What is EcoBoost?
What is EcoBoost? When exploring new Ford vehicles, the Ford EcoBoost engine option is often available on our favorite cars. Although we may know that these engines are more fuel…
BMW i3 Beats Up Cadillac CTS
When shopping for a smaller vehicle, an alarm bell starts going off in a prospective buyer’s head, wondering if the compact ride can stand up to a beating from the…
Nissan Japan Employees Join Habitat for Humanity in Tohoku
20 Nissan employees in Japan are hard at work in the Tohoku region of Japan, working with Habitat for Humanity to restore the region to a state comparable to that…
Nissan Is Among Top 25 Noteworthy Companies for Diversity
Nissan Is Among Top 25 Noteworthy Companies for Diversity Earlier this week, Nissan announced that it was named to DiversityInc’s list of 25 Noteworthy Companies for diversity. This marks the…
Nissan Expands Popular Midnight Edition Package
Last week, Nissan used the solar eclipse to try and boost its social media presence and gain it a spot in news headlines reporting on the popular event. First of…
Chrysler Group’s LGBT Workplace Policies, Benefits Earn It Perfect Score
Chrysler Group’s LGBT Workplace Policies, Benefits Earn It Perfect Score from HRC The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released its annual report, detailing how well employers treat and provide for their…
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Overview
The 2016 Santa Fe Sport is a crossover SUV with a starting MSRP of $24,950. In addition, the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport comes designed with two available trims, the Santa…
Toyota is Making a WRC-Inspired Yaris Hot Hatch and We Can’t Wait
We’ve known for a while that Toyota Gazoo Racing was prepping the little Yaris hatchback for the World Rally Championship (WRC), but little did we realize how excited we would…
Acura Announces “NSX Insider Experience” Factory Tour for Customers
Boy, you really get what you pay for when you buy a $160,000 Acura NSX, huh? Not only does each purchase of the acclaimed and long-awaited hybrid supercar come with…
Nissan Shows Its Pride At Gay Softball World Series
Here at The News Wheel, we often talk about the good work that Nissan does in its communities. The company works hard to make sure as many people as possible benefit…
Art and the Lincoln Brand on Display in Miami
In order to make the Lincoln brand more appealing to a new generation of consumers, the luxury brand has leaned heavily on the power of art. A recent New York…
No Plans to Revive Honda F1 Factory Team, Says Yamamoto
Photo: Honda Honda F1’s managing director says the manufacturer has no plans to revive its Formula One factory team despite incoming budget caps that should, in theory, make it easier…
2013 Chrysler 200 Convertible Overview
2013 Chrysler 200 Convertible There are no major changes for the 2013 Chrysler 200 Convertible. 2013 Chrysler 200 Convertible Exterior While the 2013 Chrysler 200 Convertible might be one of…
Differences Between the 2021 GMC Acadia and 2021 GMC Terrain
Upcoming GMC Terrain Denali Photo: GMC The 2021 GMC Acadia and 2021 GMC Terrain both offer family-friendly amenities and plenty of modern technology. Despite their similarities, the two SUVs offer…
Cadillac V-Series Blackwing Getting Forged Magnesium Wheels
Cadillac V-Series Blackwing first to offer magnesium alloy wheels Photo: General Motors This month in “Cadillac slowly gives up the goods on the 2022 V-Series Blackwing,” it’s been revealed that…
Acura Launches New “30 Years Young” Ad Campaign
This year marks Acura’s 30th anniversary, and to celebrate the occasion, the luxury automaker is launching a new marketing campaign designed to showcase its history while reaffirming its status as…
Ford Investing $200M to Transform Flat Rock into Dedicated AV Hub; Production of 300-Mile Electric Crossover Shifts to Mexico
Ford Motor Company is going all in on autonomous vehicles, and it intends to turn its Flat Rock Assembly Plant into a focused “AV center of excellence.” In order to…
Mitsubishi Has Its Best May Sales Month in Over a Decade
The Mitsubishi Outlander appeared to be a major factor for the brand’s impressive sales Thanks to an extra selling day and hefty Memorial Day incentives, May turned out to be…
2019 Cadillac XT4 to Offer an Available Trailering Package
Some Cadillac fans rave about the 2019 XT4 crossover’s sporty looks and posh cabin. Others gravitate toward the model’s eco-friendly mileage, rated at 30 mpg on the highway. Now, there’s one more feature…
Differences between the 2022 Cadillac XT5 and the 2022 GMC Acadia
Photo: Cadillac The 2022 Cadillac XT5 and 2022 GMC Acadia are both popular mid-size SUVs that offer upscale luxury trims. They offer the same engines and share many of the…
Mazda Introduces Skyactiv-D Diesel Engine for the Mazda3…in the UK
So close. We were surprised at the first part of that headline as well, especially given that Mazda‘s managing executive officer in charge of research and development and cost innovation…
Buick Confirms It’s Phasing Out the Verano
US consumers who were hoping to see a second-generation Verano will have to look elsewhere Photo: © General Motors Despite winning its fourth consecutive 5-Year Cost to Own Award from…
2016 Audi A4 Overview
2016 Audi A4 Audi’s official web site lists the starting MSRP of the 2016 A4 sedan at $35,900 and that somehow doesn’t seem too expensive for a vehicle as stylish as…
Differences Between the Buick Encore GX and the GMC Terrain
2022 GMC Terrain Photo: GMC GMC and Buick are two of General Motors’ upscale brands. So how do their small SUVs stack up against each other? Here’s a look at…
2022 Cadillac XT5 Overview
Photo: Cadillac The Cadillac XT5 was introduced in 2015 at both the Los Angeles Auto Show and Dubai Auto Show. The compact luxury crossover currently sits between the XT4 and…
