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The FCA Foundation Supports United Way for Southeastern Michigan Food Programs with $500,000 Donation
The FCA Foundation donated $500,000 to help expand the food programs created and run by the United Way of Southeastern Michigan Photo: FCA of North America Media United Way for…
Will Mitsubishi Drop Sedans in Favor of SUV Sales?
Mitsubishi Concept GC-PHEV Mitsubishi has seen better days in the US automotive market, but they automaker has made a strong comeback over the past year. The brand has also promised…
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Secures Three Car Seats in Single Row
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Photo: FCA Families with three kids who require three car seats for safe travel are faced with a limited amount of vehicle options, especially if…
Nissan Celebrates the 500,000th LEAF
Photo: Nissan Just in time for World EV Day on Sept. 8, Nissan celebrated the 500,000th LEAF rolling off its assembly line. This milestone model came out of the production…
Steve Wozniak Prefers Chevy Bolt EV to Tesla Model S
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV If you are developing a high-tech product that’s meant to be “the next big thing,” earning the endorsement of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is a really…
2021 GMC Yukon Will Debut in January
Photo: GMC The long-awaited next-generation 2021 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL will finally be revealed to the public early next year. According to a report by GM Authority, GMC plans…
Can We Talk About Ricky’s Car on “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”?
Yes, that’s the actual name of the show Photo: Disney Channel Disney Plus debuted early last month, and while my fiancée and I have had a blast strolling down memory…
Two New Package Options Top List of Changes for 2019 GMC Yukon and 2019 GMC Yukon XL
The 2018 GMC Yukon Ahead of likely next-gen changes for the 2020 model year, the 2019 GMC Yukon and 2019 GMC Yukon XL will feature just a handful of updates.…
Ford to Move All Small Car Manufacturing to Mexico by 2019; Trump Responds
2016 Ford Focus Titanium Ford CEO Mark Fields told investors on Tuesday that the company intends to move all of its North American small-car manufacturing operations to Mexico “over the…
2014 Ford Escape Review : Comfortable and Affordable
Our 2014 Ford Escape review highlights the SUV’s versatility, comfort, and affordability. Ford’s smaller SUV, the Escape, didn’t experience any major upgrades this year, but—as the popular adage goes—if something…
Dodge Earns Spot in Top 10 of JD Power Study
2019 Dodge Challenger Dodge earned its highest ranking in the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM with an eighth place finish. With an 8 percent increase over last year’s…
GM Aims to Produce 1.5 Million COVID-19 Masks Per Month
A worker begins final prep for manufacturing face masks at GM’s facility in Warren, Michigan Photo: John F. Martin for General Motors Over a span of just a few weeks,…
2019 Dodge Challenger Drives Away with Three Awards from the Annual Texas Auto Roundup
2019 Dodge Challenger The 2019 Dodge Challenger has earned major bragging rights from the members of the Texas Auto Writers Association. Driving away with three major awards, including the top…
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Toyota Canada has announced it is conducting the final phase of the safety recall involving Takata airbag inflators ahead of schedule, as the final remedy inflators are now available. In…
GM’s Ultium Cells LLC Will Recycle 100 Percent of Scrap
The Ultium battery for the Hummer EV Photo: General Motors Ultium Cells LLC is a joint venture between GM and LG Energy Solution that will create Ultium battery cells for…
Uber, Lyft Drivers May Soon Try to Sell You Solar Panels
Hey buddy, want to buy a home solar power array? Things are about to get a little awkward for Uber or Lyft patrons in New York, Boston, San Francisco, Los…
Dodge at the New York Auto Show
Ahead of the official press days for the Big Apple’s motor show next week, Chrysler Group gave us the inside scoop on what we can expect from Dodge at the…
Chrysler Brand Earns 2016 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Award
The Chrysler Brand is the 2016 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards’ “Best Car Styling Brand” thanks to the 2016 Chrysler 300 Kelley Blue Book is a name synonymous with…
Toyota Gazoo Racing Ends WEC Drought at 6 Hours of Fuji
Photo: Kevin Decherf It’s been a tough World Endurance Championship season for Toyota. After nearly winning the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps and getting agonizingly close to winning the 24 Hours…
Subaru Named Top Brand in 2019 ALG Residual Value Awards
Subaru has been named the top mainstream brand in the 2019 ALG Residual Value Awards, with five Subaru models ranking at the top of their respective segments. Every year, TrueCar’s…
2018 Chevrolet Camaro Overview
The Chevrolet Camaro is bringing performance and customization to the 2018 lineup. With six trim options, four different engines, and performance up to 650 horsepower, you’re destined to be impressed…
Could We Possibly Have an 825 HP Challenger SRT Hellcat?
