Study Finds the Ford F-150 to Be the Most Popular Vehicle in 22 States
A Kelley Blue Book study examining vehicle registrations from 2016 found the F-150 reigning supreme in terms of popularity by state
For several years now, the Ford F-Series of trucks has reigned supreme as the best-selling vehicle in the United States. Given 2017’s overall sales results so far, that trend doesn’t show any signs of stopping. The Ford F-Series is not just the most popular vehicle in the nation overall. According to a survey conducted by Kelley Blue […]
Top 5 Car Scenes in “One Tree Hill”
It’s official: One Tree Hill is being removed from Netflix in October. Many fans are binge-watching the series before it is taken away (myself included), so I decided to highlight some of my favorite car-related scenes from the show, in order of appearance. Model Overview: 2018 Buick Enclave Top 5 Car Scenes in One Tree Hill [wptab name=”The […]
Maven Survey: Millennials Sure Like Spending Money on Doing Stuff in the Summertime
Oh, millennials. Those industry-killing, avocado-toast-loving youngsters, whatever will we do with them? General Motors car-sharing service Maven, in an effort to get at what is at the heart of the elusive and mysterious creature we call the millennial, conducted a survey of more than 2,000 18-to-35-year-olds and found that they like to spend money on […]
Tips for Driving When the Power Is Out
Over the weekend, Hurricane Irma barreled through the Atlantic, causing severe damage to several islands before finally landing in southern Florida. The Sunshine State is lacking sunshine, and a significant portion of the state is lacking power, too. Now that the active rainfall has cleared, some people are getting back on the roads. But what […]
Report: 2020 Cadillac Escalade Set to Get Independent Rear Suspension
Though it was last given a generational upgrade for the 2015 model year, the Cadillac Escalade hasn’t changed all that much from where it was a decade ago. Granted, that is not at all a bad thing, particularly when the Escalade remains in strong demand and pulls down exceptional average transaction prices for the Cadillac […]
Opel Insignia Scores Five-Star Rating in Euro NCAP
The new Opel Insignia Grand Sport and Insignia Sports Tourer have both earned five-star ratings, the highest score possible, in the Euro New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The Euro NCAP grades vehicles on their safety over four different categories: adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, pedestrian protection, and safety assist. The model tested to earn […]
Worst 5 Breakfasts to Eat During Your Commute
Here at The News Wheel, we do not recommend eating breakfast in the car on your way to work. In fact, we highly discourage it. It’s a safety hazard, a distraction, and probably pretty messy. But some people go above and beyond the normal, “Hey, maybe you shouldn’t be doing that.” Here are a few ridiculous breakfast […]
Big Crossover Sales, ATP Increases Guide General Motors Through July Sales Declines
To look at General Motors’ sales volume in July, one might call it a bad month. It certainly wasn’t a particularly good one: total sales dipped 15.4% with 226,107 vehicles sold, retail sales fell 14.4% with 202,220 vehicles sold, and all four of its brands saw total and retail sales declines across the board. But, […]
Three GM Crossovers Tie for Top Spot in 2017 Made in America Auto Index
A holiday recently took place in the United States, the Fourth of July or Independence Day, which is a tiny little thing celebrated by a modest populace that has reservations about ever insinuating that it is better than any other populace or that its country is greater than any other country. What Makes America Such […]
Bentley Releases a Special Edition Bentayga Falconry Vehicle
The SUV is specifically designed with falconers and their feathered companions in mind
Special edition trims of vehicles that match the lifestyles of certain segments of drivers are nothing new, especially in the luxury realm. Automakers release plenty of off-road editions for drivers who like to trail off of the beaten path, while hybrid models are in line with green-minded individuals. For the latest special edition of its Bentayga […]
Retail Sales Up Slightly for General Motors in May
General Motors delivered a total of 237,364 vehicles in May, down 1.3% from 2016. Retail sales were up 0.4% at 191,388 units delivered with Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac all posting year-over-year increases. The biggest source of retail source for GM during the month was crossovers, which saw a 19% gain year-over-year. This growth was made […]
GM Points to Continued Crossover Growth in April as Sign of Things to Come
General Motors saw total sales of 244,406 vehicles in the United States last month, a 5.8% year-over-year decrease from the 259,557 vehicles delivered in April 2016. Retail sales were also off from last year’s pace at 191,911 units delivered, down 4.4% Still, GM notes that there were multiple highlights to be had, particularly with regards […]
Car News In the Rearview: Dodge Demon Pulls a Fast One
Welcome back once more to In the Rearview, where I bring you the past week’s automotive news in a nicely bite-sized form. Here’s a Sound Bite for You: The Chevy Volt’s Engine was one of Ward’s 10 Best Engines First up this week, if you haven’t yet seen The Fate of the Furious or are […]
GM Announces 900 New or Retained Jobs, Brace for Trump Tweet
Today General Motors announced plans to add or retain approximately 900 jobs across three Michigan facilities over the next 12 months—which, if history is any indication, means that Donald Trump will soon be taking credit for “creating American jobs.” The 900 jobs are in addition to the 7,000 jobs and $1 billion in US investments […]
GM Laying Off 1,100 Employees in May with End of Acadia Limited Production
General Motors on Monday announced that it will lay off approximately 1,100 hourly and salaried workers at its Lansing Delta Township assembly plant on May 12th in preparation of shifting production of the GMC Acadia to its Spring Hill, Tennessee plant. According to Automotive News, General Motors spokesman Tom Wickham said in an emailed statement […]
GM’s Offering New Nine-Speed in “High-Volume SUV” in China This Year
At the end of 2016, General Motors confirmed that its all-new Hydra-Matic 9T50 nine-speed automatic transmission would be debuting with the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu and subsequently offered with the 2017 Cruze Diesel, 2018 Equinox, and 2018 Traverse. On Monday, GM confirmed that the nine-speed transmission will debut in China “in a high-volume SUV later this year.” […]
Subaru VIZIV-7 Concept Debuts at LA Auto Show
The Los Angeles Auto Show is always a place for fantastic automotive spectacles and ideas from various car brands. This year, Subaru unveiled its VIZIV-7 concept vehicle to the delight of many. The Japanese automaker introduced the SUV whose name is derived from “Vision for Innovation.” The big, bold styling of the vehicle aligns with […]
Toyota Camry Tops American-Made Index*
Last week, I talked about how the “Made in America Auto Index” released by the Kogod School of Business was misleading. I claimed this because the study implies the cars at the top of its index are more American-made, even though the study is (arguably) unfairly skewed toward domestic manufacturers because its actual goal is […]