Back in 2013, Honda released its highly-anticipated third generation of the Honda Jazz–what we know in America as the Fit. What you may not realize is that at the same time, Honda used that opportunity to unveil its EXCITING H DESIGN!!! language, which was employed in the updated design of the subcompact city car. Since…
It’s too early to know for sure which teams will be in the Super Bowl, but we can already say for certain that the big game will feature the television debut of the completely redesigned and reengineered 2017 Honda CR-V. The automaker has announced that the all-new CR-V model will be featured in a commercial…
Photo: Ben Sutherland Honda has revealed that Fernando Alonso will be able to reuse the Formula One engine that was in his McLaren when Max Verstappen and Kimi Räikkönen crashed into him at the Singapore Grand Prix. The crash had been an unfortunate one in the moment, as Alonso had made a quick and opportune…
Honda has taken a step towards making power grids more efficient with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Honda has taken a step towards making power grids more efficient with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, which enables a company to monitor a power grid to determine if it needs additional power sources or power demands that are capable of absorbing…
If you think that Honda has picked up a lot of Kelley Blue Book awards this year, then you’re right! It’s not just your imagination—KBB has recognized Honda as the Most Awarded Brand of 2017, with more than two dozen brand and individual model awards this year. Honda picked up 28 awards for its various 2017…
Because Red Bull has originally planned to make a decision about which engine to use in the 2019 season no later than the end of June, and not before the French Grand Prix, its announcement today came as a surprise. But Team Principal Christian Horner says that ultimately, based on purely engineering information, the decision…
Honda is continuing to promote its all-new 2017 CR-V SUV, and today debuted an inspirational social media campaign aimed at the Hispanic demographic. The new campaign will run from March 2nd through the 31st on Honda’s social channels @HondaLatino Twitter and Instagram, as well as Facebook. Paying off of Honda’s belief in “The Power of Dreams,” the new CR-V…
Photo: ©Honda Honda is celebrating the production of its 25th million vehicle in the United States—fittingly, a 2018 Honda Accord, which was named the North American Car of the Year at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show earlier this year. It was painted in obsidian blue pearl. The Accord was produced at the Marysville Auto Plant,…
The 2017 Honda Pilot Elite Awards season continues to be kind to Honda. The Japanese automaker managed four spots on the Kelley Blue Book list of “Best Family Cars of 2017.” The experts at KBB.com found spots on their annual list for the 2017 Honda CR-V, HR-V, Pilot, and Odyssey. In making the selections of…
Photo: Osajus Brendon Hartley, WEC champion and Scuderia Toro Rosso’s new driver since the tail end of the 2017 Formula One season, thinks the McLaren team made a mistake in leaving Honda power for 2018. “I think they’ve made a mistake,” Hartley told Marca, a Spanish sports newspaper, on Monday. “The engine is very drivable,…
The Honda Civic has been named one of the best certified pre-owned cars of 2019 by Autotrader, which put together a list of the 10 must-shop CPO cars based on a number of valuable attributes. New cars just keeping getting more expensive, with even the most affordable models in a non-luxury automaker’s lineup starting at…
The all-new, production version of the 2019 Honda Insight is making its official world debut tomorrow at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, where it will join the Clarity series and the 2018 Accord Hybrid as the fifth electrified vehicle in the Honda lineup. The Honda Insight is a premium, hybrid compact sedan positioned…
Honda’s hydrogen-fueled Clarity Fuel Cell sedan will carry an introductory lease price of $369 a month for 36 months (plus tax) when it launches in California later this year. Leasing terms for the five-passenger, zero-emissions FCV will include a mileage allowance of 20,000 per year, up to $15,000 of hydrogen fuel, up to 21 days…
Honda has announced that it will be recalling 9,816 2014 Honda Civic… One of the largest concerns that consumers have when it comes to… This past week, MotorWeek handed out the honors for their annual Drivers’… It was announced on Friday that Polk vehicle registration statistics spanning from… It’s all about the flash and sparkle…
After it was announced last year that Toro Rosso would switch from Renault to Honda engines for the 2018 Formula One season, the inevitable question followed: Will Red Bull, Toro Rosso’s parent team, do the same in 2019? Up until this point, Honda had been coy about whether it was negotiating with Red Bull, but…
2018 Honda Accord Touring The Honda Accord is a favorite midsize car that doesn’t cease to amaze with its top-quality design, luxurious cabin, futuristic tech, and outstanding fuel economy. The 2018 model comes with some new tweaks that improve its practicality as well as its aesthetics. In this review, you’ll find information about its unique…
The 2018 Toyota Yaris is an inexpensive three- or five-door subcompact hatchback that makes many compelling arguments when compared to its primary competition, such as the Honda Fit or Nissan Versa. Not only is it among the most stylish subcompacts available on the market, it also boasts a very low cost of ownership, strong resale…
Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept: ORANGE! So we’ll dispense with the obvious: the Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept looks like what would happen if the BMW i3 and Honda Fit EV met at an old Irish pub, had five or six mojitos, and fell sloppily into one another’s arms for a tawdry tryst that led to an…
