Photo: Honda Honda was named the top mainstream car brand for residual value according to ALG, a subsidiary of TrueCar that specializes in market analyses and depreciation forecasts. ALG says that after three years of ownership, you can expect your Honda to have retained the most value compared to any other non-premium brand, and ranked…
As Nov. 28 fast approaches, we’d like to take a moment to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. In honor of this holiday, we’ve rounded up just a few of the auto features we’re most grateful for. Drop us a line in the comments to let us know which auto features made your “thankful for”…
SAIC-GM-Wuling has at long last launched its first SUV, the Hong Guang S3, which joins the venerable Hong Guang family and provides and affordable yet stylish SUV alternative for drivers in China. The Wuling Hong Guang S3 will be offered in five different variants powered by either a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine or a 1.5-liter…
The newly redesigned 2016 Tacoma at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show The countdown is on for the release of the all-new 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The mid-size pickup has been thoroughly made-over to make it more competitive with the likes of the Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon duo, and it looks like it’s going to be successful. Now,…
There are a few things that police might expect when they are chasing someone – driving through grass: And driving into oncoming traffic: Notice all the arrows are pointing the wrong way. However, what they probably didn’t expect was his safe use of the passing lane on the highway: Giving a group of kids on…
Photo: Subaru The 88th Geneva International Motor Show played host to one of Subaru’s latest vehicle concept reveals — the VIZIV Tourer Concept. The newest VIZIV Concept features the automaker’s dedication to increasing the joy of driving as well as engineering their vehicles with the most advanced safety technologies. It follows the blueprint of Subaru’s…
The 2017 Chicago Auto Show is sure to be a groundbreaking experience in terms of vehicle releases and updates. Every year, automakers announce the best and brightest models available, with some surprises mixed in. Subaru is taking advantage of the large stage in Chicago and is planning to debut the all-new 2018 Legacy on Thursday,…
Subaru has had a very successful 2015 2015 has been a huge year for Subaru, from incredible sales to awesome branding to constant wins in the world of rally. But what were the biggest moments for Subaru in 2015? I can think of a few… [wptab name=”Sales”] The 2016 Subaru Forester has led the charge for…
2017 Subaru Impreza If you’ve ever stepped inside a Subaru vehicle, then you know that they are made with premium materials and high attention to detail. Each section of the interior is crafted to create a ride that is both practical and comfortable. The 2017 Subaru Impreza’s interior is just the same and it recently…
Check out the 2016 Series.HyperBlue limited edition packages for the WRX STI and BRZ Last year, Subaru released the 2015 Series.HyperBlue limited edition package for the Subaru BRZ. It was met with great success, so Subaru has revived the package as the 2016 Series.HyperBlue limited edition, but not just for the BRZ. Subaru will be…
Subaru and the Center for Pet Safety most recently studied pet travel seats to determine the actual safety value Over the last four years, Subaru and the non-profit research and consumer advocacy organization, Center for Pet Safety, have been working hand-in-hand on research to determine the safest way to transport pets behind the wheel. The…
Jude Law pictured at the global premiere of Johnnie Walker’s “The Gentleman’s Wager II” in Rome Photo: Johnnie Walker Only the classiest people deserve to drive the classiest cars, so the man behind the wheel of a Delahaye 135S must be one spiffy fellow. Considering the driver of this certain blue sporting tourer is the one…
For some time, one of the largest arguments Uber and other ride-hailing apps have given is that they reduce traffic. After all, if one person is just driving a bunch of people around to different places all day, wouldn’t that keep their individual cars off the road, so decrease the amount people drive in total?…
Long commutes can be a real pain. According to various studies, commuting is associated with higher levels of anxiety, stress, and hostility, and can even negatively impair relationships and cognitive performance. The average American spends about 25 minutes commuting, but Justin Korva, who works at Taco Casa in Rockwall, Texas, spends a lot more time…
Volkswagen announced that the I.D. Buzz concept, an all-electric vehicle, will be available in US, China, and Europe in 2022 Photo: Volkswagen Simultaneously retro and modern, the Volkswagen I.D. Buzz concept will be making its commercial debut in the US, China, and Europe just five years from now (2022). According to Volkswagen, the all electric…
Picture: Alexa Clark As technology advances, it tends to gradually replace those jobs that nobody wants to do with robots that can’t complain until the eventual robot uprising comes to destroy all humans. The newest member in the ranks of the metal men is an artificially intelligent lawyer chatbot specifically designed to contest your parking…
