General Motors on Friday announced a combined $47 million investment into manufacturing operations in Tennessee and Michigan. According to The Tennessean, GM is investing $27 million into its Spring Hill plant to build the right-hand-drive Holden Acadia. Holden officially revealed the new Acadia last September, announcing that it would be available in showrooms across Australia…
This article is sponsored by JeepsAreUs.com. The era of smart gadgets is upon us, molding our lives to resemble science fiction. Of course, the automotive industry is not exempt from offering these exciting upgrades. From all-in-one entertainment systems to sweet engine boosts, it’s no wonder long drives are hardly dreaded. But with great technological advancements…
A road trip through Canada will reveal the country’s majestic, natural beauty. From prairies and lakeshores to mountains, the vistas in Canada will be varied yet equally stunning on your journey. And although you might find it difficult to focus on the road, you must (since you’re driving), but also because driving in Canada requires…
FCA will have tours of its vehicles at CES 2021 Photo: FCA CES 2021 will showcase the latest technology offerings when it takes place virtually Jan. 11-14. FCA will participate in CES 2021 and provide interactive tours of its new vehicle-related innovations. A New FCA Technology: Check out the Know & Go app A guided…
2015 Ford F-150 For nearly four decades, Ford’s F-Series has been the preferred choice of not just American truck shoppers, but all American vehicle shoppers in general. Given that the F-Series and its crowing jewel—the F-150—are readily-identifiable symbols of the American automotive industry, and that Ford is a quintessential American brand through and through, it…
Photo: FCA Canada Late last week, FCA Canada announced that its employees and retirees would donate more than $1 million to United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County 2020. In total, the donation will be a whopping $1,167,535. That generous donation makes 2019 the 34th year in a row that FCA Canada employees and retirees have contributed over…
If you ask my three-and-a-half-year-old son Dylan what his favorite toy is, he’ll simply say, “Cars!” Which car? Any car. ALL cars. Vehicles of every kind, actually. He truly loves them all. He takes them apart, takes the tires off to switch them with other cars, stacks them up, lines them up, races them, smashes them,…
Oh, naïve Facebookers. How much we love you. Just a few months back, you thought that Eminem had owned a Cadillac Ciel and was going to give it away to someone on social media, and now you’ve gone and shared this image supposedly released by Dodge of the 2017 Charger thousands of times. The allegedly…
The 2015 Chrysler 200 was the big winner highlighted in Fiat Chrysler’s March 2015 sales results, with a 155% year-over-year increase Welp, boys and girls, Fiat Chrysler has finally done it. With the release of Fiat Chrysler’s March 2015 sales report, we can officially confirm that the automaker reached the long-anticipated five-year milestone: 60 straight…
Sergio Marchionne said the auto industry isn’t sustainable…at an earnings call with Wall Street experts Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO Sergio Marchionne has never been a conventional guy, at any stage in his career. His most recent eccentric moves have included hinting at a Toyota-GM merger (to no positive response from Toyota or GM) and…
Using a laptop during the drive Photo: mentatdgt FCA has announced that it will now be referring to its Online Retailing Experience as E-Shop. With this one-stop platform, you can go through the purchasing process for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles entirely online. Buy the Right Family Hauler: How SUVs compare to minivans What…
California rapper The Game is almost as well-known for his extensive car collection as he is for releasing six successful hip-hop albums. The reason for this could be because of all the photos he shares of his premium vehicles via Instagram. For whatever reason, The Game–real name Jayceon Taylor—really has a passion for the color red,…
Furious 7 will reach theatres on April 3rd, featuring an insane amount of Dodge vehicles Furious 7 is due out in theatres on April 3rd, less than a month away. Whether you’re a diehard Fast and Furious fan or not, the film is one to watch out for, if only to see Paul Walker’s last…
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has been on a roll this month in terms of awards. Already this year, FCA has earned six 2015 Edmunds Most Popular Awards (Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango, Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Ram 1500), four IHS Automotive Loyalty Awards (Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee,…
The 2015 Dodge Challenger led the charge for FCA’s April Sales March was a landmark month for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), as the brand saw its 60th consistent month (total of five years) of year-over-year sales increases. Judging by FCA’s April sales this year, the company is off to a good start to accomplishing a…
This 1978 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser is currently up for auction with no reserve Photo: RM Sotheby’s The Toyota Land Cruiser dates back to 1951, when the first examples were produced for use by US military police and soldiers stationed in Japan. Originally named the BJ Toyota Jeep, this vehicle was designed to directly compete…
