Photo: Kia Each year, eco-conscious organization Green Car Reports announces its list of contenders for the honor of being called the best fuel-efficient car. The Kia Niro EV was named a Best Car to Buy 2020 nominee along with just two other vehicles: the Audi e-tron and the Porsche Taycan. The team at GCR is…
The award-winning interior of the 2015 Kia Sedona Everything’s coming up Sedona! The day after Kia’s new minivan earned a 5-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA, it racked up another honor by landing on the 2015 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors list. The editors at WardsAuto recognized the 2015 Kia Sedona for its stylish and…
The 2016 Ford F-150, which will be available with a clean natural… Though Halloween may be over, the fine autumn weather will still facilitate… The 2016 Kia Soul was recently crowned the Best Urban Vehicle at… Ford offers its pickup trucks in all kinds of colors, but according… If Americans were to recount a list…
Seven Chevy vehicles—including the Corvette Stingray, Traverse, Colorado, Camaro, Impala, Silverado 1500, and Tahoe—have been named among the most popular in their respective segments by the experts at Edmunds.com. In addition, the Stingray and Traverse each took home the title of Top Rated Vehicle in their respective segments. Chevy’s Most Popular on Edmunds.com Award Winners RELATED:…
Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2015: The new Volkswagen Golf Just a week after the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI was awarded the title of Yahoo Autos Car of the Year, the rest of the Golf family has gotten its due after being named Green Car Reports’ Best Car to Buy 2015. The VW…
According to Kia, sales of the iconic Soul have been up approximately… Many Kia fans were disappointed to learn that the Soul EV was… The Kia Soul has been a staple of the Kia lineup since… For the third consecutive year, the Kia Sorento and Soul have been… The all-new 2020 Kia Soul is officially…
Kia’s hybrid and electric vehicles are a significant reason why the automaker… A three-year project aimed to further advance the technology of electric vehicles… Plug-in vehicles so far have generally all come in the same flavor: small… One of the biggest problems bemoaned by electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle… If you are looking for a stylish…
When it comes to iconic Kia vehicles, most people immediately think of the award-winning Kia Soul. From dancing hamsters to intriguing concepts, the Soul has been a staple of the Kia brand for more than ten years and continues to impress drivers worldwide. To celebrate this vehicle’s remarkable history, we thought we’d take a brief…
The 2014 Geneva Motor Show is upon us, and automakers from the world over are trotting out their best and boldest for auto enthusiasts around the globe to see. Here’s a look at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show lineup for world and European debuts from some of the most prominent brands: Alfa Romeo The 4C…
What’s New For The 2015 Kia Soul? Consumers will enjoy a few… Vincentric, the automotive industry’s leading source of cost-of-ownership data and analysis, has… After its successful launch in California late last year, Kia has announced… U.S. News & World Report has revealed its 2015 list of the… Kia’s 2014 momentum has carried into the…
The Kia Niro EV is just one of the brand’s eco-friendly models Photo: Kia Motors In Europe, many companies are attempting to lower emissions to help protect the Earth from the disastrous effects of climate change. With Kia’s commitment — in partnership with Hyundai Motors — to create 44 eco-friendly models by 2025, it makes…
Nissan Cube Discontinued for 2015 It was only a matter of time, wasn’t it? Love it or hate it, the Nissan Cube was never meant to hang around for too long. Much like with the Murano CrossCabriolet, which has also been discontinued, everyone who really wanted one of the peculiar vehicles already went out and…
First Mazda delivers a stunning unveiling of the new MX-5 Miata in an exclusive Duran Duran concert last night. Now, Mazda has released a 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata gallery featuring the best images of the fourth generation roadster. And, all we at The News Wheel can say is… boy does it look a LOT better than it did with…
Of the numerous leading men who have passed through Hollywood over the years, Steve McQueen certainly has the most exciting life story. From his globe-trotting adolescence to his adrenaline-fueled racing obsession, McQueen’s life was never boring. While we’re still waiting for a big-screen biopic to come around, Motorbooks has released a creative, fitting way to tell McQueen’s story:…
The 2015 Kia Soul What’s New For The 2015 Kia Soul? Consumers will enjoy a few more choices with the new 2015 Kia Soul. There’s a new telematics package and the upper trim levels now offer leather seating. 2015 Kia Soul Exterior The exterior of the all-new Kia Soul strikes a truly singular profile. Its…
What exactly is KODO – Soul of Motion about? In recent years, with every new or redesigned Mazda model debuting, we’ve heard the automaker’s “revolutionary” design language mentioned. While we appreciate the effect it has had on the automaker’s lineup—yielding some very sleek, attractive cars—the actual philosophy needs more explanation. If you’ve ever wondered what Mazda’s…
