Photo: The News Wheel With all of the new technology available in cars these days, the dream of the perfect road trip is more advanced than ever. Beyond hitting the road with the windows down and music playing, dashboard GPS systems and hands-free calling technology means you’ll likely never get lost or lonely. Unfortunately, some…
Photo: Lexus Lexus and the luxury travel magazine Conde Nast International have teamed up to present a documentary series entitled “Journeys in Taste,” as well as a line of e-cookbooks entitled “Culinary Perspectives.” Now in its second season, these media projects are a veritable whirlwind tour of world culinary traditions, featuring the creations of Lexus-loving…
In some not-so-shocking news, Kelley Blue Book has released its list of the 10 Coolest Cars under $20,000 for 2018. And there are some familiar names on the top of the list. Dare to Compare: The 2018 Mazda CX-9 vs. the 2018 Acura MDX Since its debut in 2003, the Mazda3 has appeared on Kelley Blue Book’s 10…
If you’re in the market for a new light-duty pickup, the 2019 GMC Sierra Limited is a rewarding choice. Noteworthy brawn pairs with purposeful features and a comfortable interior equipped with modern technology. Simplify hauling and towing tasks when you choose this capable pickup truck. The 2019 GMC Sierra Limited is available at two trim…
The Chevrolet Bolt won a highly coveted spot in Consumer Reports’ Top 10 Picks of 2018 this week. As part of the list, the Bolt was named Top Compact Green Car. The Bolt is helping to push GM into the electric car segment, earning impressive sales numbers last year. Acknowledging the Bolt’s unique presence in…
The all-new, sixth-generation Chevy Camaro has already had a big impact in its native country, but today the American muscle car finally had its Chinese debut at an event in Shanghai. The six-gen Camaro had its world debut at Detroit’s Belle Isle Park in May of last year. Yet it wasn’t until today—nearly a full 16…
Through Mazda’s Drive for Good, tens of thousands of volunteer hours are spent in communities Photo: Mazda USA via YouTube As a way to make a difference in the community, Mazda North America has started an annual giving campaign. In addition to donating a portion of every vehicle sold to the Mazda Foundation (which has…
The recipients of 2015’s donation gather to receive their checks Each year, the US celebrates the birthday of civil rights activist Martin Luther King with a federal holiday on the third Monday in January. Nearly 50 years have passed since King’s assassination, but his message remains important. Last year, Toyota Financial Services began donating to…
Photo: Ford The Team Fordzilla P1 is what you get when gamers are asked to build a racing car. An absolutely bonkers, virtual-for-now concept that, if it were real, would probably smoke anything with four wheels on a race track. Ford will make a real-life scale model before the end of 2020, but unfortunately, it…
Photo: GMC GMC has versatile options to suit your transportation preferences and needs as you head off to college for the first time this fall. Here are our top three picks to lease or buy as you begin your undergrad adventure. Terrific Terrain: Discover the strengths of the 2020 GMC Terrain Terrain Photo: GMC The…
Since people spend so much time on the road, it’s not a surprise that vehicles often become a moving extension of their homes, filled with emergency essentials, personal gear, snacks, and drinks. Just how it’s easy to overlook the mess in stationary homes, drivers often ignore the dumping ground state of their vehicles. While some…
North Dakota provides ample opportunities to reconnect with nature when you take a drive through the countryside Photo: skeeze via Pixabay Gain some peace of mind and fall in love with North Dakota all over again when you hit up one of these four scenic routes. Whether you prefer lakes and rivers or marshes and…
Seinfeld + Colbert +4 = Comedy Gold In the latest installment of Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee web series, the iconic comedian takes late night funnyman Stephen Colbert for a spin in a gorgeous blue 1964 Morgan +4. The Plus 4 features an ash wood frame, a 105 horsepower engine, and a four-speed…
Photo: Chevrolet A wealth of updates are coming to Chevrolet’s lineup of medium-duty Silverado commercial fleet trucks. Here’s a look at how these versatile and capable trucks have been updated to better serve drivers. Get the Job Done Right: Shop for Chevy work trucks Increased power and capability Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty lineup…
GMC’s Denali brand has had one heck of a year in 2017 with record levels of penetration helping to drive up the luxury brand’s average transaction prices in North America and the Middle East. In 2016, Denali models made up more than a quarter of all of GMC’s global sales, and approximately one third of…
The new 2017 Chrysler Town & Country will have plenty of updated, family-friendly features If you have a family, then convenience, practicality, and versatility are some of the key factors that go into your choice of vehicles. For many, the 2017 Chrysler Town & Country minivan will have all three. Chrysler’s newest minivan will offer a…
The 2019 Hyundai Veloster N Two Hyundai vehicles were recently honored with Best Buy Awards from Kelley Blue Book: the 2019 Veloster N and the 2019 Kona. These annual awards from KBB honor the best vehicles in 15 different categories, based on quality, affordability, reliability, driving dynamics, comfort, and ownership costs. The 2019 Veloster N…
You get a great value for your car with the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage. The term “penny pincher” in and of itself seems like a derisive one, but when every last red cent counts for something, there’s something to be said for a person who manages their money. Cars.com compiled a list of the Top 10…
Don’t let her sweet appearance fool you—this woman is a badass There are few commercials out in the automotive world that are as memorable—and inspiring—as Dodge’s 2015 “Wisdom” Super Bowl commercial. This 60-second television spot features a group of 100-year-olds spouting straight-forward wisdom that they believe all people should follow. Dodge’s commercial was so beloved…
