Dealer Document Reveals New DOHC LT5 V8 Engine for 2018 Corvette
A vehicle identification number guide posted to GM’s internal service and parts operations website has revealed one very interesting bit of information about the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette: that it will be coming with an a dual-overhead-cam V8 engine called the LT5. It’s described as displacing 6.2 liters with direct injection, variable valve timing, and an […]
Ford Has Begun Shipping 2017 F-150s with 10-Speed Automatic Transmissions
If you are among those twiddling their thumbs and waiting patiently for a 2017 Ford F-150 equipped with an all-new 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 and 10-speed automatic transmission—including the long, long, long awaited 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor—then you might want to check under the Festivus pole this year. Related: 2017 F-150 fuel economy increases with new […]
Next LEGO Speed Champions Set Includes 1966 Ford GT40, 2016 Ford GT
March 2017 might seem like it is a long way off—particularly if you’re the kind of person who generally does not care for snow. If you are a LEGO® and auto enthusiast, then it certainly cannot get here soon enough given that Ford has revealed the two latest vehicles to be rendered lovingly in blocks. […]
Ford’s Year-to-Date Sales in Europe are Highest in Seven Years
Ford’s sales in Europe through the first 11 months of the year are the highest that the automaker has seen since 2009. Ford’s vehicle sales are up 6% through November at 1,248,000 vehicles sold across its 20 traditional European markets (Austria, Belgium, Britain, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, […]
Ford Teases “Exciting News!” Involving The Rock
Earlier today, @FordOnline posted a rather cryptic news article entitled “Exciting News!” The following is the entirety of the post: Note the subtle use of negative space, drawing attention to the incredibly tiny image of noted Ford Truck enthusiast Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson standing charmingly next to what appears to be a personal aircraft on […]
New Shelby FP350S Racecar Can Be Purchased at Ford Dealerships [VIDEO]
![New Shelby FP350S Racecar Can Be Purchased at Ford Dealerships [VIDEO]](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F12%2FSHELBY%C2%AE-FP350S.png&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "New Shelby FP350S Racecar Can Be Purchased at Ford Dealerships [VIDEO]")
Not to be outdone by FCA’s recent announcement that it will be releasing an all-wheel drive Dodge Challenger, Ford Performance decided to up the ante by revealing its new Shelby FP350S racecar. The Shelby FB350S is based on the Shelby GT350R Mustang and this new Ford racecar has been designed to compete in NASA, Trans […]
Ford Sales in China Surpass 1 Million Vehicles in November
Ford sales in China have surpassed 1 million units thanks to a record-high 124,113 vehicles delivered in November. Ford achieved the seven-figure sales mark a month quicker than it did in 2015, putting it well on pace to achieve a new full-year sales record. Ford Rumors: Will the Bronco return to the US by 2020? […]
What Is a “Pony Car”?
Learn what qualifies as a "pony car" and how the term originated
There are certain terms in the automotive industry that get thrown around a lot by people who don’t always know what they necessarily mean. While many of these terms involve the mechanics of the vehicle–like torque and horsepower–some of these words are designations that classify the vehicle. Have you ever heard the term “pony car”? […]
2017 Dodge Challenger GT Is First Muscle Car Designed for Winter Driving [Photos]
![2017 Dodge Challenger GT Is First Muscle Car Designed for Winter Driving [Photos]](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F12%2F2017-Dodge-Challenger-AWD.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "2017 Dodge Challenger GT Is First Muscle Car Designed for Winter Driving [Photos]")
They say you shouldn’t believe everything you read on the internet, but the rumor that Dodge was working on an all-wheel drive Challenger actually turned out to be true. Dodge made that news official today, Dec. 7th, when it issued a press release announcing the 2017 Challenger GT, which becomes the first ever two-door American […]
In the Rearview: Here Come the Holidays (and Apocalypse)
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I catch you up on some of the top stories on The News Wheel in the past week. First, we have been treated to a number of product reviews (it is December, after all), including SimplyFun’s ‘Drive’, a retro board game called ‘Burn Out’, the NASCAR Heroes comic books, […]
Ford Thinks Sailor Moon Drives a Ford Fusion
In a series of commercials released by Ford this year, the automaker records new English dialogue for several famous foreign language shows (like Japanese anime and Spanish telenovellas) and video games, a process called overdubbing, as a way to advertise for new Ford vehicles. One of the shows that received this treatment was the old […]
Nostalgia Alert: There is a BMW Transformer
This headline is not a joke, there really is a Transformer out there that you can own. It started its life as a BMW 3 Series vehicle (which is already impressive), and then a team of engineers at research company Letrons took the vehicle and made it into every kid’s dream. The best part of […]
Details Begin to Emerge Regarding the 2018 Ford Fiesta
When it comes to the seventh-generation Ford Fiesta, let’s just say it’s better late than never. After months of speculation, spy photos, and fan forum gossip, the new Ford Fiesta is finally set to be revealed tomorrow, November 28th, at a special launch event in Cologne, Germany. Ford CEO Mark Fields will be on hand […]
Nissan Has The Ultimate Gift for New GT-R Owners
We all aspire to find the ultimate gift under the tree on Christmas morning. When we were a kid, it usually was a bike, or the more ambitious of us might have wished for a pony. Adults wishing for horsepower of a completely different type will be happy to know that Nissan just made the […]
‘The Grand Tour’: First Episode Review
As a former “old Top Gear” viewer, The Grand Tour was everything I wanted it to be. I had tried not to raise my expectations and to remain only cautiously optimistic; it would have been far too easy to buy into the hype that had the internet abuzz since TGT was first announced and that […]
Ford Makes CDP Water A List for Second Straight Year
For the second year in a row, Ford has been granted an “A” by CDP for its water conservation efforts. Ford is one of only 24 companies to earn the CDP’s highest mark, and it earned plaudits from the not-for-profit in its latest report, Thirsty business: Why water is vital to climate action. What’s Available […]
Bolt Keeps Raking in Awards Before Release, Wins Green Car Reports’ Best Car to Buy for 2017
Man, the Chevy Bolt is having a good week. First, I find out that it has not just been named a finalist for Motor Trend’s Car of the Year award, but that it actually won, and now come to find out Green Car Reports has named the Bolt as its Best Car to Buy for […]
Ford Picks Up Awards from Strategic Vision, Kelley Blue Book
We’ve once again reached the point of the year where awards are being handed out in droves by institutions and publications from all corners. Ford is typically well represented in terms of automotive honors, and the tail end of 2016 seems to be no exception. Sure to Win Plenty in 2017: What makes the 2017 […]