THAT Chris Evans Image: Gage Skidmore If you have been reading any of my posts about the new Top Gear, you know that I always fondly refer to the new head host as “Chris Evans (not that one)”. The part of the internet that does not follow my commentary on the latest series of the British…
The Windsor Assembly Plant filled several Chrysler Pacifica minivans with your for underprivileged children ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but ‘tis also the season to give back to those less fortunate. This time of year, people around the world gather to donate their time and money to charities designed to help make the holidays…
StreetScooter Work XL Ford-Werke GmbH and Deutsche Post’s StreetScooter GmbH subsidiary have announced a new partnership that will ultimately result in the creation of battery-electric delivery vans. Production of Ford and StreetScooter’s e-vans is expected to get underway in July, and a minimum of 2,500 vehicles are expected to be put into service by Deutsche…
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New 2021 Ford F-150 arrived at dealerships in December Photo: Ford Not even a global pandemic could break the incomparable streak of the Ford F-Series. Ford sold a total of 787,422 F-Series trucks in 2020, making it the bestselling truck in America for the 44th year in a row. December capped off another year of…
A shot from Hyundai’s “The Elevator” Super Bowl ad Photo: Hyundai Hyundai’s commercial for this year’s Super Bowl was a big hit with viewers across the U.S. “The Elevator” ranked as the night’s fourth best ad — and best car commercial — on USA Today’s Ad Meter, racked up tens of millions of views on…
Ford F-Series claimed an impressive triple crown for truck sales in 2023 Photo: Ford The Ford F-Series has locked up its 47th consecutive year as America’s bestselling truck. Try to act surprised. In 2023, Ford sold a cool 750,789 F-Series trucks — enough to also secure a 42nd straight year as the bestselling vehicle in…
Pictured: 2018 Nisan 370Z coupe Every vehicle type has its own usefulness: trucks can haul and tow, minivans offer lots of seating, hatchbacks are fuel-efficient and versatile — the list goes on. But when it comes to coupes, what does that vehicle style offer that other types don’t? Is it just a nice-looking car that’s…
Fun fact: You can’t buy any of the things in this picture Photo: Ford Here’s a general rule to follow if you’re a brand out there doing brand stuff: Try not to tease folks with cool stuff that you don’t actually plan to deliver. Take for example Ford and Hot Ones whipping up a Mustang…
The Ford F-150 Lightning is the unanimous 2023 MotorTrend Truck of the Year Photo: Ford The Ford F-150 Lightning has made a bit more history this month, earning the 2023 MotorTrend Truck of the Year award in a unanimous vote. This marks just the second time in MT award history that an electric vehicle won…
Choosing the right type of RV is one of the most important factors to consider when buying an RV, but there are pros and cons to both travel trailers and motorhomes… With over 360 officially recognized dog breeds, it can be tough to decide what kind of pup you should bring along with you on…
The award-winning interior of the 2015 Kia Sedona Everything’s coming up Sedona! The day after Kia’s new minivan earned a 5-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA, it racked up another honor by landing on the 2015 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors list. The editors at WardsAuto recognized the 2015 Kia Sedona for its stylish and…
Self-driving cars are swiftly becoming the hot new thing of the automotive world, with Waymo (formerly Google’s self-driving car project) modifying a fleet of Chrysler Pacifica minivans to replace the previous koala cars, Chevrolet building self-driving Bolts with the help of Cruise Automation and Lyft, and even Uber beginning its own self-driving car programs like…
The 2015 Kia Sedona combines affordability with luxury, offering a variety of standard features for a lower price. With standard sliding seats and unbeatable connectivity, the 2015 Sedona makes it easy to become a soccer mom. Add the powerful 3.3-liter V6 engine and you won’t be bothered when it’s your turn to carpool. Related: The History…
My family and our tan Ford Taurus station wagon Photo: The News Wheel I grew up riding in the backseat of a Ford Taurus station wagon — and I mean the rearward-facing backseat where we made faces at other drivers! That seems like ages ago, as station wagons have disappeared from America’s roads quite suddenly….
