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New Mopar Doors-off Mirror Kit Is Offered for Jeep Models
The Mopar doors-off mirror kit Photo: FCA Mopar is now offering a new doors-off mirror kit for the Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler. This kit improves visibility and makes it easier…
3 Reasons Not to Exceed Your Vehicle’s Tow Capacity
Photo: GMC Today’s trucks and full-size SUVs are designed for serious towing. For example, the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup can pull up to 11,800 pounds, while its Yukon SUV…
After 55 Years, Toyota Has Sold 50 Million Corollas
1969 Toyota Corolla Photo: Toyota Toyota is celebrating the 50th million Corolla, which rolled off an unspecified assembly line last month. Introduced in 1966 and now in its 12th generation,…
VW Launches Car-Net Carrier of Choice with Verizon, T-Mobile
VW has partnered with two big-name mobile providers Photo: Volkswagen For many, using an in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot means utilizing their smartphone data for in-vehicle entertainment. But Volkswagen is hoping to…
Jeep Offers New Sunrider Flip Top for Hardtop and More
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with the Sunrider Flip Top for Hardtop Photo: FCA Jeep Performance Parts and Mopar are now offering the Sunrider Flip Top for Hardtop so you…
[DETAILS] 2022 Audi A3 and S3 Updates and Pricing
2022 Audi S3 Photo: Audi The A3 has been a part of the Audi lineup since 1996 when it was initially introduced solely to the European market to battle the…
[PHOTOS] The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Is Ready for Its Close-Up
Photo: Hyundai Hyundai already introduced the 2022 Tucson a few months ago, and now the automaker is providing a more detailed look at this sweepingly redesigned SUV. The Tucson’s radically…
[DETAILS] VW Announces Pricing for Updated 2022 Tiguan
Photo: Volkswagen The Volkswagen Tiguan made its debut in 2007 and has been a solid SUV option in the German automaker’s lineup. Now in its second generation, the Tiguan received…
Cadillac To Participate in IMSA Competition in 2023
GM design sketch of the Cadillac LMDh-V.R prototype Photo: Chris Mikalauskas, Cadillac In 2023, Cadillac will be hitting the track for a notable racing competition. A fourth-generation Cadillac V-Series prototype…
Why Is My Car Dripping? Identifying That Leaking Fluid Underneath
If you’ve just parked your car — or moved it from being parked for a couple hours — you may notice a dark puddle pooling beneath it. Depending on what time…
Why Is Running Around a Stopped Car Called a Chinese Fire Drill?
The Chinese fire drill from the intro on “Happy Days” Photo: Paramount Domestic Television There are many idioms in our language that your probably don’t know the origins of —…
BMW Art Cars Shown in Augmented Reality With Acute Art App
BMW 525i Art Car designed by Esther Mahlangu in 1991 Photo: BMW For over 45 years, a handful of artists have been expressing themselves on very unique canvases: BMW vehicles.…
2021 Mustang Mach-E First Edition is Sold Out
A Twister Orange Ford Mustang (left) and a Rapid Red 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E First Edition Photo: Ford Motor Company Bad news if you were out here thinking that you’d…
GMC Terrain Named One of the Best Small SUVs for Traveling
2021 GMC Terrain Denali Photo: GMC It can be a challenge to fit all of your family’s gear into a small SUV, which is why Consumer Reports set out to…
The New Hyundai Kona N ‘Hot SUV’: 3 Things You Should Know
Photo: Hyundai This fall, Hyundai’s high-performance N Brand lineup will welcome its first SUV — the fiercely sporty 2022 Kona N. Details are still coming out about its features and…
The Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Is an Aerodynamic Masterpiece
The Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing generates high levels of downforce Photo: Cadillac The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing boasts fearsome power, speed, and style. Most of all, though, it’s designed for aerodynamic…
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Will Race in 2021 Rebelle Rally
The 2022 Outlander for the 2021 Rebelle Rally Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi has announced that it will enter the new 2022 Outlander in the 2021 Rebelle Rally. The automaker will…
3 Most Affordable GMC Models for 2021
2021 GMC Terrain Denali Photo: GMC If affordability is at the top of your shopping list as you scout out a new vehicle, check out the 2021 GMC lineup. Here…
3 Most Affordable 2021 Buick Models
2021 Buick Envision Photo: Buick Shopping for a new Buick but have a limited budget? Here are the top three most affordable 2021 Buick models you should check out. Affordable…
Buying a Back to School Car for Your Teen
Follow these easy steps to help your teen find the perfect ride Photo: Pixabay via CC If you’re the parent of a high school or college student, you’ve probably thought…
2021 Ram 1500 TRX Is the RMAP ‘Truck of the Year’
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Photo: FCA The Rocky Mountain Automotive Press has chosen the new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX as the “Truck of the Year.” The Ram 1500 TRX…
How Do Potholes Form?
Watch out for potholes hidden by puddles of water Photo: 四代目火影 via CC Winter is coming, and you’ll soon notice more potholes on the road. The hazardous holes can cause…
How Can Potholes Damage My Car?
Photo: Marc-Olivier Jodoin via Unsplash It’s no secret that much of the country’s infrastructure is in dire need of repair. And each year, roads in some parts of the country…
Could the Mitsubishi Montero Make a Comeback?
