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Ford Vans, Trucks Post Big Sales in Q3
Ford Motor Company considers the year 2019 “a transitional one” with so much changing in its product lineup, but that didn’t stop some of its stalwarts from scoring major sales…
Jeff Gordon Ditches Chevy in Favor of Cadillac
Jeff Gordon will once again be competing at Daytona, but in a very different type of racecar Photo: © Casey Kelley For more than 20 seasons, Jeff Gordon drove the…
Prior to Its Cancellation, the Chevrolet Volt Was a Big Hit in California
The Golden State took a shine to GM’s early hybrid model The Chevrolet Volt was among the list of six sedans that General Motors recently announced it would cut from…
2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Launches With 40 City MPG
Photo: Honda The 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid has finally been announced and will begin arriving at dealerships tomorrow on March 1. It’s the most powerful and fuel-efficient CR-V yet, featuring…
Acura Wins One Show Advertising Award for Crash-Test Dummy Commercial
American Honda Motor Co. cleaned up at One Show’s third annual Automobile Advertising of the Year Awards during this year’s Detroit Auto Show. The automaker took home two trophies in…
No Successor to the Chevrolet Volt as GM Plans to Phase Out Hybrids
The Volt’s legacy will likely die with it The Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid was among the passenger cars that GM announced it would discontinue late last year. Despite its demise,…
Justin Bieber Hit a Photographer with His Truck, But Was It Really His Fault? [VIDEO]
Photo: Joe Bielawa Late Wednesday evening, while attempting to leave a church service in Beverly Hills, Justin Bieber accidentally clipped a paparazzi photographer with the side of his pick-up truck. As…
[Photos] The All-New Seltos SUV is Exactly What Kia Needs Right Now
Meet the all-new Kia Seltos *hold for applause* Photo: Kia It’s a known fact here at The News Wheel that I’m obsessed with the Kia Stinger. I’ve written plenty of…
Katie Cassidy Partners with AT&T's “It Can Wait” Campaign to Prevent Distracted Driving
Known for her CW Network roles in Gossip Girl and Arrow, Katie Cassidy has recently partnered with AT&T’s “It Can Wait” campaign as an effort to reduce distracted driving, specifically texting and driving. As…
Nissan Offers High-Tech Hospitality at CES 2020
Photo: Nissan Visitors to the Nissan booth at the Consumer Electronics Show were treated to a futuristic twist on the traditional Japanese concept of hospitality. The user-friendly, inviting booth was…
Watch LeBron James' Kia K900 Commercial
A still from LeBron James’ Kia K900 Commercial Which is harder: winning a championship for the notoriously (and, let’s be honest, amusingly) sports-cursed city of Cleveland, or selling a bunch…
Parade of Mustangs Sets World Record in Europe
Ford Mustang Parade in Belgium Sets New World Record Photo: Ford How many Mustangs does it take to set a new world record? If you’ve ever pondered this question, you’ll…
“The Norwegian Hammer” Drifts Scion tC to Victory in Montreal
Photo: © SR by Toyota Scion may be reintegrating itself into the Toyota brand, but that doesn’t mean the cars it has already produced are going anywhere—or that they’re any…
2014 Ford Fiesta ST Wins Accolades from Autobytel, Hagerty
The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST was recently the recipient of two awards, re-confirming its present-day draw and its long term viability: this hot hatch was named the 2014 Compact Car…
Having Fewer Photos on Used Car Sites Prevents “Image Fatigue” Says Study
Have you ever browsed a website for details on a used car and gotten quickly burnt out by the sheer multitude of repetitive photographs to sift through? CarStory thinks you…
Jim Lentz Really Wants Scion to Be A Small-Premium Brand
Scion iM Concept Scion is still very much a brand that’s looking to appeal to a younger audience, which is evidenced enough by the iM Concept that will pave the…
Takata Has Finally Settled Consumer Protection Cases With States, Agreed Not To Be Scummy
