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All-New Toyota C-HR Coming This Spring from $22,500

Toyota likes to do things its own way, but even it can’t resist tapping into the ever-growing crossover market. While all eyes were on the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota announced…

Here’s How Much the 2022 Ford Maverick Costs in Canada

All-new Ford Maverick, only standard hybrid truck in Canada, starts at CA$25,900 Photo: Ford The all-new 2022 Ford Maverick isn’t just aiming to give Americans the entry-level truck they’ve been…

Hyundai Sales Take End-of-Year Dip in December

Hyundai Elantra sales were up 24 percent in December Photo: Hyundai Hyundai Motor America ended December with a modest dip in monthly sales, reporting a 1 percent decline compared to…

Chinese Twitter Forces Honda to Recall 350,000 Vehicles

Honda is recalling approximately 350,000 vehicles in China following a deluge of complaints on the microblogging website Sina Weibo, the country’s equivalent of Twitter. The recall involves the CR-V and…

US Starts to Change Its Mind on Self-Driving Cars

It looks like the US government is warming up to the idea of autonomous vehicles. To begin with, the US Department of Transportation’s official policy toward self-driving cars was cautious,…

EPA Recognizes Nissan with ENERGY STAR Award

ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year 2021-Nissan Photo: Nissan For the 10th year in the row, Nissan has earned the Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This…

Apple CarPlay used in new Chevy model

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The Trends That Matter in the Auto Industry Today

Autonomous Chevy Bolt EV Photo: © General Motors The automotive industry is constantly growing, and this due in part to certain trends that are making an impact in this multi-billion…

Ford of Canada Joins Built to Lend a Hand Program

Photo: Ford Following the announcement that Ford will provide up to six months’ worth of payment relief and deferral to customers in the United States, the automaker announced that it…

Cadillac Super Cruise Technology is About to Get Even Better

Photo: Cadillac If you’re looking for a luxury vehicle that boasts nearly autonomous driving, the whole Cadillac lineup will soon fit the bill thanks to its innovative Super Cruise technology.…

Honda Earns Six Diversity Awards from Minority Auto Dealers Association

It seems that when Honda vehicles are taking a break from earning awards, it is Honda itself that subs in and receives the honors. Last week, the National Association of…

Green Cars Get Greener: Solar and Wind Are Now Apparently Cheaper Than Natural Gas

GM already uses a 2.2 megawatt solar array at its plant in Lordstown, Ohio Here on The News Wheel, we have kept an eye on the state of energy generation…

Lexus ES Archives

The 2022 Lexus ES is coming to Canada with a wealth of… The Lexus ES is a name that has carried on with the… Back in April, Lexus unveiled the…

Toyota Grants $100,000 to Kentucky Women Remembered Film Project

Just in time for National Women’s History Month and the 50th anniversary of the Kentucky Commission on Women, Toyota has announced that it will be providing a $100,000 grant to…

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Toyota has announced a $1.33 billion investment in its sprawling, 7.5 million-square-foot plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, the company’s largest factory in the world. The investment marks the largest of any…

Commemorative USPS Hot Wheels Stamps Depict Most Popular Die-Cast Cars

These commemorative Hot Wheels stamps showcase 10 classic micro-models photographed by Len Rizzi Throughout the years, the United States Postal Service has done a stellar job selecting celebrities, properties, and…

2019 Hyundai Veloster N

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Toyota, Kentucky State U Team to Create Toyota Engineering Scholarship

Toyota has announced its partnership with Kentucky State University, one which involves a scholarship program that will help mechanical-engineering students attending the university and, Toyota hopes, persuade them to ultimately…

Scholarship Archives

In a recent press release, Subaru announced the Subaru University Scholarship for Automotive Excellence in partnership with Rainbow PUSH.… For the second year, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and the…

Ford and McDonald's Turn Coffee Into Car Parts

Ford’s Debbie Mielewski takes a ride with McDonald’s director of sustainability Ian Olson Photo: Ford If you end up driving a new Ford in the near future, you might want to give…

Buckle Up for Life Archives

Toyota and Cincinnati Children’s are continuing their long-standing partnership and joining with… Toyota knows that safety behind the wheel is one of the most important… If you’re a proud parent, you…

Cuban Classic Car Blue with Cargo Holder

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Trump Archives

In support of consistent nationwide vehicle emissions standards, GM recently backed out of a high-profile Trump lawsuit against California in favor of an expected Biden plan.… An alliance of automakers…

Carros de Cuba photography book of classic antique cars

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Toyota Invests in Safety City Program for Kids

Second-grader Miles Johnson drives the new EV donated to Safety City by Toyota Toyota knows that safety behind the wheel is one of the most important challenges facing the auto industry…

