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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…
Detroit News Says Ford Mustang, F-150, GT Defined the 2010s
2019 Ford F-150 Limited Photo: Ford Motor Company With the start of the 2020s, folks are keen to put together lists of their favorite movies, television shows, music, books, and…
Romulus, Michigan, Named Site of Ford Ion Park
Ford Ion Park will be based out of Romulous, Michigan Photo: Ford Earlier this spring, Ford Motor Company announced a new global battery center that will help the automaker’s mission…
Surprise! Ford GT Studio Collection is Super Limited
The 2021-22 Ford GT Studio Collection is limited to 40 examples Photo: Ford Ford announced the new GT Studio Collection alongside the 2021 Ford GT Heritage Edition at Petersen Car…
2017 Ford GT Heritage Edition Fetches $1.54M at Auction
A 2017 Ford GT ’66 Heritage Edition fetched $1.54M at auction this month Photo: Ford Motor Company Last week, a 2017 Ford GT Heritage Edition went up on the block…
[PHOTOS] Of Course the Gulf Oil 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition Looks Amazing
Behold, the 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition Earlier this month, we mused that the likely relaunch of the Ford GT application process and start of a new model year cycle…
GMC Sierra Sales Soar for the Second Quarter of 2021
Photo: GMC North American sales figures are on the rise for the GMC Sierra line of trucks. During the second quarter, the model moved 75,495 units. That’s a jump of…
A Guide to Jump-Starting a Hybrid Car
Some hybrids jump-start themselves while others require the help of another car Photo: The News Wheel If you recently brought home a hybrid vehicle, it’s helpful to familiarize yourself with…
Construction Underway at Michigan Central Station
Following the Michigan Strategic Fund’s approval of a 30-year, $207 million tax break that The Detroit News says will “virtually eliminate property taxes for the autonomous and electric vehicle development…
Honda Launches Esports GT3 Driver Academy
Photo: Honda Performance Development Honda Performance Development teamed up with Europe’s JAS Motorsport to create a new HPD JAS Esports Academy. Its mission statement is to “[cultivate] the next generation…
Top 5 Best BMW Art Cars
While each automaker has its own identity and lineup of vehicles, certain automakers have their own unique culture surrounding them. One of the defining aspects of BMW‘s culture is its…
GT3 Class to Replace GTE at Le Mans from 2024
Nissan GT-R GT3 leads a pack of GT3s in the GT World Challenge Europe series Photo: Nissan The Automobile Club de l’Ouest, which organizes the FIA World Endurance Championship and…
2022 Kia Soul Overview
Photo: Kia For 13 years, the Kia Soul has caught the attention of many thanks to its quirky design that has held up all this time. Now in its third…
What Are the Differences Between the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox?
The 2019 Chevy Blazer and 2019 Chevy Equinox are two popular choices for those purchasing a new SUV this year. At first glance, you might not notice major differences between…
2019 Chevrolet Equinox Overview
A popular option in the SUV segment, the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox is ready to tackle the open road. The Equinox offers seating for up to five passengers and plenty of…
Genesis Tops Premium Brands in J.D. Power 2020 Initial Quality Study
Photo: Genesis Genesis is the top premium brand in the J.D. Power 2020 Initial Quality Study, which looks at the cars that have the least amount of problems for brand…
How to Hook Up a Trailer to Your Vehicle
Photo: The News Wheel Perhaps you’re a newbie when it comes to attaching a trailer to your vehicle, or maybe it’s been a while since you’ve done so and you’re…
6 Tips for Saving Money at the Gas Station
Unless you drive an electric vehicle, spending money at the gas pump is unavoidable when you own a car. Still, there are plenty of ways to trim your fuel costs.…
Ford Renames Sterling Heights Plant Van Dyke Electric Powertrain Center
