Dear Mitsubishi: Replace the Lancer with the Pulsar
Last week, Nissan and Mitsubishi announced that they would be joining forces again to supply the latter brand with two new sedans over the course of the next few years. Mitsubishi CEO Osamu Masuko revealed in a subsequent interview that the midsize sedan part of the equation would be a vehicle based on the Renault […]
2015 Volkswagen Golf Named Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2015
Just a week after the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI was awarded the title of Yahoo Autos Car of the Year, the rest of the Golf family has gotten its due after being named Green Car Reports’ Best Car to Buy 2015. The VW Golf lineup includes the Golf TDI Clean Diesel model (30/45 mpg city/highway […]
Mitsubishi D-Segment Vehicle to be Based on Renault Latitude
It was revealed last week that Mitsubishi would be teaming up with Renault in order to put forth a pair of new sedans for its brand in the near future. While we do not yet know with any certainty which way the wind will blow on the Renault/Mitsubishi compact, we know now that the new […]
Elon Musk and Tesla Get South Park Treatment
Matt and Trey Go Car Crazy in Automotive-Themed "Handicar" Episode
With appearances on both The Price is Right and South Park, this week Tesla is really cornering the stoner television market. We are guessing Elon Musk won’t be too thrilled about the latter “endorsement,” though. In last night’s automotive-themed South Park episode, “Handicar,” series creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone satirized electric car company Tesla […]
Elio Production to Start Next Fall
Back in May, I reported on a tiny, three-wheeled car that could very well become the future of city driving. The Elio is the same length as the Honda Fit, but at less than half the price and half the weight, the Elio is a much more attractive prospect to those who have to navigate […]
Chevy Sonic Only American-Made Car on 10 Best Back-to-School Cars List
Kelley Blue Book recently released a list of the 10 best cars for students who are about to head back to school. Mindful of the rising costs of college tuition/light beer prices, KBB has let “practicality and affordability lead the way on this annual list.” All of the cars selected start at less than $20,000, which […]
Recall Alert: Toyota Recalls 766,300 Vehicles for Takata Airbag Shrapnel
If the phrase “Takata airbag shrapnel” sounds familiar to you, there’s a reason. In April 2013, Toyota recalled similar vehicles for the same issue. At the time, the Japanese automaker thought it had a complete list of vehicles affected by this fault, but it turns out that wasn’t the case. And so, today Toyota is […]
Tesla Vehicles Will Be 90% American-Made After Gigafactory
Production of Tesla's lithium-ion batteries in America would make the brand's vehicles the most American-made.
When you think of American-made vehicles, you think of muscle cars, burly pickups, and the Canyonero. There are a great many American brands that have emigrated a good deal of their sourcing and manufacturing operations overseas and just as many foreign brands who have immigrated these functions and the jobs they bring into the United […]
2015 Acura TLX to Bow in New York
Earlier this month, Honda’s luxury division, Acura, confirmed that the 2015 Acura TLX will debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show in New York City this April. The 2015 Acura TLX is promised to deliver new levels of luxury and athleticism and heralds in the performance we can expect from the next generation […]
April Fools’: GM Recalls Vehicles For Bringing About End Times
Models affected by the latest round of recalls include 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 1982-2005 Chevy Cavalier, and certain 2010 Camaro 1LT models. Issues range from incorrect badging to providing a doorway for interdimensional beings to enter our world.
This morning, General Motors announced yet another safety recall affecting 2.1 million vehicles after only just recalling 1.3 million vehicles more last evening. This brings the total number of vehicles affected by numerous GM recalls issued since the beginning of March past the staggering total of 8 million. This latest news comes mere hours before […]
The News Wheel Automotive Writing Staff
At The News Wheel, we are fortunate to have an excellent automotive writing staff onboard. A rare breed, they delight in new engine specs, concept cars, new car tech… and might even drool at the prospect of a car show. Meet some of our hard-working writers who burn the midnight oil to discover the latest […]