After being awarded a highest-possible five-star safety rating from the NHTSA, the 2015 Chevy Trax has once again been recognized for its crashworthiness, this time with a Top Safety Pick Award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The small SUV received numerous safety upgrades for the 2015 model year, including changes to the airbags,…
Jeremy Clarkson (center) with “Grand Tour” co-hosts James May (left) and Richard Hammond (right) Donald Trump is going to be the next president of the United States, whether you like it or not—and if you belong to the majority of Americans who hold an unfavorable opinion of the incoming Commander in Chief, you probably don’t…
The 2017 Volvo XC90 is a mid-size luxury SUV that carries a starting MSRP of $45,750. The Volvo XC90 underwent an extensive redesign two years ago and has since been rewarded with numerous industry awards, including being named SUV of the Year by Motor Trend. Available in front-wheel or all-wheel drive, the ‘17 Volvo XC90…
Audi has made blind-spot monitoring and power-folding mirrors standard equipment on the 2014 S6, and the all-new Black Optic package is now available to further enhance the already-impressive curb appeal of the 2014 Audi S6. 2014 Audi S6 Exterior When a vehicle carries the moniker of a super sports sedan like the 2014 Audi S6,…
2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Exterior The 2014 VW Jetta Hybrid delivers the styling that has caused car-buyers to fall in love with Jetta, only with an advanced hybrid powertrain. The 2014 Jetta Hybrid comes with standard 15-inch alloy wheels and a rear spoiler to heighten its already sporty appeal. LED lighting is also available in…
Kennebunk Beach Photo: Fred Hsu With its beautiful coastline and impressive lighthouses, it’s no wonder why Maine is a popular tourist destination. To make the most of your relaxing road trip through the state, avoid the crowds and stay at one of these unique hotels. Take the Scenic Route: The best drives in Maine Pagett…
BMW Assist BMW has announced that more than one million BMW cars and Sports Activity Vehicles in the United States now have an active subscription to its award-winning BMW Assist telematics service. It originally launched in 1997 and began including a four-year subscription in 2007. Today, BMW Assist eCall and TeleService come as standard equipment…
The 2014 Chevy Traverse flaunts the sleek styling of a compact crossover combined with the unrivaled versatility of a large SUV. The bold exterior design begins with a simplistic, yet aggressive front grille, and its dynamic curb appeal is boosted by standard 17-inch steel wheels. |2014 Chevy Traverse Specifications| 2014 Chevy Traverse Performance There is…
Mitsubishi’s newest crossover SUV continues to earn praise from its peers as the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross nabs top safety ratings in the Japan New Car Assessment Program. Learn More: About the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Within the past year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has received high ratings from the new car assessment programs in Europe, Southeast Asia,…
Road rage can take many forms, including ramming another vehicle repeatedly Monday morning is typically not anyone’s favorite day, and this road rage incident in California this morning surely didn’t help this commuter’s start to the week. The event, which occurred between 10 and X streets in Sacramento, was caught on camera by a shocked…
Photo: Lexus In a huge step towards making Canada’s roads safer for everyone, Lexus Canada has made the innovative Lexus Safety System+ standard on all 2020 models. “We are working toward preventing crashes before they happen. That’s why we have developed some of the most advanced safety features on the road today, and now, those…
Robert Kubica, the only Polish driver in the history of F1 Photo: ph-stop Formula One driver Jolyon Palmer has so far been experiencing the worst racing season of his life. Palmer has yet to bring a single point to the Renault team even as teammate Nico Hülkenberg has scored 26 with multiple and consistent top…
Photo: The News Wheel A controversial technology called the Textalyzer could help combat Canada’s distracted driving problem — but it also raises serious privacy concerns. The Textalyzer, which was created by the Israeli company Cellebrite, could be plugged into a phone to determine whether a driver was texting, making non-hands-free calls, or engaging in any…
Word on the street is that the 2022 Corvette Z06 will take a cue from hypercars. According to MuscleCarsAndTrucks, it will incorporate carbon fiber wheels, active aerodynamics, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. Get Behind the Wheel: Schedule a Corvette test drive here Details about the performance tweaks Lightweight carbon fiber wheels will…
2017 Kia Optima The 2017 Kia Optima has just received the IIHS’s annual Top Safety Pick Plus award under the midsize car category.* Going along with the brand’s focus on safety, three of its other makes also made the list: the 2017 Sportage, Cadenza, and Sedona. Only the Optima and Cadenza, however, made the superior…
The 2020 Hyundai Kona Photo: Hyundai Three new Hyundai SUVs recently captured one of the industry’s top safety honors, both for the protection they offer in the event of a collision and the technologies they deploy to prevent crashes in the first place. The 2020 Santa Fe, 2020 Tucson, and 2020 Kona were all given…
“I watch the game for the snacks and the commercials,” Cobie Smulders says about the Super Bowl. But when the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs, Smulders had transcended simply watching the commercials. Instead, she was featured in a Toyota Super Bowl ad behind the wheel of the all-new 2020 Toyota…
Photo: Shawn Wilson Teachers or administrators who hire on at public or private schools in Detroit can take advantage of a new incentive from General Motors. GM is offering new Detroit educators a free two-year subscription to the OnStar Safety and Security Package. Normally, that package would cost $25 a month. The OnStar Safety and…
Photo: GazetteLive If you were perusing The News Wheel back in July last year, you might have noticed one odd news story from across the Atlantic, where police in Bedfordshire, England reported that someone was stripping down and selling parts stolen from peoples’ Vauxhall Astras and Corsas—500 times in the previous two years. These thieves…
The 2016 Kia Optima is now an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ It looks like the 2016 Kia Optima is more than just a pretty face. Kia’s best-selling nameplate recently received the honor of being named a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This is the highest possible safety rating a…
The one-of-one Eagle Squadron Mustang GT with a Spitfire The one-of-a-kind Eagle Squadron Mustang GT fetched a high price at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s The Gathering in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, earlier this month. When the gavel crashed down, the 700-horsepower Mustang inspired by the Royal Air Force’s Eagle Squadron was bequeathed to Brayton Williams for a…
The 2013 Cadillac SRX Crossover sees some significant interior and exterior updates, including a new electronics interface called CUE, new safety features, an active noise-cancellation system to reduce outside noise, and restyled front and rear fascias. These updates make an already impressive vehicle even better. 2013 Cadillac SRX Crossover Exterior The Cadillac SRX is the…
From left to right: Cruise Automation COO Dan Kan, Cruise Automation CEO Kyle Vogt, and new Cruise Automation CEO Dan Ammann General Motors on Thursday announced that Dan Ammann will take the reins as the CEO of Cruise Automation, the company’s autonomous vehicle development branch. Ammann was a key figure in GM’s acquisition of Cruise…
2014 Chevy Spark EV Specifications 2014 Chevy Spark EV Exterior There’s really only one word to describe the exterior of a 2014 Chevy Spark EV—spunky. With a grounded stance that throws a confident attitude in your face, the Spark EV has an energetic appearance that reminds us a bit of a Jack Russell terrier. A…
If you’re in the market for an SUV with a fair amount of power and excellent fuel economy, consider the 2015 Chevy Equinox. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox has been on the market for five years and its sales have ensured it won’t be going anywhere. It’s…
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