Ford officially renamed the Van Dyke Electric Powertrain Center in May Photo: Ford In May, Ford announced that one of its Michigan plants will change its name after 50 years.…
New Toyota Sienna Owner’s Manual is an AI Assistant
Photo: Toyota Toyota is kicking off the owner’s manual revolution. The all-new Sienna minivan will not come with a printed owner’s manual. It won’t even be accessible as a PDF…
Korean Golf Pro Hits Hole-in-One, Wins His 3rd Genesis Vehicle in 4 Months
Tae-Hoon Kim won this Genesis G80 by sinking a hole-in-one at the Genesis Invitational Photo: Genesis If there’s one thing Tae-Hoon Kim might be even better at than golf, it’s…
Non-GM Vehicles Now Have Access to OnStar Vehicle Insights
Photo: General Motors OnStar Vehicle Insights makes it easier for you to monitor the vehicles in your fleet, so you can ensure drivers are being both safe and productive. Now,…
China’s Buick GL8 Avenir Gets Hybrid Tech for 2022
Photo: Buick The GL8 Avenir, an upscale minivan that Buick sells in China, will receive hybrid technology and an array of other upgrades for the 2022 model year. Luxurious Family…
DIY Car Care: How to Rotate Tires Safely and Correctly
Did you know you can rotate your own tires? Getting your vehicle’s tires rotated is often an add-on service during a scheduled oil change. But for those who want to…
Fiat Chrysler Future Plans Don’t Include Dodge Dart, Chrysler 200
The Dodge Dart (pictured above) and Chrysler 200 will be getting the axe as Fiat Chrysler focuses more on SUVs and crossovers Fiat Chrysler is going to be introducing more…
Should I Pick Up My Rental Car at the Airport or Downtown?
Planning a trip involves hashing out fun details like which attractions to see, where to stay, and, perhaps most importantly, where to eat. But planning travel also comes with some…
What’s New on the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The 2022 Outlander Photo: Mitsubishi Motors On Feb. 16, Mitsubishi unveiled the new 2022 Outlander on Amazon Live, making it the first vehicle to debut this way. This crossover has…
Rumor: Chevrolet to Kill Off the Camaro After 2023?
Is the sixth-generation Camaro the end of the line for the iconic muscle car? Photo: GM The Camaro has been a near-constant fixture of the Chevrolet lineup since 1967, having…
Performance EV Rumored as Chevrolet Camaro Replacement
The Chevy Camaro could soon be driving off into the sunset Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Camaro as we know it may only have a few years left. As part of…
Mitsubishi Motors Chooses New Headquarters Location
Northside at McEwen Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi Motors North America has finally decided on a new location for its headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee. The headquarters will occupy two floors of…
Mitsubishi Helps Nashville Residents After Tornado Outbreak
Mitsubishi donates an Outlander PHEV to the CRC Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Middle Tennessee recently had a tornado outbreak, which was devastating to many in the area. As such, Mitsubishi has…
2021 Genesis GV80 Overview
Photo: Genesis The 2021 GV80 takes its place as the very first SUV from Genesis. This midsize model fully incorporates the premium brand’s signature styling, sophisticated comfort, and cutting-edge technology…
Apps to Help You Save Money on Road Trips
While driving can be an affordable way to travel, you can easily go over budget when enjoying a road trip. Luckily, thanks to your smartphone’s app store, you’ve got plenty…
2021 Durango Earns Vincentric Best Value in America Award
The 2021 Dodge Durango Photo: FCA The 2021 Dodge Durango took home a Vincentric Best Value in America award for the Large SUV/Crossover segment. This award indicates that the Durango…
Ford Fund, GHSA Awarding $135K in Grants to Fight Teen Speeding
Ford Driving Skills for Life is back and coming to cities across America Photo: Ford Six State Highway Safety Offices will be on the receiving end of grants targeted at…
What's Involved in a Tune-Up?
Even if you’re unfamiliar with automotive maintenance, you’ve probably heard about taking a car in for a tune-up. While what’s involved in a tune-up has changed over the years since…
