The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team

A reference for both professionals and enthusiasts, The NewsWheel has been covering the latest news in the global automotive industry since 2019. From Toyota to Ford and the major German brands, discover the trends and reviews of gasoline, hybrid, and electric cars, as well as all the latest automotive information.

Nissan Reveals 2018-spec GT-R NISMO GT3, Confirms Entry in 2018-19 Formula E Championship

Nissan and NISMO this month confirmed that it will become the first Japanese automaker to join the ABB FIA Formula E Championship while outlining its motorsport plans for the upcoming…

U.S. News & World Report Names Soul and Forte Top Picks for Teens

The 2020 Kia Soul features a larger front grille and airplane-inspired C-pillars Photo: Kia Motors Now that school is back in session, parents are constantly worrying about their college-age kids…

Meet Chris, Alexa's New Rival

When you think of virtual assistants, artificial intelligence-based platforms like Alexa and Siri might come to mind. Soon, you might recall the name โ€œChrisโ€ when someone asks you about a…

What Will Hurricane Harvey do to the Used Car Market?

The floodwaters from Hurricane (now Tropical Storm) Harvey are still filling the streets of cities like Houston and Galveston, yet already auto industry analysts are taking a look at what…

Forecasts Suggest 2018 New Vehicle Sales Will Fall Short of 17 Million Units

While 2018 new car sales are still set to be healthy, they wonโ€™t beย quiteย as high as in previous years Unless automakers manage to sell a large influx of new vehicles…

2017 Honda Civic EX Wins KBB Best Auto Tech Award

The tech-savvy interior of the 2017 Honda Civic Sedan The Honda Civic is truly the La-La Land of cars, in the sense that itโ€™s been winning a lot of awards…

Pam Fletcher Named GM's Vice President of Global Electric Vehicle Programs

General Motors has appointed Pamela Fletcher as its new vice president of Global Electric Vehicle Programs. Fletcher, who most recently was GMโ€™s executive chief engineer for Electrified Vehicles and New…

See Inside the Luxurious Buick GL8 Avenir Concept

Photo: Buick When the Buick GL8 Avenir concept debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show, it seemed like it just had a few simple cosmetic upgrades. Well, it boasts some pretty…

Chevrolet Decodes its Dumb Emoji Press Release for the 2016 Chevy Cruze

Yesterdayโ€™s bewildering #ChevyGoesEmoji press release Yesterday, Chevy put out a press release about the 2016 Chevy Cruze that was written entirely in emojis. It was stupid, but it was also…

Illinios vs. Lidster Case Brief: Legalization of Roadblocks for Investigations

Legalization of Roadblocks for Investigations. Photo: versageek Just after midnight on August 23, 1997, a 70-year old man riding his bike was struckย and killedย by a motorist on a highway in…

FordPass Officially Launched in China at Go Further Shanghai Event

Ford held a special Go Further event in Shanghai this past Saturday where, in addition to unveiling new models like the Ranger and Mustang, it was announced that FordPass has…

Toughening Up the Ford Customer Experience

Ford recently chose Elena Ford at its chief customer experience officer to improve the Ford customer experience. The automaker continues to add millions of new customers each year in the…

Lincoln Extends Monochromatic Package Across SUV Lineup

The Lincoln SUV lineup in Infinite Black with the Monochromatic Package Photo: Lincoln Last year, Lincoln Motor Company added a new package to its Navigator lineup that was focused on…

Honda May Bring S660 Roadster to America

The Honda S660 After selling out in Japan just four months after going on sale, the pint-sized Honda S660 mid-engine sports car may be coming to the US market. โ€œWeโ€™re…

2017 Ford Escape Coming in May, Starting at $23,600

Ford today confirmed that the all-new 2017 Escape will begin its nationwide rollout in May, serving the two-fold purpose of launching both SYNC Connect and FordPass integration. The new Escape…