2016 Lexus NX Overview

If you’re shopping for a luxury crossover that is ready to rule the road, consider the 2016 Lexus NX. This vehicle is a study in luxury, with powerful engines that conserve fuel, premium materials, and a sculpted exterior. The 2016 Lexus NX is available in three trim levels: 200t, 200t F Sport, and the hybrid 300h….

Outlander PHEV Was Europe’s Top-Selling PHEV SUV in 2020

The 2021 Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the top-selling plug-in hybrid SUV in Europe last year. When comparing all segments, the Outlander PHEV was also Europe’s second best-selling plug-in hybrid overall. Other Popular Models: The Mitsubishi SUV lineup What were the Outlander PHEV’s sales results? The 2021 Outlander PHEV Photo:…

Maintenance Mistakes Costing You Money

Photo: The News Wheel Even if you don’t have much automotive knowledge or DIY skills, there are several maintenance checks you can do to help protect your car and save you money at the body shop. By regularly checking the tires, wheels, fluids, and electrical system, as well as investing in high-quality gas, you’ll help…

Toyota Offers Payment Relief for Disaster Victims

Photo: Alexander Gerst via CC Toyota Financial Services announced today that customers impacted by ongoing natural disasters — including hurricanes Isaias and Laura, the California wildfires, and the Midwest derecho — are eligible for payment relief on Toyota and Lexus vehicles they are currently financing. “Toyota Financial Services cares about the safety and well-being of…

Countdown: 6 Most Famous Cars from the Muppets

The world of the Muppets is filled with colorful characters–and equally colorful cars. From their original television show to their newest television show–and every movie in between–there’s bound to be a vehicle that sticks in your memory. For us at The News Wheel, these are our top six Muppet cars. For this list, we’re excluding…

Cadillac’s Future Plans Do Not Include the ELR Coupe

If only sales of the ELR matched the vehicle’s striking good looks Photo: © General Motors If you’ve considered buying a Cadillac ELR, then you’ll need to move a little quicker on that potential investment than previously thought, because Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen recently confirmed that a second-generation of the plug-in hybrid coupe won’t…

Holy Habanero: The Kia HabaNiro is H-O-T!!!

Alicia Keys voice: “This car is on fiiiiiyaaaahhhhhh” Photo: Kia Motors Today Kia unveiled a sizzling new concept vehicle at the New York Auto Show: the HabaNiro. This spicy new ride represents the vision of Kia’s electric future. This too-hot-to-handle SUV is fully electric, seats four, is equipped with all-wheel drive, and has an All…

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4 Reasons to Retire in an RV

Photo: Blake Wisz | Unsplash There are lots of reasons to own a recreational vehicle, and even better ones to retire in one. When the road to retirement ends, start a new journey by hitting the open road and making the RV your new home — or, you know, at least a second one that…

GMC Hummer EV: What We Know So Far

Photo: General Motors After months of teasing, GMC recently announced that its new Hummer EV truck will be officially unveiled this fall. As we wait for more details, here’s a brief look at what’s already known about this hotly anticipated vehicle. GMC’s 2020 Truck Lineup: Learn more about the Sierra HD, Sierra 1500, and Canyon…

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Consider a Business Fleet To Compete with Amazon

Photo: Nissan In an effort to promote its fleet of vehicles for small businesses, the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi Alliance conducted a study of small- and medium-sized businesses to see if they’re ready to keep up with online retail giants like Amazon. The results were not exactly encouraging. A Brighter Future: The Nissan IMs Sport Sedan Concept came…

Thailand Won’t Get the 2016 Chevy Volt

The Bangkok Post has confirmed that Thailand won’t get the 2016 Chevy Volt due to its high cost Thailand is joining Europe and Australia as the latest market that won’t get the 2016 Chevy Volt, according to a report from the Bangkok Post. It’s not really a reflection on the quality of the Volt, but…

UK Taxi Firm Saves Over €79,000 Driving Nissan LEAFs

A taxi company in South West England has saved over €79,000 (that’s roughly $85,444 in American) over the past year by putting several Nissan LEAF EVs to work in its fleet. C&C Taxis bought its first LEAF eighteen months ago, where it saved them enough money on would-be gas expenses that they purchased five more….

