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…
Don't Expect a Production Version of the Buick Avenir
2015 Buick Avenir Concept Photo: © General Motors Were you one of the people left awe-struck and gobsmacked at the surprise reveal of the Buick Avenir Concept at the North…
Which 2018 GMC Models Get the Best Gas Mileage?
GMC is focused on big, luxurious pickup trucks and SUVs, segments not known for prioritizing fuel efficiency. However, the GMC lineup does offer a handful of models that deliver competitive…
Toyota Sequoia Gets Rugged TRD Pro Treatment
Toyota Canada is welcoming the new Sequoia TRD Pro to its lineup of rugged off-road vehicles. With this new addition, Canadians now have five options for the full-size SUV that…
Ford Windscreen Weather Station Stops Foggy Glass
I can see clearly now, the fog is gone (thanks to Windscreen Weather Station) Photo: Ford Ford has developed a new sensor system called Windscreen Weather Station that helps prevent…
Jason Luo Resigns as Ford China CEO Just Five Months Into Tenure
Jason Luo Just five months removed from taking the position of Ford China CEO and Chairman, Jason Luo announced his resignation from the company this week citing “personal reasons.” Luo…
2016 Nissan Titan Revealed, Diesel is On the Menu
Nissan kicked off the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit with the big reveal of the 2016 Nissan Titan, the first complete redesign of the truck since its introduction…
Volkswagen Kicks off New Battery Recycling Initiative
VW is developing an ambitious in-house battery recycling system Photo: Volkswagen With electric vehicles continuing to reshape the auto industry, ensuring that there will be enough batteries to power these…
Lincoln Access Rewards Lets Drivers Score Points
The Lincoln Access Rewards program allows customers to score points with service Photo: Lincoln Motor Company Lincoln Motor Company has announced a new program that will allow customers to save…
Official Pricing Released for 2021 Nissan Rogue
2021 Nissan Rogue Photo: Nissan Canadian drivers have an official price tag for the new Nissan Rogue, which boasts an extensive redesign for 2021. Starting at $28,498, the third generation…
Mazda May Skip Paris, But Will Reveal More Rotary Information in Geneva
The Paris Motor Show (or French Motor Show, or Mondial de L’Automobile, depending on your mood or ability to speak French), is coming up in October this year, and so…
BMW Launches New 4 Series
BMW is leaving the 3 Series in the dust and revamping with the brand new 4 Series. Specifically, they will discontinue the coupe version of the 3 series and focus…
NHTSA Awards Honda $70 Million Fine
This 2002 Civic is one of many vehicles being recalled by Honda, which received a $70 million fine for underreporting claims In addition to a five-star rating for the 2015…
New Kia Optima Sportswagon Brings Sexy Back to Segment
The Kia Optima Sportswagon is the first of its kind from the Korean carmaker When you think of a station wagon, it’s likely you think of your grandmother—and it’s also…
Honda Introduces America to Miimo, a Roomba For Your Lawn
Perhaps the greatest looming economic crisis is the massive amount of jobs that will soon be lost to automation. In the same way that robotics have made many manufacturing jobs…
Toyota Camry Tops American-Made Index*
Don’t let the badge fool you Last week, I talked about how the “Made in America Auto Index” released by the Kogod School of Business was misleading. I claimed this…
Nissan Gives Back with ‘Calling All TITANS’
According to a 2018 Cone/Porter Novelli Purpose Study, about 78% of Americans think that companies need to have a positive impact on society and their communities, not just sell goods…
Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon XL Top List of Vehicles Driven the Most Over 10 Years
Chevy Suburban drivers are really piling up the mileage Photo: © General Motors A recent study makes this very clear: Chevrolet and GMC buyers aren’t just letting their vehicles languish…
Mitsubishi Celebrates Its Best Sales Month Since 2004 in March
The Outlander was among the Mitsubishi models to set new sales records in March Photo: Mitsubishi After several consecutive years of setting new sales records, most automakers are experiencing declining…
Lexus Shows Off New Car Seat Made of Spider Silk
Photo: © Lexus Expecting leather or Alcantara in that new luxury car? Lexus says that in the future, you might be looking at this: a “Kinetic Seat” built out of…
Family of Elk Set off on Road Trip, Cause Traffic ‘Ram’
This is what happens when you live in a city that is home to the headquarters of Rocky Mountain National Park For many Americans, the only time wildlife affects our…
Now de Nysschen Is Expecting a $250,000 Cadillac Model
Last week, we reported that Cadillac president, Johan de Nysschen, had hinted at a $100,000 Cadillac model in the near future, which is a big step for the American luxury…
The United States Military Sure Loves the Ford F-150
Sure, things might seem like they’re at a dark point in America at the moment. The state of the country is one mired in discord: arguments breaking out between friends…
Production of 2021 Nissan Rogue Underway in US
2021 Nissan Rogue Photo: Nissan After overcoming several hurdles from the COVID-19 pandemic, employees at the Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant are finally hard at work manufacturing the 2021 Nissan…
2016 Fiat 500c Overview
The 2016 Fiat 500c is a subcompact convertible with a starting MSRP of $20,345. The 500c offers multiple engine options, as well as the choice between a six-speed automatic or…
BMW Concept X5 eDrive to Make North American Debut at NYIAS
The BMW Concept X5 eDrive is sure to wow audiences at the NYIAS. Sometimes, two things just go together perfectly: Chocolate and peanut butter, sriracha and everything, Kim and Yeezy.…
Somehow, Mitsubishi Sales Were Up 1.6% in November
That’s right—somehow, Mitsubishi sales were up 1.6% in November, a feat that many had surmised would not be possible. The Japanese automaker is, after all, still on the back foot…
Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain Set to Debut in Paris, Not Expected in US
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain comes equipped with a 194-horsepower diesel motor Just when you started to think that Mercedes-Benz has seemingly run out of new vehicles to bring to the…
NHTSA Petitioned to Table Toyota Recall
The Camry is among the models to potentially be affected by a Toyota recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has quite a big decision on its hands. After…
