Report: Buick to Drop Verano in Favor of Crossovers
If you’ve been dreaming about owning a Buick Verano, your window of opportunity might be closing Photo: © General Motors While the Buick Regal compact sedan has long been the most affordable…
Toyota Launches 2021 Corolla Apex Edition
Photo: Toyota Toyota has announced a new special model for 2021: the Corolla Apex Edition. If the name immediately evokes battle royale video games for you, Toyota says to cast…
[VIDEO] Toyota Jan Returns in Toyotathon Holiday Commercials
We’re huge fans of Toyota Jan, AKA Laurel Coppock, here at The News Wheel. So you can imagine our excitement when we saw that Toyota had released a trio of…
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid EV Overview
The Ioniq marks the beginning of a new chapter in Hyundai’s history. Stepping out of it safe zone of predictable, gasoline-fueled compact cars and into the 21st century, Hyundai has…
2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Starts at $30,545
Photo: Volkswagen The all-new 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships in the first quarter of the year, will launch with a starting price of $30,545.…
2017 Nissan Pathfinder Makes A Splash in Dallas
This month at Dallas’ Klyde Warren Park, Nissan proudly rolled out its latest refreshed model, the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The model is set to go on sale this fall in…
Will Mitsubishi Drop Sedans in Favor of SUV Sales?
Mitsubishi Concept GC-PHEV Mitsubishi has seen better days in the US automotive market, but they automaker has made a strong comeback over the past year. The brand has also promised…
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Secures Three Car Seats in Single Row
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Photo: FCA Families with three kids who require three car seats for safe travel are faced with a limited amount of vehicle options, especially if…
Nissan Celebrates the 500,000th LEAF
Photo: Nissan Just in time for World EV Day on Sept. 8, Nissan celebrated the 500,000th LEAF rolling off its assembly line. This milestone model came out of the production…
2021 GMC Yukon Will Debut in January
Photo: GMC The long-awaited next-generation 2021 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL will finally be revealed to the public early next year. According to a report by GM Authority, GMC plans…
Two New Package Options Top List of Changes for 2019 GMC Yukon and 2019 GMC Yukon XL
The 2018 GMC Yukon Ahead of likely next-gen changes for the 2020 model year, the 2019 GMC Yukon and 2019 GMC Yukon XL will feature just a handful of updates.…
Ford to Move All Small Car Manufacturing to Mexico by 2019; Trump Responds
2016 Ford Focus Titanium Ford CEO Mark Fields told investors on Tuesday that the company intends to move all of its North American small-car manufacturing operations to Mexico “over the…
2014 Ford Escape Review : Comfortable and Affordable
Our 2014 Ford Escape review highlights the SUV’s versatility, comfort, and affordability. Ford’s smaller SUV, the Escape, didn’t experience any major upgrades this year, but—as the popular adage goes—if something…
Dodge Earns Spot in Top 10 of JD Power Study
2019 Dodge Challenger Dodge earned its highest ranking in the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM with an eighth place finish. With an 8 percent increase over last year’s…
2019 Dodge Challenger Drives Away with Three Awards from the Annual Texas Auto Roundup
2019 Dodge Challenger The 2019 Dodge Challenger has earned major bragging rights from the members of the Texas Auto Writers Association. Driving away with three major awards, including the top…
Dodge at the New York Auto Show
Ahead of the official press days for the Big Apple’s motor show next week, Chrysler Group gave us the inside scoop on what we can expect from Dodge at the…
Chrysler Brand Earns 2016 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Award
The Chrysler Brand is the 2016 Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards’ “Best Car Styling Brand” thanks to the 2016 Chrysler 300 Kelley Blue Book is a name synonymous with…
Toyota Gazoo Racing Ends WEC Drought at 6 Hours of Fuji
Photo: Kevin Decherf It’s been a tough World Endurance Championship season for Toyota. After nearly winning the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps and getting agonizingly close to winning the 24 Hours…
Subaru Named Top Brand in 2019 ALG Residual Value Awards
Subaru has been named the top mainstream brand in the 2019 ALG Residual Value Awards, with five Subaru models ranking at the top of their respective segments. Every year, TrueCar’s…
Toyota Ad Pokes Fun at Jay-Z and Solange’s Recent Elevator Fight
Jay-Z and Solange face off in an elevator Here at The News Wheel, we’re not ones for gossip. Okay, we admit we do like to see the occasional blow-up between…
Toyota Plans to Expand Temporary Campus in Plano
A rendering of the Toyota Plano campus It seems so recent that word broke about Toyota’s move from Torrance, California, to Plano, Texas, but it’s actually been nearly two years.…
2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Overview
The GT version of the 2016 Elantra debuted at last year’s Chicago Auto Show, going on sale shortly after. A sporty five-door version of the best-selling sedan, the 2016 Elantra GT…
Toyota Aims to Put Le Mans Loss Behind as It Heads to Nürburgring
Toyota is aiming to recoup at the FIA WEC Nürburgring 6h race after its devastating loss in the final few minutes of the 24 Hours of Le Mans last month.…
Toyota Celebrating Earth Day with Mirai at National Mall
The Toyota Mirai fuel-cell car Toyota will be celebrating not one, but two anniversaries today in a special appearance at the National Mall in our nation’s capital—the 45th anniversary of…
Cadillac CT6 Named to 2018 WardsAuto 10 Best UX List
Each year, WardsAuto analyzes new and redesigned vehicles to determine which ones offer drivers the most intuitive and interactive experience behind the wheel. For 2018, the Cadillac CT6 was among…
Mazda Joins Toyota and GM Against Trump’s Car Tariff Plans
Mazda has become the latest corporation to publicly condemn President Trump’s proposed increase of automotive import tariffs, in doing so joining other companies like Toyota and GM. Last month, Trump…
Mercedes-Benz’s G-Code Concept is a Car Nerd’s Dream
G-Code Concept Mercedes-Benz christened its new Project Engineering Center in Beijing on Tuesday with the debut of what could arguably be labeled one of the most ridiculously cool vehicle studies…
GMC Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Vail Resorts
GMC has announced a new partnership with Vail Resorts, Inc. that will see the two bring together their luxury-minded brands in the effort of providing once-in-a-lifetime customer experiences. Vail Resorts operates…
Just What Makes Dodge Taillights Look so Cool?
