Toyota Motor North America is reporting it was off to a strong start last month, with January 2018 sales up 16.8% percent compared to 2017 on a volume basis and up 12.1% on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. The Toyota division (excluding Lexus vehicles) looked even better: it was up 17% and 12.3%, respectively,…
Your leather steering wheel can become sticky for a number of reasons,… The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe came first and second in the 2021… The 2021 Women of Color STEM Conference took place virtually on Oct.… The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has earned a spot on the 2021 Wards… Reputation released its “2021 Automotive Reputation Report,”…
Meet the new face of Chevy’s NASCAR racing For years, Chevrolet’s go-to vehicle for NASCAR racing has been the Chevrolet SS. Of course, with the discontinuation of the SS, it is undoubtedly time for a change. That change comes in the form of another iconic Chevrolet performance model, as Chevy has just revealed the 2018 Camaro…
In case you missed it, Tesla CEO Elon Musk awkwardly danced his way onstage at a Model 3 event at the brand’s Shanghai plant yesterday. The crowd cheered him on as he casually tossed his jacket to the side, bopped his head, and eventually transitioned into the “Walk Like an Egyptian” move, for some strange…
The Fifth Annual “Drive for Design” contest from FCA When talented students with a knack for design put their minds to it, they can create some pretty incredible things. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles recognizes this, and it wants to provide those students with an outlet to really show what they are capable of. That is why the automotive…
What design changes will Helen Emsley have in store for new Buick models? Photo: © General Motors With the big news of the 2017 North American International Auto Show out of the way, it is time to start looking ahead a quarter to the New York International Auto Show in April. While we are likely…
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is one step closer towards being named the North American Car/SUV of the Year. Chrysler’s brand-new minivan recently made the semi-final cut for the prestigious award, which will be announced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Being considered for this well-known award is a huge coup for the…
Lexus has a record of releasing visually intriguing concept cars that sport eye-grabbing designs, like the insane UX concept from last year and the futuristic LF-FC from the year before. Even its new Black Panther-inspired model is a sight to behold. So, of course we’re excited by the news that Lexus will be debuting another…
Photo: Sixgun Sled Until now, many Chevy fans have referred to the upcoming mid-engine Corvette simply as “the Corvette C8.” Now, it appears that GM will officially name the mid-engine Corvette “Zora.” GM has filed trademarks for “Zora” in nine countries (and union, in the case of the European Union): the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Japan, South Korea,…
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Back toward the beginning of the month, Green Car Journal announced that the final five vehicles in the running for the title of Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show were the BMW 330e iPerformance, the Chrysler Pacifica, the Kia Optima, the Toyota Prius Prime, and the Chevrolet…
Recently, a woman sent her boyfriend’s 1967 Chevrolet Impala to the junkyard while he was away on business. It didn’t go over particularly well.… No Country for Old Men isn’t just an Oscar-winning period piece filled with brilliant performances, it’s a visual treat for retro car enthusiasts.… Around 8:30 this morning, the final Chevrolet Impala…
Lexus has big plans on the horizon for 2021 — but the… Just in time for the company’s 30th anniversary, Lexus debuted some seriously… Lexus has a record of releasing visually intriguing concept cars that sport… You know what the world needs more of? Crossovers. If the NX… Usually, we at The News Wheel don’t…
Could Ram’s transfer of production be a sign of things to come for NAFTA Yesterday, The News Wheel reported that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles plans on moving production of its heavy-duty Ram vehicles from Mexico to its Warren, Michigan location. One of the main reasons for this decision was the possibility of a U.S. withdrawal from…
Yesterday’s race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway proved to be another letdown for the paltry few NASCAR fans in attendance. There was reason for excitement going into the event, which promised to be Tony Stewart’s final Brickyard 400 and Jeff Gordon’s (uh, second consecutive) final Brickyard 400. In the end, though, neither of the two…
The Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant General Motors on Monday announced that it will lay off approximately 1,100 hourly and salaried workers at its Lansing Delta Township assembly plant on May 12th in preparation of shifting production of the GMC Acadia to its Spring Hill, Tennessee plant. According to Automotive News, General Motors spokesman Tom…
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