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the launch of its luxury subscription service, Mercedes-Benz has expanded Mercedes-Benz Collection to Atlanta, where the brand’s headquarters is located. The high-end service was previously only available in Nashville and Philadelphia, offering subscribers the opportunity to drive in style for an allotted time period. Thinking of Buying? Learn about…
Download the FT-1 Vision GT car in Gran Turismo 6 Your 21st birthday. The first time you saw your child walk unaided. Your wedding day. All days that will live on in your memory. But none will be as memorable as yesterday, September 16th, 2014. At least, that’s probably the case if you’re a fan…
2014 Nissan Rogue with all-new NissanConnect Infotainment Features We as a society have come to expect a few things as we’ve rolled along into the 21st century: readily available coffee every morning, the ability to coordinate our wardrobe to whatever phase we should find ourselves in (we here at The News Wheel are both currently…
Rhamses Silva, easist drug arrest ever Ladies and Gentlemen, here we have it: the world’s easiest drug arrest. Undercover police arrested a Miami man who was offering “medicinal high grade top shelf” marijuana for sale on Craigslist (the extra qualifications help ensure authenticity). We like to imagine two police officers sitting around a computer and…
The modern Jeep Cherokee barely resembles the earliest incarnations of the vehicle, at least appearance-wise. Nevertheless, the Cherokee has remained one of Jeep’s most popular models, thanks to its performance both on- and off-road. None of that has changed with the introduction the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. While perhaps not a popular as its larger cousin the…
Kia Mexico will add the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid to its lineup Kia Mexico is officially a year old. The South Korean carmaker has been making big headway in the Mexican car market, surpassing its goals and meeting with the market’s high expectations. Over the course of the past year, Kia has sold 34,517 units….
For 2017, “SS” stands for swan song, as this will be the last year that the 2017 Chevrolet SS is available for purchase. With General Motors shutting down production of all Australian-specific vehicles, the Holden Commodore, which the Chevrolet SS is based upon, will become discontinued, thus spelling an end of Chevy’s sports sedan stateside. Still,…
The 2015 Buick Enclave was named the most American car on the market AutoBlog has put together a list of the 10 Most American Cars on the market, determined by what percentages of the vehicles’ parts are actually “born in the USA.” The results may surprise some, as many foreign companies have factories located in…
2016 GMC Acadia SLT Photo: © General Motors The 2016 GMC Acadia is a comfortable and stylish SUV that is the ideal choice for families and individuals. With seating for seven or eight and standard OnStar 4G LTE with built-in Wi-Fi, few new vehicles are better suited for transporting children to and fro. With a…
Focused on performance, the 2018 Buick Regal GS shows off 310 horsepower in an elongated, sporty frame. Designed to be a range-topping Sportback model, you can cruise in style with this luxury sedan. The 2018 Buick Regal GS is available in one trim. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2018 Buick Regal GS? While Buick markets…
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill Photo: Sailko Whether you’re taking a road trip through Kentucky to explore Mammoth Cave or visit a city, like Lexington, be sure to book a room at a unique hotel while you travel. Each of these hotels offers an intriguing and enjoyable night in the Bluegrass State. Riding With Your…
The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid version of the regular Toyota Prius, though it offers much more than just a new powertrain. With the addition of the word “Prime” in the Toyota Prius name comes distinctive new styling, a massive 11.6-inch touchscreen, and multiple driving modes including a Recharge mode that uses…
Porsche-lover Jerry Seinfeld (right) drives a 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder with comedian Kevin Hart (left) In case you haven’t heard, roughly one bajillion leaked Sony emails have been made public, with some people actually speculating that the hacking was done by Kim Jong Un’s North Korean regime in retaliation for The Interview, that movie…
The 2018 Kia Sportage is powerful enough to handle your everyday journeys as well as your more demanding adventures. Featuring sculpted, athletic lines, the 2018 Kia Sportage sports an eye-catching exterior and delivers drivers an interior designed for comfort, function, and fun. Learn More: History of Kia [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2018 Kia Sportage? New…
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Photo: © General Motors Coming with a considerably lower price tag than the Porche 911, while also offering substantially more power, it’s hard to get more bang for your buck than you get with the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. A fine-tuned suspension and 650 horsepower engine make the 2016 Corvette Z06…
Since it was announced earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show, American shoppers have been waiting with bated breath for the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport to make it to dealership showrooms. This rebranded Nissan Qashqai from Europe is a more compact SUV than its Rogue cousin, and is perfect for Millennials looking for a…
The 2019 Hyundai Tucson Hyundai Motor America finished the year on a high note, reporting record December sales to go with a 3 percent increase over the same month in 2017. Retail sales were up 4 percent. A total of 65,721 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles were sold in December, compared with 63,594 sales a year…
GMC and Buick are two of General Motors’ upscale brands. So how do their small SUVs stack up against each other? Here’s a look at their similarities and differences. Looking for Luxury? Check out the GMC Denali trim level Trims On the Buick Encore GX, you can pick from the Select, Essence, and Preferred trims….
