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.

What is the Difference Between a Moonroof and a Sunroof?

When sifting through model overviews, trying to decide which vehicle you want to purchase, some of the features can be a little vague. While some models may list a sunroof…

History of the Nissan GT-R

The 2021 Nissan GT-R in Bayside Blue Photo: Nissan When it finally arrived on American soil in 2008, the Nissan GT-R was already dubbed โ€œGodzillaโ€ by the press because of…

Duramax Diesel Engine Lands a Spot on Best Engines Lists

2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Photo: GMC WardsAuto recently compiled its lists of the 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems for 2020. The new 3.0-liter Duramax diesel engine, which is available…

Ford Teases the Next-Generation Ranger with First Footage

The next-generation Ford Ranger is coming with a vengeance Photo: Ford Ford is oh-so-close to revealing the next-generation Ranger pickup. So close you can taste it. But you donโ€™t actually…

2022 Buick Enclave Receives a Serious Refresh

Photo: Buick The 2022 Buick Enclave will arrive soon with refreshed exterior styling, interior design changes, and an array of new safety and convenience technologies. The Current Model Year: Learn…

Mazda MX-30 and CX-30 Win Red Dot Design Awards

Photo: Mazda Mazdaโ€™s first purely electric vehicle, the MX-30, may be a newcomer, but it has already made a splash in automotive awards circles. This peppy new SUV recently drove…

I Fixed the Political Bumper Sticker

Photo: Nick Youngson via CC In the past, Iโ€™ve written on The News Wheel about my general dislike for bumper stickers of all kinds and three of the most irritating…

2019 Honda Passport Named โ€˜Best New Car for 2019โ€™

Photo: Honda Honda has brought back the Passport SUV and already the all-new model is receiving glowing industry praise. The Passport was just named the โ€œBest New Car for 2019โ€…

Ford Cracks Top 10 on 2018 Top 50 U.S. Patent Recipients List

Innovation is the name of the game when it comes to staying atop the ever-changing automotive industry. In 2018, Ford Motor Company innovated more than any other company in the…

2018 Red Dot Awards for Design Presented to Three Kia Models

2018 Kia Stinger took home โ€œBest of the Bestโ€ title for design from the Red Dot Awards The Kia Stinger, Picanto, and Stonic escalate Kiaโ€™s total wins from the Red…

2017 Ford C-MAX Overview

The 2017 Ford C-MAX is a five-passenger hatchback that Ford originally designed in Europe with the aim of showing fuel-efficient and practical cars could still be fun. Sure enough, the…

2016 Honda Pilot Receives 5-Star NHTSA Safety Rating

The 2016 Honda Pilot has just earned another feather to put in its cap: the SUV was recently awarded the highest-possible 5-star safety rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety…

2016 Honda Pilot Awarded IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating

The 2016 Pilot undergoes the small overlap frontal crash test The redesigned 2016 Honda Pilot has received a 2015 Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety,…

2016 Honda CR-V Earns 5-Star NHTSA Safety Rating

Americaโ€™s bestselling SUV has just reaffirmed its status as one of the nationโ€™s safest crossovers. Today Honda announced that the new 2016 CR-V has been awarded a 5-Star Overall Vehicle…

Acura Touts Top Safety Ratings with Creepy Commercial

Acura has just become the first and only automotive brand to earn 5-star Overall Vehicle Scores from the NHTSA and Top Safety Pick+ ratings from the IIHS for every single…