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Schools Benefit Even more from Chrysler’s 2014 Drive for the Kids Program
Members of a school’s local community took the Chrysler Town & Country out for test drives to benefit the schools in the 2014 Drive for the Kids program Chrysler’s 2014…
SanDisk Taking Automotive Flash Storage to the Next Level
With every passing month, more applications are being developed for automobiles that used to be only available for smartphones. As we saw at the Consumer Electronics Show, the future of automobile…
Formula 1: The Fall of the King of Singapore
Over the years Sebastian Vettel has come to be regarded as the “King of Singapore” for his various dominating performances under the lights of the Marina Bay Street Circuit—and after…
Valtteri Bottas Takes Second Consecutive Pole in Abu Dhabi
Valtteri Bottas narrowly took pole position two weeks ago at the 2017 Brazilian Grand Prix but lost the lead by the first corner to Sebastian Vettel. Now he’ll be trying…
2016 Toyota Hilux Leaked Before Reveal
We’re getting extremely close to having the 2016 Toyota Hilux revealed officially, but a batch of images leaked to Facebook give you a look at just about every aspect of…
SAIC-GM Details New Buick LaCrosse's Engines, Chassis
2017 Buick LaCrosse The next-generation Buick LaCrosse will hit the market in China next month, and SAIC-GM is releasing some of the particulars about its powertrain and chassis ahead of…
Kia Entering Mexican Auto Market in July
The Korean automaker will begin selling vehicles in Mexico this summer South Korea’s Kia Motors will soon have a presence south of the border, once the automaker begins selling cars…
Kia Donating $75,000 to Fund Hispanic Student Scholarships
Kia Motors America has announced that it is donating $75,000 to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) to provide 16 scholarships of $4,000 each to eligible Hispanic students…
2016 Lexus RX Revealed in New York
The next-generation Lexus RX has been revealed at the New York International Auto Show, and it’s a sight for sore eyes. The RX finally catches up with the rest of…
2016 Kia Sorento Named Consumer Reports 2016 Top Pick
The 2016 Kia Sorento was named a Consumer Reports Top Pick The automotive industry is ready for a change—and that’s where the 2016 Kia Sorento comes in. This capable and…
Keselowski Steals Victory at Auto Club 400
Brad Keselowski Wins Auto Club 400 Brad Keselowski only led one lap on Sunday at the Auto Club 400, but it was the only lap that mattered. Keselowski beat Kevin…
Everything You Need to Know About UK Mobile Phone Driving Offenses
Everyone knows that it’s not only illegal to use a mobile phone while behind the wheel in the UK, but it’s also incredibly dangerous. This is because a phone can…
Jeep Renegade, Fiat 500 Named to ‘10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000’ List
The 2015 Jeep Renegade was one of two FCA models named to KBB.com’s “10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000” list Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) took home two more wins when…
Jay Leno Drives a Corvette-Powered 1948 Buick Super Convertible
Jay Leno and Jonathan Ward examine a souped-up 1948 Buick Super Convertible Is there anything that can’t be improved by the addition of a Corvette engine? We’ve seen one put…
James Corden Wears Wig, Sings with Sia in Latest Carpool Karaoke
We’re writing about James Corden’s most recent guest on his Carpool Karaoke show—Sia. I’m sure you’re shocked. Because really— there’s no way The News Wheel is letting an episode of…
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane—It’s a Camaro Krypton!
If the Camaro Krypton turns out to be a life-size version of this toy car, we won’t even be mad Photo credit: HotWheels.wikia Batman famously drives the Batmobile, but what kind…
Infiniti Names Gayle Antony GM of Global HR
Gayle Antony, General Manager, Global Human Resource Infiniti Motor Company announced this week that it has appointed Gayle Antony as its new General Manager, Global Human Resources. Effective May 1st,…
2016 Infiniti QX50 Unveiled at New York Auto Show
Infiniti design director Alfonso Albaisa introduces the 2016 Infiniti QX50 at the New York Auto Show At last week’s New York Auto Show press preview, all eyes were on the…
Safety 101: How to Help a Turtle Cross the Road
Learn how to help a turtle cross the road safely Photo: Bree McGhee The months between April and October are an adventurous, perilous time for one of Earth’s most gentle…
Mazda North America Reports Best January Since 1994
When writing about vehicle sales, most of the time from month to month it is a repetitive job, particularly lately. In general sales have been slowing, with dropping sedan sales…
Illegally Imported Nissan Skyline Leads Kansas Police on 176mph Chase
Photo: RBAdrenalineFactory via Facebook Say what you will about the 25-year federal ban on imported cars, but Robert D. Bell of Topeka, Kansas is one incredible jackass. Just last week,…
Iggy Azalea’s Furious 7 Cameo is Fast, But Not Furious
Last year, Vin Diesel (left) hinted at Iggy Azalea’s (right) Furious 7 cameo, but he did not indicate just how small it would be Last year, Fast and Furious franchise…
Hyundai Writes Giant Message in Sand from Child to Her Father in Space
See eleven Hyundai Genesis cars make a gigantic message in the desert Photo:Hyundai Worldwide via YouTube “Can a car deliver a message to space?” That’s the question Hyundai answered when it…
2016 Honda Pilot Begins Production, Goes on Sale Next Month
Associates at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, in Lincoln, Alabama The revamped 2016 Honda Pilot will soon be strutting its stuff in showrooms all across America. This Alabama-bred beauty, set to…
Rumors: BMW 3 Series Will Focus on Performance, Dynamics
