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Jeep Considers Building Smaller SUV Than Renegade
Jeep is considering introducing a vehicle that is smaller than the Renegade (pictured above) The success of the Jeep Renegade around the world has come as a bit of surprise…
EVs Get Greener as US Electricity's Carbon Emissions Reach 25-Year Low
One of the most persistent and annoying arguments pushed in online comments sections against electric vehicles is that, although an electric vehicle may not put out emissions from its own…
2015 Ford Mustang GT Line-Lock Benefits Drag Racers
April 17 may have come and gone, but we’re not done drooling over Mustangs quite yet. (Will we ever be?) The latest Mustang news concerns one of the latest Mustang…
Production of the Chevrolet Blazer Is Officially Underway
The release of the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer is reportedly just around the corner Due to a growing demand for new crossovers and SUVs, Chevrolet could not have picked a better…
Wireless Charging Is Rapidly on the Way
Electric vehicles have one particular convenient feature that beats out internal combustion engines: the ability to “refuel” from home, in your driveway, while you sleep. Now, that process looks to…
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix Recap: Rosberg Wins Again as Hamilton Complains
The lovely circuit from above. If you don’t watch Formula 1 and are looking for an exciting race to grab your interest in the sport, you can skip a viewing…
FOUR WHEELER Names 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Pickup Truck of the Year
The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, the high-performance off-road variant of the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado, has snagged the title of FOUR WHEELER’s Pickup Truck of the Year. The 29th annual entry…
California to Double Down on Electric Vehicle Rebates to Fight Emissions
Photo: byronv2 California is having a bit of a problem with its air pollution. Despite probably being the lead state in eco-conscious and especially air-quality-conscious regulations, its population still seems…
Edmunds Names 2019 Ram 1500 Best Family Truck of 2019
2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn IV The top honor of the 2019 Best Family Truck goes to the well-equipped and family-friendly 2019 Ram 1500. The editors at Edmunds were in…
Cars.com Editors Name 2019 Ram 1500 Best Pickup Truck of the Year
2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn The 2019 Ram 1500 continues to gain favor with drivers and automotive experts. The latest attention comes from the editors at Cars.com, who named the…
ArtCenter College of Design Students Draw the Future of Lincoln Quiet Flight
ArtCenter students worked in teams to imagine the look of Lincoln Quiet Flight in 2040 Photo: Lincoln Lincoln is well into developing the next evolution of its Quiet Flight DNA.…
Subaru Releases Info on 2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru WRX STI
Late last month, Subaru announced that the 2016 Subaru WRX and the 2016 Subaru WRX STI (performance version) would be arriving at dealerships this summer. When they arrive, they will…
[VIDEO] 2015 Subaru WRX STI Rally Car Debuts, Wins at Sno*Drift Rally
The 2015 Subaru WRX STI rally car debuted over the weekend at the Sno*Drift Rally. Hark! The day has finally come (and gone). The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI rally…
Cadillac Sets All-Time Sales Record in China
Cadillac’s newest high-tech facility in Shanghai is producing both the CT6 sedan and XT5 SUV Photo: © General Motors The Chinese have bought a record number of Cadillac cars and…
WRX STI Special Edition Photos
Subaru of America, Inc. revealed 2013 Subaru WRX and WRX STI Special Editions at the 2013 SEMA Show. Subaru of America, Inc. revealed 2013 Subaru WRX and WRX STI Special…
Report: You Probably Don’t Tip Your Uber Driver
Photo: Quote Catalog As Americans, there are situations where you definitely tip, and others that are greyer. For example, you should always tip your wait staff at a restaurant, but…
Chevy Raises Discount on the 2019 Silverado 1500
While many automakers offer significant discounts on models around New Year’s, others provide sales incentives a bit later. GMC, for instance, has been offering a 19-percent discount on certain Sierra…
2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI Earn TOP SAFETY PICK
Even this dummy is excited to be driving the 2015 WRX Didn’t already have enough reasons to love the 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI? Perhaps you’re one of those…
Toyota Produces One Millionth Corolla in Mississippi
Photo: ©Toyota Some automakers celebrate the production of their first million vehicles. Others celebrate the one millionth production of a specific model…Toyota, meanwhile, is celebrating the one millionth Corolla built…
Toyota Won’t Stop Teasing the New Tundra
Photo: Toyota We get it, Toyota — you’ve got a new truck coming. The automaker first teased the upcoming, next-generation Tundra back in May, and ever since an image of…
Theresa May Rushed to Save Vauxhall Jobs
General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra Earlier this month, British Prime Minister Theresa May placed a call to Mary Barra, the head of General Motors. Instead of talking about…
2017 Chicago Auto Show Preview: Here’s What You Can Expect from General Motors
This year is the 109th anniversary of the Chicago Auto Show. Every winter, automakers from all around the globe gather in Chicago to display their newest and most innovative vehicle…
What’s the Point of Gears Anyway?
