Mustapha Derridj

Mustapha Derridj

Passionate about automobiles, I have been a writer for The News Wheel since July 2025, where we closely follow the automotive news to deliver clear, reliable, and timely information every day, fueling our readers' passion for everything automotive.

Toyota Opens $13.9 Billion First US Battery Plant in North Carolina and Adds $10 Billion in New Investment

Toyota has begun production at its $13.9B battery plant in Liberty, NCโ€”its first in the USโ€”and confirmed an added $10B investment to expand manufacturing operations over the next five years.

The Toyota Tacoma Remains the Top-Selling Truck in Its Category โ€” Leaving the Competitors Way Behind

The Toyota Tacoma is once again leading the pack in the midsize truck market, and this time the gap is wider than ever.

Xpeng Unveils Three Robotaxi Models as It Challenges Tesla on Autonomous Ground

Chinese automaker Xpeng has just thrown down the gauntlet in the race for driverless mobility, revealing plans to roll out three robotaxi models by 2026.

Mercedes-Benz and McDonaldโ€™s China Team Up to Launch a Truffle Burger and Electric Sedan

In a campaign that few could have predicted, Mercedes-Benz and McDonaldโ€™s China have teamed up to launch both an all-electric sedan and a luxury truffle burger under the cheeky name…

Tesla Launches Short-Term Rental Program with Full Self-Driving and Free Supercharging

Tesla has begun offering short-term electric vehicle rentals in California, allowing drivers to access high-end models for daily rates starting at $60.

Tesla Faces Its Worst Sales Drop in Years as Xiaomi YU7 Beats Model Y

Tesla's sales in China fell to their lowest point in three years this October, with only 26,006 units sold.

Tesla Model Y

Tesla Cybertruck Program Head Departs After More Than 8 Years at the Company

Teslaโ€™s Cybertruck program manager, Siddhant Awasthi, has announced his departure from the company after more than eight years.

Bentley Delays EV Goals, Confirms Gas-Powered Vehicles Will Remain Part of Its Future

Bentley has delayed its all-electric transition, opting to keep producing gas-powered cars into the next decade. A New combustion model is set to debut before the end of this year.

Toyota May Drop GR Corollaโ€™s 3-Cylinder Engine in Favor of New Turbo Four

Toyota is preparing to retire the GR Corollaโ€™s unique turbocharged three-cylinder engine in favor of a more powerful and efficient four-cylinder alternative.

Honda Plans to Sell You EVs Under $35,000 โ€ฆ But Itโ€™ll Take Time

Honda CEO has announced that the companyโ€™s next major battleground in the electric vehicle (EV) sector will be affordable models priced under $35,000

Toyotaโ€™s Latest Hydrogen Tacoma Concept Could Let You Shower Using Water From Its Exhaust

At the 2025 SEMA Show, Toyota revealed an innovative version of the Tacoma pickup truck that combines hydrogen power with off-road adventure.

Europe Just Got Ramโ€™s Compact Pickup Before Americaโ€”And U.S. Drivers Are Not Thrilled

This is the first time Ram has introduced a new model outside the United States before offering it domestically. And for now, there are no immediate plans to bring the…

The Ram Rampage

Travis Pastranaโ€™s Newest Gymkhana Ride Is a Carbon-Bodied Subaru Brat That Shouldnโ€™t Even Exist

Travis Pastrana just revealed his wildest Gymkhana car yetโ€”a retro Subaru transformed into a high-revving, carbon-bodied monster built to defy gravity.

Gymkhana Subaru Brat Brataroo 9500 Turbo

It’s Official: Lexus Is No Longer Toyotaโ€™s Flagship Luxury Brand

Toyota has unveiled a significant shift in its brand hierarchy, transitioning leadership from its established premium badge to a nameplate long reserved for discreet and traditional elegance

Lexus LX570

Audi Set to Unveil Three Major Models in 2026

Audiโ€™s product lineup for 2026 will include some of the companyโ€™s most anticipated models in years, with three significant debuts planned.

Audi Car under cover in a showroom
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