The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


Best Road Trip Destinations: The Outer Banks

Photo: Eric Wettstein The Outer Banks are a beautiful seaside destination during the summer months. The temperatures are warm without scorching everything in sight, and there are unique sites along…

Say Hello to the Mazda CX-30

Photo: Mazda Mazda Motor Corporation debuted the brand-new Mazda CX-30 compact crossover at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. It’s got sporty styling, a roomy passenger area that can comfortably…

Monday is Awful, So Here is the Dogecar

Inherently, Monday is a pretty awful day. Your weekend is kaput, and you must now wade through The Bog of Eternal Stench (otherwise known as a full, holiday-less work week)…

Lamborghini Launches Certified Pre-Owned Program

The Lamborghini Urus Photo: Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. Let’s be real: For 99 out of 100 people who can’t afford a brand-new Lamborghini, the existence of a Lamborghini Certified Pre-Owned program…

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Are Hybrids and Electric Vehicles Going Away?

It’s no secret that gas prices are falling. With Iranian oil gushing into the market, gas is expected to get cheaper and cheaper, eventually dropping below two dollars a gallon.…

Sesame Street Oscar

 Added on February 12, 2018  The News Wheel « Previous Image Back to Post

oil Archives

Do you feel like you’re stopping at the pump more than usual… If you’ve ever browsed for engine oil at your local repair shop,… One of the major factors keeping…

New York International Auto Show Archives

The Hyundai Tucson has over the years grown quite a rep as… On Wednesday, Hyundai took to the stage at the 2024 New York… The 2020 Hyundai Venue debuted today…

mazda6 Archives

Mazda vehicles are famous for their sleek, sculpted styling — and thanks… If you’re an entrepreneur, you know that good branding can give your… It’s been about a decade since…

2022 F1 Regulations Will Not Be Pushed Back to 2023

Let’s hope we never again get technical regulations that produce noses like these Photo: Michael Elleray via CC Formula 1 has made clear its commitment to rolling out the new…

Chevrolet Bolt Begins Service at Dubai International Airport

The Chevrolet Bolt EV is proving itself capable of filling any number of roles, including that of airport shuttle. Dubai Airports, Chevrolet Middle East, and Al Ghandi Auto in December…

Advice for Calculating the Operating Costs of a Car

Photo: The News Wheel The true cost of owning a car extends beyond merely the price you pay when you initially purchase the vehicle from a seller. Even after you…

Save $6,500 or More on a Chevy Bolt in September

Want an electric vehicle that’ll cut your gas budget on your daily drive? Look no further than the 2019 Chevy Bolt EV. This refined electric hatchback is massively discounted through…

Car-Sploitation Movie Spotlight: ‘Rolling Vengeance’

Imagine this, but made out of a fire-spewing big rig. Yeah… Photo: Jenni via CC Back in the 1980s, North America was experiencing an obsession monster trucks. It’s not hard…

[Updated] The Doge Livery Will Be Black. So Rejoice.

I know that you were all terribly excited by the news that the good folks of Dogecoin will sponsor Josh Wise’s No. 98 Ford at the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega…

nyias Archives

Maserati brought its entire vehicle lineup to the 2019 New York International… Mazda has three crossovers in its lineup: the CX-9, CX-5, and CX-3.… This one’s a little confusing, so…

Toyota Land Cruiser Breaks SUV Top Speed Record at 230 MPH

Photo: ©Toyota For some reason, competing for the status of “fastest SUV in the world” has become a trend as of late. We’ve heard all sorts of claims from the…

Everything You Need to Know About the Mitsubishi Fuel Economy Cheating Scandal

The Mitsubishi eK Space is one of four vehicles Mitsubishi tampered with Photo: DY5W-sport via WordPress Last week, news broke that Mitsubishi has pulled the wool over the eyes of…

Ford Faces Lawsuit for MyFord Touch Glitches

Just about every automaker offers some sort of infotainment system.  They are the next generation of in-car connectivity, and link up with your smartphone to bring all of your entertainment…

2015 Mazda CX-5 Overview

Pictured: 2014 Maxda CX-5 The 2015 Mazda CX-5 now comes standard with Advanced Keyless Entry on both the Touring and Grand Touring trims. 2015 Mazda CX-5 Exterior The 2015 Mazda…

How to Safely Share the Road with Big Rigs

Even a full-size SUV or a monster truck can feel inadequate on the road next to a big rig. A semi-truck, even one with less than 18 wheels, casts a…

US Department of Energy Pours $18 Million into Algae Biofuel

Now that’s what we call Green Driving: The US Department of Energy isn’t giving up on liquid fuel just yet. On July 9th, the department announced that it would be doling out up…

[VIDEO] Can’t See When Driving in the Rain? Learn How to Change Your Windshield Wipers

You don’t like it when your toilet paper leaves streaks behind, so why should you be okay with your windshield wipers doing the same? After all, a streaky windshield could…

Kevin Bacon Attacks Children In New Cop Car Movie Trailer

Photo: Focus Features via YouTube Looking for a good, white-knuckled thriller for respite from the wave of sub-par blockbusters saturating theaters this summer? Cop Car, a unique crime thriller being…

