Pay for Parking with Electricity at the Nissan Pavilion
Photo: Nissan The Nissan Pavilion is an eco-friendly new attraction in Yokohama. From the moment you park, you’re greeted by its forward-thinking ideas. Instead of paying for parking with pocket…
Nissan Frontier and Team Wild Grace Take Fourth Place in Rebelle Rally
Photo: Nissan Last month, we reported that Team Wild Grace was taking the 2020 Nissan Frontier to the annual Rebelle Rally. Now that the eight-day-long all women’s rally has come…
Honda Optimistic F1 Engine Can Hit Mileage Target
Photo: Artes Max Honda believes its latest Formula One engine will be able to make it through seven grands prix races, representing a major step forward in the manufacturer’s ability…
Ford Wins Altair Enlightenment Award for Lightweighting
2015 Ford F-150 Ford rebuilt its best-selling F-150 from the ground up to make it smarter, tougher, and lighter. Much has been made about the automaker’s efforts to reduce as…
Celebrity Yearbook Photos Promote 2017 Honda CR-V
This year, Honda is using its Super Bowl commercial to honor the 20th anniversary of its bestselling CR-V. And to celebrate two decades of the popular SUV, the automaker has…
2016 Honda Civic and Pilot Named to Best Family Cars of 2016 List
The 2016 Honda Civic sedan Edmunds.com and Parents magazine have once again joined forces to create a 10 Best Family Cars list for 2016, which honors family-friendly vehicles that excel…
Toyota Research Institute Invests $100 Million in Artificial Intelligence Venture
Toyota announced earlier this month the launch of a new venture capital subsidiary called Toyota AI Ventures, which has received an initial $100 million investment from the Toyota Research Institute…
Experimental Nissan LEAF Race Car Tells of Future EV Racing Potential
Racing may no longer be just for the fast and the furious, but for the environmentally efficient as well. Nissan took advantage of the relatively new ECOseries races to test…
Show Off Your NCAA Football Pride with Customizable Wallpaper from Hyundai
Show off your Gamecock and Sonata pride all at once! If you’re a college football fan, there’s no doubt that you love showing off your favorite team’s colors as often…
Ford Investing €600 Million at Saarlouis for Next-Gen Focus Production
Ford has announced that it will be investing €600 million (roughly $645 million USD) in updating its Saarlouis Vehicle Assembly Operations in Germany in order to support upcoming production for the…
Ford Makes Anti-Spider Screens for 2016 Focus RS, Thank God
The engineers behind the 2016 Focus RS’ Spider Screen (from left to right): Aram Sahota, William Euliss, David Gimby Ford apparently employs a number of people who have an overwhelming…
Mazda Announces Higher Price, More Features for New MX-5 Global Cup Car
Mazda Motorsports announced that soon the Mazda MX-5 Cup car would receive several enhancements, which would be reflected in the car’s price. Starting on September 7th, the price for an…
2016 Volkswagen Passat Overview
Despite some rough press surrounding Volkswagen, its popular Passat has returned with a vengeance for the 2016 model year. With some important updates and the same traditional style it’s known…
Cars.com Names Volkswagen Golf GTI and Atlas Tops for 2018
2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Photo: Volkswagen Driving should have an element of fun, and according to Cars.com, you can’t find a more fun car to drive than the Volkswagen Golf…
2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Overview
2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Overview The Toyota Highlander Hybrid has been completely redesigned for 2014 and now offers seating for up to eight passengers. 2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Exterior The…
2013 Toyota Venza Overview
2013 Toyota Venza overview The 2013 Toyota Venza crossover wagon receives additional standard features for the model year, including blind spot mirrors in the base LE trim, driver memory functions…
Toyota is the Top Trusted Automaker in Canadian National Surveys
Photo: Toyota Canadians have ranked Toyota as the top trusted automaker in two of the top national reputation surveys, the Gustavson Brand Trust Index and the Leger Reputation Survey. In…
Volkswagen Outlines Plan for Electric Future at LA Auto Show
Photo: ©Volkswagen Volkswagen unveiled the I.D. concept family, a new line of electric vehicles, at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show and said it hopes to start producing EVs in…
Robert “the Niro” De Niro is a Hipster in European Kia Ads
Why yes, that is a not-so-young Vito Corleone sporting a beanie and suspenders A celebrity having the same name as a product is some strange form of serendipity that is…
Buick Envision Tops Segment in 2021 Dependability Study
The 2018 Envision Photo: Buick In the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, the Buick Envision earned the highest ranking in the competitive Compact SUV segment. The model surpassed…
Ford, Hertz Bring Hertz 24/7 Service to FordPass App
Got a big shopping trip on the horizon and need to rent a van to help get the job done? Have no fear, Ford and Hertz are here. Ford has…
Subaru Announces STI S209 Pricing and Limited Run
Say hello to the first S-line performance vehicle sold in the U.S.A. Photo: Subaru The Subaru WRX STI has been a favorite among adrenaline-fueled drivers for years, due in large…
Volkswagen is Building a 404-BHP Arteon R
With the VR6, Volkswagen has long the block and the technology to build a truly powerful engine—but always denied it would out of the belief that people wouldn’t buy one.…
2018 Honda Pilot Goes on Sale for Under $31,000
Photo: ©Honda The 2018 Honda Pilot is now officially on sale at dealerships around the country with a starting MSRP of $30,900 (not counting the $975 destination and handling charge),…
Book by Cadillac Car-Subscription Service Predicts Booming Growth Over the Next Two Years
With companies like Uber and Lyft making their way to the forefront, many consumers are questioning whether or not they even need to own a car in the 21st century.…
Subaru Drivers Higgins and Pastrana Survive the Oregon Trail (Rally)
David Higgins kicks up dust on the fast, sweeping stages of Oregon Trail Rally Photo: Subaru Subaru Motorsports USA drivers Travis Pastrana and David Higgins competed in the Oregon Trail…
Ford Donates $250K to DAPCEP for Future Forward Program
Ford donates $250,000 to support DAPCEP, introduce students to STEM Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company demonstrates its commitment to introducing students to STEM with a new $250,000 donation to the…
2018 Ford F-Series Super Duty: Best-In-Class Figures, Whole Lotta TRUUUUUUUCK
Pictured: 2018 Ford Super Duty Limited 4×4; not the truuuuuuck you are reading about, but another big Ford truuuuuuuck all the same A public service announcement: TRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKS. This concludes the…
Buick Partners with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine
The Reese’s Book Club app Photo: Buick Buick has announced that it is partnering with Hello Sunshine, a media company founded by Reese Witherspoon. Through a new infotainment app, you…
Toyota Is the 2019 ARCA Menards Series Champion
Photo: Toyota With 11 victories in the first 14 races of the season, Toyota has already secured its fourth manufacturers’ championship in the ARCA Menards Series even though there are…
Could America Get a Nissan Sentra Wagon?
