Why Aren't Station Wagons Around Anymore? What Replaced Them?
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…
Ford Motor Company Archives
With so many folks driving less these days, usage-based insurance policies for… This week, Ford Motor Company held a three-day virtual meeting for its… Ford is offering eligible new car…
Introducing the 2018 Kia Stinger
Introducing the all-new 2018 Kia Stinger The wait is finally over. As we predicted here at The News Wheel, Kia unveiled its newest model at the North American International Auto…
USA Archives
A few months ago, the sentiment in the industry was that automotive… With all the talk surrounding them, it might seem as though proper… It’s frustrating sometimes to try to…
Next-Generation Cadillac User Experience (CUE) System to Be Included with 2017 CTS
The 2017 CTS sedan will be the first vehicle to get the next-generation Cadillac User Experience (CUE) system Photo: © General Motors While Buick continues to score well in the…
Saudi Book Causes Outcry With Iraqi Drivers
Saudi Arabian Flag Image: yasser zareaa It is a fairly well-known fact that women in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to drive cars. While some groups like ISIS prohibit female…
2016 Chevrolet Volt Overview
Photo: © General Motors In the land of plug-in hybrids, the Chevy Volt is king, combining a 53-mile electric range, 420-mile total range, and a price tag of $26,495 after…
Audi Studying Autonomous Driving With Car Named Jack
Autonomous driving technology is all the rage, and pretty much every automaker is doing what they can to research it. Audi calls its programming “piloted driving”, and is currently testing the…
Audi Features David Bowie Song in Super Bowl Ad
As if you could forget, Super Bowl 50 is gearing up to take over American TVs on Sunday night. Audi, along with several other brands, chose to debut its big game…
2021 Ram Trucks Gain New Limited Night Editions
The 2021 Ram Heavy Duty Limited Night Edition Photo: FCA The 2021 Ram 1500 and Ram Heavy Duty models are receiving new Limited Night Editions. These editions of the trucks…
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit organization that was established in 1959 in Arlington, Virginia, by three major insurance agencies. Over fifty-plus years, the IIHS…
Advice to Car Salespeople: Watch Your Language!
Are you speaking to shoppers in the right way? Having spent so much of my life working in the automotive industry, I’ve learned a lot of things over the years–especially…
Camaro Concept Front Fascia Reportedly Set to Enter Production
The Camaro could soon be sporting a new face, even though it just received a refresh A week ago, Chevrolet “shocked” the automotive world by revealing the new “Shock” yellow…
Cadillac Taps Russo Brothers for ‘Crew Ready’ Campaign to Promote XT6
Cadillac today launched a new ad campaign for the highly anticipated 2020 XT6, with spots by the acclaimed film directors, Anthony and Joe Russo. Photo: General Motors Anthony and Joe…
Is That an Audi in Miyazaki's 'Spirited Away?'
The front of the Ogino family car, an Audi Photo: Studio Ghibli/Toho One of the qualities of what makes Hayao Miyazaki’s animated features so successful–apart from their imagination–is their attention…
