The end of the year is nigh, which means it’s time to start looking back at 2015 and summarizing the good, the bad, and the evil. In the case of Toyota, there was no evil, but there was plenty of good. In this look back on the past 12 months, we summarize some of the…
The Ford KA+ Active Photo: Ford Motor Company The days of the minicar in Europe may not necessarily be numbered, but there’s not much reason to suspect that the tiny cars are on the upswing. Automakers are dropping minicar offerings left and right, and Ford is the latest to join the party with the news that it…
Kia has outdone itself with the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid. This hybrid vehicle makes it easy to go green with the sophisticated styling of the popular Optima sedan and its elegant interior, too. For the low starting price of $25,995, consumers can get everything they want from their everyday car and more. Don’t Want to…
Recently, one of The News Wheel‘s editors was able to take a test drive in the all-electric 2015 BMW i3 at the Drive Electric Ohio event in Columbus–and he couldn’t wait to share his experience! We’ll hand the mic over to Aaron as he tells us about his BMW i3 test drive. Dig Deeper: Read…
The GMC Hummer EV’s removable roof opens up a whole world of possibilities Photo: General Motors Excited for the upcoming 2022 GMC Hummer EV? You now have one more reason to anticipate its release: removable roof panels. Versatile and Capable: Find a new GMC vehicle to bring home Removable roof panels Per Car and Driver,…
The 2014 Chevrolet Volt looks to make a big impact with a noticeable price reduction for the 2014 model year. What’s New for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt The Chevy Volt remains widely unchanged for the 2014 model year except in one key category – the price. The 2014 Chevy Volt will cost as much as…
The Chevy Bolt’s European cousin is taking a trip to France. Today Opel announced that the Opel Ampera-e will have its world premiere at the “Mondial de l’Automobile” in Paris, which runs from October 1st through the 16th. The German automaker is touting the new electric car as both emission-free and fun-to-drive, with its winning…
2016 Ford F-150 Ford Motor Company CEO Mark Fields spoke to Ari Shaprio on this week’s episode of NPR’s “All Things Considered,” and in discussing the company’s new initiative to create 13 new electrified vehicles in five years, confirmed that a hybrid version of the F-150 is in the works. Listen: Mark Fields on All…
Photo: Nissan Electrified vehicles promise to play a big role in Nissan’s future, and the automaker wants to make sure you’re prepared to handle the unique responsibilities that come with driving an electric car. “The electrified driving experience is constantly evolving as technology develops, so the established rules of the road may not always lend…
Not that clean after all If you watched the news yesterday or follow any automotive news sites online, you know that Volkswagen is in big trouble after the EPA discovered that its “clean diesel” engines were designed to pass emissions testing, but then give off pollutants up to 40 times the legal limit in everyday operation. Today, the…
The Bronco name will likely feature on a pickup truck by 2024 Photo: Ford Given how much of a hit the all-new Bronco and Bronco Sport have proven thus far, you can’t possibly blame Ford for wanting to ride a hot hand. Playing that hand could involve Ford pulling a Bronco pickup truck out of…
The Ford Mustang Mach-E will be the first new vehicle to offer Active Drive Assist technology Photo: Ford Ford fulfilled its promise that the all-new Mustang Mach-E would launch the company’s first hands-free driving feature with the reveal of Active Drive Assist earlier this month. The newest feature to join the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite, Active…
Kelley Blue Book released its Brand Watch report for luxury vehicles in the second quarter of 2021. The report found that Cadillac models, especially the CT6, were some of the most considered luxury vehicles. Keeping Your Cadillac in Good Condition: Car care tips for the fall How popular was Cadillac in quarter two? During the…
With a 0-to-60 time of 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 200 mph, it’s not much of a surprise that Motor Authority has nominated the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V for its annual Best Car to Buy award. Celebrity Rides: Check out James Gandolfini’s Cadillac Escalade that recently sold for $120,000 The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V sedan…
Should you be driving when you’re sick? Photo: Open Grid Scheduler/Grid Engine via CC Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal and dangerous. According to the NHTSA, there were 10,511 deaths in 2018 due to drunk driving accidents. Drowsy driving isn’t necessarily illegal, but it’s still defined as risky driving by…
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