A 2015 Kia Sorento is up for grabs in the #KiaVoiceFans Sweepstakes. Calling all fans of The Voice and family-friendly vehicles: the #KiaVoiceFans Sweepstakes is your chance to win an all-new 2015 Kia Sorento Limited. And the best part? You’ll get to interact with star artists from The Voice as you try to win. Captivating…
Ford is stepping up to the future, becoming the first automaker to utilize the Stratasys Infinite Build 3D printer. The automaker hopes to expand on the use of 3D printing by determining whether the technology is scalable for printing large one-piece auto parts like spoilers for both prototype and low-volume production vehicles. The Stratasys Infinite…
Automakers are terrified that Millennials are going to stop buying cars and just start Ubering everywhere (although they should really chill out), and it’s made them increasingly desperate to reach the younger generation. GM is probably the most egregious offender, with its hipsterish “Hidden Gems” marketing campaign for the Chevy Trax, which hired “social media influencers”…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Toyota has gone to great lengths to hide the true exterior design of the new Supra The fifth-generation Toyota Supra has to be one of the most talked about cars on the internet. Whether it’s out testing at the Nürburgring or doing donuts in the snow, the new Supra is a favorite target of spy…
A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt, and thought to myself, “Wow! This electric car stuff is really awesome! I should really buy a Volt!” However, then I thought, “I wonder what other electric cars there are.” This is the result: A list of all the mainstream electric vehicles–that is,…
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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…
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…
Fins: Harley Earl, the Rise of General Motors, and the Glory Days of Detroit by William Knoedelseder Product Details: Hardcover, 320 pages, 6.3″ x 9.3″ Retail Price: $29.99 Publication Date: September 18, 2018 ISBN: 978-0-06-228907-0 Publisher: HarperBusiness Why Buy Cadillac? Luxury, versatility, great warranty coverage top list Whether or not you’ve ever heard of Harley…
For the 2019 Rebelle Rally, Mitsubishi Motors is showing its support for… Underlining Hyundai’s efforts to recruit and hire veterans, the automaker was recently… For the second year in a row, INFINITI will sponsor the Boston… For the ninth year in a row, Chevrolet served as the official… Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is constantly looking for…
The all-new Nissan Titan is taking the truck world by storm, with the brand taking home many awards in a category usually dominated by Detroit’s Big Three. This month, at the Chicago Auto Show, the Nissan Titan took home MotorWeek’s Drivers’ Choice Award in the “Best Pickup Truck” category for 2017, further confirming that Nissan…
Seven Chevy vehicles—including the Corvette Stingray, Traverse, Colorado, Camaro, Impala, Silverado 1500, and Tahoe—have been named among the most popular in their respective segments by the experts at Edmunds.com. In addition, the Stingray and Traverse each took home the title of Top Rated Vehicle in their respective segments. Chevy’s Most Popular on Edmunds.com Award Winners RELATED:…
The Lexus RC 350 Marci and I were teasing ourselves when it came to the world’s automaker. The Toyota display was in plain sight, but its luxury arm, Lexus, and its youthful brand, Scion, were directly across from Fiat, so we forced ourselves to stop at these displays first. Don’t get me wrong, Lexus and…
Ever since the Toyota FT-1 Concept was first unveiled in 2014 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, rumors have circulated that it might serve as the visual platform upon which a hypothetical Toyota Supra successor would be based. As we recently found out, that successor definitely seems to be on its way…
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Lincoln these days (and I don’t blame you if you are), the luxury automaker is attempting to rebrand itself, using art and creativity to breathe life into the seemingly ancient brand. The Lincoln NAIAS display, however, might have taken this a little too far. Check out my…
Photo: Pxfuel Although 2020 America may feel like a borderline post-apocalyptic environment, we haven’t quite hit Mad Max Fury road levels of dystopia. That being said, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this insane custom Cadillac hearse was designed for the end-times. Better than a Coupe Deville: The 2020 Cadillac CT6 Remember Immortan Joe’s car…