The 2016 Fiat 500c is a subcompact convertible with a starting MSRP of $20,345. The 500c offers multiple engine options, as well as the choice between a six-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. This Fiat 500c competes directly with the Volkswagen Beetle, Mini Cooper, and Honda Fit. [wptab name=”What’s New”] 2016 Fiat 500c What’s new…
The Elio release date has been pushed back, yet again Photo: Elio Motors Back in 2014, I discovered that the Elio was a thing. A bright orange thing that will reportedly get 84 mpg and cost less than $7,000. A three-wheeled thing that is the same length as the Honda Fit, but weighs less than…
The 2016 Chevy Spark is a subcompact hatchback with a starting MSRP of $12,660. The Spark features a more cultured exterior design in 2016 and also features a new engine under the hood. The new Spark competes in the same segment as the Fiat 500, Ford Fiesta, and Honda Fit. Cars Lingo: This is how to…
The Honda Fit will be at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show The Chicago Auto Show offers us the most square feet of any major auto show in the United States. With all of that volume, you’ve got a lot of cars to look at, buddy. Here is your definitive list of which production cars will…
Elio production to start this fall Photo: Elio Motors Back in May, I reported on a tiny, three-wheeled car that could very well become the future of city driving. The Elio is the same length as the Honda Fit, but at less than half the price and half the weight, the Elio is a much…
The 2016 Fiat 500L is a four-door hatchback featuring a starting MSRP of $19,495. The Fiat 500L offers two extra doors and two additional feet of overall length than the regular 500 compact hatchback. The 2016 Fiat 500L competes in the same segment as the Kia Soul, MINI Countryman, and Honda Fit. Looking For A…
Autotrader has been providing helpful insights to car buyers and sellers since 1997. The site eventually introduced its “10 Best” lists, covering everything from the most valuable used trucks to off-road kings and the ideal cars for college grads. This year, the 2020 Kia Soul has been named one of the 10 Best Cars for…
The 2014 Versa Note was one of the 10 Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20,000 The surefire way to the millennial car-buyer’s heart is through technology. In order for a new car to really grab younger buyers, they need to be able to do quite a bit more than their old 1997 Mercury Tracer ever could. It’s…
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf family, left to right: the Golf TSI, GTI, and TDI Awards-season has been kind to the Golf. First, Yahoo Autos gave their Car of the Year Award to the GTI. Then, a week later, Green Car Reports bestowed their Best Car to Buy title upon the rest of the Golf family….
In the second match of the day, and the fourth match in the Round of 16, the Netherlands will take on Mexico at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil. The Netherlands has so far has an impressive World Cup, beating reigning champions Spain 5-1 in their very first match, and then going on to defeat Australia…
The Chevrolet Tahoe is one of Autotrader’s picks for best CPO buys of 2018 You’re still reeling from sticker shock after looking at new cars, but you’re also not ready to buy a used car and take on the potential risk of repair costs. One solution: Check out Autotrader’s roundup of the best certified pre-owned…
Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2015: The new Volkswagen Golf Just a week after the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI was awarded the title of Yahoo Autos Car of the Year, the rest of the Golf family has gotten its due after being named Green Car Reports’ Best Car to Buy 2015. The VW…
In today’s Brazil vs. Mexico World Cup match, the host country takes on a seemingly weaker competitor. During qualifying matches, Brazil claimed 22 wins and 71 goals while Mexico only scraped by with about half of each of those figures. But in the World Cup of Cars series, those stats don’t matter. We want to…
What some may not know is that the Honda HR-V actually made its debut in 1997 at the Tokyo Motor Show. It was marketed exclusively in Japan and didn’t make its way to the U.S. until 2013 when the second generation was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Now in its third gen, new for…
♫I can see clearly now the large roof pillars are gone♫ In driving school, students are taught to take a look over their shoulder in order to check for any blind spots before changing lanes or backing up. In modern vehicles, this is a task that is not so easily done. Over the course of…
When it comes to beloved Buick vehicles, it’s hard to beat the… Mazda’s top of the line SUV, the CX-9, has been raking in… The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that the 2017 Buick… The 2017 Grand Cherokee joins the new Dodge Challenger and Chrysler 200… The 2017 Chrysler 200 is the latest…
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…
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…
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…
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 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI, chosen as the 2015 Yahoo Autos Car of the Year After bestowing the title upon the Tesla Model S in 2013 and the Chevy Corvette Stingray in 2014, Yahoo has now selected the Volkswagen Golf GTI as the 2015 Yahoo Autos Car of the Year. The GTI’s victory represents a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
10 Best Back-to-School Cars List: Chevy Sonic Kelley Blue Book recently released a list of the 10 best cars for students who are about to head back to school. Mindful of the rising costs of college tuition/light beer prices, KBB has let “practicality and affordability lead the way on this annual list.” All of the cars…
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