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2017 Ford Escape Overview
The 2017 Ford Escape is a small crossover utility vehicle that carries a starting MSRP of $23,600. The Ford Escape has been significantly restyled for the 2017 model year. Changes…
selling your car Archives
You’ve finally picked out the new car you’ve wanted at the dealership.… If you’ve been on the fence about when to sell your car,… Even though you only bought your…
Theft Alert: Keep an Eye On Your Vehicle Emblems and Hood Ornaments
Photo: plX Dust When you think of vehicle theft, you might think of someone sticking a hanger through your vehicle’s window, unlocking the car, and hot wiring it before taking…
HBO Now Archives
In May, gearheads and car lovers can look forward to a wealth… If there’s ever been a time to stay home and explore your… Welcome again to Vehicular Viewing, a…
2016 Lincoln MKZ Overview
The 2016 Lincoln MKZ combines style and safety throughout its luxurious interior and upscale exterior. Technology works in coordination with the driver for effortless connectivity. The sleek and elegant lines…
Chrysler Pacifica Picks Up Third Straight Best Family Car Award from Parents
Millennial moms: Oh yeah, this is a fancy one Photo: Stellantis The Chrysler Pacifica has earned the Parents Best Family Car 2022 award for Best Luxury Minivan, marking three straight…
Sedans Archives
The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu offers a variety of trims to suit the… As they enter the workforce, college graduates need a reliable, budget-friendly, and… Say goodbye to another car nameplate:…
Europe Bids Farewell to the Corvette and Camaro
European drivers, time to say goodbye to the Chevrolet Corvette and the Chevrolet Camaro SS — both models are retiring on August 31, due to stricter emission regulations. New regulations…
2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron (3)
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2018 buick regal tourx Archives
When it comes to fuel efficiency, aerodynamics are key. Cars these days… Buick showed off their entire 2018 lineup at the 2018 Chicago Auto… Buick, a luxury vehicle brand from General…
10 HBCU Students Will “Discover the Unexpected” This Summer
Photo: Chevrolet For the seventh year in a row, Chevrolet has awarded Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students the “Discover the Unexpected” internship and will offer them the chance…
What Does My Car’s Eco Mode Actually Do? When Should I Use It?
Does your vehicle have an Eco Mode? Photo: The News Wheel Chances are that if your car has an Eco button, you activate it when you’re driving at low speeds…
Epcot Archives
Ever since the opening of Disneyland in 1955, Disney has been no… Kelley Blue Book is an organization renowned for its automotive expertise and… Out of the four theme parks…
Toledo Celebrates 75th Jeep Anniversary with First-Ever Jeep Festival
The first-ever Toledo Jeep Fest was a hit Photo: Twitter Since Jeep first rolled off the assembly line during World War II, Toledo, Ohio, has been its home. Willys-Overland Motors…
2015 GMC Canyon Tops 2015 Midsize Pickup Challenge
2015 GMC Canyon Photo: © General Motors The editors at Cars.com/PickupTrucks.com recently conducted their midsize pickup challenge and found that the 2015 GMC Canyon SLT 4×4 is the undisputed best…
Subaru Launches Emotional Outback Ad Campaign
Photo: Subaru Only a few days ago, Subaru debuted a brand-new marketing campaign that focused on the launch of the 2020 Subaru Outback. Befitting Subaru’s environmentally-aware, family-focused, and safety-centered corporate…
Forgotten Vehicles of the 80s: The Chevrolet Celebrity
Check out that beige and brown 1985 Chevy Celebrity Photo: Greg Gjerdingen via CC During my time as an automotive journalist, I’ve come across so many strange vehicle names that…
Weird Old Car Shorts: ‘Hired!’ (1940)
Imagine if selling Chevrolet door to door was your job… Photo: David Adam Kess via CC In a previous article for The News Wheel, we discussed the weird and wonderful…
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…
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2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Wins Spot on Most High-Tech Features for the Money List
2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid The award-winning 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has been praised for its family-friendly features, impressive range, innovative plug-in hybrid system, and safety features. Adding to the long…
Ford Announces Baidu-Powered SYNC+ for China
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford has launched an all-new, China-specific SYNC infotainment system that leverages Baidu artificial intelligence for improved connectivity. Ford SYNC+ was announced in conjunction with the unveiling…
2016 Chevrolet Colorado
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How to Make a Car Insurance Claim After an Accident
