Nissan cube History

Nissan cube History The Nissan cube has revolutionized automotive design with its bold, distinct exterior that flaunts sharp corners and a box-like profile. The cube has helped Nissan attract highly-coveted young car-buyers looking for an affordable, unique ride with a ton of technology, and it has been rumored that Nissan will introduce a hyper-efficient electric…

Honda NSX Engine Named “Best New Engine” at International Engine of the Year Awards

Honda has picked up another award, this time for the 3.5-liter gasoline-electric V6 hybrid powertrain found in the NSX hybrid supercar. The motor was named “Best New Engine” at the 2017 International Engine of the Year Awards, presented by Engine Technology International magazine. The awards, now in their 19th year, are determined by a panel of experts from…

Meg Thomson, Author at The News Wheel

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

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

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…

The Renault-Nissan Alliance Unveils Its New Look

In case you missed the latest news in car sales this year, there is a new king in the automotive world. Earlier this year, the Renault-Nissan Alliance claimed its spot as the largest automaker in the world, beating the likes of Toyota and the Volkswagen Group. Just as the wider world was starting to understand…

Meet the 2024 Corvette E-Ray

Photo: Chevrolet To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Corvette, Chevrolet has unveiled one of the most unique Corvette models to date — the electrified 2024 Corvette E-Ray. Here’s the scoop on this innovative performance car. Excited to Upgrade? Learn your car’s trade-in value When it arrives, the Corvette E-Ray will be the only sports…

GM Is Nearly Doubling the Size of Its Super Cruise Road Network

Photo: General Motors General Motors vehicles equipped with Super Cruise can now travel farther than ever while taking advantage of this advanced hands-free driving technology. GM recently announced a major expansion of the Super Cruise network, which will soon grow to cover 750,000 miles of compatible highway across the United States and Canada. Pickup Truck…

Automated Lane Change Omitted from Chevy Bolt EUV Super Cruise

The Bolt EV’s bigger sibling, the Bolt EUV, is on the way Photo: Chevrolet There’s plenty of excitement surrounding the launch of the new 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV. This entirely electric crossover is set to be a game-changer for General Motors, and will also come with GM’s advanced Super Cruise system. The semi-autonomous driver-assistance feature…

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Up until now, Google Maps has shown the fastest route to your destination. An upcoming update will make it show the most efficient one. … There’s a huge shortage of computer chips around the world, and it’s affecting the automotive industry in addition to consumer electronics.… You may be wondering how a car company’s R&D…

How Does Car Camouflage Prevent Spy Shots During Testing?

A refreshed Ford Mustang with its fascia under wraps Photo: Ford If you’ve ever seen that black-and-white, swirled camouflage wrap on a car being test-driven — or photographed in spy shots — you’ve probably wondered how the checkerboard pattern works. Does this psychedelic cover really camouflage vehicles, or does it do the opposite and draw…