Bar-none, the BMW 3 Series is one of the most sought-after and widely beloved vehicles on the market today. Naturally, when the time comes for engineers and designers to consider…
Rumor: Buick is Considering Avista as a Four-Door Coupe
From the moment Buick unveiled its Avista Concept at the North American International Auto Show, all indications have been that it is a winner. Questions almost immediately turned to if…
Ron Capps Ends Hagan’s Reign at 46th Annual NHRA Gatornationals
Ron Capps Ends Hagan’s Reign at 46th Annual NHRA Gatornationals Matt Hagan has had something of a winning streak in the NHRA Funny Car Series. The two-time NHRA Championship winner,…
2016 Honda Civic Type R Debuts (Finally) in Geneva
The 2016 Honda Civic Type R Speed demons have waited a long time for the Honda Civic Type R, which debuted in concept form a year ago at Geneva. But…
How to Keep Spiders Out of Your Car
Photo: Katie Ashdown For some people, spiders are friends. For others, it can be their worst nightmare. If you fall into the second category, you’re not alone. According to a…
Robert Kubica Confirms He Will Not Drive for Williams in 2018
Sergey Sirotkin will get the seat instead Abort the hype train and get your tickets refunded, everyone. Robert Kubica has confirmed he will not, after all, be driving for the…
Review: Get Her Covered's All-Season Windshield Cover
As the winter winds gradually blow themselves out and are replaced by summer’s humid, beating rays, I have been struck by one particular fact: my air-conditioning-less car does a fine…
2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid, Energi Receive $900 Price Cut
2015 Ford Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid With the price of gasoline down around the country, it’s only reasonable to expect that automakers would cut down prices of electric vehicles and…
Hot New Apps Arrive for BMW ConnectedDrive and MINI Connected
BMW has been hard at work keeping its app library filled with the hottest connected technology. For instance, the German automaker has announced integration with a popular app which can…
2016 F-150 to be Offered with CNG/Propane Capability
Ford is looking to continue the legacy of its new-gen F-150 as the smartest and most capable truck it has ever built by adding clean natural gas and propane capabilities…
Honda Presents 84-Year Old Biker with his 55th Honda Motorcycle
Honda Financial Service presents loyal owner Harry Adler with his 55th Honda motorcycle If you purchase 54 motorcycles over the course of your life, you are either a longtime enthusiast or a…
2016 Chevy Spark Gets Two Tasty New Color Options
Already available in Jalapeno Green and Salsa Red, the 2016 Chevy Spark adds two more culinary colors to the minicar’s list of exterior paint options: Toasted Marshmallow and Kalamata Olive.…
2016 Chevy Malibu’s Teen Driver System on Display in New Video
The upcoming 2016 Malibu will feature Chevrolet’s industry-first Teen Driver System We’re a little more than a week away from the debut of the 2016 Chevy Malibu at the 2015…
Honda Donates 2015 Odyssey to Ronald McDonald House of DC
Honda, the official automotive sponsor of the NHL, announced today that it would be donating a new 2015 Honda Odyssey minivan to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington…
Honda CR-V and Odyssey Named 2015 Best Cars for Families
The 2015 Honda Odyssey, named Best Minivan for Families for the fifth consecutive year The U.S. News and World Report 2015 Best Cars for Families list has been revealed, with…
2016 Audi Q3 Overview
The Audi Q3 has been refreshed for the 2016 model year, and it is truly a handsome vehicle. As the smallest crossover in Audi’s American lineup, the vehicle has to…
Honda Announces Addition of GFCI Feature to More Generator Models
The 2016 Honda EB6500X Generator Honda had two big announcements at the 2016 World Concrete show in Las Vegas today. The first was an introduction of the company’s new Cyclone…
Report: GMC Acadia Coming to Oz as a Holden
According to reports, General Motors will export the GMC Acadia to Australia for the first time, bringing it to the Outback as a Holden in an effort to capitalize on…
Hi-Tech, Robotic Racing Gets an Upgrade with Anki OVERDRIVE
New roads are ahead for fans of Anki Photo: Anki Back when we first heard about Anki and its hi-tech take on slot car racing (and when we reviewed the…
Report: CT6 Hybrid May Bow at Shanghai Motor Show
2016 Cadillac CT6 Photo: © General Motors Cadillac will be taking its newly-revealed CT6 to the Shanghai Motor Show, which will kick off in a little less than a week’s…
Report: Advocacy Group Plans to Spend $10 Million Per Year Attacking EV Technology
2016 Ford Focus Electric Charles and David Koch, the brothers behind Koch Industries, are allegedly working to launch a new advocacy group that would spend upwards of $10 million per…
Hamlin Wins Toyota Care 250 at Richmond
Danny Hamlin Wins the Toyota Care 250 at Richmond International Raceway Denny Hamlin was victorious on Friday night at the appropriately-named Toyota Care 250 at the Richmond International Raceway. Hamlin’s…
Ram Texas Ranger Concept Unveiled at Dallas Auto Show
The Ram Texas Ranger Concept was unveiled at the 2015 Dallas Auto Show Earlier this week, Ram pulled back the sheets on its latest work of art: the Ram Texas…
2015 Spanish Grand Prix Recap: Don’t Count Rosberg Out
2015 Spanish Grand Prix Recap: Don’t Count Rosberg Out The Spanish Grand Prix is always an important one. It’s the first European race on the calendar and a favorite among…
2015 Ram 1500 Rebel Coming to Overland Expo
The 2015 Ram 1500 Rebel is coming to the Overland Expo this weekend The 2015 Ram 1500 Rebel roared onto the stage at the Cobo Center in Detroit at this…
2015 Nissan Rogue Takes Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Award
Getting picked by Consumer Guide is quite an honor. Editors test more than 150 new vehicles every year only to narrow the list down to the best buys on the…