Of all the Mitsubishi vehicles that have been speculated could make a return to the United States market following Nissan’s acquisition of the company (including the Lancer Evo sports car…
Ford Refresh95 Cabin Air Filter Coming Later This Year
Select vehicles will come standard with the Ford Refresh95 cabin air filter starting in Q4 2021 Photo: Ford Odds that you gave very much or any thought to the kind…
Guidelines for Proper Use of the Parking Brake
Photo: The News Wheel When you learned to drive, the concept of the parking brake probably didn’t make sense. Why would you need a brake for when your car is…
OnStar with 4G LTE Launches Next Month
A passenger enjoys GM’s OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity. Starting in June, drivers of select GM vehicles will have access to OnStar with 4G LTE. Drivers will get a free…
Could COVID-19 Encourage Cities to Close More Streets?
Photo: Pixabay Over the past few years, there has been a movement in large cities to make streets more accessible to pedestrians and bikes. As the need for social distancing…
2019 Chevrolet Malibu Overview
If you’re a fan of GM sedans, you might be sad about saying goodbye to the Cruze and Impala this year. Why not take a minute to browse the strengths…
Billionaire Creates His Own “No Parking” Zone, Neighbors Get Towed
so Noam Gottesman – co-founder of the GLG hedge fund – has been accused of something that sounds like it came from a Seinfeld episode https://t.co/RsH6WE8vaC — Tony Tassell (@TonyTassell)…
2022 Mazda MX-30 Headed to America
Photo: Mazda The 2022 Mazda MX-30, the brand’s first-ever battery electric mass-market vehicle, is finally headed to America. After finding success in key international markets, the new model will land…
New York Might Lose Outdoor Dining to Parking Demands
Diners outside at La Pecora Bianca on Broadway in New York City Photo: Eden, Janine, and Jim via CC When you live in a small city, as I do, you…
Bronco Sport Boosts Ford’s Compact Crossover Share
The rugged Bronco Sport has helped Ford gain three points in compact crossover market share Photo: Ford The compact crossover segment is one of the hottest things going, but Ford’s…
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV Overview
Photo: Chevrolet The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt continues the nameplate’s tradition of being an affordable, accessible EV. For the latest model year, the Bolt saw some updates — namely, the reshuffling…
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Overview
Photo: Hyundai The Hyundai Santa Fe didn’t get a complete redesign for 2021, but it’s close. Updated engines (including a hybrid), exterior design changes, a reconfigured console and dashboard, and…
Maserati Reworks Trim Levels for Ghibli, Quattroporte, and Levante
Photo: Maserati The 2022 Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte, and Levante are each getting their trim levels reworked for the new model year, available to order immediately. Now, all three models will…
Ford Put an Explorer on Top of the World’s Tallest Climbing Tower
It’s the circle of liiiiiiife! It’s a Ford Explorer! Photo: Ford Over the past 30 years, the Ford Explorer has stood tall over its competitors as the bestselling SUV of…
Survey Says Playlists Are a Road Trip Necessity
Photo:Avinash Patel via Pexels If you are planning a road trip this summer, you probably have a good idea of what gear, snacks, and clothes to pack. However, one essential…
The News Wheel Editors: Remembering Winter Getaways
Road trips help make winter more fun while keeping cabin fever at bay Photo: Pixabay We’ve already mentioned summer road trip destinations we’ve been daydreaming about. Now, as we ride…
Chevy Spark Makes Edmunds Top Budget Commuter Cars List
The Chevy Spark recently made Edmunds’ list of top budget commuter cars. Per Dan Frio with Edmunds, the publication’s editors chose their top seven vehicles based on infotainment features as well…
2015 Mustang Arrives in Middle East and Africa, Sits Atop Burj Khalifa
2015 Mustang Arrives in Middle East and Africa (and Bill Ford, too) Whether you thought Bill Ford’s 18-minute-long Tom Cruise fantasy was one of the more ridiculous marketing stunts you’ve…
2017 Cadillac XT5 Will Debut in Dubai
A spy shot of what is almost certainly the Cadillac XT5 Photo: Saw930/Opposite Lock The SRX-replacing Cadillac XT5 crossover has already been spotted in SoHo, and its arrival is all but…
Porsche Now Lets You Create One-Off Factory Cars
Photo: Porsche Porsche has revived its Sonderwunsch program (translated: Special Wishes) to give customers the opportunity to create truly special, one-off cars in-house. But they’ll have to pay a hefty…
Verstappen Concludes F1 Triple Header with Triple Victory
Photo: Honda When Max Verstappen’s tire exploded at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, it seemed like the young Dutchman’s title hopes had taken a big hit. Instead, rival Lewis Hamilton nearly…
2021 Mazda3 Sedan Overview
Photo: Mazda For the latest model year, the Mazda3 Sedan gained a major update — the addition of a turbo engine option that far surpasses the model’s previous 186-horsepower mill.…
Ford Says New Air Filter Can Protect Against Coronavirus
Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company of Europe says that a new air filter offered on several vehicles can protect occupants against pollen, dust, and, yes, even coronavirus transmission. Ford Innovation…
Ford (Finally) Offers RWD on 2022 Explorer ST
The 2022 Ford Explorer ST is standard with rear-wheel drive Photo: Ford The Ford Explorer ST is a Ford Explorer that makes 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. So…
New Tech Package Available for 2022 GMC Terrain
Photo: GMC For the latest model year, the GMC Terrain will offer a new available tech package for the AT4 and SLT trim levels. Here’s a look at what it…
Subaru Created Its 20-Millionth AWD Vehicle in June
Photo: Subaru Something Subaru is known for is providing its Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system as a standard feature on all of its vehicles (except the BRZ sports car). As a…
Kia Debuts On-Demand “Kia@Home” Car Shopping Experience
2021 Kia Niro EV Photo: Kia The COVID-19 pandemic created various immediate needs for consumers of all kinds. One industry that saw a meteoric rise was at-home shopping, specifically in…
