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Adam Levine Sang in a GT-R Sort Of
News: Adam Levine sang in a GT-R and was handsome in doing so Last week, Nissan put out a press release that was all like “OMG U GUYZ we r…
All-New 2021 Buick Envision Arrives at Dealerships
Photo: Buick The fully redesigned 2021 Buick Envision just went on sale at dealerships across the country. Among other highlights, this upscale compact SUV boasts a new look both inside…
2021 Honda Ridgeline Gets Rugged
Photo: Honda The 2021 Honda Ridgeline has arrived with rugged new styling, something it had desperately needed to appeal to those for whom function matters more than form. The Ridgeline…
Patent Suggests Ford Mustang Hybrid Could Get a V8
Photo: Ford / YouTube We know that the Ford Mustang Hybrid is coming, but we don’t know very much about it — apart from what it might wind up looking…
How the Monster Jam Freestyle Event Is Scored
One of the most exciting events during Monster Jam shows is freestyling. Each monster truck driver takes his or her truck through the course, smashing their way around—and through—obstacles. These…
Ford Virtual Crash Tests Mean Safer Cars
Work smarter, not harder – which is exactly what Ford is doing when it comes to their crash tests and safety data analysis. Ford uses a combination of virtual and…
Enter Our INDYCAR Unplugged Giveaway to Win a Fun Racing Board Game!
UPDATE: THE GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. LOOK FOR MORE GIVEAWAYS FROM THE NEWS WHEEL. Just like a real-live motorsports race, a board game night brings together friends and family to share nail-biting…
The New and Improved 2020 Outlander PHEV
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi recently revealed details on the improvements made to the new 2020 Outlander PHEV. As an already award-winning model, there is hope that…
10 Slowest-Selling Vehicles of 2017
As families grow and people spend their lives taking road trips (cause, let’s be honest, the airlines kind of suck), SUVs have become far more mainstream. The success of SUVs…
Study Questions Accuracy of In-Dash Fuel Economy Displays
Photo: The News Wheel Most drivers have been guilty of pushing the limits of their fuel tank, driving when the fuel gauge is past “E.” I know I have endured…
First Look at the 2021 GMC Canyon Denali
The new Canyon is still set for release in late 2020 Photo: General Motors The beginning of 2020 saw the reveal of GMC’s new 2021 Canyon AT4. This was only…
Ford Buys 12 Freezers for COVID-19 Vaccine
Ford purchases a dozen freezers for COVID-19 vaccine storage Photo: Ford With a vaccine for COVID-19 seemingly on the horizon at last, Ford Motor Company is gearing up with a…
Surprise! Ford Confirms Ranger for 2019, Bronco for 2020
Couched within a press release that outlines Ford’s “City of Tomorrow” (more on that later) and reaffirming Saturday’s unveiling of the 2018 Ford F-150 comes confirmation of perhaps the worst-kept…
Detroit to Host Concours d’Elegance of America Auto Event in 2022
The Detroit Institute of Arts will host the Concours d’Elegance of America in 2022 Photo: Sailko via CC BY 3.0 Detroit’s calendar of fall 2022 auto events is filling up…
[VIDEO] Brutal Crash at NASCAR Race Requires 13 Fans To Undergo Medical Evaluations
NASCAR driver Austin Dillon’s car went airborne and collided with the fence that separates fans from the track Photo: Jay W. Pennell via Twitter Sometimes fans of NASCAR jokingly say…
The Nissan TITAN XD Gets A Beach Makeover
Summer is here, and while it brings heat waves and humidity it also has prime weather for lounging by the water. If you love the feel of sand between your…
2016 Subaru BRZ Overview
The 2016 Subaru BRZ will hit dealerships this fall In a world full of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, the Subaru BRZ stands alone. It is the only model in the Subaru…
The Story Behind Those Funny TxDOT Safety Signs
Photo: Shamir Andres Electronic billboards in Texas are fairly utilitarian — they’re used to notify drivers of traffic delays, Amber alerts and detours. That all changes when the holidays roll…
2022 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Will Have Revised Engine Lineup
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss Photo: Chevrolet The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 will be getting a revised design for the next model year,…
2021 Mustang Mach-E GT Coming to Europe
Hi, I’m the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and I go so fast for you Photo: Ford Though it was all but written in stone, Ford Motor Company handily confirms…
2017 Acura MDX Overview
The 2017 Acura MDX is the company’s flagship SUV and it combines elegant exterior styling with loads of standard safety features, which helps keep this luxury crossover safe while out…
DeLorean DMC-12s to Return, Possibly With Big GM Muscle Under Hood
Lovers of Back to the Future are shortly going to lose their minds, because the US government just passed the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2015, allowing replica…
Fiat Announces Significant Changes for 2017 Panda
Drivers will be able to enjoy a new Uconnect infotainment system in the 2017 Fiat Panda Cross Not to be confused with Designer’s hit rap song that goes by the…
Everyone in the Early 2000s Drove a Lexus SC 430
Wait. You had a party without Regina? That calls for “fugly slut” in the Burn Book. Photo: Paramount Pictures, 2004 The 2016 presidential election brought about many crazy things on…
GM Gets $36.4M Government Contract for Heavy-Duty Suburbans
Photo: GM The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded General Motors Defense a $36.4 million contract that will involve producing 10 heavy-duty Suburban SUVs. The contract gives GM Defense exclusive…
Ford Reveals Range Figures for Mustang Mach-E GT, GT Performance Edition
