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….
Last week, Chrysler Group issued a 2014 Fiat 500L recall that affects 19,500 cars. According to the automaker, 20 percent of the affected vehicles are already in dealer hands. After reports that some of the 2014 Fiat 500Ls with dual dry clutch automatic transmissions wouldn’t shift from park, or even that the transmissions were slow…
The 2016 Camaro shows its stuff at this year’s Brickyard 400 After its Detroit debut, the all-new sixth-generation 2016 Chevy Camaro embarked on a cross-country tour. Its first stop was at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500, and then it made its way to Cincinnati for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game. Then this…
This year’s North American International Auto Show was all about pickup trucks. With reveals like the new Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500, the event in Detroit demonstrated just how influential the full-size truck segment has grown in the past few years. However, little was revealed surrounding GM’s pair of mid-size pickups: the Chevrolet Colorado and…
Recently, Nissan unveiled its first foray into the exciting world of LEGO… The LEGO brand of building blocks has stood the test of time… The 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country is a stunning vehicle, and… The Stig is undeniably the world’s most famous test driver. With his iconic… The LEGO® Company has released many…
When Chevy unveiled the life-size LEGO Batmobile it had built to promote the upcoming LEGO Batman movie, the American automaker touted the amount of blood, sweat, and bat-tears that had gone into the project. According to Chevrolet, it took a combined 2,055 hours to put together the 344,187 LEGO bricks that make up the vehicle…
The first-ever Toledo Jeep Fest was a hit Photo: Twitter Since Jeep first rolled off the assembly line during World War II, Toledo, Ohio, has been its home. Willys-Overland Motors first began production in 1941, creating the perfect military vehicle. When the war neared its end, the company recognized that the military-oriented vehicle was popular…
The Ram Truck Experience is heading your way, Michigan. Over the course of this year’s lineup of automotive shows, one of the most popular displays featured has been the Ram Truck Experience. Attendees at events like the Chicago Auto Show and Columbus Auto Show had the opportunity to experience the various capabilities of the Ram…
The upcoming 2019 Jeep Cherokee will look a lot more like a traditional Jeep When the fifth generation of the Jeep Cherokee vehicle was first introduced at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, the reception towards the model’s exterior design was controversial to say the least. The elongated, narrow front and squinting headlights of the…
General Motors has announced that it will be making an investment of $449 million into the city it calls home in order to fund next-generation Volt production. The endowment will benefit both the Detroit-Hamtramck and Brownstone Battery Assembly plants, bolstering the automaker’s commitment to rebuilding the very city that was so vital in building it….
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…
Hiroto Saikawa Carlos Ghosn is a popular topic on The News Wheel when it comes to Nissan. He is the head of the Renault-Nissan Alliance as the Chairman and CEO of both Nissan and Renault, and a chairman of the recently-acquired Mitsubishi Motors. On April first of this year, however, the LinkedIn celebrity will have…
Pictured: The 2014 BMW i8 at the Chicago Auto Show If you’re a fan of the heavily-praised all-electric BMW i3 and i8, you’re probably already anticipating the announcement of the next revolutionary i model. Don’t hold your breath. The German automaker is nowhere near releasing a third vehicle with an i badge. As its designers…
Fact: this blog is about the Cadillac ELR ad, “Poolside.” Fact: it is also about other stuff. What I’m about to tell you may come as an absolute shock. It is imperative, however, that you hold on past this shocking revelation as the meat of what follows is entirely dependent on your digestion and understanding…
Clive Owen’s “Driver” may return in a new slate of BMW Films this year What do directors John Frankenheimer, Ang Lee, and John Woo; actors Gary Oldman, Mickey Rourke, and Don Cheadle; and musicians Madonna, Marilyn Manson, and James Brown all have in common? They all had significant roles to play in BMW Films’ 8-short…
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…
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