R&B Artist Melanie Fiona Becomes Hyundai Hope on Wheels Ambassador
Melanie Fiona at Luminato in 2010 Photo: Wikimedia via CC Hyundai Motor America has announced its latest Hyundai Hope On Wheels Celebrity Hope Ambassador: GRAMMY-winning R&B artist Melanie Fiona. In…
Production-Ready Mazda Demio Racing Concept on Display in Japan
The Mazda2 might not be the hottest Mazda model being advertised in the United States (as it’s far overshadowed by the heavily-hyped 2016 MX-5), but it’s consistently been a hit in…
Prairie View A&M Wins 2015 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
The Prairie View A&M team accept their trophy from Honda executives March Madness may be still going on, but March’s other collegiate competition has already wrapped up, with Prairie View…
Jeep Puts Six-Figure Grand Wagoneer on Hold
Are you among those who is eagerly anticipating the opportunity to drop six figures on a next-generation Jeep Grand Wagoneer? Welp, you’ll be waiting a little while longer. The Jeep…
Acura Teases Precision Concept to Debut in Detroit
Acura Precision Concept teaser photo American Honda Motor Co. made two big announcements today regarding next month’s 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, promising offerings from both its…
Nissan Has a New Best-Selling Vehicle
The Nissan Altima, a mid-sized sedan, has been the Nissan’s bestselling vehicle since 2001. The Altima might have to give its crown to a new leader soon, though: the Nissan Rogue.…
Nissan Tries to Extend Warranty on Tornado Car
Tornado damage is serious business Image: ..Russ.. After you purchase a new car, it’s not unusual to receive periodic calls and communication from the manufacturer. Usually, they want to ask…
Red Rover, Red Rover, Mazda Sells More Crossovers
Recently, we talked about how Mazda North American Operations’ CEO Jim O’Sullivan will be retiring at the end of this year, to be replaced by sales and marketing executive Masahiro…
2016 Fiat 500 Abarth Overview
The 2016 Fiat 500 Abarth is available in either hatchback or convertible configuration. The Abarth model differentiates itself from the base Fiat 500 model because of its more powerful engine…
[Photos] Yes, Virginia, You Can Buy a Watch Made from Parts of a Classic Ford Mustang
There’s that old saying that a broke-down, retired horse gets sent to the glue factory, but what exactly becomes of a broke-down, retired Ford Mustang? It appears that, in at…
This BMW M1 Is the Ultimate Barn Find
So many prototypes have been built in the course of automotive history, and they are a useful resource to see how a car’s concept began. Many of these cars are lost…
[PHOTOS] Toyota Unveils Updated TS040 Hybrid WEC Race Car
Last year, Toyota was crowned champion of the World Endurance Championship, making the brand the first-ever Japanese company to win the title. The automaker’s race car—the TS040 Hybrid—played a major…
Oops: Nissan Press Conference Hits a Snag
Well that’s not cool Auto show press conferences and their big reveals seem to all follow a code. Cars are introduced by driving up into the spotlight, where they park on…
[PHOTOS] Subaru to Unveil New 2015 WRX STI Rallycross Car, VT15x, in New York
Subaru is unveiling its 2015 WRX STI Rallycross Car, the VT15x, in New York this week The New York International Auto Show kicks off today at the Javits Center in…
[PHOTOS] Subaru STI Performance Concept Bows at New York International Auto Show
The Subaru STI Performance Concept is on display in New York Today at the 2015 New York International Auto Show, Subaru unveiled the STI Performance Concept, which is meant to…
[PHOTOS] North American Debut of the Infiniti QX30 Concept in New York
As the small crossover segment continues to grow, automakers across the world are expanding and redesigning their lineups to stay at the top of the game. Infiniti will soon be…
[PHOTOS] Mercedes-Benz GLE and Mercedes-AMG GLE63 to Debut at NYIAS
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (Euro spec pictured) As we draw nearer to the beginning of the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), automakers are revealing teaser images and vehicle specs…
[PHOTOS] Jeep Teases 2015 Jeep Chief and Jeep Wrangler Red Rock Responder
Jeep will be taking seven vehicles to the 49th Annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, at the end of this month. The Safari runs from March 28th to April…
[PHOTOS] Did You Miss the Jeep Renegade Hard Steel Concept at Geneva?