Offred (R) Photo: Hulu Hulu’s latest original hit series The Handmaid’s Tale takes a terrifying look into a version of the future that seems just a bit too close to home to some viewers. Based off of Margaret Atwood’s bestselling book of the same name, the show takes place in the totalitarian theocracy of Gilead…
The introduction of the Velite Concept means the Buick Blue Campaign is in full effect Photo: © General Motors Buick made its plans to introduce new eco-friendly vehicles in China abundantly clear when it revealed the Buick LaCrosse Hybrid earlier this year at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show. Now, Buick has ramped up its green…
Working for The News Wheel means many things. It means I can write about really random things and get paid for it. It means I get to work with an incredible team of people every day. And it means that I can cover random car shows that seem to happen everywhere during the summer. As…
Photo: Hyundai The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid starts with excellent fuel economy, but it doesn’t stop there, offering a high-value blend of advanced features and standout style. In recognition of everything the Elantra Hybrid has to offer, Motor1.com recently gave the car a Star Award for Best Value. This was Motor1’s first year handing out Star…
2019 Jeep Cherokee Jeep®’s long history of innovation, rugged capability, distinct style, and thrilling performance has earned it legions of loyal car buyers throughout its existence. Now, the beloved brand has garnered official status with a “2018 Cult Brand” notice from The Gathering (Society of Cult Brands). “Other automotive brands have been nominated over the…
The 2018 Toyota C-HR is an all-new vehicle in the Toyota lineup… A couple of weeks ago, Toyota announced it was officially killing off… Minivans are never the most attractive vehicles on the road, at least… What’s New for the 2015 Toyota Venza? The five-seater 2015 Toyota Venza… What’s New for the 2015 Toyota Yaris?…
Photo: Kia In early 2021, Kia officially retired the “Sedona” minivan name and introduced the revamped Carnival Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV). The new Kia Carnival was slated as a more premium option for parents who wanted to experience luxury in their family hauler. To compete with other hybrid minivans like the Toyota Sienna and the Chrysler…
The Toyota Sienna is the ultimate family vehicle—just ask Busta Rhymes and Mark Wahlberg. With the Sienna, Toyota wants to get rid of the negativity associated with the word “minivan” and concentrate on the car’s many uses—from hauling your family around to helping your kid move to college. The 2016 model offers plenty of high-tech…
Photo: Kia Kia is no stranger to winning awards and being named to various prestigious lists. The brand and its models have won various accolades for being efficient, stylish, and spacious — among many other criteria. Here’s a breakdown of everything that Kia and its models won in the 2023 calendar year! J.D. Power Top…
Photo: Alden Jewell Picture a summer road trip in the ’90s — the image isn’t complete without a wood-paneled station wagon, like the Buick Roadmaster. It was GM’s valiant attempt revive the boxy old “estate cars” of the ’50s and ’60s, but alas, it was drowned in a sea of minivans and those newfangled things…
What’s New for the 2015 Chevy City Express Chevy welcomes the City Express to their lineup as an all-new model. 2015 Chevy City Express Exterior The 2015 Chevy City Express is Chevrolet’s all-new commercial van, offering business a new option in the cargo van segment. The City Express is built on a car platform –…
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander has received the Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost… The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander model is a popular vehicle that has won… Mitsubishi has recently been celebrating several consecutive months of sales growth. Of… Earlier this year, Mitsubishi surprised test drivers of its new Eclipse Cross… The Mitsubishi Outlander is the brand’s largest…
SUVs and minivans earn the most attention from families in the market… If you currently own a 2018 or older Chevy Colorado, you probably… The Chevrolet Colorado mid-size pickup truck is due for a midcycle refresh…
When you learned to drive a car, you learnt the basics like how to turn safely and how to interpret road signs. As you really got experience on the road, you picked up how to talk behind the wheel. Whether by flashing headlights, giving a wave, or thrusting a solitary finger, you now can speak…
Toyota Indiana to increase Highlander production In the last few years, Toyota Indiana has been growing. The plant currently makes the Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, both for sale in the United States and overseas. In December 2013, the plant became the sole North American producer to make the Highlander, and now, thanks to growing demand…
