Ram 1500 Earns Distinction as 2019 North American Truck of the Year
2019 Ram 1500 The 2019 Ram 1500 beat out the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 to take home the title of 2019 North American Truck of the Year.…
Kia Dealer Talks Crap About Kia Soul EV
The 2015 Kia Soul EV, which is “good neither for your pocketbook, nor the environment” It’s not unusual to hear someone badmouth Kia, but it is a bit odd when…
Mercedes Bringing AMG Version of GLC SUV to NY Auto Show
The 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 will be displayed in New York alongside the 2017 CLA sedan and 2017 AMG E43 The 2016 New York International Auto Show will be packed full…
Infiniti Rolling Out New Hybrid Prototype
The Paris Motor Show begins on Oct. 4, and Infiniti is celebrating with its favorite thing, a new concept car. Designers of the Infiniti Project Black S Prototype created a…
BMW Concept X2 Unveiled in Paris
Honestly, today feels a little bit like Christmas if you’re a BMW fan. We knew that BMW was planning on adding a new SUV to its lineup, much like how…
Conrad Groenewald Named Director of Marketing, Sales, and Service for Ford South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa
Ford Motor Company has appointed Conrad Groenewald its director of Marketing, Sales, and Service for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, effective July 1. Groenewald replaces Neale Hill, who has moved…
Two Jeep Models Make Autoblog’s Best Midsize SUV List
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Photo: FCA The SUV market is saturated with options, some better than others. The sheer number of models from various automakers makes weeding through the…
Mitsubishi Looks To Surprise Test Drivers in New Ads
Earlier this year, Mitsubishi surprised test drivers of its new Eclipse Cross with Harry Mack and the Freestyle Test Drive ads. From that ad campaign’s success, Mitsubishi seems to have…
Jeep Benefits from Market Demand for SUVs as Sales Climb 9 Percent in October
The Jeep Wrangler broke yet another sales record by the end of October October proved to be an exceptional sales month for Fiat Chrysler as a whole. Of course, that…
Mazda July Sales Are Rough for Everything Not a Crossover
Mazda North America has reported its July 2018 sales, and at the most general levels, things at first don’t look too great. Total Mazda July sales were 24,125 vehicles, which…
EXCLUSIVE: 2018 Honda Odyssey Spied Testing in Ohio
Here at The News Wheel, we’re proud to be able to bring you this EXCLUSIVE (!!!) spy shot of the 2018 Honda Odyssey, which was recently seen testing near Honda’s…
Here are the 2015 GMC Acadia Updates
2015 GMC Acadia GMC is only reporting a couple of additions to the 2015 GMC Acadia. A heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel now comes standard in the SLT-2 and Acadia Denali,…
Hyundai ‘N Option’ Debuts at Paris Motor Show, Providing Ultimate Performance
Hyundai premiered the performance-based model during the 2018 Paris Motor Show media preview The 2018 Paris Motor Show is slated for Oct 4-14 this year, with many automakers bringing a…
Porsche Rewards Paris Motor Show Visitors with a Glimpse of its New 911 GT3 Cup Racecar
The Porsche GT3 Cup is the best-selling GT racecar on planet Earth Heading into the 2016 Paris Motor Show, much of the talk regarding Porsche was focused on the German…
Ford Focus, F-Series Snag Hottest at SEMA Awards for Second Straight Year
Universal Technical Institute’s 2017 Ford Focus RS For the third year in a row, Ford has secured two Hottest at SEMA Awards: the Ford Focus was named Hottest Hatch for…
Book Review: Martyn Schorr Recounts Detailed History of Ford Racing in 'Ford Total Performance'
At the celebration of Ford’s Motorsports centennial in 2001, Edsel Ford II (Henry Ford’s great-grandson) said, “Not only is our racing tradition older than our company, but there might not…
Toyota Promises to Return to Le Mans After Yet More Heartbreak