Press days at the Geneva Motor Show saw a number of big reveals: concepts from Nissan, Volkswagen, and Infiniti; the long-awaited Porsche 911 GT3 RS and Honda Civic Type R;…
Oh, Hey, a $1.5M Diamond-Encrusted Ford Escape
If there’s a sales pitch for Jennings Ford Direct’s mind-bogglingly ridiculous promotion, it would go something like this: Hi there! Do you have £1 million or more to spend on…
Of Course Cadillac Isn't Dropping the Escalade
Cadillac has made it abundantly clear that the Escalade is not going anywhere, regardless of how it fits into its brand-wide reimagining. Quite simply, the Escalade pulls in too much…
[PHOTOS] BMW Exhibits “Precision & Poetry” in Avant-Garde Milan Sculpture
Because of the level of innovation, vision, and prestige surrounding the Milan Furniture Fair, also known as Salone del Mobile, many automakers use this week-long event as a chance to…
Infiniti Q60 Concept Teased for Detroit Reveal
Infiniti Q60 Concept teaser Infiniti will use the 2015 North American International Auto Show as its platform to reveal the next step in the evolution of the Q60 née G37…
Honda Auto Production Suspended Again to May 8
Photo: Honda Honda is once more extending the suspension of its automobile production, though this time by just a week. The automaker says production will now resume on May 8,…
Nissan Will Reveal New Lannia at Auto Shanghai 2015
Nissan has announced the arrival of the new Lannia at Auto Shanghai 2015 next week. It will be the first Nissan product that’s been specifically targeted towards young drivers. Based…
Nissan Will Offer Standard Automatic Braking in Japan This Year
2015 Nissan Rogue (Nissan X-Trail in Japan) Nissan is taking the lead in safety in Japan by offering automatic braking as a standard feature in their vehicles, starting this fall.…
Nissan Rolls Out Midnight Edition Maxima
2016 Nissan Maxima SR Midnight Edition in Deep Blue Pearl When an automaker builds a truly fantastic car, special editions can only make it better. In the case of the…
Nissan Murano Interior Earns Spot on Ward’s 10 Best Interiors List for 2015
The 2015 Nissan Murano interior made it onto Ward’s list for 2015 The staff at WardsAuto World recently announced the ten winners that made it onto Ward’s 10 Best Interiors…
Nissan Makes Donation Toward Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Nissan has made a $500,000 donation to the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Nissan yesterday announced a donation of $500,000 to the Mississippi Department of…
Nissan Wants to Take Down Toyota in America
The auto industry is a curious beast. When VW had the goal of beating Toyota to become the biggest-selling automaker in the world (which it did from January-June of 2015, pre-Dieselgate), the…
Toyota to Release Mirai in Scandinavia This Summer
The Toyota Mirai will be released in Norway and Sweden this summer The Toyota Mirai is a remarkable vehicle. Fueled by hydrogen, the Mirai (whose name means “Future” in Japanese)…
Next-Gen Toyota Mirai Debuts in Quebec
Photo: Toyota Earlier this month, before society ground to a halt, the next-gen Toyota Mirai made its Canadian debut at the Québec City International Auto Show. With people urged to…
Nissan Leaf Deemed 2018 Green Car of the Year by Automotive Journalists at NAIAS
2018 Nissan Leaf Beating out nine competitors, Nissan’s sales-leading all electric vehicle, the Nissan Leaf, has been named the 2018 FIPA Green Car of the Year. The inaugural title from…
Nissan Discontinues X-Trail and 370Z in India
Last year, Nissan pulled the plug on the X-Trail SUV and 370Z Coupe in India in favor of pushing their locally manufactured models. The Nissan Micra, Sunny, Evalia, and Terrano…
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV US Debut Delayed Yet Again
