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What Is a REAL ID and When Do I Need to Get One in Ohio?
Ohio adults should get a REAL ID soon in light of the updated enforcement deadline next fall Photo: Christina Smith via Pixabay If you still need to upgrade your Ohio…
This Is Us: The Characters and Their Cars
One of the hottest shows on television right now, there’s no question that This Is Us is a tear-jerker. From heartbreak to grief, the show covers real-life struggles all of us face.…
Toyota Sweeps Super GT Weekend with ‘Different Dimension’ Engine
Photo: Toyota The Toyota GR Supra made its Super GT debut at the iconic Fuji Speedway this Sunday, the first round of the 2020 Super GT Series, and it could…
The 2020 Spanish Grand Prix Sucked
Photo: Honda Every year, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló hosts the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix, and unlike FC Barcelona and Manchester City fixtures in the Champions League, this particular…
Tetsuo Ogawa Succeeds Jim Lentz as Toyota’s North American CEO
Photo: Toyota Toyota has announced that Tetsuo Ogawa, also known simply as “Ted,” will succeed Jim Lentz as chief executive officer of the company’s North American division. The change will…
2018 Singapore GP: Hamilton Wins Under the Lights
Like it did in 2017, Ferrari desperately needed a win at the Singapore Grand Prix to keep its championship hopes alive, and like in 2017 they left the street circuit…
New ‘Panthera’ Team Could Join F1 in 2021
There hasn’t been a new team to join Formula One since Haas F1 in 2015, but that could change by 2021. According to RaceFans, a new outfit called Panthera Team…
New Sitcom About the Auto Industry is Heading to NBC
A new car-centric sitcom is coming to NBC this fall Photo: Chevrolet Let’s face it: pretty much every topic under the sun has had a sitcom made about it. From…
Nick Offerman NASCAR Ad Angers Glutenites
Nick Offerman drinks a cheap light beer that’s low in calories and high in gluten/patriotic pride Last week, we showed you NBC’s new Ron Swanson Nick Offerman NASCAR ad, and…
Watch the Trailer for Paul Scheer and Rob Huebbel’s New Comedy “Drive Share” [VIDEO]
If something enters the cultural zeitgeist and is embraced by Millennials, it’s only a matter of time before some studio makes a high-concept show centered on said concept. It’s all…
F1 Hybrid Regulations Went ‘Too Far,’ Says FIA President
Jean Todt, president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Photo: Vinod Divakaran FIA president Jean Todt says that while Formula One is meant to be a combination of sport…
Ford Fund Gives $25,000 to Veteran Causes on NBC's 'GIVE'
Ford Fund President Jim Vella joined actor Blair Underwood to surprise veteran organizations with contributions as part of NBC’s GIVE television series Ford Motor Company Fund and NBC’s GIVE teamed…
Toyota “Stand Together” Ad Voted Best of 2016 Rio Olympics
If you watched the 2016 Rio Olympics on NBC this month, you may have found, as I did, that the coverage was extremely disappointing. In fact, I disliked it so…
BBC Theme Park Will Likely Include Top Gear Rides
Concept art for the Paramount/BBC theme park, London Paramount Entertainment Resort ©London Paramount If you didn’t have a reason to visit the UK before now (and you’re crazy if you…
Honda and NBC Partner for “Saturday Night Line” Videos
If you’ve ever tried to get into a show in New York City without a ticket—be it a morning chat show, a Broadway matinee, or a late night television program—you…
Drunk Driver Blames GPS for Driving on Railroad Tracks
A woman in Carrollton, Texas, called police around 1 a.m. when her Mazda got stuck on a set of railroad tracks near North Broadway Street. What was it doing there…
Where to Watch the 2017 Formula 1 Season in the United States
Romain Grosjean in the Haas F1 during pre-season testing Formula 1 is by far the most popular motorsport in the world, with more than 500 million people tuning in every…
Nissan Committed to American Manufacturing
While Nissan is a Japanese brand, it is proud to manufacture vehicles here in America. To celebrate its record American sales year in 2015, with 1,484,918 cars sold, Nissan also…
2020 Nissan Rogue Sport Makes Appearance at 2019 Chicago Auto Show
Photo: The News Wheel Enhanced with Nissan’s most advanced safety tech, a lux interior, and exterior design updates, the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport made quite the appearance at this year’s…
Chevrolet Bolt EV Celebrates its Best Sales Month Ever as Chevrolet's Overall Sales Decline by 3.8%
The Bolt just had its best sales month ever In September, Chevrolet shattered market expectations with a sales increase of 17.4%, partially fueled by the aftermath of recent floods, fires,…
Honda Civic Tops Car Segment in Automotive Loyalty Awards
Photo: Honda What car is most likely to keep people coming back for more? According to IHS Markit, a company that specializes in business analytics, the answer is the Honda…
Honda Civic Named One of the Best CPO Cars of 2019
Photo: Honda The Honda Civic has been named one of the best certified pre-owned cars of 2019 by Autotrader, which put together a list of the 10 must-shop CPO cars…
Honda Sets New Sales Record in November as Accord Racks Up All the Awards
American Honda reported an 8.2% increase on total sales of 120,440 vehicles for the Honda Division (excluding Acura), setting a new record for November. Though cars only rose a meager…
2013 Nissan Armada Overview
2013 Nissan Armada The 2013 Nissan Armada now offers Bluetooth, a USB port, a new Platinum Reserve package, and standard dual 7-inch rear seat monitors on the Platinum model. 2013…
Toyota Reaches 10 Million European-Built Vehicles
Toyota has reached 10 million vehicles built in Europe Some milestones are worth celebrating: your college graduation, the first time you get a proper job, the birth of your child.…
Toyota Yaris WRC Races to Victory in Sweden
Photo: Toyota Gazoo Racing The Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team celebrated its first win of the 2019 World Rally Championship season after Ott Tänak drove to a well-deserved victory…
Hyundai's i20 WRC Racer Looks Cooler than Expected
Photo: Hyundai Racing, World Rally Championship With the 2015 World Rally Championship (WRC) series getting underway in Monte Carlo at the end of January, participating teams are beginning to reveal…
New Toyota GR Yaris Could Be the King of Hot Hatches
Photo: Toyota Europe | YouTube A few days after putting out an initial teaser featuring Akio “Morizo” Toyoda at the wheel of the upcoming GR Yaris, Toyota has launched a…
Sales of Ford F-650, F-750 Already Surpass 2015 Total
Ford is a brand synonymous with trucks, and its F-650 and F-750 are no exception. Through August, Ford’s redesigned medium-duties have delivered year-over-year growth of 59%, enough to top the…
Ford is Canada’s Top Auto Brand for 2019
Photo: Ford Motor Company The numbers are in, and to the surprise of probably no one, Ford is once again the best-selling brand in all of Canada for 2019. For…
Tesla Model 3: A Car for the People
This article is sponsored by Hurtigruta Carglass. Photo: Tesla When the news about Tesla wanting to release a so-called ‘people model’ came out, interest rose tremendously. Many consumers weren’t able…
Is an Auto Loan or a Personal Loan the Better Option When Financing a New Car?
