The high-performance R member of Volkswagen’s acclaimed Golf family will be arriving at US dealerships in the first quarter of 2015, but those who want to guarantee ownership will get a chance to do so in less than two weeks from now. The 2015 VW Golf R pre-order will begin on January 8th, with 500 initial models available…
From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound impact on the presidents themselves. As the most powerful person in the country, the President of the United States needs a powerful set of wheels…
GM exec Mark Reuss (left) presents veteran George Talley with his restored C3 Corvette Last year, 71-year old Detroit native George Talley got the surprise of his life when AAA called to inform him that his stolen 1979 Chevy Corvette had been recovered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. When General Motors executive Mark Reuss heard the story,…
The all-new, sixth-generation Chevy Camaro has already had a big impact in its native country, but today the American muscle car finally had its Chinese debut at an event in Shanghai. The six-gen Camaro had its world debut at Detroit’s Belle Isle Park in May of last year. Yet it wasn’t until today—nearly a full 16…
©GM The General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant in Michigan is responsible for some of the automaker’s most popular vehicles. To keep up with demand, GM announced last week that the plant will add more than 1,200 hourly and salaried jobs, as well as a completely new second shift. “The workforce at Detroit-Hamtramck is second to…
Download the FT-1 Vision GT car in Gran Turismo 6 Your 21st birthday. The first time you saw your child walk unaided. Your wedding day. All days that will live on in your memory. But none will be as memorable as yesterday, September 16th, 2014. At least, that’s probably the case if you’re a fan…
Chevrolet Global Chief Marketing Officer Tim Mahoney offers a sneak peek at the 2016 Chevy Volt ©GM The next-gen Volt won’t have its official debut until next week, when GM premieres the car on its home turf of Detroit at the city’s North American International Auto Show. But the people at Chevrolet are apparently quite proud,…
When American recording artist Kid Rock made the decision to get work done to his vintage 1975 Cadillac Limousine, he decided to call in the big guns and enlisted the services of West Coast Customs. Looking For A Newer Cadillac? Check out the advanced tech and powerful engine included in the new Escalade “I met…
Just when you thought that Ford’s toughest, smartest, and most capable pickup truck couldn’t get any tougher, smarter, or more capable, it did. Ford on Sunday revealed the toughestest, smartestest, and mostest capable(est) F-150: the refreshed 2018 Ford F-150. In addition to a new face and rear design, the 2018 F-150 gets a number of…
© General Motors In order to build its range-topping CT6 sedan, Cadillac will employ a number of advanced mixed-material manufacturing techniques to ensure that its new flagship is lighter, more agile, and more capable than its size would suggest. Cadillac is building the new CT6 at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant with the help of a…
The European Honda Civic Type R prepares for lift-off Honda wasn’t kidding around when it called 2015 the “Year of Honda” back in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Japanese automaker just celebrated its biggest year of product launches with the release of a new video entitled “Honda Ignition,” which…
2019 Sustainability Report Photo: FCA FCA released its 2019 Sustainability Report, which highlights the company’s recent social, environmental, and economic efforts. The report demonstrates that FCA was able to strengthen its business while also making a positive impact on the environment. Vehicles for You and Your Loved Ones: Family-friendly models Endeavors mentioned in the FCA…
A spy shot shows what might be the new mid-engine Corvette C8 Photo: Sixgun Sled Sports car enthusiasts who’ve been eagerly awaiting the new mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette C8 will have to wait a little longer. Rumors have been flying for months that the C8 would debut at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in…
A number of GM recalls and stop-sales materialized over the weekend, to no one’s surprise. I’ll save you the time of having to endure my now trite cynicism of The General, and just go ahead and tell you why your cars might kill you this time around: General Motors recalled 117,000 various vehicles in North…
The Cadillac Elmiraj Concept, which may or may not be the biggest influence on the CT6 Reports have had it for some time that the 2016 Cadillac CT6 would make its debut at the 2015 New York Auto Show. According to Cadillac CEO Johan de Nysschen, we won’t have to wait that long for its…
First impressions of the Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance Edition hit this week Photo: Ford The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E is proving to be quite a hit, but the real big guns are coming out. The Mustang Mach-E GT — and the super-quick GT Performance Edition — are getting ready to blow onto dealer…
Out with the old and in with the new During the past few months, plenty of details surrounding the next generation of Jeep Wrangler vehicles have emerged. Nevertheless, one aspect has remained a mystery: the reveal date of the new Wrangler. Finally, those details have indeed been released, as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles confirmed that the new…
The Kia K900, winner of the Decisive Magazine 2015 Urban Car of the Year Award Kia doesn’t have any presentations scheduled for this week’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, but that doesn’t mean the event is a total bust for the Korean automaker. In fact, before all the big premieres got underway,…
Ford Global Markets President Jim Farley on Wednesday said Ford is “going to be electrifying the F-Series — battery electric and hybrid” Pictured: 2019 Ford F-150 Limited We’ve known for some time now that Ford intends to bring a F-150 Hybrid to market within the next couple of years. In fact, Ford went as far…
Luxury truck models like the GMC Sierra Denali are more popular than ever Pickup trucks are currently some of the most popular vehicles out on the market. However, they are also some of the most expensive vehicles available as well. New reports suggest that the price of pickup trucks is only growing higher as new…
How much are you willing to pay get behind the wheel of a new-generation Toyota Supra before anyone else? Toyota is giving everyone the opportunity to get their hands on the all-new 2020 sports car at a Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, on January 19, 2019, five days after its official reveal at the North…
Though the Toyota Corolla and Camry tend to steal the spotlight, neither of them offer the size and comfort of the full-size Avalon sedan. That makes it an important car in the Toyota lineup, though it was beginning to be overlooked six years after the fourth-generation rework and has been struggling at the dealership compared…
Ford Bronco wins Popular Science’s Best of What’s New award Photo: Ford It was just a matter of time before the Bronco started to bring home the goods. The Ford Bronco brand has picked up one of its first major awards by earning a spot on Popular Science’s Best of What’s New 2020 list. Covering…
MotorWeek Best of the Year – 2014 Chevrolet Stingray At the Chicago Auto Show last week, The News Wheel attended MotorWeek’s presentation of the 2014 Drivers’ Choice Awards. On the way over to the ceremony, we reflected on the nominees and who we thought would win. We pondered, that is, until we saw one name…
Photo: Hershel Venkat Talluri There are a lot of hazards that drivers can encounter during their commutes. However, one phenomenon stresses drivers out more than any other. According to a survey conducted by Harris Insights and Analytics, 55 percent of Americans believe distracted driving is the top threat drivers face on the road. Avoid On-Road…
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