2/27 Update: Ford has issued the following report to the Wall Street Journal story that puts Volkswagen’s investment in Argo AI at $1.7 billion: “Our talks with Volkswagen continue. Discussions have been productive across a number of areas. We’ll share updates as details become more firm.” Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG announced plans for a strategic…
As Genesis becomes its own luxury sub-brand over the coming year, the last Hyundai-badged Genesis sedan is released for the 2016 model year. This vehicle has its own upper-class refinement that sets it apart from the rest of the 2016 Hyundai lineup. Get your hands on the 2016 Genesis before it gets redesigned as part of the…
Hello, crazy. / Source: Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office Last week, I wrote a little about something dumb said by purported servant of the lord/professional sayer-of-dumb-things, Pat Robertson. The topic at hand was whether watching horror films makes people more susceptible to demonic possession and liable to crash their cars when they leave church, because of…
Photo: Lexus The 2020 Lexus RX offers a refined, modern ride. Here’s a look at its sophisticated amenities. Performance and Efficiency: All about Lexus luxury hybrids What’s New? The 2020 Lexus RX boasts a more intuitive touch-screen-based infotainment system, along with a cockpit that’s been redesigned to be more driver-centric. It also gained smartphone connectivity,…
Photo: Lothar Dieterich via Pixabay Halloween in the Lone Star State looks a little different this year (thanks, COVID), but Texans can still have plenty of scary fun. Just head on over to one of these drive-thru haunted attractions for a safe, socially distanced, frightening good time. Scare Up Some Savings: Get a great deal…
Photo: Chevrolet Chevy has no shortage of spacious, versatile SUVs that are perfect for all of your passengers — including your animal companions. Here’s a glance at some of our favorite pet-friendly picks. Need an SUV for the Whole Family? Shop for the models featured here 2020 Chevrolet Equinox 2020 Chevrolet Equinox in Pacific Blue…
The 2017 Subaru Legacy is a midsize sedan that comes standard with all-wheel drive and carries a starting MSRP of $21,995. In fact, the only other sedans in this segment that even offer AWD at all are the Chrysler 200 and Ford Fusion. However, AWD with those models is only available on the higher level,…
Last year, the Nissan Altima was one of the 10 best-selling vehicles in the United States with a total of 333,398 units moved. Nissan was able to sell that many Altima midsize sedans because this model has a strong reputation for reliability, provides respectable fuel economy, and maintains strong resale values. In addition, the Nissan…
The 2017 Fiat 500L is considered a large vehicle in the automaker’s lineup of usually small cars and is perfect for driving around the city or taking the family on an adventure. Its funky styling and varying color options truly make it stand out among others. This four-door hatchback has a starting MSRP of $20,995 for…
2020 Nissan Frontier Photo: Nissan The Nissan Frontier is famous for going the distance (in February, a 13-year-old Nissan Frontier surpassed 1 million miles). In addition to its remarkable dependability, the Frontier is also associated with having one of the lowest price tags in the truck market, even with its recent price increase. Vehicle Preview:…
Whenever the COVID-19 pandemic passes and it’s okay to go out and buy a car again, you should take a look at the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, as it has just been named the “Best New Car for 2020” by Autotrader. Launched at the start of the month, the CR-V Hybrid is Honda’s contribution to…
The LA Haunted Hayride: Live Drive Up Experience is open for boos-ness Photo: Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group Fall is here, and despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Halloween season is in full swing. The Los Angeles Haunted Hayride is adapting to the strange times with a new, socially distant experience that kicked off Thursday night….
It was speculated that IndyCar’s new 2018 aerokit would benefit Honda, thanks to its superior engine, and so far this is looking to be the case after the opening race of the IndyCar season at St. Petersburg, where four Honda drivers led 105 of the 110 laps, and eight Honda-powered cars finished in the top…
2013 Subaru Legacy Overview For 2013, the Subaru Legacy sees a newly styled front-end, a more powerful and efficient four-cylinder engine, revised suspension tuning, an improved continuously variable transmission (CVT), and a new collision avoidance system is available. Base models now feature Bluetooth and the 2.5GT and 3.6R premium trim levels have been discontinued. Related:…
GMC got a leg upon its competitors in terms of garnering buzz at the 2017 North American International Auto Show by revealing the all-new 2018 GMC Terrain on Sunday evening. The Terrain, which shares a platform with the new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, looks decidedly unlike its bowtie-wearing cousin with a bolder and more bubbly exterior….
