There’s no heavy-duty truck quite like the 2016 Ram 2500. With a refined cabin space designed and engineered for relaxation and solitude, paired with a rugged exterior and top-of-the-line capabilities, the Ram 2500 is equipped to be both a powerful workhorse and a comfortable, enjoyable ride. Plus, the 2500’s eleven trims offer plenty of luxury and…
When one thinks of popular vehicle brands in Germany, the list of likely contenders is typically limited to native names. This preconception may make the news that Ford of Germany finished 2017 as the third best-selling brand in the country all the more surprising, but given that Ford has seen its registrations grow in Germany…
Seat Gap is a real issue in every vehicle Original Photo: Chevrolet Tired of losing your smartphone, favorite chips, or credit card in the seat gap of your car? You’re not alone. Eliminate these frustrating scenarios when you buy one of these nifty products from Amazon. Get Organized: Keep your vehicle cleaner with GM accessories…
Photo: Kings Island Without a doubt, one of the most anticipated new roller coasters for 2017 is Mystic Timbers at Kings Island. Traffic leading into the Ohio amusement park was backed up all the way to the highway on its opening day, with many visitors excited to take a first ride on the park’s newest coaster….
Photo: Bruno Kussler Marques As of 2019, the Mazda Miata celebrated 30 years on the road. With such a landmark anniversary in the rearview mirror, it’s no surprise that some Miatas need a little TLC. That’s why Mazda has created the Restoration Parts Program. Power and Efficiency: Mazda diesel technology continues to develop Based on…
The GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle concept Photo: General Motors General Motors is developing a variety of commercial technologies that could end up benefiting the U.S. military — and saving soldiers’ lives. The Detroit Free Press reports that the automaker’s subsidiary, GM Defense, is one of the finalists for a U.S. Army contract that’s potentially…
Photo: Infiniti For the second year in a row, the Infiniti QX50 earned the 2020 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Award. This classy crossover beat out over 150 competitors to earn the title of Best SUV/Crossover. That’s quite an accomplishment, considering that the QX50 triumphed in such a booming, competitive segment. Jeff Pope, Group Vice…
The new ACDelco and GM Genuine Parts packaging Photo: General Motors General Motors has announced that it’s offering all-new packaging for ACDelco and GM Genuine Parts. The automaker is upgrading the packaging in an attempt to strengthen its parts brands and increase sales. Keeping Your Vehicle Running Smoothly: Signs you need new brake parts Why…
The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is one of the three models that will enter the Indian market Jeep has been steadily growing as an international powerhouse, and now, it’s entering one of the biggest markets in the world. The Jeep brand will be going on sale in the Indian market later this year. “Jeep has…
The 2016 Nissan Sentra is a compact sedan with a starting MSRP of $16,780. Two stand-out features of the new Sentra are its spacious interior and impressive fuel economy of up to 40 mpg on the highway. The Nissan Sentra competes in the small sedan segment with other popular models such as the Honda Civic,…
The 2015 Chevy Equinox ©GM Last month, the 2015 Chevy Equinox had a record January, with close to 20,000 models sold. It was a 34% increase in year-over-year sales that made the compact SUV the brand’s second best-selling vehicle, behind only the Silverado full-size pickup. With satisfyingly palindromic sales of 242,242 Chevy Equinoxes last year,…
The 2016 Kia Sedona minivan was named a KBB.com Best Family Car of 2016 along with the 2016 Optima Kia has been making waves with its new design philosophy—and it looks like that’s not going to stop anytime soon. The Korean carmaker recently added two new trophies to its trophy shelf. Both the 2016 Kia…
South American drivers are falling in love with the Captiva’s chiseled body lines and streamlined contours Though we’re only a few weeks into January, Chevy has already had a successful start to the new year, both here in the States and abroad. For instance, in South America, the Captiva currently trends as one of the…
Nissan has a significant market share in Mexico, and now it’s looking to bring the most successful Mexican dealer groups into the US to open dealerships in Hispanic markets. Nissan dealerships in Mexico have yearly contracts, so it was easy for Nissan to see which dealerships were the the highest performing, and work with them to open…
Ludacris’ 1993 Acura Legend, much like his record sales, has seen better days Rapper, actor, and Fast & Furious mainstay Ludacris has talked at length about his beloved 1993 Acura Legend, which was even featured on the cover of his 2015 hip hop album, Ludaversal. During an appearance on Conan back in April, Ludacris said…
Stop Texting and Driving with # X Last summer, Demi Lovato first teamed up with AT&T to try and fix the texting epidemic that has plagued our society. Texting while walking is dangerous enough; I have seen people run into poles and walls before (ouch!) and almost walk into oncoming traffic unknowingly. Mix that attitude…
The affected area of the National Corvette Museum Early this morning, a sinkhole opened up beneath the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, resulting in damage to eight of the cars on display. According to an AP report, National Corvette Museum spokeswoman Kate Frassinelli said that six of the cars were owned by the…
