While recently building a case for Mitsubishi to bring its Triton pickup truck to the US, I realized that I really didn’t know much about a pretty big part of the opposition to a foreign automaker bringing a small pickup to our shores: the Chicken Tax. So, since we haven’t discussed it specifically, I figured…
Toyota Sienna History Since the Toyota Sienna was first introduced in 1998, it has established itself as one of the top options in the family-oriented minivan segment. With a multitude of standard features, a great safety record, and a reputation for reliability, the Sienna has continuously helped Toyota establish itself as more than a carmaker…
2023 Ford Transit and E-Transit now available with Digital Rearview Mirror option Photo: Ford It’s clear to see that digital rearview mirrors are becoming more of a must for modern vehicles. Ford has now seen the light, offering the technology on the new 2023 Ford Transit and E-Transit as an available upgrade. Coming Soon: The…
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…
Jim Farley wants to know why Twitter dummies think an electric Ford Bronco isn’t gonna happen Photo: Ford A spark is all you need to start a fire, and it took Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley just one curt question to set the beacons of rumor and speculation alight. In only six words on…
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…
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…
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…
Hulk-ified 2005 VW Touran on display at Universal Studios Orlando Throughout the franchise’s history, The Fast and the Furious has had its ups and downs. While Tokyo Drift certainly wasn’t the strongest installment in the series, it featured one of the most unique vehicles in the 15-year legacy: the Hulk Mobile. The metallic green 2005…
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…
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…
“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 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…
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…
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…
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