Ford really loves conducting studies to that aim to learn more about young buyers, a trend continued by a recent Penn Schoen Berland poll. According to the results of the study, Millennials and Generation Z drivers fear nothing more than sharing the road with dangerous drivers—not even snakes, spiders, death, or—worst of all—public speaking. “Younger…
Photo: GMC Equal parts rugged and luxurious, the GMC Yukon has been seriously overhauled for 2021. This full-size SUV’s next-generation redesign includes highlights like new performance features, a reshaped exterior, and a more spacious and well-equipped cabin. Ultimate Luxury: Learn about the history of GMC’s high-end Denali trim Photo: GMC Performance New for 2021, the…
Image: Paul Lowry One commodity price that has enormous influence over the American mood is oil. Our country’s dependence on our vehicles to get to work, school, and other essential places means that when gas prices rise we all feel the pain in our budgets (unless you made the decision to buy an EV). Two…
Driving has become an extreme sport in the modern world. Instead of being drivers with good manners, many people on the road are more like dukes of hazard. Many of us practice noble habits behind the wheel, but the charms of the bottle, the LOLs on the phone, and rebellion against the speed limit have…
Ram Truck Round-Up was officially the longest parade of pickup trucks ever Last month, we announced that Ram Trucks was aiming to set the record for the longest parade of pickup trucks ahead of the 2015 Academy of Country Music Awards. Over the weekend, Ram accomplished that goal. The event was called the Ram Truck…
Ford Sponsors Honor Flight Chicago Veteran’s Day is tomorrow, and Ford got a jump on honoring the men and women of the armed forces by sponsoring Honor Flight Chicago on October 29. The flight, which ran from Chicago to Washington D.C. at the end of last month, transported 91 World War II veterans to the Nation’s Capital…
Tired of driving around all day while you run your errands? Can’t stand to have your foot on the accelerator another minute? Then you might be wise to enter Chrysler’s “Mom’s Day Off,” or enter a deserving mom—or dad, or anyone!—for a chance to win a personal chauffeur for a day. Related: Heart-Pounding Excitement in…
Photo: GMC The 2020 Acadia offers refreshed features and an all-new trim level. Here’s a look at some of the finest features on this bold three-row SUV. Shop Smart: Money-saving tips for buying a vehicle What’s New For the 2020 model year, the GMC Acadia boasts the exciting new AT4 trim level. This model is…
In many car crashes, the primary impact is followed by secondary collisions — but today’s airbag systems aren’t equipped to deploy and protect vehicle occupants in those instances. A new technology from Hyundai Motor Group could change that. The automaker has developed what it says is the world’s first multi-collision airbag system. Here’s how it…
Photo: Toyota USA | YouTube Toyota has released a new 30-second spot for the 2020 GR Supra, its new sports car set to launch in just three short days on July 20, 2019. The spot, titled “Track Day,” is part of the “This Is Our Sport” ad campaign for the new performance car, and coincides…
The Chevrolet Suburban is one of the oldest SUV names in the world, bringing its brand of sturdy capability to the roads since 1935. Unlike crossovers, whose architecture is based on sedans, the Suburban is an SUV in the earliest sense of the term, built on a truck body for increased strength. Know Your Data Limits: AT&T…
Photo: Genesis Genesis has shared more details about the all-new GV60 SUV, which is set to make history as the premium brand’s first dedicated EV model. The Exciting Future of Genesis: Brand plans to go all-electric by 2030 The GV60 shows off a sporty, streamlined coupe design, a spacious and sustainably designed interior, and innovative…
Ford Motor Company Canada posted a 4.8 percent year-over-year decline in sales last month, but it achieved its highest June total for SUV sales in company history. On the whole, Ford delivered 31,193 vehicles in June. “Consumers have been very clear — they want higher ride heights, more space, and increased versatility without sacrificing fuel…
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