There is no questioning that five-door vehicles are popular once again, both as hatchbacks or wagon vehicles. While the rest of the internet constantly wonders “Will it waffle?”, every introduction of …
Honda Profiles Accomplished Civic Drivers in “Greatness is Within Reach” Videos
What does a hipster coffee shop owner in Chicago have in common with an accomplished ballet dancer in Austin? Why, impeccable taste in compact cars, of course (and, Honda presumably…
Ford Fund Giving Back with COVID-19 Donation Match
Ford announced the COVID-19 Donation Match and ‘Read and Record’ projects on Thursday Photo: Ford Tapping into the philanthropic nature of Blue Oval employees, Ford Motor Company Fund is launching…
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept Boasts V8 Engine
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept Photo: FCA The new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept optimizes the brand’s legendary 4×4 capability and renowned fun-to-drive power with a new 6.4-liter V8 engine.…
Federal Government Destroys Perfectly Good Nissan Skyline
While browsing the web today, as one does at lunchtime, I happened across one of the most disturbing videos I have seen in a long time. Before your mind runs…
BMW Celebrates Centennial With New Race Livery
2016 is a big year for BMW, as it is celebrating its 100th birthday on March 7th. To begin the celebration, the motorsports arm of the automaker unveiled two new race liveries…
Fiat Chrysler Aims to Make Cleaner Diesel Engines with New Settings
Fiat Chrysler diesel modes, like the Ram EcoDiesel pictured above, will have a new settings feature Thanks to Volkswagen, diesel engines aren’t as popular as they once were in the…
Toyota Won More Patents in 2020 than Any Other Automaker
Photo: Toyota Motor North America The United States Patent and Trademark Office awarded slightly fewer patents in 2020 than in 2019, according to the Intellectual Property Owners Association, but one…
Subaru Reveals Pricing for 2021 WRX and WRX STI
Photo: Subaru Since its introduction in 1992, the Subaru WRX and WRX STI have served as the gold-standard for high-performance, street-ready rally cars. On Dec. 10, the automaker announced the…
2016 Lexus NX Overview
If you’re shopping for a luxury crossover that is ready to rule the road, consider the 2016 Lexus NX. This vehicle is a study in luxury, with powerful engines that conserve…
2018 Tokyo Auto Salon Will Showcase 15 Nissan Models
Photo: Nissan Since whittling their show-worthy favorites down to just a few was impossible, Nissan has decided to showcase 15 of their most customized, eye-catching, show-stopping vehicles at the upcoming…
Toyota Won’t Release Autonomous Systems Until They’re Absolutely Safe
Most major automakers are now fully invested in bringing autonomous driving systems to their production cars by the late 2010s or early 2020s. Toyota is one of the biggest players…
Volkswagen to Discontinue 2020 e-Golf in the U.S.
With better EVs on the horizon, the writing is on the wall for the e-Golf Photo: Volkswagen If you’ve been keeping up with Volkswagen lately, you’ll know that big things…
Dodge Challenger Hellcat Shows off Muscles with Record Quarter Mile
The High Horse Performance Challenger Hellcat broke a quarter-mile record earlier this week If there ever was a car put on this earth as the epitome of a muscle car,…
Ford Collaborative Robots Help Finish Fiestas in Europe
Photo: Ford Motor Company Welp, this is how it begins: Ford is having robots work together for common goal, which is now the completion of Ford Fiestas at the automaker’s…
Introducing the New LEGO Technic Jeep Wrangler
LEGO Technic Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Photo: FCA The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is an instantly recognizable vehicle thanks to its unique design, off-road-ready features, and fun-to-drive attitude. Thanks to a collaboration…
Cadillac Will Run Up To Six Commercials During the Academy Awards
It only takes $53,495 to have this view of the new CT6 every morning Photo: © General Motors It’s been nearly one year since Cadillac shared the “Dare Greatly” commercials during…
Frozen Lake Preserves Dodge Pickup for 16 Years
This Dodge pickup truck was underwater for 16 years, but still retains its nearly perfect condition Fishing can be a finicky pastime. Sometimes, you can come away with nothing; other…
Kia at SEMA: Automaker Reveals Triathlon Dream Vehicle
Kia at SEMA: The Niro Triathlon concept As previously mentioned here at The News Wheel, Kia has continuously made a name for itself at the SEMA auto show by bringing…
BMW Gives Japan Exclusive 4 Series
America has finally been given its first taste of BMW’s exclusive limited edition lineup, with the BMW M4 GTS being the first special production vehicle to be sold at US dealerships. It…
