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The Importance of Air Filter Replacement
It’s easy to overlook your car’s air filter, but it’s an essential part of maintaining your vehicle’s health, performance, and efficiency. And despite being a simple filter, it does a…
Nissan and Turo Team Up to Bring Benefits to LEAF Drivers
Photo: Nissan Nissan and the Turo peer-to-peer car-sharing service are teaming up to bring benefits to new Nissan LEAF drivers. This nationwide promotion offers a $350 Turo credit when you…
Understanding the Nissan Warranty Program
Photo: Nissan If your Nissan needs repairs, it’s good to know what issues are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Here’s a quick and easy guide to help you figure out…
Ford, DTE Energy Plan Solar Array at Ford World HQ
A rendering of what the solar array at Ford World will look like upon completion Ford is paving the way for employees at their World Headquarters to charge their plug-in…
Ford to Move Dearborn Truck and Michigan Assembly to 100 Percent Renewable Energy
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company continues its push to be one of the world’s most environmentally responsible corporations with the announcement that its Dearborn Truck Plant, Michigan Assembly…
Ford 20th Annual Sustainability Report Released
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company released its 20th Sustainability Report this month, part a reflection on how far the automaker has come since its first report in 1999,…
Mazda Releases Teaser Video of Probable New Mazda3
Welp, it’s time to get back out my floppy striped cap, vest with two dozen shiny brass buttons, pocket watch, and waxed handlebar mustache, because Mazda has officially fired up…
McLaren Will Keep Its Head Down and Try Again—No Engine Supplier Change
May 6 was the deadline by which Formula One teams were to notify the FIA of any engine supplier change for the 2018 season. Around that time it was confirmed…
Hamilton Wins 2020 British GP on Three Wheels
Photo: Takayuki Suzuki via CC The 2020 British GP was not very exciting and, as I anticipated after the last race, Lewis Hamilton was crowned victor (bold prediction, I know).…
Ford Teases Mach 1, a Mustang-Inspired, All-Electric Performance SUV Set to Arrive in 2020
Is it possible that the juiciest and most interesting tidbit to come out of the 2018 North American Auto Show’s first days is not the reveal of a production model,…
The INFINITI Qs Inspiration Rethinks the Sport Sedan
Photo: INFINITI Considering the current trend towards electrification, it’s only natural that INFINITI unveiled the Qs Inspiration, an electric sport sedan. Debuted at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show, the Qs…
2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 on the Way: Report
So long, Shelby GT350R. May angels sing thee to thy rest, but bring on the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Photo: Ford The Mustang Shelby GT350 and Mustang Bullitt will…
2020 Kia Sedona Overview
Photo: Kia Since it debuted in 1998 by another name — the Carnival — the Kia Sedona has undergone quite a few changes. Now in its third generation, the 2020…
2018 March Marks Best Sales Month of Certified, Pre-Owned Vehicles for Kia
2017 Kia Forte Thanks in part to the Kia Forte’s popularity, the month of March recorded the highest sales for Certified, Pre-Owned Vehicles for Kia Motors America. A total of…
Honda SUVs and Minivan Top U.S. News & World Report’s 2016 Best Cars for Families
Inside the 2016 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite with HondaVAC vacuum cleaner The love affair between Honda and U.S. News & World Report continues unabated. Last month, the automaker dominated the…
How to Choose and Maintain the Right Tires for Your Truck
For many truck owners, their truck is more than a vehicle: it’s an identity. It means independence, exploration, and no limits. Every scratch or ding on a truck is a…
Ford's Valencia Assembly Plant Uses a Giant Ostrich-Feather-Duster
Behold, Ford Valencia Assembly Plant’s awesome feather duster Ford is taking a unique approach to ensure that vehicles produced at its Valencia Assembly Plant in Spain have an absolutely immaculate…
Order a Mirai from Toyota Right Now
Californians, this could be you! Do you live in California? If you do, and you’re lucky enough to reside close to the limited hydrogen refueling stations, you could be on…
CEO Fields: Ford Will Out-Tesla Tesla Bring EVs to the Masses
The Focus Electric is currently Ford’s sole electric vehicle Without question, Tesla is one of the hottest names in the automotive industry today, and there’s good reason for that. Tesla…
Honda Develops A New Mask — For Your Car
Photo: Honda Japan No matter how you feel about them, masks are now a part of our daily lives to slow the spread of COVID-19. In the near future, it’s…
BREAKING: You Can Buy $1.99 Gas in Oklahoma City
Looks like a normal ol’ gas station, right? No. Today, history was made at this here OnCue Google Maps Hold on to your hats people. This is a moment on…
Movie Review: 'Kaz' (2014), the Gran Turismo Documentary
Check out our review of the Gran Turismo documentary Kaz: Pushing the Virtual Divide Photo: Playstation & Sony Computer Entertainment via YouTube When Gran Turismo 6 was released in 2014,…
Toyota Supra Earns First Road-Course Win in NASCAR
Photo: Toyota Toyota Racing’s Christopher Bell secured his sixth victory of the season at the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Road America this weekend. It was his first win at…
2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S Earns Best Car to Buy Nomination from Motor Authority
2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S Photo: Chad Horwedel The 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S is the latest vehicle to be nominated by Motor Authority for its annual Best Car to Buy award.…
