Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant Adds 500 Jobs
With production of the 2015 Murano set to get under way later this fall, Nissan will help its Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant gear up for the job by adding 500 new jobs. The move is the latest in Nissan’s push to make the Mississippi plant one of its global production linchpins. “Recruiting efforts and preparations […]
Nissan Frontier Diesel Runner Concept: “Why the Hell Not?”
The midsize pickup segment is suddenly gaining a lot of traction with the reveal of the new Colorado and Canyon, as well as consumers’ needs for more fuel efficient trucks that are capable of doing the same amount of work as a full-size truck. The need for more cost effective vehicles has even led automakers […]
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 […]
Nissan Celebrates 10 Millionth Vehicle Built in Tennessee
A Nissan manufacturing plant in Smyrna, Tennessee hit an incredible milestone on October 15. Nissan has been building cars in Smyrna for about 30 years now, and all that history is now represented in one big figure: the 10 millionth vehicle built in Tennessee rolled off the line that day. The Smyrna plant produces the […]
Mitsubishi Is Reportedly Planning to Introduce a New Pickup Truck to the U.S. Market by 2024
Although Mitsubishi is eager to reenter the mid-size truck segment, the automaker wants to get its new mid-size truck right the first time
One of the fastest-growing segments in the automotive industry is the mid-size truck segment. Mitsubishi has recently expressed interest in introducing a pickup truck of its own. Said mid-size model could arrive in the states sometime around 2024. Mitsubishi Model Additions: New Mitsubishi SUV could join the lineup The last time that Mitsubishi sold a […]
Mitsubishi Helps Develop Light Rail System for the City of Canberra
Here in the United States, Mitsubishi is most famous for its lineup of cars and crossovers. But Mitsubishi also works on a wide assortment of other transportation systems across the globe. Most recently, the automaker helped develop a light rail system for the city of Canberra, Australia. New Mitsubishi Projects: Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer Concept unveiled […]
5 Most Common Types of Mufflers/Silencers
Most vehicle owners are well aware of the importance of a muffler or silencer. However, if you’re not sure of their purpose, you should know that a muffler or silencer is one of the integral parts of the exhaust system of your car. It plays its part in silencing the noise that the combustion creates […]
Defective Airbags and Alternators Lead to Two Separate FCA Recalls
Together, the two recalls affect a total of more than 1.3 million FCA vehicles
Two months ago, FCA issued a recall for more than 1.25 million Ram models due to a safety system error that was discovered in the vehicle. Today, the automaker announced a set of two recalls that roughly match the scope of that previous recall. More than 1.3 million FCA vehicles worldwide will be recalled due to […]
2017 GMC Canyon Overview
The GMC Canyon mid-size pickup truck returns for the 2017 model year with a plethora of updates, including new powertrain options, as well as a range-topping Denali trim level. The 2017 Canyon manages to differentiate itself from its corporate cousin, the Chevy Colorado, thanks to a tasteful and classy exterior design that looks quite similar […]
GMC Canyon Defends its Crown in 2016 Midsize Pickup Truck Challenge
For the second consecutive year, the GMC Canyon earned the top spot in the Midsize Pickup Truck Challenge administered by editors from Cars.com and PickupTrucks.com. Speaking of the GMC Canyon: Take an in-depth look at the award-winning midize pickup truck The GMC Canyon was obviously the only premium midsize truck to take part in the […]
[REPORT] Mercedes-Benz Pickup Truck to Debut at Paris Motor Show
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According to a new report from British site Auto Express, German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz will be showcasing a new mid-size pickup truck at the Paris Auto Show in October. The new truck will reportedly just be a concept model with the final retail version scheduled to go into production in 2017. The truck is expected to […]
Don’t Expect a Mid-Size Ram Pickup Any Time Soon
The Chevy Colorado and the GMC Canyon have seen tremendous success since their reintroduction to the market last year. And the Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma—well, they exist at least. The American truck market is full of mid-size pickup trucks, but why don’t we already have a mid-size Ram pickup? Ram is exclusively a truck […]
Mitsubishi Triton: The Awesome Compact Pickup You Can’t Have
Mitsubishi hasn’t sold a truck in the United States since they offered that rebadged Dodge Dakota, and Americans love to buy trucks. What gives, Mitsubishi? Take the compact Mitsubishi Triton pickup, for example. It’s sold in 140 markets around the globe with the exception of Canada, Japan, China, Korea, and AMERICA. Related: 2015 Mitsubishi Triton […]
Chevy Colorado Customers Have No Regrets
Chevy today put out a feature on a set of Chevy Colorado customers, Albert and Ann Lorenzo, who recently purchased their all-new mid-size truck. Rather than drill us with numbers and figures, Chevy instead told a fun story about how the couple is taking to their new truck. Ann told Chevy, “[Albert] knew he liked […]
Toyota Takes Three of Nine Spots on Best Off-Road Vehicles List
While most people do the majority of their driving on the road, there are many who enjoy taking their vehicles off the beaten track every now and then, enjoying the dirt roads and the wilderness. Obviously, not all vehicles are made for off-road driving, but the ones that are can turn your regular drive into […]
Best of the Chicago Auto Show 2014: Day One
The 2014 Chicago Auto Show opened its doors today to the press, so we got to see a lot of big reveals—and a dancing hamster to boot. I spent so much time running from one conference to the next for social posting that I hardly had time to take any of it in. As I […]
Unveils, Debuts, and Concepts: A List of 2014 Chicago Auto Show Reveals
A full list of known reveals expected at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
2014 Chicago Auto Show Reveals These cars are brand-new offerings, some of which have been under wraps until the show. 2015 Kia Soul EV 2015 Subaru Legacy Camaro SS Chicago Blackhawks Edition 2015 Lincoln Navigator BMW 7-Series Diesel 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad 2015 Chevrolet City Express 2015 Subaru Liberty 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Toyota TRD […]