Toyota Teams Up With SoftBank on Driverless Car Project
In the autonomous vehicle business, partnerships are everything. The cost and complexity of developing self-driving technology is such that auto and tech companies are striking alliances left and right in…
Custom Nissan Patrol with Backseat Center Steering
To get ahead with car buyers, automakers are looking for ways to innovate their vehicles to create something that their competitors can’t match. The term “one of a kind” is…
Nissan in Nigeria: Ready for Growth
The Patrol becomes the first vehicle built by Nissan in Nigeria The production of a Nissan Patrol at the Lagos, Nigeria assembly plant made Nissan the first major manufacturer to…
2022 Buick Encore GX Overview
Photo: Buick The Buick Encore GX is more than a bigger version of the Encore — it also boasts a more powerful engine and additional amenities. Here’s a look at…
Ford Sees Best-Ever July Sales as F-150, Transit Hit Record Highs
While the US auto industry saw a down month in July, Ford Motor Company of Canada saw no such symptoms of slowing. In fact, last month saw Ford’s best July…
New 2023 Ford Escape Adds ST-Line, SYNC 4
The new 2023 Ford Escape gets three ST-Line options Photo: Ford The Ford Escape gets a solid refresh for 2023 with some nice new bells and whistles. Probably the loudest…
Multiple Kia Models Earn 2022 Total Quality Impact Awards
2022 Kia K5 Photo: Kia Kia is no stranger to winning awards and the brand was recognized yet again in the Strategic Vision 2022 Total Quality Impact study. In fact,…
Honda Civic Type R in Ohio Spotted Again [PHOTOS]
Someone’s spotted another (well, probably the same) Honda Civic Type R in Ohio! Sometimes, it feels a little tough being based in Ohio, the state that The News Wheel calls…
Hyundai Ioniq Wins U.S. News Awards for Best Hybrid Car, Best Plug-In Hybrid
Photo: Hyundai U.S. News editors examined the Hyundai Ioniq lineup and liked what they saw, awarding the Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid as the best vehicles in their segments…
Toyota Supra Manual Will Start at $53,595
Photo: Toyota The most highly anticipated new feature of the 2023 Toyota Supra is its manual transmission, which up until this point wasn’t available on the A91-generation car. The Toyota…
Ford Employee Built a Bronco Sculpture Out of Snow
Jacob DiMaria built a full-size Ford Bronco out of snow Photo: Ford With all the snow that got dumped across the country in February, there were plenty of snowpeople and…
What Are the Differences Between the GMC Terrain and the GMC Acadia?
The 2022 GMC Terrain Photo: GMC If you’re shopping for an SUV from GMC, the 2022 Terrain and 2022 Acadia are two of the brand’s most prominent options. While each…
Garfield the Cat Appears in Korean Ads for the Hyundai IONIQ
If there’s one cartoon character who embodies our laziness and pessimism about the world, it’s Garfield the cat. Despite his comfortable lifestyle, this orange tabby cat created by Jim Davis…
Audi Deploys C-V2X Tech to Make Highways Safer in Virginia
Photo: Audi Driving on the highway can be somewhat dangerous depending on where you are. From high speed limits to suddenly closed lanes and drivers being distracted, it’s a combination…
Explained: What Do the Names of the Ford Models Mean?
While the names of Ford’s vehicles aren’t nearly as unusual as other automakers’ lineups–with most of the American automaker’s titles being actual English words–many of the names actually involve interesting…
Ford Demonstrates Towing Capabilities of F-150 All-Electric Prototype
The Ford F-150 all-electric prototype Photo: Ford Motor Company At the start of the year, Jim Farley confirmed what many had already suspected — that Ford is hard at work…
Nissan cube is Dead in Canada, May Die in US Next
R.I.P., dude. Without a doubt, one of the most polarizing vehicles on the market is the Nissan cube. Some love it, some hate it, but nearly everyone has an opinion…
FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne Would 'Love' Dodge Return to NASCAR
In 2012, Dodge announced it was leaving NASCAR. Before it walked out the door, however, it won the Drivers’ Championship with Brad Keselowski and Team Penske, leaving many fans grumbling…
2023 Cadillac XT5 Overview
2023 Cadillac XT5 Photo: Cadillac Now in its sixth model year, the 2023 Cadillac XT5 arrives with a few new exterior colors, updated infotainment tech, and a standard compact spare…
This Special Gundam Toyota Car Based on Char Anzable Deserves Your Attention
The relationships between automotive marketing and pop culture lend themselves to a lot of possibilities for crossover promotions. From celebrity endorsements by the likes of Godzilla to animated promotions borrowing from…
2019 Kia Sorento Named to US News’ List of 25 Cars with the Best Safety Features
2019 Kia Sorento Safety features and driver assist technologies are a high priority for drivers, and according to U.S. News & World Report, the 2019 Kia Sorento is definitely worth…
Toyota Mirai Goes 1,000 KM with One Tank of Hydrogen
Photo: Toyota On Wednesday, May 26, a second-generation Toyota Mirai set a new world record for distance driven with one fill of hydrogen. The journey started at a hydrogen station…
Ford Recycles 1.2 Billion Plastic Bottles Every Year for Parts
Photo: Ford Motor Company You’re a reasonable person who tries to avoid overusing single-use plastics but always recycles whenever you do. Because that’s a reasonable thing for reasonable people to…
Ram 1500 TRX Takes Home Truck of the Year Title
2021 Ram 1500 TRX Photo: FCA The Ram 1500 TRX may be new to its segment, but the truck made quite an impression, earning a notable accolade. The editors at…
Ford Ranger Raptor Wins 4×4 of the Year in Australia
Photo: Ford Motor Company The all-new Ford Ranger Raptor, which is lamentably not available in the United States (at least not for another generation, perhaps), took home the title of…
