On the outside, the 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid looks like—well, a Toyota Highlander. The large crossover has a menacing stance on the road given its sheer size, and while it’s not the most attractive vehicle in its class, its abundance of standard features certainly makes up for what it lacks in looks. Related: Affordable and…
The Dodge Durango has long been considered an impressive performance SUV. With the current iteration of the Durango having been introduced back in 2011, the SUV was long due for a refresh of sorts, and the Durango receives just that for the 2018 model year. Thanks to a brand-new SRT trim configuration, the 2018 Dodge…
You’ll need to scroll down if you’re looking for Dale Jr.’s new Corvette Grand Sport Photo: © Ted Murphy If you take a look at Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Twitter account, you’ll see pictures from his recent wedding, a few photos of his early racing days, and an image of his newest sports car, which just…
If you think the drunk driving penalties in the U.S. are a… Cadillac is preparing to launch another new model in the Middle East,… Carlos Ghosn has been adamant about rescuing Mitsubishi in the same way… Toyota is locked in a titanic battle with Volkswagen for the title… Mazda Motorsports announced that soon the Mazda…
Look: Honda really, really wants you to buy a 2015 Fit if you’re a Gen Y-type. We know that a great many Millennials will tell you that they’ll, like, buy a car when they can, y’know, afford it, man. But, hey, real talk: you should really buy a Fit when you can. To make sure…
PGA TOUR fans throughout the world will receive the chance to participate in the 2014 Hyundai Tournament of Champions thanks to launching of the “Hyundai You Pair the Pros” program. The voting system will allow fans to choose a featured pairing in the first round of the tournament, choosing which player out of three will…
“Nomadland” is a cripplingly honest depiction of a unique community of disenfranchised Americans who need to treat their cars as homes.… If you’ve ever enjoyed a Snapple beverage, you’re probably aware of the… After Trump threatened several automakers with hefty import taxes should they dare… We’ve covered many unique roadway spills in our time, but…
In an industry that is currently adding more SUVs than ever before, it can be hard for a utility vehicle to truly stand out. Fortunately, Dodge has found a pretty sound formula for that dilemma, perfecting it to present the 2017 Dodge Durango. The Durango stays at the front of the pack with its incredible…
The Kia Stinger, Picanto, and Stonic escalate Kia’s total wins from the… The Kia Picanto and Kia Rio have taken the United Kingdom by… Today marks the South Korea vs. Algeria World Cup match (South Korea…
2013 Toyota Highlander overview Although the 2013 Toyota Highlander carries over from the 2012 model year with relatively few changes, it does see the debut of a new trim level (“Plus”), as well as a few minor changes to standard equipment. 2013 Toyota Highlander Exterior The 2013 Toyota Highlander looks like an SUV, but offers…
Ford Transit Skyliner Concept Ford recently gave us a close look at the Ford Transit Skyliner Concept ahead of the New York International Auto Show, where it will debut. Ford described the new concept as a “private jet on wheels,” and with good reason. The all-new Ford Transit Skyline Concept revolutionizes ultra-premium land transportation. The…
The Toyota Aygo, first launched in 2014, is the only car Toyota… The Toyota Aygo is arguably the most fun car produced by Toyota… Last December, Toyota announced a new safety package called Toyota Safety Sense… Toyota’s sporty new take on the Aygo was considered to be an… The Toyota Aygo is at it again….
