Photo: Chevrolet 2020 was a rough year in many respects, but it wasn’t too bad for the Chevy Bolt. This peppy little EV managed to move over 20,000 models. And thanks to that figure, it made Chevrolet the best-selling mass-market EV brand. Here’s a look at its sales figures. Help Your Chevy Go the Distance:…
The new Need for Speed video game will be released November 3rd Photo:© Ghost Games With only a couple weeks remaining before its official release in early November, GameSpot has finally released the full list of cars that will be featured in the new Need for Speed video game. There will be 51 automobiles available for…
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Photo: Chevrolet Ever since the 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray was announced, auto enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting its arrival. Even though the new Stingray won’t begin production until February, it’s already sold out, according to Barry Engle, the president of General Motors North America. Learn More: All About the 2020 Corvette…
Justin Thomas tees off on the 17th hole during the final round at the 2019 BMW Championship Photo: BMW It was a historic tournament for Justin Thomas, who recently took the top spot at the 2019 BMW Championship at the Medinah Country Club in Illinois. The 26-year-old pro took an early lead and continued to…
2022 Audi S3 Photo: Audi The A3 has been a part of the Audi lineup since 1996 when it was initially introduced solely to the European market to battle the Volkswagen Golf. Now available in the U.S., the new A3 (and the performance-based S3 variant) has been much-anticipated due to Audi skipping the 2021 model…
A scene from the Buick commercial that aired during last year’s gross display of football decadence With the conclusion of Sunday’s football matches, we now know that February’s THE LARGE GAME™®© will pit either the cold cheese team helmed by Cheddar-Hat Insurance Man or the red-and-black bird team led by Who is This Boring Person…
Photo: Toyota Europe In early 2019, we heard rumors that Toyota wanted to make a hot hatch variant of the Corolla, the bestselling nameplate in the history of automobiles. Now those rumors have grown into more than just doubtful speculation, and though Toyota has yet to make an official announcement, there’s good reason to believe…
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer It’s no great secret that sales of the Lancer haven’t been quite what Mitsubishi thinks it’s capable, even in spite of October sales in the US that were 17.5% better than they were the year prior. As such, it’s entirely possible that the namebadge will be going the way of its EVO…
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray hardtop convertible Photo: Chevrolet Hot on the heels of the all-new 2020 Corvette Stingray coupe, Chevrolet is introducing its groundbreaking mid-engine sports car in a hardtop convertible configuration. “We put the world on notice when we introduced the first mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette a few months ago, and now we’re raising…
VW brought seven innovative concepts to Georgia Photo: Volkswagen Every year, automotive enthusiasts gather in Savannah, Georgia, to see exciting new vehicles from a variety of European automakers. For 2019, Volkswagen showcased seven inspiring concepts at SOWO: The European Experience in mid-May. From a trail-ready Tiguan to a party-themed Golf GTI, VW brought something for…
While all eyes were on the 24 Hours of Daytona, Honda sneaked in an impressive 1-2 finish in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge series, which took place on the Friday before the main event. The series marked the Honda Civic Type R TCR’s North American racing debut, which Honda partner JAS Motorsport developed in Italy…
Could a future Ford Focus rival built by Mitsubishi using the style seen in the Outlander PHEV Concept-S? It was announced back in September that Mitsubishi and Fiat had signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on a midsize pickup truck for the European market. Reports out of the United Kingdom suggest that Mitsubishi…
1964 Ford Mustang Photo: Wikimedia Are classic cars a hot investment? It appears that the jury is still out on that one. Although classic cars have risen in value over the last 30 years, investing in a classic motor is not a guaranteed way to earn a decent crust. In fact, if you buy the…
America isn’t known for its vast array of hot hatches (no matter how much we beg automakers to bring them our way). Sure, you have your Ford Focus ST, your VW Golf GTI, and your MazdaSpeed3, but compared to other countries, our hot hatch population is sorely lacking. The latest rumored hot hatch that probably…
A recognizable, adventurous compact SUV, the Volkswagen Tiguan has a old-fashioned style all its own. A popular vehicle in VW’s lineup, the dependable Tiguan returns for the 2016 model year–before it receives a design overhaul for 2017. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan? The Volkswagen Tiguan adds the new MIB II infotainment…
Volkswagen makes well-engineered, robust vehicles, and the Tiguan crossover is no exception. Sharing the same platform as the VW Golf, this two-row seater is celebrating its 10-year production anniversary with a new generation–in Europe, at least. Sporting some much-needed updates to remain competitive in the global market, the latest Tiguan is a fine entry in the VW lineup…
