Digit, Ford’s New Delivery Robot, Spells the End of Mankind
Meet Digit, the bringer of our doom Photo: Ford Motor Company Look, let’s just face facts: One of these days, the robots are going to rise up and overrun the…
Toyota Building Test Track for ‘Dangerous’ Self-Driving Car Tests
After a fatal collision between an autonomous Uber SUV and an Arizona pedestrian raised concerns about the safety of self-driving technology, some car companies seemed unfazed. The Google-owned Waymo, for…
UFC Fighter Conor McGregor Shows Off His 2016 Cadillac Escalade
It only seems fitting that somebody as brash and audacious as UFC star Conor McGregor would drive an equally bold vehicle to go along with that big personality, with that…
Chrysler Pacifica and Alfa Romeo Giulia Win Awards from Popular Mechanics
Perfecting the minivan once again Talk about your automotive déjà vu! Two weeks ago, The News Wheel reported that both the Chrysler Pacifica and the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio received awards from…
Lincoln: 2017 Continental's Fancy Available Audio System Sure is Fancy
If you thought that Ford’s love of studies was limited merely to the Blue Oval brand, think again. An Ipsos study of the auditory tendencies of drivers was recently used…
Ford Compact Pickup Due by Late 2021, to Start Under $20K
Ford is diving back into the small truck segment by late 2021 (don’t worry, the next Ford compact pickup will probably be more handsome than the Courier here) Photo: Ford…
Ford Goes Back-to-Back: 2018 F-150 Wins Truck of Texas Award
This just in: the 2018 Ford F-150 is big in Texas. Ford’s F-Series this week racked up its 14th Truck of Texas title when the new and improved F-150 bested…
Nissan Lets 2017 Rogue Sport Loose in Nashville
When an automaker launches a new vehicle, it has to work hard to drum up enthusiasm for it. Since many consumers turn to social media sites to learn more about…
Lexus Takes You on a World Tour with “Journeys in Taste” and “Culinary Perspectives”
Photo: Lexus Lexus and the luxury travel magazine Conde Nast International have teamed up to present a documentary series entitled “Journeys in Taste,” as well as a line of e-cookbooks…
2018 Ford Expedition, F-150 Pull in Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards
2018 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew 4×4 Good things come in fours: All-4-One, the Jaws franchise, and the number of consecutive years in which the new Ford F-150 has won its…
Yes — 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata is Back With MORE
Finally, the rumors can be put to rest. The iconic Mazda MX-5 Miata is back, and this little roadster is not so little anymore, officially bringing more power, more designs,…
Mustang Mach-E Charges 30 Percent Faster Than Expected
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E charges about 30 times faster than previously expected Photo: Ford One of those long-standing anxieties that have put people off buying electric vehicles: the time…
Audi Wins 13th 24 Hours of Le Mans
Congrats to @AudiR18_2 & @AudiR18_1. Hats off to Toyota and Porsche for a hard-fought race. See you in Austin. #LM24 pic.twitter.com/C7aaBySSx5 — Audi (@Audi) June 15, 2014 Audi has just…
Ford Mustang Named 2019 SEMA Car of the Year
California Pony Cars Ford Mustang GT Fastback Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford maintained its spot as one of the hottest brands to show its stuff at the SEMA show with…
Seven-Seat Subaru SUV May Debut at 2015 Tokyo Motor Show
A new seven-seat Subaru SUV is reportedly being designed right now to replace the outgoing 2014 Tribeca, pictured here A replacement for the outgoing Subaru Tribeca, which ceased production in…
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Overview
The Santa Fe sport utility vehicle has been a bestseller for Hyundai since its debut over a decade ago, and it continues that trend of functionality and style in its latest…
2016 Ford Focus RS to Make US Debut in New York
2016 Ford Focus RS When it seemed likely that Ford would be putting forth a next-gen Ford Focus RS, one of the biggest questions on the minds of American motor…
Buick Sales Down by 12 Percent During the Second Quarter of 2018
In a market that is moving away from sedans, Buick’s sales are suffering During the second quarter of the year, Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac all experienced varying degrees of overall…
All-New Nissan GT-R Takes The New York Stage
After months of anticipation and teasing from Nissan, the 2017 Nissan GT-R has finally been revealed to the world at the New York International Auto Show. The automaker claims that…
Mitsubishi Recognized for Its Useful Website
Mitsubishi Motors Photo: Mitsubishi Motors J.D. Power recently conducted its 2020 Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study – Winter. The study found that Mitsubishi has the most useful website of all the…
5 Custom 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty Trucks Coming to SEMA
One of the five 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks fixing to light up SEMA 2019 Photo: Ford Motor Company SEMA is upon us once again, and Ford is looking…
2019 GMC Sierra Limited Overview
If you’re in the market for a new light-duty pickup, the 2019 GMC Sierra Limited is a rewarding choice. Noteworthy brawn pairs with purposeful features and a comfortable interior equipped…
Toyota Recalls 112,500 Vehicles in US
It’s been a while since our last a significant recall post, in a year that’s so far been pretty quiet on the recall front when compared to 2014. But this…
Mitsubishi Refuses to Give Up; Sales Up 1% in December 2016
Yep, Mitsubishi is still around—and it has no intention of going anywhere. If you were staying on top of current events in the automotive world about eight months ago, when…
Hyundai Kona Among Autotrader’s Best Cars for Recent Grads
Photo: Hyundai This year’s college grads are leaving school only to confront an economy hit hard by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this environment, it’s more important than…
Grappler Concept Transforms Hyundai Veloster Into Off-Road Beast
The Hyundai Veloster Grappler concept Photo: Hyundai The Hyundai Veloster isn’t the first vehicle that comes to mind for off-roading prowess, but that’s about to change. Hyundai has given its…