Photo: The News Wheel Being involved in a car accident can be really nerve-wracking, especially if you’re dealing with major vehicular damage or personal injury. To add to the stress,…
the fast and the furious Archives
If you know anything about the Toyota Supra, you’re probably familiar with… If you’ve seen any of the Fast and Furious movies, you’ve no… It’s hard to believe that, over…
Cobra-Shaped Power Stroke Downpipe Improves Performance
The cobra-shaped Power Stroke downpipe Believe it or not, one of the aspects that makes Ford’s 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V8 Diesel as powerful as it is happens to be the…
nismo Archives
The Nissan Frontier is ready to rock the Rebelle Rally with a… Recently, Nissan unveiled its first foray into the exciting world of LEGO… Nissan and NISMO this month…
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2015 Buick Enclave
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Drying Out A Wet Car
We all love our cars, and try to treat them well. Despite our best intentions, sometimes the interior of a car will get wet, either from a grocery spill, an…
Charger SRT Hellcat Wins 2014 Bold Ride of the Year Award
2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Wins 2014 Bold Ride of the Year Award The fans of Bold Ride have spoken: the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the 2014 Bold…
World Cup of Cars: Italy vs. Uruguay
As we get into the second day of the last week of matches in the group stages, we see two teams from Group D battle it out for a win…
The Curious History of the Mercedes Red Baron
Kind of like this one, but red. Photo: Pedro Ribeiro Simões via Flickr Some cars are iconic. The DeLorean from Back to the Future. The Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters. The eponymous…
millennials Archives
Today’s buyers pay about $75,000 for a new RV, and almost nine out of 10 buyers purchase… A new survey by the RV Industry Association shows that millennials are… After…
GM Reveals Three New Motors for Ultium-Based EVs
The stators of the three motors Photo: General Motors General Motors President Mark Reuss unveiled three new motors during the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference. GM will add these motors to…
Could the 2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan Be a Game Changer for the Sedan Market?
The 2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan (red) and 5-Door (silver) on display at the New York International Auto Show during their debut Subaru is what many would call a niche brand.…
2019 Lincoln Nautilus (1)
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Modern Vehicles with the Best and Worst Visibility
♫I can see clearly now the large roof pillars are gone♫ In driving school, students are taught to take a look over their shoulder in order to check for any…
Tesla Archives
If the early response to the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is any… “The kitchen and the chef, they have not created a real business yet or a real world yet,…
Confederate Flag to be Removed from Dukes of Hazzard General Lee Merchandise
The General Lee Photo: Cliff via Flickr Them Duke Boys are in trouble again! Or at least their car, the General Lee, is. According to an article from Vulture, Warner…
Mazda and Toyota Team Up for a Revolutionary Engine
Photo: Mazda Hot on the heels of the new SKYACTIV-X gasoline engine, Mazda is already hard at work on its next evolution: a new inline six-cylinder SKYACTIV-X engine, destined to…
Doc Hudson Raceway
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Cadillac CT6 with Super Cruise Available Starting at $71,300
The future is here, but it certainly isn’t cheap One upcoming vehicle technology that has been generating a lot of buzz recently is Cadillac’s Super Cruise technology. Super Cruise is set to…
New Uber Policies Could Charge Riders for Tardiness
Uber is testing a new pilot program that charges late fees Photo: Julien GONG Min Being on time is the polite thing to do, but not everyone practices this nicety.…
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2021 Cadillac Escalade Visualizer Lets You Build a Dream SUV
Photo: Cadillac While self-help gurus recommend closing your eyes and focusing to visualize your ideal lifestyle, Cadillac makes it easy — just visit the automaker’s website to visualize the 2021…
2016 Chevrolet SS Overview
The 2016 Chevrolet SS is a performance sedan with a starting MSRP of $46,575. The Chevy SS features Magnetic Ride Suspension, Brembo brakes, and a 415-horsepower V8 engine. Chevy says the…
Ram Debuts Special-Edition Kentucky Derby Models at New York International Auto Show
Special-edition Kentucky Derby 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Photo: FCA The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 are honoring the 145th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby and the 10th year…
pollution Archives
We’ve all heard of terms like smog, exhaust, and emissions, but what’s… Air pollution is a problem all over the world, and riding in… The Trump administration has proposed a…
