The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


CEO Profiles: Honda’s Takahiro Hachigo

Takahiro Hachigo (middle) has a 35-year history with Honda The prestigious Honda Motor Company has seen quite a few leaders come and go in the past 30 years. With Takahiro…

1936 Stout Scarab

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Classic Stout Scarab

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Let BMW's Remote Self-Parking Valet Find a Vacant Spot for You

If you find driving around a busy parking lot or crowded garage an absolute pain when trying to look for a vacant spot to leave your car, BMW is on…

Toyota Venza Archives

Over the last 2-3 months, Toyota has been steadily revealing all of… Two months ago, Toyota announced it would bring back the Venza, a… Toyota is bringing back the Venza,…

4 Must-Follow Tips to Make a Winning Pinewood Derby Car

Don’t be the last car down the hill! Photo: Havoc315 via CC If we had to bet, you’re reading this article because you or your child is participating in a…

diesel Archives

It’s been about a decade since Mazda first teased the diesel-powered Mazda6,… According to Nikkei Inc., Mitsubishi will not be developing diesel engines for… WardsAuto recently compiled its lists of…

F-150 Raptor Could Topple Ram TRX with Supercharged V8

A supercharged V8 for the new F-150 Raptor? Yes, please! Photo: Ford Ford may not be as shook by the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX and its 702-horsepower HEMI as you…

Toyota Supra Archives

With a B58 inline six-cylinder engine developed by BMW, which wasn’t created with a stick in mind, Toyota had to create its own manual transmission… All three of Toyota's U.S.…

SUV Archives

Compared to the previous-gen Land Cruiser, this new model is an absolute steal.… The new study reveals the top 20 vehicles with the greatest potential lifespan, half of which bear…

The Stars May Influence How You Drive

You may have less control over your driving habits and behaviors than you thought. According to the author of Car Carma, Lee Romanov, your zodiac sign may predetermine your behaviors…

Jeep Archives

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is an instantly recognizable vehicle thanks to its… Models proving to be capable and practical earned winning spots in this… SUVs are family-friendly models because they…

[Photos] 2020 Ford Explorer Gets Powerful Engines, Lots of Tech, Plenty of Style

2020 Ford Explorer Platinum The all-new 2020 Ford Explorer made its world premiere at Ford Field in Detroit at a special event attended by Ford employees, dealers, supplier, and enthusiasts…

Washington Couple Plans 1500 Mile LEAF Road Trip

The Havemans’ Nissan LEAFs in front of their solar array. (Photo: Tyrel and Trish Haveman) Here’s a novel concept: you and your significant other take a 1,500-mile road trip down…

new cars Archives

Used vehicle prices peaked in April 2022 with an average of $31,095. The price is now down 12% from that figure… When you decide to shop for your next car,…

Book Spotlight: A Look at 'Cuba’s Car Culture' by Tom Cotter and Bill Warner

Cuba has a certain air surrounding that is an odd mixture of excitement, color, and mystery. There is a vitality of life within Cuban culture that is evident even to…

5 Coolest Cars from Rap Star Drake's Instagram

If you’re unfamiliar with Aubrey “Drake” Graham, then you must not listen to much mainstream hip-hop music nowadays, because it’s hard to go at least 15 minutes without hearing one…

2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid

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New Review Praises Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring for Power

Driving‘s David Booth loves the Aviator Grand Touring’s look, power Photo: Lincoln In his review of the 2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring for Driving, David Booth poses a philosophical question…

Smartdogs are Here to Smack Down Your Smartphone

Photo: GEICO April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and GEICO is raising awareness the way it does best — with a cute advertisement. Legendary Performance: Mazda announces return of the…

Hey, Look, More Rumors About a New Toyota GT86

A report from Australia says that a new GT86 (and, by extension, Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ) could be arriving next year Toyota UK recently outlined the very minimal changes…

2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer Archives

2024 Chevrolet SUVs come with a wealth of updates. For the latest… The all-new 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer features a fresh new look, additional tech… The Chevrolet Trailblazer is in line…

Chevy Equinox Archives

When it comes to popular family vehicles, the 2024 Chevy Equinox is… The 2022 Trailblazer and the 2022 Equinox sit right next to each… Chevrolet’s two biggest-selling SUVs are the…

12th Generation Toyota Corolla Rolls Off the Assembly Line in Mississippi

The all-new, 12th-generation 2020 Toyota Corolla has finally rolled off the assembly line in Mississippi, marking the start of a new era for the world’s best-selling car. Plant president Sean…

Renault-Nissan Archives

Carlos Ghosn is one of the most influential automotive executives on the… Carlos Ghosn, chairman of Nissan and Mitsubishi, said yesterday that a merger… While its name invited the groan…

