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Mitsubishi Makes Outlander PHEV V2H-Compatible

Mitsubishi has made the Outlander PHEV V2H-ready New Year’s Day is right around the corner, so now is about the time for compiling the ol’ list of resolutions. Somewhere very…

Toyota Canada Gets Another Plant Quality Award

Photo: Toyota Canada Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada’s South Plant has yet again been recognized for its quality. It received a J.D. Power Plant Quality Award in the J.D. Power 2021…

MLB Player Matt Kemp Adds Custom Wheels to his Mercedes G-Wagen

Professional baseball player Matt Kemp has accomplished a lot in his big league career. He’s won two Gold Glove awards, two Silver Slugger Awards, and he’s also a two-time all-star.…

Norwegian Duo Drives Ford Ranger Diesel 1,000 Miles on a Single Tank

One of the biggest impediments to the wider adoption of electric vehicle technology from a consumer standpoint is that little thing called range anxiety. With Ford expecting to launch a…

A Look Back: Why Is Toyota Discontinuing Scion?

Scion was founded in 2003 as Toyota’s youth brand. The Japanese automaker wanted to become more appealing to Millennials, and decided to do so by creating a new line of…

Toyota Announces TeenDrive365 Video Challenge Finalists

Toyota’s TeenDrive365 program teaches young drivers how to stay safe behind the wheel When you first pass your driving test, chances are you’re committed to being safe behind the wheel…

Mazda Powertrain Head Confirms Probable Plans for Rotary Engines, Sets Off Misleading Hype Barrage

It’s time to cool down the hype train, here. In the past several days, we have seen headlines crying “Mazda rotary coming in 2019!” citing an article from Automotive News…

GM Recall for 2014 Chevy and GMC SUVs

General Motors has announced a recall for a small contingent of its 2014 model year Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL SUVs to repair a potential…

2018 Nissan Armada Pricing Announced

The 2018 Nissan Armada is an absolute beast. The largest SUV in Nissan’s lineup can hold three rows of passengers comfortably for short commutes or long road trips. For the 2018…

Lincoln Navigator Revels in J.D. Power Multimedia Award Win

Lincoln Navigator’s 20-speaker Revel Ultima audio system scores with J.D. Power Photo: Lincoln J.D. Power released its 2020 U.S. Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study results in September. The 2020 Lincoln…

Ford Selling Protective Shields for Vans in Europe

Ford now sells protective shields for vans in Europe Photo: Ford Ford has launched a timely new accessory for its Transit and Tourneo vans across Europe. The automaker’s top-selling commercial…

Jay Leno’s 1968 Ford Bronco Has a Shelby GT500 V8

Jay Leno’s 1968 Ford Bronco Photo: Ford Motor Company On the evening of the final taping of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (presumably the actual last taping, not the…

Ford Driving Dreams Tour Kicks Off in Puerto Rico

Ford Motor Company Fund kicked off its Ford Driving Dreams Tour in Puerto Rico last month with an event at The Condado Plaza in San Juan. The initiative is aimed…

Ford Design Process Wrapped Up in Tape

You might not realize it yet, but the tape that’s sitting on your desk or in your junk door at home has a higher calling that hanging your teenager’s posters…

Ford Delivering $65,000 in Scholarships to NoCal Students

Ford has announced that, in collaboration with Northern California Ford Dealers, it will be awarding in excess of $65,000 in scholarships and technology prizes to 87 high- and middle-schoolers in…

Bob Dylan Croons “We Will Build Your Car” in Chrysler Super Bowl Ad

“Is there anything more American than America?” That’s the somewhat head-scratching message that begins the Chrysler Super Bowl ad, “America’s Import,” whose perplexing rationale becomes a bit clearer one when…

Ford Creating $150,000 in Driving Dreams Scholarships in Houston, San Antonio

Ford Motor Company Fund has announced two separate investments into Texas education via the Ford Driving Dreams program. Ford will provide scholarships for students in Houston and San Antonio through…

Ford Driving Dreams Generates $400,000 in Scholarships for North Texas Students

Ford Motor Company Fund and North Texas Ford Dealers announced last week that it will be donating more than $400,000 toward scholarships as part of the Ford Driving Dreams program.…

Cadillac CT5 Tops Segment in 2021 Initial Quality Study

The 2021 Cadillac CT5 Photo: Cadillac J.D. Power measures the quality of new vehicles each year in its Initial Quality Study. For the 2021 study, the 2021 Cadillac CT5 had…

Toyota Agrees to Add Android Auto in Its Cars

Toyota has been slow to add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility to its cars, but after finally caving in to the former in January, it has now reportedly done…

2022 Infiniti QX60 Revealed for Canadian Drivers

Photo: Infiniti The all-new 2022 Infiniti QX60 is headed to the Great White North. And for the latest model year, it boasts a completely reimagined design, updated technology, and even…

2022 Kia Carnival MPV Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award

2022 Kia Carnival Photo: Kia It was only six months ago that the all-new Kia Carnival MPV was introduced to the U.S. as a replacement for the Sedona minivan. Shedding…

2021 Cadillac Escalade Included on Most Improved Cars List

Photo: Cadillac The Cadillac Escalade boasts a new look and design for 2021, which earned it a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s list of The 6 Most Improved…

Will There Be a Ford Bronco Raptor? Maybe!

