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Some OEMs are targeting young buyers with affordable prices on new models.… We’re not going to lie, it is a bit exciting when a… The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited is a compact sedan with a starting… Ford is adding the new Figo Aspire to its lineup in India… Pope Francis is holding a raffle to…

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4 Reasons the Mazda2 Debut Happened in Montreal

No wonder we barely heard anything from Mazda at Detroit–the brand was busy 10 hours away at the 2015 Montreal International Auto Show. While the rest of the auto industry was busy tossing around new models amid smoke-saturated pageantry at the North American International Auto Show, Mazda laid low in Michigan and decided to put…

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How Domino's Picked the Spark for Its DXP Delivery Cars

We couldn’t imagine a more noble purpose for the Chevy Spark than delivering Domino’s pizza to hungry Americans Photo: skeeze via Pixabay If you’re a fan of pizza (we definitely are here at The News Wheel), summer is the perfect time to celebrate Domino’s key role in the U.S. pizza industry. Pay homage to this…

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World Cup of Cars

Welcome to our series, the World Cup of Cars. In this series of articles, we take a look at some of the most popular vehicles from each country competing in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and pit them against each other to see who will be the ultimate winner. We’ll be updating daily, so…

'The New York Times' 11 Best Cars for Graduates

With the end of the school year approaching, many parents are sending their kids off to college or new jobs out in the real world. Cars are an ever-popular practical, yet extravagant, graduation gift for some students. Anticipating parents’ stress levels, The New York Times published an article in April recommending several affordable vehicle options for 2018…

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World Cup of Cars

Welcome to our series, the World Cup of Cars. In this series of articles, we take a look at some of the most popular vehicles from each country competing in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and pit them against each other to see who will be the ultimate winner. We’ll be updating daily, so…

5 Great Cars for Obese and Overweight Drivers

Driving is a necessary part of daily life. In fact, more than 90 percent of Americans drive to work (per the Brookings Institute). Unfortunately, car design doesn’t always move forward with larger, wider drivers in mind. The need for cars that heavier people can drive safely and comfortably isn’t just theoretical. According to CDC statistics…

Before You Buy Electric: The Most Expensive EVs Per Mile

The electric vehicle world has been abuzz with the release of BMW’s i3 (pictured) and i8. Photo: BMW Tesla, BMW, Nissan, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, and soon even Hyundai. Automotive manufacturers all around the globe are electrifying their products in a mad dash to corner the electric vehicle (EV) segment of the motor industry. With this…

What the Heck Happened to the Elio?

Yeah, it’s weird. But cool. Update 4/5: I have learned that there were more recent reservation numbers available on Elio’s website, and that the automaker had a recent appearance at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show. Article updated to reflect this. Earlier today, I was having a discussion with Danny about EVs, as you do, when I…

What is PMPG and How Does It Work?

Find out what PMPG (passenger miles per gallon) is and how it’s calculated When we think of vehicles and their efficiency, it is usually in terms of miles per gallon (MPG). Of course, with electric cars, we refer to it as MPGe, but it is still built on the same foundational principle: that fuel rating…

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Today, Zipcar announced their new ONE>WAY service, which intends to take members on point-to-point trips within cities, as well as to and from certain airports. Because Zipcar, in planning out their new service, didn’t think it would be the best protocol to stick their customers in boring economy sedans, they’ve opted to make the 2015…

Cars for Women: What Types of Cars do Women Prefer?

Women have a long history behind the wheel. Photo by anyjazz65 Not surprisingly, men and women often have drastically different tastes and preferences when it comes to cars. Sure, there are women who want the fastest car they can get their hands on or the biggest, brawniest truck imaginable, but most women opt for practicality….

Obama Meets Asimo, Bows, Dooms All of Mankind

Remember how I playfully suggested that right-wing pundits might just freak out about the prospect of the President of the United States bowing to a robot manufactured by a Japanese automaker? Well, I was mostly right. From a deleted tweet rescued by io9: Critics saying President Obama bowing to a Chinese robot makes us look…

Which Cars Will Be at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show?

Cars at the Chicago Auto Show When navigating the 2015 Chicago Auto Show site, we had a bit of trouble finding a comprehensive list of cars outside of a drop-down menu or individual pages. To make things a little easier for all of us, we have compiled an at-a-glance list. This list will change as we…