Powermat Wireless Phone Charging Coming to the ATS
Cadillac today announced that Powermat wireless phone charging will be launching on the all-new 2015 Cadillac ATS sedan and coupe when they hit dealerships this fall. Powermat wireless phone charging will allow drivers to set their smartphones on a rubberized pad to charge via an electromagnetic field while on the road. The storage bin behind […]
The Saga Continues as GM Recalls 717,960 More Vehicles
Guess what?! Nope, you’re not getting a Ferrari (complete with luggage) to call your very own. But General Motors is recalling hundreds of thousands more vehicles. That’s right; just when you thought GM had run out of vehicles to recall, the automaker announces another 717,960 vehicles. Surprisingly, the latest recall has nothing to do with […]
Carpool Deville to be the World’s Fastest Hot Tub
We’ve seen some lame attempts at converting a car into a pool, but this one, the Cadillac Carpool Deville, is brilliant—because it had real engineers behind the design wheel, of course. The engineers behind the Carpool Deville hope to take it to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah on August 9th, to set the record […]
Nick Twork Named Director of Corporate Communications for Infiniti
Infiniti Americas has announced Nick Twork as its new Director of Corporate Communications, effective July 21. The new role—an entirely new position at Infiniti altogether—will see Twork creating and applying new communications strategies in the Americas, including brand and product, internal and lifestyle communications. “Nick brings a wealth of experience in communications and automotive […]
Mary Barra Heads GM Stockholders Meeting
Today, Mary Barra addressed the company’s stockholders during the annual GM stockholders meeting. “In every market, consumers have more and better automotive choices than ever before,” Barra said. “And the competition is only going to get tougher. This is a reality. Another reality is that GM is positioned to be stronger, leaner and more responsive […]
General Motors May Sales: Highest Sales Since ’08
General Motors May sales totaled 284,694 units, up 13 percent compared to May 2013. This marks the company’s best May in seven years and the best monthly sales since August of 2008. Specifically, retail sales were up 10 percent and fleet sales shot up 21 percent. New SUV Profile: 2015 Chevrolet Suburban “The momentum we generated […]
Honda Accord is the Most Stolen and Recovered Car
LoJack, creators of popular vehicle theft prevention and recovery tools and products, have released their annual list of the 10 most stolen and recovered cars. It’s time to get happy, Honda Accord owners, because your car is the most stolen and recovered car in America for the fifth-year in a row! Celebrate accordingly! (In […]
2016 Chevy Camaro Ushers in Next Generation
It’s official: the 2015 Camaro marks the end of the pony car’s current generation, meaning that the 2016 Chevy Camaro will give way to an all-new era of muscle. The sixth generation for the Chevy Camaro was merely mentioned in passing while Chevy listed out specs for the 2015 model. Unfortunately, a new generation promised […]
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Indianapolis, Indiana
Referred to as the “Crossroads of America,” Indianapolis, Indiana is home of the Indianapolis Colts, the Indianapolis 500, and a variety of museums, restaurants, and landmarks. Indianapolis is the largest U.S. city not accessible by water, and is home to growing pharmaceutical, food, paper, and automotive industries. The Future: GM Tests “Super Cruise” with Lightning-Fast […]
Surprise! GM Recalls 2.4 Million Deathtraps
Because why the hell not? It's a Tuesday.
Hey! Hey, guess what! It’s time for another GM recall! I know, I know, you’re probably thinking “oh, are you fu…I mean, didn’t they just recall 2.7 million cars on Thursday?” Yes, you are right. They totally did. And ya know what? They’re recalling 2.4 million more cars, trucks, and SUVs today because GM will […]
Rick Perry Celebrates GM’s Commitment to Texas
Rick Perry, Texas’ current state governor and former presidential hopeful, recently headed over to General Motors’ Arlington Assembly Plant to join up with plant manager, Paul Graham, to celebrate GM’s commitment to Texas over the last 60 years. Specifically, the two men toasted to the full-size SUVs from the Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac lineups being […]
OnStar with 4G LTE Launches Next Month
Starting in June, drivers of select GM vehicles will have access to OnStar with 4G LTE. Drivers will get a free three-month trial period (or three gigabytes, whichever comes first). The 2015 Malibu will be the first vehicle to claim the updated tech, but more than 30 other Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles will […]
2014 ATS Crimson Sport Special Edition Overview
What’s New for the 2014 ATS Crimson Sport Special Edition The 2014 ATS Crimson Sport Special Edition is a unique new version of the already-loved ATS Sedan. The special edition ATS is expected to hit show rooms later this month, and be available during the spring months only. Related: GM Tests “Super Cruise” with Lightning-Fast Driving […]
2016 Chevy Camaro Will Have “Evolutionary” Design Updates
Those looking for a drastic overhaul from the 2016 Chevy Camaro to match the complete redesign of its rival Mustang will be sorely disappointed, says Edmunds. Of course, it’s incredibly difficult to be “sorely disappointed” when it comes to the Camaro, which is why so much about the next-gen model will share so much in […]
Consumer Reports Lists 2014 Models with Best and Worst Fuel Economy
Consumer Reports has unveiled its list of the 2014 models with best and worst fuel economy, ranking vehicles by segment. Rather than simply create a list that accounts for every vehicle available on the road, Consumer Reports bears in mind consumers with categorical needs and does the diligence. Not surprisingly, most of the segment-toppers are […]
Lincoln at CAS: Requiem for a Dying Brand
Today at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, Lincoln was set to unveil its 2015 Lincoln Navigator to the media. While The News Wheel will undoubtedly have photos of the latest version of the Navigator among the images that will be uploaded over the next few days (and believe us, there’s plenty to satiate your auto show […]
Professional Development Assignment Pairs GM Engineers, Dealers
In order to ensure vehicles that are more specifically catered to the needs of customers, GM sent out 90 of its engineers to convene with people working in different positions at dealerships across the country. The Professional Development Assignment will ensure that General Motors engineers have a greater perspective on what customers enjoy about the […]
GM Sales in 2013 Show Growth, Lead to Optimism for a Big 2014
General Motors had a banner year for auto sales in the United States this past year: GM dealers moved 2.8 million units, good for an 11 percent retail sales increase and a total sales increase of 7 percent over 2012. While GM sales in 2013 were up, December saw a minor drop off for the […]