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2023 Honda CR-V Overview
Photo: Honda The popular Honda CR-V compact SUV is back for 2023 with an all-new model. Entering its sixth generation since 1995, it features new styling and larger dimensions. In 2022, the CR-V was the second bestselling SUV and seventh bestselling vehicle overall in the United States. Can the latest improvements push the model even…
Honda Commences Testing on EV Commuter Vehicle in Japan
While the concept of the commuter car hasn’t quite taken off in the United States yet, they are all the rage in Japan because of their ability to efficiently traverse across cityscapes without the emissions of a regular automobile. Honda is looking to capitalize on the small car’s successes in Japan with testing of its…
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Honda Fit Infographic: How Much of the Holidays Can You Fit Into a Fit?
A new Honda Fit infographic tells us how much holiday junk you can fit inside that trunk A new (and remarkably slight, albeit festive) infographic we just received from Honda finally answers the age-old question: how many gifts would a Honda Fit fit, if a Honda Fit could fit gifts? Apparently, the answer depends on…
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The 2015 Honda Fit has received a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the highest score possible from the government organization. Additionally, the Fit has earned both a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and an NCAP 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the NHTSA for 2015. “The Fit…
2015 Honda Pilot Overview
2015 Honda Pilot The Honda Pilot is mostly unchanged for 2015, but gets a new mid-priced Special Edition trim. 2015 Honda Pilot Exterior Despite being a crossover, the 2015 Honda Pilot seems to play the role of SUV with a boxy, brash, and muscular exterior design that makes it stand out among today’s rounder crossovers….
Takata airbag crisis affects millions globally, impacting Audi, BMW, and more
The Takata airbag scandal has affected millions, linking defective airbags to injuries and fatalities.
Will Acura NSX Type R and Convertible Models be Coming to the US?
The rumored Type R version of the NSX likely would not feature the same hybrid powertrain as the standard NSX NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick may have bid $1.2 million for the right to purchase the first 2017 Acura NSX at this past January’s Barrett-Jackson Auction, but he may have to dish out even more…
Everything We Know So Far About the 2022 Cadillac Escalade
2021 Escalade shown above Photo: Cadillac Cadillac’s flagship SUV was all-new for the 2021 model year, but that doesn’t mean its 2022 incarnation will simply be a carryover model. The luxury automaker gave the iconic SUV a handful of fresh new features for the latest model year. Here’s an overview of what we know so…
North American Truck of the Year Archives
What’s better than a threepeat? A fourpeat, naturally. And Ford has secured… Ford has pulled a Michael Jordan, winning its third consecutive North American… The first round of voting for the prestigious North American Truck of… The all-new 2017 Honda Ridgeline scooped up one of the auto world’s… Nissan has made it very clear this…
Ford Focus Archives
Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together? Ford sure… A wannabe thief in the U.K. lost his focus last weekend when… The Ford Focus is having a banner year in Europe, delivering a… According to a new Ford-backed survey, 32 percent of 5,000 dog owners… Ford is expected to end production of…
Car ads Archives
In the last 20 years, television has changed. A lot. It wasn’t… The automotive industry is worth a staggering amount of money. A significant factor in this massive revenue are the ads released by the industry. But what is it exactly what makes these ads so good at selling?… Those following along with Mitsubishi news…
compact crossover Archives
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…
Shocking: Ford Wants to Make a Profitable $20K EV
Ford is working on building an EV that starts around $20,000 but is still profitable Photo: Ford One of the major keys to gaining the advantage in the ongoing EV wars is finding that sweet spot with price. Ford Motor Company is already well on the path with its all-new 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, which…
Ford Maverick Lariat Interior Inspired by Fancy Shoes and a Chinese Food Run
These snazzy Levi’s shoes inspired the high-end interior of the 2022 Ford Maverick Lariat Photo: Ford Inspiration can strike anywhere and anytime — including the moments before digging into some tantalizing takeout. Just ask Rob Brancheau, colors and material designer for the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick, who happened upon his muse for the compact truck’s…
2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid Gets 42 City MPG, Ackchyually
The 2022 Ford Maverick hybrid returns 42 mpg in the city Photo: Ford Classic case of jumping the gun! When Ford revealed its 2022 Maverick, they said the compact pickup’s standard hybrid engine would make an impressive 40 mpg. Welp, it turns out that the 2022 Ford Maverick hybrid will actually make 42 mpg in…
How Your Car Measures Gas and Why it Lies to You
Have you ever noticed that after filling up your car’s gas tank it sits on “F” for a weirdly long time? I mean, you start burning gas as soon as you start moving, so shouldn’t it start slowly ticking down as soon as you move? It turns out that fuel gauges aren’t all that accurate,…
Reviews Archives
The CR-V is well positioned to continue improving and maintain its dominance in the compact SUV segment… Check out the latest gadget for drivers who want to accessorize the… This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel… This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel… This article…
McLaren’s Amazon Documentary Has Aged Extremely Poorly
At the start of the year, Amazon Prime launched a well-produced Formula One documentary called GRAND PRIX Driver, which followed the McLaren Racing team during the off season and pre-season tests of 2017. As an F1 fan, I eagerly and quickly watched the entirety of the disappointingly short series — four episodes in total. But…
BMW Wants to Revolutionize the Way You Drive
Photo: BMW At the Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona, the BMW Group introduced the BMW Natural Interaction System. Designed to intuitively engage with drivers, this advanced system pays attention to your every move, allowing you to use your voice and gestures to interact with the vehicle. With that said, here’s a look at how…
4 Common Dashboard Lights and What They Mean
Unless you’ve memorized your car’s owner’s manual, you’ve probably been confused by a light or two on your dashboard. They’re not always the most straightforward warnings, and our minds usually jump to the worst possible conclusion: the car is falling apart and it’s going to cost thousands of dollars to repair. Before you panic, you…
crash tests Archives
The Volvo Cars Safety Centre, which is responsible for the automaker’s safety ambitions, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.… The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent is kicking things off the right way… It’s getting increasingly difficult to earn the IIHS’s Top Safety Pick+ award,… A few years ago, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety started doing……
In the Rearview: Rosberg Out, Gordon In, Toyota Says Toodle-loo Dum-Dums!
