Honda Returns to Pirelli World Challenge with Civic Type R
The Honda Civic Type R is often lauded as one of the hottest hatches you can buy, and the company is keen to put their performance to the test. This weekend, the Touring Car divisions (TCR) of the 2018 Pirelli World Challenge series will begin at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, and […]
Formula One 2018: Pre-Season Testing – Final Recap
The last day of pre-season testing for the 2018 Formula One championship has come to an end, with both Ferrari drivers setting the quickest lap times and Mercedes finishing on top of the mileage sheet once again. The most productive driver of the day was Haas’ Romain Grosjean, who completed 181 laps, covering an impressive […]
Strong Sales from Jeep Prevent Major Sales Losses for FCA in February
An unusual downward trend for pickup trucks led to losses for the Ram brand last month, but Jeep's success helped FCA manage a slight 1% sales decline
Fiat Chrysler began 2018 with a 13% sales decline in January. During the month of February, the automaker managed to greatly improve its sales situation. In fact, it managed to go from a 13% sales decline to a slight 1% sales decline. Leaving Its Mark on the Automotive Market: Ram’s market share sees steady increase […]
Sauber and Renault Unveil 2018 Formula 1 Cars
The Sauber and Renault Formula One teams have unveiled their 2018 season challengers, the C37 and the RS-18, respectively. Both teams will have high hopes for the upcoming championship. Sauber, firmly the last-place team in 2017, reintroduced Alfa Romeo to the sport via a new title sponsorship. It hired a new, promising driver and will […]
Dodge Confirms That Demon Production Will Be Limited to the 2018 Model Year
Despite rumors of production continuing into 2019, Dodge will reportedly cease Demon production after the initial 3,300 Dodge Demon vehicles are sold
When the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is delivered to a customer, it comes packaged with a letter that states the following: Congratulations on being one of only 3,300 passionate performance enthusiasts to own a piece of automotive history Still, many automotive enthusiasts have held onto hope that the Dodge Demon’s production would continue into […]
FCA Starts 2018 with a 13% Sales Decline in January
Despite a strong showing from Jeep, FCA's other major brands experienced heavy sales declines last month
2018 presented a fresh start for the brands that make up Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, after a previous year of several sales declines.While several of FCA’s brands began the new year with impressive sales gains, others did not experience that same level of improvement. Overall, FCA’s sales in January were down by 13%. 132,803 Fiat Chrysler […]
Behind the Badge: 20 Fascinating Facts About the Hidden Meanings of Car Logos
Ever wonder what the meaning behind your favorite automotive company’s logo is? Let’s uncover the hidden symbolism behind 20 of the most prominent car badges. Are you ready to have your mind blown? Fun Facts & Hidden Meanings Behind Popular Car Logos Acura The Acura luxury brand takes its logo design from the shape from […]
Frederic Vasseur Cancelled Sauber Honda Deal on First Day as Boss
At around the halfway point of last year’s Formula One championship, the Sauber F1 team and Honda had been in talks for an engine deal. Sauber was no longer happy with Ferrari, which was only supplying it with 2016-spec engines rather than the latest 2017 versions—but when team principal Monisha Kaltenborn left the team and […]
5 Coolest Cars from Jerry Seinfeld’s Instagram
It’s no secret that Jerry Seinfeld is one of the biggest car enthusiasts out there. The host of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee is known for driving around in exotic and classic cars, so it’s only natural he feature some of those sweet rides on his Instagram page. Here are a few of our favorites. […]
Chrysler Sales Up 3% in December, While FCA’s Overall Sales Decline 11%
The Chrysler 300 sedan led the Chrysler brand to victory during the last month of the year
At the beginning of 2017, Chrysler was experiencing one of the most severe sales declines found throughout the automotive industry. By the end of the year, however, Chrysler’s fortunes began to greatly improve. In fact, Chrysler sales were up by 3% in December, while overall FCA sales were down by 11%. A Strategic Place in the […]
Honda Accord and Odyssey Named Finalists for NACTOY Awards at NAIAS 2018
Finalists for the North American Car, Utility, and Truck of the Year awards (NACTOY) were announced in late November during the LA Auto Show media days. Among the finalists were two Honda vehicles—the Accord and the Odyssey. The Accord is up against the Kia Stinger and the Toyota Camry for “Car of the Year” while […]
Lamborghini Reveals 190-MPH Urus SUV
Lamborghini has finally revealed the Urus, a “Super Sport Utility Vehicle” (we’ll stick to SUV) that combines the iconic performance and soul of a Lamborghini with the oft-coveted utility of large vehicles. Oh, and it’s also the fastest SUV ever. This is a clear cash-grab by Lamborghini, who is jumping in the ever-growing and extremely […]
Sauber F1 Reveals 2018 Driver Lineup and New Livery
The Sauber F1 Team has finally announced its driver lineup for the 2018 Formula One Championship: Marcus Ericsson will remain while Pascal Wehrlein will be replaced by reigning Formula 2 champion Charles Leclerc. Antonio Giovinazzi, who had been gunning for Ericsson’s seat, will stay on as a reserve driver. The lineup was announced at a […]
FCA and Hyundai Are Set to Work Together on Hydrogen Engine Technology
Amid rumors of a merger between the two automakers, FCA and Hyundai will reportedly strengthen their ties by working on a number of new technologies together
Back in September, The News Wheel published an article about a possible merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Hyundai Motors. Such a move would make the combined companies the single largest automaker in the world. In the time since then, plenty of official sources have denied those rumors. Nevertheless, this does not necessarily mean that the […]
50 Shades of Grey Cars: 2018 Vehicles Available in Sexy Silver Hues
Are you in the mood for something… scandalous? Refined, yet harboring a dark side that wants to thrill you? Give into temptation and feast your eyes on these sensual bodies. We’re talking about cars, obviously. Get your mind out of the gutter. List of 2018 Model Vehicles Offered in Shades of Grey Acura Modern Steel Metallic Lunar […]
Jeep Sales Begin to Recover as Dodge Sales Fall 41% in October
Strong performances from models like the Compass helped Jeep find increased success last month, while Dodge suffered from major sales losses
Jeep is widely considered to be FCA’s strongest brand in terms of overall vehicles sold. Therefore, the automaker will be happy to hear that the decline in Jeep sales is currently becoming far less severe than it has been in past months. The bad news is that Dodge sales were down by 41% in October. Making […]
FCA Sales Decline 10% in September Amidst Changing Vehicle Lineups
The changing landscape of FCA's vehicle offerings has created unique challenges for the company's sales
September was a pretty good sales month for FCA’s rivals GM and Ford, both of which experienced overall sales increases. Of course, FCA’s current strategy is a bit different than Ford’s or GM’s, with FCA eliminating many underperforming models, so the results are a bit different as well. At the end of September, FCA experienced […]
Two Porsches Take Top 3 in Motor Trend’s ‘2017 Best Driver’s Car’
Each year, Motor Trend brings a dozen of the world’s very best cars, pits them against each other on the road and track and declares one of them to be the “best driver’s car,” defined as a car “with a multidimensional personality, a car that will delight and reward the enthusiast driver on any road […]