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Hyundai Veloster Wins Polk Automotive Loyalty Award
The 2013 Veloster was a big winner for Hyundai at the NAIAS. It was announced two weeks ago that the 2013 Hyundai Veloster was the winner in the Non-Luxury Sport Car category…
Six Car Myths We Wish Would Just Go Away, Already
Humans as a species love to tell stories. However, sometimes those stories turn out to be false, or outdated, or just plain made up, and the resulting myths could negatively…
New Reports Link Legalized Marijuana To More Car Crashes
Photo: Sporti In driving school, we all learned about the dangers of drinking and driving. For most of us, however, that education happened well before marijuana was legalized in select…
New Designers to Style Nissan
2017 INFINITI Q-50 Signature Edition Nissan Motor Corporation has appointed two new designers to move the company’s look into the future. According to Automotive News, April 1st will be Alfonso…
Kia Reveals New Diesel and Mild Hybrid Powertrains for Sportage
Kia Motors will reveal an upgraded Sportage complete with new powertrain choices, exterior changes, and updated technology to European customers later this year Photo: Kia The Sportage, a global best-seller…
DeNiro and e-Niro Make Cool Pair in Campaign
Kia e-Niro Photo: Kia Motors Two-time Oscar-winning actor Robert DeNiro is the front man of a new advertising campaign in Europe that promotes the eco-friendly Kia e-Niro. The campaign, set…
European Hyundai Tucson Short Film Is Bizarre, Nonsensical, Awesome
In the crowd of crossover SUVs, the Hyundai Tuscon may not stand out as the most unique piece, so it’s faced with the challenge of bringing in newcomers. How does…
Compared to 2017 July, Three Kia Models Earn Double-Digit Gains in 2018
What a difference a year can make, and for Kia it means impressive numbers. From last July to 2018 July, three models — the Rio, Optima, and Sorento — have earned double-digit…
Disney Pixar Cars Archives
While the majority of casual comic book readers think that the format is… It’s hard to believe that, over the past century, automobiles have evolved… In a movie industry that has…
WardsAuto Appoints 2018 Kia Stinger GT to Its 10 Best Interiors List
2018 Kia Stinger GT2 Known for its speed and power, the 2018 Kia Stinger GT is also making a name for itself due to its style. The fastback sport sedan…
General Motors NAIAS Display: Meeting the Car and Truck of the Year
Although we were most excited to get to see the Car and Truck of the Year (Corvette Stingray and Silverado, respectively) at the Chevy NAIAS display, we first made our…
Buick Discontinues Regal, Banishes Cars from Its Lineup
Buick is discontinuing all Regal models, including the Sportback Photo: Buick Say goodbye to another car nameplate: the Buick Regal. According to Buick, 2020 is the final model year for…
Hydrogen Car Technology May Be in Peril, Report Predicts
It seems to be the general consensus nowadays that, at some point, zero-emission vehicles are going to become the norm. However, what most people don’t see as they stare in…
Infiniti QX50 Archives
Editor’s note: Period for 17,866 vehicles sold corrected from June to Q2… Despite their similar names, the Infiniti QX50 and Infiniti QX55 have their… For the 2021 model year, the…
Best Chevy Vehicles for Road Trips
Photo: Chevrolet As you hit the open road this summer, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to choosing the perfect vehicle to make your trip as efficient, comfortable,…
Volkswagen NAIAS Display: Golf R, Dune, and a Secret Dungeon?
The newly unveiled Golf R After having spent too much time in Kialand with the babbling photographer, Marci and I felt rushed. Plus it was nearly three o’clock and our stomachs were…
Ford's Sales Rise in China on Record Month for Escort, Mondeo
Ford Escort Ford kicked off the new year with sales totaling 130,832 vehicles in China, increasing its sales from January 2015 by 36%. Two vehicles in Ford’s lineup—the Ford Escort…
Hyundai's Super Bowl Commercials: Bad Refs, and a Promise to Surprise Millions
Just in case you might have missed it, there’s a big sports game this weekend. Heck, it’s possible that you nearly forgot all about that party you’re invited to on…
Sager Lends his Swag to the 2016 Kia Sorento
Craig Sager shows his colorful side in a new ad for the Kia Sorento If you have ever watched an NBA game on TNT, then you’ve probably noticed the extremely…
Edmunds Says 2015 Malibu Lease Deal Is Among the Best
Edmunds is reporting that the 2015 Malibu lease deal, along with the 2015 Optima lease deal, are the two top lease deals of December. Each are priced below $199 a…
Path to Formula One: FIA Formula 2 Championship
Charles Leclerc driving for the Prema Powerteam in Formula 2 Photo: Andrew & Alan Frost The FIA Formula 2 Championship, formerly known as the GP2 Series before it was renamed…
2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD Multi-Flex Tailgate
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Ford compact pickup Archives
Ford Motor Company is poised to launch a new compact pickup by… Ford confirmed earlier this year that it’s working on a compact pickup… Ford Motor Company President of Global…
The Do's & Don'ts of Classic Car Cruise-in & Show Etiquette
One of the best things about warm weather is seeing all the classic cars escaping from their winter slumber and traveling to local car cruise-ins. For those who are beginners…
Jeep Wrangler Archives
Jeep vehicles are known for their adventure-ready designs and outdoorsy fans. That’s… The tires are BF Goodrich KO2 all-terrains, wrapped around beadlock-capable 17-inch wheels… The Jeep Wrangler may need to…
GM Rules the Pickup Market, Thanks to Silverado Sales
