Train’s “Cadillac, Cadillac” Brings Even More Attention to Brand
It’s possible that you’ve recently heard Train’s “Cadillac, Cadillac” single, which has just started to receive some play time on Top 40 radio stations across the country. (Listen to it…
Dodge Chance to Be Bad Sweepstakes Gives You Chance to Be Bad
Last month, Chrysler Group launched the Dodge Chance to Be Bad Sweepstakes, in which one lucky winner will take home either a 2015 Dodge Challenger or a 2015 Dodge Charger.…
Porsche Cayenne Kicks Off “Dream Car Week” on The Price is Right
Jacob wins a Porsche Cayenne as part of “Dream Car Week” on The Price is Right If you’re a 12-year-old boy staying home from school because you’re sick, you may…
Sensationalist Headline: MILLENNIALS ARE (NOT) KILLING MEDIUM AND LARGE (FORD) SUVS
Ya know, it’s popular these days to accuse Millennials of killing everything. Your favorite restaurant chain with junk all over the walls can’t pay the bills? You know who to…
Honda Installs Fast-Fill Hydrogen Refueling Station
One of the largest concerns that consumers have when it comes to the emergence of hybrid fuel cell technology in automobiles is whether or not states can create the infrastructure…
2014 Porsche 911 GT3 Recall Alert: Yeah, They Catch Fire
Porsche has issued a 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 recall due to engine issues. Porsche today issued a statement regarding recent rumors that their cars catch fire, because they were apparently…
Two Ford Chief Engineers: Don't Expect a Fiesta RS Any Time Soon
Ford this week unveiled its next-generation Fiesta ST performance hatch at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, reigniting questions regarding the possibility of a Ford Fiesta RS. According to the two…
Who Plays the Family of Tree Huggers in That Subaru Outback Commercial?
Do you know who these actors are? Well you’re about to! Have you seen that Subaru ad for the 2015 Outback that features a family of literal tree huggers taking…
New Honda Museum in Ohio Has Grand Opening
From left to right, Ohio Governor John Kasich and Honda executives Tom Shoupe and Rick Schostek admire an Accord V6 engine and transmission at the new Honda museum in Ohio.…
What Is the BMW Hofmeister Kink?
BMW Hofmesiter Kink on the 2018 BMW M4 Coupe Photo: The News Wheel Every automaker has its own design cues that it employs to differentiate its vehicles from competing brands.…
Toyota and the Environment: True BFFs
From the early-2000s introduction of the Prius to the recent debut of the Mirai fuel-cell vehicle, Toyota is one automaker known for its love of all things eco-friendly. But it’s…
California Woman Jumps Out of Moving Hyundai, Lets Car Roll into Oncoming Traffic
If there’s one type of news we at The News Wheel love, it’s crazy driver escapades caught on dash cams. One case of inexplicable antics took place in California and was…
2014 Hyundai Accent Overview
2014 Hyundai Accent Exterior The 2014 Hyundai Accent is a sporty compact that is available as a sedan or a five-door hatchback. The sleek exterior lines are sure to appeal…
2019 Ford F-150 Limited Gets Raptor's 450-Horsepower V6, Represents Peak TRUUUUUUUCK
2019 Ford F-150 Limited: A whole lotta TRUUUUUUCK The 2019 Ford F-150 Limited will be offered with the 450-horsepower EcoBoost engine offered in the Raptor, making the Blue Oval’s most…
It's Turbo Time! 2018 Genesis G80 Sport Engine Details & Photos
Last year, Genesis Motors–Hyundai’s new luxury sub-brand–debuted the G80 and the G90. While the latter earned multiple awards and received expert acclaim, the former has been the better seller of…
Ford Testing “Collaborative Parking” Technology in Milton Keynes
Of all the requisite stresses experienced behind the wheel, searching for a parking spot and not being able to find one may be one of the most exquisite. Whether it’s…
Magna Steyr Will Build the Toyota Supra — Rumors Were Right All Along
Photo: ©Toyota Nearly two years ago, rumors emerged that the upcoming Toyota Supra sports car, jointly developed alongside the successor to the BMW Z4, would be built at Magna Steyr’s…
Trademark Applications Indicate Cadillac Is Sticking with Alphanumeric Naming Scheme
Get ready for more alphabet soup from Cadillac Recently, a number of luxury automakers have begun to abandon the alphanumeric naming scheme for their vehicles in favor of more traditional…
Earth Day: What is Toyota Up To?