Imagine the iconic Raptor face on a Ford Bronco with 400 horsepower Photo: Ford The Ford Bronco, presumably just weeks away from finally making its debut, may be getting another…

BMW Is Cranking Out the BMW M2s

We have some good news for all of the patient American BMW fans waiting for the new BMW M2. The plant in Leipzig is building the BMW M2 as fast…

2019 Honda Insight Production Begins in Indiana

Honda has begun mass-producing the all-new 2019 Honda Insight at its Indiana and Ohio manufacturing plants, representing the company’s commitment to American industry as well as its increased investment in…

Ford Earns Most Best-in-Segment J.D. Power 2019 APEAL Study Awards

2019 Ford Ranger Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company earned a total of four best-in-segment J.D. Power 2019 APEAL Study Awards, more than any brand or automaker in the running.…

Ram Will Add a Mid-Size Pickup Truck to Its Lineup by 2022

The last mid-size truck that FCA sold in the U.S. was the Dodge Dakota Pickup truck sales have been on the rise during the past few years. While the Ford…

Keepin' It Green: Toyota Makes Best Global Green Brands List

Toyota Prius When you think of the greenest car brands, chances are you think of Toyota. With the success of the Prius hybrid lineup, plus additional green vehicles like the…

[VIDEO] Toyota Reveals FCV Exterior and Japan Price

Toyota Reveals FCV Exterior The long-awaited moment is finally here. After months of anticipation, Toyota has revealed the production Fuel Cell Vehicle’s (FCV) exterior for the first time, and given…

Tom Hanks Stars in New Role with Fiat as His Love Interest

Tom Hanks loves Fiats and comfortable footwear. If you follow Tom Hanks on Twitter, then you know that he posts some of the most random and puzzling tweets. He is…

2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Pricing and MPG Announced

Photo: Toyota Toyota has announced pricing and fuel economy information for the new 2020 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, which are both putting up some impressive numbers. The new 2020 Toyota…

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S Overview

Although it is a brand new model, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S has all of the qualifications and features it needs to become a hallmark of the Mercedes AMG…

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Overview

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a 7-passenger luxury SUV with a starting MSRP of $64,450. Besides offering a high-tech and luxurious interior, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class also offers…

2020 Ford Explorer Offered With Yakima Accessories

Photo: Ford Motor Company We can pretty well tell at this point that the 2020 Ford Explorer is going to be one of the most versatile vehicles on the road,…

2021 Hyundai Elantra Overview

Photo: Hyundai A mainstay in the Hyundai lineup for 30 years, the Elantra is all-new for 2021. This compact sedan’s award-winning redesign includes a fresh exterior look, better gas mileage,…

2019 GMC Yukon XL Overview

Photo: GMC Need a more room than the regular Yukon has to offer? Seat up to nine people in this bold, luxurious SUV — or fold down the seats to…

Baby Bronco May Be Called the Ford Maverick

Could this be the Ford Maverick? Don’t ask Sarah Palin Photo: Ford Motor Company What do the baby Bronco and the late James Garner potentially have in common? The name…

Ludacris Still Drives 1993 Acura Legend, Owns a Jet, Has Abs

Life is pretty good if you’re Ludacris. You’ve got multi-platinum albums to your name and blockbuster films under your belt, which has no doubt left you with more money than…

Differences Between the 2021 Cadillac CT4 and 2021 Cadillac CT5

Photo: Cadillac The 2021 Cadillac CT4 and 2021 Cadillac CT5 are twins in many regards. Here’s a guide to what sets these two sedans apart from each other. Large and…

Can Toyota Jan Defeat Betty White and Dance with the Stars?

There’s little doubt that Jan from the Toyota commercials was first created as the automaker’s take on Flo from Progressive: they both have monosyllabic names, help customers, are charming in…

Hyundai Kona Electric Tops 100,000 Sales

Photo: Hyundai A little more than two years after it hit the market, the Hyundai Kona Electric has achieved a major milestone: 100,000 sales around the world. Convenient Connectivity: Heighten…

Audi Partners with Cerence Inc. to Create New AI Voice Assistance

Prepare to connect with your Audi like never before Photo: Audi A growing aspect of automotive design is the use of artificial intelligence. This developing technology allows drivers to interact…

Fitz and The Tantrums to Headline the Jeep on the Rocks 2018 Concert

Fitz and The Tantrums will be the latest act to headline the Jeep on the Rocks concert For the past few years, the Jeep on the Rocks concert has been…

Ford is America’s Top Automaker for Hourly Employment

Ford was America’s top automaker for hourly employment last year Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company busted out its American flag and waved it all over the place Friday, announcing that…

Mitsubishi Evo Will Return…in Six Years

When Mitsubishi announced it would discontinue the Lancer Evolution, fans around the world sighed in disappointment, and when Mitsubishi began to show signs of a reemergence after Nissan bought a…

UPDATE: WALK THE MOON to Join Fitz and The Tantrums on Stage During this Year's Jeep on the Rocks Concert

This year marks the first time that two acts have headlined the Jeep on the Rocks concert Just a few weeks ago, The News Wheel reported that the band Fitz…

2015 Hyundai Sonata Overview

Familiarize yourself with the sleek and stylish new Hyundai Sonata The 2015 Hyundai Sonata is redesigned for 2015, including a larger cabin and more refined design. In addition, a new…

2014 Honda Accord Sedan Overview

The biggest addition to the Honda Accord for the 2014 model year is a pair of hybrids to the powertrain lineup. The 2014 Honda Accord is now available as a…

Vijay Sankaran Opting Not to Rejoin Ford

Despite the cheery message above, Vijay Sankaran will not return to Ford Photo: Ford Update (11/20): On Friday, Ford announced that Vijay Sankaran has opted not to return to Ford.…