The Jeep Patriot experienced its best sales month ever last month Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is so close to achieving 60 straight months (five consecutive years) of sales year-over-year sales increases. In fact, with a 6% overall increase reported on Fiat Chrysler’s February sales report, the brand is just one month away from hitting the…
In 1931, Ferdinand Porsche founded the Porsche brand, but back then the company didn’t build or sell any of its own vehicles, but instead developed automobiles for other manufactures such as Volkswagen. In fact, Ferdinand Porsche has been credited with designing the iconic Volkswagen Beetle, but things changed in 1948 when Ferdinand Porsche and his…
The designers at Mopar reimagined the 2020 Jeep Gladiator as the Top Dog Concept. By utilizing custom accessories and Jeep Performance Parts, they were able to create a vehicle specifically suited for mountain bikers. An Award-Winning Vehicle: 2020 Jeep Gladiator receives Gold Winch award Off-road capabilities The Jeep Gladiator Top Dog Concept replaces the standard…
Take a ride in a Ram during the Columbus Auto Show Without a doubt, one of the most popular experiences at this year’s Chicago Auto Show was the Ram Truck Experience. Members of The News Wheel staff that attended the auto show in Chicago had a blast riding through Ram’s custom obstacle course. In fact, the…
During his 2015 roast on Comedy Central, Justin Bieber willingly accepted crude insults from the likes of Kevin Hart, Martha Stewart, and Ludacris–just to name a few—but, when it finally came time for Bieber to offer his own retaliatory insults, he asked a rather interesting question: “What do you get when you give a teenager…
Scott Disick, a well-known face from Keeping Up with the Kardashians, has quite the car collection – and he loves to show it off on social media. He seems to have found a love for 500-plus-horsepower sports cars, including several Lamborghinis and a Bugatti. However, he throws a few surprises into the mix, too. Here…
Photo: Ford Motor Company A rumor about the all-new Ford Bronco that goes back to 2018 seems to have new legs with the SUV’s reveal on the horizon. A post on Reddit’s r/cars subreddit points to a new seven-speed manual transmission developed by Ford and Getrag that seems tailor-made for the 2021 Bronco. Redditor u/mrpoodles11…
While I like to pretend time isn’t flying by at the speed of light (it’s still 2008, right?), sometimes it can be fun to say, “Remember when?” I’ve decided to take a trip down memory lane and reflect on some of the memorable cars ‘90s kids grew up with on their screens. Going for a Test Drive? Here are…
When you introduce the first-ever hybrid minivan, it’s definitely reason to celebrate—which is why Fiat Chrysler has decided to put a building wrap on the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, harkening the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan’s arrival. This wrap goes for a classic, yet whimsical look with a storybook-themed illustration…
For 11 years, the Canadian Black Book (CBB) “Best Retained Value Awards” have been determining the vehicles, which “have retained the greatest percentage of their original MSRP over the past four years (since 2014).” And this year, FCA Canada has earned the most awards – more than any other domestic OEM – from the program….
October may be the spookiest month, but you’ll find far more than fear in this roundup of new car-related movies and TV shows coming to the major streaming services. (If you’re in the mood for some gearhead-friendly scares, be sure to check out our list of the Top Five Car Horror Movies for Halloween.) Does…
Ford Troller T4 Back in 2007, Ford acquired a Brazilian company called Troller Veiculos Especias (or just Troller, for short). In 2012, the American automaker still hadn’t produced anything under the Troller brand, but it did introduce the T-R Concept at SEMA. It was a badass SUV that looked like a cross between a Jeep…
2010 GMC Granite Concept Photo: © General Motors Last month, GM filed an application to trademark “GMC Granite.” Sometimes, when General Motors applies for trademarks with the USPTO, it means that they intend to make a new product. Other times, it indicates that they’re doing a bit of housekeeping and keeping some of its former…
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles opened on Wall Street earlier this week, and things did not go as well as CEO, Sergio Marchionne, had hoped. As if closing lower than the company opened on the first day wasn’t enough of a disaster for Marchionne, he’s now facing two Fiat Chrysler Automobile recalls, totaling 747,817 vehicles in the…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the top car news of the week in delectable bite-sized form. First, Nissan built two electric vehicle fast-chargers on I-96 in Michigan, proudly proclaiming to all that this was a sign that, unlike the other automakers, it is completely dedicated to building a convenient charging infrastructure–perhaps…
BMW has been around for a century, producing powerful and luxurious vehicles for people around the world–and all those vehicles have the iconic blue-and-white badge front and center. Regardless of what feelings that logo stirs in you, its identity is unmistakable. But what’s the history of the BMW logo, and where did it originate? Celebrity…
2018 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty Photo: FCA The Ram 3500 Heavy Duty, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Jeep® Wrangler have taken home top designations from the J.D. Power Resale Value Awards for 2018. Earning the award for the Highest Resale Value in the industry was the Ram 3500 Heavy Duty, which delivers three engine options…
