Awards just keep pouring in for Mazda, as Good Housekeeping has named the Mazda3 the “Best Compact” car for 2016, as a part of its collaborative project with Car and Driver, the 2016 Best New Car Awards. What Does CPO Even Mean? Mazda’s Certified Pre-Owned program explained An initial list of 160 vehicles was whittled…
Will the Avista Concept make Buick fans forget about the GNX? Photo: © General Motors Buick-GMC US Vice President Duncan Aldred disappointed gear heads throughout the US in 2015, when he announced Buick would not reveal a GNX concept at the New York Auto Show, but Aldred may have won back those performance car enthusiasts with…
2019 Kia Niro PHEV Photo: Kia Let’s be real — Jeff Bezos likes money. The Amazon founder, chairman, CEO, and President (that’s a lot of titles…) is estimated to be worth $145.3 billion. While Bezos has initiated other ventures like Blue Origin, a human spaceflight startup, Amazon is by far his biggest and most profitable…
This time, Buick gets both psychological and philosophical When it came time to advertise the new lineup of Buick Regal vehicles, Buick decided to turn to classic psychology for some creative inspiration. As a result, each Buick Regal model was attributed to a different aspect of the psyche. For example, the Buick Regal Sportback was…
When someone tells you a Mazda won an award, you can be forgiven for assuming that they meant the MX-5—after all, the Miata is probably Mazda’s best-known vehicle and almost certainly holds the most awards. However, the Mazda lineup has another small award-winner, previously named “Most Loved” by the Consumer Love Index Report. The 2016…
So, the votes are in: the Mazda3 is still cool. For the second year in a row, the Mazda3 has been voted the No. 1 Coolest Car Under $18,000 by the editors of Kelley Blue Book. Of course, last year wasn’t the Mazda3’s first time on the list. No, that came all the way back…
The 2015 Kia Optima, which proved to be the brand’s best-selling car this past month Kia Motors America (KMA) just had its best March ever, selling a record 58,771 vehicles last month, good for an increase of 7.3% over the same period last year. As usual, most of the damage was done by the Korean…
Anton Avdeev and his son bonded with some drifting Photo: YouTube Seeing a father and son bonding is always one way to warm the cockles of the soul. But one father has decided to take father-son bonding time to a whole new level—and gotten it all on tape. Anton Avdeev, a drifter, is known for…
Pierce Brosnan starred in Kia’s Super Bowl ad for the 2016 Sorento February sales figures for Kia Motors America have been released, with the Korean automaker reporting total sales of 44,030 vehicles last month. That number represents a 6.8% increase over the same period last year. Kia’s sales continue to be powered primarily by the…
The Mazda MX-5 Miata has long stood as an icon on the roadways, a two-seat roadster with undeniably fun driving dynamics. Today, the MX-5 Miata is two model years out from the fourth-generation redesign, and continues to be improved, both in its soft top and targa-style hard top versions. More Mazda: If you can’t buy new,…
It’s become a yearly tradition. For the past couple years, we’ve compiled a list of all that year’s vehicles offered in factory-painted shades of green. Due to the overwhelming positive response from readers, and many who voiced frustration at the lack of green cars available today, we’re returning with our 2018 list. This year, there are even…
We think the 2019 Mazda3 is already awe-inspiring, but Mazda plans to show body kits for the Mazda3 and improve its sleek design even more. The company is going to reveal the Mazda3’s new look in the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon show, an event dedicated to body kits and aftermarket parts. Always Improving: Like a…
Kia’s May sales were the company’s best ever in the U.S., largely because of the 2015 Optima. This year marks the 20th anniversary for Kia Motors’ presence in the United States, and as a perfect present for the Korean automaker, Kia’s May sales marked the first time that the company topped 60,000 units sold in…
The Mazda CX-3 takes center stage Photo: Mazda USA via YouTube Remember that spectacular design sketch Mazda revealed last month of the brand-new CX-3 in anticipation of its LA Auto Show reveal? It’s finally time to see if the real thing lives up to the hype of the concept on paper. With the unveiling of the compact…
In its first month of being available nationwide, Telluride demand was incredibly high Photo: Kia Motors Sales were up by 10.2 percent for Kia in March, with 55,814 units sold across the U.S. This marks the best first quarter performance for the Korean automaker since 2016. The increase was no doubt assisted by the all-new…
Ohio sure does love their Chevy Cruzes It’s no secret that the three most popular vehicles in the US, according to sales, are the 2015 Ford F-150, 2015 Chevy Silverado, and the 2015 Toyota Camry, but have you ever wondered what the most uniquely featured vehicles are on a state-by-state basis? The folks at Popular…
Have you ever seen a movie that swings so far below a zero on the 1-10 quality scale that it somehow becomes a 10? We’re talking so-bad-it’s-brilliant fare. Stuff like Troll 2, The Room, and Birdemic. There’s something charming about watching a film that you absolutely know somebody poured their heart and soul into…even when…
The 2015 Scion xB The Scion xB is one of those cars you think you won’t recognize until someone points it out. It’s that toaster-looking contraption that’s similar in shape to the Kia Soul, but hasn’t quite seen the same success. Although it’s a favorite with die-hard fans and lovers of boxes on wheels, Scion…
Over the years, Mazda has created a signature look that is undoubtedly theirs. With its KODO design language and soul red flair, Mazda vehicles cause heads to turn on the streets to admire the cars they would recognize anywhere. What we can learn from the Mazda Kai Concept Having established this strong brand identity, Mazda…
Kia’s July sales were incredibly impressive. As usual, the Soul played a huge part. Okay, maybe not every single record, but still, Kia’s July sales were pretty hot, and that’s saying something, seeing as the Korean automaker just came off its best first half sales performance in the United States in the history of ever….
