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Ford Says 2020 Escape is ‘Built Street Smart’ in New Commercials

Two new commercials hail the 2020 Ford Escape as “Built Street Smart” Photo: Ford Motor Company According to a series of new TV ads, the all-new Ford Escape is “Built…

2016 Audi A7 Overview

The Audi A7 has been refreshed for this model year. This powerful luxury sedan is ready to rule the road with you behind the wheel. Check out its features below…

2019 Honda Insight Named ‘Green Car of the Year’

Green Car Journal has named the 2019 Honda Insight its 2019 Green Car of the Year at the Los Angeles Auto Show, marking the fourth time Honda wins the award.…

Ford Kicks Off Landscaping Revitalization at Dearborn World Headquarters

Ford is in the midst of renovating its World Headquarters Campus, a decade-long project that will turn the automaker and mobility company’s Dearborn facilities upgraded to be more cutting-edge, eco-friendly,…

Inaugural Ford STEAM Day Event in Dearborn an Overwhelming Success

Ford Motor Company last month held its first-ever Ford STEAM Day event at World Headquarters in Dearborn. The event, hosted by the Ford STEAM Council, saw registrations totaling around 600…

Take the Honda Fit Challenge and Win a 2015 Fit

Need a way to kill some time this afternoon and  get yourself eligible to win an all-new 2015 Honda Fit? Then you absolutely need to take the Honda Fit Challenge.…

French Army Buys 1,000 Ford Rangers for Fleet

The new Ford Ranger There are really any number of bad France/America jokes that one can make when approaching the news that the French Army has opted to replace 1,000…

Toyota Sets the Pace Ahead of Competitive 2023 WEC Season

Photo: Toyota Toyota Gazoo Racing ended the World Endurance Championship Prologue fastest overall in three of the four pre-season testing sessions, with José María López and Brendon Hartley setting the…

BMW Smart Charging App Could Help You Save $400 Per Year

BMW Smart Charging App BMW is launching a new Smart Charging App that could help BMW i customers save as much as $400 every year on their electric bills. It…

Honda Releases Full Details for Honda e Electric City Car

Photo: Honda Honda has finally released the details for the new e electric city car that has been putting modern hatchback designs to shame ever since it was first introduced…

Cadillac Launches Next-Generation XTS Sedan in China

A second chance can be a wonderful thing, and the success of the Cadillac XTS in 2017 is proof positive of that point. Despite having been marked for discontinuation with…

Which 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Level is Right for You?

Photo: GM The GMC Sierra comes in a wide range of trims, which run the gamut from practical workhorses to upscale show ponies. Want to know which model will best…

New BMW M5 Makes its Debut in “Need for Speed Payback”

The secret’s out of the box now. Literally. Earlier this year in June, Porsche chose a very unique venue for the debut of its 2018 911 GT2 RS vehicle: E3. During…

Honda Civic Type R Debuts in Paris, Looks Pretty Awesome

The world just got its first look at the next-generation Honda Civic Type R, which will be the company’s first truly global Type R (and yes, anxious Americans, “global” includes…

Nissan Turns Up The Heat With EV Ambassador

It seems as if electric vehicles, or EVs, are finally cool. Even if they are not quite there yet, Nissan just gave the green cars a big boost by naming…

Ford F-Series Secures 40th Straight Year of Sales Supremacy

To the surprise of almost no one, Ford accomplished the unprecedented in 2016 when its F-Series secured an astounding 40th consecutive year as the best-selling truck in America and a…

Nissan Sport Sedan named Best Concept at NAIAS by Autoweek

Nissan’s Sport Sedan Concept was named the Best Concept at NAIAS by Autoweek Last week, Nissan unveiled its exciting (and also orange) Sport Sedan Concept at the 2014 North American…

GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 Makes Top 10 List of Autotrader’s Coolest Cars for Winter 2020

2020 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 Photo: GMC Roads covered in ice and snow are challenges you have to face in winter. Choosing the right vehicle, like the 2020 GMC Sierra…

Nissan Provides 13 LEAFs for Vehicle-to-Grid Program

Nissan provided 13 LEAFs to aid in a vehicle-to-grid program at the LA Air Force Base On the same day that Nissan announced that it would be bringing the popular…

Ford Sales Rise in August on Strength of F-Series, SUVs

Ford Motor Company saw its sales rise 4.1 percent in August with 218,504 vehicles sold across the United States. Retail sales were up 1.1 percent at 165,794 vehicles delivered, fleet…

Knowsley Safari Park Adds Special Nissan LEAF to Fleet

Knowsley Safari Park The Learning and Discovery Team at Knowsley Safari Park near Liverpool has added a special Nissan LEAF to their fleet in order to better promote sustainability and environmental…

Increase in 2014 Nissan LEAF Domestic Content

2014 Nissan LEAF According to Green Car Reports, Nissan has upped the amount of North American content used in its Nissan LEAF, making it more competitive in that regard with…

2018 GMC Canyon Overview

The 2018 GMC Canyon is built to perform, but it offers more than just capability. Its diesel engine earns a best-in-class fuel economy rate of 30 mpg on the highway.…

New BMW Z4 Rumored to Make Its World Debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Could BMW’s mysterious performance model be the long-awaited BMW Z4? During Monterey Car Week last year, the BMW Concept 8 Series Coupe made its North American debut at the Pebble Beach…

Kia Soul and Its Impressive Tech Recognized by J.D. Power

Make some more room on the awards shelf, Kia! Photo: Kia Motors Marketing research company J.D. Power recently released its 2019 rankings for vehicles across all segments and automakers, ranging…

