Pictured: 2015 Hyundai Sonata The Hyundai Sonata, the Korean brand’s best-selling midsize sedan, is also known as the i45 in some Asian and Australian markets. After a rocky initial release, it’s become one of the automaker’s most reliable entrants, selling more than 7.3 million units around the world. Early History of the Hyundai Sonata The…
The 2018 Holden Equinox is not just bringing fun driving dynamics, versatility, and comfort to drivers, but also delicious food. This is not to say that the Equinox will be packed with foods—though it certainly could be if that was one’s wish—but rather that the launch of the Equinox has led to the creation of…
Dr. Tobias Sünner Photo: © General Motors GM has announced that it has appointed Dr. Tobias Sünner as the president of its Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), effective June 1st, 2015. Sünner will operate out of the headquarters of GM’s Shanghai-based automotive engineering and design joint venture with SAIC. “Tobias brings to PATAC a…
Image: European Roads It’s no secret that the European Union is cracking down pretty hard on CO2 emissions to help reduce global warming. There are benchmarks set in 2021 and 2030 for automakers in the region to meet certain emissions goals to help make European roads a bit cleaner. According to AutoExpress, there are serious…
Ford dazzled at the 2015 North American International Auto Show with its Innovation Park exhibit, which emphasized the company’s commitment to sustainability by utilizing various elements from nature. Now, it is putting the display to good use by donating the exhibit to two organizations located in Southeast Michigan. The concept behind the Innovation Park was…
Alongside its announcement that Subaru had officially produced its 15 millionth all-wheel drive vehicle, the Japanese automaker also released its February 2016 sales results earlier this week. In the United States, Subaru saw record February sales overall, with a 1.6% increase over February sales in 2015. In total, Subaru moved 42,011 units. So far this…
Ford COO Mark Fields There are a lot of questions out there pertaining to the future of fully autonomous vehicles and the impact that it will have on our day-to-day commutes. One of the questions that hasn’t been asked is whether automakers intend to make cars that can be driven autonomously and the ol’ fashioned…
Furious 7 set a number of records at the box office, both domestically and globally, in its opening weekend Furious 7 is the latest film in the Fast and Furious franchise, opening on Friday, April 3rd. To no one’s surprise, the seventh installment in the films series totally dominated at the box office, but perhaps…
Arnold Breitenbach of St. George, Utah, served the United States proudly nearly five decades ago when he fought in the Vietnam War as a gunner for the Army. During his service, his personnel carrier was struck by an RPG, leaving Breitenbach temporarily blind and permanently damaging his hearing. For these injuries, he was awarded with…
2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Photo: FCA Media The most awarded minivan this year and last is taking home another distinction, and this specific award is very near and dear to the Chrysler’s heart. “To have Chrysler Pacifica win back-to-back awards from the AutoTRADER.ca judges is further validation of the innovation and leadership we maintain in…
2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen This year marks Volkswagen’s 12th consecutive inclusion in Car and Driver magazine’s “10Best” list. Pitted against 65 vehicles, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf models–e-Golf, Golf, Golf Attack, Golf GTI, Golf SportWagen, and Golf R–have risen above the competition to earn a spot on the annual list and will be showcased in the January 2018…
Just as we’d begun to recover from Alfredo Simon’s chrome Mercedes, Reddit assaulted our eyeballs with this photo of a camouflage Camaro: Related info: Commemorative Camaro Debuts at SEMA That’s gross. That’s a gross way to live. This image was posted to the r/funny subreddit, with the clever title, “Some jackass forgot his tires at the…
You may think that a Ford F-250 with an 80-inch flat screen in the bed and a swing-out BBQ grill on the trailer hitch would be the best tailgating vehicle, but you’d be wrong. Nissan just changed the tailgating game with its Smart BBQ Vehicle e-NV200, and it was built in Japan. The back of…
The 2016 ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe is on its way to North America 2015 is a milestone year for BMW. It’s the 40th anniversary of the founding of BMW of North America, the 40th anniversary of the company’s first major US motorsports victory at the 1975 12 Hours of Sebring, and the 50th anniversary…
Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford this week donated a Ford Everest to both Black Leopard Wildlife Conservation Station and Green River, organizations both focused on wildlife conservation efforts, at the Conservation and Environmental Grants China (CEGC) Awards. Bill Ford has been a part of four CEGC Awards, and this year he was joined…
Just yesterday, Buffalo witnessed a 75-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 90 due to whiteout conditions. The event occurred on the stretch between the Depew and Pembroke exits; both lanes of the interstate were temporarily shut down while trapped motorists were rescued from vehicles. One fatality occurred, while 11 other people were injured and transported to nearby…
Are you irritated yet? If you’re not, then you haven’t been keeping up with the dozens of BMW rumors flying around the past couple weeks. Whether they’re about the development and timetable of the i5 or the next generation of the 3 Series, there’s been enough questionable “news” lately to make you pull your hair…
It’s nearly April 2014, which should probably just be dubbed the Month of the Mustang. The month will mark the 50th anniversary of the beloved muscle car that has defined American culture ever since it debuted in New York. As such, we’ll probably all spend a bit of time looking back at the Mustang’s past…
GMPT-E Managing Director Pierpaolo Antonioli and GM President Dan Ammann shake hands at GM Powertrain Europe Turin Photo: © General Motors GM President Dan Amman was on-hand at GM Powertrain Europe Turin on Tuesday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the start of production. Amman announced plans to continue the bond between Turin and the…
In all honesty, the 370Z is why we like Nissan. Sure, its electric LEAF is practical and its many sedans are dependable, but only the 370Z is truly likable. A stark departure from the rest of the brand’s humdrum lineup, the uniquely styled and athletically equipped 370Z has kept the brand invigorated for almost a decade….
