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Kia Beats Out Porsche for Number One Spot in JD Power Initial Quality Study
The Kia Sportage (pictured above) and Kia Soul helped the South Korean brand become the number one bran in the JD Power Initial Quality Study Over the past few years,…
Ken Block Wins Seventh 100 Acre Wood Rally in Eight Years
The 2014 Rally America National Championship season began in fine form for Ken Block, who drove his (and co-driver Alex Gelsomino’s) Ford Fiesta to a victory at the season-opening 100…
Ken Block Shows Off Retro-tastic Hoonifox Mustang
Ken Block’s Hoonifox takes its cues from the iconic Fox Body Mustang Photo: Ford Performance Ken Block is giving some much-deserved love to the iconic Fox Body Mustang with his…
Kelley Blue Book Honors Dodge with Brand Image Award
2019 Dodge Challenger For the first time, Dodge has taken home a Brand Image Award from the experts at Kelley Blue Book. As the Best Brand winner, Dodge bested the…
KBB Names 2018 Nissan Rogue Hybrid to Its List of Top 10 Most-Fuel Efficient SUVs
2018 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Photo: Nissan Its combined EPA-estimated fuel rating of 34 mpg when equipped with front-wheel drive and 35 mpg when equipped with all-wheel drive, earned the 2018…
KBB.com Names 2016 Kia Soul on List of 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000
The 2016 Kia Soul is one of KBB.com’s 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000 It’s more than official—the 2016 Kia Soul might be one of the coolest cars on the market.…
July 2018 Marks 12.7 Percent Increase over 2017 July for Volkswagen; Year-to-Date Sales Up, Too
2018 Volkswagen Jetta With half of 2018 in the books, Volkswagen is looking good, sales-wise. Posting an increase in a year-to-date sales as well as a month-to-month comparison, the automaker…
Jolyon Palmer Looking Ever Closer to Losing His Seat to Robert Kubica
Robert Kubica, the only Polish driver in the history of F1 Photo: ph-stop Formula One driver Jolyon Palmer has so far been experiencing the worst racing season of his life.…
Jeep Wrangler Makes Top 10 List of Best Cars for Winter Driving
2019 Jeep Wrangler Photo: Jeep Winter driving is a beast drivers have to face each year. Whether it’s freezing temps, brutal winds, ice- or snow-covered roads, winter brings a set…
What to Do If Your Car Lease Ends During COVID-19
COVID-19 has upended the world and left many things uncertain, especially in the retail sector. If your car lease is nearing its end, you’re probably stressing over what to do…
Jeep Has Its Best Canadian Sales Month Ever in July
Jeep managed to sweep sales in Canada last month The Jeep brand is currently struggling a bit in terms of stateside sales. Meanwhile in Canada, Jeep found quite a bit…
Jeep “Groundhog Day” Commercial Receives Emmy Nomination
Bill Murray in the Jeep Gladiator Photo: FCA During Super Bowl LIV, Jeep debuted its “Groundhog Day” commercial, which is a twist on the 1993 film of the same name.…
Jeep Celebrates Its Best Sales Year on Record in 2018
Jeep was king of the mountain in terms of sales The automotive brand with the most impressive sales performance in 2018 was almost certainly Jeep. Jeep set several sales records…
Jeep and Harley-Davidson Renew European Partnership for Fourth Consecutive Year
Doesn’t get much more ‘Murican than this Few brands are considered more American than Jeep and Harley-Davidson. Therefore, it only makes sense that these two quintessential American motor companies would parnter up.…
Jeremy Clarkson-Helmed Show at Amazon Finally Gets A Name
It was announced months ago that disgraced former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson and his friends Richard Hammond and James May were bringing their unique brand of automotive expertise to…
JD Power 2018 APEAL Study Calls Out Kia Rio and Stinger as Segment Winners
2018 Kia Stinger GT Kia has two more reasons to brag thanks to J.D. Power. The recent Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout study deemed two Kia models, the powerhouse Stinger…
Got7’s Jackson Wang Modeled with a BMW and Fans Are Here For It
Jackson Wang is a name you’ll hear a lot more of in the future Photo: BMW China In the world of K-pop, solo singers and the members of each group…
Is There Any Chance for Vettel to Win the Championship?
Following an unfortunate streak of bad results in the 2017 Formula One World Championship, Sebastian Vettel is now 66 points behind rival Lewis Hamilton in the title fight. With three…
Is Ram Truck Production Moving from Mexico to Michigan?
Ram may soon say “¡Adiós!” to Mexico It’s no secret that one of President Donald Trump’s many goals on a rapidly-growing list is to bring automotive production back to the United…
Ford Seeing Success Worldwide with New Smart Labs
The Ford Smart Lab concept in Quebec City Photo: Ford Motor Company One of the growing trends in the auto industry is yielding to customers’ need to browse and shop…
Privacy vs. Safety: Is Canada Ready for the Textalyzer?
