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.

Keepin' It Green: Toyota Makes Best Global Green Brands List

Toyota Prius When you think of the greenest car brands, chances are you think of Toyota. With the success of the Prius hybrid lineup, plus additional green vehicles like the…

[VIDEO] Toyota Reveals FCV Exterior and Japan Price

Toyota Reveals FCV Exterior The long-awaited moment is finally here. After months of anticipation, Toyota has revealed the production Fuel Cell Vehicleโ€™s (FCV) exterior for the first time, and given…

First-Ever RAV4 Prime Starts Under $40,000

Photo: Toyota The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime, the first-ever RAV4 plug-in hybrid model, is arriving at dealerships this summer with a starting MSRP of just $38,100. It represents a major…

EPA Watchdog To Review Many Scott Pruitt Decisions Including Emission Rules Cut

According to a memorandum acquired by Bloomberg, a working group of the Environmental Protection Agencyโ€™s watchdog Science Advisory Board is recommending that the organization look at the science behind several…

Tom Hanks Stars in New Role with Fiat as His Love Interest

Tom Hanks loves Fiats and comfortable footwear. If you follow Tom Hanks on Twitter, then you know that he posts some of the most random and puzzling tweets. He is…

2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Pricing and MPG Announced

Photo: Toyota Toyota has announced pricing and fuel economy information for the new 2020 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, which are both putting up some impressive numbers. The new 2020 Toyota…

Behind the Badge: Hidden Meaning of the Abarth Logo's Scorpion

If thereโ€™s one logo that grabs everyoneโ€™s attention wherever itโ€™s seenโ€“whether at auto shows, races, or on the streetโ€“itโ€™s the Abarth badge. ย Bold and ferocious, it features a stylish scorpion…

New GM CEO Barra to Succeed Akerson, First Female CEO of US Automaker

New GM CEO Barra, replacing Akerson In an historic move, General Motors has named Mary Barra as the companyโ€™s CEO in the wake of the retirement of current-and-outgoing GM CEO…

Buying a Used Car? Study Identifies Best Times to Get a Good Deal

If youโ€™re thinking about buying a used car, autumn and winter are often a better time to make your purchase than spring or summer. Thatโ€™s according to a new iSeeCars.com…

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S Overview

Although it is a brand new model, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S has all of the qualifications and features it needs to become a hallmark of the Mercedes AMG…

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Overview

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a 7-passenger luxury SUV with a starting MSRP of $64,450. Besides offering a high-tech and luxurious interior, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class also offers…

2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette Earns Automobile All Star Status

2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette Photo: Chevrolet The 2020 Chevy C8 Corvette has been getting positive attention and accolades, even before it hit the road. The latest praise comes from Automobile…

Corvette C8.R to Debut at Rolex 24

Corvette C8.R Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet is debuting the Corvette C8.R at Rolex 24. Not only will it be the first Chevrolet mid-engine race car in IMSAโ€™s GTLM class, but it…

GM Cargo Vans Are Growing in Demand Thanks to Amazon

For GM fans, itโ€™s probably not surprising that the Silverado and Sierra truck sales stats are thriving as 2019 draws to a close. However, itโ€™s easy to be baffled about…

2016 Chevrolet Cruze to Be Lighter, Get Seven-Speed Dual-Clutch Gearbox

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze (US) will be very similar to the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze (China). Check out the differences in the models here. The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze ushers in the…