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is one of the most famous circuits in the world. As a result, acquiring the license rights to feature it in a racing video game can be costly—and doubly so if you also want to laser-scan the track (or purchase someone else’s scan). But modern racing simulators, such as Assetto Corsa,…
Infiniti design director Alfonso Albaisa introduces the 2016 Infiniti QX50 at the New York Auto Show At last week’s New York Auto Show press preview, all eyes were on the Infiniti QX30 Concept as it made its North American debut. But the small crossover concept wasn’t the only thing the luxury automaker revealed in the…
See eleven Hyundai Genesis cars make a gigantic message in the desert Photo:Hyundai Worldwide via YouTube “Can a car deliver a message to space?” That’s the question Hyundai answered when it made one young girl’s dream come true by bringing her and her father–an astronaut–closer together. How did Hyundai make this happen? Simple: by writing a…
2016 Cadillac CT6 Photo: © General Motors Cadillac will be taking its newly-revealed CT6 to the Shanghai Motor Show, which will kick off in a little less than a week’s time. If some pointed words from GM North American President Mark Reuss are to be believed, the CT6 may very well be arriving with a…
Raise your hand if, had you been asked which vehicle you figured was next in line to get an ST trim from Ford Performance, you would have answered the Edge mid-size SUV. Anyone? No, Ted. Stop lying. Whether you would have predicted it or not, the maniacs at Ford are making it happen, announcing that…
Each year, Jeep takes a number of concept models to what is arguably the best off-road event in the country: the Easter Jeep Safari at Moab, Utah. Last year, Jeep took six Moab Easter Jeep Safari Concepts for the 48th annual event, which ran from April 13th through the 20th. This year, Jeep has upped…
April 17th marks the 51st anniversary of the introduction of the Ford Mustang. As one might easily surmise, quite a lot of important milestones have been achieved over the course of half a century. Sales of the Mustang are rapidly closing in on 10 million units, and the move to open availability up to 120…
As the smallest sports activity vehicle in BMW’s lineup, the X1 is a popular choice for buyers who want the luxury and performance of the brand without paying excessively for a large SUV or high-end sedan. If you’re interested in a BMW that’s suitable for your family and budget, the 2018 BMW X1 is a…
All-new Ford S-MAX This week, Ford made its all-new S-MAX available for order and touted a number of new and innovative features that would be available therein. Chief among these new features is an Intelligent Speed Limiter—a first-of-its-kind technology that allows drivers to set a maximum traveling speed and uses a camera to read road…
GM’s Ergo Chair If you think that the idea of designing a chair to more easily design other chairs sounds ridiculous, then clearly you’ve never seen GM’s Ergo Chair. Check it out: As you can see, GM’s Ergo Chair is great for installing the third-row seats of the award-winning Chevy Traverse, which made it onto…
In a market where crossovers are the hot topic, SUVs are becoming watered down for a more sporty and attractive vibe, leaving behind their traditional capabilities. The 2016 Lexus LX is one of the few SUVs to retain that capability while also staying up to date with the more dynamic, athletic lines of contemporary exterior…
Today American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reported sales of 100,497 Honda and Acura vehicles in January, representing a decrease of 1.7% that was more Acura’s fault than Honda’s. In fact, Honda Division set a new January record with a total of 90,247 units sold, with car sales reaching 50,812 and truck sales totaling 39,435. Honda…
In true Corvette fashion, the 2018 Corvette Z06 is rolling onto the open road with a new 65th anniversary edition. The Carbon 65 Edition will have an extremely limited run with only 650 vehicles coming off the line. The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is available at three trim levels: 1LZ, 2LZ, and 3LZ. Each trim is available…
“Have you seen this car?” This 1968 Camaro was stolen from a Florida dealership Photo source: Chad Harper We were being a bit tongue-in-cheek earlier today when we called a camouflaged Camaro a “crime against car-manity,” but the latest Camaro news out of Florida can genuinely be labeled a crime—and a pretty sick one, at…
Another season begins! This will be the first of a series of recap articles covering the 2015 Formula 1 season, so if you’re a huge fan of the greatest motorsport in the world (hey, I’m biased), make sure to come back to The News Wheel after every Grand Prix weekend! Last Sunday’s race took place…