2021 GMC Yukon AT4 Adds New Premium Plus Package

The 2021 GMC Yukon AT4 Photo: GMC The GMC Yukon was completely redesigned for the 2021 model year, offering a more spacious interior, new powertrain options, and the new AT4…

2019 Buick Encore Overview

The 2019 Buick Encore is an affordable, luxurious compact crossover filled with the latest technology and an abundance of customizable features and amenities. With a starting MSRP of $23,200, the…

2015 Honda Fit Price Leak Suggests Marginal Jump in MSRP

2015 Honda Fit at the Chicago Auto Show. If you’re anything like us, you’re extremely excited about the 2015 Honda Fit. Like, really excited. One might even say that you’re…

2014 Jeep Cherokee Shipping Out to Dealers

2014 Jeep Cherokee shipping out to dealers and hitting the road soon. Those of you who have been patiently waiting for the arrival of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee don’t have…

Cadillac to Debut Electric Brake Wear Sensors on 2019 CT6

A new model year brings with it an abundance of new makes as well as updated features and tech. Cadillac is no exception. Besides adding the XT4 crossover to its…

Ford China Labor Union Wins Best Union Award

Photo: Ford Motor Company For the fifth year in a row, the Ford China Labor Union took home the Best Union Award from the Shanghai Foreign Service Group Union. In…

2021 Cadillac XT4 Overview

Photo: Cadillac As the entry-level SUV in Cadillac’s lineup, the 2021 XT4 is meant to deliver signature styling alongside a relatively affordable price tag. For the latest model year, this…

Cadillac Escala Rumored to Officially Enter Production in 2021

If these rumors are true, then this beauty might one day appear on your driveway One of Cadillac’s most talked-about vehicles isn’t even in the automaker’s current model lineup. Ever since…

Ford to Build Mustang Mach-E in China

Changan Ford will build the Mustang Mach-E domestically for China Photo: Ford As part of its push to grow in the world’s largest new car market, Ford Motor Company will…

Ladies' Choice: How Dodge Used Gender to Sell A Car

Despite popular beliefs, women are an important part of the automotive industry. A recent study has found that women play a leading role in 85% of car-buying purchases, and The News…

Elvis' Pink Cadillac Travels 4,400 Miles To Be Displayed In London

Elvis’ 1955 pink Cadillac Fleetwood 60. Photo: Malcolm Surgenor Elvis’ 1955 pink Cadillac Fleetwood 60 recently took a 4,400-mile trip from Memphis to London so it could be displayed at…

2018 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Overview

With the introduction of the Cadillac CT6, Cadillac set out to establish a flagship sedan that embodied the qualities of the luxury brand. One quality that the CT6 was somewhat lacking in,…

BREAKING: The GMC Hummer EV Will Have a Crab Mode

Mark your calendar for Oct. 20 to witness the Hummer EV’s debut Photo: General Motors Antsy for the GMC Hummer EV’s October release date? You’re not alone. Now, there’s one…

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Overview

An all-new addition to Mitsubishi’s lineup, the Eclipse Cross sits comfortably in the CUV segment between the Outlander and the Outlander Sport. The 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is available in…

Gawk at the Beauty of the Nissan LEAF Convertible

We all love the Nissan LEAF here at The News Wheel and what it’s doing to promote adoption of electric vehicles, but even we have to admit that the car…

2016 Dodge Viper ACR Is a Monster—A Street-Legal Monster

The 2016 Dodge Viper ACR Drivers beware—there’s a new beast on the streets, and it’s called the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR. This completely street-legal but “track-focused” monster is powered by…

2019 Maserati Levante GTS Debuts at Goodwood with 550 HP

As if the immensely quick, V6-powered Maserati Levante weren’t enough, the Italian engineers decided to make the luxury SUV even more powerful by equipping it with the V8 from the…

Introducing the 2015 Kia Forte Koup

Introducing the 2015 Kia Forte Koup Kia has recently introduced the 2015 Kia Forte Koup, which is more sporty and fun to drive than ever before. The award-winning two-door coupe…

Ford, Changan Appoint President, Executive VP for National Distribution Services Division

Henry Li, president of Ford’s National Distribution Services Division in China Ford Motor Company and Changan Ford have announced that Henry Li has been appointed president of National Distribution Services…

2018 Lincoln Navigator Grabs Spot on Wards 10 Best User Experiences List

The 2018 Lincoln Navigator is without question one of the hottest-selling vehicles in the industry this year, let alone in the luxury segment. In September, sales of the Navigator were…

JD Power Initial Quality Study Name Jeep, Chrysler Most Improved Brands

The Dodge Challenger ranked at the top of its segment in the JD Power Initial Quality Study for the fourth time in six years Even the best carmakers still have…

Taking a Look at the All-New 2020 Toyota Highlander’s Features

The Highlander’s new Moon Dust premium exterior Photo: Toyota Toyota has finally launched the all-new, fourth-generation 2020 Highlander SUV, and while we’ve already discussed its price and exceptional fuel economy,…

Toyota 2013 Vehicle Production Sets All-Time Mark

Toyota increased production in 2013 for the latest iteration of the Camry thanks to increased demand for America’s best-selling car. Toyota announced that the best-selling car in all of America,…

Updates for the 2015 GMC Terrain Announced

Updates for the 2015 GMC Terrain ©GM Shortly after receiving all of the updates for the 2015 Chevy Equinox, we have finally gotten the updates for the 2015 GMC Terrain.…

Ford Explorer History

Ford Explorer History Ford has led the charge in America’s obsession with SUVs through the 90s and 2000s, and at the front of the automaker’s lineup has been the Ford…