If you haven’t heard the news already, brace yourself: There will be no revival of Mazda’s RX Series. If you’re still in denial and need a reality check, Mazda’s CEO, Masamichi Kogai, confirmed that he and the brand as a whole have no intent of bringing the sports car back to life. With the company…
Your side mirrors can only do so much against the dreaded, frustrating, and extremely hazardous blind spot, and they do even less if you don’t bother adjusting them correctly to thwart the situation. The blind spot is that magical place where other vehicles, and sometimes cyclists, are cloaked in invisibility and, because they are invisible…
Photo: PR Newswire Wednesday was a new self-driving shuttle bus’ first day on the road in Las Vegas. The 12-month project is funded by AAA and Keolis in an effort to create a more easily accessible public transportation system for the city. But unfortunately, the shuttle bus had a tough first day. The self-driving shuttle bus ended…
In a recent episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, the comedian and car enthusiast spotlighted Chris and Elaine Larsen, the husband-and-wife team behind Larsen Motorsports in Orlando, Florida. Chris is the builder, while his wife Elaine is the reigning two-time Jet Dragster World Champion. Leno talks to both of them about their racing history, as well…
Uber is running a pilot program that allows users to schedule a ride up to 30 days in advanced Photo: Julien GONG Min Uber is starting to think ahead. The transportation giant is testing a new service that will allow Uber riders to schedule a ride from 30 minutes to 30 days in advance. The…
The Sauber F1 team has confirmed that Charles Leclerc will be participating in four of the free practice sessions throughout the rest of the 2017 Formula One season. Charles Leclerc is the most talked-about young driver on the path to F1 and is currently poised to win the Formula 2 championship. He put in several…
Earlier this year, Ford laid down the gauntlet and tossed its name gladly into the proverbial luxury truck hat with the revelation of a line-topping Limited trim. According to a report, you can expect to pay right around $60,000 for the privilege of owning one. Looking for a Quick Quote? Try the Black Book Credit Score…
It’s the time of year when fuzzy stories pop up all over the web of humans doing good things for each other in the name of holiday spirit. After the year we’ve had in 2016, we here at The News Wheel welcome these happy stories with open arms. One of the first ones this season…
They say good things come in small packages, and when it comes to the 2016 MINI Cooper 2 Door, they are absolutely right. Featuring the retro styling you remember from the Swingin’ Sixties but in a much more practical package, the Cooper will net you approximately five gazillion cool points as soon as you drive…
Know what’s better than a Subaru BRZ? A special edition Subaru BRZ limited to just 1,000 examples that boasts drag-reducing enhancements, red-painted brake calipers, black finish STI alloy wheels. That’s what you’re getting with the newly announced 2015 BRZ Series.Blue. All of the things that make the BRZ a beloved beast are still present, including…
Ram has already begun production of its Heavy Duty Night Models Even though FCA has delayed the launch of the redesigned Ram 1500 until 2019, the company has stayed busy by releasing an assortment of special-edition models, such as the Ram 1500 Rebel Mojave Sand and Ram 1500 Rebel Black, but neither of those appearance…
Widespread panic not being capitalized upon? Not on Buick’s watch Photo: © General Motors Though severe winter weather can seldom ever be considered a situation that calls for feelings of joy, it usually shakes out that blizzard season is a happy one for the folks who handle press releases for the major automakers. Take Buick, for…
2017 GMC Canyon Denali Photo: © General Motors It was only a month ago when Car and Driver first broke news that GMC was planning to add a Denali trim to its popular Canyon mid-size pickup truck, but it wasn’t until today, November 17th, that GMC made the official announcement a Canyon Denali is coming…
After possibly inadvertently revealing the output of its high-performance Regal variant, Buick wasted little time in revealing everything that there is to know about the 2018 Buick Regal RS, which was announced officially on Wednesday. Is it getting a 310-horsepower V6 engine? Does the Pope poop in the woods? No, that’s an actual question. People seem…
The Mazda CX-5 crossover comes with lots of new equipment for the 2017 model year Most people have heard the phrase, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’, but it seems like Mazda is unfamiliar with this saying because it’s made a whole lot of changes to its CX-5 crossover, which just so happens to…
Introducing the 2015 Kia Sportage The 2015 Kia Sportage will carry over a number of features added last year, features that helped the Sportage earn its second consecutive top ranking (tied) in the small CUV category in J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study. Still, the model also sees a slew of updates that allow for stellar…
If you’re a fan of the Cars franchise from Disney•Pixar, or are the parent of a young enthusiast, get ready to be excited. The automotive stars of the latest installment Cars 3 are getting ready to take a “Road to the Races” trip this spring to meet America before the film comes out this summer….