Sales for the 2020 Silverado have boosted GM to the top spot in the U.S. pickup market Photo: General Motors When it comes to the popular pickup truck segment, General…
Ford Struandale Engine Plant Ramping Up Production with New Assembly Line
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford is working to meet rising demand for its new Ford Ranger, Ranger Raptor, and recently unveiled Everest by installing a new assembly line at the Ford…
Lexus Reveals Pair of Special Models for F Performance 10th Anniversary
This year is the 10th anniversary of Lexus’ “F Performance” varieties of vehicles, and Lexus couldn’t just let that go by uncelebrated. So, Lexus is releasing a special pair of…
How to Safely Handle a Car Accident
Photo: Junior Libby Highways can be dangerous to navigate for pedestrians. For this reason, it is important to remain in your vehicle, if at all possible, after becoming involved in…
2019 Ford Edge ST Gets Rad Sport Mode, Advanced Co-Pilot360 Safety Suite
If adult responsibilities claimed you before you had the chance to plunk down your money on a sweet sports coupe, the upcoming 2019 Ford Edge ST lets you live out…
Driving Lessons to Share When Car Is in Park
Photo: State Farm An open range, empty parking lot or even moving traffic isn’t necessary for an effective driver’s lesson. Your teen can learn plenty from you without having to…
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Wins Best Truck at Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year Mudfest
The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor seemingly can’t help itself but win a whole bunch of awards for being great. It’s just in its nature. The latest prize earned by the…
Stephen King Archives
Ah, Maximum Overdrive. This delirious, substance-fueled 1986 flick about killer vehicles has… Over the course of October, The News Wheel has been celebrating the… We’ve already shared some haunted literary…
Ford Ranger Wins Eighth Straight Best Double Cab Bakkie Award from Car Magazine
The Ford Ranger continues to be South Africa’s go-to pickup truck, and its trophy case is seemingly always piling up with new riches. Earlier this month, the Ranger earned its…
2020 Cadillac CT4
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Teens Earn Backseat Driver Label from Parents
Photo: The News Wheel Everyone is a critic. This old saying especially applies to teens when their parents are behind the wheel. According to a new survey facilitated by OnePoll…
Waze Integration Coming to Ford Vehicles in South Africa
Photo: Ford Motor Company South African drivers with a SYNC 3-equipped Ford vehicle will now be able to enjoy the benefits of Waze navigation right on the comfort of their…
2 Chevy Models Named to US News’ List of the 6 Best Full-Size SUVs for 2019
2020 Chevrolet Suburban Premier The experts at U.S. News & World Report rounded up the top six full-size SUVs for 2019, and Chevy snagged two of those limited spots with…
Ford Struandale Engine Plant Nets Three 2019 Exporters Eastern Cape Awards
Pictured (from left): Wongeka Kalazani (Industrial Development Corporation), Hyron Muniz and Michael Verwant (Ford Struandale Engine Plant), and Quintin Levey (Chairman, Exporters Eastern Cape) Photo: Ford Motor Company The Ford…
[VIDEO] Record-Setting, Hydrogen-Powered Hyundai SUV Speeds Through Desert
Everyone knows a hydrogen-powered vehicle is fuel-efficient…but did you know it’s also fast? Hyundai set out to prove that an eco-friendly car like the H20-emitting Tucson Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV)…
Midnight Edition Archives
Based on customer demand, Chevrolet has decided to broaden the availability of… Chevy is introducing the 2018 Tahoe Custom Midnight Edition, which brings blacked-out… If you’ve ever wanted a car…
Minnesota Man Makes Coffin Car that Is to Die for
With only three days until Halloween, Scott Manis of Richfield, Minnesota has revealed his creation, which he dubbed the “Undead Sled”: a real, drivable coffin car. Did You Hear Something?…
Serena Williams Rode Up to the Met Gala in a Lincoln Continental Coach Door Edition
Serena Williams arrives at the 2019 Met Gala in a suicide-door Lincoln Continental Photo: Scott Schuman/The Sartorialist via Lincoln Motor Company This month, the cream of the crop in terms…
European Driving Range for Kia e-Niro Reaches 485 Kilometers
Kia e-Niro Photo: Kia Thanks to a single charge of its substantial 64 kWh lithium-polymer battery, the new Kia e-Niro will have drivers in Europe on the open road for…
Kia Motors America Boasts August Sales Record
The Kia Soul helped Kia earn record-breaking August sales August was the month of Kia Motors America. The South Korean carmaker recently reported best-ever August sales this past month, selling…
Ford South Africa Donates 26 Vehicles to Charitable Organizations
Right in line with the seasonal spirit of giving, Ford Motor Company South Africa announced that has donated 26 vehicles to 22 charitable organizations from Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Western Cape,…
New Versions of the 2020 Buick GL8 Avenir are Heading to China
New four and seven-seat versions are on the way Photo: Buick China has long been a huge part of GM’s global market, and the company is continuously seeking ways to…
Ford Edge RS? Sure, Maybe, Says Ford Performance’s Ed Krenz
Could a Ford Edge RS be on the horizon? Plenty of folks were more than a bit gob-smacked when Ford unveiled the all-new Edge ST earlier this year. For as…
Toyota Releases 2017 Toyota Highlander Pricing Information
Photo: © Toyota Toyota has finally released pricing information for the US-spec 2017 Toyota Highlander that is expected to arrive in showrooms within the next few weeks. The base Highlander…
2017 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition
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