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The roll out of an all new electric SUV gets scrapped by one automaker, as another takes a chance on aluminum and the popular F-series. FOX News Radio’s Jeff Monosso with the latest “Fox Wheels”: It’s FOX Wheels. We won’t see Tesla’s Model X electric SUV just yet. Tesla CEO Elon Musk telling investors he wouldn’t bring a product to market that doesn’t delight customers. The X’s falcon-wing doors — apparently problematic. It’s back to the drawing board. ———- The brand new Ford F-150 is now...

The new Chevy Volt and a “sort of” leasing option for the new Tesla S. FOX News Radio’s Jeff Monosso with the latest “Fox Wheels”: When the next-generation Chevy Volt makes its market debut in January, it’ll feature an all-new electric propulsion system, says Chevy’s Andrew Farah, improving… (Farah) “The electric range – the fuel economy. And we’re going to improve the perforance.” Current combined range is about 380 miles and expect… (Farah) “An all new interior – and exterior.” But we’ll...

More auto recalls and some good news bad news for Ford. FOX News Radio’s Jeff Monosso reports: It’s FOX Wheels. The word of the year for 2014 is photobomb when maybe it should have been recall. There’s been a string of them, including GM’s deadly ignition switch. The company says half of the over 2 million cars recalled have yet to be fixed. And now National Highway Transportation Safety Administration asking owners of almost 8 million vehicles to act immediately over defective airbags...

It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week and we’ve got the list of best cars under $12,000 for your teens, along with a cool new gadget that could make your teen a better driver. FOX News Radio’s Jeff Monosso with the latest FOX Wheels: Car crashes remain a leading cause of death among American teens and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has compiled a list of several vehicles less than 10 years old and under $12,000 that all got good marks on crash tests and safety including the Chevy...

A singing road debuts next month in New Mexico and another reminder from GM on a deadly recall problem. FOX News Radio’s Jeff Monosso with the latest FOX Wheels: It’s FOX Wheels. Another reminder from GM months after the company recalled millions of cars because of a deadly ignition-switch defect. Less than half the owners have gotten their cars fixed. The company now turning to social media and FOX Wheels to get owners to bring their cars in. When you think of historic Route 66, this song...

October is car care month, and time to start thinking about getting your vehicle prepared for winter driving. FOX News Radio’s Jeff Monosso has the details in “FOX Wheels”: It’s FOX Wheels. Roads around much of the nation are about to ice up and there are some simple things that you can do to make sure that your vehicle is ready before the snow flies. Under the hood… (Calkins) “Make sure that you’re oil’s been changed according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.” And, AAA’s Mike Calkins...

Turning your vehicle into the ultimate hi-tech in tailgating, and the truth about oil changes. FOX News Radio’s Jeff Monosso has the details in “Fox Wheels”: It’s FOX Wheels. 4G technology is coming to GM, in the company’s latest partnership with AT&T, making vehicles in 2015 WiFi hot spots, and potentially making you at your next tailgating party… (Bell) “The boss of the parking lot, because you can connect up to seven different devices – to your WiFi. People won’t be using their own data...

Strapping your kids in your wheels the right way, and who pays the most in auto insurance? FOX News Radio’s Jeff Monosso has the details in “Fox Wheels”: It’s FOX Wheels. Think you’ve got your kids strapped in the right way? The latest report from Safe Kids Worldwide that 70% of parents do it wrong, and that 9 out of 10 parents move kids ages 4 to 10 from booster seats to seat belts… before they should. (Carr) “There are dangers of severe injuries that would be caused by the seat belt....

Self-driving cars, insurance companies, and our pocket books. FOX News Radio’s Jeff Monosso has the details in “Fox Wheels”: It’s FOX Wheels. General Motors introducing new technology called “Super Cruise,” where… (Capp) “The driver can remove their hands from the wheel and the feet from the pedal.” …on freeways. John Capp, director of global safety strategies at GM expects to put Super Cruise technology in Cadillacs in 2017, and that the ultimate goal… (Capp) “Get to a stage where we can...

Some cool new tech is coming to our cars that keeps our eyes off cell phones and other distractions, and the latest auto recall is giving some drivers the creeps. FOX News Radio’s Jeff Monosso has the details in “Fox Wheels”: It’s FOX Wheels. General Motors wants us to keep our eyes on the road and insiders tell us the company has apparent plans for eye and head tracking technology in cars and trucks that’ll soon tell when we’re distracted. (Gastelu) “It can even set off an alarm to wake you...

