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General Motors Designer Inducted into Automotive Hall of Fame
1955 Nash Metropolitan Convertible Photo: Greg Gjerdingen On July 23, Helene Rother will be inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame. Rother, the first woman to achieve a career as…
Genesis G80 Earns J.D. Power 2021 Initial Quality Award
Photo: Genesis Defeating prominent luxury rivals like BMW and Mercedes-Benz, the Genesis G80 sedan won its segment in the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Initial Quality Study. Another Award for the…
7 Ways to Keep Your Car From Overheating
As pleasant as warm weather can be to humans, it can increase your car’s risk of overheating Photo: Pixabay Whether you live in a place that experiences extreme heat or…
Car Facts You Didn’t Know: What is Horsepower?
Vroom vroom, baby! If you’ve ever seen a commercial for a truck or a sports car, you’ve probably heard the narrator exclaim just how much horsepower that beast of a…
Saburo Kobayashi: A Brief Look at the Man Who Brought the Airbag to Honda
If you’ve ever been involved in a car accident and found yourself saved from irreparable damage by an airbag, you’ve probably thanked somebody—maybe your parents or your deity of choice,…
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When you live in a small city, as I do, you often shake your head at other places where space is at a premium and drivers have to pay sky-high…
2014 BMW X5 Overview
What’s New for the 2014 BMW X5 For the 2014 model year, the X5 has been completely redesigned, featuring updated styling, revamped engines, and more interior space than ever before.…
[VIDEO] Awkward, Dirty Grandma Makes Ad for BMW X5 Leather Hilarious
Be thankful we don’t see what Grandma’s wearing in the back seat Photo: BMW USA UPDATE: Want to find out who the actress playing Grandma is? Read our follow up…
Check Out the Aerodynamics on the Nissan Ariya
Photo: Nissan Normally, when we talk about automobile aerodynamics, we’re focusing on sports cars. But the new 2022 Nissan Ariya EV is about more than athletic performance — its aerodynamic…
Woman Escapes Abduction Because Her Kidnappers Couldn't Drive a Manual
Photo: Pexels On July 26, college student Jordan Dinsmore escaped after being kidnapped outside her apartment complex. The 20-year-old criminal justice major from Columbia, South Carolina was pulling into her…
2015 COPO Camaro Debuts at SEMA
The 2015 COPO Camaro ©GM Las Vegas is always a city on fire, but perhaps no time each year is it hotter than when the SEMA Show is in town.…
R.I.P. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Mitsubishi has announced it will be calling it quits on the production of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution at the end of its current generation. The decision is part of a…
The 5 Best Trunk or Treat Decoration Ideas from Instagram
Some of you may have heard of the “cool” new thing to do this Halloween—and no, it doesn’t involve throwing eggs at people’s houses. It’s trunk or treat, and it’s…
Mary Barra Named New GM Chairman of the Board
GM CEO Mary Barra was unanimously elected Chairman of the Board Photo: © General Motors General Motors CEO Mary Barra has been named the unanimous choice for GM’s Chairman of…
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Bolsters Mitsubishi August Sales
The all-new 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander has helped bolster the brand’s August sales Mitsubishi isn’t letting the halt of Outlander Sport production in the United States stop it from having a…
Top Car-Themed Toys for 2019
Photo: PPD It’s never too early (or to late) to help a child develop a passion for cars. Here are just a few auto-themed toys available from Amazon, in case…
Nissan LEAF Buyers Can Pedal Their Way to Free Charging
Nissan’s sustainable mobility efforts center in Rome and its partnership with the “DinamoBike – enjoy your power” project. Nissan continues to propel sustainable mobility forward. This time, its efforts center in Rome…
BMW Christmas Gifts Are Perfect for Owners or Posers
You don’t have to own a BMW to be a fan of the brand. The same luxury and quality craftsmanship is present in the automaker’s non-vehicle products–at least that’s how…
2016 Chevy Cruze Debuts in Detroit
The new 2016 Chevrolet Cruze As the emojis foretold, last night the 2016 Chevy Cruze debuted at the Fillmore in Detroit, Michigan, becoming the fifth new Chevrolet model to premiere…
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Simultaneously retro and modern, the Volkswagen I.D. Buzz concept will be making its commercial debut in the US, China, and Europe just five years from now (2022). According to Volkswagen,…
Take a Look at the Nissan LEAF NISMO
The latest generation of the Nissan LEAF was revealed in September and has reportedly entered production in Tennessee. It lives up to so many expectations for a redesigned EV from…
Kia Unveils All-New Rio Before Paris Debut
The all-new Kia Rio is sportier than ever The last time we talked about the all-new Kia Rio here at The News Wheel, the only pictures we had to talk…
All-Electric Audi e-tron Revealed
New vehicle reveals are always exciting, even if you knew the particular model was coming. While we’ve been hearing about the Audi e-tron electric SUV for quite a while, it…
Get Ready For More NISMO Vehicles
There’s no question that Nissan vehicles carrying the NISMO badge are some of the most exciting cars on the road. The Nissan GT-R and Nissan 370Z are the first vehicles…
Start Your Engines and Behold the 2016 Cobra Jet Mustang
Ford Performance had an ace up its sleeve for SEMA this year, revealing the 2016 Cobra Jet Mustang for the purposes of racing in the National Hot Rod Association, International Hot…
Subaru Earns KBB.com’s Top Overall Honor in 2016 Brand Image Awards
