Hot Dam: Beavers Take Over Retention Ponds at Toyota Mississippi
This guy. If you’re a die-hard Toyota fan (and let’s face it; who isn’t?), you’re probably well aware of the steps the auto manufacturer takes each year to help save…
F1 Suspension Controversy Puts Mercedes and Red Bull in a Tough Spot
Photo: Takayuki Suzuki Throughout the history of Formula One, there have been technological innovations that gave teams a major edge, sometimes advantageous enough to lead them to championship victory. In…
Toyota in 2015: A True Friend to the Environment
The end of the year is nigh, which means it’s time to start looking back at 2015 and summarizing the good, the bad, and the evil. In the case of…
Ford Ka+ is Going Ka+put in Europe
The Ford KA+ Active Photo: Ford Motor Company The days of the minicar in Europe may not necessarily be numbered, but there’s not much reason to suspect that the tiny cars are…
2014 GMC Yukon Overview
2014 GMC Yukon RELATED: 2014 GMC Yukon Specifications 2014 GMC Yukon Exterior At first glance, there’s no denying that the GMC Yukon knows what it is to be an SUV. From its…
Ford Mustang Mach-E, Shelby GT350R Coming to Rocket League Dec. 9
Ford Mustang Mach-E and 1965 Shelby GT350R come to Rocket League in December Photo: Ford Ford is bringing two of its baddest and bestest vehicles of all time to Rocket…
2015 Kia Soul EV Pricing Announced
Ad image for the all-new 2015 Kia Soul, which blatantly condones the objectification of hamsters We’ve seen it hyped by sexualized hamsters, but now we know how much it costs:…
Hyundai Breaks June and Second-Quarter Sales Records
Photo: Hyundai Hyundai Motor America finished June with plenty to celebrate, including its fourth straight monthly sales record and its best-ever second quarter. Hyundai vs. the Competition: Find out how…
Pricing for 2022 Nissan Pathfinder Released in Canada
2022 Nissan Pathfinder Photo: Nissan The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder promises unprecedented capability, a bold new design, tech upgrades, and a responsive performance courtesy of an all-new nine-speed automatic transmission. Drivers…
2016 Kia Optima Hybrid Overview
Kia has outdone itself with the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid. This hybrid vehicle makes it easy to go green with the sophisticated styling of the popular Optima sedan and its…
Mazda Gets Salty Over New Mazda6 Recall
2010 Mazda6 Mazda has issued a new recall, and it has a lot to do with salt. Specifically, Mazda North American Operations has issued a recall of 2009 and 2010…
[Gallery] BMW i3 Test Drive Shows No Shortage of Power
Recently, one of The News Wheel‘s editors was able to take a test drive in the all-electric 2015 BMW i3 at the Drive Electric Ohio event in Columbus–and he couldn’t…
Mazda Plans to Show Body Kits for Mazda3 at Tokyo Auto Salon
We think the 2019 Mazda3 is already awe-inspiring, but Mazda plans to show body kits for the Mazda3 and improve its sleek design even more. The company is going to…
Toyota Corolla Hatchback Gets ‘Super Street’ Makeover for SEMA
Ever since the all-new 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback was introduced, fans have been clamoring for a more track-focused variant, something you could call a true hot hatch. Well, thanks to…
$20 Million Investment Boosts Plant That Assembles Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade models roll off the line at GM’s Arlington Assembly plant in Texas Photo: Mike Stone for GM General Motors is gearing up to introduce a new generation of…
Mercedes-Benz GLB Compact SUV Teaches Us about Chinese Culture
Photo: Mercedes-Benz The 2019 Shanghai auto show recently witnessed the introduction of the new 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLB Compact SUV. Get Excited: About these updates coming to the 2019 Mercedes lineup Mercedes-Benz…
Ford Puma Wins What Car? Car of the Year 2020
The all-new Ford Puma has won the What Car? Car of the Year Award 2020 Photo: Ford Motor Company U.K. auto magazine and website What Car? has determined that the…
Gasly: Honda ‘Are Not Here to F*** Around’
Formula One driver Pierre Gasly has stated his admiration for what Honda has done with the Toro Rosso team since their partnership was announced last year, purporting that their decision…
GMC Sierra AT4 CarbonPro Edition Comes to Mexico
The 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 CarbonPro Edition arrives in Mexico in March Photo: General Motors Of the many impressive innovations GMC has offered up with its next-generation Sierra, the CarbonPro…
2018 Honda Odyssey Becomes First Minivan to Offer 4G LTE In-Vehicle Wi-Fi
As one of several perks on the redesigned model, the all-new 2018 Honda Odyssey holds the distinction of being the first minivan to offer 4G LTE in-vehicle Wi-Fi. For as…
Ford Bronco Marketing Team Helps Drive SUVs Smash Success
The Bronco has been red-hot since its debut, and Ford’s marketing team has been on top of it Photo: Ford The 2021 Ford Bronco is finally out there in the…
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing: Sexy at Sixty at Pebble Beach
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Throughout automotive history, there are few looks sexier than that of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing. When it debuted in 1954, it was sophisticated and…
Jim Hackett and Sarah-Jayne Williams Open Ford Smart Mobility Innovation Office in London
Ford CEO Jim Hackett is in the midst of his inaugural tour of Europe as the head of the automaker, and on Wednesday he was on-hand for the opening of…
Fiat Chrysler Super Bowl Commercial Still Under Wraps
Bob Dylan strolls through a pool hall in last year’s Fiat Chrysler Super Bowl ad It’s become a trend for car companies to premiere their Super Bowl ads days or even…
2022 GMC Hummer EV Will Have Open-Air Design
The GMC Hummer EV’s removable roof opens up a whole world of possibilities Photo: General Motors Excited for the upcoming 2022 GMC Hummer EV? You now have one more reason…
Toyota to Marchionne: “It’s Not You, It’s Us”