Because most drivers in the United States buy cars with automatic transmissions, it’s not uncommon for people to have little understanding of how gears work or even why they exist.…
Electrified COPO Camaro Goes to Auction in Monterey
Photo: Chevrolet The Specialty Equipment Market Association Show, or SEMA Show, is the perfect place for automakers and other tech companies to show off their weirdest and wackiest concepts and…
John Hennessey Raced the Camaro ZL1 & Challenger Hellcat, And Here's What Happened
The other day, as I was driving along, I was treated to the lovely sight of a super-lifted rust-bucket Chevy truck driven by a camouflage-garbed gentleman with an American flag…
Self-Driving Bus Dust-Up Starts in Columbus
We have known that self-driving vehicle testing was coming for our state’s capital of Columbus, Ohio (The News Wheel operates out of Dayton). We have also known self-driving vehicles will…
New Tech Turns GMC Hummer EV SUV Into Off-Road Monster
Photo: GMC Off-road dominance takes top priority in the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV — as illustrated by a pair of advanced technologies that will make their debut when this…
Mitsubishi Teases New Crossover Ahead of Geneva, Possibly Named Eclipse
Mitsubishi has unveiled a shadowy teaser image of its upcoming crossover, which it will reveal in full at the Geneva Motor Show. But if the announcement of a new compact…
4 Reasons Trucks Triumph Over Cars
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Photo: Chevrolet Trucks on the market today like the Chevrolet Silverado are more than just workhorses. Just because you don’t work in construction, need to haul…
2018 Subaru Impreza Overview
The Subaru Impreza is the perfect compact sedan for your commute, a road trip with some friends, or even a vehicle for the family. With five-passenger seating and fuel efficiency up…
Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid Snags Mid-Size Luxury SUV of Texas Award
Photo: Volvo As hybrid vehicles, all-electric models, and plug-in hybrids (or hybrid hybrids, as I’ve taken to calling them) continue to grow in popularity, Volvo continues to prove its mettle…
The Japanese Electric Car That’s Faster Than Tesla
The Aspark Owl at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show Photo: Matti Blume Last year, it seemed like Tesla was on top of the electric car game. With an acceleration rate…
We Finally Have an All-New Toyota Sequoia
Photo: Toyota After a decade and a half, we finally have an all-new Toyota Sequoia. The rugged full-size SUV has stretched its second generation for what seems like an eternity,…
Guide to Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Off-Road Trims and Packages
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Photo: Chevrolet For drivers who like to leave the pavement, the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 lineup boasts multiple off-road options. Here’s a look at this…
New Chevrolet Contest Searches for Two Kid Reporters to Send to the MLB All-Star Game
Chevy is searching for some intrepid young reporters to send to Major League Baseball’s biggest event of the year Chevrolet currently serves as the Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball.…
Outlander PHEV Named to List of Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars
The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV recently landed a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s list of the 10 Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars Under…
World Cup of Cars: Honduras vs. Ecuador
Your Friday night World Cup matchup puts Honduras against Ecuador at Arena da Baixada, Curitiba. Both lost their opening round matchups, and both also lost their first matchups in our…
Jim Hackett Named New Ford Motor Company President and CEO; Farley, Hinrichs, Klevorn Take New Roles
New Ford President and CEO Jim Hackett Ford Motor Company on Monday announced that Jim Hackett, former CEO of Steelcase, will replace Mark Fields as president and CEO. Fields, 56,…
Name Game: Mazda’s SKYACTIV on the Tip of Tongues
Mazda’s SKYACTIV powers the 2014 Mazda6 To create a unique and identifiable brand, companies often need to create equally unique and identifiable names. Think back to a time before Google…
2023 Cadillac Escalade-V Detailed Specs Arriving in May
Photo: Cadillac It’s time to get excited! In January, Cadillac officially announced that it would be expanding the heart-pumping V-Series lineup with the 2023 Escalade. However, no additional information was…
New Ford Developer Conference Announced for June 2014
Ford has announced that it will continue its ground-breaking ways by hosting the auto industry’s first developer conference in June. The Ford Developer Conference will focus on expanding mobile app…
Report: Lincoln FINALLY Considering Going Back to Actual Names
The Lincoln Continental Concept: a taste of things to come? Lincoln has been doing a lot to change its perception among luxury customers, but there’s always been one thing that’s…
Formula One 2018: Pre-Season Testing – Final Recap
Photo: Artex Max The last day of pre-season testing for the 2018 Formula One championship has come to an end, with both Ferrari drivers setting the quickest lap times and…
2015 Sienna Named Best in Class Minivan
The spacious and spunky 2015 Toyota Sienna was named the Best in Class Minivan at the fifth annual New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) Technology Conference. This year’s NEMPA Technology…
New Dark Moon Blue Color Coming to the 2021 Buick Encore
This striking color scheme is new to the 2021 Buick Encore Photo: Buick The colors of our vehicles can say a lot about us. Some people prefer brighter reds and…
David Higgins Dominates Again at Oregon Trail Rally
David Higgins wins again at Oregon Trail Rally David Higgins, Subaru Rally Team USA driver, has been on what you might call a big, old roll. Not only has he…
Mazda's Compression-Ignition Gas Engine Now Has a Name: SKYACTIV-X
Mazda has said for some time that it would be introducing a new kind of gasoline engine that would use compression to ignite its fuel, rather than using spark plugs like most…
F-150 Named Official Winter Vehicle of New England (in May)
The 2015 F-150 can be equipped with a snow plow kit If there’s one thing with which New England is automatically associated, it’s harsh winter weather. (No, I wasn’t planning…
12 Great Artists Who've Painted Stunning Car Artwork
There’s no better way to show off your interests, your perspective on life, and your appreciation for beauty than hanging a fine work of art on your living room wall.…
Chevy Bolt Heads to Europe (Wearing an Opel Badge)
General Motors is very excited about its new, long-distance electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Bolt, revealed in all its production-model glory at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. At the…