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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,…
Autotrader has been providing helpful insights to car buyers and sellers since… Each year at the New York Auto Show, vehicles from varying segments… It should come as no surprise that the newly designed 2020 Kia… Consumer Guide® Automotive recently announced their list of best vehicles to buy… Having the perfect family car is a…
2018 Kia Soul A car ride could mean abundant joy or full-on terror for your furry family member. No matter what type of traveler your dog is, he or she will feel better when riding in a Kia Soul. According to the editors at U.S. News & World Report, the 2018 Kia Soul is one…
The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe is heading into its eagerly anticipated fourth… The Chevrolet Trax is the brand’s compact urban-friendly crossover. It combines the… The 2019 Kia Soul is a great family vehicle with its unmistakable boxy… The 2019 XT4 is undoubtedly one of Cadillac’s most exciting model releases… The GMC Terrain just posted its best…
2015 Ford F-150 Ford came up big in J.D. Power’s 2015 US Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study, taking home three awards in three separate segments. The C-MAX topped the Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle segment, beating out the Kia Soul. The Ford F-150 was the champion of the Large Light-Duty Pickup class, topping the offerings…
If you’ve been feeling down because your “old” Kia doesn’t offer Apple… While some people have made (and in many cases, already broken) New… Another holiday season has come to a close, and so too has… There are a lot of automotive figures from 1991 that motorists would… To paraphrase Boyz II Men, it’s so…
The Kia Soul helped Kia earn record-breaking August sales August was the month of Kia Motors America. The South Korean carmaker recently reported best-ever August sales this past month, selling a total of 58,897 vehicles. This is a 7.7% increase compared to last year and is the fourth straight month of sales records for the…
A Lexus fit for a king/superhero When the first trailer for Avengers: Infinity War was finally released a few weeks back, it didn’t take long at all for it to become the most-viewed movie trailer in YouTube’s history. Fortunately, comic book fans have another upcoming entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to hold them over until Infinity War…
Recent EV models look very sharp, from the latest Chevrolet Volt to the sporty BMW i8. Charging them, however, requires special cables and plugs for the fastest possible charge, and some drivers might see those as unsightly additions to their garage. Nissan has decided to eliminate the cords and work toward a charging method that only…
As part of its Plan S strategy to introduce 11 dedicated EVs… The all-new 2021 Kia Sorento was revealed to the public late last… Quite possibly the most iconic place to be on New Year’s Eve… Following the introduction of the completely redesigned 2021 Sorento, Kia has unveiled… Reliability is a key characteristic drivers look…
It’s well known that Kia is the official automotive sponsor of the… If there was a yearbook for the automotive industry, we’re pretty sure… April showers brought more than just flowers in the month of May… Kia wants to make being a mother easier than ever, which is… The Kia brand has been picking up…
Mazda has been redesigning its vehicle lineup since the introduction of the CX-5 back in 2012, when it became the first Mazda to be decked out in KODO design and SKYACTIV tech. Since then, the Zoom Zoom brand has gradually remade its lineup, paring down weight and adding style to create a solid, good-looking line…
Even your 2014 Kia Soul can get it If you’ve been feeling down because your “old” Kia doesn’t offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, fret no more. These days, the technology has become as ubiquitous as air conditioning and cruise control (though some base model cars don’t even offer the latter if you can believe…
BMW Concept Gran Coupé, Head light Many automakers tout their fancily-named, run-of-the-mill design philosophy as if it’s their biggest selling point. Some even use their design approach as a red herring to produce and sell good-looking vehicles that don’t perform well at all. What about BMW? Does the Bavarian automaker have a design philosophy that’s…
For the last 20 years, the Kia lineup has changed in many… When Kia introduced the Rio to the U.S. in 2006, only a… The 2018 Kia Rio has moved the automaker’s number of highly-rated safety… In-vehicle infotainment technology can transform your drive from boring and something you… We’ve looked at the origins of vehicle…
Supermodel Bar Refaeli is the star of Buick’s new Happiness Body Shop video Photo: Buick via YouTube As part of its promotion for the 24 Hours of Happiness Test Drive program, Buick has released a video featuring supermodel Bar Refaeli to demonstrate how to incorporate yoga into your daily driving commute. The video is narrated by yoga…