Dodge Taillights When Ron Burgundy told us all about the 2014 Dodge Durango’s glove box, horsepower, elegance and “emm pay guh’s” (mpg’s) he left out one thing – the taillights. …
Toyota RAV4 Earns Hispanic Press Award
Photo: Toyota The Toyota RAV4 was recognized as the top crossover at the 2020 Hispanic Motor Press Awards ceremony during the official opening of the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show.…
All-New Fourth-Gen Uconnect System Gives 2017 Fiat Chrysler Models Big Tech Boost
The new Uconnect system offers more savvy tech than ever If you thought Fiat Chrysler’s award-winning Uconnect infotainment system couldn’t get any better, think again. The Italian-American carmaker recently debuted…
Toyota Tests Office Environments for Plano Headquarters
A rendering of Toyota’s new headquarters in Plano, Texas If there’s one thing office workers across the world know, it’s the importance of having a nice work environment. While the…
Baltimore Teens Steal Jeep Renegade, Pair to Uconnect System, Get Caught
A group of teenagers got caught stealing late last year after connecting their cell phones to a stolen Jeep’s Uconnect infotainment system In today’s age, having a car that keeps…
2014 Nissan Altima Recognized by Edmunds.com
Nissan’s top-selling vehicle just got a major confidence boost as Edmunds.com named the 2014 Nissan Altima a “Top Rated Vehicle” following their road and test-track evaluation. This honor goes only…
2016 Kia Sportage Overview
The 2016 Kia Sportage is engineered to get your family around town in style. Peppy performance, great fuel efficiency, and plenty of style make the 2016 Sportage a top choice…
Toyota Will Now Make and Sell Fuel Cell Modules for Big Rigs
Photo: Toyota Toyota is setting up a dedicated line at its plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, to assemble fuel cell modules. Companies will be able to use these module stop power…
Genesis G80 Earns J.D. Power 2021 Initial Quality Award
Photo: Genesis Defeating prominent luxury rivals like BMW and Mercedes-Benz, the Genesis G80 sedan won its segment in the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Initial Quality Study. Another Award for the…
Saburo Kobayashi: A Brief Look at the Man Who Brought the Airbag to Honda
If you’ve ever been involved in a car accident and found yourself saved from irreparable damage by an airbag, you’ve probably thanked somebody—maybe your parents or your deity of choice,…
2014 BMW X5 Overview
What’s New for the 2014 BMW X5 For the 2014 model year, the X5 has been completely redesigned, featuring updated styling, revamped engines, and more interior space than ever before.…
[VIDEO] Awkward, Dirty Grandma Makes Ad for BMW X5 Leather Hilarious
Be thankful we don’t see what Grandma’s wearing in the back seat Photo: BMW USA UPDATE: Want to find out who the actress playing Grandma is? Read our follow up…
Check Out the Aerodynamics on the Nissan Ariya
Photo: Nissan Normally, when we talk about automobile aerodynamics, we’re focusing on sports cars. But the new 2022 Nissan Ariya EV is about more than athletic performance — its aerodynamic…
R.I.P. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Mitsubishi has announced it will be calling it quits on the production of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution at the end of its current generation. The decision is part of a…
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Bolsters Mitsubishi August Sales
The all-new 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander has helped bolster the brand’s August sales Mitsubishi isn’t letting the halt of Outlander Sport production in the United States stop it from having a…
Nissan LEAF Buyers Can Pedal Their Way to Free Charging
Nissan’s sustainable mobility efforts center in Rome and its partnership with the “DinamoBike – enjoy your power” project. Nissan continues to propel sustainable mobility forward. This time, its efforts center in Rome…
BMW Christmas Gifts Are Perfect for Owners or Posers
You don’t have to own a BMW to be a fan of the brand. The same luxury and quality craftsmanship is present in the automaker’s non-vehicle products–at least that’s how…
Take a Look at the Nissan LEAF NISMO
The latest generation of the Nissan LEAF was revealed in September and has reportedly entered production in Tennessee. It lives up to so many expectations for a redesigned EV from…
Kia Unveils All-New Rio Before Paris Debut
The all-new Kia Rio is sportier than ever The last time we talked about the all-new Kia Rio here at The News Wheel, the only pictures we had to talk…
All-Electric Audi e-tron Revealed
New vehicle reveals are always exciting, even if you knew the particular model was coming. While we’ve been hearing about the Audi e-tron electric SUV for quite a while, it…
Subaru Earns KBB.com’s Top Overall Honor in 2016 Brand Image Awards
The Legacy sedan is one of Subaru’s all-wheel drive vehicles that costs less than $25,000 For the first time ever, Japanese automotive manufacturer Subaru has been named Best Overall Brand…
Everything You Missed at the Nissan NISMO Festival
On December 11, 2016, more than 30,000 fans descended on Fuji Speedway in Japan to celebrate the Nissan NISMO Festival. We were so jealous that we had to miss out…