Welcome to In the Rearview, where we take you on your very own journey back over the previous week to hear about some of the top news stories on The News Wheel. First up, we have the Dodge Challenger GT receiving four wheel drive to deliver righteous American muscle into the heart of winter, followed…
Kia Soul Is One of the 10 Best Cars for Dog Lovers
Autotrader has been providing helpful insights to car buyers and sellers since 1997. The site eventually introduced its “10 Best” lists, covering everything from the most valuable used trucks to off-road kings and the ideal cars for college grads. This year, the 2020 Kia Soul has been named one of the 10 Best Cars for…
Subcompact Archives
The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage is a subcompact designed to fill the “what… The 2018 Toyota Yaris is an inexpensive three- or five-door subcompact hatchback… Kia has just introduced its subcompact crossover that will go on sale… Memorial Day is often regarded as one of the most dangerous holidays… The 2018 Toyota C-HR is an all-new…
5 of the Coolest Cadillacs in Cinema
With a legacy of power and luxury, Cadillacs are a natural pick for the silver screen. They’re versatile, too — they’ve served as everything from ghost-busting hero cars to wasteland warlord chariots. Let’s take a cruise though cinema history and see five of the coolest Cadillacs ever featured on film. Smart Sophistication: Cadillac Super Cruise…
car commercials Archives
In 1963, Chevy released one of the best ads of all time: a delightfully odd spot called ¡Chevrolet Olé!, which features that time’s interpretation of rap.… Buick’s “Mistaken Identity” was the most viewed car commercial of 2019, despite the fact that the automaker spent just over half what competitors did.… In the last 20 years,…
Pittsburgh Archives
The Keystone State has a bounty of fun events to experience during… Things have been bad at Uber lately—very, very bad. The worst, of… The last time that Dodge and Pennzoil collaborated, auto enthusiasts were treated… The title of this post, “Garage Ready to Catch Crashed Cars,” might… Welcome to In the Rearview, where I…
How To Choose the Right Headlight Bulb for Your Car
2017 Honda Civic headlights Halogen bulbs are highly popular lighting choices in the automotive sector, and there is a range of these types of bulbs available, including H11 bulbs. The best H11 bulb for car headlights is widely available for a reasonable price. In addition to halogen bulbs, LED bulbs serve as another option for…
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit organization that was established in 1959 in Arlington, Virginia, by three major insurance agencies. Over fifty-plus years, the IIHS has evolved to become one of the nation’s leading nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the automotive industry and is increasingly committed to significantly decreasing…
Green Driving Archives
If you drive an electric vehicle, you need to make sure it… In early 2021, Kia officially retired the “Sedona” minivan name and introduced… With Ford poised to increase its investment in partially electrified vehicles, its… Chances are that if your car has an Eco button, you activate… The Ford Mustang Mach-E is getting some…
Cars That Get the Most Speeding Tickets
2022 Hyundai Veloster N at the track, where is where you should be doing your speeding. Photo: Hyundai Most people have heard that certain car colors, such as red, can raise insurance premiums because they are more eye-catching and associated with speed. But how does the car model you drive affect the likelihood of getting…
Crash testing Archives
An updated IIHS crash test of seven midsize sedans made all but… The 2021 Nissan Rogue is a popular SUV in the Nissan lineup,… With countless factors to consider, making a car safe isn’t easy. Automakers… After examining the latest available new driver death rates, the Insurance Institute… When you’re driving, it can be easy…
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There was already plenty enough reason to be excited about the Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge concept when we got our first look at it during the 2014 North American International Auto Show, and then again when we heard that engine roaring for the first time at Geneva. The only thing left to do was to…
Japan Archives
Honda’s 5% raise is its largest since 1990 and beats the nation’s rate of inflation. The company says the extra money will largely to go boosting starting salaries… The announcement was made alongside news that Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda would skip Friday’s opening ceremony… There are few fictional characters with as varied and wide-ranging a…
Who Owns Which Car Brands?
