Infiniti “Deja View” Film Premiere Lets Audiences Respond
If you were able to interact with characters in a movie, what would you do? Yell at the soon-to-be murder victim to watch behind them? Tell the unlucky-in-love female lead to suck it up? Maybe encourage the underdog to keep pushing through? Last week, Infiniti announced the release of “Deja View,” a film that changes […]
NissanConnect Infotainment Features in 2014 Nissan Rogue
We as a society have come to expect a few things as we’ve rolled along into the 21st century: readily available coffee every morning, the ability to coordinate our wardrobe to whatever phase we should find ourselves in (we here at The News Wheel are both currently and willingly enjoying an acid wash revival…and we […]
Kia Profits Rise in Third Quarter
Despite a three-week union strike in its home country of Korea, Kia profits still rose by 8.9% in the third quarter. Kia reported quarterly income rose from 829.5 billion won last year to 903.3 billion won ($850 million) this year. Though, analysts had predicted a net income of 973.3 billion won. During the strike, Kia […]
BMW i5 to compete with Tesla Model S
Tesla brought a luxury sedan to North America that was also an electric vehicle, and despite its critics, the Tesla Model S has experienced notable sales success. Like any venture that proves profitable, others will try to do the same. BMW is relatively new to the EV marketplace, but strong pre-order numbers of its i3 […]
2014 Toyota Corolla Consumer Reports Review Gives Positive Feedback
Consumer Reports magazine is one of the most influential publications in the market. With its valuable, in depth look into a variety of products, ranging from electronics to cars, it’s practically the Bible for consumers looking for the best of the best—so when a car get a positive review from it, you know it’s good. […]
Redskins’ Running Back Alfred Morris Prefers His 1991 Mazda 626
If you have been disappointed by Alfred Morris’ fantasy production this season, this story from Jalopnik will return the Redskins’ starting running back to your good graces. In an age where professional athletes try to one-up each other with extravagant purchases, Alfred Morris was just happy to get his 1991 Mazda 626 back from the […]
Ford Announces Taurus Police Interceptor as Fastest LEO Vehicle
Ford, not shying away from a little friendly competition amongst other LEO vehicle providers, has announced that testing by the Michigan State Police shows that their Ford Taurus Police Interceptor is faster than both the Chevy Caprice V8 and Dodge Charger with a HEMI V8. “Agencies tell us if the bad guys see the police […]
Infiniti Reveals Q50s Customized for Gilt City Events
Infiniti is reveling in the success of its luxury sedan, the Infiniti Q50. The manufacturer recently revealed two customized Q50s—these are exclusive, one-of-a-kind cars with design input from Thom Browne and Zac Posen to be shown at Gilt City Warehouse Events across the country. The Q50s were first revealed for the public eye on September […]
Chevy Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Malibu in Fitting Style
Chevrolet is marking the 50th anniversary of the Malibu and the release of the new-for-2014 model with a retrospective that studies all eight generations and compares the latest Malibu to the first one created back in 1964. The 2014 Malibu comes with a standard 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that can put down 196 horsepower; by comparison, […]
GM Donates $50,000 to Fund Art Education in Detroit
Schools all across the country are being forced to cut many of its arts and extracurricular programs because the city has fallen on hard times. Detroit’s turbulent economic status has been well-documented in the wake of its bankruptcy, and many of its schools are struggling as a result. General Motors has taken notice and refuses […]
BMW Continues Tradition of Excellence with Interior of the BMW 7 Series
BMW knows that to be a true luxury car manufacturer, your vehicles have to be more than glittering, pretty boxes on the outside. You also have to ensure that your customers rest perfectly comfortable inside that box, constantly improving the driving experience from an aesthetic and convenient standpoint. With this in mind, BMW introduced some […]
About.com Lists Pros and Cons of Driving a Jeep Wrangler
The Jeep Wrangler is one of America’s most iconic and recognizable vehicles. However, it’s fair to say that the Wrangler is not the ideal choice for every audience. A list at About.com points out some of the pros and cons of driving a Jeep Wrangler, and while there is cause enough to consider another vehicle, […]
Review of 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer
The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer builds on a solid foundation and a three-decade long history to bring you an affordable, dependable option at the compact sedan level. Mitsubishi, not looking to win any style contests with the Lancer, instead hangs its hat on the safety, dependability and economy of the Lancer. Loyal Fans: See why the […]
Opel Cascada Could Possibly Come to America
Buick might be getting a touch of European flair thanks to Opel, their German branch. Insiders say that the Opel Cascada, one of the brands most popular models, could be crossing the pond to America soon. The sporty convertible will add a bit of spunk to the Buick brand, but will have to be redesigned […]
2014 Kia Cadenza: Affordable Luxury
Luxury is not a word that is usually associated with the Kia brand—until now. With the introduction of the 2014 Kia Cadenza, the Korean carmaker hit the luxury sedan segment on the nose. This luxury sedan presents a sumptuous lifestyle at a significantly more affordable price, making it possible for more people to travel in […]
BMW Launches New 4 Series
BMW is leaving the 3 Series in the dust and revamping with the brand new 4 Series. Specifically, they will discontinue the coupe version of the 3 series and focus on making the 4 Series coupe the new ultimate driving machine. Later, BMW will also introduce a convertible edition of the 4 Series at the […]
GM Plans to Make Buick a Global Brand
Traditionally, automakers have been known to sell essentially the same vehicle across the world, with a change the packaging. Some cars are known by different names, while others are being sold under a different brand entirely. Take the Buick Encore for example. In the U.S. and even in Asian, consumers know the compact luxury sedan […]
Toyota Offering Discounts, No-Interest Loans for Tesla-Powered RAV4
To help incentivize getting behind the wheel of their all-electric RAV4, Toyota is offering a discount via low-cost lease and loan offers. Toyota hopes that the move will help boost sales for its compact crossover, which is powered by a Tesla Motors battery pack and motor. Accolades for Scion: The Scion FR-S Named an Automobile […]