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Ford F-Series, Escape Set Monthly Sales Records in Canada
2017 Ford F-450 Super Duty Platinum Crew Cab 4×4 Ford Motor Company of Canada saw an 18% year-over-year sales increase in November thanks to another record-breaking performance from the F-Series…
2017 Toyota GT86 Gets Track Mode
Photo: © Toyota UK If you live in North America, you’ve known it as the Scion FR-S up until this year—but in Europe, the Toyota 86 has always had a…
How Does Online Vehicle Registration Work?
Most states make it easy to renew your car online via your local DMV office’s website Can’t get to the Department of Motor Vehicles to register your vehicle in person?…
2016 Hyundai Azera Overview
The 2016 Hyundai Azera is a full-size sedan with style and function. Plenty of features are available on both trims, including navigation and smartphone apps such as Siri Eyes Free. The…
How a DeLorean Inspired One Man to Change his Future [VIDEO]
Geoff Ombao’s 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 is featured in a new Petrolicious video Honda may have declared 2015 “the Year of Honda,” but so far it feels more like “the Year…
Somebody Finally Won that Toyota Tundra at the Cincinnati Reds’ Ballpark
Since 2008, Cincinnati-area Toyota dealers have displayed a new Tundra pickup truck in Great American Ball Park. Each home game, one fan is selected to win the truck, should a…
GMC Sierra 1500 Earns 2021 AAA Car Guide Award
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Photo: GMC Due to its hefty slate of advanced driver-assist safety features, the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD Crew Cab SLT is the winner in the…
Pack & Stack Review: A Frantic Game About Packing Moving Trucks
Pack & Stack (aka Zack & Pack): “The game that moves!” Photo: The News Wheel Have you ever likened packing up furniture in a U-Haul to playing a full-size game…
707-Horsepower Dodge Hellcat Engine was Originally ‘Only’ 600 Horsepower
It’s hard to imagine Dodge without the Hellcat lineup Dodge produces the most powerful mass-production muscle cars on the market—it’s no secret. With the brand’s 707-horsepower 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine,…
Raceway 57 Review: Relive the Golden Age of Racing in a Board Game
In recent years, society has become increasingly taken by a sense of nostalgia for activities and properties from yesteryear. Everyone has their own “good ol’ days,” and for many, those…
2020 INFINITI QX80 Drives Home with the 5-Year Cost To Own Award
The 2020 INFINITI QX80 received the 2020 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award in the luxury full-size SUV category. Photo: INFINITI The luxurious 2020 INFINITI QX80 is anything…
Ram Increases Deliveries of ProMaster City to Meet High Demand in NYC Metro Area
The Ram ProMaster City Van Dealer Drive-Away helped give dealers more supply to satisfy high demand for this commercial vehicle The Ram Commercial Truck brand has been making a huge…
Doug DeMuro: Why You Need to Watch His Car Reviews
Doug DeMuro reviewing a McLaren 720S with a sticker price of $280,000 YouTuber and Autotrader contributor Doug DeMuro is widely popular for his car review videos. In fact, his YouTube…
What Makes The Buick Enclave Avenir Special?
A lot of buzz has been brewing over Buick’s new Avenir sub-brand this year. It is meant to help shoppers know which vehicles are the most luxurious, just like how…
Updates Announced for the 2021 INFINITI QX80
Photo: INFINITI INFINITI is freshening up its flagship SUV for the 2021 model year. The latest model of the QX80 will gain additional standard technology, better materials, and of course,…
EV Charging Solution: a Bunch of Smart Battery Eggs
One of the biggest problems with electric vehicles is the relative inconvenience of charging a battery while on the go. Really, beyond the availability of charging stations, there is one…
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Priced from C$50,495
The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT gets a starting price of C$82,995 Photo: Ford If you’re in Canada and looking to get your hands on a new 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E…
The Violence of Hairspray
Ayres surveying the damage to her windshield A shattered windshield from…a can of hairspray?! That’s what Vancouver resident Karmen Ayres found when she left work on a hot day and went to…
What Not to Do When Driving a Convertible
While it’s helpful to know what you should do when driving a convertible, it’s also good to know what not to do. Here are four practical strategies to keep in…
3 Steps to Saving for Your Car Purchase
Photo: Max Pixel There are a number of reasons you want to save up to buy a car. First, you’ll get a lower interest rate if you put a larger…
Ford Names Jon Huntsman Vice Chair of Policy
Ford names Jon Huntsman the new vice chair of Policy Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley has a new advisor on matters of policy: Jon Huntsman, a longtime…
Kendrick Lamar’s Colleague Jay Rock Still Alive Following Serious Motorcycle Crash
Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar have collaborated on a number of songs The night of February 15, 2016, was bittersweet for hip-hop recording artist Kendrick Lamar. On one hand, Lamar…
Heroic Hackers Turn Chevy Volt Into Mario Kart 64 Arcade Machine
Recently, I discovered that the arcade bar near my apartment has “Mario Kart Arcade GP 2,” an arcade machine version of the classic go-kart racing game that allows up to two…
4 Reasons Your Car Isn’t Starting
Photo: The News Wheel When your car engine fails to come to life, your first thought might be a dead battery. Although, that is a reasonable thought and a legitimate…
Chevy Bolt Named AAA Car Guide Winner
Chevrolet Bolt EV Photo: Chevrolet Finding a vehicle with the best available driver-assist technologies is a priority of more and more drivers. According to AAA, Automatic Emergency Braking is the…