The Legacy sedan is one of Subaru’s all-wheel drive vehicles that costs less than $25,000 For the first time ever, Japanese automotive manufacturer Subaru has been named Best Overall Brand…
Everything You Missed at the Nissan NISMO Festival
On December 11, 2016, more than 30,000 fans descended on Fuji Speedway in Japan to celebrate the Nissan NISMO Festival. We were so jealous that we had to miss out…
Women’s W Series Could Feed into Formula 1 in the Future
Podium finishers at the inaugural W Series race in Hockenheim:Jamie Chadwick (1st), Fabienne Wohlwend (2nd), and Sarah Moore (3rd) Photo: W Series The new women-only W Series, which aims to…
German Environment Minister Doubts Software Updates Will Save Diesel from Bans
Duramax 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V8 Following the long-lasting and widespread backlash on diesel vehicles in the wake of the discovery of both VW’s diesel cheating and the European Union’s abysmal tailpipe…
Chevrolet Registers a New “Bolt EUV” Nameplate
Could a new version of the Bolt be on the way? Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Bolt currently serves as the signature model for Chevrolet’s electric vehicle lineup. Word on the…
Don't Expect a Production Version of the Buick Avenir
2015 Buick Avenir Concept Photo: © General Motors Were you one of the people left awe-struck and gobsmacked at the surprise reveal of the Buick Avenir Concept at the North…
Matt LeBlanc Takes On James Corden In High-Stakes Race
Matt LeBlanc paid a visit to The Late Late Show last night to talk about the latest season of Top Gear and his love for cars. He seemed much more relaxed and…
The 2018 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Will Stupefy Performance Car Purists
Porsche has yet to reveal pricing information for the 2018 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid While most automakers are anxiously awaiting the upcoming Paris Motor Show to display their newest vehicle designs,…
Which 2018 GMC Models Get the Best Gas Mileage?
GMC is focused on big, luxurious pickup trucks and SUVs, segments not known for prioritizing fuel efficiency. However, the GMC lineup does offer a handful of models that deliver competitive…
Book Review: “The Complete Book of Chevrolet Camaro” by David Newhardt
2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Chevrolet Camaro. The popular sports car model was introduced for the 1967 model year and was crafted to fill a gap in the market:…
2015 Lancer EVO Pricing Announced
2015 Lancer EVO Pricing has been announced While nobody can pinpoint the direction that Mitsubishi plans on taking its Lancer EVO, it’s widely known that the current generation is on…
Toyota Sequoia Gets Rugged TRD Pro Treatment
Toyota Canada is welcoming the new Sequoia TRD Pro to its lineup of rugged off-road vehicles. With this new addition, Canadians now have five options for the full-size SUV that…
Ford Windscreen Weather Station Stops Foggy Glass
I can see clearly now, the fog is gone (thanks to Windscreen Weather Station) Photo: Ford Ford has developed a new sensor system called Windscreen Weather Station that helps prevent…
Jason Luo Resigns as Ford China CEO Just Five Months Into Tenure
Jason Luo Just five months removed from taking the position of Ford China CEO and Chairman, Jason Luo announced his resignation from the company this week citing “personal reasons.” Luo…
2016 Nissan Titan Revealed, Diesel is On the Menu
Nissan kicked off the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit with the big reveal of the 2016 Nissan Titan, the first complete redesign of the truck since its introduction…
Volkswagen Kicks off New Battery Recycling Initiative
VW is developing an ambitious in-house battery recycling system Photo: Volkswagen With electric vehicles continuing to reshape the auto industry, ensuring that there will be enough batteries to power these…
Lincoln Access Rewards Lets Drivers Score Points
The Lincoln Access Rewards program allows customers to score points with service Photo: Lincoln Motor Company Lincoln Motor Company has announced a new program that will allow customers to save…
Official Pricing Released for 2021 Nissan Rogue
2021 Nissan Rogue Photo: Nissan Canadian drivers have an official price tag for the new Nissan Rogue, which boasts an extensive redesign for 2021. Starting at $28,498, the third generation…
What is Bodily Injury Liability Insurance?
Photo: W. Robert Howell via CC There are several different types of car insurance out there; some are required by law and others are just common sense to have in…
Check Out the Latest LeBron James K900 Ad
LeBron James frowns at the idea of parking his luxury K900 next to other cars Back in October, NBA all-star LeBron James was announced as the first-ever “luxury ambassador” for…
California Asks Automakers To Prove Fuel Economy Claims
California Air Resources Board Chair Mary Nichols Photo: California Air Resources Board The Trump administration has proposed a rollback of fuel economy and pollution reduction regulations, spurred by automaker claims…
Mazda May Skip Paris, But Will Reveal More Rotary Information in Geneva
The Paris Motor Show (or French Motor Show, or Mondial de L’Automobile, depending on your mood or ability to speak French), is coming up in October this year, and so…
BMW Launches New 4 Series
BMW is leaving the 3 Series in the dust and revamping with the brand new 4 Series. Specifically, they will discontinue the coupe version of the 3 series and focus…
NHTSA Awards Honda $70 Million Fine
This 2002 Civic is one of many vehicles being recalled by Honda, which received a $70 million fine for underreporting claims In addition to a five-star rating for the 2015…
New Kia Optima Sportswagon Brings Sexy Back to Segment
The Kia Optima Sportswagon is the first of its kind from the Korean carmaker When you think of a station wagon, it’s likely you think of your grandmother—and it’s also…