With his sultry disposition, Sergio is sure to find a partner soon Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), has been a busy little bee. As he nears the…
Nissan Fleet Helps Rio 2016 Run
The 2017 Nissan Kicks Nissan is the automotive sponsor of the ongoing Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games. But what exactly does that mean? Besides the commercials, logo placements, and ability…
Maserati MC20 Parks on the Pebble Beach Concept Lawn
Photo: Maserati The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Northern California is widely considered one of the most prestigious events during Monterey Car Week, and all eyes were on the Maserati…
Chrysler Group April Sales Shoot Up 14 Percent in US
Chrysler Group April sales were up 14 percent, thanks in part to the Jeep Compass. Chrysler Group April sales numbers are in, and, to no one’s surprise, the automotive group…
2021 Ram 1500 TRX Is the Official Winter Truck of New England
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Photo: FCA The New England Motor Press Association named the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX the Official Winter Pickup Truck of New England. At its annual…
Nissan Partners With Brazil University For EV Battery Research
When you keep a device with a rechargeable battery, such as a cell phone or tablet, for an extended period of time, its ability to hold a charge decreases as…
After Passenger-Side Upgrades, 2018 Kia Optima Earns Top Safety Pick+ Status
2018 Kia Optima Photo: Kia After passenger-side upgrades, the 2018 Kia Optima has earned a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To earn the…
Autonomous Nissan LEAF Impresses in Japan
The age of lounging in the back of your car while it drives you to work is probably at least decades away, but the auto industry is taking steps towards…
Mercedes-Benz Takes Aim at BMW with its New Maybach Coupe
Do you think this new teaser shows a concept vehicle or future production model? It’s still nearly two months before the auto show season finally kicks off in Paris on…
Nissan Does Not Regret Olympic Sponsorship
Way back in 2012, Nissan signed on to be the automotive sponsor of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil. At the time, Brazil was one of the fastest-growing economies…
Mark Fields Confirms Hybrid Ford F-150 in Development
2016 Ford F-150 Ford Motor Company CEO Mark Fields spoke to Ari Shaprio on this week’s episode of NPR’s “All Things Considered,” and in discussing the company’s new initiative to…
Kia November Sales Figures Revealed: LeBron Sold Seven Whole K900s
The kid-tested, LeBron-approved Kia K900, which contributed very little to overall Kia November sales Kia November sales figures were announced yesterday, with the automaker’s American sales totaling 44,936 units for…
GMC Yukon Gets an Illuminated Badge for 2021
Photo: GMC It’s no secret that there are some big changes coming to the 2021 GMC Yukon. We don’t know all of the details about this new model just yet,…
New Hyundai Partnership Could Result in Lifesaving AI Tech for Cars
Hyundai is developing new artificial-intelligence tech to detect and assess vehicle crash injuries, transmit this information to emergency responders, and help victims get lifesaving care more quickly. To do this,…
Nissan Sentra Nominated for Car of the Year Award
2020 Nissan Sentra Photo: Nissan The jurors of the North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards revealed its first round of contenders, and the well-equipped, safety-conscious…
What Is The Renault-Nissan Alliance?
When talking about Nissan’s corporate structure, the Renault-Nissan Alliance is a large part of any discussion. How exactly did it form, and what does it mean for the two separate…
Ford Mustang Mach-E Sets Guinness World Record for Energy Use
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is now a Guinness World Record-holder Photo: Ford The all-new Ford Mustang Mach-E has won oodles (yes, oodles) of awards in its young life, including 2021…
Nissan Achieves Third Straight Perfect Score in Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index
Two years ago, the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index listed Nissan with a perfect score of 100 for the company’s LGBT-inclusive policies and community commitment, and now, two years…
Toyota Embraces Diversity as American Demographics Continue to Change
James Colon receives his honorary doctorate degree The demographics in the United States are changing, and Toyota is ready. The Japanese automaker is looking at ways to change its sales…
GMC, Buick Finish 1-2 in J.D. Power 2019 Mexico CSI Study
Photo: General Motors GMC and Buick came out on top in the J.D. Power 2019 Mexico Customer Service Index Study, finishing in first and second place among luxury brands, respectively.…
GM Reveals Refreshed 2020 GMC Acadia Will Be Available in Mexico
2020 GMC Acadia AT4 Photo: GMC The GMC Acadia, sporting a refreshed design and tech upgrades for the 2020 model year, will be making its way south of the U.S.…
Nissan Canada Share EV Etiquette Tips
Photo: Nissan Electrified vehicles promise to play a big role in Nissan’s future, and the automaker wants to make sure you’re prepared to handle the unique responsibilities that come with…
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Dodge Grand Caravan Win KBB.com 5-Year Cost-to-Own Awards
The 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited was named on KBB.com’s 5-Year Cost-to-Own Award list When purchasing a new vehicle, it’s always important to not only consider your new car’s price tag,…
2015 Honda Fit Unveiling Scheduled for January 13
See the next model at the 2015 Honda Fit unveiling next month! The 2014 North American International Auto Show is quickly approaching, and soon Detroit will be abuzz with the…
Puppy Love: Mazda Foundation Donates to Local Animal Shelter
Can you look into these puppy eyes and refuse to help animals in need? Mazda sure couldn’t! Photo: Jimmy Hsu You don’t have to be the eHarmony cat lady to…
