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Plug-in vehicles have continued their rising trend, marking the 29th month in… One of the biggest problems bemoaned by electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle… As the first half of the year came to a close at… Ford is investing a lot of money in the further development of electrified… Ford is teasing…something…for the upcoming North American…

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Chevrolet Cruze Archives

With some confusion surrounding the use of the Cruze nameplate, this Chevy… Great safety ratings aren’t exclusive to large SUVs or formidable trucks. In… The final Chevy Cruze is a utilitarian sedan — but the white,… For Chevrolet, the story was simple in 2018: If the vehicle was… The Chevrolet Cruze is among the passenger…

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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Gets Faster, More Rugged

The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E can get 700 lb-ft of instant torque Photo: Ford The Ford Mustang Mach-E is getting some notable upgrades for 2024, and the result is an even more ridiculous performance beast. With a new Performance Upgrade option that boosts torque by 100 lb-ft, the Mustang Mach-E GT can now rocket from…

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Honda Sweeps Kelley Blue Book’s ‘Best Buy’ Awards

Photo: ©Honda Honda models swept the Kelley Blue Book’s annual “Best Buy” competition, topping six of the 12 automotive categories featured: Small Car: 2018 Honda Civic Mid-Size Car: 2018 Honda Accord Electric/Hybrid Car: 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Small SUV/Crossover: 2018 Honda CR-V Midsize SUV/Crossover: 2018 Honda Pilot Minivan: 2018 Honda Odyssey Additionally, the all-new…

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5 Most Fuel Efficient Luxury SUVs for 2018

With SUV sales on the rise, it’s no surprise that automakers are adding more luxury options to the segment. SUVs are some of the biggest gas-guzzlers on the road and are creating a larger problem for our environmental impact. In turn, many consumers are looking for fuel-efficient options, both for their wallets and for the…

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2020 Lincoln Aviator Overview

2020 Lincoln Aviator Black Label Lincoln’s crossover and SUV lineup is growing with this year’s addition of the all-new Aviator. The 2020 Lincoln Aviator might be new to the market, but it’s sure to become a mainstay thanks to its peppy performance, luxurious interior, and extensive safety technology features. The 2020 Lincoln Aviator is available…

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Fiat Chrysler Wraps Headquarters to Celebrate Debut of 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

When you introduce the first-ever hybrid minivan, it’s definitely reason to celebrate—which is why Fiat Chrysler has decided to put a building wrap on the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, harkening the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan’s arrival. This wrap goes for a classic, yet whimsical look with a storybook-themed illustration…

2017 GMC Acadia Overview

Despite selling more Acadia SUVs in 2015 than in any other year, GMC has decided to downsize the Acadia to midsize crossover dimensions, while offering a slew of other new options like a standard four-cylinder engine, new available safety systems, and a new All-Terrain model, which is geared towards those people with off-road intentions. The 2017…

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Dodge Reveals Widebody Version of the Dodge Challenger

Dodge’s signature muscle car gains a bit more muscle If any one car in the current automotive industry seems to be acquiring new special edition models at an accelerated rate, then it would have to be the Dodge Challenger. Recently, Dodge revealed its most powerful Challenger model ever: the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, capable of producing…

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Fiat 500 Goes All-Turbo for the 2018 Model Year

The new Fiat 500 receives some major upgrades to its performance While most 2018 vehicle models have already been released by now, one iconic car whose 2018 model has not yet made its debut is the Fiat 500. There’s a reason for that, as has been recently revealed during the Chicago Auto Show. The Fiat 500 will…

Why Did the Time on My Car’s Clock Reset?

Photo: The News Wheel You start up your car like you always do, shift into drive, and head out on the road. It’s then that you realize the clock isn’t displaying the correct time. If your car’s clock reset, it could be for a variety of reasons. These are the most common explanations of the…

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The Term Frunk is… Unfortunate

This innovation deserves a better name Photo: General Motors With the increasing prevalence of electric and mid-engine vehicles, it’s likely that you’ve heard the term frunk — or front truck — bandied about recently. Just on The News Wheel alone, we’ve reported on stories like Ford’s inexplicable ad claiming that the Mustang Mach-E’s frunk can…

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2015 Dodge Dart Overview

There are a lot of sedans out on the road today. However, only one can offer the Dodge name and quality: the 2015 Dodge Dart. Constructed with that durability and capability that has come to define the Dodge brand, the Dodge Dart is a small vehicle with some big surprises. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for…

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See the Mustang Mach-E 1400 in Action This Weekend

Vaughn Gittin Jr. (left) and Joey Logano (right) with the Mustang Mach-E 1400 Photo: Ford Hey, you got any plans this weekend? Probably not, right? What with the whole endless hell of our reality thing and all that going on. But if you’ve got nothing to do and nowhere to go, now you can lock…