Four Fords Win KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Awards
It was announced today that four Ford vehicles have been named award winners in Kelley Blue Book’s 2016 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. The Ford Focus ST, F-150, Explorer, and Mustang GT each won top honors in their respective categories for a combination of lower depreciation, insurance costs, fuel costs, maintenance costs, and KBB Fair […]
Remembering 3 NASCAR Veterans on World Cancer Day Who Lost Their Cancer Battles
In observance of World Cancer Day, February 4th, The News Wheel decided to pay respect and honor the lives of three NASCAR veterans who achieved so much in their careers, but unfortunately were taken away by cancer from their family, friends, and fans too early. Here are three dearly missed NASCAR greats: Fuel For Thought: What exactly […]
Ford of Canada Starts 2016 Off with Big January Sales
Ford Motor Company of Canada started off 2016 in style with a huge January. Sales rose 141% year-over-year, led by a 15% increase in truck sales and an 8.4% increase in car sales. Of all Ford’s vehicles, four nameplates experienced their best January sales ever: Edge (up 52%), F-Series (up 13%), F-150 (up 13%), and […]
Ford Vehicles Co-Star in New Season of The X-Files
There are those who say that the truth is out there. Another thing that is out there: Ford. Not only is Ford out there, but it’s arguably more easily found than the truth, particularly on the long-awaited 10th season of The X-Files. Ford vehicles including the Explorer, Escape, Mustang, and Taurus will be appearing throughout […]
Consider the Following: Bill Nye the Science Guy Wishes NASCAR Would Go Electric
Remember Bill Nye the Science Guy? If not, this will probably jog your memory: If the answer is still no, Bill Nye is a former mechanical engineer who has since become a science educator, writer, and TV presenter, with most people knowing him from his 90s TV show in which, as that intro theme song […]
Ford Offering Employees and Retirees Discount Codes to Give to Friends
So, hey, good news if you are the friend or relative of a generous Ford employee or retiree. Between now and the end of February, the automaker is permitting its employees and retirees the ability to share a discount on a new vehicle with anyone who does not own a 1995 or newer Ford, Lincoln, […]
Driver Lineup Announced for Ford GT’s 2016 WEC Campaign
Ford Chip Ganassi Racing has at last revealed the lineup of drivers who will help guide the return of the Ford GT to endurance racing. Marino Franchitti, Stefan Mücke, Olivier Pla, and Andy Priaulx will all pilot Ford’s new racing machine in the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship. Video: Ford GT Drivers Revealed What’s Available […]
F-Series is Canada’s Best-Selling Truck for a 50th Year
Ford Canada capped off another stellar year in 2015 by reclaiming its status as the country’s preferred automaker for a seventh consecutive year. The Ford F-Series not only maintained its status as the top-selling vehicle in Canada for the sixth straight year, but it also wrapped up an unprecedented 50th consecutive year as Canada’s favorite […]
Ford Sold 1.48 Million Vehicles Throughout Europe in 2015
Ford delivered total sales of 1,283,400 vehicles in the traditional Euro 20 markets throughout 2015, a 10.7% increase from sales the prior year. Including sales in Russia and Turkey, that number rises to 1,448,900 vehicles (up 9.9%), and including the EDM 28 raises that year-end total to 1,478,000 vehicles (up 9.9%). By the conclusion of […]
Ford Reveals New NASCAR Fusion Ahead of February Competition Debut
Ford announced a new Ford Fusion on Monday at the 2016 North American International Auto Show, and so it stands to reason that this would have some impact on the pursuits of the Fusion in NASCAR in the coming year. Sure enough, the new NASCAR Fusion has also been revealed, and it is ready to […]
Ford America’s Best-Selling Brand for Sixth Straight Year in 2015
Ford wrapped up 2015 with an overall 8.2% sales increase in the month of December (between an 8.2% increase from Ford vehicles and 12.1% increase from Lincoln vehicles), adding a total of 239,242 vehicles to its tally for the full year. In total, Ford sold 2,613,162 vehicles in the United States in 2015, up 5.3% […]
Book Review: ‘Making a Morgan’ Exquisitely Captures the Vintage Brand’s Spirit
An inside look at the making of an automotive icon from specification sheet to finished car
The Morgan Motor Company is a David among an industry of Goliaths. England’s last independent, privately-owned automaker has been resistant to the changing production methods and neutered styles of the modern automotive industry–despite being advised to “get with the times.” This high-end automaker has established a consistent identity for nearly a century as […]
2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS Wins Motor Authority’s Best Car to Buy Award
There was a lot of competition this year for Motor Authority’s annual Best Car to Buy award, as the website also nominated the likes of the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 and the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S for the prestigious title, but in the end, it was the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS that took home […]
Ford Announces SYNC Enhancements, New AppLink Additions
Ford has announced a number of expansions to its SYNC® in-vehicle connectivity system, including the addition of new AppLink™ apps such as AAA/CAA, Cityseeker, Eventseeker, and Concur. Other upgrades include the availability of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for vehicles equipped with SYNC 3, and the addition of AT&T 4G LTE behind its newly-announced SYNC […]
2016 Cadillac ATS-V Nominated for Best Car to Buy Award from Motor Authority
With a top speed of 189 mph and a 0-60 time of just 3.8 seconds, it doesn’t come as much of a shock that the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V has been nominated by Motor Authority for its annual Best Car to Buy award. The 2016 Cadillac ATS-V is available in either coupe or sedan form, but […]
2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S Earns Best Car to Buy Nomination from Motor Authority
The 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S is the latest vehicle to be nominated by Motor Authority for its annual Best Car to Buy award. The 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S comes with a 4.0-liter AMG biturbo V8 engine and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, which combine to produce 503 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. The Mercedes-AMG GT […]
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Nominated for Motor Authority’s “Best Car to Buy” Award
While the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata features 12 fewer horsepower than last year’s model, the 2016 version still manages a 0-to-60 time of only 6 seconds, which is approximately a half-second faster than the 2015 Miata. That improved speed, along with the vehicle’s excellent handling, earned the Mazda MX-5 Miata a nomination for Motor Authority’s […]