Photo: Chevrolet The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers utility, capability, and plenty of power for both work and play. From its impressive towing specs to its off-road-ready features, here’s a look at what the 2023 Silverado 1500 has to offer. Shop for Your Very Own Silverado 1500: Check out the latest models What’s new For…
Photo: Nissan New York City is a great place to go for celebrations, and Nissan took advantage of that just before the New York International Auto Show. The manufacturer unveiled its 2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition to the assembled reporters and Nissan fans at a special press conference. Nissan chose New York City for…
California’s standards look to speed up EV adoption and cut emissions Photo: Ford Five automakers on Tuesday filed a motion backing the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to restore California’s right to set its own vehicle emissions standards. The “California Framework” companies — Ford, BMW, Volkswagen, Honda, and Volvo — issued a joint statement supporting the…
This Mustang Mach-E is a tribute to the Women Airforce Service Pilots Photo: Ford Ford always likes to show off a bit at the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture show. Following in the footsteps of cool one-offs like the 2019 Old Crow Mustang GT and 2015 Mustang Apollo Edition is a customized version of the newest…
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Photo: FCA For Q2 2021, FCA Canada had a 20 percent increase in total sales year over year, selling 40,490 vehicles compared to 33,718 vehicles in Q2 2020. For the calendar year, the brand reported an 11 percent increase, selling 86,567 units. Check out the sales results of Jeep, Ram, and…
2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn The 2019 Ram 1500 has already proven itself a showstopper, and now the editors at WardsAuto are praising its insides by naming the Ram’s 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with eTorque mild-hybrid system to its 10 Best Engines List for 2019. “The Pentastar V6 engine with eTorque shows how electrifying components of…
Bottles? Where we’re going, we don’t need bottles… Ladies and gentlemen, we are fast approaching October 22, 2015; the date that Marty McFly time travels to in Back to the Future Part II. In the grand tradition of life imitating art, some of the film’s predictions have a shot at actually coming to fruition by…
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 80th Anniversary Edition Photo: FCA FCA US LLC announced that its Q2 2021 sales increased 32 percent year over year. Retail sales, in particular, grew 27 percent in the quarter, and fleet sales made up 12 percent of total sales. Take a look at how each of its individual car brands…
The design of the Lincoln Zephyr Reflection hints at what’s to come with the brands new EVs Photo: Lincoln With Lincoln announcing plans to go all-electric by 2030, all eyes turn to the recently revealed Zephyr Reflection. Lincoln says that the preview car, which debuted in Shanghai back in April, “hints to the brand’s future…
2019 Ram 1500 The all-new Ram 1500 has officially been named Green Car Journal’s 2019 Green Truck of the Year after careful evaluation from the pub’s staff and automotive experts. Looking at every truck model in the U.S., the editors narrowed down the contenders to five finalists. The all-new 2019 Ram 1500 was selected based…
If you’re looking for an upscale, yet practical family vehicle, the 2020 Mazda CX-5 fits the bill. It offers five trim levels: Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, and Signature. Get Behind the Wheel: Shop for the Mazda CX-5 What’s New The 2020 Mazda CX-5 boasts a range of impressive new safety features, including…
2023 Cadillac XT6 interior Photo: Cadillac After the Escalade, the XT6 is the second-largest SUV you can get from Cadillac. As the SUV enters the 2023 model year, it arrives with a handful of changes as part of a mid-cycle refresh. New Kid in Town: Get to know more about the supercharged Cadillac Escalade-V Exterior…
Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube The 2019 Formula One World Championship came to a close at the 2019 Abu Dhabi GP, where drivers fought over the last few points still up for grabs. Lewis Hamilton, already the 2019 champion, punctuated his excellent season with one final victory. He was never truly challenged by either Red…
Photo: The News Wheel Buying a pre-owned car is a great way to save money. The more miles are on the odometer, the lower the price will be. Yet, there is a juncture where high mileage becomes a drawback instead of an advantage. Where is that point? When does a used car’s mileage go from…
The Jeep Wrangler is, at its core, the same vehicle that helped Allied forces win WWII, so whenever changes are announced to all-terrain vehicle, enthusiasts get a little riled up. Jeep has long taken an “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” approach to its Wrangler, but unfortunately, the decision to make the next generation…
A preview sketch of the Mustang-inspired electric crossover Photo: Ford Motor Company It’s already a well-established fact that Ford is putting out a Mustang-inspired electric performance crossover. We know that it’s going to get somewhere north of 300 miles of range on a single charge, and we know that, according to Bill Ford, it will “go like…
