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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…
New Lexus LFA is Coming…in 30 Years
Join Ol’ Lester for a bit of story time. Come. Sit a spell. Gather ‘round the campfire kids, because Ol’ Lester (that’s me, by the way) has a story to…
Indianapolis Orders Employees Not To Charge Hybrid Vehicles At Home
Using vehicles like the Ford Fusion Energi has saved Indianapolis thousands of dollars The city of Indianapolis has ordered its employees to stop charging their electric and hybrid work vehicles…
Motor Authority Nominates the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 for its Annual Best Car to Buy Award
A few months ago, the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 won AutoGuide.com Reader’s Choice Car of the Year, and now the muscle car is up for another prestigious award, as the…
Steve Millen Remembers 24 Hours of Daytona Victory on 20th Anniversary
Steve Millen’s No. 75 Nissan 300ZX In 1994, New Zealand IMSA racecar driver Steve Millen took the pole, fastest lap and victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona while driving…
Autonomous Driving Startup Wants Cars to Talk to You (Partly With Emojis)
Photo: Drive.ai Self-driving cars have one particular problem—while they may be able to fairly easily communicate their traffic intentions, there is one thing that they have yet to be able…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Located beside the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Gatlinburg has a reputation for scenic views and a relaxing atmosphere. This mountain resort city is located roughly 40 miles southeast of…
Mack Trucks Strikes Partnership to Deliver COVID-19 Supplies
Photo: Mack Trucks Mack Trucks and the American Trucking Association have struck a partnership with the American Logistics Aid Network to deliver critical supplies in the fight against the COVID-19…
Motorhome Industry Developments in the UK
The motorhome industry contributes more than £6 billion to the UK economy through revenue of product sales, holiday bookings, and other related services. While caravans and motorhomes often conjure up…
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana Begins CR-V Production
Today at Honda Manufacturing of Indiana (HMIN) in Greensburg, Indiana, employees celebrated the beginning of production of the all-new 2017 Honda CR-V. America’s bestselling SUV, the CR-V is also the first…
Mazda Developing Diesel-Hybrid Vehicles; U.S. Looks On
The Mazda 6 was delayed in its worldwide release this year when attempting to improve fuel economy using diesel. Photo: Mazda Mazda has had a rocky relationship with diesel, hybrid,…
New Details Revealed on Upcoming Genesis G70 Luxury Sedan [PHOTOS]
Hyundai’s luxury sub-brand Genesis already made a splash in its first year with the debut of its affordable yet high-quality sedans, the G80 and G90. A balance of luxury and…
J.D. Power Ranks Kia Niro EV as No. 1 in Mass-Market Study
Photo: Kia When it comes to ranking quality, J.D. Power is regarded as one of the top organizations to trust thanks to its extensive research and reliability over the years.…
GM Resuming Full Production Slate at Spring Hill on Monday; Three Other Plants to Follow
GM has invested more than $2 billion in the Spring Hill Manufacturing complex since 2010 Photo: © General Motors Due to a parts shortage created by last month’s earthquakes in…
Gilmore Car Museum Showcases Impact of Women on Automotive Industry
Alice Ramsey and her trusty ride The “Women Who Motor” exhibit at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan, celebrates the influence, impact, and contributions of women in the…
How to Protect Your Car From Bees and Wasps
Bees and cars just don’t go together Photo: PollyDot via Pixabay Bees and wasps make significant contributions to the ecosystem as well as to humanity, from cross-pollinating flowers and making…
Ford Posts Record Sales for Month of June in China; Lincoln First-Half Sales Nearly Double 2016
Ford Motor Company achieved record sales for the month of June last month, delivering a total of 100,561 vehicles across Changan Ford Automobile, Jiangling Motor Corporation, Lincoln Motor Company, and…
2017 Ford GT: 216 MPH Top Speed, 647 Horsepower, 14 MPG Combined
Since the Ford GT was revealed for the first time a little over two years ago, there has been one burning in the minds of both people legitimately in contention…
