The Hyundai i20 Active Is Alive and Well, Debuting March 18th
[wptab name=’Debut of the i20 Active’] The most successful Hyundai model released last year in India was undoubtedly the Elite i20. The second-generation i20 supermini ascribed to Hyundai’s prestigious Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design language, resulting in a compact sedan perfect for premium buyers. Building off that success, Hyundai India is preparing to release the […]
Chevy Trailblazer Most Popular SUV in Zimbabwe
The Chevy Colorado may still be sitting in second place on the list of America’s best-selling trucks, but the global Trailblazer that’s based on it has shot up to number one on the list of Zimbabwe’s best-selling mid-size SUVs. So, you know, it’s got that going for it, which is nice. “Trailblazer sales increased by […]
Just How Intense Is Ram Truck’s Winter Testing?
Pretty freaking intense
The world is full of warm places, but some of us (read: all of us here at The News Wheel) have chosen to live in places where the temperature decides to hang out at -10˚F because we are just gluttons for punishment. Those of us in these frigid, snowy hells still need to get work […]
Stunning Sculpture at 2015 Festival of Speed to Honor Mazda Racing
You don’t have to be a hard-core fan of the Goodwood Festival of Speed for your jaw to drop when when you see pictures of the Central Feature Marque in front of the Goodwood House every year. Since he began constructing immense works of automotive art in 1997, the Woodward House lawn has been the […]
Back to Basics: Hyundai Debuts Simplified 2015 Fluidic Verna 4S
The latest Hyundai Verna looks more sophisticated but loses the flashy extras
Hyundai is attempting to regain control of the compact sedan market in Asia with the debut of a redesigned Fluidic Verna. The mini sedan–which debuted in India today and will soon spread to nearby countries–received a cosmetic makeover and a new name: the 2015 Verna 4S, which stands for “Style, Safety, Sophistication and Speed.” Most of us know the Verna by […]
Revealed! Revamped 2016 Hyundai Tucson Debuts Ahead of Geneva
Official images released of Europe's replacement for the ix35 SUV
For those whose interests were piqued after the official sketches of the redesigned Hyundai Tucson were revealed two weeks ago, Hyundai has delivered its surprise early. No longer will we have to wait for the Geneva Motor Show in March to see the production model of the 2016 Tucson. Instead, Hyundai Europe couldn’t wait any […]
Compact Yet Spacious: 2016 BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer
In between auto shows, BMW is releasing a brand new model to appeal to young families. BMW claims its new 2-Series Gran Tourer is the “world’s first premium compact model to offer up to seven seats.” With a focus on space and versatility, this MPV is intended for suburban moms and dads looking for a smaller people-mover. You can […]
We’re Getting a New Ram Pickup at the Chicago Auto Show
Ram is on a roll this year. Already at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last month, the truck brand unveiled the Ram 1500 Rebel and the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel HFE. The Rebel is Ram’s answer to the Ford Raptor, geared specifically for off-roading, while the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel HFE once again establishes […]
Ford Europe Increases Production for Fiesta, Focus, C-Max, Grand C-Max
It seems like basic economics: whenever the level of demand for a good or service increases, so too must the supply increase if that demand is expected to be met. With 2014 proving to be a big year for four key Ford models in Europe, it is only reasonable that production would rise to meet […]
Jeep’s 2014 Global Sales Surpass One Million
One million is a big number, no matter what you’re counting. One million sheep, one million sticky buns, one million catheters, or even one million Jeeps. But according to Jeep’s 2014 global sales report, the world bought more than one million Jeeps just last year. That’s a lot of catheters Jeeps. Related: 2015 Is the […]
Camouflaged Redesigned Toyota Avensis Wagon Spotted in Europe
Never heard of the Toyota Avensis? If you’re the typical North American driver, the answer is probably not. The Avensis has been sold in the UK since 1997, and was released a few years later in Europe in 2003 as its second generation debuted. Available as a sedan or a wagon, the Avensis is the […]
Nissan Rep Says 50 Percent of LEAF Adopters in the UK Are Total EV Converts
The price of gas continues to drop, and many are beginning to wonder what impact cheaper crude oil will have on the longterm outlook for electric cars. Nissan may not be counted among those terribly concerned, as one spokesperson for Nissan Great Britain states that more than half of all LEAF adopters in the UK […]
Chrysler Foundation Awards Grants to Several FIRST Robotics Teams
Chrysler Group today announced that the Chrysler Foundation will be donating more than $230,000 in grants to various FIRST Robotics teams for the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC, with FIRST indicating For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) programs. Since 1995, the foundation has given out more than $2.3 million […]
Are the Hyundai Accent and Xcent the Same Thing?
With news the Indian-built Hyundai Xcent will begin shipping to Mexico in the form of the Grand i10, we’re taking note of this subcompact vehicle quickly nearing US territory. Knowing little about the Xcent, which made its global debut less than a year ago, many are wondering if the car is the same thing as […]
First US Fuel Economy Index Decline Observed in Four Years
For the first time in more than four years, the US fuel economy index has actually declined. This means that the average fuel economy rating of new light vehicles here in the US remarkably dropped. The decline was minuscule, of course—just 0.1% down year-over-year—but at a time when automakers are seemingly doing everything they can […]
Sporting Hyundai i30 Turbo Added to i Model Family in European Debut
Twenty-two new models and design overhauls by 2017? That’s Hyundai’s goal, which was announced at its 2014 Product Momentum Show today. As the Korean automaker’s next step toward achieving that mission, four new models were revealed live at new.livestream.com/HyundaiEurope: the Hyundai i20 Coupe, Hyundai i30, the Hyundai i30 Turbo, and the Hyundai i40. While updates […]
Stunning New Hyundai i40 Debuts in Europe Today
As part of the automaker’s global vision to debut 22 new models and redesigns by 2017, Hyundai debuted four exciting vehicles today at its 2014 Product Momentum Show, which was broadcast live at new.livestream.com/HyundaiEurope: the Hyundai i20 Coupe, Hyundai i30, the Hyundai i30 Turbo, and the Hyundai i40. Of the four new models, the redesigned […]
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Wins Green Fleet Vehicle of the Year Award
Yes, that’s a real thing.
If you’re like us, you probably keep up-to-date on all the latest awards in the automotive industry. So imagine our horror when we realized we’d dropped the ball on a particular important one—that of Green Fleet Vehicle of the Year award. This prestigious award is presented by Bobit Business Media, which publishes the highly-regarded trade […]