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2017 Nissan Armada Deemed Test Drive Must
2017 Nissan Armada Platinum Pulling ahead of more than 300 current or next model-year options, the 2017 Nissan Armada has earned Autotrader’s designation of being a “Must Test Drive” vehicle…
The New York Daily News Names the Chrysler Pacifica the Best Minivan of 2017
Another day, another award At this point, it hardly feels like reporting that the Chrysler Pacifica has won another award is news at all. Somewhat ike a medieval dragon, the…
[PHOTOS] Nissan IMs Concept Unveiled in Detroit
The Detroit Auto Show is taking its final winter bow this month before it moves to warmer months in 2020, and the biggest automakers in the world are there to…
GMC, The Official Vehicle of the NFL, Ready for Super Week 2014
GMC is the Official Vehicle of the NFL Are you ready for some football? If you watched yesterday’s Pro Bowl, the answer is an emphatic yes—the first non-conferenced all-star exhibition…
New Study Ranks Raleigh as the Best City for Drivers, and Detroit as the Worst
All you wanted to do was enjoy a peaceful gripe session about last night’s annoying commute. But that one annoying guy just had to chime in: “Oh, so you think…
Hyundai PassoCorto Concept Car Production Chances Slim
Every once in awhile, the car industry gives us a car that practically oozes sexiness. This year, that car comes from an unexpected brand—Hyundai. Yeah, we’ll repeat that for those…
IED Hyundai PassoCorto Concept is Italian Students’ Pet Project
In order to achieve the freshest designs, it’s often a good idea to turn to young minds and their fresh eyes. This is precisely what Hyundai did in order to…
What Made Texas Roadways More Dangerous During Lockdown?
Photo: daveynin via CC It seems like a paradox — although there were fewer drivers on the road during the Lone Star State’s pandemic stay-at-home order, there was also an…
Nissan e-NV200 Debuts in Geneva
Nissan e-NV200 Nissan is a pioneer when it comes to electric vans, and the brand-new Nissan e-NV200 takes the bar even higher. Nissan introduced the e-NV200 at the 2014 Geneva…
2017 Kia Cadenza Overview
The Kia Cadenza is known for offering luxurious features for a value-oriented price, and the 2017 model is no exception. This large sedan has undergone a complete redesign compared to…
VW’s Chattanooga Plant Produces its 1-Millionth Vehicle
VW Chattanooga celebrates a major milestone after restarting production Photo: Volkswagen In 2011, Volkswagen opened a new production plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The first car to roll off the assembly…
2017 Chevrolet Suburban Overview
The Chevrolet Suburban is one of the oldest SUV names in the world, bringing its brand of sturdy capability to the roads since 1935. Unlike crossovers, whose architecture is based…
Hurry'Cup! Review: A Fast-Paced, Family Racing Game
If there’s one thing motorsport racing isn’t, it’s definitely not slow. The best races are when drivers put the pedal to the metal. So why are many car racing board games so slowly-paced…
Nissan Speaks Against Hard Brexit
Nissan has been pushing against the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union since before the referendum in 2016. It’s not completely surprising, considering that the brand is part of…
Best Camping Accessories for Your GMC Yukon
The spaciousness and towing capability of the GMC Yukon make it the perfect vehicle to transport you and your family on camping trips. And with these purposeful GM accessories, it’s…
Chevy Unveils “Wheels & Wings” Statue Displayed at Little Caesars Arena
Chevrolet has been the official vehicle of the Detroit Red Wings since 2015, and it takes its partnership with the legendary hockey team to a new level in 2017 as…
Lincoln Debuts New Nautilus Commercial at Grammys
Jon Batiste pretends to play the piano key shifter in ‘Ivory Steps’ Photo: Lincoln Hey, did ya watch the Grammys on Sunday? No? Well, don’t sweat it. If the ratings…
Rest In Peace: Honda Insight Production Ends in February
Folks, it’s the end of an era. Remember back in December when reports starting rolling in saying that Honda was planning on dropping the ax on the Insight? Well, we…
Ford Announces Dearborn Research & Engineering Center Expansion
A rendering of the Dearborn Research & Engineering Center expansion Photo: Ford Motor Company With construction well underway on a massive new campus in Corktown, Ford has announced additional plans…
Infographic: Everything You Need to Know about the 2017 Cadillac XT5
There have been plenty of exciting new cars that have made their debut in 2016, such as the Acura NSX supercar, Cadillac CT6 flagship sedan, and Buick Cascada convertible, but…
Nico Rosberg is the Formula 1 World Champion after Nail-Biting Finale
Nico Rosberg and his wife Vivian celebrate with the Mercedes F1 team The last race of the 2016 Formula 1 World Championship at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi…
Death and Titles: How to Obtain Ownership of a Deceased Person’s Car
Photo: The News Wheel Just because you’re in possession of your family member’s vehicle doesn’t mean you automatically own it. Your name isn’t on the title nor is it registered…
Honda Surprises With 20 Percent Rise in Profits
Photo: JD Hancock via CC Today, Honda surprised many by reporting a 20% increase in fiscal first quarter profits. Apparently, the costs of the Japanese automaker’s airbag recall were offset…
2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class For the 2014 model year, the ML350 will now be able to be outfitted with the ML550’s AMG styling cues, thanks to a…
NHTSA Urges Automakers to be Pioneers in Safety
The Scion iA is renowned for offering a standard pre-collision system In the last few years, automotive safety recalls have almost become the norm. The most notable recalls of the…
[VIDEO] Jimmy Kimmel Becomes an Uber Driver
