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.

Vauxhall Retailers Make AdBlue Top Ups Easier, More Affordable

AdBlue technology, aimed at reducing harmful emissions created by burning diesel fuel, continues to catch on with drivers in the United Kingdom. Like any other essential fluid, AdBlue requires regular…

Stanford Swimmer Katie Ledecky Wins Honda Cup

Freshman Olympian Katie of the Stanford University Swimming & Diving team has been named the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year, earning her the prestigious Honda Cup, which was presented…

2017 Honda Civic Type R On Sale Today for $33,900

At long last, the date has arrivedโ€”the first-ever American Type R is on sale today at Honda dealerships nationwide. The 2017 Honda Civic Type R is available in a single…

Ford Announces Multiple Senior Leadership Changes After CEO Shakeup

Dave Schoch, Group Vice President and President of Ford Asia Pacific, will retire on August 1st Continuing the fallout from the announcement that former Steelcase CEO Jim Hackett is succeeding…

Nissan Agrees to Algerian Assembly Plant

Trade wars and shifting vehicle demands are changing the landscape of car manufacturing. To adapt to the new world, Nissan signed a joint venture agreement this month to build a…

2017 Mitsubishi Mirage Named Among KBB.comโ€™s '10 Most Affordable New Cars'

The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage was recently called the โ€œMost Affordable Car to Leaseโ€ on the market but it turns out that if youโ€™re more interested in buying than leasing, the…

Protect Your Data from Skimmers at the Pump

Paying at the pump with a credit card is the quickest way to handle a necessary chore. And, unfortunately, itโ€™s also a sitting duck for identity thieves. Yes, every time…

Kelley Blue Book Grants Mazda the 2017 Brand Image Award for “Best Car Styling Brand”

Good looks run in the family Rewind the clock about two years, and you will find a younger me on the hunt for my first car. After writing about cars…

Top 7 Biggest Names in the Current Auto Industry You Need to Know

People come and go from the limelight in the automotive industry like celebrities each with their 15 minutes of fame, but some names have persisted over the years and become…

Nissan's Super-Compact EV Drives Car Sharing Service in City of Yokohama

A car-sharing service, a joint venture of the City of Yokohama and Nissan Motor Co., features the Nissan New Mobility Concept car, a super-compact electric vehicle. Photo: Nissan โ€œChoimobi Yokohama,โ€…

2017 Lincoln Continental Makes Autotrader's Best Interiors List, Scores Well in 2017 VDS

Lincoln earned recognition for the interior luxury of its new flagship sedan and an above-industry-average score in J.D. Powerโ€™s 2017 US Vehicle Dependability Study last month. The all-new 2017 Lincoln…

Honda Celebrates Production of One Millionth Automobile in Indonesia

PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) celebrated its one million-unit automobile production milestone in a ceremony held at the Karawang Factory in Indonesia today. The ceremonyโ€™s distinguished guests included Director General…

Chevy Launches Tracker, Cruze Turbo in Ecuador

From left to right: Luis Felipe Thurdekoos, Commercial Director; Luis Enrique Landรญnez, Executive President; and Oscar Fandiรฑo, GM OBB Marketing Manager of Ecuador Chevrolet earlier this year launched the new…

[Watch] Ford Has a Valentine's Day Surprise for Service Industry Employees

When it comes to holidays that regard togetherness as a commodity, those in the service industry tend to be overlooked. If part of your Valentineโ€™s Day plans entail dinner out,…

Z/28 Chevy Bowtie Cools Camaro

Introducing the new Z/28 Chevy Bowtie: The Flowtie Chevrolet is always looking for ways to improve performance. While developing the 2014 Camaro Z/28, no detail was too small to be…

Japan Offers Cheap Meals and Spa Deals in Exchange for Elderly Driversโ€™ Licenses

Photo: Masaaki Komori Japan has been having a particular traffic problem lately, as although traffic accidents have fallen overall, there is one area where they have risen: crashes involving drivers…

2017 Toyota Corolla iM Overview

Following the demise of Scion and thus of the Scion iM, the lovable sporty hatchback has returned under the Toyota nameplate as the 2017 Toyota Corolla iM. Its peppy engine…

2017 Cadillac CTS Overview

Blessed with incredible handling characteristics, three powerful engine options, and an available all-wheel driving system, the 2017 Cadillac CTS provides an excellent combination of sporty driving and advanced tech equipment,…

2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA Overview

What's New Exterior Performance Efficiency Interior Safety 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA Whatโ€™s new for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA? The Mercedes-Benz CLA is largely unchanged from the previous model year. However, the…

Alessandro Zanardi Returns to BMW After Paralympic Gold

Alessandro Zanardi is a legend around BMW. He started his career as a Formula 1 driver, but then a horrific crash caused him to lose his legs. Instead of giving…

BMW i3 and BMW i8 Get a New Look in Paris

Since the day the BMW i3 and i8 were presented to the world, both models have been given a lot of good pressย for their sharp looks. They might already look…

2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Overview

The 2014 SLK-Class is among Mercedesโ€™ most aggressively-designed vehicles with an imposing front fascia that features a large Mercedes badge. The standard 17-inch wheels and LED running lights create a…

Tony Francavilla Named General Motors' New VP of Global Quality

General Motors announced on Wednesday that it has appointed Tony Francavilla its new Vice President, Global Quality, effective immediately. The 58-year-old Francavilla will henceforth head up GMโ€™s efforts to set…

2017 Porsche Macan Overview

The 2017 Porsche Macan is a compact SUV that has better performance capabilities than many sports cars. When equipped with the available 3.6-liter twin turbocharged V6 engine, the โ€˜17 Porsche…

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Named Overall Best Family Car at 2016 Family Car Challenge

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica was named the Overall Best Family Car at the GAAMA 2016 Family Car Challenge Itโ€™s easy to see that the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is changing how…