Kia has renewed its partnership with “El Maestro,” during which Luis Enrique will ride in a Kia Soul and a Kia Optima It’s no secret that Kia wants to be seen as a global brand, something its “Soul Jam” commercial exemplifies. Now, Kia is looking to continue its global campaign by renewing its position as…
He did it again. Sharknado 3 star Brad Keselowski beat Erik Jones in an exciting final lap to take home his first XFINITY Series win in 2015 at the Kentucky 300 this past weekend. While it might have been Keselowski’s first win for the season, it was far from his first success at Kentucky Speedway;…
Is this the future that GM has in mind? During the FT Future of the Car Summit in Detroit, Mike Abelson, vice president of global strategy for General Motors, had a lot to say about GM’s future endeavors. Abelson confirmed the automaker’s commitment to introducing 20 new EVs by 2023, while also debunking rumors of…
The Ford Mustang is one of America’s most recognizable icons, so it makes sense to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a trip to another iconic American landmark—the Empire State Building. On April 16-17, the all-new 2015 Mustang convertible will climb 86 floors of the Empire State Building to the famous observatory, recreating the same feat…
A camouflaged 2016 Kia Niro spotted in Nurburgring The spies over at autoevolution recently caught a glimpse of the upcoming 2016 Kia Niro running some test laps in Nurburgring. The vehicle is an all-new small hybrid crossover SUV that is set to hit the market in the middle of next year. Take a look: Unfortunately,…
If you think Hyundai’s vehicle lineup is mild and predictable, you haven’t seen the bizarre Veloster. This coupe combines the look of a utility hatchback with the soul of a sports vehicle. This two-door model comes in four configurations for the 2016 model year: base, Turbo, Turbo R-Spec, and Rally Edition. Celebrity Rides: Check out the…
Meet the all-new Kia Seltos *hold for applause* Photo: Kia It’s a known fact here at The News Wheel that I’m obsessed with the Kia Stinger. I’ve written plenty of articles about it and I even made an aspirational Instagram account in the event that I do eventually acquire the stylish sport sedan. But when…
The Chicago Auto Show has begun, which for many people means one thing: feeling kind of sad that you didn’t get to go. This can be especially true for Mazda fans, even though the Zoom Zoom brand didn’t really bring anything new to CAS this year. Fortunately, The News Wheel’s team was in the Windy…
In a world saturated with boring beigemobiles, Mazda has become a beacon for interesting, fun vehicles, none of which sell better than the Mazda CX-5, back once again for 2018. One Step Larger: Coming in second in sales is this, the Mazda CX-9 [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2018 Mazda CX-5? Since Mazda…
LeBron James frowns at the idea of parking his luxury K900 next to other cars Back in October, NBA all-star LeBron James was announced as the first-ever “luxury ambassador” for the 2015 Kia K900. That was followed shortly by his first television commercial for the luxury sedan, in which King James pulls up to a…
We live in a country where you are free to be stupid Photo: houstondwiPhotos mp Over the Independence Day holiday weekend, one group of Massachusetts residents decided to get rowdier than the crowd at the Boston Tea Party. Only tea wasn’t their drink of preference. Alcohol was, and lots of it! What resulted was bizarre…
Remember how, back in October, Mazda released the RX-VISION Concept vehicle, and everyone lost their minds? Well, it seems that some people are still looking for them, as the RX-VISION was awarded the title of “Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year” at the 31st Festival Automobile International in Paris, France. This distinction is given…
The Kia Soul led Kia’s April sales to new heights. Kia’s April sales mark several records and milestones for the Korean automaker, which is celebrating 20 years of sales in the United States. Total sales reached 53,676 vehicles, which is a 12.9 percent increase over April 2013. Specifically, the Optima set a monthly sales record,…
BTS arrived at the Grammys in a pair of Hyundai NEXO fuel cell SUVs Photo: Hyundai Although BTS wasn’t nominated for any awards at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday (the audacity), they still got to perform with Lil Nas X for what many are calling one of the most entertaining moments of the…
The interior of the Buick Avista Concept is a beautiful sight to behold Photo: © General Motors Earlier this week, Buick revealed the Avista Concept at the North American International Auto Show and the sleek looking car is already receiving some prestigious awards. The recent honor bestowed upon the new Buick was the Award for…
