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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…
American SUVs’ Towing Praised by AutoTrader.com
American automakers fared quite well in a recent list put out by AutoTrader.com. The site praised several American SUVs’ towing capabilities on its recent Must-Shop SUVs for Towing list. In…
GM Expects to Start Mass-Producing the Self-Driving Cruise AV in 2019
GM’s Cruise AV self-driving car won’t have a steering wheel General Motors is gearing up to start mass-producing its fourth-generation Cruise AV self-driving vehicle in 2019. GM says the Cruise AV is…
Honda Tops All Brands in 2019 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Awards
Honda kicked off the year with a truly staggering number of awards, and as 2018 comes to a close the Japanese automaker is continuing to rack up a few more…
3 Silverado 1500 Trims Get New “Value Packages” for 2020
Photo: Chevrolet Three new packages planned for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 could be good news for buyers seeking extra options at a (presumably) attractive price. These “value packages” bring…
7 New Cars That the 2016 Ford Focus RS Can Outflex
The all-new 2016 Ford Focus RS can beat out some tough competition A few months ago, it was leaked that the 2016 Ford Focus RS’s 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder would produce…
Infographic: Top 10 Colors for SUVs
While there are a wide assortment of varying colors that cars can be in the modern automotive market, most drivers opt to stick with the same shades of white, black, and…
Upgraded myBuick App Monitors Your Driving Habits, Tips You Off About Insurance Discounts
Buick drivers can monitor their habits behind the wheel with the upgraded myBuick app Do you constantly find yourself flooring the gas, slamming the brakes, and treating the rules of…
Beijing Testing Facial-Recognition Glasses That Could Revolutionize the Criminal Identification Process
Photo: DAHBOO77 Police in Beijing are testing out futuristic sunglasses that are equipped with facial recognition and license-plate identifying technology. This AI gadget comes on the heels of technology products such as…
IIHS Finds That Convertibles Are as Safe as Hardtop Models
The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Photo: Mitsubishi Motors If you’ve had safety concerns over riding in a convertible, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new report may put your mind…
2021 INFINITI Q50 Trims, Pricing, and Features Announced
Photo: INFINITI INFINITI recently revealed updates and pricing for the Q50 luxury sedan. The 2021 model year brings a new trim level, additional colors, more optional features, and slight increase…
Meet the 2021 Infiniti Q50 Signature Edition
Photo: Infiniti The 2021 Infiniti Q50 Signature Edition is the brand’s latest limited-run model. Infiniti America Group Vice President Jeff Pope describes its design as “…Fueled by passionate drivers looking…
Alonso Warns Toro Rosso They May Be in for a Tough 2018
McLaren Honda driver Fernando Alonso was stuck behind the Mercedes-powered Williams of Felipe Massa for the most part of the 2017 Brazilian Grand Prix, unable to get by in the…
When Should You Recirculate the Air in Your Car's Cabin?
The recirculation button Photo: The News Wheel Most cars come with a recirculation button, which looks like the outline of a car with a curved arrow inside it. When pressed,…
Ford Seeks to Create ‘Culture of Belonging’
Ford seeks to create “a culture of belonging” through transparency and continued action Photo: Ford Earlier this year, Ford released its first integrated sustainability and financial report, which outlines environmental…
What’s New for the Mazda Lineup in 2021?