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Names 2019 Chrysler Pacifica a Top Pick
With more than 100 standard and available safety features, including the “superior”-rated Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Warning-Plus driver-assist technologies, the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica continues the model’s trend of…
2019 Subaru Crosstrek Overview
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek gives you the opportunity for adventure. With seating for up to five passengers and plenty of cargo space, you can tackle your next road trip with…
Pair of Dodge Demons Up for Auction This Weekend
Ready to make a deal with the Demon Photo: Mecum Auctions Late last month, the final production model of the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon was auctioned off alongside the final…
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Starts at $41,995 MSRP; Stelvio Ti Starts at $43,995
Alfa Romeo has announced that its 2018 Stelvio SUV will start at $41,995 MSRP, not including a $995 destination fee. The even more upscale Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti will start…
British Special Forces Use Toyota Land Cruisers to Fight ISIS
Photo: RM Sotheby’s You might think that the army is all about Jeeps, and if you were thinking about post-WWII America, you might be right. The world is a lot…
Dodge Sales Surpass Ram Sales for FCA in August
The Challenger managed to muscle its way up the ranks again in August So far in 2017, Ram has been the true success story of the Fiat Chrysler family. However,…
Mark Buzzell to Replace Dianne Craig as CEO of Ford Canada
Mark Buzzell has been named as the successor to Dianne Craig in the role of CEO of Ford Motor Company of Canada. Buzzell will ascend to the position of CEO…
All-in-One Energy Solution from Nissan Available Now in the UK
Photo: Nissan Nissan continues its dedication to changing the way people think about driving, how driving is powered, and how it affects the world with the release of Nissan Energy…
Lincoln Closes Out 2016 with Big December; MKX, MKC, Continental Carry Lion's Share
The Lincoln Motor Company wrapped up yet another big year in December, closing 2016 out with 12,791 vehicles sold and a year-over-year increase of 17.8% for the month. Thanks to…
New Chrysler Commercials Go Presidential with Martin Sheen and Bill Pullman
Martin Sheen and Bill Pullman reprise their presidential roles in Chrysler’s newest ad campaign Chrysler is taking advantage of the current presidential race—and President’s Day—in its newest marketing campaign, which…
Lincoln Sales Increase 8.8% in February; Continental, MKX Continue to Catch On
Lincoln Motor Company delivered sales totaling 8,744 units in February, an 8.8% year-over-year increase from sales of 8,039 units in February 2016. Lincoln’s February sales were ostensibly flush with its…
What Is Mazda Drive for Good? History of the Annual Charity Drive
Through Mazda’s Drive for Good, tens of thousands of volunteer hours are spent in communities Photo: Mazda USA via YouTube As a way to make a difference in the community,…
Ford to Announce Direct Sales Strategy with Alibaba in Hangzhou on Thursday
Ford CEO Jim Hackett Ford is expected this week to announce details of a partnership with Alibaba Group Holding in China that will bring the automaker’s vehicles directly to consumers…
Toyota Named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for 11th Consecutive Year
Toyota has always been concerned with reducing its carbon footprint—whether it’s via revolutionary vehicles like the Prius and Mirai, or through initiatives like recycling and preserving natural resources. So it’s…
SUVs, Continental Lead Lincoln in Strong June Sales
2017 Lincoln MKC Lincoln closed out the first half of 2017 with another month of solid growth, finishing June with deliveries totaling 9,275 vehicles and increasing 5.3% over sales from…
Toyota Employees Earn ‘Women in Manufacturing’ Award
Nora Arellano (left) and Lisa Lawrence Photo: ©Toyota The Manufacturing Institute (TMI), an affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), recognized two women from Toyota among the 130 recipients…
Lincoln Sales Up 4.9% in May Thanks to MKC, Continental
2017 Lincoln MKC Lincoln Motor Company sales increased 4.9% in May with a total of 10,288 vehicles delivered in the United States. Retail sales increased 9.7% for the month, giving…
Toyota Employees Clean Up for Public Lands Day
Toyota employees volunteering for National Public Lands Day in 2014 Last Saturday, volunteers across the country banded together to help make their communities cleaner places on Public Lands Day. As…
Toyota Donates to Historically Black College and Universities
The recipients of 2015’s donation gather to receive their checks Each year, the US celebrates the birthday of civil rights activist Martin Luther King with a federal holiday on the…
The Toyota Effect Film Series Premieres at New York Film Festival Convergence
You probably don’t associate Toyota with film festivals, but the automaker debuted a short film series called The Toyota Effect at the New York Film Festival (NYFF) Convergence yesterday to…
Check Out the 2015 Honda Jazz
The 2015 Honda Jazz, which is set to debut in Paris next month Honda is previewing the next-generation 2015 Jazz with some new photos, although the car won’t have its…
Genesis March Sales Show Impact of COVID-19
Photo: Genesis In a sign of the economic disruption triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, Genesis Motor America reported a steep decrease in sales for March. For the month, Genesis sold…
[VIDEO] 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Begins Shipping to Dealers
2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Begins Shipping to Dealers This is quite possibly the best car news we’ve heard all year: the all-new 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat begins shipping…
Toyota Reveals Awesome Supra Sport Top Concept
Photo: Toyota The SEMA Show ended over a month ago, but that isn’t stopping Toyota from revealing more concepts. The automaker showed off four cool builds during its official SEMA…
