Mazda Motor Corp to More Than Triple Engine Production at Thailand Plant
Mazda’s SKYACTIV-D Diesel Engine Back in October of last year, Mazda finally began full-scale production at Mazda Powertrain Manufacturing Thailand (MPMT), an engine assembly plant in Chomburi, Thailand, raising production…
Ford Sales Down in Europe in September; Fiesta Production Ramping Up to Meet Surging Demand
Ford Motor Company saw its sales decline 10.9% in its traditional Euro 20 markets in September, totaling 129,900 vehicles delivered. Passenger vehicle sales fell 14.3% at 91,200 vehicles, and commercial…
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Wins KBB Award
This Mitsubishi SUV has a lot to offer when it comes to value Photo: Mitsubishi The mid-size SUV segment is quickly becoming one of the most popular across the automotive…
New Lincoln Corsair Commercials Promise 'Good News'
A pair of new Lincoln Corsair commercials dropped in early March Photo: Lincoln Boy, if there was ever a time that we all needed some good news, now’s about right.…
Ford Bronco R Race Prototype Teases What's to Come
The Ford Bronco R race prototype Photo: Ford Motor Company At this point, folks, it’s gotta be just a matter of time before we lay eyes on the 2021 Ford…
Rumor: Jeep Renegade to Receive a Hybrid Model
The Renegade might be getting ready to go green Jeep-branded vehicles are famous for their off-roading capabilities, but certainly aren’t as renowned for their fuel economies. Despite this, Jeep executives…
3 Nissans Top 2020 JD Power Quality Study
2020 Nissan Maxima Photo: Nissan In the 2020 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, three Nissan models — the Maxima, Murano, and Armada — have topped their respective segments and helped…
2021 Buick Enclave Makes US News List of Quietest SUVs
The 2021 Buick Enclave Photo: Buick When your vehicle has a quiet interior, it makes driving through a bustling city less irritating and makes it easier for your kids to…
2020 Nissan Maxima Earns “Superior” Rating for Pedestrian Detection
Source: Nissan When it comes to pedestrian detection capabilities, not all vehicles are created equal. Nissan vehicles, however, rank among the best on the market. Nissan’s pedestrian detection technology earned…
Nissan Kicks Earns Sport on US News’ List of 15 Best Cars for Short People for 2019
2019 Nissan Kicks Photo: Nissan The Nissan Kicks continues to be a popular SUV in the Nissan lineup, and according to the experts at U.S. News & World Report, it…
2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Adds New Tech, New Configurations
The 2020 GMC Sierra Denali CarbonPro Edition Photo: GMC Hot on the heels of last year’s complete redesign, the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 will add new technology options and expand…
Jeep and Bill Murray Shake Things Up with a “Groundhog Day” Super Bowl Ad
Photo: FCA For the Super Bowl, Jeep debuted a 60-second ad spot in which Bill Murray reprised his iconic role as Phil Connors from the movie “Groundhog Day” — but…
Nissan Working on Technology to Make Telepathic Driving a Reality
Nissan will showcase its Brain-to-Vehicle or B2V technology, which allows the vehicle to read signals from the driver’s brain, at CES 2018, set for Jan. 9-12 in Las Vegas Photo:…
Toyota Could Use Uber Tech in Self-Driving Cars
Toyota and Uber are reportedly discussing the possibility of installing the latter’s self-driving system in the former’s vehicles. According to Nikkei, a Japanese business daily, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi met…
The Lincoln Continental Might Be Getting Suicide Doors
It was suggested earlier this month that Ford might already be looking into terminating the new Lincoln Continental sedan at the end of its lifespan. The culprit here would be…
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…
A First Look at the 2019 Subaru Forester
At this year’s New York International Auto Show, Subaru took a dive into 2019 with the release of the all-new Subaru Forester. Redesigned, this is the first year of the…
Is the Baby Bronco an Off-Road Ford Escape?
The “Baby Bronco” will share DNA with the new Ford Escape: Thai-Tang Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford is going all in on crossovers — which should be evident enough given that it…
How Toyota Financial Services is Tackling COVID-19
Though Toyota has shut down production all across North America, Toyota Financial Services has boosted the capacity of its call centers to better accommodate customers who may have difficulty making…
Mazda Manager Joins Mask Brigade to Bring PPE to Healthcare Workers
Face mask Photo: leo2014 via Pixabay Like many major cities, Los Angeles has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Tina Lam, the Program Manager for Brand Experience at Mazda…
Ford Spotlights Mustang Mach-E’s B&O Sound System
Photo: Ford The all-new 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E shouldn’t be too far off from hitting dealerships, and there will be quite a lot for interested parties to experience up close…
GMC Sierra HD Makes 2020 ALG Residual Value Awards List
If you’ve been eyeing the GMC Sierra HD, you now have one more reason to bring one home. It recently won the 2020 ALG Residual Value Award in the full-size…
Next-Gen GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado May Use Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastics from Teijin Partnership
2017 GMC Sierra HD SLT All Terrain A report from earlier this month speculated that General Motors is moving to implement carbon fiber truck beds for higher-end versions of its…
Here's How the GMC Lineup Will Change for 2020
The 2020 GMC lineup Photo: GMC GMC’s lineup isn’t undergoing any dramatic changes for the 2020 model year, but most of the brand’s vehicles are undergoing at least a few…
Cadillac Introduces More Efficient XT5 Mild Hybrid Variant in China
Cadillac has revealed a new iteration of its XT5 crossover that employs a mild hybrid system. Bowing in August at the Chengdu Motor Show, the XT5 28E adds a nine-speed…
2015 Jeep Patriot Overview
If you’re looking for Jeep’s typical “Trail Rated” toughness, then look no further than the 2015 Jeep Patriot. With the Jeep brand’s signature ruggedness, an optional all-wheel drive, and notable…
