Jim Farley, Joe Hinrichs Take New Roles at Ford
From left to right: Jim Farley, Joe Hinrichs, and Marcy Klevorn Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford has announced key appointments and leadership changes scheduled to take effect on May 1…
Chrysler Reveals the 2020 Voyager, Increases Minivan Options
2020 Chrysler Voyager Photo: FCA Families looking for a family-friendly vehicle for their lives on the road have a new option to consider, the 2020 Chrysler Voyager. The new minivan…
Report: Cadillac is Considering Chevy Cruze-Based Hatchback
Could an affordable Cadillac hatchback model really be in the works? Photo: © Randy von Liski As the Cadillac brand continues to think of new ways to overcome rival Mercedes-Benz…
2019 Updates Look Good on Kia Sedona and Optima at New York International Auto Show
2019 Kia Sedona Photo: Kia Sporting refreshed looks, updated tech, and advanced safety features, the 2019 Kia Sedona and 2019 Kia Optima made bold impressions at the 2018 New York…
Chinese Automakers Consider Purchasing Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
FCA could find a potential buyer in China FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne has never been shy about pursuing possible mergers for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Unfortunately for him, both General Motors and…
[PHOTOS] See the Sporty 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line Hatchback
Another high-performance Hyundai N Line car is coming to the U.S. — as part of the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback lineup. The new 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line…
2017 Kia Sportage Overview
The 2017 model year marks the beginning of the fourth-generation of the Kia Sportage compact crossover. The 2017 Sportage offers a couple of four-cylinder engine choices and it comes with an…
Honda to Investigate Varying F1 Form
Honda and Scuderia Toro Rosso were ecstatic after the 2018 Bahrain Grand Prix, where the Formula One team earned its best-ever result of the new hybrid engine era. But at…
Ford Bronco, Mustang Mach 1 VIN 001 Raise Combined $1.5M
The Ford Bronco First Edition VIN 001 pulled in over $1 million in Scottsdale Photo: Ford The 2021 Ford Bronco and Ford Mustang Mach 1 VIN 001 bagged bookoo bonkers…
Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Names Nissan TITAN King Cab Truck of the Year
Nissan TITAN King Cab Photo: Nissan For the second consecutive year, the Nissan TITAN has earned praise from the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP). Last year, it was the 2017…
2021 Ford F-150 Named Freep Truck of the Year
Another day, another huge award win for the 2021 Ford F-150 Photo: Ford When you’re on a roll, you’re on a roll. And the all-new 2021 Ford F-150 is most…
2021 Ford F-150 Wins Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award
The 2021 Ford F-150 rolls out to dealerships this week Photo: Ford Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The Ford F-150 is the winner of the Kelley Blue…
New 2019 Toyota 86 Gets TRD Special Edition
The Toyota 86 is back for 2019 and this time the beloved rear-drive sports car is getting a TRD Special Edition that will make it handle better. Sadly, however, there…
The Rise and Fall of the 1973-1978 GMC MotorHome
This sleek recreational vehicle was decades ahead of its time Photo: GMC During the 1960s and 1970s, General Motors was experiencing great success. With its vehicles flying off of dealership…
IIHS Shows 2019 Honda Odyssey is the Safest New Minivan
Safety should always be an important consideration when buying a new vehicle, but it tends to be even more important than usual when buying a new minivan, which will (presumably)…
Miyazaki-Inspired Oregon Tourism Ad Features a Brief Appearance by Lupin III's Fiat 500
We don’t recall the Castle of Cagliostro being in Oregon Photo: Travel Oregon Those who have had the pleasure of visiting Oregon often describe it as being the most beautiful state in…
Ford Lightweight Concept Looks Like Slim Goodbody
Ford has unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which is ostensibly a Fusion that weighs about as much as a Fiesta and uses the same sporty 1.0-liter EcoBoost® three-cylinder to get…
2019 Nissan Rogue Earns Advanced Rating for Pedestrian Detection Tech from IIHS
2019 Nissan Rogue SV Nissan has always been ahead of the game with safety technologies and driver assist features, and now the 2019 Nissan Rogue has earned an advanced rating…
What’s New on the 2018 Nissan Sentra?
Nissan Sentra NISMO This month, the 2018 Nissan Sentra went on sale at US dealerships. The model received some technology and appearance upgrades, but in general this is the same…
Kia Reveals Full Melissa McCarthy Super Bowl Ad Ahead of Sunday’s Game
Melissa McCarthy makes her debut in the Kia Super Bowl ad “Hero’s Journey” As we previously mentioned at The News Wheel, Kia was the first among automakers to announce that…
GMC February Sales Are Brand’s Best Since 2007
The GMC Terrain, a successful model for the brand this February. According to Newton’s Law of Motion, once something is set in motion, it will stay in motion—and that seems…
Taller and Turbo-er: Hyundai Santa Fe Gets the Rockstar Treatment
In recent years, Hyundai has shown us some of the coolest, most stunning modified vehicles at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas. By partnering with renowned garages and aftermarket experts,…
All-New Kia K5 to Star in Livestreamed Marketing Campaign
2021 Kia K5 GT Photo: Kia Following the debut of the new K5 sport sedan, Kia is taking its marketing to the next level. Teaming up with the 72nd Emmy…
Lexus Brings LF-FC Concept to Tokyo Motor Show
Industry experts have been asking for a refresh of the Lexus LS for a while now. To give journalists and Lexus fans a taste of what’s next for the Lexus…
Toyota Yaris Gets Ready for WRC, Shreds Gravel
Toyota has entered the final development stage of its new Yaris WRC contender and given us a little something to get excited about. The Japanese automaker will return to the…
GMC Sales Rise 8 Percent in June
2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Photo: © General Motors Sales of GMC trucks and SUVs were up 8% in June with 47,051 units delivered. In a month where every other GM…
Will There Be A Nissan Sentra NISMO?