Toyota’s North American headquarters in Plano, Texas, achieved LEED Platinum in the fall of 2017 from the U.S. Green Building Council Photo: ©Toyota As one of the best-selling car brands…
Did You Know Dodge Invented the Word Dependability 100 Years Ago?
A vintage ad for Dodge automobiles Via: Language Log The phrase “you learn something new every day” has become especially relevant in the Internet Age. Here’s something that might surprise…
RIVALRY ALERT: Ford Breaks Chevrolet’s Record for Flag-Pulling Because 'Merica
‘Merica! Step aside, Chevrolet. Ford just made a statement and broke the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Banner Pulled by a Moving Vehicle with its 2017 Ford F-450…
Why Mitsubishi is the WWE of the Automotive Industry
[wptab name=’The Road to Geneva-mania’] An Introduction: The Road to Geneva-mania Mitsubishi is promising an all-new concept SUV for the 2015 Geneva Motor Show with two shadowy images that strongly…
Honda Giving Away a Free Accord and Other Prizes on Twitter
The Happy Honda Days are upon us, and although these aren’t “real” holidays, per se, they do feature some real gifts—all of which are just a retweet away. As part…
MC Customs Makes Jeep Wrangler Bling-Tastic
The MC Customs Jeep Wrangler combines a standout style with the SUV’s characteristic ruggedness Photo: MC Customs The Jeep Wrangler is one of the best vehicles in the industry to…
2016 Acura RDX Revealed at Chicago Auto Show
Here it is! The redesigned Acura RDX has just been revealed at the Chicago Auto Show. 2016 Acura RDX under wraps at CAS Acura representatives opened the press conference with…
Want to Save Mitsubishi, Nissan? Bring Back the EVO
The 2015 Lancer Evolution Final Edition. In 2014, Mitsubishi announced that the beloved Lancer Evolution would be discontinued. While most fans were distraught, some were unsurprised: the EVO had remained…
What Cadillac Gets Wrong About Bowie's “Fame” in “Evolution of Indulgence”
Cadillac’s “Evolution of Indulgence” ad: yep, that’s David Bowie! No, you shouldn’t pay attention to the lyrics! As far as iconic voices go, there are few more resonant than David…
520,000-mile Toyota Supra is Still Going
The fourth-generation Toyota Supra is known as perhaps one of the most reliable sports cars ever made. It’s one of the reasons that even years after it has gone out…
Watch the Nissan Rogue take on the ‘Star Wars’ Empire
The Nissan Rogue is gearing up for some serious publicity as it prepares to partner with the latest film in the Star Wars franchise, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.…
Forget the Gumout 4586 — This Toyota 86 is Getting a 1,000 HP GT-R Engine
Most people agree that the Toyota 86, Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ, or whatever else it might be called around the world, is a pretty fun car to drive. In fact,…
Where Can You Get the Jacket from that 2016 Honda Civic Commercial?