150 new hires will help bring ID.4 production to the U.S. Photo: Volkswagen Volkswagen is currently preparing for massive changes and exciting updates. As 2020 heads into its final stretch, the automaker is getting ready to unleash new vehicles for 2001. Among these is the highly anticipated ID.4 electric SUV, which will begin production on…
There is no questioning that five-door vehicles are popular once again, both as hatchbacks or wagon vehicles. While the rest of the internet constantly wonders “Will it waffle?”, every introduction of a new or redesigned small car seems to be met with the car press asking “Will it wagon?” At one time, America had the Cadillac…
At The News Wheel, we’ve taken a jaunt through Wisconsin before — but America’s Dairyland has so many more fun and quirky roadside attractions. Brighten up your next road trip through the Badger State with these three Wisconsin roadside attractions. Get More Per Mile: How to Increase Your Fuel Efficiency in 2019 House on the…
The new Envision commercial was first broadcasted during the U.S. Open golf tournament It’s been an interesting year for Buick when it comes to its advertising. Not only did GM’s entry-level luxury brand run its first ever Super Bowl commercial earlier this year, but the brand has also been publishing web-only videos to its YouTube…
Volkswagen had a perfectly wunderbar evening last night at the AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Awards, where the automobile manufacturer was recognized with six honors. Those titles include “Most Innnovative Company 2015,” first place in the categories of “Networked Vehicles,” “Vehicle Concepts,” “Conventional Drives,” and “Safety Systems,” and biggest of all, the distinction of “Most Innovative Car Manufacturer of…
Future VW EVs will be faster, have greater range, and more battery power Photo: Volkswagen Volkswagen recently launched the highly anticipated ID.4, but this was only the beginning of the automaker’s journey in EV land. VW is looking to adopt new technologies that will make the next generation of EVs even more powerful. The automaker…
© General Motors Here’s a question you may not have ever asked: what if your vehicle’s headlights were capable of responding to the movement of your eyes, moving to more clearly illuminate the areas in your line of vision? Surely, it would make night-time driving a lot safer, wouldn’t it? Well, turns out that GM’s…
The Vette-powered, Mobile Bathroom hot rod that sold on eBay for over four grand They said it couldn’t be done, but we’ve actually managed to stumble across something even weirder than the Astroturf-outfitted VW Golf we showed you earlier today: a Mobile Bathroom hot rod equipped with a 1965 C2 Corvette engine. Yup. The unholy…
The Hyundai Veloster is truly a one-of-a-kind vehicle. Its sporty design gives it the appearance of a coupe, while its hatchback makes it one of the more practical small cars on the market. And now, Vincentric has awarded the Veloster with the title of Best Value in America in the subcompact segment—not for the first…
The 2015 Kia Soul, which is too cool for school (just kidding, it made KBB’s 10 Best Back-to-School Cars, too!) For the fourth consecutive year, Kelley Blue Book has recognized the Soul as one of the coolest affordable cars on the market. Makes sense—nothing says “cool” like dancing, anthropomorphized hamsters. That one with the sunglasses…
With a perfect score of 100% in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) earns a significant distinction — 2018 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality. Learn More: Volkswagen Golf models named to 10Best list The 2018 Corporate Equality Index created by the HRC…
The 2015 Jeep Renegade was one of two FCA models named to KBB.com’s “10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000” list Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) took home two more wins when Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com put not one but two FCA models on its “10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000” list. Among the honored vehicles were the…
Find the main ways to travel in and out of Portland, Oregon Photo: R0Ng via CC Portland is the largest city in Oregon, famous for also being one of the greenest in the world. If you love the outdoors, bicycles, beer, coffee, and tolerable weather all-year ’round, this is the place to be. Recommended Modes…
The all-new 2015 Corvette Z06 is currently “hot” Like the Paris Hilton of car insurers, Hagerty Insurance has once again declared what’s hot and what’s not with the release of its annual Hagerty Hot List 2015. Chevrolet landed two of its sports cars on the top ten list, with the American automaker’s Corvette Z06 and…
Reto Brun is now the Director of Design at the refocused Volkswagen brand studio located in Santa Monica, California Photo: Volkswagen Media The new Volkswagen brand studio located in Santa Monica, California, is now under the direction of Reto Brun, who has accepted the position and title as Director of Design. According to Volkswagen, the…
From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound impact on the presidents themselves. As the most powerful person in the country, the President of the United States needs a powerful set of wheels…
VW sees a lucrative market in stylish performance EVs Photo: Volkswagen Who doesn’t love a sleek and stylish high-performance vehicle? For drivers who love faster speeds, greater torque, and enhanced maneuverability, a performance vehicle can turn any road trip into an adventure. When most enthusiasts think of performance, electric vehicles aren’t typically top of mind….