The Mazda CX-5 has earned another Top Safety Pick Plus title from the… A new Mazda rumor is circulating, this time starting from Australia and,… Mazda North America has reported its July 2018 sales, and at the… Mazda has really been killing it in sales lately, with the past… Mazda has three crossovers in its lineup:…
A 2015 Kia Sorento is up for grabs in the #KiaVoiceFans Sweepstakes. Calling all fans of The Voice and family-friendly vehicles: the #KiaVoiceFans Sweepstakes is your chance to win an all-new 2015 Kia Sorento Limited. And the best part? You’ll get to interact with star artists from The Voice as you try to win. Captivating…
Mazda vehicles are famous for their sleek, sculpted styling — and thanks… If you’re an entrepreneur, you know that good branding can give your… It’s been about a decade since Mazda first teased the diesel-powered Mazda6,… Hot on the heels of the new SKYACTIV-X gasoline engine, Mazda is… The 2019 Mazda6 just earned the Top…
The Mazda CX-9 is the brand’s largest crossover, and in the past few years has gained the title of the brand’s flagship. It offers the most of Mazda’s crossover qualities, from its seven-passenger seating to its lavish and luxurious Signature trim. Meet the Family: Explore the whole Mazda crossover lineup [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New…
The Mazda3 is one of the most popular compact cars on the market—and for good reason. Available as either a 4-door sedan or a 5-door hatchback, the 2017 Mazda3 is the ideal car both for small families looking for a practical car, and for young professionals who want an exciting ride. No matter your wants…
Mazda has three crossovers in its lineup: the CX-9, CX-5, and CX-3. The former two tend to get a lot of attention, as the CX-9 is Mazda’s largest flagship, and the CX-5 is the most recently redesigned of the three that constitutes the majority of the brand’s sales. However, Mazda continues to care deeply for…
At the top of the Mazda lineup is the three-row flagship crossover, the 2018 CX-9, nicely updated for the new model year, and available with the very best that the brand has to offer. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2018 Mazda CX-9? For 2018, like much of the Mazda lineup, the CX-9 is…
Despite Mazda’s reluctance to adopt hybrid or electric engines into its main… Last month, Mazda posted a teaser video on its YouTube channel of… In 2011, Mazda introduced its new Skyactiv-G high-compression engine technology, which has… Mazda has achieved some great things with its engineering. Its SKYACTIV engines… Once more, Mazda can look smug at…
Each year, influential female creators and entrepreneurs from around the country gather… For the third consecutive year, Kia Motors America is returning as the… Kia wants to make being a mother easier than ever, which is… Kia Motors America is currently serving as the Presenting Sponsor and Official…
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The Ford F-150 is the winner of the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy award. Thing is, you have heard this one before, because this is now seven straight years that the truck has pulled down the award from KBB. Ford’s Toughest Yet: All-new 2021 F-150 offers 14,000…
As Masamichi Kogai entered the stage last night to reveal Mazda’s new, mysterious maybe-yes-maybe-no rotary sports car concept, two thoughts crossed my mind. First, I thought “Man, it is a good thing that Mazda CEO Masamichi Kogai doesn’t have epilepsy.” Watching the live feed, the sheer number of blinding camera flashes made the feed look…
The 2016 Mazda MX-5 is the spirit of fun turned to metal and fire. If sports cars are supposed to be like predators (which we have mentioned before), then the 2016 MX-5 is like an ocelot bounding gleefully through the branches, while its competition bulls its way through the underbrush. The MX-5 is skipping school with…
For a second year in a row, Ford walked out of Sin… The rear-wheel drive Maverick is a classic car from Ford’s golden age… Among Chevrolet’s many entries at this year’s SEMA Show is the Chevelle… Chevrolet has introduced a slew of new concepts to start off the 2016 SEMA… Intended to show off GM’s new Alaskan…
Jazz may not be as popular or influential as it once was, but it’s still a musical genre bursting with energy, emotion, and creativity. Even if you think of jazz as hopelessly boring, old-fashioned, or snobbish, you’ll be pleasantly surprised once you start exploring all it has to offer. Today is International Jazz Day, and…
Everyone’s favorite subcompact crossover SUV is back, and the 2019 Mazda CX-3 stretches the limit of Mazda’s attractive KODO design language with some sleek upgrades to the exterior, interior, and powertrain. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2019 Mazda CX-3? For 2019, the Mazda CX-3 has been refreshed with some quality refinements. Chrome accents…
The Vatican is raffling off one of Pope Francis’ famously compact Popemobiles Image: Mike Licht, CC Pope Francis is holding a raffle to raise money for the poor, and the grand prize will put your own paltry Church Bingo Night winnings to shame: it’s a used Popemobile! Yes, rather than just selling his old 4×4…
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