New Ford Puma Gets Mild Hybrid Options, Crazy Trim Names
The new Ford Puma Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford seems poised to shake up the status quo a bit with its new Puma, which is rolling out in Europe as…
Toyota Pledges $1 Million to Support Texans
Photo: Toyota Motor North America Toyota Motor North America has pledged $1 million in relief for victims of the winter storm that recently collapsed the Texas electrical grid and left…
2021 Mazda CX-3 Overview
Photo: Mazda Holding a spot in the Mazda lineup between the Mazda3 Hatchback and the Mazda CX-30, the Mazda CX-3 offers a decent suite of standard features at an affordable…
2019 Chicago Auto Show Photo Gallery: Check Out All of the Buick Vehicles at This Year’s Show
Buick showcased a variety of popular models in its 2019 lineup at this year’s Chicago Auto Show, from the sporty Regal GS to stylish crossover and SUV models including the…
Lexus Super Bowl Ad Features RC Lexus RC (and a Real One)
Photo: Lexus While the second Lexus Super Bowl ad, titled “Let’s Play”, may not have been popular with viewers, it plays off the RC name with remote controlled Lexus RC350’s…
Cadillac Set to Receive a “Disproportionate” Share of GM's Upcoming Electric Vehicles
Cadillac’s future is looking quite “shocking” A few months ago, The News Wheel reported that Buick would likely lead the charge toward GM’s electric future, receiving many of the 20 all-electric…
Mazda Achieves Year-Over-Year Sales Increase Despite Pandemic
Photo: Mazda We all know that 2020 wasn’t the best year for the auto industry — or much of anything else, really. Despite that, Mazda North American Operations managed to…
Former Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne Dies at Age 66
Sergio Marchionne: 1952-2018 Sergio Marchionne, the former CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, died earlier today after suffering from complications that arose following a recent shoulder surgery. Marchionne was 66 years…
Ford Sales Down, Lincoln Sales Up in Canada in May
2015 Lincoln MKC Ford Motor Company of Canada reported a sales decrease of 8.5% overall in May with 29,052 vehicles sold. Despite lagging sales, the automaker reported a number of…
Hyundai Developing Futuristic Exoskeleton, Brings World Closer to Becoming Sci-Fi Blockbuster
If you’re as geeky as I am, you probably watched Iron Man in 2008 and thought, “Man, would that suit be cool to have!” Or you saw Aliens as a…
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Overview
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the perfect first luxury car for someone looking to break into the segment. While not Mercedes’ most expensive option, it…
[VIDEO] Toyota Yaris Hybrid Singalong Commercial
Toyota Yaris Hybrid Singalong Commercial: The Musical City It’s no secret that Toyota enjoys making quirky commercials for its vehicles. These ads are definitely memorable and unique, which leaves us…
2014 Infiniti QX60 Overview
Despite its new name, the 2014 Infiniti QX60 is not a new model. Its exterior is almost identical to last year’s JX35, which is far from a bad thing. The…
Nissan and City Football Group Announce Five-Year Parternship
Nissan and City Football Group have signed a five-year agreement that will make Nissan the Official Automotive Partner of City Football Group. For those not in the know, CFG is…
2021 INFINITI QX50 Gets High-Tech Updates
Photo: INFINITI For the 2021 model year, the INFINITI QX50 has gained additional content and updated pricing. Among the changes, you’ll find more standard safety technology, new exterior options, and…
2014 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan Overview
The 2014 CTS-V Sedan brings drama to the road with dynamically cut angles and beautiful exterior lines. Dual-Outlet Exhaust reminds everyone that sees the sedan of the power laying just…
Construction Begins at Mercedes West Coast Regional Facility
Mercedes-Benz has begun construction on their new Mercedes West Coast regional facility in Long Beach, which will serve as the new home of the company’s Vehicle Preparation Center, Western Region…
2017 Honda HR-V Overview
Honda introduced its updated HR-V subcompact crossover for the 2016 model year and it instantly became a hit, moving 82,041 units in the US last year alone. While this model…
Ford F-150 Only Pickup to Make Consumer Reports' List of Vehicles Most Likely to Reach 200,000 Miles
Of all the qualities considered by pickup truck shoppers — as well as car, SUV, and minivan shoppers for that matter — longevity tends to rank pretty high with such…
2013 Toyota Sequoia Overview
2013 Toyota Sequoia overview The 2013 Toyota Sequoia drops the previous model’s smaller base V8 engine in favor of the powerful 5.7-liter V8. Additionally, the 2013 Sequoia has the option…
[Photos] 2020 Lincoln Corsair ‘Cursus’ Out the Competition
Photo: Lincoln Motor Company The all-new 2020 Lincoln Corsair made its world debut at the 2019 New York International Auto Show this week, completing Lincoln’s quest to have one of…
An Executive Legacy: History of Hyundai Motor Co CEOs & Their Impacts
The leadership of a company has a substantial impact on the direction, success, and legacy of that business. Even after a CEO leaves their position, their influence has forever shaped…
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Named Best Truck At Miami Competition
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon The 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon won the honor of Best Truck at the “Topless in Miami Presented by Haartz” convertible and panoramic sunroof competition. This is…
2018 Volkswagen Atlas Overview
Volkswagen has introduced the 2018 Atlas with a nifty slogan: “this size fits all.” While the full-size SUV provides drivers with 96.8 cubic feet of storage space and seating for up…
AJAC Names 2020 Nissan LEAF PLUS Green Car of the Year
2020 Nissan LEAF PLUS Photo: Nissan For 2020, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada has singled out the Nissan LEAF PLUS as the Green Car of the Year. Last year,…
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Overview
Volkswagen makes well-engineered, robust vehicles, and the Tiguan crossover is no exception. Sharing the same platform as the VW Golf, this two-row seater is celebrating its 10-year production anniversary with a new…
Mazda Lengthens Cleaning and Maintenance Program for Healthcare Workers
Photo: Mazda During the pandemic, hardworking healthcare heroes need all of the support they can get. Back in April, Mazda gave a helping hand to healthcare workers by offering the…
Is the Nissan Qashqai Coming to America?
