A Letter From The Staff: ‘The News Wheel’ is Moving to Canada
Dear Readers, The headline says it all, and yes, it is true. The staff of The News Wheel has made the decision to move our offices from the state of Ohio to the island of Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, Canada. If you are a close friend or family member to one of our editors […]
Jim Farley Confirms Ford Has No Plans to Leave Europe in Wake of Opel/Vauxhall Sale
While this week’s sale of the Opel and Vauxhall brands to PSA Group is a solid indication that General Motors is all but completely abandoning ship when it comes to growth in Europe, Ford has every intention of staying put and sticking with its “One Ford” plan. Jim Farley, Executive Vice President and President, Europe, […]
Rumor: Electric MINI Cooper to be Produced Outside of the United Kingdom
The aftermath of a Brexit victory may convince BMW to move production of the electric MINI Cooper to either Germany or the Netherlands
It’s hard to imagine an automotive brand that is more connected to the culture of a country than MINI Cooper. MINI has always been an icon for the British automotive industry. However, it would appear that MINI’s relationship to the United Kingdom is currently under pressure after the recent Brexit victory. Reports indicate that the […]
British Car Insurance May Owe More For Long-Term Injuries
Car insurance is purchased to protect you and other drivers on the road in case of an accident. If someone is hurt, or a car is damaged, agencies make a one-time lump payout to help fix the issue and cover costs. However, human injuries are complex things and could lead to long-term issues that are […]
GM Considers Selling Opel Brand to French PSA Group
Opel, parlez-vous français?
Opel isn’t really feeling the love this Valentine’s Day, as in a meeting with General Motors and French automaker PSA Group, which is made up of Peugeot, Citroën, and DS, among other cooperative initiatives, the two companies discussed whether or not PSA should buy Opel, GM’s Germany-based European brand. This news immediately raised controversy, bringing […]
Nissan UK Deal Clears European Scrutiny
When Nissan announced that it would be bringing two new models to its UK Sunderland facility after a bitter war of words with the British government, a few observers became instantly skeptical. Why would the Renault-Nissan Alliance, headquartered in France and led by a man known to be a cost cutter, commit to building vehicles […]
Booming Nissan Qashqai Sales Could Be a Good Sign For Rogue Sport
Earlier this month, the Nissan Rogue Sport was unveiled to American fans at the North American International Auto Show. Anyone with a decent knowledge of Nissan, however, saw the smaller SUV for what it really is: a rebadged Nissan Qashqai. Welcome to America: Learn more about the Nissan Rogue Sport’s debut at the Detroit Auto Show […]
Japan PM: Car Trade Imbalance Not Japan’s Fault
When President Trump was sworn into office, it seems fair to say that Asia-Pacific trade agreement was unpopular with the new administration, especially since withdrawing from it was one of the first things that the administration did. Part of this discontent was aimed at Japan, which while being one of our strongest allies in the […]
President Trump Has Illuminating Breakfast with American Automakers
Earlier this week, newly-inaugurated President Trump hosted breakfasts and morning meetings with leaders of industry. Monday’s meeting was aimed generally at manufacturers, while Tuesday’s was a fairly exclusive meeting with executives from the American automakers. At both meetings, the President stressed the need to return manufacturing jobs to the United States, promising big tax cuts to those that […]
More Than 31,000 Automotive Jobs Could Depend on NAFTA
No matter who you voted for, a big change is coming to the United States this Friday. One of the big things on President-elect Trump’s hit list is the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. The agreement, which began in 1994, is a trade treaty that allows free trade between the US, Canada, and […]
Led by Astra, Opel/Vauxhall Sales Increase 4% in 2016
Sales of Opel and Vauxhall branded vehicles in 2016 combined for the highest full-year sales total that the brands have seen in five years. Opel released provisional data on Tuesday that indicates a final sales tally of 1.6 million vehicles, which would be 4% (or approximately 46,000 vehicles) better than sales from 2015 and the […]
In the Rearview: All of 2016
Welcome to this special edition of In the Rearview, where instead of looking back over the last week, we looked back over the last 52, picking out some of the biggest and best automotive news of 2016. I Heard ‘Biggest’ and ‘Best’: So check out Chevy’s sweet lineup of SUVs and crossovers We begin with […]
2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Overview
First came the sedan, then came the coupe, and now we finally have the Honda Civic Hatchback. This new model is based on the tenth-generation Honda Civic Sedan, which was completely redesigned for the 2016 model year. The Civic Hatchback is a perfect example of Honda’s all-around approach to making its vehicles. The Civic Hatch […]
Honda Will Stay In The UK For Now
The future of automakers in the UK is a controversial subject at the moment. The referendum vote for Britain to leave the European Union was quite a shock for manufacturers who export and import from Europe, and some of them are making large waves with their temper tantrums. While other brands play games with the […]
Nissan’s British Announcement Causes Uproar
Earlier this week, Nissan made a surprising announcement about its facility in Sunderland, UK. After statements that it would not commit to new vehicles being built in the United Kingdom until Brexit negotiations were more solidified, it announced that not one, but two new models would be made at its British facility. Not only would the […]
What Is Nissan Getting From the UK to Continue Sunderland Manufacturing?
It has just been announced that Nissan is building new SUV models in the UK. While that’s great for the British economy and its employees, we have to ask ourselves why this is happening, and what strings are attached. Before Nissan announced this next move for its Sunderland Plant, it (and the Japanese government) seemed […]