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Mazda North America to Party Like It’s 1994
Ok, let’s take a moment to appreciate the fact that Mazda is having a very good year. You have the newest (and multi-, multi-, multi–award-winning) MX-5 Miata, the return of…
Mazda Gives Sneak Peek of 2017 CX-5, Announces LA Premier
Hey, remember how a while ago, a bunch of photos cropped up of a Mazda SUV testing vehicle at a gas station in southern California? At the time, many car…
What Are the Differences Between the Chevy Trailblazer and the Chevy Equinox?
The Chevrolet Trailblazer is classified as a subcompact SUV Photo: Chevrolet The 2022 Trailblazer and the 2022 Equinox sit right next to each other in the Chevrolet SUV lineup. Both…
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Ford Sales Increase 2% in China as Performance Cars, SUVs Post Strong Numbers
Ford and its Chinese joint ventures delivered a total of 64,641 vehicles in February, a year-over-year increase of 2% from sales in February 2016. Sales of Changan Ford Automobile vehicles…
Check Out This Map of the World’s Most Googled Car Brands
Toyota and Volkswagen have been battling for the top spot among best-selling automakers for years, but when it comes to their popularity on the Internet, there is only one clear…
Chicago Assembly Plant Ford
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In the Rearview: Sick of Talking About Trump
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I (sometimes belatedly) bring you some of the top automotive news of the past week. This time, we open by talking about emissions rules–while…
Ghosn Considering Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance Reorganization
Add NewCarlos Ghosn might not be the head of Nissan anymore, but he’s still the chairman of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. Formerly (and commonly) referred to as just the Renault-Nissan Alliance,…
Carlos Ghosn Vacates Nissan CEO Role
Hiroto Saikawa Carlos Ghosn is a popular topic on The News Wheel when it comes to Nissan. He is the head of the Renault-Nissan Alliance as the Chairman and CEO…
Porsche 911 GT2 RS Sets Lap Record at The Bend
Porsche has set yet another record at yet another track. This time, it did so with the Porsche 911 GT2 RS at The Bend Motorsport Park, colloquially known as the…
Ford Invests $1B in Chicago Assembly and Stamping Plants
Ford President of Global Operations Joe Hinrichs announces Ford’s $1B Chicago investment Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company has announced a $1 billion investment in its Chicago Assembly and…
Meanwhile in Mexico, Gas Price Hikes Lead to Riots While Auto Manufacturing Fight Blasts the Peso
Image: gerald36693 Lately, for automotive news outlets, it seems most of the stories regarding Mexico are primarily focused on this side of the border. Mostly focused here Photo: Gage Skidmore…
Mazda Reports Mixed August Sales Update for North America
As August comes to a close and people start gearing up for fall, there is one thing in particular on many car manufacturers’ minds: “How did we do?” Well, for…
games Archives
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Chevy Colorado ZR2 Archives
If you value your time off-road, and you’re currently not behind the… The market is flooded with options for a sharp-looking sports car, but… The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, the…
Ugly Yellow Car Photobombs Quaint English Village, Enrages Visitors
Is Bibury still beautiful with a bright yellow spot on it? Photo: Karen Roe The quaint British town which considers itself “the most beautiful village in England” has a giant…
Mazda to Boost Production in Russian Engine Plant
Mazda and the Russian government have announced an agreement to invest more than 2 billion Russian rubles (about $40 million) in both engine and vehicle production in its plant in…
Crossovers Command Cadillac Sales in Fourth Quarter
The XT5 was Cadillac’s bestselling vehicle in the fourth quarter Photo: Cadillac Cadillac wrapped up 2019 with a 2.2 percent decrease in sales for the year’s final quarter. The General…
Porsche Smashes All-Time Nordschleife Record with 919 Evo
On Friday, June 29, Porsche smashed the all-time Nürburgring Nordschleife record that had stood for 35 years and that many believed would never be touched. While at the wheel of…
Enough BMW i5 Rumors! Will There Be One or Not?