Right in line with the seasonal spirit of giving, Ford Motor Company South Africa announced that has donated 26 vehicles to 22 charitable organizations from Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga. The vehicles include 15 Ford Transit vans, seven Tourneo Customs, three Rangers, and a Fiesta (not in a pear tree, mind you),…
Nissan’s Taxi of Tomorrow On Tuesday, a New York appeals court rules that the city’s decision to replace all of the old taxi cabs with Nissan’s NV200 Taxi of Tomorrow. The ruling overturned a prior decision that determined that the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission didn’t have grounds to force fleet operators to purchase…
Photo: Heath Vester via CC The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in recreational vehicle sales and camping trips across America, and now RV manufacturers are responding by adding amenities that cater to the “digital nomad” lifestyle. Earlier this summer, Stanford researchers found that 42 percent of the U.S. labor force was working from…
The Ford Fiesta was the bestselling car in Britain again in 2020 Photo: Ford It’s not necessarily a surprise to note that the Ford Fiesta was the bestselling car in Britain for all of 2020. After all, the nameplate had been Britain’s No. 1 seller for 11 years prior with some 1.3 million examples sold…
2015 Chevy Express Last Thursday, the bowtie brand unveiled the all-new 2015 Chevrolet City Express at the Chicago Auto Show (after previewing an extended look at the all-new Captain America movie, because who doesn’t love nice product placement?). EMBED TWEET: #Chevy is making movie magic. #FuelCAS https://t.co/wURM8Lks8U — The News Wheel (@thenewswheel) February 6, 2014…
For GM fans, it’s probably not surprising that the Silverado and Sierra… Meet Chevrolet’s answer to the conventional cargo van: the 2018 Express Cargo,… Customers asked and Chevrolet listened. According to a recent press release from… We’ve seen the mighty Corvette take on a Camaro, a Tesla Model… Remarkably, the Chevy Express (and the GMC…
Photo: Toyota Toyota has revealed the new 2019 Sienna minivan, which will now finally come with Apple CarPlay technology in addition to Amazon Alexa, an all-wheel drive option for the SE trim, and a few other upgrades. Still no Android Auto, though. As usual, every Sienna model will come with Toyota Safety Sense as standard…
Your choice of vehicle can say a lot about your personality. For example, loving soccer moms have been known to drive minivans and many blue-collar workers prefer their brawny pickup trucks. Check out the list below, which describes nine popular kinds of automobiles and the types of people who generally would drive them. Want More Infographics?…
While many people decide to fly into the Orlando airport to visit Walt Disney World in Florida, some families choose to drive. Doing so has plenty of perks, from having the freedom to leave the Disney bubble to get fresh groceries to being able to bring much more for your trip than an airline would…
This year’s North American International Auto Show was all about pickup trucks. With reveals like the new Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500, the event in Detroit demonstrated just how influential the full-size truck segment has grown in the past few years. However, little was revealed surrounding GM’s pair of mid-size pickups: the Chevrolet Colorado and…
The New 2020 Chrysler Voyager Photo: FCA The all-new 2020 Chrysler Voyager has received a five-star overall safety rating. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the minivan the highest possible rating for its safety features and great performance in crash tests. A Stand-Out Sedan: Comparing the Chrysler 300 to the Ford Fusion When evaluating…
Production of the Lincoln Nautilus may end by 2023 Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Motor Company recently confirmed that its focus is on “a strong SUV portfolio,” which currently sits at four models. The uncertain fate of Ford Canada’s Oakville plant could see that number fall to three by spelling the demise of the stylish new Lincoln…
Mark Wahlberg discusses his Toyota Sienna with Ellen DeGeneres Minivans are by no means the coolest type of vehicles, but goshdarn are they practical. Any parent will recognize the struggle of trying to squeeze a few kids, a couple of gym kits, and a load of groceries into a mid-size crossover, but many refuse to…
The Salvation Army Grate Patrol’s new Ford Transit van In order to help The Salvation Army’s Grate Patrol program in its effort to feed the needy in our Nation’s Capital, Ford took one of its versatile Transit vans and added everything but the kitchen sink. Just kidding. They added a kitchen sink, too. A 2015…
Nissan is currently in the midst of its “Calling All TITANs” campaign,… Mazda and the Mazda Foundation have a long history of donating funds… Last year, Mazda expanded its support of the Annual Disaster Giving Program… Mazda’s Drive for Good campaign is returning once again to raise money… The Red Cross has a program known…
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