GM Offers Growing Number of Diesel Models

The Chevrolet Tahoe is now available with a diesel engine Photo: General Motors If you’re in the market for a diesel vehicle, the General Motors lineup might be the place to look. Over the past five years, the automaker has doubled the number of diesel-equipped models it manufactures — although that expansion hasn’t involved any…

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Worker Van Electrifies Audience at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show

The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Worker model is powered by a 161-horsepower diesel engine Mercedes-Benz Van enthusiasts will be happy to hear the German automotive brand showed off a more affordable Sprinter van today at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. Dubbed the Worker, the new entry-level van features a starting price tag of $32,495, which makes…

SAE Honors GM's Larry Nitz with Edward N. Cole Auto Engineering Award

Photo: © General Motors The Society of Automotive Engineers International has announced that its next recipient for the Edward N. Cole Award for Automotive Engineering Innovation is none other than Larry T. Nitz, executive director of General Motors global propulsion systems. The Edward N. Cole Award is presented to honor an SAE International member whose…

Could Tesla Be Headed Down the Same Path as Toyota?

Tesla Motors’ T-Shaped Badge Photo: EV Stories In recent weeks there has been growing controversy and concern about the Tesla driver who crashed while using the Model S’s “Autopilot” mode and the claim of a Tesla car experiencing “sudden acceleration.” So far, the cause of both crashes has been attributed to driver error. Joshua Brown,…

[UPDATE] Ford is Totes Not Making a 200-Mile EV, Folks

Update: We received a call from Said Deep, Head of Ford North America Product Communications, who said “We do not comment on speculation but can confirm these reports are not accurate.” The original story was notably meatless, but it appears that there was somehow less substance than even its bare bones suggested. It’s not unreasonable to think…

President Obama Calls Corvette C7.R “Subtle,” Checks Out Bolt EV [VIDEO]

Obama takes a look at Chevrolet’s new all-electric Bolt Photo credit: Michael Martinez President Barack Obama stopped by the North American International Auto Show in Detroit today to check out some of the latest models. According to the White House, Obama’s visit was meant “to showcase how the American auto industry has come roaring back…

[PHOTOS] Refreshed 2016 Kia Rio Debuts in Chicago

The 2016 Kia Rio hatchback in Digital Yellow While all eyes were on the Kia Trail’ster electric AWD concept this morning, the 2016 Kia Rio was making a more demure debut at the Chicago Auto Show. And for the sedan version, this appearance was a world-first that was just a tad overshadowed by its more…

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Chevrolet’s Carbon Credits Purchase to Cut 40K Tons of CO2

The Great Plains in Gascoyne, North Dakota everydot.com Chevrolet announced last week that it has purchased carbon credits from 11,000 acres of North Dakota prairies in order to eliminate about 40,000 tons of annual carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere. According to US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the emissions being saved by Chevrolet’s…

Mitsubishi Sells 10,000th Outlander PHEV in UK in First Year

Mitsubishi has sold 10,000 Outlander PHEVs in the UK. Pictured is the 10,000th Outlander PHEV, with Marcus Joy (left), the dealer principal; Paul Aspin (middle), the lucky customer; and Lance Bradley, the Managing Director of Mitsubishi Motors UK. Early this month, Mitsubishi announced a pretty monumental milestone for its UK branch: it sold 10,000 Outlander PHEV…

KBB.com Names Mitsubishi Mirage in “10 Most Fuel-Efficient Cars under $25,000”

The Mitsubishi Mirage continues to earn a reputation as an inexpensive form of transportation in Kelley Blue Book‘s latest Top 10 list, “10 Most Fuel-Efficient Cars under $25,000”. At 44 highway miles per gallon, the 2015 Mirage is the most fuel efficient non-electric and non-hybrid vehicle in America, but doesn’t carry the monetary premium that…

January Nissan Sales Set Record, Up 15%

Nissan released its sales numbers for the first month of 2015 today, and things are looking good following a record setting 2014. Compared to last January, sales were up 15.1% and set a record for the best January in Nissan history. Nissan Group total sales numbered 104,107 in the United States, with 94,449 under the Nissan…