New Honda Civic Type R Spied Testing With Smaller Rear Wing
The Honda Civic Type R is inarguably one of the hottest hot hatches you can buy today, but even those who love the way it sings and dances don’t always…
Ford Announces Mind-Blowing 450 Horsepower Rating for 2017 F-150 Raptor
The new 2017 F-150 Raptor features increased power and improved efficiency over the previous Ford Raptor The Ford Motor Company has released a series of online videos over the last…
The 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 Convertible is Going to Be Every Bit as Insane as the Coupe
Chevrolet revealed that its 2019 Corvette ZR1 will be the fastest ‘Vette ever built, delivering an SAE-certified 755 horsepower and 715 lb-ft of torque. If you read that and immediately…
Chevy Bolt EV Could Cost Less than $30,000
The 2017 Chevy Bolt is scheduled to become available for purchase before the end of the year Photo: © General Motors Last week, Chevy announced that its new Bolt EV…
Kia Debuts All-New 2019 Kia Niro EV
2019 Kia Niro EV Photo: Kia Combining the beloved characteristics and capabilities of a crossover with an eco-friendly powertrain, the new 2019 Kia Niro EV is on track to deliver…
2021 Toyota Mirai Range Could Be 400 Miles
Photo: Toyota Toyota is targeting a 400-mile range for the new 2021 Mirai, the second generation of the automaker’s hydrogen-powered fuel cell sedan. Debuted at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show,…
2021 Chevrolet Malibu gets Sport Edition Package
Photo: Chevrolet Want to add a little extra style to your new 2021 Chevrolet Malibu? The bowtie brand has just what you’re looking for. New for the 2021 model year,…
Drive Dom Toretto’s Charger R/T Via the Furious 7 Car Pack for Forza Horizon 2
While I wouldn’t recommend hopping inside a 1970 Charger R/T and parachuting out of a C-130, I still believe everyone should experience some of the Fast & Furious franchise cars…
New Dodge Brothers Commercial Uses Morse Code to Send Message
Dodge’s newest commercial sends the audience a message through Morse code Photo: YouTube Ad campaigns are all about making their product stand out, showing consumers why whatever they are selling…
4.7 Million Cars Affected by Latest Airbag Defect Recall
NHTSA says 4.7 million cars are affected by the latest airbag defect recall. Photo courtesy of NHTSA The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced yesterday an airbag defect recall…
GMC Hummer EV Undergoes Testing on Moab Trails
The GMC Hummer EV Pickup going through testing Photo: GMC GMC recently put the new Hummer EV Pickup to the test in Moab, Utah. The world’s first all-electric supertruck was…
Ford of Canada Producing Face Shields at Windsor
Ford of Canada is building face shields at its Windsor Engine Plant Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company of Canada is underway on production of face shields at its Windsor Engine…
Official 2019 Formula One Calendar & Testing Schedule
The official calendar for the 2019 Formula One season has been revealed, featuring very few changes compared to the 2018 calendar. Like last year, the F1 circus will stop at…
The Top Five Plug-in Vehicles of 2017
As I have written more and more for The News Wheel, I have found myself turning into the plug-in car guy. So, as we are approaching the end of this…
Dodge Earns 2020 Brand Image Award from KBB
2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Photo: FCA Dodge has once again captivated the judges at Kelley Blue Book. Earning the Best Car Styling Brand award in KBB’s 2020…
Ford Invests in Valencia to Support Battery Pack Assembly
Ford will build its new 2.5-liter Duratec in Valencia starting next year Photo: Ford Ford has announced that it will invest an additional 5.2 million euros ($6.3 million) in its…
Maserati Shows Off Ultra-Customization Program in Geneva
Photo: Maserati Maserati unveiled something a little different at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. Styled as the “Levante ONE OF ONE,” the exclusive SUV took the center stage in…
2017 Volvo XC90 T8 Overview
After Ford sold the Volvo luxury brand to Geely Holding Group during the Great Recession, the first priority of the Chinese company was to launch a second-generation XC90 SUV. This…
Honda Civic Type R Could Cost $33,900 in the US
The Honda Civic Type R is getting closer and closer to its highly anticipated US release date. And the nearer a vehicle gets to debuting, the more leaks there are,…
Lessons Learned Fixing My Own Car
I spent most of my day yesterday hunched under my car in a pizza place’s parking lot. To understand why I did this, I really just need to tell you…
Ford Sponsoring Saturday’s 147th Kentucky Derby
Ford sponsors the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday Photo: Ford Last year, Ford was all too thrilled to announce that it had signed on to become the…
Honda Launches 2020 Civic Si
Photo: Honda The Honda Civic Si is the last of the Civic models to get its 2020 model year update, and arguably this is the one you should be most…
Honda to Overtake Renault Engine Power at Russian GP
Honda is set to leapfrog Renault in engine power at the upcoming Formula One Russian Grand Prix, according to reports from Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport and Spain’s Marca. The…
Prepare for Winter with New Tires in Fall
You already know that autumn is the season of everything pumpkin-spice, changing leaves, Halloween, corn mazes, hayrides, and apple-picking, but did you know that it is also the best time…
How Does Mitsubishi's Dendo Drive House System Work?
A Dendo Drive House diagram Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show, Mitsubishi showcased its Dendo Drive House technology. So, how does the system actually work?…
New Uber Drivers Can Opt-Out of Arbitration
Photo: Quote Catalog When you sign up to use an app, you usually have to agree to its terms and conditions, and if you are like a lot of other…