It seems that Toyota cannot catch a break at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. After putting in valiant performances throughout the years and coming achingly close to the overall…
Lexus reveals DIRECT4 Electrification Technology
Photo: Lexus Last year, Lexus set its sights on electrification. With the debut of the LF-30 concept car, the automaker established that it wasn’t looking to sacrifice athletic performance for…
New 2017 Acura NSX Photos, Technical Details Released
No, we still don’t know when the long-awaited and oft-delayed 2017 Acura NSX will finally go on sale. But we’re (presumably) getting closer each day, and today’s release of new…
Gasly: Honda F1 Engine Drivability is Better Than Renault
Formula One driver Pierre Gasly believes that the drivability of the 2018 Honda engine is better than that of the 2017-spec Renault engine he drove last year. Both Gasly and…
The 2016 Buick Avista Concept is a 400 HP Turbocharged Beast
Will the Avista Concept make Buick fans forget about the GNX? Photo: © General Motors Buick-GMC US Vice President Duncan Aldred disappointed gear heads throughout the US in 2015, when…
Is This Really the Grille of the Next-Generation Jeep Wrangler? [Photos]
These new photos of the 2018 Wrangler’s possible grille were allegedly leaked by a sheet metal fabricator Photo: © JL Wrangler Forums The hype surrounding the next-generation Jeep Wrangler continues…
2014 Mazda MAZDA3 5-Door Overview
The MAZDA3 has been completely redesigned for the 2014 model year, but that doesn’t just mean new exterior styling; the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 5-Door also boasts more powerful and fuel-efficient…
Mazda And Toyota Break Ground On Joint-Venture Alabama Plant
Photo: Toyota Japanese multinational automakers and automotive giants, Mazda and Toyota, have started a joint venture partnership in an Alabama plant as they broke ground on July 10, 2019. The…
Lincoln Sales Total 9,691 Vehicles in April as Continental, MKZ Drive Retail Car Growth
Lincoln’s US sales totaled 9,691 vehicles in April, down 0.9% year-over-year from sales of 9,776 units the year prior. Retail sales were up 3%, however, driven by a 43% year-over-year…
Global Buick Sales for 2013 Break Nearly 30-Year-Old Record
It was announced Wednesday that global Buick sales for 2013 achieved a monumental 1,032,056 figure, marking the most Buicks ever sold in a calendar year in the brand’s 110-year legacy. …
2014 Ford F-150 Tremor Overview
The 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor is all new for 2014. 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor Exterior The Tremor features a short-wheelbase, a regular cab, and delivers a sporty, distinctive appearance with…
Win a 2015 Toyota Camry from Tim Hortons
A new car is great, but a free new car is probably the best thing in the whole world. Unfortunately, free new cars are few and far between, and most…
No V8 Option for Bronco, Ford Reps Confirm
Don’t expect a Ford Bronco V8 any time soon Photo: Ford Speculation is running rampant about a higher-powered version of the newly revealed Ford Bronco. Whether it’s called the Bronco…
Cadillac Has No Plans to Electrify the CT4 or CT5
The all-gasoline 2020 Cadillac CT5-V Photo: Cadillac It’s no secret that the automotive industry is hurdling towards an all-electric future, with most major brands announcing plans to electrify existing models.…
Kia Soul EV Announced, to Arrive in U.S. for 2014
Kia, riding a wave of popularity among U.S. car buyers, is ready to dive into the electric vehicle market with an all-electric variant of the Korean automaker’s incredibly popular Soul. …
Kia Soul EV Named MotorWeek's Best Eco-Friendly Vehicle
The 2015 Kia Soul EV, seen here being charged by a hamster The 2015 Kia Soul EV crossover has been awarded the title of Best Eco-Friendly Vehicle at the 34th…
Ford Ranger FX2 Package Adds Off-Road Ability
The 2019 Ford Ranger FX2 Package makes 4×2 Rangers more off-road-friendly Photo: Ford Motor Company If you want the off-road abilities of a 4×4 truck but the on-road simplicity of…
New GMC Ad Campaign Features the MultiPro Tailgate
