Ford F-150 Most Popular Vehicle in 39 States      

The 2015 Ford F-150 pickup truck The folks at EveryCarListed.com have crunched the numbers and come up with some interesting graphs. The big takeaway? Americans love pickup trucks. Like, a lot. And among pickup trucks, they’re especially fond of the Ford F-150. First, the breakdown of how many trucks there are on the road versus…

The Ford Transit Sport Van: It is a Thing

The Ford Transit Sport lineup Photo: Ford Motor Company When you think of vans, you don’t typically think of something you’d want to haul down to the track on the weekend. Ford seems poised to change that perception with the Ford Transit Sport lineup, which brings three high-powered vans to Europe. Wut. “Not everyone is…

The Meaning Behind the Names of Dodge's Vehicles

We accept the “challenge” of determining where the Dodge models derive their names from Dodge has some of the toughest vehicles in the industry featured throughout its lineup. Such vehicles need tough-sounding names to match their performance capabilities. Throughout the company’s 117-year history, names like “Challenger” and “Durango” have commanded respect. But how exactly were…

Hymer USA to Bring European Campers to the US

Bob Martin (left) and Martin Brandt Photo: Erwin Hymer Group In 2019, Indiana-based Thor Industries acquired German-based Erwin Hymer Group, in the process creating the largest RV manufacturing group in the world. More recently, Thor announced it created Hymer USA, a new subsidiary that could be the key to finally bringing Hymer’s popular and practical…

10 Scariest Cars in the World

Here at The News Wheel, we’re huge Halloween fans. Although we’ll be hard at work delivering the latest automotive news today, tonight you’ll find us handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, checking out our local haunted houses, or even attending Trunk or Treat festivities with our families. But before we do all that, it’s time to…

Minivan Sales Down 20% During the First Quarter of 2017

A dark cloud looms over the minivan market If you thought that sedans were suffering in the current automotive market, then wait until you see how minivans are performing. During the first quarter of 2017, minivan sales were down by 20%. In fact, only two minivan models outperformed their sales results from the first quarter…

Production of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Comes to a Sudden Stop

“Does this minivan come in green?” “At the moment, no.” The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid nabbed yet another award yesterday, this time earning the title of “Northwest Family Green Car of the Year” from the Northwest Automotive Press Association. Since its debut, this first-of-its-kind hybrid minivan has earned environmental-based auto awards from every corner of…

Ford of Canada Sales Rise 1 Percent in Q1 2021

Ford Mustang Mach-E sales in Canada totaled 665 for Q1 2021 Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company of Canada delivered 54,249 vehicles in the first quarter of the year, up 0.9 percent from 2020. Ford saw significant increases in sales for a number of key vehicles in Q1 as well as strong performances from new vehicles…

2014 Toyota Sienna Profile: “Mommy Like”

The 2014 Toyota Sienna is the perfect family car. When you think of a mini-van, you don’t normally think it’s got “swag.” Well, think again—the new 2014 Toyota Sienna has the type of swag that would make all the other parents’ jaws drop. With the ability to comfortably fit up to 8 passengers comfortably (say…

What Is the Gas Guzzler Tax?

Modern vehicles are far more efficient and eco-friendlier than they used to be. In decades past, cars could burn through a tank of gasoline within a week, which gave the limited supply of fossil fuels and worsening air quality dire projections. The automotive industry has gradually improved vehicle efficiency over the past 40 years, and…

Ford Offering Disability Transportation for Medical Needs

Photo: Ford Motor Company If you have a physical or medical disability and don’t have the means to travel to your treatments, Ford has a solution: The carmaker will give you a ride! Ford announced this week that it is expanding its Ford GoRide Health service to provide transportation to people with disabilities. Through this…