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2018 Hyundai Ioniq Earns “Best Hybrid Car” Title from U.S. News & World Report

The 2018 Hyundai Ioniq is deserving of its recent award. U.S. World News & Report has just granted it the “2018 Best Hybrid Car” title. An EPA-estimated 58 mpg combined city/highway…

Auto racing Archives

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced another event cancelation: the 2020 Chevrolet Detroit… Despite getting banged up in a frightening plane crash last week, retired… Thanks to a joint effort by…

wireless charging Archives

Wireless charging is an added convenience that makes it easy for people… Electric vehicles have one particular convenient feature that beats out internal combustion… Hey, you. Person who is considering…

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5 Socially Distanced Fall Road Trip Destinations

With a little forethought and strategy, it’s easy to plan a fall road trip while minimizing exposure to crowds Got wanderlust but want to steer clear of crowded vacation destinations…

Enclave Archives

Over the last several months, Buick has been debuting new SUV models… Buick started this holiday season by collaborating with The Harris Poll to… March 26th is known as Solitude…

Honda Rejoins Formula 1 in 2026 with Aston Martin Racing

Photo: Lukas Raich via CC It’s official: Honda will return to Formula 1 in 2026 as the exclusive engine manufacturer for the Aston Martin Racing team. Honda had left the…

TAWA Names 2015 Chrysler 300 “Car of Texas”

This week, the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) named the 2015 Chrysler 300 “Car of Texas” at the Texas Auto Roundup. While “Car of Texas” is one of the top…

Chevy Volt’s Guinness World Record Contribution Snags a Win

Chevy Volt’s Guinness World Record Contribution Snags a Win What happens when you gather 431 plug-in electric vehicles in one place? You get a Guinness World Record. Last week, 431…

driving etiquette Archives

You’ve probably seen a long line of cars following a hearse at… A lot of drivers consider their driving skills to be on par,… There are rules you should know…

Toyota Motor North America Archives

Akio Toyoda says that “people are waking up to reality”… Toyota has long set a positive example for its fellow car manufacturers… The investment will go toward creating or expanding…

World Cup of Cars: Netherlands vs. Mexico

In the second match of the day, and the fourth match in the Round of 16, the Netherlands will take on Mexico at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil. The Netherlands…

Muddy Motorsport Mayhem: Review of Allen's 'Dirt- The Game'

In the world of motorsports, there’s nothing as wild and rowdy as a sprint car race on a dirt track. Vehicles and drivers are pushed to the limit as they…

Off-Grid Camping Powered By Nissan’s Electric Vehicle Batteries

Nissan x OPUS Concept Photo: Nissan Nissan’s electric vehicle batteries are living their second best life as power sources for off-grid camping adventures. Partnering with OPUS Campers, Nissan Energy has created…

2015 Ford F-150 Archives

The 2016 Ford F-150, which will be available with a clean natural… Though Halloween may be over, the fine autumn weather will still facilitate… The 2016 Kia Soul was recently…

Compact Crazy: 2015 Porsche Macan Debuts at LA Auto Show

Even with the existence of the Porsche Cayenne, it’s hard for many to wrap their head around the idea of the Italian automaker manufacturing anything but boxy racers that win…

History of the Chevrolet Malibu

Photo: Akdylan18 via CC Chevrolet has an affinity for creating legendary family sedans, and the Malibu is right up there with the best of them. Introduced in 1964, the Chevrolet…

Ford Celebrates Henry Ford’s 150th Anniversary

We are celebrate Henry Ford’s 150th Anniversary this year. Henry Ford would be 150 years old if he were still alive today, and to be completely honest, it almost comes…

Chevy Driver Jimmie Johnson Picks Up 79th Career Sprint Cup Win at Martinsville

Johnson’s most recent win guarantees that he’ll be racing for the championship in the season finale Just a couple of months ago, it looked like it would be a lost…

Are We Getting a MINI Sedan—And Will It Look Like This?

A rendering of a potential MINI sedan Photo: Theophilus Chin Rumors have been circulating that a MINI sedan could hit the American marketplace, and we’ve now seen one artist’s rendering…

Where Does the Word “Sedan” Come From?

The Hyndai Accent, an example of a sedan The automotive industry has many of its own words that you won’t hear elsewhere, as most niches have their own jargon. One…

First Chinese-Built Jeep Renegade Rolls Off Production Line in Guangzhou

The first Chinese-built Jeep Renegade has rolled off the assembly line in Guangzhou The Jeep Renegade is taking over the Chinese car market. Jeep’s entry-level crossover is finally in production…

It’s Done—The Last Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Has Been Sold

This is it—the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is officially done. The very last Lancer Evo Final Edition produced for North American markets (serial US1600) has been sold at auction, marking the…

The News Wheel, Author at The News Wheel

In December, The News Wheel will be turning the engine off and saying goodbye. Over… You’ve found that perfect truck or SUV that checks all the right… To some car buyers, all used…

definitions Archives

If you’re like most car buyers, you’ve spent a substantial amount of… There’s a lot of jargon the automotive industry tosses around that it… There’s a whole dictionary of technical…