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2015 Lincoln MKC “Engage Your Senses” tour Stops at Mandarin Oriental Atlanta Hotel
2015 Lincoln MKC “Engage Your Senses” tour heads to Atlanta A special event at Mandarin Oriental Atlanta Hotel featured the all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC as part of the automaker’s second…
Elon Musk Gives Us the D – Er, the Tesla D, That Is
Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, is known for making pretty big announcements and boldly going where other auto CEOs don’t even dream of going. For instance, he recently promised that we’ll…
GM Innovation Challenge Kicks Off Next Week
The GM Innovation Challenge will officially launch next Monday, October 6th, across four different major universities. Participating schools include Georgia Institute of Technology, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Pennsylvania State…
SRX, ELR Sales Up, But Cadillac Sales Down Overall in May
2015 Cadillac SRX Photo: © General Motors Another month is in the books, and Cadillac’s sales in the United States are once more behind the pace of the prior year.…
Apple Electric Car Possible by 2020
Apple might be producing an electric car within the next five years Photo: Allen Lai Apple is trying to take over the world—or at least, the electric vehicle industry. While…
2014 Audi S6 Overview
Audi has made blind-spot monitoring and power-folding mirrors standard equipment on the 2014 S6, and the all-new Black Optic package is now available to further enhance the already-impressive curb appeal…
Danica Patrick Appears in Coke and GoDaddy Super Bowl Commercials
Still from the teaser video for Danica Patrick’s Coke Super Bowl commercial GoDaddy is a terrible company that makes terrible commercials, usually of the un-ironically sexist variety. This year, GoDaddy…
Chrysler on “Road to Greatness” with Miguel Cabrera
Chrysler on “Road to Greatness” with 2013 Chrysler Town & Country Just in time for the 2013 World Series, Chrysler is running a new commercial called “Road to Greatness.” The…
Toyota Indiana Grants Total $100,000 in Second Quarter
It’s no secret that Toyota is a generous company. It seems that we hear about a new charitable donation from the Japanese automaker with each passing week. While supporting national…
Chevy Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. Looking for Third Straight Win At Pocono
Photo: Facebook.com/HendrickMotorsports Thirteen races into the NASCAR Sprint Cup season and everything seems normal. Defending series champion Kevin Harvick is leading all drivers in points and Jimmie Johnson has picked…
New Battery Makes Longer-Range Nissan LEAF a Possibility
We may see a longer-range Nissan LEAF in the future. As the technology in the electric vehicle segment continues to advance, so do the demands for a car with more…
This Is Your New 2016 GMC Sierra
2016 GMC Sierra (from left to right) SLT, Denali and All Terrain Photo: © General Motors Today, GMC revealed the new face of its best-selling Sierra pickup truck, featuring “C-shaped” LED daytime…
2015 Subaru Rallycross STI Debuts in New York
The teaser for the 2015 Subaru Rallycross STI Remember the other week when Subaru cruelly teased us with the image above ahead of the New York International Auto Show? And…
Nissan Xterra History
Nissan Xterra History The Nissan Xterra was first introduced to North America in 2000 as the Japanese carmaker’s entry-level SUV. While it’s still considered entry-level, the Xterra continues to be…
2014 Hyundai Azera Overview
The new year comes with a new, lower price for the 2014 Hyundai Azera due to two new trim levels added to the model lineup. The Azera’s steering has also…
GM’s July Sales Set the Pace for Competitors
©GM GM’s July sales report was released last Friday, demonstrating GM’s latest victory: the first automaker to exceed 1,000,000 sales of trucks and SUVs in the U.S. this year. GM…
Ford, Honda Market Share Gains Expected by 2017
Sales of the Honda Accord have helped lead to Honda market share gains. According to a recent report out of Forbes, it’s very likely that we will see both Ford…
Papercraft Prius and GT86 Will Make Your Desk Explode With Awesomeness
Papercraft Prius Quick, take a look at your desk. Is it personalized with family photos, knickknacks, and the like? If you’re anything like me, the answer is astoundingly “yes.” But…
[VIDEO] UPDATE See the First 3D Printed Car: Local Motors' Strati
[ UPDATE: Watch the video of the first 3D printed car in action! ] No, you’re not looking at the new Batmobile. This is an actual car being produced by Local Motors.…
Hankook Reveals Airless iFlex Tires
All things in time must evolve into a more perfect form (the possible exception being the two-party system), and few industries tend to evolve more rapidly than that of automotive.…
Bentley’s EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept Wins Good Design Award
The Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept, unveiled last year at the Geneva Motor Show, has earned the annual Good Design award from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and…
Jeff Gordon Tests the 2017 Cadillac DPi-V.R Racecar at Daytona
Gordon complemented the Cadillac’s brakes, but admitted he could be more aggressive Photo: © General Motors Ever since Cadillac announced it was returning to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, racing…
New Ford Edge ST-Line Delivers Sporty Style for Less
Photo: Ford Ford has quite the surprise on its hands with the athletic Edge ST, and now it’s offering drivers the chance to get its unique styling without the high-power…
The 2020 Colorado is the Most Affordable Truck on the Road
2020 Chevrolet Colorado Photo: Chevrolet If you’re in the market for a great deal on a great truck, you might want to check out the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. This mid-size…
Ford Focus Active Adds Slippery and Trail Modes for More Control
