This Is The New 2020 Toyota 4Runner
Photo: Toyota The Toyota 4Runner is already one of the most rugged vehicles not just in the Toyota lineup but in North America, and for 2020, it’s getting a new…
2012-2014 Nissan Frontier Recall Alert: Fire? Again?
The 2014 Nissan Frontier, one of the models affected by the 2012-2014 Nissan Frontier Recall According to the latest notice issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Nissan…
2014 GMC Acadia Overview
The GMC Acadia will only see a few changes for the 2014 model year with two more charge-only USB ports included in the cabin and standard forward collision alert and…
Kia Considers Niro EV to Reduce Overall Emissions
The Niro Hybrid could soon offer an all-electric powertrain Kia has been making an effort to go green recently, and it doesn’t look like that’s going to stop anytime soon.…
US News Praises Cargo Space in 2020 Nissan LEAF
2020 Nissan LEAF Photo: Nissan The Nissan LEAF has earned plenty of attention, accolades, and awards over the years for its eco-friendly powertrain and suite of advanced safety tech. Now,…
Cadillac Is The Latest Manufacturer To Adopt Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can utilize smartphone functions to aid the driving experience. Cadillac is joining Chevrolet and Hyundai as manufacturers featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in their…
2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Makes Friends at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show
Hyundai Motors was eager to kick the 2018 Chicago Auto Show off by holding its press conference on Thursday morning. The automaker had a lot of news to share, so…
Cadillac Sees Global Growth for 14th Straight Month as China Soars Again
Cadillac sales totaled 25,231 vehicles around the globe in July, a 1.8% year-over-year increase from July 2016. Despite a 21.7% decline in sales in the United States, Cadillac was once…
Another Amazon Partnership: Charging Solutions for Electric Kia Vehicles
2019 Kia Niro PHEV Photo: Kia Let’s be real — Jeff Bezos likes money. The Amazon founder, chairman, CEO, and President (that’s a lot of titles…) is estimated to be…
Partying with Hamsters and Kia at NAIAS
Right now, The News Wheel is prowling the floor of NAIAS with a serious journalistic mission in mind: where’s the party? I think we may have just found it here…
2016 Subaru WRX Named Top Safety Pick+
The 2016 Subaru WRX is a Top Safety Pick+ The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has wrapped up testing with the all-new 2016 Subaru WRX. As anticipated, the WRX…
A History of Licensed Volkswagen Video Games
Few vehicles are as iconic and recognizable as the Volkswagen Beetle. The funky, rounded car has embodied a fun-loving spirit for the past half-century. So, it’s no surprise that all…
Ugly Honda N/ is Not Coming to America, Thank God
The Honda N/ (or N-Box Slash) in all of its “glory” The rather unfortunate-looking cube you’re staring at right now is the new Honda N/, which is pronounced “N-Box Slash.”…
Nerdy Hamsters Dance in New Kia Soul EV Commercial
The hilarious hamsters are up to their hip-hop hijinks once again, but this time the trio of Kia’s crunking critters are dancing in a new Kia Soul EV commercial (at…
Ford Ranger Tops Cars.com 2020 American-Made Index
The made-in-Michigan Ford Ranger tops the Cars.com 2020 American-Made Index Photo: Ford The Ford Ranger is still fresh into its return to the United States, but it’s already solidified itself…
Toyota Smashes Le Mans Track Record in Qualifying
Photo: emperornie About an hour ago, we published an article about a 360-degree lap of the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit in the Porsche 919 Hybrid that we thought…
Scion FR-S vs. Toyota 86: What’s Changing?
The Toyota 86 on display at the New York Auto Show Back in February, Toyota made the announcement that its youth-oriented brand, Scion, would shut its doors for good this…
2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO Rolls Out at LA Auto Show
We have been talking about the possibility of a Nissan Sentra NISMO for a while here at The News Wheel. The car finally made its debut at the 2016 LA…
2022 Kia Stinger Overview
2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line and GT Photo: Kia Although the official debut of the 2022 Stinger was somewhat deflated by a handful of eager Kia dealers, the updated model is…
Ford Wins Fourth GRC Manufacturers' Championship
Ford Wins Fourth GRC Manufacturers’ Championship For the fourth year in a row, Ford reigns supreme in the Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship (GRC), winning the Manufacturers’ Championship after a…
Nissan Sets Up Secret Drive-in Theater for LEAF Drivers
Photo: Nissan The Nissan LEAF has been a hit in Europe, and the automaker has devised an unorthodox way to thank its Portuguese fans. The automaker invited a select group…
The 2017 Ford GT Will Hold Up to Two Of Your Drinks
Say you just spent almost a half-million bucks on a new supercar. Maybe even more than that, depending on how you decided to do the thing up. Say you’re a…
John Cena's Ford GT Not Being Auctioned Off for a Change
Does ANYBODY actually want to keep this gorgeous, gorgeous car? Photo: Mecum Auctions The saga of John Cena’s 2017 Ford GT has taken more unnecessary and inexplicable twists and turns than…
[PHOTOS] Artistic Hyundai “Vision G” Concept Fittingly Revealed at LA Art Museum
Shortly after Hyundai announced that its plans for a brand new entry-level sports car had been shelved, the automaker has revealed a luxury concept car to stir interest in its…
Audi Q5 Gets a Big Update
The LA Auto Show this month was the start of a very beautiful season. No, we’re not talking about the holiday season; we’re talking about the auto show season. One…
Alfredo Simon Drives a Chrome Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG
Detroit Tigers pitcher Alfredo Simon’s chrome Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Last season with Cincinnati, right-hander Alfredo Simon went from the Reds bullpen, to the starting rotation, to the All-Star Game. It…
New Cadillac Crossover Will Be Built at GM's Spring Hill Plant
A spy shot of the 2020 Cadillac XT6 crossover, which is likely to be built at GM’s assembly plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee Photo: CarEngine Reviews A new cost-cutting plan…
2018 Nissan Leaf Heads To Production in Smyrna
This month, the all-new 2018 Nissan Leaf was unveiled to the world in an online presentation. The car received a much-needed update in design and driving range, along with a…
Buick Examines Freudian Psychology Once Again in Another New Regal Advertisement
This time, Buick gets both psychological and philosophical When it came time to advertise the new lineup of Buick Regal vehicles, Buick decided to turn to classic psychology for some…
Mercedes to Add Particulate Filters to its Gasoline Engines
Mercedes has already tested these filters on sedans that it sells in Europe In 2014, Mercedes began equipping its gasoline-powered European S500 sedans with particulate filters as an experiment, but…
Toyota Donates RAV4 to Wounded Warrior at NYIAS Opening Ceremony
Pictured (left to right): Toyota NY Regional Manager Jason Keller, US Army Staff Sergeant Alfredo Delossantos, US Marine Corps Veteran Justin Constantine Last week, the automotive press flocked to the…
Toyota and Yamaha Developing Hydrogen-Powered V8 Engine
Photo: Toyota Toyota and Yamaha have announced a new partnership revolving around the development of a 5.0-liter V8 engine that runs on hydrogen rather than gasoline. If that seems out…
[PHOTO GALLERY] Hyundai Releases Images of 2015 SEMA Vehicles
Regardless of how you feel about most automotive shows and conventions, the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas is undeniably cool. This is where you see…
Buick Shares New Teaser Image of 2017 LaCrosse via Twitter
Buick seems like it’s taking a page from Beyonce’s playbook, at least when it comes to its less-is-more marketing approach. In 2013, Beyonce released her self-titled album with zero promotion, only…
Rimac Buys Bugatti, Teams Up With Porsche
From left: Porsche Taycan, Rimac Nevera, and Bugatti Chiron Photo: Rimac Porsche and Rimac, the Croatian electric car company that makes the fastest production car in the world, have formed…
Mustang Mach-E Deliveries Start in 2021 in Europe
Mustang Mach-E deliveries in Europe kick off in 2021 Photo: Ford The first round of 2021 Mustang Mach-E SUVs is rolling out now to customers across the United States. European…
The 2016 Nissan Maxima Will Yell At You For Drowsy Driving
If you purchase a 2016 Nissan Maxima later this year, you’ll have the privilege of paying your hard-earned cash money for a feature that will enable said Maxima to monitor…
[Photos] 1968 Ford Mustang from “Bullitt” Appearing at National Mall During Cars at the Capital
Ford wowed classic car enthusiasts earlier this year when it revealed that the 1968 Ford Mustang GT hero car that featured in the film Bullitt is not only no longer…
Ford Unveils Camera-Based Advanced Front Lighting System and Spot Lighting Tech
Ford is looking to make driving at night safer than ever with advanced new lighting technology that makes it easier for drivers to spot hazards, pedestrians, and animals. Ford’s new…
Nissan Ready to Evaluate Sunderland Plant After Hard Brexit
This month, the Prime Minister of Great Britain, Theresa May, announced that her nation would be pursuing a “hard” Brexit, which is to say that when the island nation withdraws…
Ford SYNC AppLink Lets You Project Waze Onto Your Vehicle's Touchscreen
Waze is great. It’s a real-time traffic app that doesn’t just allow you to track the flow of traffic, find new routes to avoid the grind of gridlock, and make…
[PHOTOS] Witness the 2005 Honda Odyssey Transformed into a Wild Racing Minivan
What’s more exciting than seeing a full-loaded stock or Indy car barrel down a racetrack? Seeing a tricked-out minivan. A decade ago, this Honda Odyssey–built at the Honda Manufacturing Plant…
2020 Buick Enclave Overview
2020 Buick Enclave with Sport Touring package Looking for a three-row crossover that offers plenty of luxury and high-tech amenities? Consider the Buick Enclave — it can wirelessly charge your…
2017 Buick Enclave Overview
The 2017 Buick Enclave is a midsize luxury SUV that carries a starting MSRP of $39,065. This SUV contains three rows of seating and can hold up to eight passengers.…
Is the Ford Taurus on the Outs?
The 2016 Ford Taurus, as seen in China, may ultimately be imported rather than built in the United States The Taurus was once a lynchpin name in the Ford lineup,…
Audi Super Bowl Ad Shows Off New Electric e-tron Sportback
Maisie Williams behind the wheel of the e-tron Sportback Photo: Audi Yes, it’s that time of year again. The beginning of February brings with it the buzz of the Super…
The “Scoop” on the Dodge Demon's Hood Scoop
The largest hood scoop of any performance vehicle From what we’ve seen so far, one of the most noticeable features of the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is the muscle…
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage is Most Affordable Car to Lease
When you want a new car but don’t want to fork over the full price, or believe the monthly payment on a loan would be too much, there’s always the…
Nissan Kicks Headed To Production
The Nissan Kicks Concept was revealed back in 2014 at the São Paulo International Motor Show. Its dramatic styling and unique name caught the world’s interest. Nissan’s design team drew…
They Did It, The Absolute Maniacs: Ford Pulls Trigger on Near-Six-Figure Super Duty Limited
This may come as something of a shock, but let’s lay it out here: Ford Motor Company makes a bunch of money on trucks. Like a lot. Like it probably…