Honda Plants in Ohio and Indiana Earn EPA ENERGY STAR Certification
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana Today Honda announced that two of its automobile manufacturing plants in Ohio and one in Indiana have earned ENERGY STAR certification from the Environmental Protection Agency.…
50 Shades of Grey Cars: 2018 Vehicles Available in Sexy Silver Hues
Are you in the mood for something… scandalous? Refined, yet harboring a dark side that wants to thrill you? Give into temptation and feast your eyes on these sensual bodies. We’re…
Ford Sales Down 19% in China for First Quarter; Lincoln Sales Up 10%
Ford and its joint ventures in China saw sales totaling 83,666 vehicles in China in March, an 11% decline from the prior year. Changan Ford Automobile (CAF) sales fell 22%…
Turbocharged GMC Sierra Beats a Ferrari 458 Italia in Street Race
Turbocharged GMC Sierra beats a Ferrari 458 Italia in a street race. If there wasn’t video to prove this, we’d never believe that a turbocharged GMC Sierra could beat a…
2021 Cadillac CT5, CT4 and Escalade Will Offer Super Cruise Enhancements
Cadillac Super Cruise will offer automatic lane change functionality in the 2021 Cadillac CT5, CT4 and Escalade Photo: Cadillac Cadillac’s Super Cruise driver-assist technology is getting an upgrade for 2021…
Presidents Day Sale Sees Discount on 2014 GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado
2014 GMC Sierra Are you in the market for a new pickup truck and heavily considering a General Motors (Chevrolet/GMC) model? Well, February might just be the time to strike,…
Kia Sportspace Concept Revealed Ahead of Geneva [PHOTOS]
The new Kia Sportspace concept In advance of the Kia Sportspace concept’s debut at the upcoming 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the Korean automaker has just released photos of the new vehicle…
KOR: Keep on Rollin' Dice Game Review
I love sitting around the dinner table with my family after a big meal and throwing dice around before everyone goes their separate ways. Playing simple yet high-risk, cheer-inducing games…
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Improves on its Best-In-Class Formula
The 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 is still going strong as year-end clearance sales occur all over the country: it was just named the Highest Ranked Large Light Duty Pickup in…
Honda Wins Four 2018 ‘Best Cars for the Money’ Awards
Four Honda vehicles were named in U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 “Best Cars for the Money” awards, more than any other brand can claim. The following Honda models were…
Start Saving Now: Lifelike Lego MINI Cooper Coming in August
Lego MINI Cooper: The Finished Product Any Lego fans out there? Here at The News Wheel, we were all huge Lego fans when we were kids (okay, and we still…
Fact or Myth: Can Your Car Battery Freeze When It's Cold Outside?
As temperatures continue to drop and sheets of ice of glaze the streets, you obviously would prefer to stay in bed than venture outdoors. But, unfortunately, you have to hit the…
Toyota Will Build Japan’s Moon Rover
Photo: Toyota | YouTube The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has announced it plans to land on the moon in 2029 and that its astronauts will explore the lunar surface in…
Galhotra Confirms No Bronco Debut in 2019, Hints at 'True to Its Roots' Design
Ford North America President Kumar Galhotra was a guest speaker at Wednesday’s 43rd annual Automotive News World Congress in Detroit, and he took the opportunity to elaborate on Ford’s future design…
Chryslers on Camera: 5 Films Starring the American Car Brand
Movies are a great medium for showcasing actors’ talents, translating written stories into visuals, and allowing audiences to escape into another world for a bit. However, movies are also perfect for…
Lincoln Sponsors 12th Annual Run&Shoot MVAAFF
Lincoln will serve as sponsor for the 12th annual MVAFF (pictured: 2015 Lincoln MKC) This week marks the start of the 12th Annual Run&Shoot Filmworks Martha’s Vineyard African American Film…
The Search is On for Nissan LM P1 Le Mans Driver
The search for an American Nissan LM P1 driver is underway Nissan’s GT Academy has proven to be a smashing success both for the automaker’s professional racing teams and for…