At this point, it seems like it has been a long time since Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata’s products were revealed to degrade in humidity, eventually turning its lifesaving airbags into…
2020 Cadillac CT5 to Debut GM Digital Nerve System
Photo: Cadillac Back in April, Cadillac debuted the new 2020 CT5 sedan at the New York International Auto Show. While some fans might be anticipating this model’s potent 3.0-liter twin-turbo 335-horsepower…
Reuss: GM Won't Give Up on Diesel Engines
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel The automotive industry at large may view diesel as something of a dirty word these days, but General Motors isn’t about to let…
8 Cool Items From the Chevrolet Merchandise Store
Photo: Chevrolet Looking for the perfect gift for the Chevy fan in your life? Or are you in the market to spruce up your home or office with some authentic…
US News Praises Third-Row Seats of 2021 Chevy Models
The 2021 Suburban Photo: Chevrolet U.S. News & World Report ranked two Chevy models highly in its list of the “SUVs With the Best Third-Row Seats in 2021.” The midsize…
Pennzoil AutoFair Will Display Elvis Presley’s 1955 Cadillac
Elvis Presley’s 1955 Cadillac Photo: Corkythehornetfan During the 2020 Pennzoil AutoFair, Charlotte Motor Speedway will be displaying Elvis Presley’s 1955 Cadillac Series 60 Fleetwood Special. You can catch sight of…
Full List of Affected Vehicles in the Takata Airbag Recall
This 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 is on the full list of affected vehicles in the Takata airbag recall Yesterday, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration formally demanded a nationwide Takata…
Tommi Mäkinen Will Now Help Develop Future Toyota Sports Cars
Photo: Toyota Toyota announced Tommi Mäkinen will be appointed as Motorsport Advisor for the company starting in January 2021. His role will be to help the automaker design better sports…
Mazda Announces Small Recalls for CX-5 and Mazda3
Yesterday, Mazda filed two “Part 573”s with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which meant it was launching two recalls that, although they affect fewer than 1,500 cars in total,…
[VIDEO] Australian Magpie Attacks Toyota 86
The owner caught the magpie mid-attack Thanks to the wonder that is YouTube, it’s easier than ever to watch weird and wonderful videos online. Some of the weirdest involve animals…
3 Decades Ago, Jim Perkins Kept the Corvette from Going Extinct
Without the efforts of Chevy executive Jim Perkins, there never would have been a Corvette C5 It’s hard to imagine Chevrolet’s lineup without the Corvette — easily one of the…
Kia Reveals First-Ever Plug-In Hybrid Optima at 2016 Chicago Auto Show
Kia introduced its first-ever plug-in hybrid during the 2016 Chicago Auto Show Kia has been making a move towards a greener model lineup over the recent years and it looks…
You searched for #ChevyGoesEmoji
With every passing year, the shamelessly ratings-obsessed television news station depicted in the 1976 movie Network looks less and less like satire. Similarly, each new Millennial-pandering marketing campaign that the…
Honda Qualifying Form ‘Worrying’ For Renault, Sainz Says
Photo: Jen_ross83 Worry seems to be a recurring emotion for Honda rivals. Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul expressed concern at Honda’s investment in the sport, and now Renault driver Carlos Sainz…
Local Tim Hortons Coffee Shops Suffer from CAMI Assembly Plant Strike
Chevy Equinoxes and coffee shops are both in trouble? It’s the suburban apocalypse! Photo: Tim Hortons The strike initiated by Unifor workers at General Motor’s CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Ontario…
2021 Cadillac XT4 Adds New Onyx Sport Package
The 2021 Cadillac XT4 Photo: Cadillac Cadillac has now added the new Onyx Sport Package as an available option for the 2021 XT4. With this package, the small crossover comes…
Unifor Workers Strike at GM's CAMI Assembly Plant Over Future Job Security
General Motors has a wide range of vehicles across four brands, but undoubtedly one of its most popular is the Chevy Equinox, which is produced in three different plants, but…
