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Hyundai Sets February Sales Record
The Hyundai Palisade had its best sales month ever in February Photo: Hyundai Sales for Hyundai Motor America shot up 16 percent last month, establishing a new February record for…
Chevy and Carhartt: A ‘Murican Match Made in Heaven
Photo: Chevrolet While the war for the toughest pickup truck wages on, Chevrolet has found a valuable strategic ally: Carhartt, the workwear company. “When you look at both of our…
GM Investing $14 Million in Cruise Automation for SF Facilities, 1,100 New Jobs
GM President Dan Ammann (right) with Cruise Automation founders Kyle Vogt (center) and Daniel Kan (left) General Motors announced that it will be investing $14 million toward the development of a…
Pair of Ice Cream Truck Thieves Caught After Live Streaming Their own Crime
Cue “The Entertainer” Photo: Pickled-dove Yesterday was National Ice Cream Day. Hordes of people invaded Cold Stone Creamery, Baskin-Robbins, and Dairy Queen to celebrate. However, a pair of teenage boys…
Infiniti's Tony Gardina Shows Off Infiniti Q50 In Chicago
Infiniti North regional vice president Tony Gardina took the stage at the Chicago Auto Show today to tease show attendees with the exciting future the brand has in store for…
2016 Cadillac CTS Vsport Earns Spot on Car and Driver's 10 Best List
2016 Cadillac CTS Vsport Photo: © General Motors Car and Driver Magazine has just released its annual 10 Best list, and is anybody surprised the list included the 2016 Cadillac…
2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Makes Autotrader Best Electric Cars List
The 2022 Bolt EUV Photo: Chevrolet Autotrader recently compiled a list of the greatest all-electric and plug-in hybrid models available this year. The all-new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV earned a…
DYNAMIC X SOLID: Subaru's Global Architecture Explained
Earlier this year, Subaru unveiled the redesigned Impreza at the New York Auto Show, and its new look drew a lot of attention–especially due to what the model heralds for…
Chevy Equinox Named One of the Best Commuter Cars
2021 Chevrolet Equinox Photo: Chevrolet Since commuting is unavoidable, why not make it as enjoyable as possible? Behind the wheel of the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, you will stop dreading your…
Kia Sedona Named a “Best Family Car of 2020” by PARENTS Magazine
2020 Kia Sedona Photo: Kia For most families, price is one of the top considerations when choosing a new vehicle. Other important factors include comfort, convenience, and — of course…
Jorge Plata Moreno Named General Director of OnStar Mexico
General Motors announced Jorge Plata Moreno as the new CEO of OnStar Mexico. Plata Moreno Takes over for Michael Szachta in the role, and will lead the GM subsidiary in…
How Did I Miss “The Kia Kitchen” During the Pandemic?
Prepare your taste buds for some Kia-inspired meals Photo: Kia I’ve been writing about Kia for a few years now and I’d like to think I’m keyed into what the…
GM to Increase Use of Aluminum in GM Trucks
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 If you look into the future of General Motors, you’re probably going to see a whole lot of aluminum. Wall Street Journal cites sources close to…
Honda ‘Within 10 BHP’ of Top F1 Cars, Hamilton Says
Photo: Artes Max Five-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton, who trailed teammate Valtteri Bottas at the season-opening 2019 Australian Grand Prix, believes Honda has made great progress over the winter…
Ford Bronco Reveal Postponed Due to COVID-19
The official Ford Bronco reveal is being pushed back because of coronavirus Photo: Ford Here we were, all set and ready to finally see the 2021 Ford Bronco — and…
Honda Earns Three Top 10 Positions at 2019 Canadian GP
Photo: Honda After all four Honda-powered cars finished in the top 10 at the 2019 Monaco GP, the feat was almost repeated at the most recent race in Canada. While…
Plant-Based Carbon Fiber Would Negate Use of Petroleum, Save Money and Fuel
Carbon fiber is prevalent in a ton of products, and according to Nexus Media Writer Jeremy Deaton, “Carbon fiber is the Superman of materials.” But even Superman has his Kryptonite.…
This $2,300 Toy Jeep Wrangler Is Worth Every Penny
For $2,300, you can own your very own Jeep Wrangler. The only downside is, it’s a toy Jeep Wranglers are notoriously expensive—even when they’re 1/8th scale. Capo Racing just released…
Traffic Jam Puzzle Game Is a Great Way to Challenge Your Problem-Solving Skills
I bet you’d agree that one of the worst parts of every day is being stuck in traffic. There’s nothing like starting your day with an infuriating morning commute that…
Meet the VW Arteon
The Geneva International Motor Show was this month in Switzerland, and Volkswagen came prepared with a new production vehicle. The VW Arteon Gran Turismo is a five-seat sedan that looks to…
Why Do I Need What3words?
I’m always really cautious when social media or the news tells me to download an app. I mean, remember when everyone was all about FaceApp and its aging filter until…
GM Reports 2020 First Quarter Sales for China
In the midst of a pandemic that has swept around the globe, GM reported a significant decline in China sales for the first quarter. This decline in sales wasn’t unexpected.…
Previous Fiat Reveals at the Geneva International Motor Show
When it comes to the Geneva International Motor Show, Fiat is no stranger to showing up with new vehicles. The Italian automaker made its first debut at the motor show…
The Feds Aren’t Fans of Fun Crosswalks
Photo: Bill Henry In recent years, fun crosswalks have started popping up around the nation. From 3D crosswalks that try to get drivers to slow down in school zones to…
Is It Illegal to…? Common Questions About Driving Laws
We’ve all passed the driver’s test and taken driver’s education classes way back in the day, but over time we’ve all had arguments with friends about what is and isn’t…
Chevy Silverado Trucks Find Perfect Match on Facebook
If you report yourself as single on Facebook, you’ve probably had the platform shove its new dating service in your face at least a couple of times. While I wouldn’t…
Buick Has the Highest Percentage of Female Buyers in the US
The Buick Encore GX Photo: General Motors According to a new IHS Markit study, Buick currently has a higher share of female buyers than any other automaker in the United…
Cadillac's Rear Camera Mirror Wins PopSci Award for Technological Innovation
Cadillac’s Rear Camera Mirror, which will debut on the CT6, was named one of Popular Science’s “Best of What’s New” award-winners Photo: © General Motors Cadillac’s Rear Camera Mirror, an…
Is Usain Bolt Faster Than Fire?