Nissan Qashqai The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover that bears a strong resemblance to the Nissan Rogue, but it is actually smaller. The model, built at Nissan’s Sunderland Plant in…
Rough and Tumble Kia Forte Koup Set for SEMA Show Debut
The Kia Forte Koup Mud Bogger is representing the American South in Kia’s SEMA lineup Kia has a list of six special edition models set for the SEMA Show later…
Honda N600 Restoration Documentary “Serial One” Now on YouTube
Honda is making a concerted effort to celebrate its legacy lately, beginning with its “Kokoro” video series and continuing with today’s launch of a documentary series about the restoration of…
#ThisIsLoyalty Remains Loyal: Hyundai Motors Continues College Football Endorsement
Sports! Sports everywhere! Enthusiasm and team pride! And cars! Three cheers for advertising! Fall is approaching quickly and the air is filled with anticipation for the return of college football.…
2016 BMW X5 Overview
The mid-size SUV field is pretty crowded, and the 2016 BMW X5 does what it can to stand out from the crowd. Critics and drivers agree that it is a…
Get a Taste of Home Cooking with the “Nissan Family Cookbook”
Photo: Nissan Like all of 2020, the holidays were more than a little unorthodox — but Nissan wanted to bring a taste of tradition back to the season. To do…
Chrysler NAIAS Display: The Underrated Automaker Does It Right
I absolutely loved Chrysler’s section. All four core vehicle brands were well represented, and even Fiat didn’t look too bad. We first stopped at the Chrysler display, where they were…
Film Director Works on Special Automotive Father's Day Project
A son and father bond behind the wheel in this short film project Editor’s Note: When The News Wheel first ran this story on June 19, the article reported that…
[Watch] Ohio Couple Loves Versatility of Ford Transit Wagon
Ford released a video that profiles a Midwestern family and their relationship with the automaker’s new Transit passenger wagon. In the three-minute, 44-second video released on Friday, Matt and Beth…
New Ford Focus ST is Faster, Better, Still Not Coming to America
2019 Ford Focus ST Photo: Ford Motor Company At this point, if you’re an American Focus ST enthusiast still processing and compartmentalizing the fact that the next-gen version isn’t coming to the…
[Photos] Ford Takes Reebok FitTruck on Tour This Fall
The FitTruck, a Ford Transit decked out in a Reebok livery and packed to the gills with fitness equipment, is hitting the road this fall to bring various instructors from…
Euro-Spec Ford Transit, Transit Custom Now Offered with Pedestrian Detection
Ford has announced that Pedestrian Detection technology, which uses a camera and radar to detect pedestrians in the road and apply the brakes preemptively, is now available for Transit and…
Women Living in Ford Vans Enjoy Freedom, Flexibility
Teri Lou Dantzler is one of three women comfortably living in Ford vans Matt Foley, a character portrayed by the late, great Chris Farley on Saturday Night Live in the…
Ford EcoGuide Coaches Drivers on How to Be More Efficient
Photo: Ford Motor Company In an effort to help commercial fleet operators save money and cut down on the number of times drivers have to stop and fuel up, Ford…
Ford Triples Charging Network in UK for Mustang Mach-E
Ford Mustang Mach-E arriving in the UK with larger charging network Photo: Ford The all-new Mustang Mach-E is arriving across the United Kingdom, and Ford wants to make sure that…
May Mazda Sales Increase 22.5 Percent
The Mazda CX-5 enjoyed its best May ever this past month May Mazda sales totaled 28,731 vehicles, which amounts to a 22.5 percent year-over-year increase and the best month of May…
2019 Honda CR-V Arrives in Dealership at $24,350
The new 2019 Honda CR-V has arrived in dealerships as it strives to continue its run as one of the highest-selling utility vehicles in the United States. Pricing will start…
Calm Mazda August Sales Conceal Powerful Undercurrents
Mazda North America Operation’s sales for August 2018, on the surface, seem pretty calm. In total, it sold 25,816 vehicles, a decrease of 0.1 percent versus last August and a…
Toyota Trademarks Prius Prime Name
Spy shots of the 2016 Toyota Prius Photo: Indian Autos Blog The automotive industry is filled with reports floating around that invariably grab the interest of journalists and create all…
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Overview
The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander is a top-tier family vehicle. With seating for up to seven passengers and additional underfloor cargo storage, you can fit the entire family and all of…
Ford Adds Wheelchair Lift to Employee Shuttle Service
FEDA chairperson and climate interior architect Emily Obert (left) checks out a campus shuttle service van recently modified to include a new wheelchair lift. Gresham Driving Aids owner Bill Dillon…
Volkswagen Unveils New American SUV
This week, Volkswagen unveiled its latest model, and it truly is all-American. The VW Atlas is the largest SUV the automaker has ever built in America, and it is certainly…
Racing-Inspired Solus Genesis Coupe Pits Hyundai Against Performance Brands at SEMA 2015
At least year’s SEMA Show, the Hyundai Genesis was a major player, arriving as a 1,000-horsepower BTR-tuned Coupe and a supercharged AR550 Genesis from ARK Performance. For the 2015 SEMA…
