The News Wheel editorial team
Motorized Toy Cars for Children with Disabilities Boost Development
The first four years of a child’s life are the most crucial in cognitive and physical development, yet for children with disabilities, these early years are a difficult time. A…
RIP Vine. Your Six Seconds of Fame Are Officially Over
On Thursday afternoon, Twitter announced that they would be discontinuing the popular six-second video sharing app Vine. In the announcement, little was said about the reasoning behind the decision to…
Foreshadowing the Future of In-Car Entertainment and Technology
Mercedes-Benz Concept Car Photo: Mercedes-Benz / Daimler AG So many cars today are rigged with Bluetooth capacity, touch-screen infotainment displays, satellite radio subscriptions, DVD players, and even upscale sound systems…
Chevy Teases “Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Ingenuity” Race [VIDEO]
The futuristic, autonomous Chevrolet-FNR concept I don’t mean to sound alarmist, but there are many reasons to suspect that we might all die, very soon and very horribly. The one…
Volkswagen Jetta History
Volkswagen Jetta History The Volkswagen Jetta was first introduced in 1979 as an alternative option for consumers who didn’t find the Volkswagen Golf’s hatchback body appealing. Since then, it has…
Ford GT's Five Drive Modes Take It From Bonkers to Insanely Bonkers
The Ford GT supercar is fast and powerful. That’s about as objective a statement as it gets: it boasts a 216 mph top speed thanks to a 647-horsepower high-output twin-turbocharged…
Toyota “Limited Service Campaign” Addresses Concerns about Camry Hybrid Braking System
Toyota Camry Hybrid Don’t call it a “recall”—we’ve heard that word enough around here lately. Seems Toyota is trying to avoid using the R word as well by issuing a…
Infiniti Q50 History
Infiniti Q50 History Launched in 2013, the Infiniti Q50 is an executive 4-door sedan that replaced the Infiniti G sedan. The Q50 has a powerful engine and a high-tech interior,…
How to Talk to a Friend about Drunk Driving
How to Talk to a Friend about Drunk Driving Photo: Daniel Olnes You may be wondering how to approach someone about their drinking and driving habits – when you know…
We Took the 2018 Toyota C-HR on a Test Drive at the Dayton Auto Show
This weekend, February 22nd -25th, the Dayton Auto Show takes over the local convention center to give the Miami Valley a good look at all the best vehicles on sale…
Scientists Test Modified Carbon Fibers for Potential Use as Battery
Carbon fibre can store energy in the body of a vehicle. Researchers at #ChalmersUniversity has shown that carbon fibres can work as battery electrodes, storing energy directly. This opens up…
Report: Ford Bronco Could Get a Seven-Speed Manual
Is a Ford Bronco manual in the works? Ford hasn’t really said all that much about the Ford Bronco. We know it’s coming back. We know it will be built…
Annie Leibovitz Photographs 2017 Lincoln Continental for New Multimedia Campaign
Photographer Annie Leibovitz is perhaps best known for her work with Rolling Stone, photographing John Lennon on the day that he was shot, and taking the photo of Ewan McGregor…
Mazda Rotary Engine May Make 2017 Comeback
The RX-8, the last of the Mazda rotary engine interceptors! There’s been talk brewing for some time now that Mazda is looking to reintroduce a Wankel engine-powered successor to the…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Austin, Texas
Photo by Ed Schipul If you’re looking for a place where country meets hipster, you’ve found your spot. Austin, Texas is home to an incredibly vibrant culture of entertainment, cuisine,…
Buick Canada Joins WeChat Social Media Platform
Buick Canada last month announced that it was joining WeChat, the social media platform that originated in China. WeChat has become a fast-emerging global phenomenon, boasting more than 800 million…
2016 Porsche Cayenne Overview
2016 Porsche Cayenne The 2016 Porsche Cayenne is a luxury crossover SUV that comes with the distinct performance and stylish nature that the German automotive manufacturer is famous for. Every…
Toyota’s Project BLAID Involves Wearable Mobility Device for the Blind
Toyota’s Project BLAID wearable mobility device will soon enter beta testing This morning, Toyota announced that a very inspiring project with which it is involved will be entering beta testing…
Take an In-Depth Look at the Mitsubishi XM Concept Car
Take a better look at Mitsubishi’s XM Concept Car Though Mitsubishi revealed the concept car earlier this month at the Indonesia International Auto Show 2016, the brand only released a…
Five Products That Make Life on the Road Better
2018 Mitsubishi Mirage GT You spend a lot of time in your car. Too much time, probably. If a lot of driving is a necessary part of your existence, the…
Chevrolet SS History
Chevrolet SS History The SS badge has long been attached to Chevy’s most iconic models to indicate an added boost of performance. Standing for Super Sport, SS has made its…
Master Film Composer Hans Zimmer Ready to Rock Coachella, Assisted by BMW i8 Supercar
Zimmer discusses his vision of bringing orchestral music to 21st century audiences BMW has redefined the automotive field and composer Hans Zimmer has redefined the music field. So what would happen to…
Top 9 Odd Tail Light Designs
Ever notice how some vehicles have such innovative, trendy tail lights, while others have such clumsy, awkward ones? Here are the top nine tail light designs ranging from unusual to bizarre. Ready for Autumn?…
Nichols' “One Percenter Revolution” Sheds Light on Radical Biker Culture [Book Review]
When it comes to motorcycles, onlookers look at the two-wheelers as another form of transportation; but to riders, they involve a lifestyle with their own honor, codes, and allegiances. Bucking the…
Colorado ZR2 Concept Could Be Chevy’s Answer to the F-150 SVT Raptor
The Colorado ZR2 Concept As we anticipated (thanks to an all-telling tweet from Chevy Trucks), Chevrolet unveiled the Colorado ZR2 concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show yesterday. The Colorado…