Pictured: BMW 5 Series GT Hybrid with Power eDrive… Could the future i5 look like this? Remember last month in March when AutoNews Europe interviewed BMW Group research and development…
3 More Great Cadillac Models for Road Trips
What could be more luxurious than going on a road trip in a Cadillac? These three models have so much comfort and luxury, no one will be asking “Are we…
Ford 1.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine Considered Best
Since the introduction of the EcoBoost engine, Ford has been lining its trophy shelves with awards, even beating Germany at their own International Motor Show for the Engine of the…
GMC Sales Up 3.4% in First Half of 2017; June Sees Retail Record for Denali Penetration
GMC sales totaled 41,434 trucks and SUVs in June, a 3.6% year-over-year decrease from June 2016. Retail sales fell 9.5% with 35,016 vehicles delivered. Save for the all-new Acadia and…
2020 Ford Explorer production begins Chicago Assembly Plant
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Bumping Along With the AC Blasting: A First-Timer's Look at Driving in Mexico
It was incredibly hot at the Cancun, Mexico airport, as the mid-day sun turned every paved area into a skillet and tested the resolve of every air conditioning unit. Red-faced…
air pollution Archives
The convenience provided by an attached garage may be endangering the air… A few days ago, I wrote an article about how state governments… California has historically had a huge…
IIHS Names 2020 Chevy Equinox a Top Safety Pick
2020 Chevrolet Equinox For any adventure the Chevy Equinox delivers a dependable performance, advanced connectivity tech to help keep you and your passengers entertained, and a well-appointed cabin that makes…
Volvo Broke a Nürburgring Record a Year Ago and Didn’t Tell Anyone
We all know Volvo likes to play it low-key, but this is simply another level of humility. The Swedish automaker has just recently revealed that although it broke the Nürburgring…
[Photos] Solar Carport Concept for BMW i3, i8
The gorgeous BMW i8 charges beneath the solar carport concept The first BMW i3 in the United States has been delivered at last, and Americans everywhere are hotly anticipating the…
UK's Young Driver to Produce Tiny Electric Car for Kids Under 10
Newer drivers in the United Kingdom are probably familiar with Young Driver, an organization that offers driving lessons to teenagers under the age of 17, getting them versed in driving…
Toyota is the Most Googled Car Brand in the World
Toyota is locked in a titanic battle with Volkswagen for the title of “world’s best-selling brand” (secured by a narrow margin by the latter for the first time in 2016),…
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUVs Comes with Free Home Charger for UK Customers
If you live in the United Kingdom and buy one of the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid SUVs, you’ll also get a free home charger kit to go with…
2018 Subaru WRX Overview
With sporty styling, an impressive powertrain, and luxury features throughout the cabin, the 2018 Subaru WRX is built to impress on every road. Its driver-assist technology works to keep you…
BMW's Highlights at the Chicago Auto Show Include Hot Security Guards
As can be expected from such a self-assured and conservative brand, BMW didn’t stage the same spectacles that other automakers did this week at the Chicago Auto Show. Instead, BMW arranged its newest models in…
Mazda Having Trouble Meeting Demand, May Bring CX-9 to Europe
American car buyers are intimately aware of the fact that SUVs are everywhere and selling like crazy. With gas prices kept low by a flood of Iranian oil into the…
McDonald's in Wales Creates Late Night “Walk-Thru” Option for Drunks, Threatens Concept of American Exceptionalism
Photo Credit: Thomas Hawk A McDonald’s in Wales has opened up a 2:30-4:00 am “walk-thru” option for people that are too drunk to use the drive-thru, and I am outraged.…
Intriguing Rumor: Mazda May Bring Diesel Engines to US Next Year, Reveal Details at LA
The possibility of Mazda bringing its diesel engines to the United States is a frustrating subject. It was first promised to come to us by the summer of 2013, which was…
Differences Between the Cadillac XT4 and the Buick Encore GX
Cadillac XT4 Photo: Cadillac Cadillac and Buick are both upscale GM brands, but how do their small SUVs compare? Here’s a look at how the Cadillac XT4 and the Buick…
Lucky Squirrel Barely Avoids Getting Hit by BMW Vehicle at Nürburgring
Why did the squirrel cross the road? Photo:Ingrid Taylar The Nürburgring motorsports complex is a place where the bravest racers show off their nerves of steel. Evidently, that courage and tenacity…
Crossovers Ensure Positive Third Quarter for Cadillac
The 2020 Cadillac XT6 sold well in its first quarter of availability Photo: Cadillac Thanks to a pair of recently arrived crossover models, Cadillac was able to report a 7.2…
Strong Cadillac XT4 Sales Help Buoy Cadillac's Overall Sales During the First Quarter
The XT4 delivered quite a bit of sales to Cadillac during the first quarter of the year Photo: Cadillac According to Cadillac’s current business strategy, the automaker plans to introduce…
self driving Archives
While fully autonomous vehicles are still a thing of the future, advanced… As the all-electric and self-driving vehicle markets continue to explode, Volkswagen is investing in companies that will help…
Ford Chicago Assembly Plant Archives
Chicago Assembly Plant, which builds the new Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator,… Ford Motor Company has announced that it will invest $50 million into… Ford has kicked off production on…
OPEC Archives
Just a few months ago, the idea of gas costing less than… For the past month or so, gas prices nationwide have been decreasing… With all the talk of electric…
Simple Feature Enhances Aerodynamics of Cadillac XT4
2019 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury Photo: Cadillac An increase in aerodynamics seems like it would require big innovations, but Cadillac has discovered a small, super-effective solution. The Cadillac-designed “winglets” present…
In the Rearview: Chicago!
Welcome once again to a somewhat belated edition of In the Rearview, where we bring you some of the top automotive news of the past week (well, starting from the…
Toyota Launches 2020 Prius Prime with Apple CarPlay and Alexa
Photo: Toyota The Toyota Prius Prime is getting numerous upgrades for the 2020 model year, following in the footsteps of the regular Prius, which was redesigned for 2019. Claiming that…
Chevy sports cars Archives
Even if you’re not a car person, chances are you’re familiar with… Some cars boast sticker prices that do not accurately reflect their value,… The market is flooded with options…
GMC Sales Up in August on Pickups, Record Month for Acadia
2015 GMC Sierra 1500 GMC sales were up 3.5% in August with 49,363 units sold, resulting in the brand’s best August in a decade. GMC was carried by high average…
