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Subaru Just Broke a Guinness World Record
Subiefest 2020 Photo: Subaru Subaru is no stranger to breaking its own sales records, but now it’s familiar with besting global ones as well. On Oct. 7, the automaker broke…
Volvo and Geely Reportedly to Merge
Photo: The News Wheel It’s no secret that most automakers are either under the umbrella of a larger organization (a la General Motors or Fiat Chrysler), but the upcoming deal…
Hyundai Sales Slow Down in August
The Sonata’s 11 percent retail sales gain was a bright spot for Hyundai in August Photo: Hyundai Hyundai Motor America reported lower year-over-year sales for August, but those numbers still…
4 Safety Features Michael Scott Should've Had On His Car
Photo: NBCUniversal We all know that Michael Scott had his own quirks, and a few run-ins with his car. But, of course, The Office aired quite a few years ago, so…
Auto123.com Names Ram 1500 2020 Truck of the Year
The Canadian-only Ram 1500 Sport Photo: FCA North America Each year, the bilingual car website Auto123.com chooses the best vehicles in Canada in a variety of categories. This year, the…
[VIDEO] New 2015 Corvette Z06 Burnout Footage
Chevy began delivering the Z06 to customers last week, so it wasn’t long before we stumbled on the very first 2015 Corvette Z06 burnout video online. (Watch below.) The video…
Subaru Legacy Scores Spot on Wards Best UX List
Photo: Subaru Another day, another award for Subaru. This time, the automaker snagged a position on Wards Auto’s list of the 10 cars with the best overall user experience. The…
5 Ways to Get More Gas Miles From Your Car
Buick’s helping make the gas station experience a lot less stressful Gas prices frequently fluctuate, making it hard to budget for fuel each month. The good news is that you…
Subaru's June Sales Show Improvement
Photo: Subaru It will surprise absolutely nobody to learn that COVID-19 is still wreaking havoc on industries across the world, including the automotive industry. In April, we reported that the…
[PHOTOS] X5 xDrive40e SUV: BMW's New Plug-In Hybrid Uses eDrive
Following the success of BMW‘s ActiveHybrid line–and, more recently, its i3 and i8 electric vehicles–the automaker is getting ready to release a brand new hybrid version of its X5 crossover. The X5 xDrive40e…
Report: Lincoln to Offer Electrified Variants of All Vehicles by 2022
In just five years’ time, when referring to the vehicles in the Lincoln Motor Company lineup, you will be able to use the line “it’s electric (boogie-woogie-woogie)” about each one…
Cadillac Posts Second-Best Sales Result Ever in 2017 as China Becomes Brand's Volume Leader
2017 marked the second-best year in Cadillac’s 115-year history with global deliveries totaling 356,467 vehicles, up 15.5% year-over-year. Despite an overall down year for sales in the United States, Cadillac…
Subaru Announces July 2020 Sales
Photo: Subaru As expected, the auto industry is still reeling from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, Subaru is no different, reporting a 20 percent year-over-year sales decrease in July 2020.…
Classic Toys Shill For Accords in Nostalgic Honda Car Commercials
Skeletor feels sheer exultation inside the Honda CR-V It seems like the Christmas car commercial season keeps coming earlier and earlier each year. The latest batch are arriving in the…
Honda, AMA Bring AirFence Soft Barriers to Pikes Peak
James Robinson’s No. 902 1991 Acura NSX This year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will no doubt be a thrilling spectacle, but it will also be just a bit safer…
Saudi Arabian Woman Stuck with Large Driving School Bill
Photo: Mojack Jutally If you read articles about gender equality or feminism, you know that one of the differences between men and women is how much we pay for gendered…
Cadillac CT5 Wins Its Segment in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
Photo: Cadillac The Cadillac CT5 is off to an outstanding start, picking up a No. 1 ranking among midsize premium sedans in the 2020 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. High-Tech…
All BMW and MINI Models After Mid-2018 Will Include Amazon Alexa
Now you can ask Alexa random questions while on the go With each passing year, more automotive models add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto interfaces to their lineup of in-vehicle…
Dealers Must Earn the Right to Sell the Challenger SRT Hellcat
Dealers Must Earn the Right to Sell the Challenger SRT Hellcat On September 9, Dodge finally opened up the ordering process for the all-new 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat to…
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man Replaces Scarecrows
If there’s anything that Goosebumps, schlocky movies from the 80s, and one of Batman’s most fearsome foes have taught us, it’s that scarecrows are possibly more terrifying for human beings…
Nissan and the World’s Strongest Man Work Together to Set New Record
Nissan and the world’s strongest man collaborated to pull 12 Nissan Notes. Who’s got two thumbs and towed 12 brand new Nissan Notes a distance of five meters in just…
Austin Coulson Builds World's Smallest Roadworthy Car
While many automakers have been turning their sights to electric technology, some individuals have already made their own small contributions toward this goal. Phoenix native Austin Coulson holds the record…
Car News In the Rearview: Jeeps from China and Ford GTs
Welcome to In the Rearview, where if you missed any of the week’s top car news, you are in luck, because here it is once again! First up this week,…
Guinness World Records 60th Anniversary Celebrations Commemorate Fastest Land Speed [VIDEO]
The ThrustSSC, which Andy Green drove to set the Guinness World Record for fastest land speed in 1997, hitting 763.035 mph If you ever attended a slumber party during your…
Panic! At the Disco Will Headline Jeep on the Rocks Concert This Fall
The third annual Jeep on the Rocks concert will feature Panic! At the Disco, American Authors, and X Ambassadors Although the 3rd Annual Jeep on the Rocks concert won’t hit…