Shopping for a new car doesn’t necessitate that you have a stockpile of cash on hand to pay for the full cost of the vehicle. Loans are a popular method…
The BMW X3 – A More Family Friendly BMW
The X3, a family friendly BMW BMW is known the world over for being one of the auto industry’s premier luxury manufacturers. BMW drivers are known for being go-getters, movers…
2018 Chevy Malibu Commercial Explores Plethora of Crowd-Pleasing Features
Similar to Chevy’s TV spot about the 2018 Cruze, the latest commercial about the 2018 Malibu emphasizes the sheer number of features that this model offers. Whereas the Cruze commercial…
Ford Ranger Raptor, Focus ST Report for Duty in UK
Photo: Ford Motor Company Police in the United Kingdom will have a powerful new ally on duty: the Ford Ranger Raptor. Ford revealed that coppers in South Wales are trialing…
Ford Sets September Record for CV Sales in UK
Ford Fiesta and Ford Transit Custom Ford reported that it was once again the tip brand in the United Kingdom for total vehicle, passenger car, and commercial vehicle sales, with…
Mazda CX-9 Gets the Best Fuel Efficiency of Any Three-Row Non-Hybrid Crossover
Mazda is very proud of its new CX-9 as the largest SUV in its new lineup. Now, it seems that it has another reason to be excited: the 2016 CX-9 has…
Lincoln Electric SUV to Use Rivian Skateboard Chassis
The Rivian skateboard chassis may underpin a new Lincoln electric SUV Photo: © Rivian Automotive Lincoln is expected to launch an all-electric all-wheel-drive SUV in 2022, and it will likely…
2018 Formula 1 Car Launch Dates
Renault Sport’s RS18 teaser Edit: Red Bull Racing has announced it will reveal the RB14 on February 19. Pre-season testing for the 2018 Formula One championship season is fast approaching…
Ford To Offer 2018 Edge with Trendy SEL Sport Appearance Package
The SEL Sport Appearance Package surprisingly doesn’t come with leather seats In 2016, Ford set a record by selling 134,588 Edge crossovers and now the Blue Oval is hoping to…
What Should I Do with an Upfitted Accessible Van When I’m Done with It?
Toyota Sienna with in-floor ramp Every vehicle anyone purchases will eventually reach the end of its lifespan, and that includes upfitted accessible vans. For one reason or another, you eventually…
Official Toyota Mirai EPA Numbers Revealed
Toyota has released EPA estimates for the 2016 Mirai fuel cell vehicle With its October release date coming ever closer, Toyota is finally releasing fuel economy numbers for the 2016…
New Volkswagen Tiguan Unveiled
The all-new VW Tiguan was unveiled last month at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany, and it’s ready to take on the competitive crossover field in the United States. The…
After a Year of Service, BMW’S DriveNow Program Proves Successful
The BMW 7 Series When BMW launched its DriveNow ride-share program in June 2012, it opted for the proving grounds of San Francisco, given the Bay Area’s proclivity for HEV/EV…
Toyota Stays Ahead of Volkswagen as World’s Biggest Automaker
A long time ago, the Big Three Detroit automakers were also the world’s largest automakers by production. Today, while General Motors remains among the global top three, the fight for…
Missouri Tesla Ban Struck Down
Tesla CEO Elon Musk / Photo via Oninnovaion Despite a last-ditch effort from Missouri dealership lobbyists, Tesla avoided having their business model banned in the state after its legislature adjourned…
First Responders Receive Free Car Cleanings From Local Business
Photo: The News Wheel Bill Bonds, who co-owns a Ziebart store in Sylvania Township near Toledo, Ohio, is giving back to those on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.…
Japan to Get Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Final Edition
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Final Edition It was a sad day last year when we learned that Mitsubishi was pulling the plug on the Lancer Evolution, but the one…
Two Driverless Car Prototypes Nearly Collide On California Public Road Causing Safety Concern
Two self-driving car prototypes recently had a close call in The Golden State Photo: Jon R Via Flickr It seems like those worries about allowing driverless car prototypes to be…
2014 Cadillac XTS Sedan Overview
The all-new 2014 Cadillac XTS The 2014 Cadillac XTS Sedan amps up success with the new optional 410-horsepower turbocharged V6. Compared to the underwhelming 304-hp V6 engine of last year,…
