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Toyota Brings New Electrified Vehicles to Washington Auto Show
Photo: Toyota While Toyota is teasing off-road vehicles for the upcoming Chicago Auto Show, the automaker is also showing off the new 2020 Highlander, 2021 Mirai, and 2021 RAV4 Prime…
Ways to Protect Your Car from Bird Poop
Have birds been using your car for target practice? Whether it is a little or a lot, any amount of bird poop is gross and corrosive to your car’s exterior…
2018 Honda Odyssey to Debut in Detroit, Hopefully Look Better Than These Kids’ Drawings
Teaser sketch of the redesigned 2018 Honda Odyssey The fifth-generation 2018 Honda Odyssey will make its global debut in Detroit next year at the 2017 North American International Auto Show.…
2016 Kia Optima Looking Bold in New Teaser Sketches
All-new 2016 Kia Optima midsize sedan rendering Kia has announced that the redesigned 2016 Kia Optima will debut April 1st at the 2015 New York Auto Show. In advance of…
5 Substances That Will Ruin Your Car
Photo: The News Wheel Although it’s hard to completely protect your car from outside elements, you can and should act swiftly to remove them. According to auto experts, the following…
Toyota Sales in Canada Soared 14 Percent in February
2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road Photo: Toyota Toyota has announced it sold 15,288 vehicles in Canada in February, up 13.9 percent compared to the same month last year. Both the…
John Cena on Ford Lawsuit: They're Really Doing Some Great Stuff with Lincoln, Huh?
John Cena, a man who no one can see, is squaring off against Ford Motor Company over allegations that he broke a purchase agreement rendering him unable to sell his…
Ford Announces Improved SYNC 3 Infotainment
Ford announced the SYNC 3 infotainment system Ford has revealed SYNC 3, the next incarnation of its in-vehicle infotainment system that seeks to improve upon the outgoing system based on…
Elio Release Date Pushed Back Yet Again
The Elio release date has been pushed back, yet again Photo: Elio Motors Back in 2014, I discovered that the Elio was a thing. A bright orange thing that will…
First New Ford Ranger Trucks Ship from Port Elizabeth
Photo: Ford Motor Company A batch of 1,000 new Ford Ranger trucks shipped out from Port Elizabeth in South Africa this month, marking the start of exports to markets in…
GM Invests an Additional $1 Billion in Cruise Automation
GM’s efforts to develop autonomous vehicles just got a big boost in terms of funding General Motors recently announced it will halt production of some underperforming models at five of…
Are Aluminum Vehicles Any Better Than Hybrids?
The new Ford F-150 is an aluminum vehicle We’ve seen a lot of innovative new technology this year that’s especially focused on fuel economy. There are more hybrid and alternative fuel-powered…
Honda Adding 100 New Jobs and $52 Million to Indiana Plant
Fred Payne (left), business division manager at Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, greets Indiana Governor Mike Pence at a news conference today announcing a million investment at the Greensburg plant. Honda…
Ford is America's Best-Selling Auto Brand for the Ninth Straight Year
Ford Motor Company finished up 2018 in a position it has now held for nine consecutive years: America’s favorite brand. Ford delivered 2,393,731 vehicles in 2018 (2,497,318 including Lincoln), riding…
[VIDEO] General Motors and Transformers: Behind the Scenes
General Motors and Transformers: Behind the Scenes The wait is almost over: Transformers: Age of Extinction hits theatres tonight at midnight. As you’re probably well aware, General Motors and Transformers…
Volkswagen Resumes Sales in Iran After 17 Years
After a 17-year hiatus, Volkswagen has decided to return its sales to Iran in August. Over the years, Iran has been known for its trade restrictions, limiting companies from being…
How to Prepare Yourself and Your Motorcycle for Longer Trips
Photo: Pexels Riding a motorcycle is best enjoyed when it’s sunny and you’re by the ocean or the mountains. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience you can’t always get from driving a…
Chevy Releases Tomorrowland Behind-the-Scenes Video
George Clooney drives the next-gen Chevy Volt to the Tomorrowland world premiere The sci-fi adventure Tomorrowland is on track to eventually lose $140 million, which would make it one of…
Self-Driving Cruise Car Receives Ticket for Driving Too Close to Pedestrian, Cruise Hotly Denies Charge
It seems that people are getting a little jumpy around self-driving vehicles in the days after a self-driving Uber struck and killed a woman in Arizona, as in San Francisco…
Highlights of 2016 from the World of Heavy-Duty Vehicles
2016 was rich in memorable events with commercial vehicles in the leading roles. Don’t worry if you missed some breaking news from the truck industry. Truck1.eu decided to put all…
Can I Hook a Video Game Console up to my Car?