The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze was revealed today ahead of the 2014 New York Auto Show. After weeks and months of speculation, the spotlight has at last been shed on the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, which was unveiled today ahead of its physical debut at this week’s New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). It turns out that…
According to a recent press release from the Blue Oval, the latest Ford Transit Connect Wagon safety rating is in, and it’s pretty darn bright. The Transit Connect nabbed five stars during testing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the administration’s highest possible rating. “Transit Connect Wagon gives people on the go a…
The 2016 Toyota Camry SE Back for another year, the 2016 Toyota Camry sedan offers plenty of standard and optional features that’ll appeal to a broad range of drivers. Toyota offers the 2016 Camry in eight trim levels, including LE, SE, Special Edition, XLE, XSE, Hybrid LE, Hybrid SE, and Hybrid XLE. Related: Toyota Crash…
Hieronymus Bosch and Abraham Lincoln are connected, and the Lincoln Town Car is the thread… Toyota has launched a new, artistic teaser of the upcoming 2020 Highlander… Now through October 26, Cadillac House visitors can witness Rosetta Getty’s designs… San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston are some of the more prominent cities… You are what you…
The 2015 Chevy Trax was unveiled today in New York. At the New York International Auto Show today, Chevrolet announced that the 2015 Chevy Trax will join the Bowtie Brand’s ever-growing small-vehicle lineup. The small SUV, the seventh small vehicle launched by Chevy in the last four years, takes the agility and efficiency of a…
The famous “Click it or Ticket” campaign from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reportedly opening with its first increase in unrestrained passenger fatalities in five years. As such, General Motors and OnStar are joining the charge in ensuring vehicle occupants have all fastened their seatbelts. GM’s all-new Belt Assurance System will be…
SUVs may be all the rage these days, but that doesn’t mean the sedan segment is lacking in success stories. Indeed, throughout 2017, the Ford Focus remained one of Ford’s best-selling vehicle models. Perhaps that is due to the diverse range of trim levels and body styles available for the Focus. As we look toward the year ahead,…
Wondering what to take to a tailgate this season? We’ve got you covered. There is nothing that says autumn like football, and there is nothing that says football like tailgating. If you’re a dedicated sports fan, it’s likely you’ll be heading to the stadium for a game this fall (or maybe already have). If you…
How do you know Michael Strahan is a big deal? Here he is with Jubstin Beavers, Urrsher, Jubstin Beavers’ stupid hat, and Jubstin Beavers’ ridiculous dirt stache Photo Source: @MichaelStrahan/Twitter How do you know that yesterday’s launch of 2015 F-150 production in Dearborn was a big deal? Why, because former New York Giants defensive end…
The 2015 Chevy Colorado ©GM We’ve been talking a lot about the 2015 Chevy Colorado all year, but the new midsize truck just began shipping to dealerships last week. To make things easier, consider this your one-stop shop for information on the 2015 Colorado, with all the info you need before you go out and…
MINI Cooper pop video The new MINI Cooper isn’t just a pretty face. It’s also a pop culture icon. Since the MINI Cooper’s humble beginnings, it’s been an iconic ride that would brighten anyone’s day. And now, South Korean four-piece group Girl’s Day have featured the newest MINI Cooper in the video for their new…
Tesla has quite the following — and quite the sense of humor.… As if the world needed another reason to dislike General Motors (notorious… It’s something of a rite of passage for celebrities to appear in… Tesla and Panasonic have announced a deal that will see their partnership… A lot of people are projecting things…
The 2016 Toyota Corolla is one of those vehicles that offers so much choice, it’s almost impossible to decide which is the right configuration for you. However, on the flip side, so many choices mean you’re bound to find something that will exactly fit your needs among the Corolla’s lineup. Choose from five available trim…
The Lexus RC coupe is for drivers who want a sports car loaded with luxury amenities. According to Lexus, the RC stands for “Radical Coupe”, and it has done everything possible to make this car a head-turner when driving down the street. First unveiled in 2013, the vehicle has now become a star in the…
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Johnson told reporters after the race that he knew he’d eventually find his way back to victory lane Photo: © Amy Marbach When six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson crossed the finish line in first-place on Sunday, that win meant the Chevy racecar driver finally broke a 24-race winless streak, which was the…
Sunday’s win was Harvick’s fourth victory of the 2016 NASCAR season All of the pressure is off of Chevy driver Kevin Harvick. Thanks to his recent win at Kansas Speedway, the 2014 Sprint Cup champion has advanced to the round of eight in NASCAR’s playoff system. Fellow Team Chevy driver Jimmie Johnson is the only…
If you love driving or even racing cars, but like most of us have a limited budget, the next best thing to heading to the local track is hopping into a racing simulator, as it’s far less expensive and much safer. Available on the PC for two years and now just recently launched on the…
Just a few short weeks after Buick wowed the fans with the reveal the 2021 Envision’s new design, it hit another home run with pictures of the interior.… Compared to vehicles from previous generations, your car’s engine is likely to… When you decide you’re ready for a new car, sometimes it can… In a world…