This poster is made entirely of matches Usain Bolt of Jamaica is currently the fastest man on Earth, and his speed is validated by the six Olympic medals he has…
Massachusetts Introduces Bill To Prevent Keyless Ignition Deaths
If you own a car that runs quietly and has keyless ignition, it’s possible that you might have left your car running by accident. It’s not like you need to…
Third-Generation Kia Ceed Sportswagon Makes Appearance at Geneva International Motor Show
Kia’s Third- Generation Ceed Sportswagon Photo: Kia Equipped with more cargo and interior space, the new Kia Ceed Sportswagon, which was revealed to the world at the Geneva International Motor…
Lincoln Over-Analyzes Navigator Commercial Wherein McConaughey Talks to Dogs
Lincoln released its latest commercial starring Matthew McConaughey during the Grammys on Sunday—a light affair that has the actor driving two dogs around in a Navigator and talking to them about what…
[WATCH] Mike Pyle Burns Jon Jones in Lincoln Commercial Parody
UFC Vet, Mike Pyle Lincoln unveiled a new commercial for the 2015 MKC this week, bringing back everybody’s favorite pitchman—Oscar-winning weirdo, Matthew McConaughey. We surmised that it wouldn’t be terribly long…
Infiniti Still Says “No” To Electric Cars
The Infiniti LE concept was unveiled in 2012 When you look at the electric cars on the market, there is one big brand that is missing. Infiniti, the luxury arm…
Leave a Note, Skip the Ticket?
Every time those red and blue lights flash in your rear view mirror, you probably think, “How am I going to get out of this one?” When you’re talking to the…
Ford Reveals New Ranger, EcoSport, Mustang at Shanghai Event
Ford this past Saturday held a special Go Further event in Shanghai where company officers were on hand to introduce throngs of enthusiasts to the brand’s latest new and upcoming…
Ford Truck Sales Surpass 1 Million Globally, F-Series Achieves 42nd Year as America's Best-Selling Truck
If you made a prediction at the start of 2018, chances are pretty good that you would have picked something relatively safe. You likely wouldn’t guess that Clemson would absolutely…
Subaru Scores Four Awards From PARENTS
Photo: Subaru If you have a family, finding a safe, reliable ride is of the utmost importance. That’s why Subaru has poured so many resources into making each of its…
Goodbye Asimo — Honda Retires Beloved Robot
Photo: Shay Sowden Honda’s ASIMO is likely the world’s most famous robot. Originally unveiled in 2000 after more than a decade of development, it was the first robot to walk…
Honda May Be Developing Plug-in Hybrid Pilot, And I Am Super Pumped
If you have read my articles on The News Wheel, you may have noticed that I like electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. A lot. However, I have always secretly and…
Revisit 50 Years of Mustang Design DNA
The sixth generation Mustang is right around the corner, and a lot has changed over the course of 50 years. Ford, however, wants you to pay particular attention to some…
Subaru Swings Through Spring With Sweet Sales
Photo: Subaru I’m not sure if you’re aware, but there’s a small, totally manageable health issue that’s been making its way around the globe for a little while now. Thankfully,…
Subaru Sales Skyrocket in March
Photo: Subaru As America begins its slow, slow journey toward something that resembles pre-pandemic normalcy, we’re starting to see some determined automakers break records and raise the bar moving forward.…
2015 Dodge Challenger Commercial Features 100 Year Old Badasses
Don’t be fooled: this woman is hardcore. I think it’s safe to say that the new 2015 Dodge Challenger commercial deserves the Badass of the Year award, because it truly…
Family of Japanese Tourists Mistakenly Lead Police on High-Speed Chase
Exactly who you want to see on your next international vacation, right? Now imagine this, except they’re all holding guns and screaming. Imagine how you would spend your first days…
Toyota Recalls 132,624 Tundra Trucks
The recalls have been piling up all year long (cough, GM, cough). But The General isn’t the only automaker to recall vehicles this year. Toyota has recalled a fair share…
Toyota Recalls Sienna Minivan and Lexus GS Sedan
That snow is pretty, but it could cause your spare tire to fall off Toyota Motor is recalling approximately 450,000 Toyota Sienna minivans from model years 2004 to 2011. These cars,…
2017 Toyota Avalon Overview
The 2017 Toyota Avalon is a full-size sedan designed to provide an all-around excellent driving experience. Whether you need room for four adults, great resale value, high fuel economy, lots…
2016 Toyota Tacoma Teaser Image Has Us on the Edge of Our Seats
Auto show season is fast approaching, which means we’re preparing ourselves for a myriad of new model reveals and concept unveilings. Next month, at the Detroit Auto Show, the 2016…
We Need to Talk About Handicapped Parking Shaming
Hello, internet. Thanks for coming in to talk with us today. Have a seat, because we need to have a conversation about those shaming people who use a handicapped parking…