Sobriety Checkpoints and the 4th Amendment. Photo: Versageek The Police force in the state of Michigan adopted the practice of conducting random sobriety checkpoints in an effort to catch drunk drivers and encourage sober driving. During this operation, all drivers passing through would be stopped and questioned. If an officer suspected the driver could be…
Last weekend, Nissan kicked off a fun season of racing at Calabogie Motorsports Park in Ontario, Canada. It wasn’t a new form of NASCAR, and it definitely wasn’t a new F1 series. It was a new season of the Nissan Micra Cup, and those little cars came to the track to kick butt and take…
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford has seen its fair share of iconic cars over the years, from the game-changing Model T to the Thunderbird to the Mustang to the new GT. One car that doesn’t quite seem to get the credit it’s due is the Ford Capri, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Meant…
This is the face of someone who genuinely enjoys bad television (kidding love you mean it) My girlfriend, whom I love very much and know to be a possessor of superior intellect, has an odd fixation with ABC’s The Bachelor. I don’t hold this against her by any means, but I am entirely incapable of…
2020 Chevrolet Blazer Photo: Chevrolet Back in the spring, Good Housekeeping Institute named the 2020 Chevy Blazer “Best New Midsize SUV.” Now, J.D. Power echoes this sentiment by giving this model the Best Mid-Size SUV title in this year’s APEAL Study. Enchanting and Athletic: Find a new Blazer to bring home here Deserving of praise…
Whatever life decisions you made to get here were probably not great life decisions to make Life is full of funny little twists and turns. For example, if you are working at Jeep, you may have recently discovered that Jeep Compass sales are down 62% so far this year. With the newly-renovated 2017 Jeep Compass…
Back during Halloween, Ford put forth a pretty excellent YouTube video depicting a prank perpetrated on some unsuspecting victims at a local car wash. With Valentine’s Day looming on the horizon, Ford is back with another prank that puts a whole new spin on the phrase speed dating. New from Ford: The five best features…
The refreshed 2016 Toyota Avalon The Avalon is Toyota’s flagship sedan, offering a touch more luxury than the automaker’s other sedans. Currently in its fourth generation, the mid-size sedan showed off a mid-gen refresh at the Chicago Auto Show earlier this year. After plenty of teasing, the Avalon is finally on sale at US dealers,…
2015 Sentra pricing announced on New Year’s Eve. Celebrate! If you’ve been patiently waiting for your opportunity to buy a brand-new 2015 Nissan Sentra and thinking man, they’re not going to release this thing until it’s actually 2015, are they, then today is your lucky day. Nissan has announced 2015 Sentra pricing as it begins…
We’re still waiting for the brand new 2015 Jeep Renegade to start arriving in dealerships very soon, but in the time being, we’ve been getting bits of information trickling in. Just last month, Jeep announced its pricing structure for the all-new small SUV, and now the EPA has confirmed the 2015 Jeep Renegade’s fuel economy…
Photo: Tohokushinsha Film/Manga Entertainment Animation is a boundless medium that can communicate stories in a way that can’t be done through live-action productions. While that endless world-building potential is typically squandered on talking animals and magical spell-casters, some animators use their craft to elevate entertainment to an art. For as many live-action racing movies that have been made over the years, few…
SAIC-GM-Wuling revealed the third SUV in the Baojun lineup last month at Auto Guangzhou 2017 with the world premiere of the Baojun 530. The Baojun 530 compact SUV is targeted specifically at younger drivers in China with dynamic style and versatile performance. On the outside, the Baojun 530 is notable for the wide grille that…
Chances are pretty good that, if you’re reading this, it’s because you were blown away by this morning’s reveal of the bah-gawd Ford Focus RS. Even if you were blown away (and you have every right to be, because it’s amazing), you’re probably nowhere near as stoked as Henry Catchpole of Evo magazine, who got…
Remember that classic moment in Jurassic Park when the T-Rex is chasing down the Jeep, and its menacing jaws are reflected in the side-view mirror? What made the joke funny — and suspenseful — was the presence of the disclaimer on the side mirror that stated, “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” It’s…
2019 Jeep Wrangler Photo: Jeep The Jeep Wrangler is a handsome, versatile vehicle, so it’s easy to see why the automaker is eager to introduce special editions of the iconic model. For the 2020 model year, we’ll see the return of the Jeep Wrangler Willys, along with the debut of the Jeep Wrangler Black &…
In between auto shows, BMW is releasing a brand new model to appeal to young families. BMW claims its new 2-Series Gran Tourer is the “world’s first premium compact model to offer up to seven seats.” With a focus on space and versatility, this MPV is intended for suburban moms and dads looking for a smaller people-mover. You can…