The Delhi Auto Expo was open earlier this month in India, and Nissan’s Datsun brand showed off its latest concept, the Datsun GO-cross concept. The fun little crossover was displayed in a bright yellow color, and drew a lot of attention from show attendees. Buy An SUV Stateside: Learn more about the 2016 Nissan Rogue As with…
The Jeep Crew Chief is one of the two teased concept cars Jeep is creating for the 50th annual Easter Jeep Safari Every year, off-roaders join together in the backcountry of Moab, Utah to take on some of the toughest terrain out there for the Easter Jeep Safari—and this year is no exception. To help…
2015 Chevy Colorado Z71 Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet is taking home four prizes in the 2015 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. The awards, which are given to the top performing vehicle in every segment, are determined based upon projected costs and depreciation over a five-year period. 2015 Chevy Spark The 2015…
The Jeep “Portraits” commercial topped the YouTube AdBlitz Poll in the automotive category Every year, the YouTube AdBlitz announces the leading Super Bowl commercials. This year, the leading automotive commercial award was given to Jeep’s emotional “Portraits” spot. The spot was also the sixth overall commercial out of the 74 total commercials that were voted…
Whatever you do, don’t do this. Seriously. It can be difficult to deal with the McAssholes of the drive-thru. Nothing’s worse than getting stuck behind a huge van that quite literally has an entire soccer team in it—all with special orders. To make life easier for everyone who just wants a quick eat from their…
The 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV with a plethora of entertainment options, a powerful V8 engine, and 121.1 cubic feet of available cargo space. The base model 2016 Tahoe carries a starting MSRP in the mid-40,000s. The Tahoe competes for sales with the Ford Expedition, GMC Yukon, and Toyota Sequoia. [wptab name=”What’s New”] 2016…
The all-new 2015 Honda Jazz The 2015 Honda Jazz will be debuting soon at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, but the Japanese automaker has already revealed new photos and details of the European production model in advance of the big premiere. Still, nothing too earth-shattering here, considering it’s essentially the same as the concept version…
Employees at the GM Arlington Assembly Center gather around the plant’s 10 millionth vehicle It’s a big year for the GM Arlington Assembly Center in Arlington, Texas: not only is the manufacturing plant still enjoying its 60th anniversary, but it just rolled out its ten millionth vehicle. The milestone vehicle in question was a 2015…
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…
Ford Transit Custom and Ford Transit both winners at the 2015 Vans A2Z Awards Ford’s Transit Courier won five major awards at the 2015 VansA2Z Awards in the UK, including the Editor’s Choice award and a Lifetime Achievement Award for the Transit brand proper. The Transit Custom took home the Small Panel Van of the…
2015 Ford Shelby GT350 Consistent with comments made earlier this month by Shelby brand chief Jim Owens, there was a very significant reason for Ford’s refusal to identify the all-new Shelby GT350 as a 2016 model. Reason being? There will be a 2015 Shelby GT350. Granted, this run will by no means be easy to…
The new Ford Tourneo made its world premiere at Auto Shanghai 2015 on Monday, revealing the work of an ongoing collaboration between Ford’s European engineering teams with its peers at China’s Jiangling Motors Co. Expected to arrive in 2016, the MPV is likely to be a hit with customers looking for a capable and sporty…
On May 5th, Ford will hold the 17th Annual Ford Freedom Awards at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. This year, Ford and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will recognize three individuals who have made significant contributions to technology and entrepreneurialism— Ford Freedom Honoree Elijah McCoy, inventor; Ford Freedom Award…
Today, Ford announced that it is launching The Good Day Project as a part of its efforts to raise breast cancer awareness through it Ford Warriors in Pink® organization. Whereas the Ford Warriors in Pink are primarily aimed at raising awareness, starting conversations, and generating funds to support breast cancer research, The Good Day Project…
Three years ago at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Porsche celebrated the 50th anniversary of its famous 911 supercar by unveiling a huge sculpture that featured three iconic 911s suspended high in the air. This unique creation was so well received that Porsche decided to build another one outside of its museum in Zuffenhausen. The Porsche…
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