Track-ready Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition has impressive long-range chops Photo: Ford Ford has revealed the EPA-estimated ranges for the upcoming Mustang Mach-E GT and Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition.…
Buick Sales Decline 5.2% in April; Encore Sales Strong
2015 Buick Encore Photo: © General Motors Total sales of Buick vehicles in the United States were down 5.2% in April with 18,224 vehicles sold. The bulk of Buicks sold…
5 Common Car Maintenance Issues in Summer
Avoid calling for help by taking preemptive measures with your car Summer is the season of slowing down and taking it easy. But when it comes to car maintenance, you…
Cadillac Global Sales Highest for Full Year Since 1986
2017 Cadillac XT5 Cadillac’s global sales totaled 308,692 vehicles in 2016, a 30-year best for the brand. Sales increased 11.1% over 2015 thanks primarily to massive growth in China, which…
Canadian Pricing Announced for 2020 Genesis G90
Photo: Genesis Coming soon to Canadian dealerships, the 2020 Genesis G90 features a major redesign and a price tag of just under $90,000. The good news for prospective buyers: The…
Are All American Automakers Unreliable? Buick Finally Proves Otherwise
Photo: © General Motors For years–especially after numerous safety scares and bailouts–people have been wondering if American automakers are as “reliable” and “reputable” as we all thought they were. Has the…
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The imposing and powerful 2022 Yukon is GMC’s largest SUV. Boasting tough capabilities and large amounts of space for passengers and cargo, the full-size Yukon also presents an array of…
Gasly: Honda Not Only Reason for Performance Slump
Photo: Artes Max Both Pierre Gasly and Brendon Hartley struggled with pace issues at the 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but while some were quick to lay the blame at Honda’s…
Cadillac Ranch Changes Look for a Good Cause
Cadillac Ranch Photo by Drriss & Marrionn, CC Stonehenge… the Taj Mahal… Cadillac Ranch. These are some of the great manmade wonders of the world. The latter is found in…
Buy This Ghostbusters Car Right Now Because Bill Murray
The original 1959 Cadillac ECTO-1 ambulance Children of the ‘80s, stop what you’re doing right now. If you’ve ever dressed up as Ghostbusters for Halloween or fantasized about what you’d…
Why Do Cars Have Four Wheels?
There are certain aspects of automobiles that we’ve always taken for granted, like the fact that they have an engine, require fuel, and run on four wheels. As some of…
Social Media Contest Yields Six Awesome Lego Car Replicas
The six winners at a Lego car cruise-in Photo: Auto Trader Campaigns for UK via YouTube Lego®s make everything awesome–especially cars. From a T1 Camper Van to an Isetta, any…
Do Deer Whistles Keep Deer Away?
Photo: Dwight Burdette So, as we get further into deer mating season, the danger increases of a possible collision as the animals wander into roadways. Some local governments deploy methods…
2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition Overview
2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition The Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition is a special version of the 2014 Toyota Tundra that pays tribute to founding of JLC Ranch, the ranch that…
Buy A Ghostbusters Ecto-1 NES Console For Just $500
For the love of bustin’: This Ghostbusters Ecto-1 NES console is being auctioned off on eBay The original Ectomobile, or Ecto-1 – a modified 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor – has joined…
Honda ‘Very Close’ to Matching Renault, Says F1 Project Lead
Photo: Jake Archibald Honda has had a tough time in Formula One ever since its return to the sport in 2015. Each year the engine constructor dramatically changed its power…
Chevy Bolt is July’s Best-Selling EV despite Being Available in Only 18 States
The battle for the best-selling EV in the United States is mostly unnoticed as the majority of car buyers continue to drive off dealership lots with good old gasoline-powered cars.…
Ten Cars Crooks Steal Most in North Carolina
I sure hope this car has some giddy up or my time is up. North Carolina is a beautiful place to visit, but you may not want to stay there…
Cadillac Looks to Boost CTS Sedan Sales with New V2V Safety Tech
The new vehicle-to-vehicle safety technology can alert the driver of slippery conditions, disabled vehicles, and other potentially hazardous obstacles Photo: © General Motors Even though the third-generation Cadillac CTS was…
Lincoln SUVs Score Highest Retail Sales in 17 Years
The Lincoln Corsair was the brand’s top-selling vehicle in 2020 Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Motor Company capped off 2020 with its new Corsair and Aviator delivering year-over-year sales gains in December.…
Honda: McLaren Found it Hard to Adapt to Change
Photo: Matt Buck The news recently came out that McLaren and Honda would split ways at the end of the 2017 Formula One season and already the agreement is beginning…
New WRX and WRX STI Upgrades at NAIAS from Subaru
The Subaru WRX and WRX STI received some decent updates for 2018 Earlier in the month at the Detroit Auto Show, Subaru unveiled upgraded versions of both the WRX and…
Deaths Caused by Drivers Running Red Lights Hits Highest Number in 10 Years
In 2017, reckless drivers who ran red lights on U.S. roads contributed to the deaths of 939 people. This is an increase of 28 percent compared to data sourced in…
2018 United States GP: Kimi Holds Off Verstappen and Hamilton for Victory
There was a good chance Lewis Hamilton would be crowned Formula One champion at the 2018 United Grand Prix, and although Sebastian Vettel tried his hardest to make it happen…
2015 Japanese Grand Prix Recap: Put Away Your Tinfoil
Suzuka circuit Photo: Carlos Honda This recap will be a shorter one, but before I go on—put away your tinfoil hats, everyone, because Mercedes is back on top. After the…