Ghosn Continues 'Solid' Week, Named President of ACEA

Carlos Ghosn was elected the new president of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) on Tuesday. As far as most of us are sitting, we’re still trying to wake up…

luxury vehicle Archives

Strengthening its new European presence, Genesis will step up as the title… If you’re a Costco shopper with an eye for luxury vehicles, Cadillac… Have you ever woken up with…

Mitsubishi Lineup Archives

The Chicago Auto Show gave our editors a chance to take a… 2017 is quickly coming to an end, and the automotive industry already… A lot of people think that…

2017 Toyota 86 860 Special Edition

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Tahoe Archives

Each year, J.D. Power reveals its annual ranking of vehicles with the… After being plagued by numerous delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chevrolet has finally begun production on the…

2015 Hyundai Sonata (59)

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US Government Proves That It’s Serious About Greener Cars

While some of the gas guzzlers on the road might make you think otherwise, the United States has a strict set of laws in place to help make vehicles greener…

Emilio Estevez Hilariously Rips on ‘Maximum Overdrive’

Stephen King, killer cars, and lots of substance abuse. What could go wrong? Plenty, as it turns out… Photo: Pxfuel via CC Ah, Maximum Overdrive. This delirious, substance-fueled 1986 flick…

How to Tell if Your Car’s Speedometer Is Inaccurate

Photo: The News Wheel You depend heavily on your car’s speedometer to be accurate so you know how fast you’re actually driving. An inaccurate speedometer could mean that you’re driving…

How to Find the Right Mechanic for Your Car

Finding a garage and a mechanic who can keep your car ticking over perfectly should be as important as finding a doctor or a good chiropractor near you. Tracking down…

Colorado Named Cars.com Best Pickup of 2015

GM CEO Mary Barra and the Colorado, the Cars.com Best Pickup of 2015 © GM Though it may not have come out on top in the 2015 North American Truck…

Ford China Archives

This week at Auto Shanghai 2021, Ford Motor Company revealed the EVOS… As part of its push to grow in the world’s largest new… Despite the effects of the pandemic,…

A Glossary of Common Monster Truck Terms and Definitions

Have you ever attended a Monster Jam show? If you have, then clearly you appreciate the high-power thrills the motorsport offers. But, perhaps you have not. Why is that? Does it seem intimidating?  Does…

2016 CX-9 snow driving

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Kendall Jenner From 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' Cruises In 1969 Camaro SS

Jenner recently launched her first signature shoe line with her sister Kylie Photo: Disney | ABC Television Group via Flickr The paparazzi are going to have trouble keeping up with…

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Three-row SUVs Archives

The 2024 Nissan Armada is the flagship model of the Nissan lineup.… If you are looking for a reliable three-row SUV, you have two… Finding an SUV you can trust…

More Than Half of All New Vehicles Sold in Norway Last Year Were Hybrids or EVs

Deliveries of the Opel Ampera-e began in Norway last year Automakers spent much of the waning days of 2017—and early-goings of 2018—divulging ambitions for proliferating the adoption of electrified vehicle…

Holy Mother of God, It’s a LEAF-Frontier (LEAFrontier?)

This LEAF-Frontier is the best. Be proud, gentlemen Seriously, what would you call this thing? LEAFrontier seems like the most obvious choice, but it’d be hard to affix something so…

GMC Hummer EV: 5 Coolest Off-Road Features

Photo: GMC From groundbreaking technologies to massive capabilities, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV gives off-roading enthusiasts plenty to cheer about. The electric truck’s flexible new platform incorporates a three-motor e4WD…

Kia Hamster Dancer Commits Disability Fraud

I had the honor of meeting a Kia hamster back in February at the Chicago Auto Show—shook his paw and everything. And now? I feel absolutely sickened that my idol,…

GMC Desert Fox Concept Truck Makes Appearance at IGN Convention in Dubai

Back in November, GMC wowed vintage truck enthusiasts in the Middle East by bringing the Desert Fox Jimmy-inspired Desert Fox Middle East Concept Truck to the 2017 Dubai International Motor…

Subaru Sells 3 Millionth Outback SUV in Florida

Photo: Subaru One of the most popular Subaru models is the Outback SUV. Thanks to its modest size, advanced safety systems, and capability, it’s a great option for those wanting…

MSRP Archives

Dealerships still have margin to extract more dollars out of customers faced with limited availability of the cars they want… The 2022 Mirai is a rear-wheel drive fuel-cell electric vehicle…

4 Cars Named After Zodiac Signs

The wheel in the sky keeps on turning For centuries, humanity has looked to the stars for the answers of our universe. While we can send technology out into space itself to…