The News Wheel Editors: Our Favorite Auto-Themed Songs
The News Wheel Automotive News Staff We’ve already shared some of our favorite road trip music. Now, we thought we’d explore some of our top tunes that feature cars in…
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Let Your Gas Tank Get Too Low
Photo: The News Wheel If you’ve got a combustion-engine vehicle, you’re probably familiar with the dreaded gas pump light. And while it’s easy to ignore, there are potential consequences to…
8 Non-Perishable Food Items To Keep In Your Car
Nut butters a great staple for a non-perishable food stash Photo: Steve Buissinne via Pixabay It’s good to prepare your vehicle before setting out on a road trip. Maybe your…
‘Pole Position’: From Arcade Classic to Cartoon Series
You can still find cabinets from the franchise in arcades if you’re lucky Photo: Scott Schiller via CC The golden age of arcade games was truly a great time to…
Maserati Dedicates Unique MC20 Prototype to Sir Stirling Moss
Photo: Maserati Maserati has announced that a unique prototype of its upcoming MC20 super sports car will pay homage to Sir Stirling Moss, who passed away on April 12 at…
The Time “MBMBaM” Accidentally Made a Buick Ad
Photo: Buick In a previous article about driving with anxiety, I mentioned that I tend to listen to numerous podcasts created by the McElroy family. One of the titles I…
3 Reasons To Drive a Car Instead of Taking the Subway
New York City Photo: Nout Gons If you live in a big city, you have several transportation options at your disposal. While taking the subway may be the go-to choice…
5 Healthy Gas Station Snacks for Your Next Road Trip
Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year out on the road. With people frolicking across the country for barbecues, vacations, and family time, it is…
Best Road Trip Movies: Zombieland Review
Best Road Trip Movies: Zombieland Review Sony Pictures Home Entertainment/YouTube There are some people who enjoy zombie movies so full of gore, they make The Texas Chain Saw Massacre look…
How To Read Motorcycle Tire Wear
This article is sponsored by 2wheel.com. Photo: Pixabay Whether you’re ripping around a motocross racetrack or taking an unforgettable road trip on your favorite cruiser, you need a reliable set…
New Toyota Tacoma Lift Kit Works with Safety Tech
Photo: Toyota The Toyota Tacoma TRD is already one of the best pickup trucks you can buy if your main interest is tackling off-road trails and crawling over rocks. And…
Hamilton Crowned Champion at 2020 Turkish Grand Prix
Photo: Ennoti via CC The 2020 Turkish Grand Prix was quite possibly the best race of the season. It would be easy to look at the result and think “yet…
Hyundai Unveils Long-Range Electric Scooter Concept
Hyundai’s new electric scooter concept is compact and easily portable Photo: Hyundai Envision this scenario: You’re desperately trying to find parking on a crowded city street, but the only space…
Hyundai Looks to the Future at Frankfurt Motor Show
The Hyundai 45 EV Concept Photo: Hyundai Hyundai brought its A-game to this month’s International Motor Show, showing off an array of new models and concepts to display the automaker’s…
Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition is a Lifted Minivan
Photo: Toyota Sport utility vehicles have slowly been taking over every automotive sector, including minivans, but that isn’t stopping Toyota from giving the family-oriented Sienna a special-edition model that comes…
New Chevy Silverado Coming to Mexico as Cheyenne
The 2019 Chevrolet Cheyenne The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will be sold in Mexico as two separate models: the Silverado and the Cheyenne. In Mexico, the 2019 Silverado nameplate will…
What Are the Differences Between the Chevrolet Equinox and Chevrolet Traverse?
The Equinox is Chevrolet’s most popular SUV Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet’s two biggest-selling SUVs are the 2021 Equinox and the 2021 Traverse. At first glance, they’re quite a bit alike. Look…
Toyota Shows Off Latest Autonomous Tech
In a new video, Toyota has made the first demonstration of its Guardian and Chauffeur autonomous vehicle platform. The video shows the advances that the Toyota Research Institute have made…
New Details Drop About the 2022 Infiniti QX55
Photo: Infiniti More info has come to light about the new 2022 Infiniti QX55. From its features and trim levels to its starting MSRP, here’s the latest scoop on this…
Ford Props Up Valencia Manufacturing with $46M Investment
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford’s manufacturing plant in Valencia, Spain, is getting a jolt with a US$46.6 million (42 million euros) investment that will help with production of the new…
INFINITI Canada Invites You to Fold Some Carigami
Photo: INFINITI As part of INFINITI Motor Company’s #ParkItForNow campaign, the automaker is encouraging Canadians to stay home, stay safe, and avoid passing along the coronavirus. While that means you’ll…
3 Reasons to Bring Your Car to College
Packing for college requires you to be ruthless with your belongings — even the nicest dorm room lacks sufficient space for all your things. But, one of the items that…
Honda’s 2022 F1 Engine Fast-Tracked for Upcoming Season
Photo: Honda Honda will bring forward the engine it was intending to introduce at the start of the 2022 Formula 1 season by a year, giving Red Bull Racing and…
Audi Exclusive Paint Colors Sell Out for 2021
Audi Exclusive’s unique color options are sold out for this year. How did that happen? Photo: Audi When it comes to vehicle color, Audi has a unique and fun way…
Chevy Traverse Named One of the Quietest Cars of 2020
The Chevrolet Traverse High Country Photo: General Motors U.S. News & World Report recently released its list of the 17 Quietest Cars of 2020. Thanks to its hushed interior and…