The award-winning Kia Telluride Photo: Kia In case you missed it, 2019 was a stellar year for Kia as a whole, but more so for the brand-new Telluride SUV. The beastly Kia vehicle took home awards left and right throughout the year and capped off 2019 by winning the “Triple Crown” of prestigious automotive awards:…
Mazda will be returning to Italy this April to participate in the biggest design festival, Milan Design Week, which draws the creativity of numerous artists, architects, labels, and visionaries. This year, Mazda will be a main sponsor of the Brera Design District’s Fuorisalone event (part of the Milan Furniture Fair). But the automaker’s participation isn’t limited…
The Mazda CX-5 has earned another Top Safety Pick Plus title from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This makes the sixth year in a row that the CX-5 has earned top crash rating from IIHS, which becomes harder to achieve each year. Quality in Craft: Mazda’s Kodo Soul of Motion design The IIHS award guidelines…
Josh Jacobs reflects on what it meant to him growing up homeless Photo: Kia Last year, when almost every major brand was shelling out millions of dollars to get a 30-second Super Bowl spot to help sell their products, Kia created a scholarship for students who didn’t have the means to go to college. For…
Mazda recently announced that it would be revealing its newest redesigned SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show: the high-end, three-row mid-size CX-9, imbued with the latest in KODO-Soul of Motion design and SKYACTIV technology. Here is the official teaser image, and it is sweeeeeet It is too bad that Mazda has a real problem…
As the world prepares for a new James Bond, I propose something radical: let the superspy drive a Corvette instead of an Aston Martin. James Bond might have met his match. And his name? Chaplin. Simon Chaplin. Earlier this week, Simon Chaplin was attempting to get away from police in Carmarthenshire in Wales when he…
For the latest model year, the Mazda3 Sedan gained a major update — the addition of a turbo engine option that far surpasses the model’s previous 186-horsepower mill. This new dynamo, which tops out at 250 horsepower, enables it to launch the Mazda3 from 0-60 in just 8 seconds You can choose from seven different…
The 2016 Honda Civic sedan Edmunds.com and Parents magazine have once again joined forces to create a 10 Best Family Cars list for 2016, which honors family-friendly vehicles that excel in the areas of safety, convenience features, performance, design and value. Honda made two appearances on this year’s list, thanks to the completely redesigned 2016…
Byung Mo Ahn This week, Kia Motors Corporation announced that longtime company man Byung Mo Ahn will assume the role of Vice Chairman, effective immediately. As group vice chairman and the CEO of Kia Motors America (KMA) and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG), Ahn will serve as one of the driving forces for a brand…
What is it about cars that gives them such a personality? Animators and storytellers have been taking advantage of this undeniable phenomenon for years, breathing life into cars to create some of the most lovable fictional characters of all time. But which cartoon cars do we love the most? Here’s our list of the top…
The 2016 Kia Optima (above) and the 2016 Kia Sedona were named AutoPacific’s 2016 Ideal Vehicle Award winners in their segments If there was an Olympics for the automotive industry, we’re pretty sure that Kia would be bringing home the gold in almost every event. The South Korean carmaker has been raking in the awards…
Hyundai Hope on Wheels ambassador Ashley Burnette shares her handprint Photo: Hyundai Hope on Wheels As Hyundai Hope on Wheels launches its 2015 campaign, welcoming new celebrity ambassadors like Melanie Fiona and Rosci Diaz, it’s the perfect time to look back on the history of Hyundai Hope on Wheels and the difference it’s made in…
The Kia Trail’ster reveal at the Chicago Auto Show This morning, Kia kicked off the Chicago Auto Show by unveiling an awesome concept vehicle that we really, really hope makes it to production someday. The electric all-wheel-drive Trail-ster concept takes everything we already love about the Kia Soul and adds some bad-assery to make this…
Download the Miata Pack for free in Forza Horizon 2 to get the 2005 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5 Photo: Mazda, Forza Horizon 2 Want a free car? Who doesn’t! While Mazda and Microsoft aren’t giving away the real thing, they’re teaming up to offer an exclusive free download of the redesigned 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata in…
Well, the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer has just been released (and no, for better or worse, it’s not a RickRoll this time). In case you haven’t seen it yet, here ya go: Obviously, everyone here at the office is really jazzed about this two-minute teaser. Unfortunately, we write for an automotive…
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