BMW Announces Detroit Auto Show Plans

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re not talking about the holidays. The Detroit Auto Show, or North American International Auto Show, is fast approaching in January. Many automakers will be making big reveals, and even more companies will be present with large booths. BMW has recently announced what key vehicles will…

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Infiniti Q60 Concept Reveal at Detroit Auto Show

We knew it was coming, but that doesn’t mean we weren’t left speechless when we first laid eyes on the Infiniti Q60 Concept this morning at NAIAS. It’s a great indicator of what the next couple of years will look like, since Infiniti already announced it would unveil an all-new model in 2016 based heavily…

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Detroit's Auto Show, Now Held in January, Might Move to October in 2020

Organizers might move Detroit’s North American International Auto Show from January to October A move from January to October might be in the works for the Detroit auto show. Held in the home of America’s Big Three automakers, Detroit’s North American International Auto Show used to be the country’s foremost motor exhibition. In recent years,…

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Study Shows Drivers Ready for the Electric Ford F-150

Study shows folks expect electric Ford F-150 to lead the way Photo: Ford We know for certain that the all-electric Ford F-150 will head to production by mid-2022, putting Ford’s bestselling F-Series at the forefront of the electric pickup truck revolution. According to a new study from Cox Automotive, drivers are ready and expect Ford…

The 6 Best Pride-Themed Vehicles From Automakers Around the World

Photo: BMW It’s almost Pride Month in the U.S.! To celebrate here on The News Wheel, I’ve compiled some of the coolest LGBTQ-themed vehicles from automakers across the globe. Some of the brands even went beyond rainbow capitalism to help the community. Photo: Stellantis Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), now known as Stellantis, was ahead of…

2017 Honda Ridgeline Named North American Truck of the Year in Detroit

It took a long time for Honda to retool its original Ridgeline—eleven years, in fact, between the first and second generation. But it was time well spent, as proven by the 2017 Honda Ridgeline’s big win today in Detroit. The completely redesigned and reengineered pickup truck was named 2017 North American Truck of the Year…

Hyundai Veloster Wins Polk Automotive Loyalty Award

The 2013 Veloster was a big winner for Hyundai at the NAIAS. It was announced two weeks ago that the 2013 Hyundai Veloster was the winner in the Non-Luxury Sport Car category during the annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Award held at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit during the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)….

Best of the Chicago Auto Show 2014: Day Two

Day two of the Chicago Auto Show dawned just as early and cold as the previous day. Exhausted from day one, I really had no desire to leave the hotel bed to check out the social media preview press day for CAS, but my cohorts and I somehow managed to drag ourselves to the show….

2016 Lexus GS F Debuts in Detroit

As expected, the 2016 Lexus GS F performance sedan was revealed this morning at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Jeff Bracken, Group Vice President & General Manager of the Lexus Division, bragged about the sales success of the Lexus brand in 2014 and announced the plan to reveal four “new models or mid-lifecycle…

[PHOTOS] Highlights from the 2015 Cleveland Auto Show

The 2015 Cleveland Auto Show is perfect for anyone who missed Detroit or Chicago On the heels of the three major US auto shows–Los Angeles, Detroit, and Chicago–the largest auto expo in Ohio opens in Cleveland today. Running Saturday, March 7th through Sunday, March 15th, Lake Erie area residents and visitors can check out hundreds of vehicles…

Ford Has Begun Shipping 2017 F-150s with 10-Speed Automatic Transmissions

If you are among those twiddling their thumbs and waiting patiently for a 2017 Ford F-150 equipped with an all-new 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 and 10-speed automatic transmission—including the long, long, long awaited 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor—then you might want to check under the Festivus pole this year. Related: 2017 F-150 fuel economy increases with new…

Chevy Unveils Life-Sized LEGO Batmobile in Detroit

Most of the outrageous concept cars at auto shows are little more than oversized toys for full-grown adults. The 17-foot long, 1,695.5-pound LEGO Batmobile from Chevy, however, holds the distinction of being an oversized toy for kids. Though many full-grown adults will be forgiven for falling in love with the Bat-brick vehicle, as well. With…

2015 GMC Canyon Set to Debut in Detroit

When the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show, General Motors’s enthusiasts figured it wouldn’t be long until the car industry finally got a glimpse of the mid-size pickup’s GMC sibling.  Here it is, not even two months later, and it turns out that they weren’t wrong—the 2015 GMC Canyon will be…

2014 North American International Auto Show Archives

BMW was one of the first automakers to take the stage today… It was announced two weeks ago that the 2013 Hyundai Veloster was the winner… At work, I’ve been doing everything I could to be recognized as… It was nearly 8 o’clock, and Marci and I had been on… The day was nearly over when we…

Jeep Might Reveal New Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat at 2016 New York Auto Show

Here’s hoping that Jeep reveals the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat at the 2016 New York Auto Show The New York Auto Show is coming up in next week, and Jeep has something major planned. Problem is, no one’s not sure exactly what—but I know I’m hoping it’s the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat. According to Mike Manley, Jeep’s CEO,…

Subaru to Debut New BRZ Concept at 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon

Subaru has plans to unveil an upgraded BRZ in Tokyo While most of America is focused on the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month, some enthusiasts have been looking forward to the 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon which started today and continues throughout the weekend. One of the automakers creating headlines is Subaru….

[Photos] 2018 Ford Mustang Drops Base V6, Adds 10-Speed Automatic Transmission

Earlier on Tuesday, Mustang6G got hold to some running footage of the 2018 Ford Mustang, blowing the lid off of the biggest mystery in the automotive industry—how much does the refreshed Mustang look like the sixth-gen version we’ve already come to know and love? The answer: quite a lot! And, you know what? That’s not…

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Rumor: Bronco to Debut in November at LA Auto Show

Photo: Ford Motor Company We’ve spent the last two years and 10 months waiting with baited breath for our first glimpse of the Ford Bronco. We’ve also spent the past 22 months waiting for a clear look at the Mustang-inspired electric performance SUV formerly known as the Mach 1. When, we ask, will we see…

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