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We all know that people here in the US like SUV’s more than any other places in the world (arguably). Almost all auto makers doing business in the US have their own SUV models (even Tesla is making the SUV-like Model X).

Is the 2015 Fiat 500X Really Fiat’s Answer To the US SUV Market?

This is not the case for Fiat previously – the Fiat 500 series products are all small hatchbacks (or hatchback-like models), which Fiat saw less than satisfactory sales performance and needed to do something about it.

Therefore, Fiat now provided their answer to this issue, by introducing the 500X today in the 2014 LA auto show – a compact SUV based on the same platform as the Jeep Renega...

The newly redesigned 2016 ILX has considerably larger improvements than the current ILX. This is great news for ILX fans!

2016 Acura ILX Details

Today, Acura officially unveiled the details of the 2016 ILX, one major selling point is its new powertrain. Currently the “old” Acura ILX has two engine choices. The 5-speed automatic transmission only has a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that is available, producing 150hp and 140 lb-ft of torque. If you want more power, you can only get the 6-speed manual transmission, which comes with a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine, output is raised to 201hp and 170 lb-ft of torque.

Now for the new 2016 ILX, Acura added the fuel direct injection to the...

2016 BMW X5M & X6M:  Is Fast An Understatement?

Have you ever wished that an SUV would handle like a sports car? The completely redesigned 2016 X5M and X6M turns that dream into reality.

According to BMW’s test report, they tested the X6M on the famous Nürburgring. The time that it takes the X6M to finish one lap, is the SAME time as the last-generation E92 M3 coupe! This is a really remarkable achievement.

We get a chance to view the new X5M and X6M in person today during the BMW debut event in LA auto show, and we will show you the exclusive photos of the X6M’s engine bay.

The X5M/X6M also have very nice interiors, most of the panels are wrapped in stitched leat...

Maybach Resurrection?

Mercedes-Benz discontinued the Maybach brand several years ago, but this doesn’t mean the German auto maker is giving up the ultra luxury sedan market. The 2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 is clear proof of this.

The new Maybach version of the S600 has an extended wheelbase than the standard S-class sold in the US market, reaching a total wheelbase of 132.5 inches. The luxury sedan is propelled by a V12 bi-turbo engine good for 523hp and 612 lb-ft of torque, available at 1,900RPM.

In the debut event, Mercedes-Benz management claimed that all the Maybach S600’s interior panels are wrapped with leather.  We checked it out pretty thoroughly, and it seems the...

All Eyes On the All New 2016 Ford Shelby GT350

The news that Ford provided for the Shelby GT350 version of the Mustang is a big hit in the industry, and attracted much well deserved attention! We provided a short analysis of the Shelby GT350 yesterday, check it out.

Today, we at YouWheel.com checked out the GT350 Mustang in person during the LA auto show, and had a chance to talk to Mr. Jamal Hameedi, Chief Engineer of Ford SVT, for more details.

Mr. Hameedi confirmed that Ford is still working on the final production version of the GT350, so at this moment many items in the specification are not available yet...