Our 100th Issue: Thank You!

Issue 100

We’d like to send a massive “Thank You” to our Four Wheel Trends community. 

Back in January 2023, we had three subscribers. That’s right, three! Now, we’re 3,000+ readers passionate about all things on four wheels. 

Each of our 100 issues has been packed with lessons, mainly from you. Your feedback is critical for our growth and improvement, so we hope to keep hearing from you (even if it’s to highlight our mistakes!)

As part of our celebration, we’re bringing you the top 10 most-clicked stories since we started.

Plus, as usual, we’re bringing you the latest news from the automotive sector. 

Our Top 10 most-read articles

These are the most popular articles we’ve had in the past 100 issues. There’s a clear takeaway from them. You are interested in the best (and worst) cars the market has to offer at the moment. 

Here are nine cars this mechanic would never buy. 

These cars ceased to exist in 2025.

If you’re into classic cars, here are seven surprisingly cheap options. 

Car Edge always brings interesting insights into the car market. These were the fastest and slowest-selling cars at the beginning of 2025. 

Cheap cars don’t necessarily mean they’re a good buy. Here are the worst cars under $40,000. 

Manual transmissions are dying, but you can still find great options with a stick shift, such as these 2025 models. 

One of GM’s biggest safety probes had 870,000 vehicles possibly recalled. It’s still ongoing. 

Though SUVs are extremely popular right now, here are seven you shouldn’t buy. 

Many of you were upset that using Google Maps on the 2024 Silverado cost this much. 

Last but not least, you enjoyed this Instagram post about car sales in the US! 

Safety and Recalls

Two brands have constantly appeared in our recall section: Tesla and Ford. 

Things haven’t changed for the blue oval. Here’s yet another recall for detaching shifters on these trucks. 

Hyundai recalls its high-performance EV for this flaw. 

Market News

Toyota was bullish on Trump. Then came the tariffs. So, what now for the Japanese giant?

Ford faces an investigation with 1.3 million potentially affected vehicles. 

Could a new Chrysler 300 help save the company?

Hyundai announces $21 billion investment in the US, including auto factories. 

These are the best cars, according to KBB, Edmunds and Consumer Reports

Video of the week

Here’s how Stellantis destroyed an American brand, one of your favorite videos.

IN THE KNOW

A word from us!

The team at Four Wheel Trends isn’t big, making it challenging to grow. However, it has also made it incredibly special to achieve these milestones. 

As a small team, we knew we had to find a way to connect with our audience that transcended social media and SEO. That’s when we decided to launch this newsletter. 

100 issues, and we’re still learning.

We’re probably never going to stop doing so. After all, the automotive industry is ever-changing, and we’ll be there to bring you the latest news.

That’s something that we take pride in–we’re very fast at finding news. 

Here’s a quick anecdote: General Motors recalled many Cadillacs and Camaros because the front wheels locked up during steering.

We found the NHTSA notification before it reached US News, one of the main channels for recalls. Our goal from day one has been to provide you with the latest news. 

Scouring the news has taught us one thing: there’s more than meets the eye.

That’s why, recently, we’ve also included our thoughts on what’s happening in the automotive sector in articles and on our YouTube channel. 

Our most recent article discusses how the offroading market has become a billion-dollar business.

While that’s great news to many, it could mean a radical change for the average offroading enthusiast.

Kern dives deep into this topic, so click the link below if you want to learn more. In the meantime, thank you very much for reading us! 

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