Photo: The News Wheel A controversial technology called the Textalyzer could help combat Canada’s distracted driving problem — but it also raises serious privacy concerns. The Textalyzer, which was created…
You searched for Corvette Z06
Word on the street is that the 2022 Corvette Z06 will take a cue from hypercars. According to MuscleCarsAndTrucks, it will incorporate carbon fiber wheels, active aerodynamics, and Michelin Pilot…
Interest Increased for Pickups in Second Quarter of 2020
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Photo: Chevrolet According to the Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch Report, more drivers were interested in buying pickups during the second quarter of 2020 than…
Inkas Armored Lincoln Navigator L Can Shrug Off Grenades
Imagine this, but it can eat a couple grenade blasts for breakfast. That’s the Inkas armored Lincoln Navigator L Photo: Lincoln Does anyone really need an SUV that can withstand…
Infographic: The Many Monorails of the United States
At one point in time in American history, monorails were envisioned by many as the future of public transportation. When Walt Disney introduced the monorail to American audiences at Disneyland…
Infographic: The Automotive Industry's Least Efficient Vehicles
Here at The News Wheel, we’ve written plenty of articles about the automotive industry’s most efficient vehicles. After all, automakers are more than happy to share information about which of…
Infographic: Chevrolet Camaro History
When it comes to American sports cars, very few vehicles have the outstanding reputation for incredible power, great looks, and excellent handling as the Chevrolet Camaro. First introduced in September…
Infiniti Wins Big at AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
It’s one thing to say you’re the best at what you do, and then there’s actually having the hardware to prove it. For the third year running, the Infiniti QX80, a…
Infiniti’s US sales in April Increase 16.9 Percent
The brand-new 2014 Q50 led the charge for Infiniti’s US sales in April. Infiniti’s US sales in April were up 16.9 percent with 9,170 units sold across the country. Through…
Infiniti Launches in Vietnam with First Infiniti Center
Infiniti has announced the introduction of their brand and product lineup into the Vietnamese market. The move to expand into Vietnam was kicked off with the grand opening of the…
Infiniti U.S. July Sales Up 10 Percent
2014 Infiniti Q50S Infiniti U.S. July sales totaled 8,538 units, which was good for a 10 percent increase over the 7,762 vehicles sold in July the year prior. As has…
INFINITI Gives Back at the Boston Marathon
Photo: Stewart Dawson For the second year in a row, INFINITI will sponsor the Boston Marathon — and the QX50 luxury midsize crossover will act as the official lead vehicle.…
In the Rearview: Here Come the Holidays (and Apocalypse)
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I catch you up on some of the top stories on The News Wheel in the past week. First, we have been treated to…
In the Rearview: Broody Reedus and Bye Bye Bernie
Welcome to In the Rearview, where we bring you some of the top automotive news of the past week–again! This week, we start with a new video series from photographer…
IIHSA Says 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is Tops in Safety
After winning “Good” marks in five categories of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash test criteria—frontal impact small overlap; frontal impact moderate overlap; roof strength; side impact; and…
IIHS Reports Increase in Deaths from Running Red Lights
Photo: Derek Jensen Running red lights has always had the risk of being lethal. But as it turns out, deaths resulting from running a red light have increased over the…
IIHS Names 2017 Kia Optima Top Safety Pick Plus
2017 Kia Optima The 2017 Kia Optima has just received the IIHS’s annual Top Safety Pick Plus award under the midsize car category.* Going along with the brand’s focus on…
IIHS Issues 2019 Mazda CX-5 Pedestrian Crash Prevention Rating
When you’re driving, it can be easy to zone in on the road and forget about pedestrians. That’s why several automakers, including Mazda, have developed emergency braking systems to detect…
IHS Markit Loyalty Data: Crossovers and SUVs Are, Like, So Hot Right Now
2017 Buick Encore AWD Know what’s really hot right now? You know, apart from the weather, RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 winner Sasha Velour, fidget spinners, and the takes being…
Idiot in Q50 Risks Lives for Self-Driving Stunt
Abandon all hope, ye who enter here This seems to be a commonly-held fact that we don’t even need to enumerate, but what the hell, it’s always worth pointing out:…
[PHOTOS] Hyundai Vision T Concept Flaunts Futuristic Design Elements
Photo: Hyundai The recently revealed Hyundai Vision T Concept combines advanced plug-in hybrid technology with a cutting-edge compact SUV platform and the brand’s dynamic new Sensuous Sportiness design language. Introduced…
Hyundai USA CEO Receiving Lifetime Achievement Award from Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance
Since its inception, the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance has been a gathering of the finest automobiles Photo: Ron via CC For the 11th year, the annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance will…
Hyundai Unveils Groundbreaking Smart Fingerprint Technology
Hyundai is rolling out new technology that will allow drivers to unlock and start their vehicles with a fingerprint scan. These sensors will show up on some 2019 Santa Fe…
Hyundai's Streak of Sales Gains Hits 9 Months in April
Photo: Hyundai Hyundai Motor America maintained its long streak of monthly sales increases in April, notching a 1 percent gain over the same period last year. Retail sales were up…
Hyundai Sales Grow for 10th Month in a Row
The Hyundai Kona notched a 42 percent increase in sales for May Photo: Hyundai Thanks to continued SUV sales growth, Hyundai Motor America posted a 10th straight month of sales…
Hyundai Posts Surging June Sales, Genesis Does Not
Hyundai Motor America (HMA) is kicking off a good start to its summer, as the brand has reported June sales of 64,052 units between the Hyundai brand and luxury Genesis…
Solid Hyundai October Sales Help Brand Cross Ten Million Mark
At the conclusion of October 2015, Hyundai sold its 10 millionth vehicle in the United States. This milestone has been in the works since Hyundai began selling the subcompact Excel…
Hyundai Notches 7th Consecutive Month of Sales Gains
The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Photo: Hyundai Hyundai Motor America continued its hot streak in February, notching a 2 percent sales increase over the same period in 2018 and delivering…
Hyundai and National Council of La Raza Donate 1,000 Coats to Families
Hyundai and National Council of La Raza donated 1,000 coats to students. This winter, Hyundai Motor America and National Council of La Raza (NCLR) teamed up to help service families…
Hyundai iX25 SUV Receives Name & Release Schedule
Back in November 2014, Hyundai unveiled a ready-for-production B-segment CUV called the iX25 at the Guangzhou Auto Show. Based on a concept launched a year ago at the Beijing Auto…
