2014 Cadillac XTS Sedan Overview

The all-new 2014 Cadillac XTS The 2014 Cadillac XTS Sedan amps up success with the new optional 410-horsepower turbocharged V6. Compared to the underwhelming 304-hp V6 engine of last year, the 2014 Cadillac XTS should have no problem powering past the 2013 model. In addition to the extra horsepower, the 2013 Cadillac XTS also offers…

Audi Boosts the e-tron's Range by 15 Miles

Photo: Audi The Audi e-tron is about to become even more efficient. The German automaker boosted the e-Tron 55 Quattro’s driving range by 15 miles, bringing its total to 271 miles on a single charge. Clean Driving: Audi plans to cut emissions by 30 percent by 2025 Engineering achievements Audi achieved this boost in efficiency…

Two-Toned Scion tC Release Series 9.0 Hits Dealerships

The limited-edition Scion tC Release Series 9.0 Ever seen a concept car or customized car at an auto show and wished you could drive something that cool in real life? Now you can… kind of. Scion has just released a limited-edition version of the tC sports coupe, which borrows elements from concept cars designed for…

Hyundai Celebrates Comic Con With Kona Iron Man Edition

San Diego Comic-Con is the Comic-Con, started way back in 1970 to eventually become a massive event with tens of thousands of people. So, when Hyundai decided it wanted to celebrate Comic-Con, the automaker knew it couldn’t just trot out its normal lineup (even if the Veloster was in the Ant-Man movie). Instead, it unveiled…

Formula One 2018: Pre-Season Testing Recap – Day 2

Maurizio Arrivabene, Ferrari’s team principal, is pretty happy with how testing is going Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel topped the charts on the second day of Formula One pre-season testing at Barcelona, setting both the fastest lap time and completing the highest amount of laps. His rival Lewis Hamilton was not present, supposedly so as to help…

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Overview

As the old saying goes: if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. Chevrolet took this philosophy to heart when introducing the 2018 Malibu. The Malibu recently underwent a major overhaul back in 2016, so Chevrolet didn’t change too much for the mid-size sedan between model years. Still, that just means the features and capabilities of…

Can a New Chair Make Me Better At Racing Games?

Photo: pxfuel via DMCA Despite the fact that I take every available opportunity to write about video games on The News Wheel, I’ve focused very little on driving games. That’s because, despite the nature of my job and general fondness for the medium, I’m absolutely terrible at them. I recently purchased a gaming chair from…

New Type of Asphalt De-Ices Itself During Winter

A new type of asphalt de-ices itself during the winter, making road salt obsolete With winter weather comes winter road salt. While snow and ice itself are gorgeous to look at, the ice-melting salt that comes with can be destructive to not only our cars, but our environment as well. Throughout the winter, salt must…

Top 3 GM Models for Retirees

What better way to celebrate retirement than by purchasing a GM model? But with so many options, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. No worries — we’ve rounded up just a few GM models that were designed with post-career life in mind. Tire TLC: Extend the life of your tires with these helpful tips Cadillac CT6…

Pricing Set for Nissan 2020 GT-R Models

2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO Photo: Nissan Nissan has set the U.S. sticker price for four 2020 Nissan GT-R models. The powerful lineup for 2020 includes the GT-R NISMO, GT-R Track Edition, GT-R Premium, and the GT-R 50th Anniversary Edition. Learn More: All-wheel drive vehicle features With a U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $210,740, the…