The Ford Focus Active crossover may not be coming to America, but it remains poised to become a leader in the crossover segment in Europe. Ford is offering the Focus…
800hp Nissan GT-R Driver Goes 203mph on Highway, is Bag of Dongs
We are getting ready to tell you about an 800hp Nissan GT-R that got up to 203 miles per hour on the highway before just barely escaping utter disaster. Do…
Last UK Cadillac Dealership Closes
Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen ©GM Cadillac is furthering its efforts to establish itself as a truly global brand, and cumulative 2014 sales figures tell that tale to a great…
Ford Licensing Autonomous Robot Test Drive Tech to Competitors
Ford announced that it will be licensing robotic test driving technology to its competitors in order to save both time and injuries sustained by human drivers in undertaking daunting endurance…
Hydrogen Should be an Affordable Energy Option in 10 Years
Hydrogen fuel cell technology might be going mainstream in the next decade Photo: NGerda With all of the buzz about electric cars, it’s easy to lose sight of another alternative…
Production of the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Begins in Chattanooga
The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas started production this week at the Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant Back in October of this year, Volkswagen unveiled a seven-passenger SUV on the Santa Monica Pier, called…
3 Chevy Models are Among the Least Accident-Prone Cars on the Road
Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet’s reliable lineup boasts active safety technology and plenty of smart, safe engineering. And according to a recent study by QuoteWizard Insurance, it looks like that dedication to…
Mercedes-Benz Sales Increase 3.9% During the First Quarter of 2017
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class helped pave the way for Mercedes to conquer the luxury market BMW used to be the undisputed leader of luxury in the North American automotive scene. However,…
10 Best Car Memes of the Day 2.0
I had a lot of people tell me that they really liked the Best Car Memes (and gifs) post I did last month—and by a lot, I mean my grandmother…
2015 Buick Verano Safety Confirmed by NHTSA
2015 Buick Verano Safety Confirmed by NHTSA The 2015 Buick Verano safety rating is in from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and it’s nothing but good news for…
Record Crowd at Manchester United vs. Real Madrid Match
Man U in the new shirts ©GM In case you were not cool enough to tune into the Manchester United vs. Real Madrid match, Man U kicked Madrid’s butt 3…
Eagle One Saleen Black Label Sweepstakes: Win a 652HP Mustang
You could win a 2014 Saleen 302 Black Label in the Eagle One Saleen Black Label Sweepstakes. The release of the 2015 Saleen 302 Mustang is just over the horizon,…
Tough Jobs Made Easy with 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD
Introducing the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD, making your toughest jobs seem that much easier. While the car industry hasn’t designed a car that can do absolute everything for you, the…
3 Roadside Diners to Visit in Illinois
Photo: Pixabay If you’ve got a hankering for some solid diner staples or you’re planning a road trip across the U.S., be sure to add one of these roadside diners…
Vicki Widmar, Author at The News Wheel
It’s a good thing that I love my car,… Very few sports are tuned to its fans’ feedback as much as Monster Jam… Bari Musawwir is well-known as the…
2015 Buick Verano Updates…Updated
The 2015 Buick Verano Yesterday, we announced all updates for the 2015 Buick Verano. Turns out, GM accidentally released some incorrect information regarding 2015 Buick Verano updates. We amended the…
2014 Kia Sorento Named to ‘Top 10 Cars of the Year’ List
Those in the United States with Hispanic heritage understand the meaning of family, and place it above all else. So when the Hispanic Motor Press Awards (HMPA) announces its list…
Nissan and NISMO Racing Returns to America in 2014
From 1988 to 1991, Nissan dominated U.S. sports car racing, as the Japanese automaker won four consecutive driver’s championships, three manufacturer’s titles, and a total of 33 International Motor Sports…
2014 Buick LaCrosse Overview
2014 Buick LaCrosse In addition to refreshed interior and exterior styling, the Buick LaCrosse has received new radar and sensory technology in 2014, including adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert,…
Toyota Mirai Runs on Lemonade (Yes, Really)
What fuels the 2016 Toyota Mirai? Perhaps the question should be more about what doesn’t fuel the Mirai. So far, thanks to Toyota’s Fueled by Everything campaign, we know that…
Chuck Stevens Is New GM CFO
Earlier this month, General Motors named Chuck Stevens the executive vice president and chief financial officer of the global company. This change went into effect on January 15, 2014, following…
2014 Mitsubishi Mirage Overview
The 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage is an all-new model and the sleek, sporty subcompact looks to make an immediate impact in its segment. The 2014 Mirage flaunts a wide front grille…
Morgan Family Prius Showcased in Chicago
Is this a Morgan Family Prius spotted in Chicago? It’s likely. Toyota has been marketing its Prius lineup as something closer to a family unit, and for good reason: the…
Best Road Trip Drives: Going-to-the-Sun Road, Montana
Best Road Trip Drives: Going-to-the-Sun Road, Montana When you find yourself hankering for a scenic drive that includes not only mountains, but beautiful, glacier-blue lakes, it might be time for…
2013 Nissan Maxima Overview
2013 Nissan Maxima The 2013 Nissan Maxima gets new packages—including Value, Bose Audio, and Sport—as well as a new Pearl White exterior color. 2013 Nissan Maxima Exterior Nissan incorporated coupe-like…