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has been delayed in the United States once again Photo: Twitter Everyone has that one friend who is late to everything. For the American car industry, that…
Chevy Brings Back “Real People, Not Actors” to Mock Ford F-150
It’s been a while since Chevrolet aired a new installment of its “Real People, Not Actors” commercials, a series of ads in which a sandy-haired man presents some pretty loaded questions…
Nissan Debuting New Vehicles in LA This Week
The LA Auto Show’s press days, called AutoMobility LA, are finally here, and brands from around the world are getting ready to make some big announcements. We weren’t quite sure…
Toyota Targets ‘Mobility for All’ for Tokyo 2020 Games
Toyota is the worldwide partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and in 2020, the event will be taking place on its home turf in Tokyo, Japan. Through the games,…
Nissan Aims To Protect Stray Cats
Winter might be drawing to a close soon, but the nights are still fairly cold, at least at The News Wheel’s office in Ohio. When the temperatures drop, stray animals could…
Your New Friend, the Next-Gen Hyundai Elantra, Headed to LA Auto Show
Pictured: 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT at the Chicago Auto Show We all love news about crazy concept cars and top-of-the-line models we can only dream about owning. When it comes…
New Cadillac Manufacturing Facility Opens in Shanghai
General Motors China announced last month that it has opened a new Cadillac plant at its SAIC-GM facility in Shanghai. The new plant will be the production epicenter for the…
Nissan Publishes New Children’s Books in Japan
If you have ever babysat a child, one of the most challenging things is keeping them occupied when they get bored and fussy. In an attempt to help give them new…
Mitsubishi Set to Produce Mirage Subcompact in Philippines
The Mitsubishi Mirage’s Asian production is moving from Thailand to the Philippines It looks like Mitsubishi is moving to the Philippines. The Japanese carmaker recently announced that it will start…
Mitsubishi Sells 10,000th Outlander PHEV in UK in First Year
Mitsubishi has sold 10,000 Outlander PHEVs in the UK. Pictured is the 10,000th Outlander PHEV, with Marcus Joy (left), the dealer principal; Paul Aspin (middle), the lucky customer; and Lance Bradley,…
Mitsubishi Motors Earns Title for America's Fastest Growing Non-Luxury Brand in 2017
Mitsubishi has seen consistent growth over the last year, with 2017 bringing in more than 100,000 vehicle sales for the first time in a decade. 2017 also marks the fifth consecutive year…
Mitsubishi eX Concept Will Become All-Electric Nissan Juke Rival
Mitsubishi is looking to get down and dirty in the compact crossover segment—and it’s using the Mitsubishi eX concept car to do just that. The Japanese carmaker recently announced that…
Mitsubishi Announces 2016 New York International Auto Show Conference Time
The 2016 New York International Auto Show begins next week, and carmakers from around the globe are looking to debut some pretty spiffy vehicles. Even Mitsubishi is joining in on…
MINI Takes Prestigious “Resale Value Giant” Title in Five Categories
Pictured: the new MINI John Cooper Works British premium automotive brand MINI may produce small cars but it’s accomplished something big. The producer of the popular MINI Cooper and MINI…
Nissan Kicks Off “Altima Chase” Social Media Scavenger Hunt
Nissan’s “Ride of Your Life” campaign, where mall patrons were invited to “unlock” a vault containing an Altima, has returned for a second year. However, this time, there’s a complication.…
Nissan GT-R LM NISMO Backs Out of Silverstone & Spa Races
It looks like the NISMO team still has some things to iron out of the new GT-R LM NISMO race car, as they’ve announced their withdrawal from the first two…