2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel V6 Photo: FCA Canada The new 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel has a ton, or maybe a half-ton, of reasons to feel superior to other trucks on Canadian roads. With a rating of 480-lb-ft of torque (light duty) and 1,000 lb-ft of torque (heavy duty) and a maximum towing capacity of 5,697…
Still no update has been provided about the condition of Manziel Photo: © Erik Drost On Wednesday, June 22nd, TMZ Sports reported that controversial ex-football star Johnny Manziel was involved in a serious car crash in Dallas, Texas. TMZ confirmed the 2015 Nissan GT-R involved in the incident was indeed registered to Manziel and it’s…
The 2015 Mazda6 ranked high in affordability in an iSeeCars study Photo: Mazda It feels like a strange thing to suggest that this current moment in history is good in any respect. But a recent report from market analysts suggests that the weeks and months ahead may be a good time to buy a used…
The exterior body of the new Bronco will take inspiration from its 1965 model Yesterday, we reported a Ford dealer meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, last month that involved a two-door Bronco prototype. Information continues to circulate from that meeting, and now we are learning more about what we can expect from the new Ford…
2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Photo: FCA The coronavirus pandemic has led many individuals to take extra health precautions by practicing social distancing, wearing masks, and washing their hands more often. Accordingly, if you’re in the market for a new vehicle, you may now value features related to your health more than you typically…
The Ram Truck brand earned the title of industry’s best non-luxury brand When you’re purchasing a new car, quality matters. After all, who wants their car to break down within the first year of purchasing? Because they know how important quality is to the masses, every year, Strategic Vision releases its Total Quality Index—and this…
Photo: George Socka under CC BY 2.0 The COVID-19 pandemic postponed a Van Gogh show in Toronto once in May. Organizers were not going to allow it to happen again. So, they got creative. Explore the Road Less Traveled: With 2020 Jeep Gladiator adventure features A large Toronto warehouse serves as the art gallery’s setting….
It’s award season in the world of cars, and the latest ones come straight out of Edmunds: the Best Retained Value Awards. Chrysler Group took home a fair amount of distinctions—one for Jeep, one for Dodge, and one for Ram. Drum roll please for the Chrysler Group 2014 Best Retained Value Award winners … (No, seriously,…
Much to the chagrin of enthusiasts, manual transmissions are becoming less and less common offerings on new vehicles. Ford may be bucking this trend with the 2021 Bronco, which is reported to be lined up for a stick. According to The Fast Lane Car, “a most recent report from a Ford dealership” suggests that the…
Automotive product brand Gold Eagle recently conducted a survey of 2,000 folks to figure out what their dream car is. It shouldn’t come as all that much of a surprise that the winner was none other than the Ford Mustang, the dream car of Americans for more than 50 years. The Mustang beat out the…
The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 is competing in its third Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno race. Photo: Chevrolet Sand and engines don’t mix, but that hasn’t stopped a certain Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 from logging 3,275 miles in some of the world’s most treacherous driving terrain. Ever since this production-based ZR2 debuted in 2017, it’s…
2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Southwest Edition Photo: FCA Automakers have been increasing the size of their trucks and SUVs over the last few years. While the larger size can enable the vehicles to hold more cargo and passengers, the vehicles have also outgrown many parking spaces, making it difficult for drivers to park. For Your…
Fueling up is a price most car owners have to pay—some more often than others depending on their daily commutes and driving demands. Plus, the price of gasoline can fluctuate considerably, specific to the day and the gas station you choose to visit. But, despite outside forces controlling pricing and dictating driving responsibilities as well…
Get ready to party! There’s a new season of Floribama Shore comin’. Photo: MTV Chi-chis up! It’s about to get real… Southern. While watching the season one finale of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation (don’t judge me), I thought about Pauly D’s intense love of Cadillac as he drove an Escalade to club Eleven before DJing…
2018 Dodge Durango SRT Winter may be months away, but the New England Motor Press Association is already prepping for the harsh season by naming the 2018 Dodge Durango as the Official Winter SUV of the Year. The honor was announced at NEMPA’s eighth annual Winter Vehicle Competition. Check Out: 2018 Dodge Durango “The Durango…
The Volvo XC60 was one of only two midsize SUVs to earn a “Good” rating during IIHS headlight tests It’s no secret that SUVs are currently becoming more popular among motorists. One of the main reasons cited for this exodus is the safety benefits that midsize SUVs provide. However, it is becoming increasingly harder for…
The Dodge Durango Shaker is just one of many FCA concept vehicles on display Summer truly is the season for automotive gatherings, both large and small. With the season’s warm weather and clear skies come an increased number of events like Cars and Coffee. To start the summer season off right, FCA will be hosting…
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