As part of a 2003 commercial called “Tiger Trap,” Tiger Woods surprised amateur golfers with a challenge: beat him and win a Buick Rainier.… When most car manufacturers take their yet-to-be unveiled vehicles out for a… Cadillac vehicles and golf are a logical match, so it’s fitting that… It’s no secret that Lexus loves golf. The…
In the arena of exploitation cinema, there is no genre that hasn’t… Could “Back to the Future II’s” Mr. Fusion ever be a reality?… General Motors has issued a recall on approximately 49,000 of its vehicles. The… Sitting proudly at the smaller end of Chevrolet’s SUV lineup is one… There were more cars and trucks sold…
Greg Martin, Margaret O’Gorman and Kevin Butt, as well as presenter Bob Perciasepe, president of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) at this year’s Keystone Leadership Awards This week, General Motors was recognized with a Keystone Leadership award, in honor of its work with the Wildlife Habitat Council to establish more habitats in…
No wonder we barely heard anything from Mazda at Detroit–the brand was busy 10 hours away at the 2015 Montreal International Auto Show. While the rest of the auto industry was busy tossing around new models amid smoke-saturated pageantry at the North American International Auto Show, Mazda laid low in Michigan and decided to put…
After the Escalade, the Cadillac XT6 is the next largest vehicle that’s… Back in the fall of 2020, Cadillac trademarked the Inteluxe name. Months… Thanks to the new Brembo brake package in the 2022 Cadillac XT6,… If you’re a Costco shopper with an eye for luxury vehicles, Cadillac… With new exterior color options and a…
2015 Chevy Bolt EV concept at the 2015 North American International Auto Show Today Chevrolet announced that it will reveal the 2017 Bolt EV on Wednesday, January 6th, at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The production model will premiere almost exactly one year after the Bolt concept made its 2015 debut in…
Looking to hit the road for some summer fun? If you’re in the greater Dayton area, consider checking out these Ohio road trips for experiencing the great outdoors. Get Your Vehicle Road-Trip Ready: Choose certified service for your vehicle Ohio Caverns If you’ve only got a day to cut loose and have fun, hop on…
I was sitting at my desk finishing up a history page for the Ford Fusion when my boss nonchalantly asked me if I felt like road tripping it to Detroit this week for NAIAS. If it hadn’t been over instant messenger, I might have tackled her with a bear hug. (Did she seriously think “No”…
Ford dealers should be seeing more new F-150 trucks on lots in the future Photo: Ford The global semiconductor chip shortage is not over, but Ford has a bit of extra breathing room after grabbing enough supply to ship thousands of F-Series trucks. New from Ford: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro is the affordable, work-friendly…
The 1979 Gonzo Bushmaster, once owned by washed up rocker Ted Nugent, can be yours for $25,000 Source: Craigslist Once upon a time, Ted Nugent was known for being a pretty exceptional guitarist and the artist behind the 20th century equivalent of Mozart’s “Ave verum corpus, K.618,” the timeless “Cat Scratch Fever.” These days, The…
Start spreading the news, Cadillac’s leaving today Late last month, Cadillac confirmed that it would be moving its headquarters back to Detroit after spending approximately four years in New York City. Still, it would appear that Cadillac isn’t entirely abandoning the Big Apple just yet. Instead, Cadillac will reportedly maintain a small presence at its…
Looking for something fun to do with your family or friends on New Year’s Eve? Here are just four events in Michigan worth the drive. Low on Tread? Simplify your search for tires with this nifty tool Bridge Drop (Charlevoix) A refreshing take on the NYC ball drop, the Bridge Drop in Charlevoix provides a…
The Chevy Bolt recently began deliveries at certain dealerships; however, so far, those deliveries have been in limited numbers to a few dealer lots in Oregon and California, as well as a few in Canada. Now, though, Chevrolet has confirmed that Bolt deliveries have truly begun in earnest, with models arriving in Northern and Southern…
At a convention in Detroit last fall, I had the privilege of… In the United States, many people see Japan as a country that… We’ve all heard it before. “She’s a beauty,” the car salesman says… Step it up, folks. Actress Michelle Rodriguez, known for her role in… It has come to light that David…
One of the largest problems that makers of self-driving vehicles have had with the general public is a question of trust. Consumers are leery of handing over control to a computer system, such as the koala cars that Google was working on (until its self-driving car division split off into its own thing). Speaking of…
Earlier today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Toyota unveiled the Toyota FT-1 Concept, which Calty Design Research President, Kevin Hunter, called “a symbol of Toyota’s design future…a spiritual pace car for a changing, evolving Toyota.” So what is the FT-1? It’s all in the name: FT-1 stands for Future Toyota—and the…
Pricing has been announced today for the highly-anticipated 2015 Lincoln Navigator, which will start with an MSRP of $62,475 and go as high as $72,900 for the Reserve Package 4×4 model. So what will all of those Benjamins get for you? An updated exterior and interior, improved handling, best-in-class towing capabilities, and 380 horsepower from…
Zora, is that you? Got two minutes to spare and love learning about the design process that goes into making new cars look so marvelous? Then you’re absolutely going to want to take a couple of moments to sit down with this video from Americarna. Need a bit more convincing? How about this: if you…
Monster Jam motorsport events feature a cast of gargantuan, creatively themed monster trucks sporting elaborate designs, from the classic Grave Digger to the over-the-top Zombie. Among those attention-grabbing entrants is Raminator. As its name — and the massive, 3D logo across its body — suggests, the Raminator monster truck proudly touts the performance legacy of…
Before Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955, Walt Disney created a pre-opening… Sudden headlights on a dark and empty highway … a getaway driver… This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel… This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel… Classic car owners face a big dilemma:…
The 1935 Stout Scarab, which is being returned to the Detroit Historical Museum after a 12-year loan to a Maine museum, looks more or less like a tall version of its namesake. A pronounced line down the center of its body brings to mind the beetle’s jeweled carapace, and its rounded body brings to mind…
Most automakers haven’t been impressing us so far at this year’s Chicago Auto Show (CAS). Apart from re-revealing concept models already shown in Detroit–and serving a fair amount of drinks to help visitors stomach some of those concept models–auto brands aren’t offering much to ogle. In all honesty, we didn’t expect much from Hyundai, either. We had…
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While many vehicles have had a decrease in sales due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Chevrolet Spark recently had an impressive increase in sales. In August 2020, the Spark had a 30 percent sales growth year over year. Finding Your Next Family Hauler: The best Chevrolet models for families Chevy sees sales Sparked Throughout the…
The 2019 Hyundai Kona The 2019 Hyundai Kona and Hyundai Kona Electric crossovers have been piling up the awards lately — the most recent of which is the 2019 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year honor. It’s the first time a Hyundai vehicle has won the award. “We couldn’t be more proud of our…
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