Photo: 2023 Toyota Crown Branding, especially in the United States, is everything. Most people aren’t familiar with the specs, features, and price of any given car by simply looking at it on the street. Often, the top marker of a vehicle’s value is its badge. Consequently, when customers buy an expensive luxury ride and wish…
Moments in Car History: The Japanese Gentleman’s Agreement
For almost two decades, Japanese automakers were engaged in a state of informal, unstated mutual restraint, where no car that they produced would have higher than 280 horsepower. There are a few reasons suggested for this, but sources seem to agree that it was mostly about safety. According to The Japan Times, this informal agreement had roots…
Seven Automakers Team Up to Create High-Speed Charging Network
Photo: Honda Seven global automakers have teamed up to take on Tesla’s Supercharger network of electric vehicle chargers: Honda, Hyundai, Kia, General Motors, Stellantis, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. They’ve created a new joint venture centered on the development of more than 30,000 high-powered chargers across North America. Not Sold On EVs? Consider a hybrid instead The…
UK Archives
The Gloucestershire Constabulary doesn’t just keep the streets clean from crime —… British petrolheads are in for a treat. Bicester Heritage has revealed its… To say the economic future of the United Kingdom is foggy is… Nissan has been pushing against the United Kingdom’s exit from the European… It’s admittedly taken a quite a bit…
EV Archives
Even if HondaLink is a good system, it will never be as good as the smartphone tech developed by Apple or Google… A next-generation lithium-ion battery capable of 620 miles of range has been revealed to be due in 2026, followed by solid-state batteries with 900 miles of range… Ford is not alone in raising…
Ford Dominates Pickup Truck Sales in 2019 (to Surprise of No One)
Photo: Ford Motor Company Death. Taxes. Ford waxing its competition in pickup sales. With 2019 mercifully in the books, Ford once again lays claim to the title of America’s top truck-maker. With the Ford F-Series laying claim to the status of best-selling truck in the United States for a 43rd consecutive year and the Ranger…
trucks Archives
Ever wondered why some automaker brag about their SUV’s body-on-frame construction? Or… It used to be standard for cars to have long metal whip… Out of all the full-size trucks sold in the United States, the Sierra and Silverado were the only two to enjoy higher sales figures in 2020 than in 2019 as other…
2017 GMC Terrain Overview
The 2017 GMC Terrain is a small SUV that carries a starting MSRP of $24,070. The highlights of the new GMC Terrain include a rugged exterior design, spacious interior, and an available V6 engine that’s rated at 301 horsepower. In addition, consumers can upgrade to their heart’s content with available features such as leather upholstery,…
2024 Nissan Kicks Overview
Photo: Nissan The 2024 Nissan Kicks proves that you don’t have to sacrifice style when you’re shopping for an affordable new compact SUV. Its eye-catching design is complemented by high-tech amenities and exceptional fuel economy. The 2024 Nissan Kicks is available at three trim levels: S, SV and SR. The Kicks stands out from the…
Lexus Canada Redesigned Santa’s Sleigh
Photo: Lexus Have you ever looked at Santa’s sleigh and thought “Man, that could really use a spindle grille”? If you have, you’re apparently operating on the same galaxy-brain wavelength as Lexus Canada. Go Green for the New Year: Check out Lexus hybrid models Photo: Lexus To celebrate the holiday season, Lexus Canada set its…
6 Cost-Effective Ways to Maintain Your Car
According to research conducted by R.L. Polk, the average age of vehicles on U.S. roads is 11.4 years. If you want your car to reach its 11 year anniversary, however, you need to maintain it. While you can always take it to the dealer, there are other, more cost-effective ways to maintain your car. Wash…
Patrick Grive, Staff Writer
Last night, millions of baseball fans tuned into FOX to witness one… Back in April, we reported that Jay Ward, the creative director of… Do you ever have one of those moments where you realize that,… Honda is getting back to its roots with a new ad for… To even recognize the name “George Lazenby,”…
The Future of the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car
GM Fuel Cell Car (Photo: Siemans) You may remember about a decade ago when fuel cell technology was all the rage and automakers were touting it as the fuel of the future. Then, the economy came to a stop and so did the fuel cell cars—at least most of us thought it had. Now that…
2024 INFINITI QX60 Overview
Photo: INFINITI The 2024 INFINITI QX60 proves that you don’t have to sacrifice style and luxury for family-friendly utility. This upscale three-row SUV delivers the latest tech features, stylish good looks, and advanced safety innovations. Here’s what the INFINITI QX60 does to revitalize your daily commute. On the outside, the INFINITI QX60 features a smooth,…