Okay, Chevy is officially just screwing with us right now. Shortly after parodying its own (highly suspect) “Real People, Not Actors” advertising campaign with a Cruze Hatchback ad featuring “Real Dogs, Not Actors,” the bowtie brand is going one step further, with a computer-animated commercial starring “Real LEGO Minifigures, Not Actors.” Very cute, Chevy. Very…
The Ford Taurus Police Interceptor is the fastest LEO vehicle according to testing by the Michigan State Police. Ford, not shying away from a little friendly competition amongst other LEO vehicle providers, has announced that testing by the Michigan State Police shows that their Ford Taurus Police Interceptor is faster than both the Chevy Caprice…
The 2016 Toyota Tacoma Following its official debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the 2016 Toyota Tacoma is finally ready to rock the road. The truck comes with a redesigned body and a larger front grille that makes it stand out among its competitors. The 2016 Tacoma offers five separate…
At work, I’ve been doing everything I could to be recognized as a photographer (I’m a part-time wedding photographer), so when my supervisor asked if I’d be interested in traveling to NAIAS to photograph the event, I was ecstatic! Luckily, my partner in crime for the trip, Tim, was just as excited! My 2010 Honda…
The all-new 2019 Toyota Avalon, which was unveiled earlier this year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, is finally rolling off the assembly line at the company’s Kentucky plant. Even as Ford kills its entire car lineup, the Avalon represents Toyota’s commitment to the full-size sedan, regardless of whether the segment is…
This month at the North American International Auto Show, VW excited the crowd with its latest concept, the I.D. Buzz. This electric vehicle isn’t just any old van; its design is very clearly a tribute to the original VW Bus. According to editor Sam Huist, who made it up to Detroit this past weekend, some…
The Firebird III gas turbine concept car is one of the many historic vehicles on display at the GM Heritage Center Photo: Tino Rossini With its rotating display of fascinating vintage vehicles, the General Motors Heritage Center is a treasure trove for GM car fans and auto history buffs. There’s just one catch: This private…
Jeep Compass History Introduction The Jeep Compass was first introduced to the market in 2007 during a difficult time for the car industry, right when the recession first caused major financial distress for American carmakers. While the Compass has never been as popular as its Wrangler and Grand Cherokee siblings, it has made consistent sales…
Photo: Dennis Jarvis China is a difficult place to do business if you are an automaker. This is due to laws limiting how much foreign companies can enter into the Chinese car market, where an automaker that wants to enter has to form a joint venture with a local company, splitting ownership 50/50. The larger…
The all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Each year, Cars.com hosts the Best of 2017 award show during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The categories for the show include the overall Best of 2017, Best Pickup Truck of 2017, Eco-Friendly Car of the Year, Family Car of the Year, Luxury Car of the…
If you’ve ever wanted to know how many humans it would take to power a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, you now have your answer.… Automakers love to tout the power ratings of their vehicles, but to… General Motors recently announced its all-new electric Hummer pickup as one of… Hennessey Performance Engineering is planning to give drivers…
For a second week in the row, The LEGO Batman Movie has… When Chevy unveiled the life-size LEGO Batmobile it had built to promote… With the upcoming release of The Lego Batman Movie, we thought we’d… Okay, Chevy is officially just screwing with us right now. Shortly after… Most of the outrageous concept cars at…
Fifty years ago today, GM publicly revealed the Camaro name, with some Chevrolet managers defining the word as “a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs.” To commemorate five decades of Mustang-munching, Chevy today announced plans to celebrate the Camaro’s 50th anniversary this summer during the Woodward Dream Cruise. The commemorative activities will include tours of…
Actress and singer Dinah Shore popularized the Chevy jingle Today, Chevrolet is known for its “Real People, Not Actors” commercials that flood televisions, promoting the bow-tie brand and the many awards its lineup of vehicles has won. But back in the 1950s, television viewers were singing along to a catchy tune called “See the U.S.A….
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