Ford China Sales Slide 29 Percent in May

Ford Motor Company and its joint ventures in China delivered 61,744 vehicles in May, down 29 percent from its May 2017 total of 87,441 vehicles. Changan Ford Automobile sales declined…

car board game Archives

Many of my friends’ children are reaching the age that they’re able… Aaron WidmarAaron is unashamed to be a native Clevelander and the proud… I love automotive-themed games I can…

Automakers Bring Emissions Regulation Woes to New EPA Chief

Photo: Wally Gobetz When it comes to emissions regulations, things have been in a bit of a hovering maneuver for a few weeks. Just before the current administration took office,…

Nissan LEAF Batteries Get a New Life…as Batteries

2015 Nissan LEAF battery pack Once a Nissan LEAF needs a new battery, what happens to the old one? If it were a Game Boy or CD player, you’d just…

Scary New NHTSA Ad Channels Slasher Movies

New NHTSA ad uses slasher movie setup to warn against driving high Photo: DocChewbacca via CC 2.0 We’re less than 100 days away from Halloween, and a new commercial from…

National Corvette Museum Is Sponsoring Corvette Giveaways Through September

2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Photo: General Motors From now until September, Corvette fans in Kentucky have several opportunities to win a 2020 Corvette from the National Corvette Museum. Available Now:…

Steph Curry Buys Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Gets Harassed by Kid at Gas Pump [VIDEO]

Steph Curry might be one of the only NBA players that can fit into a Porsche 911 The current debate in the NBA right now is whether Steph Curry has…

Tate Modern Archives

BMW is all about supporting the art world, from its Art Cars… For the serious automotive enthusiast, it’s not simply enough to drive or own… Believe it or not, Hyundai is…

FCA Plans to Spin Off Its Magneti Marelli Brand

Sergio Marchionne continues his quest to streamline the FCA portfolio Spinning off brands under the larger Fiat Chrysler umbrella is one of Sergio Marchionne’s signature strategies. Under Marchionne, FCA has already spun…

What Are Highway Weigh Stations For?

Giles Weigh Station TruckPR via Flickr/CC 2.0 No doubt you’ve been traveling on the highway and passed by a mysterious pull-off that leads to a solitary building lit up by…

President Trump to Have EPA Reopen Emissions Standards Debate

Writing about green cars lately has made me feel like Grampa Simpson in The Simpson Movie. Things to Aspire to: The Chevy Volt’s engine made the Wards 10 Best Engines…

Surprise: The Lamborghini Urus SUV is Selling Extremely Well

Last year, Lamborghini gave in to the world’s craze for large vehicles by debuting the Urus SUV—and if you thought that it wouldn’t be successful because people who buy Lamborghinis…

Algae

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Integrate Your Apple Watch with Your Mercedes-Benz Navigation System Because Why Not

You can now integrate your Apple Watch with your Mercedes-Benz navigation system The Apple Watch has been out for nearly a month now, and the overwhelming consensus seems to be:…

imports Archives

Toyota and the Japanese automotive industry were dismayed at President Trump’s declaration… Earlier this year, the United States imposed tariffs on imports of steel… At The News Wheel, our thoughts…

Kia Soul The Voice

 Added on May 9, 2014  The News Wheel « Previous Image Back to Post

The 2014 Mazda CX-5 Hopes for Continued Success

Mazda first unveiled the CX-5 in the summer of 2012 as a 2013 model, and now the time has come for the Japanese automaker to unveil the next installment of…

Pikes Peak SuperTruck 2024 5

 Added on June 28, 2024  The News Wheel « Previous Image Back to Post

Ford, Baidu Sign Letter of Intent For Further Collaboration on AI, Digital Marketing

Ford and Baidu on Wednesday signed a Letter of Intent that will see the two giants jointly exploring areas for collaboration ranging from digital marketing to artificial intelligence and connectivity.…

FCA Finds a Buyer for Magneti Marelli

FCA is finally set to sell its automotive components supplier For the past few years, one of Fiat Chrysler’s pivotal goals was to find a buyer for its Magneti Marelli automotive…

This Battery Breakthrough Could Fix Degrading Lithium Batteries

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Lithium-Ion Battery System News of battery breakthroughs have been coming at a pretty rapid clip as of late, possibly due to the industry’s new, intense interest…

Japanese Police Get Nissan GT-R Upgrade

When you’re an adult with a driver’s license, you tend to memorize what kind of vehicles the police drive so you can be wary of them. The police force in…

Cheapest Vehicles to Insure

Vehicle model and make is just one factor when buying car insurance. Photo: Creative Commons – Pictures of Money Having a car is a necessary (sometimes costly) facet of life for…

Porsche Will Not Build Flat-Four, But We're Getting a Cayman GT4

Upon hearing that Porsche will not build flat-four engines for the new Boxster and Cayman, thousands of Porsche purists across the world leaned back slowly in their creaky leather chairs,…

Ford Everest 2

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