One tailgate to rule them all Super Bowl LIII takes place this Sunday, and in addition to a heated match between the Patriots and the Rams, a series of elaborate…
Infographic: The History of Cadillac
Cadillac is one of the oldest automakers in the world, and therefore has a rich and interesting history. For more than 113 years, Cadillac has been building exemplary luxury cars…
Subaru Helps Celebrate National Park Service Centennial
Since 2013, Subaru has been a partner of the National Park Foundation, which is the official charity of national parks here in the United States. In just the last few…
2021 Kia Sportage Overview
2021 Kia Sportage Photo: Kia Rumors have been circulating via spy footage that the 2022 Sportage is next in line to receive the Kia “redesign treatment” similar to the Sorento…
Ford Bronco Deliveries Bucked Back to Summer 2021
A supplier issue delays Ford Bronco deliveries to summer 2021 Photo: Ford Excited to see the 2021 Ford Bronco rollin’ out next spring? Better hold your horses a bit. Ford…
Meet the 2021 Lexus Design Award Winner
Photo: Lexus The Lexus Design Award 2021 Grand Prix is a celebration of engineering, philanthropic problem solving, and creativity. This year, the automaker received 2,079 entries from 66 countries around…
Nissan Sells 50,000th LEAF in United States
Todd and Lisa Bolt of Dallas bought the 50,000th Nissan LEAF sold in the US Todd and Lisa Bolt of Dallas, Texas recently made the decision to purchase a Nissan…
Jeremy Renner Showcases His Music in New Jeep Campaign
Jeremy Renner in Jeep Campaign Photo: FCA Jeremy Renner, best known as Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has teamed up with Jeep on a new advertising campaign. In the…
Jeep Wranglers Accumulate on Dealership Lots Even as the Model Sets New Sales Records
Jeep is learning that too much of a good thing is not necessarily a good thing Throughout 2018, the Jeep Wrangler has set a number of personal monthly sales records.…
GMC Hummer EV Pickup Introduces Enhanced Off-Road Package
Photo: GMC The GMC Hummer EV Pickup recently received a new package that’s designed to boost its off-road prowess. Here’s a look at how it enhances the new electric supertruck.…
Design Sketches Offer First Glimpse of 2020 Hyundai Venue Crossover
Illustration: Hyundai Hyundai doled out another tiny dose of information about its new 2020 Venue crossover today, showing off a handful of design sketches ahead of the vehicle’s official debut…
Best Exterior Colors Offered by Jeep
Jeep isn’t afraid of unexplored territory, and it certainly isn’t afraid of colors. Most of its vehicles offer a wide array of paint finishes, and we’re here to help guide…
The Rock Surprises His Stunt Double With a New Ford F-150
As it turns out, the biggest muscle on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is not his biceps, triceps, lats, traps, quads, delts, pecs, calves. It’s his heart. But all those other…
New Volkswagen Scirocco Unveiled in Geneva
VW unveiled the all-new Volkswagen Scirocco and Scirocco R at the Geneva Motor Show this week, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the first-gen Scirocco’s debut in Geneva. The front and…
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Slight Decline in Year-to-Date Sales Compared to 2017
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC Compared to 2017 sales, Mercedes-Benz USA is a little behind as it reports its March grand total sales of 31,484 (Mercedes-Benz Vans March sales registered a 3.3%…
2017 Kia Niro Production Model Electrifies 2016 Chicago Auto Show
The 2017 Kia Niro combines athletic styling with a hybrid powertrain Despite the demand for fuel-efficient crossovers in the industry, when a carmaker introduces a hybrid crossover/SUV, it tends to…
Lincoln AFS Tops J.D. Power Financing Satisfaction Study
Photo: Lincoln The results are in, and for the eighth year in a row, Lincoln Automotive Financial Services is No. 1 in the J.D. Power U.S. Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study.…
