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Chrysler Town & Country Makes Big Impact in November
The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country posted record November sales The Chrysler Town & Country might look like an everyday minivan, but it’s actually more rough-and-tumble than you’d think. In…
Cadillac Hosts Fashion Shows at its NYC Headquarters
A Retail Lab will be opening at the Cadillac House one day after the fashion shows conclude Photo: © General Motors When many people hear the words “New York Fashion…
Meet the 8-Second Mitsubishi Evo X
For all his talk of 10-second cars, maybe Dominic Toretto should have given the Mitsubishi Evo X a try rather than his usual Dodge-sponsored American muscle car. The Evo X…
The Most Distinctive Vehicle For Each Of The 50 States
Ohio sure does love their Chevy Cruzes It’s no secret that the three most popular vehicles in the US, according to sales, are the 2015 Ford F-150, 2015 Chevy Silverado,…
Tackle Tailgating with the Honda Ridgeline
Ever gone tailgating with the Honda Ridgeline? As much as KFC and FOX NFL Sunday want to make you accept couchgating as an unhealthy alternative to regular tailgating, it just…
What to Do If You Get Trapped Inside Your Car
An auto emergency tool like this one is the most effective way to break a window if you’re trapped inside your vehicle. Photo: The Grommet With today’s sophisticated vehicles, there…
William Clay Ford Dies at 88
William Clay Ford It is with heavy hearts that we at The News Wheel report that William Clay Ford of Ford Motor Company passed away yesterday, March 9, 2014, from…
Nissan Foundation Announces Grant Awards
The Nissan Foundation was created in 1992 as a way for Nissan to give back to the communities it operates in. It focuses on providing funding for programs and organizations that…
The Hellcat V8 Engine Almost Wasn’t a Thing
When Dodge unveiled the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat in the spring—and then the 2015 Charger SRT Hellcat over the summer—the game changed dramatically. Other performance carmakers were shaking in their…
A Closer Look at the World's 5 Tallest Bridges
For some, driving across bridges is thrilling. For others, it’s a nightmare they have to face on nearly every road trip. Bridges give drivers a mix of emotions, with some…
Performance Vehicle of Texas is the 2021 Toyota Supra
Photo: Toyota The new 2021 Toyota Supra was named Performance Vehicle of Texas in the Texas Auto Writers Association’s 2021 Auto Roundup. This is one of the most coveted awards…
Brad Keselowski’s NASCAR Victories Mark Sweep for Ford
Brad Keselowski Takes the Checkered Flag This past weekend was one for the books for Brad Keselowski and Ford’s NASCAR presence. Brad Keselowski’s NASCAR victories this weekend—both in the Nationwide…
Michigan Central Station Cost Ford a Cool $90M
Michigan Central Station will be integral to Ford’s electric and autonomous vehicle development When asked for a quote on the fact that Ford paid $90 million for Michigan Central Station…
What to Do If an Animal Runs Into the Road
Photo: Smaeten For all of the animal lovers out there, the idea of hitting a furry creature while driving is probably one of your worst nightmares. But we see it…
Chevy-Backed Harris Poll Survey Finds Parents Like Road Trips Even If They're Stressful
In case you missed it, Thanksgiving is coming up very soon. It’s a time for much rejoicing with friends and family you may not get to see as often as…
Aldred: Encore Could Receive More Powerful Engine
2015 Buick Encore Photo: © General Motors Duncan Aldred is all-systems-go on the Buick Encore. The vice president of Buick-GMC went on the record with Automotive News, saying that the…
Toyota Tacomas Are Ticketed More Than Any Other Trucks
The Toyota Tacoma is the most ticketed truck in America Tacoma drivers, Tacoma drivers, whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when they come for you? All right, now that I’ve…
Is Your Car Really the Safest Place to Be During a Thunderstorm?
Photo: Pixabay When lightning strikes, most of us know the basics: stay away from telephone poles, don’t hide under a tree, and avoid standing in any puddles or other bodies…
Ford Fund Detroit-Area COVID-19 Relief Efforts Underway
Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company is lending its manufacturing and strategic expertise to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s also working to give back in different ways on…
Oh Look, Another Special-Edition Toyota 86
The new-generation Toyota 86 is quickly becoming a popular platform for special edition models. Germany, for instance, got the limited-edition “Tiger” Toyota GT86. North America got the rather awkwardly-named Toyota…
Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0 Shown at NYIAS
The Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0 was unveiled today at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), and it emphasizes everything that we love about the brand’s formidable sports car.…
Hyundai's 2019 Veloster N and 2019 Kona Win KBB Best Buy Awards
The 2019 Hyundai Veloster N Two Hyundai vehicles were recently honored with Best Buy Awards from Kelley Blue Book: the 2019 Veloster N and the 2019 Kona. These annual awards…
Chevrolet Races to Increase Equinox Inventories Once Again
Chevy is racing to ensure that Equinox supply matches Equinox demand Precisely one month ago today, the nearly month-long strike at the CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Ontario officially came to…
Scion FR-S Named 2014 Best Sports Car for the Money
If you read the recently released U.S. News & World Report 2014 Best Cars for the Money list, you may have noticed a familiar face (or fascia). Some call it…
[VIDEO] Hellcat Vs. Stingray: The Ultimate Drag Race
Hellcat Vs. Stingray Last year, Chevy unleashed the Corvette Stingray, and everybody went wild. But the Stingray’s thunder didn’t last long when Dodge’s Hellcat engine pounced from within the Challenger…
Prep Your Car Now for Back-to-School Carpools