Ford Moves to Challenge Lynk & Co. Trademark for Sounding Too Much Like Lincoln
Let’s play a word association game. See the words: Lynk & Co. What is the first thing that comes to mind? An as-yet-unreleased spin-off in the Legend of Zelda franchise? The…
Honda Named ‘Best Overall Brand,’ ‘Best Value Brand,’ and ‘Most Refined Brand’ of 2018
Honda is winning so many automotive awards that we’re now convinced that if everyone actually paid attention to awards, every car on the road would be a new Honda. After…
Nissan Reveals 2018-spec GT-R NISMO GT3, Confirms Entry in 2018-19 Formula E Championship
Nissan and NISMO this month confirmed that it will become the first Japanese automaker to join the ABB FIA Formula E Championship while outlining its motorsport plans for the upcoming…
2017 Honda Civic EX Wins KBB Best Auto Tech Award
The tech-savvy interior of the 2017 Honda Civic Sedan The Honda Civic is truly the La-La Land of cars, in the sense that it’s been winning a lot of awards…
Toughening Up the Ford Customer Experience
Ford recently chose Elena Ford at its chief customer experience officer to improve the Ford customer experience. The automaker continues to add millions of new customers each year in the…
Lincoln Extends Monochromatic Package Across SUV Lineup
The Lincoln SUV lineup in Infinite Black with the Monochromatic Package Photo: Lincoln Last year, Lincoln Motor Company added a new package to its Navigator lineup that was focused on…
Honda May Bring S660 Roadster to America
The Honda S660 After selling out in Japan just four months after going on sale, the pint-sized Honda S660 mid-engine sports car may be coming to the US market. “We’re…
2017 Ford Escape Coming in May, Starting at $23,600
Ford today confirmed that the all-new 2017 Escape will begin its nationwide rollout in May, serving the two-fold purpose of launching both SYNC Connect and FordPass integration. The new Escape…
Cadillac V-Series Cars Get ‘Blackwing’ Upgrade
If you’re a Cadillac customer, you typically value luxury and quality above all else. With the brand’s V-Series of cars, you get all that plus an extra scoop of sporty…
Jay Leno Drives a Motorcycle-Powered 1964 Honda S600 Hot Rod
As he points out in the most recent installment of Jay Leno’s Garage, comedian and car aficionado Jay Leno already owns a gorgeous vintage Honda S600 roadster, which he featured…
Toyota Takes a Peek at Microsoft's Connected Car Patents
Each year, auto manufacturing companies get ever closer to becoming software companies in their quest to build road-going autonomous vehicles. Today’s manually-driven cars are already high tech—from the complex infotainment…
2016 Kia Sedona Overview
The 2016 Kia Sedona puts a major twist on the minivan segment. With a variety of luxurious features and a long list of standard technologies, the 2016 Sedona will make…
Four Kia Models Named to US News’ List of 24 Affordable Family Cars
2018 Kia Sedona If you’re on the hunt for a budget- and family-friendly car, you might want to consider a Kia, as four of the automaker’s offerings just made U.S.…
2018 Mazda CX-5 Overview
In a world saturated with boring beigemobiles, Mazda has become a beacon for interesting, fun vehicles, none of which sell better than the Mazda CX-5, back once again for 2018.…
2014 Cadillac Escalade Overview
The pinnacle of full-size luxury SUV has long been the Cadillac Escalade, and that isn’t changing for 2014. The 2014 Cadillac SUV boasts standard 18-inch alloy wheels, which serve to…
Ford on Attending 2019 Geneva Motor Show: Nah, We're Good
The 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt made its European debut at the 2018 Geneva show Ford to Geneva: See ya, wouldn’t wanna be ya. The Detroit automaker confirmed last week to…
Honda Reliability ‘Has Come a Long Way,’ Toro Rosso Says
Franz Tost, team principal for the Scuderia Toro Rosso Formula One team, says that Honda has come a long way in terms of reliability and have “exceed expectations” with the…
Honda Seeks To Make “Designated Texter” A Thing, Creates Music Video To Do So
The explosion of ridesharing apps like Lyft and Uber has largely replaced the need for designated drivers, making it easier and safer than ever for sad sacks to drink alone.…
FCA CEO Says Jeep and Ram Strong Enough to Stand Alone
Jeep’s an independent automaker and it don’t need no FCA Without a doubt, Ram and Jeep are Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s most profitable brands. However, are they strong enough to stand…
Cadillac Escalade Makes Great Choice for Tall People
2021 Cadillac Escalade Photo: Cadillac Cabin space that comfortably accommodates you and your passengers is important whether you and your crew are traveling short or long distances. If you are…
Red Bull Honda Deal Could Be Already Done
Will Red Bull Racing choose Honda or Renault as its engine supplier for the 2019 Formula One championship? It’s the question that’s on everyone’s lips this summer, but according to…
Planned Road Upgrades Reveal Scale of New Mazda/Toyota Plant
Mazda and Toyota have been working on a joint manufacturing plant in Alabama for some time. However, as the companies have been working on the $1.6 billion facility, covering hundreds…
Honda Earns Fifth KBB.com Best Value Brand Award
The 2016 Honda Civic on display at the Chicago Auto Show For the fifth time, Honda has been named the automotive industry’s “Best Value Brand” in Kelley Blue Book’s 2016…
Honda Aims to Kick Off 2019 F1 Season With Third-Best Engine
Honda motorsport boss Masashi Yamamoto says the company is making a big effort to catch the frontrunners ahead of the 2019 Formula One season, and that it aims to have…
Nissan Maxima Holds On To Its Value
When we make investments in cars, we hope that they will last us a long time. If we end up wanting a newer model, either because of better technology or…