Image by AutoPhotography from Pixabay Whether you’re a young passenger on a long family road trip, a parent desperate to keep your kids occupied on the road, or just someone…
'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Adds New Vehicles to the 'Star Wars' Universe
Now this is Pod-Racing! May the Fourth Be With You! Today marks the once unofficial, now official holiday celebrating the Star Wars saga. There is certainly plenty to be excited about…
Bay Bridge Incident Causes Beautiful Traffic Nightmare
Early on Friday, chaos erupted on Interstate 80 in San Francisco, causing a major traffic backup on the Bay Bridge and a headache for morning commuters. At about 4am, an accident…
Buick Files a Trademark for the “Envista” Nameplate
A version of the Avista might finally be added to Buick’s lineup Photo: © General Motors One of the hallmarks of the Buick brand is a recurring use of the…
California State Assembly Proposes Bill to Help Low-Income Drivers Who Can't Afford Tickets
Photo: Rasbak Many cities have tow-zone areas that some drivers fail to recognize or heed. As a result, it’s common for city vehicle-owners to receive parking tickets. A parking ticket…
Uber Drivers Fight for Higher Minimum Wage
This week, workers across the country in industries like hospitality, food service, and health are protesting the low national minimum wage. They are fighting for $15 an hour, which they…
INFINITI Canada Releases Sales Report for February 2020
Photo: Infiniti Although February is the shortest month of the year, it was long on sales for INFINITI Canada for two of its popular models: the 2020 INFINITI QX50 and…
Ford Joins New Deal for Europe to Fight Climate Change
Photo: Ford Motor Company Mere days after the United States formally withdrew from the Paris Climate Accord at the behest of a sentient diaper, American automaker Ford stepped up its…
Toyota Safety Sense Coming to UK Yaris and Aygo
The Toyota Aygo Last December, Toyota announced a new safety package called Toyota Safety Sense that would start rolling out this year. In the UK, the package has already been…
Rumored Toyota Yaris WRC-Inspired Hot Hatch Coming Soon
America isn’t known for its vast array of hot hatches (no matter how much we beg automakers to bring them our way). Sure, you have your Ford Focus ST, your…
How to Get Your Hands on Classic Disneyland Cars This November
Chances are that you know someone who collects Disney memorabilia, or perhaps you yourself collect it! The accumulation of Disneyana has become an obsession for many looking to preserve their…
Consumer Reports Finds the Chevy Bolt Achieves the Best Electric Range of Any Electric Car
The Chevy Bolt is the ride with the range In the ever-growing realm of electric vehicles, it can be difficult for a new model like the Chevrolet Bolt to stand out,…
Ford Paternity Workshops Help Dads Deal
Photo: Ford Motor Company Research shows that approximately 25 percent of men struggle with postnatal depression in the first three to six months after a child is born. Further, 10…
2017 Ford Escape Being Offered with Windshield Wiper De-Icer
2017 Ford Escape Titanium The all-new 2017 Ford Escape will be a first in a number of senses. The new SUV will not only be the launching pad for the…
Ford First to Offer Mappo Through SYNC 3, SYNC 4
Mappo available in the Mustang Mach-E, standard with SYNC 4A Photo: Ford These days, the question is what can’t you do in your vehicle? If you’ve got a Ford with…
Weird Old Car Shorts: ‘A Case of Spring Fever’ (1940)
Beware of terrifying spring-like entities altering the fabric of the universe Photo: Pixabay via CC In a previous “weird old car shorts” review for The News Wheel, we discussed the…
Blancpain GT Series Announces New Official Sim Racing Title
The Blancpain GT Series has announced it is joining the world of sim racing with the release of a new game that will be called Assetto Corsa Competitizione, believed to…
Toyota Wins 1-2 at Chaotic 6 Hours of Fuji
Given its location on home soil, it is perhaps understandable that Toyota has always done well at the 6 Hours of Fuji endurance race—and after losing the last four World…
2021 Kia Sedona Overview
2021 Kia Sedona Photo: Kia As one of the most tenured vehicles in the current Kia lineup, the Sedona minivan made its debut in 1998 and is still going strong.…
Cadillac Reveals Important Information Regarding the 2017 Cadillac CTS
Even though it’s not Cadillac’s best-selling model, the CTS is still a favorite of automotive publications like Car and Driver Photo: © General Motors To go along with Cadillac’s new…
Ford is Top Manufacturers in 2020 TopGear.com Awards
Mustang Mach-E key to Ford score in the 2020 TopGear.com Awards Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company kicks off December and rounds out its year with a pair of top honors…
Ford Puma Wins Scottish Car of the Year 2020
ASMW President Jack McKeown with the award-winning Ford Puma Photo: Ford When it comes to the competition in the Scottish Car of the Year 2020 awards, the brand-new Ford Puma…
Follow These Tips to Prevent Frequent Car Breakdowns
Car ownership allows you to get to wherever you need to go in a quick, comfortable manner. But despite the convenience that car ownership offers, breaking down is a real…
Next-Gen MX-5 May Get Carbon Fiber Makeover
When it came time to create the new generation of the Mazda MX-5 Miata, one of the biggest strategies was part of the brand’s SKYACTIV strategy: lose some weight. Through…
Woman Arrested on Crimes Against Ex-Boyfriend & Spelling
To the English Teacher, there is no greater crime than misspelling a word. However, in the case of Shannon Csapilla, age 20, of Stamford, Connecticut, the police would probably disagree.…
Kia Partners with School of Rock at SEMA
The School of Rock Sedona at SEMA If there’s one thing Kia is currently obsessed with, it’s the autonomous lifestyle. The Korean automaker presented a total of four self-driving concepts…
Nissan LEAF NISMO Available for Sale in Japan on July 31
Nissan LEAF NISMO Photo: Nissan Combining its innovative electric vehicle technologies and the sporty performance personality of its NISMO vehicles, the debut Nissan LEAF NISMO is driving into Japanese markets…
Jane Doe Refuses to Give ID in Taillight Traffic Stop, Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
A woman in Carroll County near Baltimore, Maryland, was released from jail after a 67-day stay because she refused to identify herself, repeatedly claiming that to do so would violate…
Still No Arrests Made In Murder Of Rapper Gunned Down In His Porsche Panamera
Rapper Chinx was killed in a drive-by shooting on May 17th, 2015 Jealousy breeds hatred. It has been nearly three weeks since New York rapper Chinx was gunned down inside…
Toyota FJ Cruiser Ultimate Edition: Retro Model Goes Out With a Bang
Toyota FJ Cruiser Ultimate Edition 2014 is the last year Toyota will make its retro-inspired FJ Cruiser. The sporty SUV, which first debuted in 2006, always appealed to those looking…