Pietro Gorlier, Head of Mopar, and Jim Morrison, Head of Jeep Product Marketing, celebrate the reception of the 2015 SEMA show’s “Hottest 4×4-SUV” award The Jeep Wrangler has a cult-like following of sorts and for a very good reason. This rough and tumble, off-roading king is not only capable, but it is also one of…
Here’s a riddle: what’s black and gray, can perform a drift up a parking garage ramp, and is inexplicably on sale in the UK? If you guessed the 2002 Nissan 350Z driven by Drift King in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, then boy are you good. Also, possibly a witch According to the…
The 2017 Nissan Titan is a light-duty pickup truck that carries a starting MSRP of $34,780. There is only one engine that’s available with the 2017 Titan, but consumers do get to choose between standard rear-wheel drive and the available four-wheel driving system. In addition, the new Nissan Titan can tow up to 9,390 pounds…
Iridescent Pearl might be the most unique color option on the 2021 Trax Photo: Chevrolet One of the most fun parts of buying a new vehicle is selecting a color option. These days, there are plenty of different eye-catching choices that offer something unique to drivers. Are you tired of more “standard” colors like blue,…
Alec Baldwin as Abraham Lincoln? Sure, why not. Best day ever, right? Was April 1st actually the best day ever, as was promised by Chevrolet during its eight-hour livestream? Well, that’s impossible to say. For all we know, it may have actually been the best day ever for someone, so it’s a tall task to…
Ford Commercial Solutions has reached an agreement with Avis Budget Group that will see 35,000 vehicles offered as part of Avis’ fleet to be rented, extended, and returned more easily via the Avis mobile app. Ford anticipates that 10,000 vehicles offered as part of the Avis Budget Group fleet will be connected through the Ford…
All-new 2020 Ram 1500 Night Edition Photo: FCA For the second year running, the Ram 1500 has taken the title of Green Truck of the Year from the Green Car Journal. Allowing the new Ram 1500 to outmatch segment competitors in torque ratings, towing capability, and fuel range is the truck’s all-new 3.0-liter V6 EcoDiesel…
Photo: Breakfast221 The Harry Potter franchise has been a phenomenon since the start of the millennium and it doesn’t look like the momentum will stop any time soon. With the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme parks in two states, constant television marathons of the original movies, and a new film about the magical universe…
At its core, Roger Corman’s Death Race 2050 is a film about duality. It addresses the idea that every person has two distinct sides—one that ostensibly serves as a mask to conceal the true self from the world at large, and that more authentic self buried beneath a veneer out of fear, obligation, deceit. It…
Photo: Mazda While the Mazda3 is a highly praised model, some drivers think it could use a little more pep in its step. Well, it seems like wishes really do come true — according to a newly released document that Mazda sent to dealerships, it looks like the award-winning Mazda3 will be getting a turbo…
The Chevy Corvette offers a range of power and a style that is irresistible to drivers who want an open-air experience when taking on the open road. There’s no denying the Corvette has set the standard (and raised it) over the years for sporty roadsters. For 2022, the Corvette is getting even more attention with…
Carbuyer has given the Mitsubishi L200 rave reviews There is some stiff competition in the pickup truck market, especially in Europe. Now, the competition is getting even fiercer with the addition of the Mitsubishi L200. Known as the Triton in some markets, the Mitsubishi L200 is taking Europe by storm. As the first all-new generation…
If you live in the County of Sacramento, California, you might want to be wary of where you perform do-it-yourself auto maintenance. According to The Drive, this county has an ordinance that prohibits vehicle owners and homeowners from performing certain car-care items in their personal garages. An Adventurous Companion: Discover the capability of the 2019…
Seating up to five people, the 2018 Ford Escape offers comfort inside a spacious and versatile cabin. Whether you’re searching for an everyday commuter or a hauler for your next road trip adventure, the Escape can help you get there. The 2018 Ford Escape is available in four trims: S, SE, SEL, and Titanium. Vehicle…
GM vehicles will receive 5G connectivity for the 2024 model year Photo: GM With the help of AT&T, General Motors is preparing for a new generation of 5G vehicle connectivity. Family-Friendly Truck: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 impresses with versatility and comfort The two companies recently announced an initiative to create a high-performance 5G network —…
The Ford Bronco R race prototype Photo: Ford Motor Company At this point, folks, it’s gotta be just a matter of time before we lay eyes on the 2021 Ford Bronco. It’s pegged for a 2020 market launch, so it really can’t be that much longer, can it? I mean, it’s not like we’ve been…
The Renegade might be getting ready to go green Jeep-branded vehicles are famous for their off-roading capabilities, but certainly aren’t as renowned for their fuel economies. Despite this, Jeep executives have confirmed that the automaker is working on a plug-in hybrid variation of its popular Wrangler model. Recently, evidence has emerged that suggests another Jeep…