Jimmy Kimmel becomes an Uber driver. Late night TV has been producing some high quality stuff as of late (please tell us you’re seen Jimmy Fallon and Will.I.Am perform “Ew”),…
Toyota & Subaru to Build New EV Platform and SUVs
Photo: Toyota Toyota and Subaru have they will jointly develop a new electric-car platform for midsize and large passenger vehicle — including both sedans and SUVs — as well as…
2014 BMW 5 Series Overview
2014 BMW 5 Series There’s a new member of the 2014 BMW 5 Series lineup with a diesel-fueled 535d sedan. The 550i powertrain has also seen a nice boost, making…
Mazdaspeed Not to Return for Some Time
2007 Mazdaspeed6 Bad news for fans of the good old “MPS” or “Mazdaspeed” performance cars: Mazda‘s Masahiro Moro (somewhat newly made president and CEO of Mazda North America) has said…
GM’s Speak Up For Safety Program Proves Effective
Recalls are never really a good thing. They have hit the industry hard, from ignition switches at GM, to widespread airbag problems, to diesel engines from VW that are made…
New Radiant Package Will Be Option on 2022 Cadillac CT4
The 2022 CT4-V Blackwing Photo: Cadillac The 2022 Cadillac CT4 allows you to customize the exterior look of the luxury sedan with the new Radiant Package. The 2022 CT4. To…
Toyota Wants You to Stay Safe on the Road This Summer
As the weather heats up, many of us are thinking of one thing only: vacation. Perhaps you plan on hitting the Caribbean for a cruise, or flying to some exotic…
Genesis Releases New Details on All-Electric GV60 SUV
Photo: Genesis Genesis has shared more details about the all-new GV60 SUV, which is set to make history as the premium brand’s first dedicated EV model. The Exciting Future of…
2005 – 2010 Honda Odyssey Recall Affects Over 885K Vehicles
Issues with the 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey fuel strainer occurring when the strainer is exposed to acidic chemicals, like those in a car wash, have caused Honda to recall over 800,000…
3 All-Natural Car Air Fresheners You Can Make at Home
Car air fresheners are common, whether you have a little Christmas tree hanging from your dashboard or one of those vent clips, but they have a couple of downsides. First,…
Ford Fusion Energi History
Ford Fusion Energi History While the traditionally powered Ford Fusion was introduced in 2006, its plug-in hybrid counterpart, the Ford Fusion Energi, has only recently arrived on the market in…
Caspar Lee and Joe Sugg Round Out 'Hit the Road USA' Tour
Driving a NASA vehicle with massive g-forces was on the road trip to-do list YouTube has become a place where seemingly ordinary people can post videos and end up becoming…
Cadillac Debuts Elmiraj Concept Coupe, its Ode to ‘60s Greats
Cadillac’s future is looking bright. General Motors’ luxury brand has been selling like wildfire over the course of 2013, posting considerable gains in the month of July to help bolster…
GM Announces Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center
An architectural rendering of the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center Photo: General Motors General Motors has revealed that it is adding the new Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center to its…
GM to Bring Chevy Volt to China…as a Buick
China has been stirring up its automotive industry for some time now, partly due to it being the largest car market in the world, and also partly because, in combination…
Fire Ravages 26 Buses in Washington, School Promises to Carry on Regardless
Firefighters scrambled to a bus repair facility in Puyallup (pronounced Pew-allup), Washington, to battle a 2-alarm fire which consumed or damaged 26 brand-new school buses. Viewer submitted video of today’s…
January 2015 Car Recalls from Around the Auto Industry
After 2014—also known as the Year of the Recall—automakers are likely to be a lot more proactive when it comes to notifying customers of potential issues with their vehicles and…
How Blockchain Could Revolutionize the Automotive Industry
Blockchain technology has been working its way into countless industries across the globe in recent years and the automotive industry hasn’t escaped this revolution. In fact, the potential that blockchain…
Consumer Reports Takes New Chevy Volt for a Spin
When Americans shop for pretty much anything, especially big purchases, many turn to Consumer Reports as the ultimate guide to the correct choice. Cars are included in the publication’s wide domain,…
Buick Velite 5 (Basically, A Rebadged Chevy Volt) Launches in China
General Motors is ramping up its push to capitalize on China’s ambitious environmental goals, and the latest tool in its arsenal looks to go a long way toward putting the…
Details Emerge of 2017 Chevy Volt
It was with a mixture of sadness and anticipation that we learned that Chevrolet would only be releasing the second-generation Chevrolet Volt in limited markets and only for a short…
Chevy Gets Retail Jolt in March from Bolt, Volt
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Chevrolet saw retail sales totaling 133,705 vehicles in March, a 6.2% year-over-year increase. Chevy’s total sales were down 2.2% at 172,458 units. Retail-wise, Chevrolet got a…
Toyota Explores Blockchain Technology for Self-Driving Cars
The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) announced at Consensus 2017 on Monday that it is exploring blockchain and distributed ledger technology for application in its future mobility ecosystem. Blockchain is currently…
3 Vital Maintenance Tips for Older Vehicles
Photo: The News Wheel Just like humans, vehicles require a bit more care as they get older. Extended life vehicles are often overlooked when it comes to maintenance — until…
How to Replace a Fuel Filter
Are you equipped to take on DIY car maintenance? The fuel filter in your vehicle prevents debris like dirt and rust particles from entering your engine, protecting it and ensuring…