Christmas is actually creeping up on us quite quickly, so now is the time to begin to plan out what to buy for everybody. If you’ve got any NASCAR-obsessed friends or family members that you’re struggling to buy for, we’ve got you covered. And we’re not talking about the hackneyed idea of getting them a…
A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt, and thought to myself, “Wow! This electric car stuff is really awesome! I should really buy a Volt!” However, then I thought, “I wonder what other electric cars there are.” This is the result: A list of all the mainstream electric vehicles–that is,…
The US Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Association have released their annual overview of motor vehicle crashes and found that the number of traffic fatalities dropped 3.1 percent in 2013. While the number of lives lost on the road in 2013 (32,719) is significant, it reflects a return to relative normalcy after…
Jimmie Johnson is looking to break yet another NASCAR record at Dover. Photo: © NASCAR Only four drivers in NASCAR history have won 10 races at a single track. Jimmie Johnson is looking to become the fifth this Sunday at Dover International Speedway. The other four drivers on that list are hall-of-famers: Dale Earnhardt, Darrell…
Hallelujah! The National Corvette Museum sinkhole has been filled! The United States has spent the past year reeling from the tragedy that befell eight shining examples of America’s sports car—the iconic Corvette—on February 12, 2014 (#NeverForget). That was when eight classic Vettes were swallowed whole by a sinkhole that opened up at the National Corvette…
There are plenty of criterion on which modern small cars are based. Now more than ever, they must be extremely fuel efficient, tech savvy, performance-minded, and stylish. But with more drivers on the road now than ever and the icy months looming ahead of us, safety remains of the utmost importance in the segment. IIHS…
We are a little more than a week away from the kickoff of the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where Mercedes-Benz Chairman Dieter Zetsche will deliver the keynote address and pull the cover back on a semi-autonomous vehicle concept. Built with LG’s Advanced Drive Assistance System, the Mercedes CES concept will be…
In a recent Fast Lane blog post, GM covered five core child vehicle safety tips that all parents need to know. The automaker chose the summer to cover these child vehicle safety tips because “statistics show more children are born in the summer than any other time of the year,” though they purposefully failed to…
Don’t worry, this McConaughey parody is good and weird Last month, Lincoln unleashed two more ads starring rambling lunatic Matthew McConaughey, this time promoting the MKZ and MKZ Hybrid. They were…well, you know, par for the course for the ads: McConaughey simmers while looking into the camera or at some indistinct something somewhere off-screen, generally…
While to many October means haunted hayrides and DVRing Hocus Pocus to watch next weekend, the month also stands for breast cancer awareness. For the fourth year running, Chevy plans to fight breast cancer through various initiatives throughout October. In the last three years alone, the automaker has raised more than $3 million to battle…
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…
Toyota Land Cruiser History The Toyota Land Cruiser was introduced in 1951, an era when the car industry was heavily influenced by World War II transportation. Since then, the Land Cruiser’s reliability and ruggedness have allowed it to become hugely popular, establishing Toyota as a top competitor in the rugged four-wheel-drive vehicle segment. Early History…
If there’s one thing longtime fans of the Gran Turismo franchise can say with any certainty, it’s “Wow, there are a helluva lotta Nissans in this game.” That would be absolutely correct: there have, to date, been 148 Nissan cars in Gran Turismo games available across four generations of PlayStation® consoles. (Note: the 2001 Nissan mm-R…
GT Academy Team RJN took the win at this past Sunday’s race at Silverstone Nissan GT Academy Team RJN took the victory at the Pro-Am this past Sunday at Silverstone. Nick McMillen’s No.80 GT-R NISMO GT3 took first place in the Blancpain Endurance Series event, putting them second in the Pro-Am Cup standings early in…
The National Corvette Museum The National Corvette Museum Hall of Fame has announced three new inductees for 2015. Herb Fishel, Rick Hendrick, and Russ McLean will join the Hall this fall for their contributions to the Corvette brand. Herb Fishel, a former Chevy Racing Director and Executive Director of GM Racing, guided Chevrolet to 12…
The Chicago Auto Show begins next week, and Lincoln is gearing up for its second big debut of the calendar year. (We first saw the all-new Lincoln MKC at Detroit earlier this month.) Next on the agenda is the 2015 Lincoln Navigator, which takes its bow on February 6. The front end is described as…
The popular Kia Rio is back in 2016 with some sharp redesigns and the same peppy speed we’ve come to expect from this sporty sedan. Check out what the 2016 Kia Rio has to offer. [wptab name=”What’s New”] The sporty 2016 Kia Rio What’s New for the 2016 Kia Rio? The 2016 Kia Rio has…
Nick Murray teaches his dog Tui how to properly drive a BMW Photo: Nick Murray via YouTube While the internet is saturated with feline celebrities (our favorites being Grumpy Cat and Lil BUB), few canine superstars have made their mark on the web. But that might be changing soon. Auto enthusiast Nick Murray has a…
Sebastian Vettel overcame a neck injury to take Ferrari’s first victory at the British Grand Prix since 2008 and extend his lead over Formula One title rival Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton finished second after what turned out to be a thrilling finish and a rollercoaster race for the home crowd favorite, who made a stunning recovery…
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