Fast food Archives

Countless children first became interested in automotive culture and mechanical engineering through… Drive-through restaurants are a staple of American life, but I cannot fathom why KFC promotes itself as something…

Ford hybrid Archives

Ford expects it will lose a total of $4.5 billion on EV business this year, up from $3 billion in losses from the previous year… At this month’s Frankfurt Motor…

hybrids Archives

Akio Toyoda says that “people are waking up to reality”… Ford expects it will lose a total of $4.5 billion on EV business this year, up from $3 billion in…

2019 Jeep Wrangler Takes Home Title of Best Value in America From 2019 Vincentric Awards

2019 Jeep Wrangler Sahara In the category of compact/midsize SUV, the 2019 Jeep Wrangler reigns supreme. Taking home a 2019 Vincentric Best Value in America award, the 2019 Wrangler earned…

Pre-Owned Archives

There are many reasons car prices have gone up, and they’re all intermingled in complex ways.… Sales for new sedan models across the automotive industry are on the… Honda was…

toy cars Archives

Countless children first became interested in automotive culture and mechanical engineering through… Today, Hot Wheels are practically synonymous with the idea of small toys… The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is an…

Reasons Why You Should Read Your Car's Owner's Manual

Photo: The News Wheel The last thing you want to do when you buy a new car is sit at home and bury your nose in the owner’s manual. Who…

Toyota Camry Hybrid Archives

Toyota is making a big bet on the car’s future, and potentially risking its status as the top dog among passenger cars… Owners of Toyota hybrids are keeping their cars…

Austin Archives

Maven Gig is coming to Austin, Texas, with an all-electric fleet of… Two days ago, Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Aspen Institute announced a new… Between its Beyonce cover commercials and…

2024 Buick Envista Overview

Photo: Buick The Envista joins the Buick lineup as an all-new model for 2024. This small SUV is designed to make an immediate impression, boasting a coupe-like look, bold styling…

Ridiculous Ford GT Featured on Forza 6 Cover

Ford GT featured on Forza 6 cover We cannot, with any certainty, promise that Forza 6 will be the be-all-end-all best racing game of 2015. (In all likelihood, that particular…

2020 Drive for Design Lets Students Sketch a Ram Truck

2020 Drive for Design Photo: FCA FCA is kicking off the 2020 Drive for Design contest, which allows U.S. high school students to imagine their own designs for the next…

Guide to 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD Trim Levels

Photo: Chevrolet The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD returns with its signature impressive capabilities, bold styling, and advanced tech tools. And with five trim levels, there’s a model to suit every…

Fuel Cell Archives

It will be the first FCV in America to combine fuel cell technology with a plug-in feature, enabling drivers to charge the onboard battery like any other BEV… Toyota created…

green Archives

The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV won't feature badging that differentiates between trim levels. I think this is a positive change in the industry.… Many city dwellers are opting for ride-hailing…

Pirelli World Challenge Archives

The Honda Civic Type R is often lauded as one of the… A lot of exciting news came from Hyundai‘s press conference this morning… Nissan has quite a unique way…

VW Teams Up With U.S. Soccer for SheChampions Program

SheChampions is closely related to the SheBelieves movement Photo: Volkswagen Volkswagen has been working with U.S. Soccer for quite some time now, naming superstar Alex Morgan as a brand ambassador…

Someone Made Civic Type R Off-Roader, And You Can Buy One

Photo: Honda There’s nothing new about car mods, but cars that have no business being anywhere near dirt that get converted into off-roading machines hold a special place in our…

Sorry, Facebook, Eminem’s Cadillac Ciel Concept Is Not Up for Grabs

The number one scam in the world might still be that deposed king in Nigeria asking for your money, but this recurring Facebook hoax might be a top contender if…

2016 Cadillac ELR Overview

2016 Cadillac ELR Photo: © General Motors The 2016 Cadillac ELR is the followup Cadillac’s first-ever extended-range electric vehicle. After skipping the 2015 model year, the ELR returns with improved performance, increased…

CAMI Assembly Plant strike Archives

Hello, and welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the… Exactly one month ago today, members of the Unifor union and workers… Hello, and welcome to In the…

2021 Buick Envision Archives

Consumer Reports compiled a list of the Best SUVs Under $40,000, which… Shopping for a new Buick but have a limited budget? Here are… If you prioritize a sophisticated, comfortable,…

2015 GMC Canyon Archives

GMC sales were up 3.5% in August with 49,363 units sold, resulting…   GMC sales in the United States were up 1.4% in July… The 2015 GMC Canyon is taking…

Only 75 Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Cabriolets to Be Sold in US

Mercedes hasn’t announced pricing for its new Maybach, but it will undoubtedly be at least six digits Mercedes-Benz shocked car lovers around the world earlier this year when it unleashed…

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