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Analysis of the Verstappen/Ocon Crash
Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen was poised to win yesterday’s 2018 Brazilian Grand Prix when he clashed with Force India’s Esteban Ocon, the 22-year old Frenchman against whom he had…
Ford Names Elena Ford Chief Customer Experience Officer, Savona VP NA Manufacturing
Ford Motor Company has named Elena Ford, 52, its new Chief Customer Experience Officer. Ford will report directly to Ford President of Global Operations Joe Hinrichs; the nature of the…
Ford Launches New FordPass Rewards Visa Card
Nice of Henry Ford to open a FordPass Rewards Visa Card Photo: Ford If you’re a Ford customer looking to maximize your bucks and get the most out of every…
What is the Difference Between a Moonroof and a Sunroof?
When sifting through model overviews, trying to decide which vehicle you want to purchase, some of the features can be a little vague. While some models may list a sunroof…
History of the Nissan GT-R
The 2021 Nissan GT-R in Bayside Blue Photo: Nissan When it finally arrived on American soil in 2008, the Nissan GT-R was already dubbed “Godzilla” by the press because of…
Duramax Diesel Engine Lands a Spot on Best Engines Lists
2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Photo: GMC WardsAuto recently compiled its lists of the 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems for 2020. The new 3.0-liter Duramax diesel engine, which is available…
Ford Teases the Next-Generation Ranger with First Footage
The next-generation Ford Ranger is coming with a vengeance Photo: Ford Ford is oh-so-close to revealing the next-generation Ranger pickup. So close you can taste it. But you don’t actually…
2022 Buick Enclave Receives a Serious Refresh
Photo: Buick The 2022 Buick Enclave will arrive soon with refreshed exterior styling, interior design changes, and an array of new safety and convenience technologies. The Current Model Year: Learn…
Mazda MX-30 and CX-30 Win Red Dot Design Awards
Photo: Mazda Mazda’s first purely electric vehicle, the MX-30, may be a newcomer, but it has already made a splash in automotive awards circles. This peppy new SUV recently drove…
I Fixed the Political Bumper Sticker
Photo: Nick Youngson via CC In the past, I’ve written on The News Wheel about my general dislike for bumper stickers of all kinds and three of the most irritating…
2019 Honda Passport Named ‘Best New Car for 2019’
Photo: Honda Honda has brought back the Passport SUV and already the all-new model is receiving glowing industry praise. The Passport was just named the “Best New Car for 2019”…
Ford Cracks Top 10 on 2018 Top 50 U.S. Patent Recipients List
Innovation is the name of the game when it comes to staying atop the ever-changing automotive industry. In 2018, Ford Motor Company innovated more than any other company in the…
2018 Red Dot Awards for Design Presented to Three Kia Models
2018 Kia Stinger took home “Best of the Best” title for design from the Red Dot Awards The Kia Stinger, Picanto, and Stonic escalate Kia’s total wins from the Red…
2017 Ford C-MAX Overview
The 2017 Ford C-MAX is a five-passenger hatchback that Ford originally designed in Europe with the aim of showing fuel-efficient and practical cars could still be fun. Sure enough, the…
2016 Honda Pilot Receives 5-Star NHTSA Safety Rating
The 2016 Honda Pilot has just earned another feather to put in its cap: the SUV was recently awarded the highest-possible 5-star safety rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety…
2016 Honda Pilot Awarded IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating
The 2016 Pilot undergoes the small overlap frontal crash test The redesigned 2016 Honda Pilot has received a 2015 Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety,…
2016 Honda CR-V Earns 5-Star NHTSA Safety Rating
America’s bestselling SUV has just reaffirmed its status as one of the nation’s safest crossovers. Today Honda announced that the new 2016 CR-V has been awarded a 5-Star Overall Vehicle…
Acura Touts Top Safety Ratings with Creepy Commercial
Acura has just become the first and only automotive brand to earn 5-star Overall Vehicle Scores from the NHTSA and Top Safety Pick+ ratings from the IIHS for every single…
2015 Infiniti QX60 Overview
For drivers who want travel in a SUV crossover that will keep their family safe, the 2015 Infiniti QX60 is a safe bet. With a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from…
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class For the 2014 model year, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class touts no major changes with the exception of available heated and cooled cup holders and…
2014 Escalade ESV Review: Your Very Own Batcave, Aggressively Expanded
One of the key motifs in The Dark Knight is the idea of “aggressive expansion.” Cadillac, who some speculate may be the manufacturer of the next big screen Batmobile, takes…
[DETAILS] Subaru Debuts All-New, More Advanced 2022 WRX
The 2022 Subaru WRX is finally here Photo: Subaru It seemed like Subaru had been neglecting the WRX for quite some time. In the last year, we’ve received news of…
Ram 1500 Is Sole Truck With 2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick Rating
The 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel Photo: FCA The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named the 2021 Ram 1500 Crew Cab a 2021 Top Safety Pick. This model…
2021 Chrysler Pacifica In Production at Windsor Assembly Plant
Production of the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica underway at FCA Canada Windsor Assembly Plant Photo: FCA Canada The FCA Canada Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario has started production on the 2021…
2021 Chrysler Grand Caravan Debuts in Canada