LeBron James Endorses the Kia K900
LeBron James endorses the Kia K900 in new “Fit For A King” campaign Cleveland Cavaliers power forward and Hero-Turned-Nemesis-Turned-Hero-Again of Ohio LeBron James endorses the Kia K900 in a new…
Here’s a Quick Rundown of the myChevrolet Mobile App
The myChevrolet app lets you control parts of your vehicle without being near it To stay on the cutting edge and keep customers up-to-date, an automaker must present opportunities for…
All-New 2021 Genesis G80 Launches at $47,700
Photo: Genesis The all-new 2021 Genesis G80 is a significant departure from its predecessor, boasting a fresh design, new engines, and a long list of standard features. But with a…
Hendrick Motorsports Pays Tribute to Jeff Gordon with New Video
In his 24-year NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career, how many left turns do you think Jeff Gordon has made? Over the course of 791 races, we would imagine he’s racked…
Ford and Effat University Put Saudi Women Behind The Wheel
When the Ford Motor Company heard that women in Saudi Arabia would finally be able to drive this June, it knew that this population would need a lot of training…
2021 Genesis GV80 Boasts Cutting-Edge Tech
Photo: Genesis The 2021 Genesis GV80 was recently unveiled at media events in South Korea and Miami, resulting in new specifics about this highly anticipated model. In the North American…
Forza Horizon Lets You Get Behind the Virtual Wheel of a Hot Wheels Car
As a kid, one of my favorite PC games was Hot Wheels Stunt Track Driver. The opportunity to control a digital version of the miniature model cars as you sped…
Top 7 Vehicles to be Discontinued for 2018
Whether due to low sales or an outdated design, these seven rides are on the “endangered” list. Enjoy these rides while you can before waving them goodbye in 2018. [wptab name=”#7″]…
GM Wins EPA Award for Green Power Leadership
A GM wind farm in Northwest Ohio General Motors recently won an EPA honor for vigorously pursuing green power projects and strengthening demand for renewable energy across the country. GM’s…
Coronavirus (and Low Attendance) Won’t Derail the Geneva Motor Show
The show floor at the Chicago Auto Show Photo: The News Wheel Update 2/28: As of today, the Geneva Motor Show is officially canceled. We anticipate more information soon about the…
Ford, SK Form BlueOvalSK Joint Venture for Battery Production
Ford and SK will produce EV battery cells via their BlueOvalSK joint venture Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company has enlisted the aid of SK Innovation as it continues to ramp…
Cadillac President Johan De Nysschen Leaves GM, Is Replaced by Steve Carlisle
Steve Carlisle is Cadillac’s new president Photo: © General Motors Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen has left the GM luxury brand effectively immediately and will be replaced by Steve Carlisle, GM…
South Dakota vs. Neville Case Brief: Refusing a BAC Admissible as Evidence Toward One’s Guilt in DUI Cases
Is refusing a BAC admissible as evidence? A man was arrested in South Dakota in 1982 for driving while intoxicated. The officers asked him to submit to a blood-alcohol test…
Jesse Foster Takes Delivery of Kona Blue Ford Mustang Bullitt
Edsel Ford II (standing) and Jesse Foster (kneeling) with the latter’s new Kona Blue Mustang Bullitt Photo: Ford Motor Company Back in December, Ford Credit retiree Jesse Foster was announced…
Ford Credit Retiree Jesse Foster Wins Kona Blue Ford Mustang Bullitt
Earlier this year, Ford announced that it would be raffling off a one-of-one Kona Blue 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt as part of its ongoing support of JDRF and its quest…
At Last, The Chevrolet Bolt is Available to Purchase Nationwide
If you have been tapping your watch impatiently and muttering “Bolt…any day now….aaaaanyyyy dayyyy nowwww…” since it was revealed that it the new Chevrolet Bolt EV would eventually be launched…
Satoshi Motoyama Joins Nissan ZEOD RC Le Mans Lineup
In looking to complete the driver lineup that will pilot the unprecedented ZEOD RC at 24 Hours of Le Mans this year, Nissan will turn to three-time Japanese SUPER GT…