Safely returning home on your labor day weekend, you’ll have lot’s of company, and preventing what auto experts call recall fatigue. FOX News Radio’s Jeff Monosso reports in this edition of “FOX Wheels”: It’s FOX Wheels. More people have gotten away this Labor Day then any year since 1998. (Hunter) “35 million are traveling — 29.7 million will be traveling by car.” Heather Hunter with AAA says more people are getting behind the wheel in part because it’s cheaper, but also a reminder before...

The federal government wants future cars to talk to each other, and Jeeps on steroids. FOX News Radio’s Jeff Monosso with the latest FOX Wheels. It’s FOX Wheels. The federal government wants to require that cars and trucks of the future will talk. (KITT from Knight Rider) “Michael can I be of assistance?” Not like KITT, but vehicles that talk to each other with technology that enables them to warn each other of potential danger, in time to avoid collisions, that experts say could prevent...

The next big commuter car could have two seats and get a whole lot more miles per gallon than you’re used to, and what not to do if you own a high-powered gas guzzling sports car. FOX News Radio’s Jeff Monosso has the latest FOX Wheels. It’s FOX Wheels. Elio Motors wants to revolutionize American roads with it’s tiny, three wheeled car that Elio says gets 84 miles per gallon, with a starting price of 68 hundred bucks. The Phoenix based company starts marketing the cars next fall. More than...

More recalls for GM, and a quick reminder when buying a new ride. FOX News Radio’s Jeff Monosso reports with our weekly look at things with wheels. It’s FOX Wheels. Another recall from GM. This time, it’s the power window switch that could result in a fire, affecting 190,000 SUV’s with the model year 2006 and 2007. GM says the necessary parts to fix the problem won’t be ready until fall, telling customers to park their vehicles outside. ————- You buying a new ride? Here’s a tip. (Bell) “You...

GM is ready to pay on faulty ignition switch claims, and a car smell test. FOX News Radio’s Jeff Monosso with our weekly look at things with wheels in “FOX Wheels”: It’s FOX Wheels. The claims process is now underway for those hurt or injured in GM ignition switch crashes. The company says at least 13 people died. Attorneys for victims and their families say that number is higher and GM-hired compensation attorney Ken Feinberg says the program is open to… (Feinberg) “Driver, passenger,...

Aluminum – it isn’t your brother’s tin can, and clearing the junk in the trunk. FOX News Radio’s Jennifer Keiper with our weekly look at things with wheels in “FOX Wheels”: It’s FOX Wheels. By 2025, 7 out of 10 new pickup trucks sold in the U.S. will be aluminum bodied, according to a survey of major automakers by research firm Drucker Worldwide. Randall Scheps with the Aluminum Association says the lighter material means improved fuel economy and… (Scheps) “Aluminum is used in fighter jets,...

Crooks are finding new ways to make used cars look like they aren’t “too” used, a four-wheeled fast cat. FOX News Radio’s Jennifer Keiper with our weekly look at things with wheels in “FOX Wheels”: It’s FOX Wheels. Ryann Wait wanted a low mileage car and bought a used PT Cruiser… (Wait) “The radiator went out, the heat and the air didn’t work. It all adds up to almost $1,900.” The 100,000 miles she thought she had was almost double that. Minnesota State Police Lt. Ryan Carrol says scammers...

Evasive driving can be a good thing. Plus, give your bike a boost and cut the sweat when going uphill. FOX News Radio’s Jennifer Keiper with our weekly look at things with wheels in “FOX Wheels”: It’s FOX Wheels. Larry Yatch with a Minneapolis-area company called “Sealed Mindset” teaches drivers how to avoid everything from carjackings to deer. In a decision-making drill on a closed course, the former Navy Seal holds a piece of cardboard in front of the driver’s face… (Yatch) “It’s your job...

What exactly is American when it comes to 4-wheels? FOX News Radio’s Jennifer Keiper with our weekly look at things with wheels in “FOX Wheels”: It’s FOX Wheels. When you think red, white and blue and muscle on wheels — you probably think truck. The F-150 pickup truck tops this year’s cars.com’s “Most American-Made” vehicles list. They look for… (Olsen) “The percentage of domestic parts in a car. To make our list, a car or truck has to be at least 75% domestic. Secondly, we look at the point...

GM dangles some goodies in front of dealers to get them to ‘speed it up’, so to speak and there’s one more state cracking down on drivers smoking around children. FOX News Radio’s Jennifer Keiper with our weekly look at things with wheels in “FOX Wheels”: It’s FOX Wheels. It took GM at least 10 years to launch a recall for a faulty ignition switch. Now, the company wants dealers to do as many repairs as possible in less than 10 months. The clock is ticking on incentives corporate is offering...