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Subaru Announces STI S209 Pricing and Limited Run
Say hello to the first S-line performance vehicle sold in the U.S.A. Photo: Subaru The Subaru WRX STI has been a favorite among adrenaline-fueled drivers for years, due in large…
Volkswagen is Building a 404-BHP Arteon R
With the VR6, Volkswagen has long the block and the technology to build a truly powerful engine—but always denied it would out of the belief that people wouldn’t buy one.…
Life Is Hard, so Here's a Grit Machine Named Gritsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Anti-Slip Machiney
Life is tough. Huge data breaches are being covered up, our airbags are blowing up, and governments are revoking driver’s licenses if you fall behind on your loans—really, modern living…
2018 Honda Pilot Goes on Sale for Under $31,000
Photo: ©Honda The 2018 Honda Pilot is now officially on sale at dealerships around the country with a starting MSRP of $30,900 (not counting the $975 destination and handling charge),…
Book by Cadillac Car-Subscription Service Predicts Booming Growth Over the Next Two Years
With companies like Uber and Lyft making their way to the forefront, many consumers are questioning whether or not they even need to own a car in the 21st century.…
Subaru Drivers Higgins and Pastrana Survive the Oregon Trail (Rally)
David Higgins kicks up dust on the fast, sweeping stages of Oregon Trail Rally Photo: Subaru Subaru Motorsports USA drivers Travis Pastrana and David Higgins competed in the Oregon Trail…
Ford Donates $250K to DAPCEP for Future Forward Program
Ford donates $250,000 to support DAPCEP, introduce students to STEM Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company demonstrates its commitment to introducing students to STEM with a new $250,000 donation to the…
2018 Ford F-Series Super Duty: Best-In-Class Figures, Whole Lotta TRUUUUUUUCK
Pictured: 2018 Ford Super Duty Limited 4×4; not the truuuuuuck you are reading about, but another big Ford truuuuuuuck all the same A public service announcement: TRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKS. This concludes the…
Buick Partners with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine
The Reese’s Book Club app Photo: Buick Buick has announced that it is partnering with Hello Sunshine, a media company founded by Reese Witherspoon. Through a new infotainment app, you…
Single Women Fuel Demand for SUVs in Auto Industry
More women are buying small SUVs like the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport All the single ladies are putting their hands up—and right onto a brand-new SUV. There is a new…
Toyota Is the 2019 ARCA Menards Series Champion
Photo: Toyota With 11 victories in the first 14 races of the season, Toyota has already secured its fourth manufacturers’ championship in the ARCA Menards Series even though there are…
Kvyat: Canada Will Test Honda’s F1 Progress
Photo: Honda Daniil Kvyat believes the upcoming 2019 Canadian GP will be a “good test” to judge how far Honda has come with its Formula One engine. While Honda is…
Could America Get a Nissan Sentra Wagon?
There is no questioning that five-door vehicles are popular once again, both as hatchbacks or wagon vehicles. While the rest of the internet constantly wonders “Will it waffle?”, every introduction of …
Honda Profiles Accomplished Civic Drivers in “Greatness is Within Reach” Videos
What does a hipster coffee shop owner in Chicago have in common with an accomplished ballet dancer in Austin? Why, impeccable taste in compact cars, of course (and, Honda presumably…
Building a Monster Jam Track Requires 7,500 Tons of Dirt and Just as Much Heart
Monster Jam only started using dirt for shows at the Wright State Nutter Center in 2015 Like many people, Jimmy Mijarez grew up watching monster truck shows and dreamed of…
Vehicular Viewing: New on Streaming for March 2021
As spring and warm weather finally draw near, the major streaming services are welcoming a fresh selection of movies and television shows that you may want to check out if…
More Female Car Buyers Means Changes in Marketing
If you think that the vast majority of cars are still purchased by men, you’re in the wrong century. Image: Press Release Finder Women are different than men. We all…
[PHOTOS] 2015 Colorado Z71 Trail Boss Edition Debuts in Cleveland
The 2015 Colorado Z71 Trail Boss Edition debuts at the Cleveland Auto Show Chevrolet fled to the Cleve this past weekend to debut the 2015 Colorado Z71 Trail Boss edition…
Ford Fund Giving Back with COVID-19 Donation Match
Ford announced the COVID-19 Donation Match and ‘Read and Record’ projects on Thursday Photo: Ford Tapping into the philanthropic nature of Blue Oval employees, Ford Motor Company Fund is launching…
Should I Be Alarmed About Car Hacking?