Light plays off the S-curve of the Mazda CX-30 in unique ways Photo: Mazda Mazda has been earning high marks on safety ratings for its vehicles. Recently, the Mazda MX-30 and CX-30 were put to the test by European safety evaluators, and they even conquered the dreaded moose test. Here’s a look at how these…
Hostel Photo: arjun mehta Georgia is home to delicious peaches and fantastic cities. However, it also contains unique hotels, which are great to stay in when you want to take a break from the ordinary on your road trip. Take the Scenic Route: The most beautiful drives in Georgia The Hostel in the Forest,…
2016 Lincoln MKX If you are a cheapskate with a bad memory who totally blanked on getting your significant other a Valentine’s Day gift, just tell them, “Honey, it’s okay. I entered to win a three-day, two-night getaway at one of six wonderful locations.” That’ll totally fit the bill. Lincoln Automotive Financial Services is running…
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf family were the only VW vehicles that saw sales improvements last month Volkswagen of America sold 23,504 total units last month, representing a .04% sales bump compared to January 2014. That infinitesimal increase was fueled primarily by the Jetta family and the acclaimed Golf family, with the all-new Golf delivering 2,040…
Joe Avila; Miguel Nieves, President, Board of Director, Red Cross; Gabriel Lopez, President, Ford Mexico Inexplicably, more than three months after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico is still struggling to get back on its feet. While there are those in positions of power who are presumably too busy golfing to consider the needs of the people…
After evaluating over 150 sport utility vehicles, trucks, and cars on their value, technology, fuel efficiency, practicality and driving performance, the editorial staff at MotorWeek has determined the Volkswagen Atlas as the Best Large Utility in its 2018 Drivers’ Choice Awards. Learn Why: You need to rotate your tires “Even though Volkswagen was a bit…
When you’re driving through Kentucky, there’s more to see than breathtaking landscapes. Kentucky is brimming with quirky and historic roadside attractions. Whether you want to snap selfies with dinosaurs, enjoy a bucket of famous fried chicken, or drool over some gorgeous Corvettes, Kentucky’s highways are your path to fun. Road Trip Ready: The 2019 Chevy…
The Mitsubishi i SE got the best overall Fuel economy of any hatchback with 116 MPGe Highway. Consumer Reports has unveiled its list of the 2014 models with best and worst fuel economy, ranking vehicles by segment. Rather than simply create a list that accounts for every vehicle available on the road, Consumer Reports bears…
Nissan Sports Sedan Concept Cadillac Elmiraj Concept These cars are brand-new offerings, some of which have been under wraps until the show. Season Debut Cars These are cars that have debuted this season at other auto shows, and are making an appearance in Chicago. Audi 2015 A3 BMW 2015 i3 BMW 2015 M3 Sedan BMW…
William Shatner acting his heart out in new Volkswagen ad Octogenarian Canadian actor and “singer” William Shatner is the star of a new German Volkswagen commercial, which features the Shat doing what he does best: playing a slightly fictionalized version of himself. The video plays off of Shatner’s association with his most iconic character, veteran…
[wptab name=’The Road to Geneva-mania’] An Introduction: The Road to Geneva-mania Mitsubishi is promising an all-new concept SUV for the 2015 Geneva Motor Show with two shadowy images that strongly imply a design study unlike anything we’ve ever seen before from the brand: At least that’s what shadowy teaser images tend to want you to…
Though not nearly as shameless, fame-hungry, or orange as their father, Donald Trump’s three adult children also share his knack for making headlines every now and again, occasionally challenging the old adage that “there’s no such thing as bad publicity.” So if you pay attention to the news, Twitter, or reruns of The Apprentice, you…
Donald Trump wears his face mask like a good boy while looking at a Ford GT last Thursday Photo: Ford Last week, Donald Trump visited Ford’s Rawsonville Components Plant and bragged about how he wouldn’t wear a protective face mask for the media. He did, however, totally wear a mask while looking at a collection…
Mercedes-Benz has been one of the industry leaders in developing driverless technology Photo: © Terry Shea In an effort to find out which consumers would be most likely to purchase self-driving cars, research and software company MaritzCX conducted a survey of more 12,000 vehicle owners earlier this year and the results showed that luxury car…
The 2019 Toyota Avalon, 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, and 2018 Toyota Camry were the stars of the show at this year’s Texas Auto Writers Association’s (TAWA) Texas Auto Roundup, earning the top spots in the full-size car, compact car, and midsize car categories, respectively. Nearly 50 TAWA journalists evaluated the cars throughout two days of…
As more and more auto consumers continue to favor the SUV and crossover segments, there aren’t as many wagons still available on the market. However, the Subaru Outback continues to be an outlier as an affordable wagon that carries a starting MSRP in the mid-$20,000s. Each 2017 Subaru Outback boasts ground clearance of 8.7 inches…
Are you wowed by all the visible details? I sure am Photo: Volkswagen When it comes to reporting car news, nothing tops the pure visceral excitement of discussing a teaser image. What could be more enthralling than analyzing a vague, murky picture that basically reveals nothing? Well, probably a lot of things, actually. That said,…
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