Although it feels like summer just got started, the sad (or happy, depending on your household) reality is that the first day of school is fast approaching, which means if…
‘Attention Dipstick’: Passive Aggressive Notes Left on Badly Parked Cars
Picture: IceBone There has been a rash of vigilante justice sweeping through Wells in the UK. However, rather than a group of angry millionaires in spandex, justice has come in…
FCA Partners with Habitat for Humanity Detroit
On Wednesday of this week, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Habitat for Humanity joined forces to kick off a collaborative effort to build a house a house on Maryland Street…
Human Rights Campaign Names Toyota a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality
Toyota believes in equal rights for all of its employees Each year, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) scrutinizes big companies to see how they fare when it comes to equality…
2016 Buick Cascada Priced at $33,990; Cascada Premium $36,990
Buick will be offering a convertible in the United States for the first time in a quarter-century when the 2016 Cascada drops later this year. To help give prospective drivers…
A Happy New Year So Far for Hyundai Sales
The Tucson was Hyundai’s sales leader for January Photo: Hyundai The new year started with a show of Hyundai sales strength as the automaker posted a 5 percent increase compared…
Jay Leno Takes Neil deGrasse Tyson for a Ride in His Jet Car
Not everyone loved Jay Leno when he was host of The Tonight Show on NBC, but we definitely aren’t getting tired of the car-related shenanigans he keeps getting involved in…
2014 Mitsubishi Mirage Tops Cars.com’s Top 10 New Cars for Penny Pinchers
You get a great value for your car with the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage. The term “penny pincher” in and of itself seems like a derisive one, but when every last…
Ford of Britain Restarting Production on May 18
A worker builds a diesel engine at the Dagenham Engine Plant Photo: Ford Ford of Britain is restarting production at its Dagenham Engine Plant and Bridgend Engine Plant on May…
Dodge “Wisdom” Commercial Takes Top Prize in Nielsen Global Automotive Advertising Awards
Don’t let her sweet appearance fool you—this woman is a badass There are few commercials out in the automotive world that are as memorable—and inspiring—as Dodge’s 2015 “Wisdom” Super Bowl…
Proposed 25 Percent Tariffs on Imported Vehicles Could Cost Automakers More Than 1 Million New Vehicle Sales a Year
Expect to see a much higher pricetag for most new vehicles if the proposed tariffs are put in place Earlier this year, the United States imposed tariffs on imports of…
Lincoln Continental Earns Spot in Robb Report's “Best of the Best” Issue
In the June issue of Robb Report magazine, the 2017 Lincoln Continental was named 2017 Best of the Best Luxury sedan in the Wheels category of the publication’s 29th annual…
Ford Driver Brad Keselowski Picks Up NASCAR Victory at Kentucky
Keselowski also won last weekend’s NASCAR race at Daytona Photo: © James Marvin Phelps In 2015, former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski only managed to win one race.…
Chrysler Gives Us 10 Reasons for College Grads to Buy the new Chrysler 200
“You just graduated from college? Good, now spend more money on this car.” – Chrysler If you’re a 20-something Facebooker, chances are you’ve seen a fair amount of photos in…
Brad Keselowski Appearing in Sharknado 3 for Some Reason
Have you ever seen a movie that swings so far below a zero on the 1-10 quality scale that it somehow becomes a 10? We’re talking so-bad-it’s-brilliant fare. Stuff like…
2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Production Begins
Dodge has begun production of the Charger SRT Hellcat. Deliveries are expected soon. The menacing Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat entered into production months ago and began shipping back in November…
Chevrolet Launches Equinox in China (18 Days After Vernal Equinox)
2018 Chevrolet Equinox The equinox, for those of you unaware, occurs twice every year—usually around September 22nd and March 20th—when the plane of the equator passes through the center of…
Europe Getting a Stylish Ford Mustang55 Special Edition
The Ford Mustang55 Special Edition comes to Europe in August Photo: Ford Motor Company This past April, Ford celebrated 55 years of the inimitable Ford Mustang with celebrations around the…
Hyundai Canada Posts 2.7 Percent February Sales Increase
The Tucson SUV was Hyundai Canada’s bestselling model in February Photo: Hyundai Hyundai Canada celebrated a successful February, reporting a 2.7 increase in sales over the same period last year.…
Are We Getting a Chrysler 200 Diesel Variant?
The 2015 Chrysler 200 was a key player for Chrysler Group’s August 2014 sales. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) might soon be offering a Chrysler 200 diesel variant here in the…
This Christmas, Make Someone Buy You a Camaro Vs Everybody T-Shirt
Have you already given friends and family your Christmas list? Yes? In that case, give them a Festivus list and put this bitchin’ Camaro Vs Everybody t-shirt number one with a…
2014 Scion tC Overview | Specs, Features, MPG
The 2014 Scion tC has all new styling cues, along with upgraded interior features and an improved automatic transmission. 2014 Scion tC Exterior An aggressive front fascia, sculpted hood, and…
Keselowski Wins, Advances Thanks to Kenseth
Brad Keselowski = America Just when you think he’s out, he pulls himself right back in. Brad Keselowski took the checkered flag at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday after what could…
Toyota Corolla Hot Hatch Could Be Coming in 3 Years
Whenever a new hatchback is unveiled, the inevitable question follows: will there be a hot hatch variant? And such a question is even more poignant with a car like the…
10 Fun Facts About The Daytona 500 You Might Not Know
The Daytona 500 is the first points race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup season and it’s also the biggest event of the year. Nicknamed the “Great American Race,” the event…
