Show. Is it, in fact, the…
MIT Teaches Students About Autonomous Cars Using Rubber Ducks
As technology advances, we are getting closer and closer to seeing fully-autonomous vehicles on our roads. Many drivers already own cars with semi-autonomous safety technology, such as lane-departure warning and…
The Luigi Death Stare is the Best Death Stare
We, as a culture, are fascinated by badasses. Snake Plissken (he leads the list because of course he does). Ellen Ripley. Wolverine. Han Solo. Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Teddy Roosevelt.…
Who Is the Actress Playing the Awkward Grandma in BMW’s X5 Commercials?
Who is this mysterious woman? We have the answer! Photo: BMW USA It didn’t take long for us to become fans of the awkward, dirty grandmother who disclosed her husband’s…
Review: Dallas & Robo – Episode 1: “Aces Wild”
Strap in for plenty of innuendos and pop culture references It’s been 10 months since the news broke that John Cena and Kat Dennings were set to star in an…
The Origin and Meaning of Padiddle, the One-Headlight Car Game
Before smartphones kept passengers occupied during car rides, families had other ways of passing time on the road. Activities like “I Spy” engaged travelers with their surroundings, turning passing landmarks…
Winter Weather Myths: Does Road Salt Actually Cause Rust on Cars?
As snow falls from the sky and freezes on the ground, your neighborhood streets are no doubt covered in copious amounts of road salt, melting the ice and turning it…
How To Replace the Battery in Your Car’s Key Fob
If your car key fob’s range has diminished, the buttons aren’t responding to your touch, or the vehicle is having trouble recognizing its proximity, the key fob battery is probably…
Michael Bay Selling His 1967 Camaro SS Bumblebee at Barrett-Jackson
Lovers of good cars and bad movies, take note: filmmaker Michael Bay is auctioning off the 1967 Chevy Camaro SS “Bumblebee” from the fourth Transformers movie at Barrett-Jackson. The distinctive…
Cul-de-sacs Might Kill You
Before I moved out of my family home, I lived my whole life on cul-de-sacs. My parents appreciated them because they were quieter streets, away from the traffic and speeding…
Do Drivers Purposefully Swerve to Hit Animals on the Road?
Turtles crossing the road…are they safe from belligerent drivers? Photo: squamatologist via CC Human beings are capable of some dark and demented things, but would people purposefully swerve onto the…
Subaru to Defend Rally Title with Bucky Lasek at 2016 Sno*Drift Rally
Bucky Lasek will represent Subaru Rally Team USA at the Sno*Drift Rally at the end of this month Subaru Rally Team USA announced yesterday that driver Bucky Lasek will be…
Electrified G80 Makes History as First Genesis EV
Photo: Genesis Unveiled at last month’s Auto Shanghai 2021, the Electrified G80 sedan is leading the way as Genesis’ first all-electric vehicle. More for Your Money: Genesis G80 wins J.D.…
Kimiko Kidd, Author at The News Wheel
For the latest model year, the sporty 2025 Chevrolet Blazer gained new… The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is a stylish crossover that delivers exceptional handling… The 2024 Subaru Impreza is the…
Hyundai Azera History
Hyundai Azera History The Hyundai Azera was considered Hyundai’s flagship vehicle until the larger Hyundai Genesis sedan was introduced. Currently the Azera is slotted between the midsize Sonata and the…
2021 Hyundai Palisade Overview
Photo: Hyundai As Hyundai’s largest SUV, the 2021 Palisade boasts three rows with space for up to eight people. Thanks to a quiet ride, comfortable interior, and a suite of…
Lando Norris's F1 Title Fight Fades in Barcelona
Photo: fuji.tim via CC Lando Norris finished second at the Spanish Grand Prix and showed little of his usual cheer. Since bagging his first-ever win in Miami earlier this year,…
Seven Automakers Create IONNA, New U.S. Charging Network
Photo: IONNA Last year, seven global automakers — BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis — announced the formation of a new joint venture that would add 30,000…
The Story of Disney's Lost World's Fair Attraction: Ford's Magic Skyway
The minds behind Disneyland and the Ford Motor Company joined forces during the 1964 World’s Fair to create an attraction unlike any other Photo: Anthony Conti For both Ford Motor…
Why “Supernatural’s” 1967 Impala SS is More Character Than Car
For eight (soon to be nine) seasons, the CW’s Supernatural has filled some of that aching void left by the absences of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel and become…
Do Black Cars Get Hotter? And Tricks to Cool Your Car Interior
Photo: Kelly via Pexels Because black colors absorb heat and white colors reflect it, common intuition says that black cars get hotter in the sun. But what does science have…
2017 Honda Ridgeline Named North American Truck of the Year in Detroit
It took a long time for Honda to retool its original Ridgeline—eleven years, in fact, between the first and second generation. But it was time well spent, as proven by…
Consumer Reports Ranking of Most Reliable Used Cars Is Exactly What You’d Expect
Photo: Toyota Using data from its annual auto surveys, Consumer Reports put out its first-ever ranking of the most reliable used cars, and the result is exactly what you’d expect:…
Quick Guide to Formula One Constructors
After writing my last Formula One article it occurred to me that to the uninitiated, the topic of Formula One teams and engine suppliers may be confusing. For instance, McLaren…
2017 Honda Ridgeline Only Pickup Truck to Achieve Top Safety Pick+ Rating
Honda continues to put the rest of the truck world to shame with its 2017 Ridgeline. Not only did the Ridgeline blow away the Silverado and F-150 in the old…
