Jeep Offers New Wrangler Xtreme Recon Package
The 2021 Wrangler Rubicon 392 with the Xtreme Recon Package Photo: FCA This year marks the 80th anniversary of Jeep, and in celebration of that, the brand has debuted a…
History Repeats Itself: Ford Wins at Le Mans, Beats Ferrari
Photo: Ford Performance/Twitter There is the saying that history has a way of repeating itself, and it was a saying that Ford was very much banking on when it announced…
Ford Shows Off Puma ST in Interactive Films
The Next Level sets the Ford Puma ST on an interactive journey in a series of films Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company of Europe has unleashed its latest bad cat,…
What Makes the 2021 Honda F1 Engine So Good?
Photo: Honda The first two races of the 2022 Formula 1 championship looked very good for Honda. Though the engine manufacturer is leaving the sport at the end of the…
Kia Telluriders Team Reaches Podium in 5th Annual Rebelle Rally
Sabrina Howells (left) and Alyssa Roenigk (right) represented Kia at the 2020 Rebelle Rally Photo: Kia A rally raid competition is a form of long-distance off-road racing where drivers take…
Ford Delivers First Over-the-Air Updates
Ford F-150 and Mustang Mach-E owners received over-the-air updates Photo: Ford Earlier this month, customers with the all-new 2021 Ford F-150 and Mustang Mach-E received the first over-the-air updates for…
2022 Hyundai Tucson Overview
Photo: Hyundai The 2022 Hyundai Tucson boasts a dramatic redesign both inside out for the new model year. This popular compact SUV is also roomier, more powerful, and filled with…
Ford Announces Miami as Partner City for Autonomous Vehicle Services Pilot
Ford’s vice president of Autonomous Vehicles and Electrification, Sherif Marakby, confirmed last month at the 2018 North American International Auto Show that Ford would be “testing a lot more than…
Ford Invests $1 Billion in Argo AI for Autonomous Vehicle Development
From left to right: Peter Rander, Argo AI COO; Mark Fields, Ford president and CEO; Bryan Salesky, Argo AI CEO; and Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president, Product Development and…
Kia Debuts Sleek, Blacked Out Telluride Nightfall Edition
What does the all-new Telluride Nightfall Edition look like? (Hint: Not this) Photo: Kia Since it arrived to dealerships early last year, the Kia Telluride has nabbed over 70 awards…
2021 Kia Sorento Overview
2021 Kia Sorento SX Photo: Kia The Sorento has been a part of the Kia lineup since 2002 when it debuted at the Chicago Auto Show. Over the years, the…
Surprise! Mazda Brings MX-5 RF to US Two Months Early
The first MX-5 RF sale So, originally when the MX-5 RF was introduced and priced, it was promised to appear in dealerships after the start of 2017. However, as of…
“There's No Reason” for Ford Not to Make an Everest Raptor, Which Might Mean We're Getting a Bronco Raptor
The success of the Ford F-150 Raptor has given birth to the Ranger Raptor (which may or may not come to the United States sometime down the line), so one…
Dodge, Jeep, and Ram Pull in Six 2015 Edmunds Most Popular Awards
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) recently announced that six of its vehicles (three Dodges, two Jeeps, and a Ram pickup) raked in several 2015 Edmunds Most Popular Awards. The Most Popular…
Mariela Is the Latina Toyota Jan
If you’re a fan of Toyota Jan (and who isn’t?) but wished she had a Latin flair, we’d like to introduce you to Mariela. She’s the Spanish-speaking counterpart to Laurel…
BOOK by Cadillac Expands to Dallas, Los Angeles, and Beyond
Cadillac’s luxury vehicle subscription service, BOOK, will now be available in the urban hubs of Dallas and Los Angeles. You can blame this recent development on the success of its…
Lincoln Offering New Black Label Special Edition for 2021 Navigator
2021 Lincoln Navigator Black Label Special Edition Package Photo: Lincoln The Lincoln Navigator rolls out without any major overhauls for 2021, likely saving something splashy for its midcycle refresh next…
Wheels.ca Gives 2021 Ford Bronco Nod Over Jeep Wrangler in Five Areas
Wheels.ca’s Dan Heyman gives the Ford Bronco the nod over the Jeep Wrangler on five key points Photo: Ford In August, the 2021 Ford Bronco finally hit Canada after years…
Toyota West Virginia Gets $210 Million and 100 New Jobs
Photo: Toyota On the heels of announcing the production of its 30th million vehicle in North America, Toyota is continuing to invest in U.S. manufacturing with an additional $210 million…
Audi Vehicles Can Read Traffic Lights in the U.S. Capital
While some automakers are focusing mostly on creating cars that can drive themselves, Audi has taken its research a step further and is looking into developing how vehicles, self-piloted or…
Ford F-Series Earns Best February Since 2000; Ford Motor Company Sales Fall 7%
Ford Motor Company delivered a total of 194,132 vehicles in February, a decrease of 6.9% year-over-year. Retail sales were down 8.5% at 123,073 vehicles delivered, and fleet sales fell 3.8%…
Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia Celebrates 25 Years of Operations
Photo: Toyota Since 1996, Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia has made nearly 20 million powertrains — averaging at a little over 92 powertrains per minute. In tandem with the anniversary…
FCA Makes the Odd Choice to Release a Jeep Super Bowl Commercial That Openly Criticizes Its Ram Super Bowl Commercial
FCA followed up a “Manifesto” ad with a Super Bowl spot that mocked “Manifesto” ads By now, we’re all accustomed to seeing a number of common commercial types appear during…
Ford, Alibaba Sign Letter of Intent for Three-Year Collaborative Agreement
Ford on Thursday confirmed a three-year agreement with Alibaba Group that will see the two titans “identify new opportunities to redefine consumer retail experiences and explore solutions for sustainable mobility.”…
Ford Continues Support of DAV Transportation Network with Donation of Eight Flex SUVs
Ford is committing to giving back to Americans who give of themselves to serve the country they love so dearly, and it is reaffirming that commitment by donating eight additional Flex…
Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport First Edition Sold Out
Want to reserve a 2021 Ford Bronco First Edition? You’re outta luck Photo: Ford Bad news if you balked on the 2021 Ford Bronco First Edition or Bronco Sport First…
Detroit High Schoolers Build a 1965 Ford Daytona Coupe From Scratch
What was your favorite class project in high school? Whatever it was, it almost certainly was not as cool as assembling a functional 1965 Ford Daytona Coupe from parts. That’s…
Ford Announces Partnership with Lyft to Bring Self-Driving Cars to Ride-Sharing Service
On Wednesday, Ford Motor Company announced that it is forging a partnership with rideshare provider Lyft to help create a quicker path toward self-driving cars and, as Ford Vice President of Autonomous…
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Overview
While it may often be overlooked for its similarly-named counterpart, the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is a snazzy, exciting upgrade to the basic, family-oriented Santa Fe crossover. For a little…
2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive Overview
2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive The 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive is a stylish five-door hatchback, which is powered by a 177 horsepower electric motor and it features a starting…
Bye Bye: Mitsubishi i-MiEV Leaves US Market
Say goodbye to the Mitsubishi i-MiEV—it’s leaving the United States market and it’s probably not coming back. As we saw at the start of the month, few people are likely…
Ford Announces Chinese Electrified Vehicle Strategy, Including Mondeo Energi PHEV
Ford Mondeo Energi Ford on Thursday revealed that it will launch a number of new electrified vehicles in China by 2025—including a new Mondeo Energi plug-in hybrid and a fully-electric…
Chrysler Announces Mopar Parts for the 2015 Jeep Renegade
Last week, Chrysler revealed the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, marking the vaunted brand’s first foray into the small SUV segment. As can be expected…
Ford Driving Skills for Life Kicks Off 14th Campaign in February
Ford this month kicked off the 14th year of its annual Ford Driving Skills for Life program, which aims to provide teenage drivers with the tools necessary to be safer and…
Report: Buick to Drop Verano in Favor of Crossovers
If you’ve been dreaming about owning a Buick Verano, your window of opportunity might be closing Photo: © General Motors While the Buick Regal compact sedan has long been the most affordable…
Toyota Launches 2021 Corolla Apex Edition
Photo: Toyota Toyota has announced a new special model for 2021: the Corolla Apex Edition. If the name immediately evokes battle royale video games for you, Toyota says to cast…
[VIDEO] Toyota Jan Returns in Toyotathon Holiday Commercials
We’re huge fans of Toyota Jan, AKA Laurel Coppock, here at The News Wheel. So you can imagine our excitement when we saw that Toyota had released a trio of…
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid EV Overview
The Ioniq marks the beginning of a new chapter in Hyundai’s history. Stepping out of it safe zone of predictable, gasoline-fueled compact cars and into the 21st century, Hyundai has…
2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Starts at $30,545
Photo: Volkswagen The all-new 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships in the first quarter of the year, will launch with a starting price of $30,545.…
2017 Nissan Pathfinder Makes A Splash in Dallas
This month at Dallas’ Klyde Warren Park, Nissan proudly rolled out its latest refreshed model, the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The model is set to go on sale this fall in…
Will Mitsubishi Drop Sedans in Favor of SUV Sales?
Mitsubishi Concept GC-PHEV Mitsubishi has seen better days in the US automotive market, but they automaker has made a strong comeback over the past year. The brand has also promised…
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Secures Three Car Seats in Single Row
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Photo: FCA Families with three kids who require three car seats for safe travel are faced with a limited amount of vehicle options, especially if…
Nissan Celebrates the 500,000th LEAF
Photo: Nissan Just in time for World EV Day on Sept. 8, Nissan celebrated the 500,000th LEAF rolling off its assembly line. This milestone model came out of the production…
2021 GMC Yukon Will Debut in January
Photo: GMC The long-awaited next-generation 2021 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL will finally be revealed to the public early next year. According to a report by GM Authority, GMC plans…
Two New Package Options Top List of Changes for 2019 GMC Yukon and 2019 GMC Yukon XL
The 2018 GMC Yukon Ahead of likely next-gen changes for the 2020 model year, the 2019 GMC Yukon and 2019 GMC Yukon XL will feature just a handful of updates.…
Ford to Move All Small Car Manufacturing to Mexico by 2019; Trump Responds
2016 Ford Focus Titanium Ford CEO Mark Fields told investors on Tuesday that the company intends to move all of its North American small-car manufacturing operations to Mexico “over the…
2014 Ford Escape Review : Comfortable and Affordable
Our 2014 Ford Escape review highlights the SUV’s versatility, comfort, and affordability. Ford’s smaller SUV, the Escape, didn’t experience any major upgrades this year, but—as the popular adage goes—if something…
Dodge Earns Spot in Top 10 of JD Power Study
2019 Dodge Challenger Dodge earned its highest ranking in the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM with an eighth place finish. With an 8 percent increase over last year’s…
2019 Dodge Challenger Drives Away with Three Awards from the Annual Texas Auto Roundup
2019 Dodge Challenger The 2019 Dodge Challenger has earned major bragging rights from the members of the Texas Auto Writers Association. Driving away with three major awards, including the top…
Dodge at the New York Auto Show
Ahead of the official press days for the Big Apple’s motor show next week, Chrysler Group gave us the inside scoop on what we can expect from Dodge at the…
