Hyundai’s biggest attempt to date at hybrid technology: the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid The Toyota Prius has been a thorn in the side of automobile manufacturers since it first hit the market in Japan 17 years ago. That compact hybrid is just so dang… efficient. No wonder it’s made itself a target for so many…
2018 GMC Terrain SLT Automotive News reported on Monday that General Motors will move production of the newly-unveiled GMC Terrain from the CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Ontario to two preexisting manufacturing facilities in Mexico in order to make room for more production of the new Chevrolet Equinox. The move will allow GM to keep…
In 2016, Mercedes-Benz overtook BMW as the top-selling luxury automaker in United… In 1931, Ferdinand Porsche founded the Porsche brand, but back then the… Few musical artists are more recognizable in the world today than Nicki Minaj.… The 2017 Dayton Auto Show kicked off on February 23rd and will… Nestled in between Cincinnati and Columbus is…
The tail of this ’16 Buick Regal could be looking very different sooner than later Photo: © General Motors General Motors has not offered a wagon in its lineup since the company discontinued the Cadillac CTS-V Wagon back in 2014, but all that could soon change if a report from GM Inside News turns out…
The 2017 Chicago Auto Show kicked off on Feb. 11th in the Windy City. This show is widely recognized as the largest auto show held in the United States, as automakers from all over the globe come together to showcase their newest designs and innovative technologies. This year marked the 109th anniversary of the Chicago…
How do you think the 2015 Mustang will end up looking in comparison to this 2014 Mustang? Late this summer, Edmunds.com reported that Ford intends to cut at least 400 pounds of curb weight from the 2015 Mustang, leaving us to speculate just what a slimmer ‘Stang would look like. Mustang6G.com forums user Chazcron decided…
Ford’s ambitious plans for electric vehicles have taken a significant turn. CEO Jim Farley admitted that the company overestimated the potential size of the EV market, particularly for high-priced models.
Ford’s Interceptor Concept blends nostalgic muscle car charm with modern tech, but did you know it never hit the road? Discover the story behind this eye-catching design that pays tribute to an unforgettable era in automotive history.
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Hummer fans will have to wait a bit longer to learn more about its electric makeover Photo: General Motors As 2020 continues, the list of auto industry delays and cancelations continues to grow. Concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic have pushed a number of reveals and production timelines back, and it looks like this trend…
Meet Dash, Ford’s Pride Bronco Photo: Ford Ford Pride, the automaker’s LGBTQ+ employee resource group once known as GLOBE, took one of the most fearsome new vehicles Ford offers and also made it incredibly fabulous. Just in time for Pride Month, the Pride Bronco made its debut at celebrations in Memphis, Detroit, and Ann Arbor,…
Ford Fiesta ST The new year may be young, but Ford seems to have already won a whole butt-ton of awards. Adding to that metric butt-ton are a pair of major honors for two of the automaker’s finest vehicles, one a piece from either side of the Atlantic. UK-based publication What Car? Named the Ford…
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class History The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a compact four-door luxury sedan, based on the platform of the Mercedes-Benz W176 A-Class and W246 B-Class compact sedans. The aerodynamic profile is not only eye-catching, but has the lowest amount of drag in the entire industry. Early History The CLA-Class was introduced on the auto show circuit…
Introducing the all-new 2018 Kia Stinger The wait is finally over. As we predicted here at The News Wheel, Kia unveiled its newest model at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit over the weekend and it just so happened to be the 2018 Kia Stinger. This new sporty fastback sedan was based on…
Infiniti will use the 2015 North American International Auto Show as its… Infiniti’s SYNAPTIQ design study—which is one part F1 car, one part dune… When Infiniti unveiled its Q50 Eau Rouge back at the Detroit Auto… In a recent discussion with the folks over at Top Gear, Infiniti… We got our first glimpse of the…
Doug Menkhaus’ “PWR O LUV” 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 parked outside of Dayton, Ohio’s Proto BuildBar As a recent BBC article pointed out, long before anyone in California had ever uttered the term “Silicon Valley,” the nucleus of technological breakthroughs in America was situated in the comparatively quaint city of Dayton, Ohio. In the early part…
The current 2020 Dodge Durango SRT Photo: FCA FCA has kept much information about the new 2021 Dodge Durango under wraps. However, sources have revealed that Dodge engineering teams have been working on the three-row SUV from their own homes during the coronavirus pandemic, ensuring that the 2021 Durango is ready to launch this fall….
2019 Dodge Durango SRT Photo: FCA After evaluating the driving performance, practicality, infotainment systems, and technology features of a range of vehicles, the automotive experts at Digital Trends have determined that the Dodge Durango SRT is the “Best Performance Family Car” for 2019. Check Out: The 2019 Dodge Durango “The Dodge Durango SRT shows that…
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General Motors enjoyed strong U.S. sales in the second quarter, reporting 696,086… For many Americans, cars are often a status symbol first and a means of transportation second… “Capote” is a great showcase for the late Phillip Seymour Hoffman, but it also has a few issues, many of which accompany the Chevy Bel Air.… The…
Warning: Spoilers for Season 2, Episode 11 of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ below.… Congratulations! If you’ve clicked on this article, you’ve probably decided to take… Every year, more than 8 million tons of plastic end up in… One passenger vehicle emits an average of 4.6 tons — or 9,200 pounds —… As an automotive journalist, I spend a decent…
Toyota Highlander Hybrid History The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a midsize crossover SUV that is built on the Toyota Camry platform. The Highlander Hybrid uses Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive technology combined with the automaker’s 3MZ-FE 3.3-liter V6 engine, offered in either AWD or FWD trims. Early History The Toyota Highlander Hybrid was first introduced to…
Toyota Prius c History When the Toyota Prius c was first introduced in 2011, it was meant to offer a great city car option to consumers looking for a fuel-efficient vehicle to use while commuting—and boy, was it successful. Even now, the Prius c continues to be the second top selling hybrid in the Prius…
Danny Trejo, the famous actor most known for his role as Machete,… A Florida driver survived a nightmare scenario Monday: barreling down the interstate… Did you know that Honda moved 357,335 units of its CR-V crossover… Honda introduced its updated HR-V subcompact crossover for the 2016 model year… Now in its tenth-generation, the 2017 Honda…
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen via CC When I think of Shane Black’s 2016 throwback buddy cop flick, “The Nice Guys,” a few things immediately come to mind. The first is the terrific banter and chemistry between the film’s lead actors, Russel Crow and Ryan Gosling. The second is the fact that, since it takes place in…
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