A dude reps his ’16 Civic in the new Honda ad “Jacket” Honda has a new commercial out, entitled “Jacket,” which is ostensibly meant to advertise the all-new 2016 Civic, but…
Lexus To Reveal GS F Super Sedan at NAIAS
The Lexus “F” Performance Line is getting another member next week with the arrival of the high performance Lexus GS F sedan. The new GS is powered by a 5.0-liter…
New Toyota and Uber Partnership Lets You Pay For a Toyota Lease by Uber Driving
Toyota and Uber have announced a new partnership aimed at “shaping the future of mobility,” which involved signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to benefit one another through the growing…
Rich People Do Rich People Stuff in Cadillac ATS and CTS Commercials
Cadillac has two new commercials for the ATS and CTS, which focus on rich people doing rich people things in their rich people cars. They’re basically 30-second Nancy Meyers films.…
James Marsden Rescues Stranded Astronauts in New Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Commercial
He’s probably telling them all about the Toyota’s features that the rover is lacking. What a snob. James Marsden yet again took his 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid to strange places…
Honda Civic Type R Ad Banned for Encouraging Speeding
A Honda Civic Type R speeds by in the European car commercial “Keep Up” A European Honda commercial promoting the Civic Type R and other new models has been banned…
Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation CEO Among First to Receive Honda Clarity FCV
The first six 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell customers (left to right) Jon Spallino, Terry Tamminen, Karen Thorp, Jackie Keller, Jack Cusick, and Jim Salomon at Honda’s Torrance campus on December…
Spoiled Swiss Kid Wants New Ferrari, Sets Fire to Old One
The charred remains of the beautiful Ferrari 458 Italia Photo: 20 Minutes When most people want to buy a new car, they scrimp and save until they can afford it–a…
Subaru Bids Farewell to Crosstrek Hybrid, Steps Away from Hybrid Market
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Of Subaru’s robust, outdoorsy lineup, the Crosstrek might not necessarily be the most recognizable SUV–especially compared to the hot-selling Forester and Outback–but the compact crossover still stands…
Hyundai to Offer Ioniq for Sale on 'Cell Phone Data Plan' Model
2017 Hyundai IONIQ EV When it hits dealers, the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq will be the first vehicle to not only be offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully-electric powertrains, but…
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Sedan Achieves EPA-Rated 366-Mile Range
Today the Environmental Protection Agency officially rated the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan’s fuel economy, and the results represent a major victory for the Japanese automaker. The hydrogen-powered Clarity FCV…
Lexus LC 500 Takes Detroit By Storm
When an automaker brings a concept to a big auto show, it usually makes a pretty big splash. The fear, though, is that the production car based on it won’t…
Mercedes-Benz Super Bowl Commercial Revealed
A still from the new Mercedes-Benz Super Bowl ad that will air during the game’s fourth quarter After weeks of hype featuring NFL legend Jerry Rice, the Mercedes-Benz Super Bowl…
Mysterious Explosion Makes Toyota Suspend Production… Again
The robots will be relieved to finally get a break. Toyota just can’t seem to catch a break recently. Last month, a devastating storm damaged the roof of its manufacturing…
Next-Generation Jeep Wrangler Will Use Aluminum in Body Construction
The next-gen Jeep Wrangler is possibly using aluminum in its body construction Throughout the decades, the rugged Jeep brand has transformed from a military-focused jeep-maker to one of the go-to…
You’ll Never Believe How Much You Can Fit Inside a MINI Cooper
What do you get when you put four men and four dead deer inside a two-door MINI Cooper? This is no joke… this is actually what deputies in Florida found…
2017 Infiniti Q60 Unveiled for Real in Detroit
2017 Infiniti Q60 At the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Infiniti unveiled its latest redesign, the 2017 Infiniti Q60 sports coupe. While the actual reveal of the car’s…
Honda Canada Gives Away 2016 Civic at Toronto Blue Jays Game
Toronto fans who went to Sunday’s game were treated to a thrilling experience, as the Blue Jays rallied in the ninth to beat the rival New York Yankees with a…
Toronto Honda Dealership Employee Loses Hearing Mid-Conversation [VIDEO]
A YouTube user named jacknhoff (possibly a pseudonym) recently captured a bizarre medical curiosity on camera. In the video (below), which was posted on December 12th and shot to the…
2015 Jeep Renegade Pricing Announced
Pricing for the 2015 Renegade has been announced. Deliveries of the 2015 Jeep Renegade small SUV are set for March of this year, just a little more than a month…