Nissan Sentra NISMO Concept from 2014 In the world of Nissan, the NISMO name marks a car as a true performance model that has been upgraded with track-ready technology to take…
Red-Hot Hyundai Reports Record Sales in May
Hyundai Elantra sales more than doubled in May Photo: Hyundai May was another sizzling month for Hyundai Motor America. The automaker achieved a new all-time sales record, obliterating its previous…
Matthew McConaughey Joins Lincoln Virtual Wellness Panel
McConaughey talked keeping calm on a Lincoln virtual wellness panel Photo: Lincoln Feeling down a bit these days, what with … well, the state of everything? Why not turn to…
Nissan Posts Best Annual Sales in Company History
Nissan Rogue It was no surprise that Nissan blew its 2012 sales out of the water, as the Japanese automaker had already done that with a month to spare in…
Rumor Has It: New Honda 1.0-Liter Engine
Honda S660 Concept – Photo by Morio File this one under “rumors that sound altogether plausible but that will be taken with a grain of salt until we see something…
2016 Honda Accord Completes Its Mission in New Ad
To you, one of the most common mid-size cars in the world may not seem particularly exotic, but Honda thinks that the new Accord is hella sexy. Hence the Japanese…
Kia Enjoys Record March Sales
The 2015 Kia Optima, which proved to be the brand’s best-selling car this past month Kia Motors America (KMA) just had its best March ever, selling a record 58,771 vehicles…
What Is Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive?
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is the brand’s core technology One of the biggest selling points for six out of seven of Subaru’s current models is that they come standard with…
Hyundai SUV Sales Reach an All-Time High for March with a Decrease in the Brand's Overall Sales
March sales have officially been announced, and Hyundai is following the industry’s lead with an increase in SUV sales. Hyundai saw an overall year-over-year decrease of 11% when compared to…
Honda E Production Model Debuts at Frankfurt Motor Show
Honda e Photo: Honda The future is electric, according to most of the automotive industry. Around the globe, countries are pushing automakers to develop electric-powered cars so we as a…
Rumor: Cadillac Could Introduce New $100,000 Escalade
It’s hard to imagine an even more luxurious Cadillac Escalade but plans are reportedly in the works With Escalade sales up 25% in August, Cadillac is reportedly thinking about new…
Red Bull Officially Confirms Honda Switch
Red Bull has officially confirmed it will switch to Honda power units from the 2019 Formula One season, marking the end of the team’s 12-year partnership with Renault. Though Red…
Global Chip Shortage Finally Catches Up to Toyota
Photo: Ryan via Unsplash Toyota has done a better job than most manufacturers at weathering the global semiconductor chip shortage, but no one is immune to the effects. Toyota will…
The Ford Ranger is the Cheapest Pickup of 2021
The Ford Ranger is KBB.com’s Cheapest Pickup of 2021 Photo: Ford If you’re looking at scooping a new truck in 2021, you won’t find a more affordable option than the…
Please Give Robutt Credit for Making the Mustang Mach-E Comfy
Yes, Ford has a robot butt it calls Robutt. Why wouldn’t they? Photo: Ford Ford took every precaution to ensure that its all-electric Mustang Mach-E, the first-ever Car and Driver…
Ford Electrified Vehicles Keep Hot Hand in May
The Escape hybrid and plug-in hybrid helped Ford to another record month in May Photo: Ford You can bet that Ford is poised to achieve new record electrified vehicle sales…
2019 Jeep Cherokee Overview
Born to tackle the open road and stray from the beaten path, the Jeep Cherokee has been redesigned for 2019. The Cherokee still holds its iconic Jeep styling, with just…
Ford EcoBoost Hybrid Adds Seven-Speed Automatic
Ford Puma EcoBoost Hybrid available with a seven-speed automatic Photo: Ford Ford is offering a new seven-speed automatic transmission for its Puma and Fiesta powered by the 1.0-liter EcoBoost Hybrid.…
Ford Driving Skills for Life Saudi Arabia Hosts Men and Women at the Same Time
Ford Driving Skills for Life Saudi Arabia put women and men on the same campus at the same time Photo: Ford Motor Company Say what you want about Saudi Arabia.…
Ford Design Teams Build Snowmen Because Christmas
To build up holiday cheer—as well as to build team solidarity—nine Ford design teams were put to the task of building a super cool snowman out of three pieces of…
Ford, DAAA Team Up for Holiday Meals on Wheels Thanksgiving
Ford volunteers package food for Holiday Meals on Wheels Thanksgiving program Today is Thanksgiving, and Ford is doing its part to make sure that nobody in Southeastern Michigan has to…
Ford of Canada Celebrates 55 Years of the Mustang with Cake, Cars
Ford of Canada celebrated the 55th anniversary of the Mustang at its HQ on April 17 Photo: Ford Motor Company On April 17, Ford Motor Company celebrated the 55th anniversary…
Ford Built to Lend a Hand Program Offers Six Months Payment Relief
Photo: Ford Ford is offering eligible new car customers in the United States up to six months of payment relief through its newly announced Built to Lend a Hand program.…
Ford Awards $350,000 to Students in North Texas
Ford and the association of North Texas Ford Dealers have awarded roughly $350,000 in scholarships and technology prizes to students from more than 100 high schools throughout the area. The…