Debuted in Chicago earlier this year and set to be released this fall, the 2016 Chevy Equinox is a mid-generation refresh with a redesigned front and rear fascia and several new features. The 2016 Chevy Equinox is available in four trim levels, which include the L, LS, LT, and LTZ. The specs listed in this…
Every New Year’s Day, millions of hung-over Americans wake up to reflect on the successes and failures of the previous year. In Acura’s case, 2014 gave the brand a few good reasons to crack open another bottle of champagne and keep the party rolling. Thanks to strong sales of the Acura MDX and RDX, Acura posted…
Lewis Hamilton made an uncharacteristic error during Saturday qualifying at the 2017 Brazilian Grand Prix, losing control of his car and crashing into the barriers before even setting a time. As a result, he had to start from the pit lane on race day, all but assuredly robbing him of a shot at the win—or…
Dodge has some of the toughest vehicles in the industry featured throughout its lineup. Such vehicles need tough-sounding names to match their performance capabilities. Throughout the company’s 117-year history, names like “Challenger” and “Durango” have commanded respect. But how exactly were these names chosen by Dodge? Here at The News Wheel, we did some digging into…
Photo: GM Redesigned for the 2020 model year, the Chevrolet Tracker has been a huge hit in Brazil. Now, the sporty subcompact crossover holds the honor of being the nation’s best-selling SUV for the months of April and May. But its successes don’t stop there — the model continues to smash sales records in the…
In February, CBS charged a record $5.25 million for a 30-second commercial during Super Bowl LII. Brands like Pepsi, M&M’s, Bud Light, and Amazon all spent ungodly amounts of money to showcase their products to beer-filled, football-watching Americans. But instead of hiring a celebrity to drive one of its cars and talk about how awesome…
Are you ready to configurate? Because it’s time to configurate. What are we configurating, you ask? Why, we’re diving into the 2015 Acura TLX configurator, wherefrom we will do all sorts of configurating. Oh, the joy of that silly, not-at-all real word. Never before has a made-up word brought about so much joy. Right from…
The 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric Photo: Hyundai The Kona Electric and Ioniq Hybrid are two of Hyundai’s most eco-friendly models — and both were recently honored in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of Best Green Cars. The 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV was named Best Electric Vehicle, while the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid…
Photo: Lexus The connection between the art of paper folding and luxury cars may not be obvious — unless you’re one of the skilled craftspeople at the Lexus plant in Cambridge, Ontario. The automaker’s master artisans, known as Takumi, are tasked with demonstrating their dexterity by accurately folding one of these origami cats. And now,…
Photo: Comma.ai A while ago, a man named George Hotz became famous for being the first to be able to hack into an iPhone, then moving on to breaking into a PlayStation3 before finally deciding that he wanted to turn regular cars into semi-autonomous cars with his “comma one,” a $1,000 kit that would be…
Last year, General Motors dominated the North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year awards, decided by 50 journalists from the U.S. and Canada. The all-new Corvette Stingray took the high honors for the Car of the Year while the redesigned Silverado was lauded as the Truck of the Year. GM will, however, have a…
Photo: Nissan The Nissan plant in Canton, Miss. recently welcomed a fresh new face to its leadership team. Tim Fallon was recently named the vice president of Manufacturing at the automaker’s plant in the Magnolia State. With over 20 years of experience with manufacturing and engineering, Fallon seems like a natural pick for the position….
Photo: Nissan Thai drivers can now choose the stylish, efficient new Nissan Kicks e-POWER. This sporty little crossover is designed with urban drivers and families in mind. Here’s a look at what it has to offer, as well as its potential future availability. Fun, Stylish, and Efficient: Shop for the 2020 Nissan Kicks All about…
The Toyota Tacoma As last month drew to a close, Toyota had some celebrating to do. With the first six months of 2015 out of the way, the automaker was pleased to report 1,231,440 units sold—marking a 5.6% increase over the same time period the previous year. In June alone, Toyota Division moved 183,791 units,…
Photo: Honda On Sunday, Lewis Hamilton celebrated his eighth Hungarian Grand Prix victory and his second of the 2020 FIA Formula One World Championship, putting him at the top of the standings. With a brief season on our hands, every race counts more than usual, and Valtteri Bottas will need to do more to challenge…
Pierre Gasly was named “Driver of the Day” by the fans Photo: Honda Racing If you’re a new Formula One fan looking to watch your first race, you can skip the 2020 Belgian Grand Prix. Unfortunately, that this can be said of any race held at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit reflects poorly upon the championship…
The U.S. Grand Prix is typically held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas Photo: pedrik via CC With COVID-19 infection rates rising in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, Formula One has officially confirmed it will not race in America for the 2020 season. “We want to pay tribute to our incredible…
Photo: ehsan ahmadnejad Need to keep the little ones busy during those long weekends at home? Want some games that you and your kids can enjoy together? Consider downloading these three kid-friendly racing video games. Need a new family vehicle? Tips for saving up money for your next car Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Available on…
Photo: Mazda Need a fun way to spend an hour or two this weekend? Check out these fun Mazda papercraft vehicles. From the beloved Miata to the retro 1967 Cosmo, you can retrace the automaker’s history in paper form. The Japanese version of the page offers more models, but you can also access English instructions…
The Chevy Equinox Fuel Cell General Motors just reached a new hydrogen fuel cell milestone. The company’s fleet of Chevy Equinox Fuel Cell vehicles just topped 3 million miles of real-world driving, all powered by hydrogen. Some individual Chevy Equinox Fuel Cell models have achieved over 120,000 miles all on their own. GM estimates that…
2020 Chevrolet Colorado Photo: Chevrolet If you’re in the market for a great deal on a great truck, you might want to check out the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. This mid-size truck was recently named the most affordable truck on the road with a price tag of just $22,495 for an extended-cab model. Shop. Click. Drive….
Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet’s reliable lineup boasts active safety technology and plenty of smart, safe engineering. And according to a recent study by QuoteWizard Insurance, it looks like that dedication to safety has paid off — three Chevy models are among the least accident-prone vehicles on the road. From family haulers to hot rods, this study…
Now that the automotive industry has realized that crossovers have become the next big thing among consumers, companies are scrambling to develop and launch new compact SUVs to fill their lineups. Hyundai Motors has faced this reality as it’s openly struggled with how to overcome its production ceiling and turn its sedan-saturated lineup into one…
Photo: Takayuki Suzuki Renault drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hülkenberg finished sixth and tenth, respectively, at the 2019 Japanese Grand Prix, but will lose their results and championship points following the team’s disqualification for breaching Formula One regulations. Rival team Racing Point had lodged a protest against Renault’s breach of the Sporting and Technical Regulations…
2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition Photo: Nissan The old adage of “you get what you pay for” may not apply to the purchase price of the 2020 Nissan 370Z sports coupe. Its $30,090 MSRP is a bargain when you assess the power, performance, features, and tech in the 2020 Nissan 370Z, according to Hot…
Photo: Takayuki Suzuki Formerly known as Formula Nippon, the Super Formula series is the highest category of open-wheel racing in Japan. Though it originated as the Japanese leg of the Formula 2 championship, Super Formula is now a standalone series more akin to the United States’ IndyCar than to a traditional feeder series for Formula One—nonetheless,…
Jordan Lloyd racing in the 2015 Australian Formula 4 championship Photo: Kytabu Car News: Porsche Caynne tows a jumbo jet FIA Formula 4 is an open-wheel racing car series for junior drivers climbing the Formula One ladder. Unlike the FIA European Formula 3 Championship and FIA Formula 2 Championship, Formula 4 does not have an…
Lance Stroll, winner of the 2016 FIA Formula 3 Championship Photo: Chris501 Off to a Racing Weekend? You’ll probably need an RV The FIA European Formula 3 Championship is a high-level feeder series for drivers seeking a Formula One seat. It was known as the Formula 3 Euro Series from 2003 to 2012 before it…
Photo: Nissan There’s nothing like a little in-car karaoke session — and there’s no better vehicle to serve as your personal a jukebox than the Nissan Juke. This peppy crossover boasts a Bose Personal Plus audio system, and it’s been rocking the international market. So, to celebrate its success, the Nissan Design Europe team has…
Photo: Nissan Since it first hit the streets in 2010, the Nissan LEAF has sold over 450,000 models — making it the world’s best-selling EV. More Green for Your Wallet: Calculate your fuel savings One for the record books Photo: Nissan As one of the early popular, practical production EVs, the Nissan LEAF has long…
Nissan Canada Inc. head office employees celebrating the Great Place to Work certification Photo: Nissan Even though it’s Nissan Canada Inc.’s first time participating in a Great Places to Work Institute survey, the automaker passed with flying colors. Commute in Style and Comfort: The 2020 Nissan Rogue What it takes to be certified as a…
2014 was a record-breaking year for Nissan, when the automaker sold 1,827,964 vehicles in the United States during the fiscal year. The sales success was met with celebration, but clearly Nissan didn’t sit on its haunches for long. The powerful performance of the automaker continued into the 2015 fiscal year, with demand helping the production…
Chrysler’s Redesigned 2014 200 interior Competition in the class of midsized sedans is brutal, and success there generally indicates success for an automaker as a whole. No one knows this harsh reality more than Chrysler, whose 200 model is currently outsold in the segment by more than 2-to-1 by the Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and…
We’ve all gotten a little dizzy after one too many optical illusions as kids. These little eye dazzlers tend to keep us coming back for more, an idea that Honda is taking into consideration with the new CR-V ad campaign that baffles the mind and drops the jaw. Through the use of some cool visual…
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