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.

Driver's License? There's (Going To Be) an App for That

You know those articles about how millennials are changing everything with their hashtags, and their Snapchats, and their smartphones? Well, hold on to that last item in that list, for…

Ford Investing โ‚ฌ600 Million at Saarlouis for Next-Gen Focus Production

Fordย has announced that it will be investing โ‚ฌ600 million (roughly $645 million USD) in updating its Saarlouis Vehicle Assembly Operations in Germany in order to support upcoming production for the…

Report: Ford's Mach 1 Performance Crossover Could Be Built on Focus' Modular Platform(?)

Ford revealed earlier this year that an aspect of its $11.1 billion global plan to roll out 16 battery-electric vehicles by 2022 is a Mustang-inspired battery-electric performance SUV that goes…

Ford Makes Anti-Spider Screens for 2016 Focus RS, Thank God

The engineers behind the 2016 Focus RSโ€™ Spider Screen (from left to right): Aram Sahota, William Euliss, David Gimby Ford apparently employs a number of people who have an overwhelming…

Mazda Announces Higher Price, More Features for New MX-5 Global Cup Car

Mazda Motorsports announced that soon the Mazda MX-5 Cup car would receive several enhancements, which would be reflected in the carโ€™s price. Starting on September 7th, the price for an…

2016 Volkswagen Passat Overview

Despite some rough press surrounding Volkswagen, its popular Passat has returned with a vengeance for the 2016 model year. With some important updates and the same traditional style itโ€™s known…

Cars.com Names Volkswagen Golf GTI and Atlas Tops for 2018

2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Photo: Volkswagen Driving should have an element of fun, and according to Cars.com, you canโ€™t find a more fun car to drive than the Volkswagen Golf…

New Research Could Solve Goldilocks Problem for Electric Car Fast Charging

Interestingly, the newest innovation in vehicle batteries isnโ€™t some high-tech conglomeration of super-expensive materials combined with some sort of space-age biotechnology. Nope, the newest innovation seems to be a cleverly-implemented…

Formula One Announces โ€œF1 Live Londonโ€ as Silverstone Triggers Break Clause in British Grand Prix Deal

Photo: Maurice Formula One has announced F1 Live London, a new and โ€œspectacular show in the heart of the British capitalโ€ that will take place on July 12 ahead of…

Two New 2016 Chevy Camaro SS Concepts Coming to SEMA [PHOTOS]

The 2016 Chevy Camaro SS Black Accent concept Chevrolet has announced that it will be bringing two customized 2016 Camaro SS concepts to this yearโ€™s SEMA show in Las Vegas.…

2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Overview

2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Overview The Toyota Highlander Hybrid has been completely redesigned for 2014 and now offers seating for up to eight passengers. 2014 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Exterior The…

2013 Toyota Venza Overview

2013 Toyota Venza overview The 2013 Toyota Venza crossover wagon receives additional standard features for the model year, including blind spot mirrors in the base LE trim, driver memory functions…

Great Car Features You Probably Take For Granted

Photo: The News Wheel Your car is a complex machine with a bevy of bells and whistles. Features like your advanced infotainment system, heated seats, and responsive engine often get…

Toyota is the Top Trusted Automaker in Canadian National Surveys

Photo: Toyota Canadians have ranked Toyota as the top trusted automaker in two of the top national reputation surveys, the Gustavson Brand Trust Index and the Leger Reputation Survey. In…

JD Power Vehicle Technology Study Recognizes Three Chevy Models

Photo: The News Wheel Three Chevy models performed well in the new J.D. Power Vehicle Technology Study, which focused on the driver assist technologies in 2019 model year vehicles. The…