The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat has ruled the road this summer, ever since Dodge blew us away with its horsepower rating: 707 hp. But what if we told you…
German Consumers Shift to Home Batteries to Power Their Households and EVs
The latest statistics from Germany indicate that home batteries are a growing trend with consumers. One out of every two orders for rooftop solar panels sells as part of a…
Save Big on the Chevy Equinox in June
With the Chevrolet Equinox’s impressive cargo volume, fuel efficiency, and five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it’s no surprise that this small SUV is a…
Toyota Ad Pokes Fun at Jay-Z and Solange’s Recent Elevator Fight
Jay-Z and Solange face off in an elevator Here at The News Wheel, we’re not ones for gossip. Okay, we admit we do like to see the occasional blow-up between…
Toyota Plans to Expand Temporary Campus in Plano
A rendering of the Toyota Plano campus It seems so recent that word broke about Toyota’s move from Torrance, California, to Plano, Texas, but it’s actually been nearly two years.…
2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Overview
The GT version of the 2016 Elantra debuted at last year’s Chicago Auto Show, going on sale shortly after. A sporty five-door version of the best-selling sedan, the 2016 Elantra GT…
Toyota Aims to Put Le Mans Loss Behind as It Heads to Nürburgring
Toyota is aiming to recoup at the FIA WEC Nürburgring 6h race after its devastating loss in the final few minutes of the 24 Hours of Le Mans last month.…
Toyota Celebrating Earth Day with Mirai at National Mall
The Toyota Mirai fuel-cell car Toyota will be celebrating not one, but two anniversaries today in a special appearance at the National Mall in our nation’s capital—the 45th anniversary of…
Cadillac CT6 Named to 2018 WardsAuto 10 Best UX List
Each year, WardsAuto analyzes new and redesigned vehicles to determine which ones offer drivers the most intuitive and interactive experience behind the wheel. For 2018, the Cadillac CT6 was among…
GM Introduced the First Electric Pickup Back in 1997
The Chevrolet S10 EV Photo: Mike Weston under Creative Commons CC BY 2.0 Several automakers are racing to bring electric pickups into production soon — but more than 20 years…
Report: Camaro, Mustang, and Challenger Retaining Better Resale Values than Regular Cars
Most people buy American muscle cars because they are eye-catching and fun-to-drive, but there may be a new reason to invest in a pony car, as an expert from Kelley…
2015 Chevy Corvette Transmission: An Eight-Speed at Last
There are not many vehicles faster than the 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray. The massive 6.2-liter LT1 V8 engine pumps out 455 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. or torque, which propels the…
Mazda Joins Toyota and GM Against Trump’s Car Tariff Plans
Mazda has become the latest corporation to publicly condemn President Trump’s proposed increase of automotive import tariffs, in doing so joining other companies like Toyota and GM. Last month, Trump…
3 Tips to Finding the Right Car
You want a car. You need a car. But, deciding what car to purchase is a complicated process. There are so many awesome options on the market and you have…
Mercedes-Benz’s G-Code Concept is a Car Nerd’s Dream
G-Code Concept Mercedes-Benz christened its new Project Engineering Center in Beijing on Tuesday with the debut of what could arguably be labeled one of the most ridiculously cool vehicle studies…
Car Insurance Rates Of BC Drivers To Decrease In Spring
Photo: Ryan Welsgerber Drivers in British Columbia will have another reason to anticipate the beauty of spring — savings on their automotive insurance. Set to take effect on May 1,…
Clean Energy Lab Drives 18 miles of Georgia Highway
The Ray’s EV Charging Lanes illustration Photo: The Ray Eighteen miles of West Georgia’s I-85 Highway, known as The Ray, is more than just a stretch of highway. It’s an…
GMC Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Vail Resorts
GMC has announced a new partnership with Vail Resorts, Inc. that will see the two bring together their luxury-minded brands in the effort of providing once-in-a-lifetime customer experiences. Vail Resorts operates…
Just What Makes Dodge Taillights Look so Cool?
Dodge Taillights When Ron Burgundy told us all about the 2014 Dodge Durango’s glove box, horsepower, elegance and “emm pay guh’s” (mpg’s) he left out one thing – the taillights. …
Toyota RAV4 Earns Hispanic Press Award
Photo: Toyota The Toyota RAV4 was recognized as the top crossover at the 2020 Hispanic Motor Press Awards ceremony during the official opening of the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show.…
All-New Fourth-Gen Uconnect System Gives 2017 Fiat Chrysler Models Big Tech Boost
The new Uconnect system offers more savvy tech than ever If you thought Fiat Chrysler’s award-winning Uconnect infotainment system couldn’t get any better, think again. The Italian-American carmaker recently debuted…
Toyota Tests Office Environments for Plano Headquarters
A rendering of Toyota’s new headquarters in Plano, Texas If there’s one thing office workers across the world know, it’s the importance of having a nice work environment. While the…
Baltimore Teens Steal Jeep Renegade, Pair to Uconnect System, Get Caught
A group of teenagers got caught stealing late last year after connecting their cell phones to a stolen Jeep’s Uconnect infotainment system In today’s age, having a car that keeps…
2014 Nissan Altima Recognized by Edmunds.com
Nissan’s top-selling vehicle just got a major confidence boost as Edmunds.com named the 2014 Nissan Altima a “Top Rated Vehicle” following their road and test-track evaluation. This honor goes only…
CarMax Study Finds One in Six Will Put Tax Return toward Car
According to a study from CarMax, about one in six (17 percent) of Americans expecting a tax return from the IRS this year will put that money toward buying a…
2016 Kia Sportage Overview
The 2016 Kia Sportage is engineered to get your family around town in style. Peppy performance, great fuel efficiency, and plenty of style make the 2016 Sportage a top choice…
Toyota Will Now Make and Sell Fuel Cell Modules for Big Rigs
Photo: Toyota Toyota is setting up a dedicated line at its plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, to assemble fuel cell modules. Companies will be able to use these module stop power…
New 6.2-Liter HEMI Hellcat V8 Named to Ward’s 10 Best Engines
The 6.2-Liter HEMI Hellcat V8 Both Chrysler Group’s 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V8 and the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 have made it onto the 2015 10 Best Engines list put out by…
Andy Richter and Ana Gasteyer Look for Tomatoes in a 2016 Chevy Traverse
Chevrolet is trying to sell the 2016 Chevy Traverse minivan as the ideal family vehicle, and to do so, it’s enlisted the talents of former Saturday Night Live cast member Ana…