Unless you’re a graphic designer, you probably didn’t realize a lot of thought goes into auto brands’ logos. For instance, Mazda’s current badge might remind you of those simplified cartoon sketches of birds in flight. While there’s actually some truth in that observation, the influences and history of the Mazda logo are more subtle–and fascinating–than…
Drivers in Pennsylvania witnessed a hijacked road sign along East Market Street yesterday that confused a lot of people. “ZOMBIES AHEAD!! RUN!!!” The sign also displayed another, more inappropriate message, as well, which news sources tastefully refrained from mentioning. Springettsbury Township Police confirmed that someone had hacked the sign, viewing it as just a lighthearted…
By rolling out No Charge to Charge in Atlanta, owners and lessees of 2015 LEAF vehicles will benefit from two years of free public charging The capital city of Georgia has long been referred to as “Hotlanta” due to its sweltering summers and equally sweltering night life and club culture. Another thing that’s extremely hot…
Did you know that drivers make more than twice as many mistakes as normal if they are dehydrated? Normally when we talk about drinking and driving we are referring to alcohol and how it is a bad thing to do. In this case, Nissan wants you to ‘hit the bottle’ that’s full of water before…
When we saw the press release from Nissan about its upcoming partnership with Disney and Lucasfilm for the new Star Wars film about Han Solo, a tried-and-true statement came to our mind: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. In a move that surprises absolutely no one that has been paying attention, Lucasfilm has announced…
The Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak offers superior power and two engine options Drag racers everywhere, rejoice! Dodge has finally announced that it is taking orders for the newest Challenger Drag Pak. Starting at a price of $109,354, the new Drag Pak is a bit different than its predecessors. How? It has a cheaper option….
The newly revamped Top Gear had the majority of audiences cringing throughout Photo: The Sun Twitter The moment Top Gear fans have all been waiting for has come and gone. Earlier this week, the newly revamped British car show took to the airwaves with its brand-new cast and now, it’s raking in the reactions—both good…
Fatal accidents caused by road rage are becoming more common Bad traffic is enough to make any sane person a bit rage-y. Even the kindest people are known to let out an expletive when their daily commute is plagued by a traffic jam. The feeling of all-consuming rage that occurs when we’re behind the wheel…
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…
While not the capital city of Wisconsin, Milwaukee is the Badger State’s most populous city, as well as the Midwest’s fifth-largest city. This fact, as well as the city’s proximity to Lake Michigan, makes it a popular destination with visitors from all over. If you’re planning a trip to Milwaukee anytime soon, make sure you…
It’s baaaaack This morning, Mercedes-Benz announced a whole slew of tiny nomenclature changes for 2015 and onward. In a nutshell: a bunch of letters are being changed out for other letters, and there are some words being changed out for letters. It’s a bonanza of letters! The most substantive piece of news out of the…
The Zoom-Zoom brand seems to be pretty good about recalls—it’s highly involved with concluding the Takata airbag debacle, and even has its own Recall Information Center to better inform people if their specific vehicle has a recall. So, along those same lines, Mazda has issued a recall for a little under 58,000 2015 and 2016…
Mazda’s most recent redesign went to its Mazda6 back in November, upgrading the sedan from a good-looking car to something that differentiates itself from the rest of the lineup as a flagship. At the time, of course, Mazda did not have pricing information. Now it does, though. The 2018 Mazda6 will be rolling into dealerships…
Sergio Marchionne reportedly plans to make Alfa Romeo a stand-alone company. A report from Automotive News published this morning states that Fiat-Chrysler CEO, Sergio Marchionne, has plans to make the ever-struggling Alfa Romeo a stand-alone company within Fiat. This information comes from People Familiar with the Matter, close relatives of the Unnamed Sources guy I…
Based on the early reception, it seems that Lincoln’s partnership with Matthew McConaughey was a smashing idea. The first fruits of the collaboration between the automaker and the Academy Award-winner were unleashed upon the world last week to much acclaim. Many commentators noted a striking similarity between the way McConaughey talks to the camera (and,…
Subaru announced pricing for its 2016 Subaru Series.HyperBlue BRZ and WRX STI models Earlier this summer, Subaru announced that it would be producing limited edition variants of both the WRX STI and the BRZ, called Series.HyperBlue. The special package had been available on the 2015 BRZ to great success, encouraging its revival in 2016 and…
Photo: Associated Press By complete accident, a courthouse intern in Montgomery, Alabama, discovered what experts believe to be the largest surviving collection of legal documents from the Montgomery Bus Boycott. These documents include arrest records, bonds, court orders, and more, including the arrest record of Rosa Parks. Dated December 1, 1955, the document says that…
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