2016 Buick Cascada Archives

Buick’s total United States sales were up 10.4% in July with a… The Buick Cascada has only been on the market for a short… The 2016 Buick Cascada convertible has already been plugged by Unbreakable Kimmy… True story—last month, when we were covering the Chicago Auto Show, our… Buick has signed on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt…

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GM to Put on Magic Hat, Turn Bolt Into a Bunch of Vehicles

Here’s an automotive riddle to brighten your day: Why is the new Chevrolet Bolt like a bottle of Frank’s Red Hot? Because General Motors is going to put that sh*t on everything. Spreading It Around: Chevy’s lineup is pulling in record-breaking numbers of awards That is to say, according to comments from GM CEO Mary…

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diesel Archives

It’s been about a decade since Mazda first teased the diesel-powered Mazda6,… According to Nikkei Inc., Mitsubishi will not be developing diesel engines for… WardsAuto recently compiled its lists of the 10 Best Engines & Propulsion… Available in over 100 countries, The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has become a… Today is a time of great upheaval…

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In the Rearview: Demons and Death Race

Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you some of the top car news of the past week. First up this past week is a News-Wheel-exclusive look at Roger Corman’s Death Race 2050 before it was released on the 19th. Enjoy looking back at the cult classic that started the Death Race off, getting…

5 Best Cadillac Concept Cars of the Past 20 Years

The Cadillac Motor Car Division of General Motors was founded all the way back in 1902 and over the years the luxury automaker has introduced a number of exciting concept vehicles. In the 1950s, the company introduced the Cadillac Le Mans and the Cadillac Cyclone. Both of these concept cars were designed by the legendary…

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History of the Nissan Rogue

The 2021 Nissan Rogue In October 2007, consumers could purchase the Nissan Rogue as a more compact crossover SUV option than what was on the market. At the time, the only comparable Nissan model available was the now-discontinued Xterra. Since its introduction, the Rogue has continued to increase in popularity, helping Nissan establish itself as…

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Lexus Shuts Down Rumors of LFA Successor

With only 500 examples produced over two years, the Lexus LFA was a rare bird. The first Lexus supercar had a deafening, high-revving 4.8-liter V10 and a lightning fast sequential six-speed automatic transmission that could get it up to 202 mph. The V10 engine revved so fast that a digital tachometer was required, since an…

3 of the Coolest Kia Concepts Ever

Photo: Kia Over the years, Kia has come up with quite a few intriguing concept vehicles, with some of them even becoming production models available for purchase. From the many variations of the iconic Soul to the latest Futuron all-electric SUV, there have been plenty of eye-catching debuts. As a huge fan of all things…

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CONFIRMED: Toyota Supra Successor to Launch in 2018

The gnarly concept it’ll be based on. We’ve speculated and guessed and wondered about a potential Toyota Supra successor for years and it finally seems as though the time for conjecture is over—because according to Autocar, it’s a done deal: the next-generation Toyota Supra will arrive in 2018 shortly after its partner car, the BMW…

New FCA CEO Mike Manley Set to Announce Personal Management Team by End of September

Mike Manley’s putting together a crew It’s been a little over a month since Michael Manley was named the new CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Unfortunately, shortly after he was promoted to the position, the former CEO, Sergio Marchionne, passed away from health complications. That event required the undivided attention of both Manley and FCA…

Pizzaman Dan’s C3 Corvette Wows at Pizza Expo

Photo Credit: Jenn Harris/Los Angeles Times They say that pizza is like sex: even when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good. A similar principle applies to the Corvette: even when it’s got an ugly paint job, it’s still a Corvette. Don’t worry, though, that’s not actually a paint job—those are pepperoni decals covering this delicious-looking…

5 Exciting Special Events Happening at SEMA 2019

Rapper Nelly made an appearance at SEMA in 2008 While the SEMA show in Las Vegas isn’t open to the public, it’s still pretty cool to watch livestreams and stay up-to-date on the debuts occurring each day. On top of this, the show holds themed special events with celebrity guests throughout the four-day occasion. Here…

Dealer Document Reveals New DOHC LT5 V8 Engine for 2018 Corvette

A vehicle identification number guide posted to GM’s internal service and parts operations website has revealed one very interesting bit of information about the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette: that it will be coming with an a dual-overhead-cam V8 engine called the LT5. It’s described as displacing 6.2 liters with direct injection, variable valve timing, and an…

2017 Acura MDX Overview

The 2017 Acura MDX is the company’s flagship SUV and it combines elegant exterior styling with loads of standard safety features, which helps keep this luxury crossover safe while out on the roadways. Known for its reliability and quiet interior, the 2017 Acura MDX carries a starting MSRP of $43,950. The new Acura MDX competes…

GMC Hummer? Yep, That Could Happen

The HUMMER Hx could serve as inspiration for a future GMC model Photo: © General Motors When the national average price of gas began to fall to levels that hadn’t been seen in five years, the common refrain was that the public would begin demanding Hummers all over again. The Hummer brand, once one of…

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It’s Official: Texas Loves the Kia Telluride

2020 Kia Telluride Photo: Kia Everything’s bigger in Texas, especially the amount of love for the 2020 Kia Telluride. The all-new vehicle was named “CUV of Texas” by members of the Texas Auto Writers Association, beating out the Mercedes-Benz E63 S Wagon. Not only that, the SX trim of the Telluride was the “Mid-Size CUV”…

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Buick Shares New Teaser Image of 2017 LaCrosse via Twitter

Buick seems like it’s taking a page from Beyonce’s playbook, at least when it comes to its less-is-more marketing approach. In 2013, Beyonce released her self-titled album with zero promotion, only for it to sell more than 600,000 copies in the first three days of its availability. Buick must be hoping to achieve similar success with…

Will There Be A Nissan Sentra NISMO?

Nissan Sentra NISMO Concept from 2014 In the world of Nissan, the NISMO name marks a car as a true performance model that has been upgraded with track-ready technology to take a good car to an even better place. Models like the Nissan 370Z, GT-R, and Juke have all been upgraded. The question now on everyone’s…