Donny Osmond Wants to Make the Chevy Silverado “a Little More Rock ‘n’ Roll”
A fake banner created by Donny that he used on his Silverado commercial mash-up Photo: Donny Osmond via Facebook As part of General Motors’ “Real People, Not Actors” campaign, the…
Toronto Organizes Drive-In Van Gogh Exhibit
Photo: George Socka via CC BY 2.0 Toronto’s Van Gogh show was meant to take place in May, but the coronavirus pandemic had other ideas and organizers made the tough…
Saying Goodbye to Late Night’s Other Car Guy, David Letterman
David Letterman discusses his short-lived pit reporter career and other racing memories Tonight, after a record 33 years of hosting, David Letterman will officially retire from the world of late…
Chevy Traverse Gets Refresh for 2021
2021 Chevrolet Traverse Premier Photo: Chevrolet The well-equipped Chevy Traverse will sport a refresh for 2021. Available later this year, the 2021 Chevy Traverse will feature an updated design, increased…
Dream Bigger with the New Mazda Campaign
Photo: Mazda With every new campaign, Mazda solidifies its place as a premium brand. In the newest phase of its FEEL ALIVE campaign, Mazda evokes a feeling of dreamlike wonderment…
Lincoln Aviator Soars onto Wards 10 Best Interiors List
The Lincoln Aviator was named one of Wards’ 10 Best Interiors for 2020 Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Motor Company has been pushing hard to let folks know that new SUVs like…
7 Ways Distracted Driving Leads to Car Accidents
Photo: The News Wheel Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of road accidents. This includes texting while driving, but there’s more to it than that. Many people think…
Buyer Beware: Returning a Used Car is Next to Impossible
A used car purchase warrants a lot of positives. According to MoneyCrashers.com Writer Jason Steele, buyers of a used car can expect these pros when buying used — less expensive…
All 2020 C8 Corvettes Have Been Sold Before Production Begins
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Photo: Chevrolet Ever since the 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray was announced, auto enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting its arrival. Even though the new Stingray won’t begin…
Ford Offering Ranger and F-150 Off-Road Leveling Suspension Kits
2019 Ford Ranger and F-150 off-road leveling suspension kit Photo: Ford Motor Company Because there’s no such thing as too much customization when it comes to pickups, Ford is now…
Ford Using Graphene For Mustang, F-150 Components
Graphene, the two-dimensional nanomaterial that is 200 times stronger than steel, will be utilized in parts made for Ford vehicles as part of a collaboration with Eagle Industries and XG…
Jay Leno Drives David Spade’s 1987 Buick Grand National
If there is one thing that Jay Leno’s Garage has taught us, it’s that a lot of stand-up comics are car guys. In addition to the host’s own well-documented obsession…
Pricing Set for All-New 2021 Hyundai Elantra Lineup
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra Photo: Hyundai Hyundai has announced pricing for the redesigned 2021 Elantra sedan lineup — including the first-ever Elantra Hybrid and Elantra N Line. Stylish and Safe:…
Honda Fit, CR-V and Odyssey Win 2015 ALG Residual Value Awards
The 2015 Honda Odyssey, winner of the 2015 ALG Residual Value Award for Best Minivan Honda had three models win 2015 ALG Residual Value Awards for being the highest ranked…
Volkswagen to Favor Batteries Over Fuel Cells
Photo: Volkswagen As we’ve previously reported on The News Wheel, Volkswagen is making an extremely aggressive and virtually unparalleled push into the all-electric vehicle market. Yesterday, the automaker’s CEO, Dr.…
2017 Acura NSX is $80,000 Cheaper in America than Japan
With its $156,000 price tag, the new 2017 Acura NSX is not exactly a budget car. However, if you’re one of the 21 people who bought an NSX in America…
7 Ways to Make Money With Your Car
It’s your getaway vehicle, your Sunday cruisin’ companion, your passion project, your baby. But could your car also be a money maker? Thanks in large part to the advent of…
Joe Rogan’s 1965 Corvette Stingray Visits Jay Leno’s Garage
On most episodes of “Jay Leno’s Garage,” the former late night host interacts with auto mechanics or regular guys who happen to own remarkable cars. In the latest installment, though,…
2017 Chevy Colorado Gets New V6 Engine, Eight-Speed Automatic
The 2016 Chevy Colorado Z71 Today Chevrolet announced updates coming to the Colorado for the 2017 model year, including an all-new V6 engine and a class-exclusive eight-speed automatic transmission. It’s…
Chevy Cruze Hatchback Diesel to Arrive for 2018 Model Year
The Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback has made headlines across the internet the past week as it strives to break 50 mpg by a equipping a brand new 1.6-liter CDTi four-cylinder turbo-diesel…
New Hyundai Team to Develop Walking Robotic Car
The Hyundai Elevate concept Image: Hyundai Hyundai’s vision for the future of transportation extends far beyond the traditional machines we’re used to seeing on the road. A new team formed…
Ford Bronco Returns to Rebelle Rally in October
Three Ford Bronco SUVs run in the 2021 Rebelle Rally next month Photo: Ford Ford is ready to hear the Rebelle yell once again. Next month, a trio of two-women…
Trail Boss Trims Make Up 20 Percent of Silverado 1500 Sales
The Chevrolet Silverado Custom Trail Boss Photo: Chevrolet Despite the coronavirus pandemic’s negative effect on the automotive industry, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 still had a relatively solid sales year. Its…
Buick Unveils Enspire Crossover EV Concept in China
The Buick Enspire all-electric concept SUV An all-electric concept crossover SUV is the latest step in GM’s push to bring green Buick vehicles to the Chinese market. The aerodynamic, sculpted Buick…
Ford Establishes Bronco Wild Fund for Preservation
Ford launches its Bronco Wild Fund with a $5 million donation Photo: Ford Some things are simply true no matter how much people don’t want to face reality. True facts…