2021 Chrysler Grand Caravan Photo: FCA Canada Exclusive to drivers in Canada, the 2021 Chrysler Grand Caravan brings a new minivan option to consider. The Grand Caravan delivers more value…
Buick Encore, Enclave Were Top Considered Luxury Cars in Q2 2021
The 2022 Enclave Photo: Buick The experts at Kelley Blue Book recently released their list of the Top 10 Considered Models by Luxury Shoppers in the second quarter of 2021.…
2022 GMC Yukon Gets Denali Performance Black Package
Photo: GMC If you’re looking to dress up the 2022 GMC Yukon, you’re in luck — the automaker is confirmed to offer the new Denali Performance Black Package, which adds…
2021 Jeep Wrangler Gains New Tuscadero Color
The 2021 Wrangler in Tuscadero Photo: FCA The 2021 Jeep Wrangler is offering the Tuscadero exterior paint color as an option for the first time. Straight from the factory, this…
Canadian Pricing and Release Details for the 2022 Infiniti QX80
Photo: Infiniti The newly revealed 2022 Infiniti QX80 is headed to dealerships in Canada later in September, with a starting price of CA$81,695. Here’s a look at the latest update…
A Look at Audi’s Ambitious Electric Future
Audi is positioning itself as an EV leader. Will vehicles like this be the new norm? Only time will tell… Photo: Audi As the auto industry changes, Audi continues to…
Michigan Central Station Will Feature Lots of Art
Nari Ward’s Mango Tourist features in a new digital art exhibit showcasing Michigan Central Station Photo: Ford/Library Street Collective Ford Motor Company is still on track (pun INTENDED) to reopen…
Protect Your Car from Damage in a Parking Lot
If you park your car in a parking lot or parking garage, it’s inevitable that one day your car will suffer a dent, bump, nick, or scratch from another vehicle.…
2022 Lexus GX 460 Black Line Edition Arrives in Canada
Photo: Lexus In just a few short weeks, Canadian drivers will have the chance to get behind the wheel of the first-ever Lexus GX 460 Black Line Special Edition. For…
GM Ventures Invests in RapidDeploy Public Safety Tech
The investment will help first responders Photo: General Motors GM Ventures is investing in RapidDeploy, a public safety technology company that OnStar has been working with to improve 911 call…
Meet the 2022 Lexus RX L Black Line Edition
Photo: Lexus The Lexus Black Line series just keeps growing. By popular demand, the special edition lineup now includes the 2022 Lexus RX L in both its hybrid and gas-powered…
2021 Honda Ridgeline Pricing Starts at $36,490
Photo: Honda The 2021 Honda Ridgeline will arrive at dealerships nationwide on February 2 with a starting MSRP of $36,490, excluding a destination charge of $1,175. This represents a fairly…
2021 Toyota Tacoma Starts at $26,150
Photo: Toyota Like the 4Runner and the Sequoia, the 2021 Toyota Tacoma is now offered with a new Lunar Rock exterior option and two new special editions. The midsize pickup…
BMW Raises Money for the Education of Young Caddies at PGA Tournament
Justin Thomas tees off on the 17th hole during the final round at the 2019 BMW Championship Photo: BMW It was a historic tournament for Justin Thomas, who recently took…
BMW Donates 100 EV Charging Stations at America’s National Parks
The Thomas Edison National Historic Park was the first to receive a charging station Photo: Binksternet Two years ago, BMW started a project with the U.S. National Park Service and…
Toyota Launches New Collision Assistance App
Photo: Toyota There’s nothing enjoyable about getting into a car accident. Even if you came out completely unscathed, your vehicle probably didn’t, and that means filing an insurance claim, documenting…
2022 Kia Sportage Overview
Photo: Kia While Kia has started to update various models, like the redesigned Sorento, the Sportage has arrived for 2022 with the same styling as before. It seems like the…
Chevy Corvette Makes Dog-Friendly Vehicle List
2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe and Convertible Photo: Chevrolet When you think about a vehicle that caters to dogs, you might immediately picture a large SUV or truck. But, a…
7 Destinations for Spectacular Fall Foliage
Autumn is the perfect time to plan a road trip to savor the seasonal changes outside. Vibrant foliage is one of the most welcomed fall changes to celebrate. Whether you…
Balenciaga Releases Car Floor Mat Skirt for All Your Off-Roading Needs
Photo: Ahmad The world of fashion can be a strange place, with designers going over the top with their creations in order to get noticed by the most influential fashion…
Ford Global Caring Month 2020 Kicks Off in September
Ford Global Caring Month 2020 takes a different tack due to COVID-19 Photo: Ford This year’s Ford Global Caring Month will be different for, let’s say, obvious reasons. Ford Motor…
Differences Between the Chevrolet Corvette and Camaro
2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Photo: Chevrolet The Corvette and Camaro are both iconic Chevrolet sports cars, but the two models have a surprising number of differences in terms of powertrains,…
Pros and Cons of Renting a Vehicle for a Road Trip
If you’re planning a summer getaway, you’re got a lot of decisions to make. Between lodging, dining, and picking points of interest, you’ll also have to consider your vehicle. Is…
What Are the Different Types of RVs?
A fifth-wheel RV Photo: NeONBRAND via CC When trying to get into the RV life, you might get overwhelmed by the sheer number of different types of RVs. You’ll hear…
The News Wheel Editors: Our Ideal Road Trips
The sites you stop at along the way can be just as important as the end-destination when planning your ideal road trip Photo: Free-Photos via Pixabay Everyone has their own…
Chevrolet to Offer the Special Edition Heritage Bowtie Badge as a Standalone Accessory
In this instance, the bow on top is the gift 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of Chevrolet’s lineup of trucks. Late last month, the automaker revealed how it planned to celebrate…