Photo: Mazda Although the Mazda lineup didn’t gain any new additions or fully revamped models for 2021, the latest model year brought plenty of welcome updates. Here’s what’s fresh on…
Spike Lee and Cadillac Team Up to Unveil the 2021 Escalade
Photo: Cadillac Cinema auteur Spike Lee and the legendary luxury automaker, Cadillac, are working together to give the 2021 Escalade an unforgettable debut. The Most Rewarding Car to Drive: All…
Toyota Begins Construction of Smart City
Photo: Toyota Toyota broke ground for “Woven City” on Tuesday this week. Woven City is a new smart city that will serve as a center for technological innovations focused primarily…
New Ram Commercial Stars an Actual WWII Veteran
Ram takes a moment to salute those who have served in its latest advertisement Earlier this year, Ram introduced its latest marketing campaign, titled “Long Live.” The various advertisements that make…
Cadillac Notches 18th Month of Year-Over-Year Growth in November as China Continues to Carry the Ball
Cadillac extended its run of months with year-over-year growth to 18 in November, delivering 32,016 vehicles worldwide and growing sales by 3.7%. The brand’s continued growth was once again made…
GM’s Gerald Johnson Wins Black Engineer of the Year Award
Gerald Johnson Photo: General Motors The annual BEYA STEM Conference promotes diversity and provides networking opportunities for professionals, students, and educators. For 2021, this conference is honoring General Motors Executive…
Is It Cheaper to Drive a Car or a Motorcycle?
Photo: Shutterstock Some people are car fanatics. Their cars are their pride and joy and often reflect their personalities. Similarly, motorcyclists feel a special bond with their bikes and might…
Stockholm Ambulances to Interrupt Car Radios to Warn They Are Coming
I would think ambulance drivers would hate people with big in-car stereos. They could be driving with siren on, lights flashing, and then get stuck behind some doof in an…
Driving as Catharsis: The Coin-Flip Game
Photo: Arun Kumar Singh via CC I’ve written at length on The News Wheel about the cathartic aspects of driving — mainly based on representations in media, and frequently the…
This Winter, Watch Out for Cats in Car Engines
As the weather gets colder, we humans tend to move inside where it’s warm. Many of us are lucky enough to enjoy winter comforts like heating, fireplaces, blankets, and warm…
The Volkswagen ID.4 Has Been Revealed At Last
The ID.4 in all its glory Photo: Volkswagen The journey to Volkswagen’s first electric SUV has been a long one. The highly anticipated ID.4 marks the German automaker’s entry into…
Ford Spain Offers Free PlayStation 5 with Explorer Plug-in Hybrid
Buy a Ford Explorer PHEV in Spain, getcha a free PlayStation 5 Photo: Ford You’ve got to hand it to the Ford Motor Company for coming up with a really…
Ford Gets “A” from CDP for Water Conservation for Third Year in a Row
Ford Motor Company in October once again received an “A” grade for water conservation from CDP, marking the third consecutive year that Ford has earned the not-for-profit’s top honor. Having…
Ford to End Taurus, Fiesta Production and Begin Focus Active Imports by Mid-2018
Earlier this week, Ford revealed that it would be initiating the Sedanageddon protocol, killing off every single sedan in its lineup and leaving only the Mustang and a Ford Active…
2019 Subaru WRX Overview
Combining the comfort of a traditional sedan with the performance of a sports car, the 2019 Subaru WRX is perfect for those who love to drive. Its 310-horsepower engine gives…
Ford Announces Drive2Greatness Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Ford is extending its commitment to helping ensure the prosperity of Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the newly-announced HBCU Drive2Greatness program. The program will see the automaker donating a…
BMW’s CEO Takes a Tumble at Frankfurt Auto Show
The new CEO of BMW, Harald Krüger, took the stage Tuesday morning at the 2015 International Motor Show in Frankfurt to talk about the latest offerings from the BMW Group, as…
Furious 7 is Now the Highest Grossing Movie in Chinese History
Furious 7, a film that finally answers the question “Why are there no good roles for bald men?” has been tearing it up at the box office lately. And nowhere…
2018 Subaru Crosstrek Overview
All-new and improved for the 2018 model year, the Subaru Crosstrek stands out in the compact SUV segment. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek? The Subaru Crosstrek…
Ford Maintains Car, CV Sales Leadership in UK in April
Ford delivered a total of 28,099 vehicles in the United Kingdom in April, commanding the top spot in car and commercial vehicle (CV) sales once again. The Ford Fiesta was…