Photo: Cinema Center Films, National General Pictures Photo: Cinema Center Films, National General Pictures Back in the mid-twentieth century, now-legendary influencers in Hollywood were pushing the boundaries of and redefining cinema. One of the names still held in high regard–particularly within the automotive and racing industries–is Steve McQueen. Known as “The King of Cool,” he…
Can we expect to see loops and rings of fire as well? The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part arrives at movie theaters nationwide today. Five years ago, the first LEGO Movie proved that a film based on a line of toys could truly be a success, both commercially and critically. Now, another toyline will…
Photo: The Grand Tour – Season 3 You may think of The Grand Tour and the former Top Gear as TV shows featuring three old men acting like fools in cars, and you’d be right but for the odd occasion when they produce excellent, high-quality and emotional documentary segments such as the one that was…
R.I.P., dude. Without a doubt, one of the most polarizing vehicles on the market is the Nissan cube. Some love it, some hate it, but nearly everyone has an opinion about it, and that makes it hard to ignore. If you are a Canadian car buyer on the “love” side of things, we have some…
The “Baby Bronco” will share DNA with the new Ford Escape: Thai-Tang Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford is going all in on crossovers — which should be evident enough given that it is now pretty much all out on sedans. The 2020 Ford Escape demonstrates as much with its sleeker design and focus on youth-friendly tech, but…
Hollywood is always hunting for older movies and shows to remake Photo: Chevrolet In a previous article for The News Wheel, we highlighted several modern vehicle-themed blockbusters that were actually remakes of older films. However, there are plenty of other examples out there. You’d be surprised how many of your favorite newer car movies owe…
Very few movies from the last few decades have had the lasting cultural impact of Jurassic Park. The 1993 film was an awe-inspiring — and occasionally terrifying — peek into a world where dinosaurs roamed once again. But forget about all of that. Why? Because who needs a well-made film stuffed with childlike wonder when…
2020 Sierra Photo: GM Even though the Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences recently announced that college football and other sports are postponed for this fall, you can still throw a fun outdoor party for your partner or family. Just pack up one of these GMC models with your gear, head to a tailgating-friendly parking lot,…
Photo: Stellantis The 2022 Wagoneer is back after a nearly 30-year hiatus, arriving with the perfect blend of contemporary and classic style. This American icon has a good mix of capability, technology, and comfort needed in today’s world. Adventure-Ready: Check out these benefits of buying a four-wheel-drive vehicle Exterior With its Jeep brand heritage, the…
The new 2020 Jeep Gladiator Altitude Photo: FCA The 2020 Jeep Gladiator has the power and strength you need to tackle hands-on projects and off-road adventures. If you want a truck that’s as stylish as it is capable, you can now select the new Altitude trim of the 2020 Gladiator, which adds distinct design elements…
RC cars have technically evolved massively since they first hit the shelves. Where they were once limited in speed, design and user potential, they now offer the versatility and capability for hours upon hours of enjoyment. If you’re thinking of buying an RC car and want to know just how fast they have the potential…
2019 Nissan Armada The Nissan Armada has driven away with Kelley Blue Book’s 2019 5-Year Cost to Own Award as the Best Full-Size SUV/Crossover. Learn More: Winter maintenance tips “Spacious and versatile, with near-Infiniti levels of luxury, the 2019 Nissan Armada also boasts the lowest predicted 5-Year Cost to Own in its class. The Armada rides on…
Later today, host country Brazil kicks off the 20th World Cup by playing Croatia in the country’s Sao Paolo stadium. While we can’t speculate the outcome (beyond mentioning that no country has defeated Brazil on its home turf in 12 years), we can share our thoughts on the two countries’ best-selling cars and pit them…
The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox is a mid-size crossover that carries a starting MSRP of $23,100. Known for its spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and affordable price tag, the new Chevrolet Equinox is the vehicle you’d want to use to transport your family around town. The Equinox has been named “Highest Ranked SUV in Initial Quality in…
Photo: Jeep If you’re in the market for mid-size SUV that doesn’t compromise on power or versatility, check out the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. This model offers a mind-boggling array of trim levels and options. Here’s a look at what it has to offer. Meet the Family: Check out the whole lineup of Jeep SUVs…
After having great and sustained success with the “That’s not a Buick” ads, Buick appears to be changing its strategy ever so slightly. In some brief new videos promoting the 2017 Buick Encore, the fact that the Encore is a Buick is taken for granted—instead, the big “surprise” is a change in plans, which the…
2021 Nissan Maxima Photo: Nissan The Nissan Maxima was created for the family driver who wanted an exhilarating behind-the-wheel experience. With that in mind, Nissan marketed the Maxima as the “four-door sports car. The Maxima continues to deliver on that claim after over four decades of production and has taken over as Nissan’s flagship sedan….
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