The 2016 Chrysler 200S and 300S Alloy Editions will debut at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show Chrysler is Detroit-born—and proud of it. This is no more evident than in the brand-new 2016 Chrysler 200S and 300S Alloy Editions. The American carmaker’s newest special editions not only highlight the models’ athletic look, but they also showcase…
It’s almost the Fourth of July, and Ford is announcing that its made-in-America Ranger is adding some new bells and whistles to match its stars and stripes. The top vehicle on the Cars.com 2020 American-Made Index, the Ranger will soon be available to upgrade with three cool new packages from Ford Performance. Two of those…
Don’t expect any big changes, but the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro does offer a few new features and tweaks for the upcoming model year. While the Camaro hasn’t received as much attention recently as the all-new Corvette, the sports car is still one of Chevrolet’s most recognizable and desirable models. As reported by GM Authority, the…
The beautiful Bahrain International Circuit at night. Two weeks ago, I described how the new qualifying format had been so universally panned that the guys in charge immediately scrapped it and declared that Formula 1 would go back to the 2015 qualifying rules for the next race weekend. But a few days before the 2016…
What’s New for the 2015 GMC Yukon XL The Yukon XL has been redesigned for the 2015 model year. The Yukon XL’s exterior and interior have been updated, fuel economy has been improved, and a new fold-flat third row has been introduced. 2015 GMC Yukon XL Exterior The GMC Yukon XL blends rugged truck…
Developers behind the 2015 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, a great many of whom are parents, opted to make standard a new feature that only a mother or father could love: a conversation mirror. Inspired by the need to keep an eye on the potential shenanigans going on in the second and third row, the…
We may not know with certainty what the fuel economy for the 2015 F-150 will be, but we can tell you how much power it’s going to generate. Ford has released information on both the 2015 F-150 2.7-liter EcoBoost and 3.5-liter V6 engines, and the numbers are quite impressive. One of those impressive numbers: just…
Each year after the MLB All-Star Game, the Most Valuable Player is announced. As part of winning the prestigious title and a cool translucent bat trophy, the MVP typically gets to choose between owning one of two Chevrolet vehicles. Last year, Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman took home a new Chevy Camaro SS Coupe…
Our 2014 Nissan Frontier overview will fill you in on all you need to know about Nissan’s pickup, prized for its capability, durability, and versatility. The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our…
Road rage, rude behavior, and inconsiderate driving maneuvers are nothing new on American roadways. Although aggressive driving is so prevalent, some states have more of the worst offenders than other states. Make the Grade: 10 best cars for recent college graduates After analyzing more than 2 million insurance applications, Insurify data scientists determined the rudest…
GMC maintains that its Canyon midsize pickup is “engineered for anywhere,” a mantra that it bandies about happily for its virtual test drive campaign. By visiting www.engineeredforeverywhere.com, you are greeted by an interactive map that gives you the opportunity to “test drive” a GMC Canyon in four distinct surroundings—the city, a rural area, the mountains,…
What’s New for the 2015 Ford Transit Van? The 2015 Ford Transit Van is all-new and intended to replace the E-Series. 2015 Ford Transit Van Exterior Versatility is the name of the game. The 2015 Ford Transit Van comes with three roof profiles—83.6 inches, 100.8 inches, and 110.1 inches—and six body lengths ranging from 217.8…
2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Exterior When it comes to iconic styling and capability, you would be hard-pressed to find a better vehicle than the Jeep Wrangler, and the Unlimited trim only enhances curb appeal. Not only does Unlimited badging help this Wrangler stand out, but four doors help the 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited accommodate more…
Still from the new Acura brand commercial “Point of View” Okay, so in the context of the ad, he’s clearly talking about the act of blazing new trails. But when Acura releases a new commercial in which Michael B. Jordan, an actor who first rose to prominence playing a drug dealer on HBO’s The Wire,…
Thanks to the partnership between Mazda Motor Corporation and JOTA Sport, there will be a Mazda MX-5 Miata in the 24 Hours Nurburgring endurance race this year. The entry of a Miata in this year’s race, which takes place June 21-22 at the Green Hell, will be part of the 25th anniversary commemoration for Mazda’s…
2014 Nissan Maxima The US auto industry as a whole had a great 2014, and Nissan was no different. Nissan sales in 2014 in the US were the best ever at 1,269,565 vehicles, and this was in impressive 11.1% increase over 2013. Sales were up so much thanks to record-setting sales of the Juke, Versa,…
January is a great time to bring home a new GMC — especially when that GMC is an Acadia. The automaker is currently advertising a 19 percent discount on select 2019 Acadia models. Details about the discount Per GMC’s disclaimer, this discount applies to the oldest 20 percent of select Acadia models in a dealership’s inventory….
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