This article is sponsored by JeepsAreUs.com. The era of smart gadgets is upon us, molding our lives to resemble science fiction. Of course, the automotive industry is not exempt from…
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept Boasts V8 Engine
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept Photo: FCA The new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept optimizes the brand’s legendary 4×4 capability and renowned fun-to-drive power with a new 6.4-liter V8 engine.…
WeFuel and Other Startups Fight to Bring You Gas
Photo: Amazon These days, you can get just about anything delivered to you. The internet and smartphones have made just about anything, like textbooks, furniture, and food sent to where…
Federal Government Destroys Perfectly Good Nissan Skyline
While browsing the web today, as one does at lunchtime, I happened across one of the most disturbing videos I have seen in a long time. Before your mind runs…
BMW Celebrates Centennial With New Race Livery
2016 is a big year for BMW, as it is celebrating its 100th birthday on March 7th. To begin the celebration, the motorsports arm of the automaker unveiled two new race liveries…
Fiat Chrysler Aims to Make Cleaner Diesel Engines with New Settings
Fiat Chrysler diesel modes, like the Ram EcoDiesel pictured above, will have a new settings feature Thanks to Volkswagen, diesel engines aren’t as popular as they once were in the…
Toyota Won More Patents in 2020 than Any Other Automaker
Photo: Toyota Motor North America The United States Patent and Trademark Office awarded slightly fewer patents in 2020 than in 2019, according to the Intellectual Property Owners Association, but one…
Subaru Reveals Pricing for 2021 WRX and WRX STI
Photo: Subaru Since its introduction in 1992, the Subaru WRX and WRX STI have served as the gold-standard for high-performance, street-ready rally cars. On Dec. 10, the automaker announced the…
Tiny Nissans Ready for Micra Cup
Motorsports are a great way to test the performance of a car, but usually they are restricted to individuals and teams with ample funds to build an expensive race car. NASCAR…
2016 Lexus NX Overview
If you’re shopping for a luxury crossover that is ready to rule the road, consider the 2016 Lexus NX. This vehicle is a study in luxury, with powerful engines that conserve…
3 Things to Consider When Buying a New Car
There are two types of drivers in the world — those who upgrade their rides every few years, and those who drive their cars into the ground. No matter which…
Missouri HB 1124 Attempting to Ban Tesla with Semantics
Wanna buy one of these beauties in Missouri? Not so fast there, folks. Changes to the wording of Missouri HB 1124 could lead to another Tesla ban. (Image: Mariordo) It…
Best Ways to Hide A Car Dent
Need help fixing a car dent? We have eight ways that could possibly help. While the process of removing car dents is easy, sometimes it can be costly and time-consuming.…
NASA Celebrates 45th Anniversary of Last Drive on the Moon
Some anniversaries are more interesting than others. Today, December 11th, for instance, is the 45th anniversary of one of the most historic drives in history, as Astronauts Gene Cernan and…
2018 Tokyo Auto Salon Will Showcase 15 Nissan Models
Photo: Nissan Since whittling their show-worthy favorites down to just a few was impossible, Nissan has decided to showcase 15 of their most customized, eye-catching, show-stopping vehicles at the upcoming…
Toyota Won’t Release Autonomous Systems Until They’re Absolutely Safe
Most major automakers are now fully invested in bringing autonomous driving systems to their production cars by the late 2010s or early 2020s. Toyota is one of the biggest players…
Volkswagen to Discontinue 2020 e-Golf in the U.S.
With better EVs on the horizon, the writing is on the wall for the e-Golf Photo: Volkswagen If you’ve been keeping up with Volkswagen lately, you’ll know that big things…
Dodge Challenger Hellcat Shows off Muscles with Record Quarter Mile
The High Horse Performance Challenger Hellcat broke a quarter-mile record earlier this week If there ever was a car put on this earth as the epitome of a muscle car,…
Ford Collaborative Robots Help Finish Fiestas in Europe
Photo: Ford Motor Company Welp, this is how it begins: Ford is having robots work together for common goal, which is now the completion of Ford Fiestas at the automaker’s…
Introducing the New LEGO Technic Jeep Wrangler
LEGO Technic Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Photo: FCA The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is an instantly recognizable vehicle thanks to its unique design, off-road-ready features, and fun-to-drive attitude. Thanks to a collaboration…
Outlander PHEV Was Europe’s Top-Selling PHEV SUV in 2020
The 2021 Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the top-selling plug-in hybrid SUV in Europe last year. When comparing all segments, the Outlander PHEV was also…
Cadillac Will Run Up To Six Commercials During the Academy Awards
It only takes $53,495 to have this view of the new CT6 every morning Photo: © General Motors It’s been nearly one year since Cadillac shared the “Dare Greatly” commercials during…
GM Enjoys Record Global Sales for Third Consecutive Year
Once can be luck, twice coincidence, but three times? You may be on to something. That’s what General Motors has to be thinking, as the company is now celebrating its…
Frozen Lake Preserves Dodge Pickup for 16 Years
This Dodge pickup truck was underwater for 16 years, but still retains its nearly perfect condition Fishing can be a finicky pastime. Sometimes, you can come away with nothing; other…
Benefits of Plastic Automotive Molding of Car Parts
There are some benefits to using plastic automotive molding for certain parts of vehicles Photo: Kia Motors Industry manufacturers are increasingly using plastic molded parts. Injection molding involves injecting molten…
Nitro Dice Review: A Spunky Street Racing Card Game
Not all motorsports are posh, high-class endeavors like rich sponsors would want you to believe. For people who race on the streets with their own cars, it’s rough, gritty, and edgy.…
Kia at SEMA: Automaker Reveals Triathlon Dream Vehicle
Kia at SEMA: The Niro Triathlon concept As previously mentioned here at The News Wheel, Kia has continuously made a name for itself at the SEMA auto show by bringing…
3 More Fun Wisconsin Roadside Attractions
At The News Wheel, we’ve taken a jaunt through Wisconsin before — but America’s Dairyland has so many more fun and quirky roadside attractions. Brighten up your next road trip…
Electric Car Terminology – Part 3
Photo: NewMotion Every electric vehicle (EV) needs to recharge. This process comes with its own terminology, as you might’ve guessed. Explore the range of charging related words to enhance your…
2 Chevy Models Make US News’ List of Best SUVs for Towing
2021 Chevrolet Suburban Photo: Chevrolet Famous for dependability, capability, and strength, the redesigned 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe easily earned acknowledgment on U.S. News & World Report’s list…
Maintenance Mistakes Costing You Money
Photo: The News Wheel Even if you don’t have much automotive knowledge or DIY skills, there are several maintenance checks you can do to help protect your car and save…