GM Powertrain Becomes GM Global Propulsion Systems

General Motors announced today that it is renaming GM Powertrain to become GM Global Propulsion Systems. Hopefully, this decision foretells the production viability of the Chevy Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo Concept’s mid-mounted laser-beam energy propulsion system, which if you don’t recall uses shockwaves created by beams of light to create 900 horsepower and absolutely…

GM Outlines Sustainable Efforts in China

Photo: © General Motors General Motors released its 2014 Sustainability Report, which outlined and highlighted many of the automaker’s efforts to reduce its impact on the environment last year. Some of GM’s biggest contributions were the result of endeavors undertaken in its biggest market—China. “GM will take a leading role in the auto industry’s transformation…

GM Canada Cuts Digital Ribbon on 2908 at Communitech Lab

In 2016, seemingly everything is done online. That includes the old practice of ribbon-cutting apparently, as GM Canada president and managing director Steve Carlisle and Communitech CEO Iain Klugman cut a “digital ribbon” to open the “2908 at Communitech” innovation lab. “One of GM’s top priorities is to disrupt traditional automotive business models, including our…

Hyundai's Helio Curve Art Installation Makes Waves at Milan Design Week

Artist Reuben Margolin stands in front of his stunning fluidic sculpture Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled its second part of the ongoing “Sculpture in Motion” project. To celebrate the relationship between movement in the natural and automotive realms, the automaker has partnered with another talented artist to produce a stunning art exhibit in Italy. From…

Ford Shows Off e-Bike Prototypes in Barcelona

Back in February, it was revealed that Ford had filed a patent in August 2013 for a motor vehicle [that] includes a body configured to house a removable frame, a spare wheel, a removable headrest, and a jack.” Not long after the original report broke cover, Ford brought another bike-related innovation to Mobile World Congress in…

Feeling Blue and Grey? BMW Releases i Look Lifestyle Collection

BMW has made a statement with its electric i vehicles–not just about renewable energy but about eco-friendly materials. As part of the brand’s push toward sustainability, 95% of the materials used to produce a BMW i3 can be recycled. To increase support of this green-conscious method of production, BMW has released a series of lifestyle…

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Seattle to Use Nissan LEAF Police Cars

Seattle is going to use 28 Nissan LEAF police cars to cut down on gas lost while idling We see a lot of powerful SUVs and fast sedans employed as police cars across the US, including the Chevy Tahoe and the Ford Police Interceptor, but it’s not very often we see police departments opting for…

Classic Car Profile: The Nissan S-Cargo

Nissan S-Cargo We’ve been digging around in the Nissan Heritage Collection and found this goofy gem of a commercial vehicle. Meet the Nissan S-Cargo! You’ve probably already put together the uncanny resemblance to a snail and the funny name that plays off the French word for snail, “Escargot”. This tiny, round vehicle was inspired by…

5 Must-See Cars at the 2016 Dayton Auto Show

If you’re trying to decide which new car to buy, or you’re just a gearhead who enjoys seeing the newest vehicles, the Dayton Auto Show provides its guests the opportunity to view and even sit in many of the newest vehicles available in the automotive marketplace. The 2016 Show features approximately 200 vehicles from 28 different automakers….

2018 Nissan 370Z Coupe & Roadster Overviews

In all honesty, the 370Z is why we like Nissan. Sure, its electric LEAF is practical and its many sedans are dependable, but only the 370Z is truly likable. A stark departure from the rest of the brand’s humdrum lineup, the uniquely styled and athletically equipped 370Z has kept the brand invigorated for almost a decade….

Mazda Plans New Crossover for Overhauled US Sales

Mazda is having a bit of a sales problem—although four years ago, the CEO Masamichi Kogai set forth a goal of annual US sales of 400,000 units by now, the automaker sold just under 300,000 vehicles in 2016, and continued a sales decline this year as sales of most of its models dropped. Top Mazda:…

[PHOTOS] Mercedes at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show

Mercedes at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show This week’s Geneva Motor Show is playing host to a number of big reveals from automakers across the globe. Among the contributing brands is Mercedes-Benz, arguably the world’s most loved luxury automaker. This year, Mercedes brought a number of new models to tout, among them a new race…