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.

FordPass Rewards Launches in Canada

The FordPass Rewards program has launched in Canada Photo: Ford The FordPass Rewards program is officially rolling out in Canada, giving customers the chance to earn points to put toward…

Honda Receives Four NAMAD Diversity Awards

The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) and IHS Automotive have teamed up to create the Diversity Volume Leadership Awards, which took place at this yearโ€™s North American International…

Chevy Plans to Discontinue Two Popular Corvette Color Options

The Laguna Blue color option seen on this 2014 Corvette C7 will not be offered past April Photo: ยฉ Cara The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette comes with just about every feature…

Kia Doesnโ€™t Have a Convertible Because of Chinaโ€™s Air Pollution Problem

Kiaโ€™s A1A Optima convertible was inspired by Floridaโ€™s A1A highway When Kia introduced a sassy, topless 2016 Optima at the SEMA Show in November, the response was overwhelmingly positive. This…

Snowed-in Drivers: Dig Out Your Exhaust Pipe First

Further tragedies have been striking in the aftermath of last weekendโ€™s massive snow storm as people are starting up their snow-encased cars, only to have the carโ€™s cabin fill with…

Uber to Use Cell Phone Data to Monitor Drivers

Photo: Julien GONG Min Put on your tin-foil hats and mutter about how you donโ€™t trust the corporations, everyone, because Uber, the ride-hailing app, is considering using your smartphoneโ€™s gyrometer…

Cadillacโ€™s Future Plans Do Not Include the ELR Coupe

If only sales of the ELR matched the vehicleโ€™s striking good looks Photo: ยฉ General Motors If youโ€™ve considered buying a Cadillac ELR, then youโ€™ll need to move a little…

How Did Honda Bring F1 Engine Upgrades Despite Lockdown?

Photo: Honda When the 2020 Formula One championship finally got underway at the Austrian Grand Prix, Honda had already brought an engine upgrade. Rival engine manufacturers Ferrari, Mercedes, and Renault…

Ford Technical Leader of Materials Sustainability Mielewski Looks Back on a Decade of Soy Foam

Ford Technical Leader of Plastics Research Debbie Mielewski observes a polyol separation in the laboratory You may or may not be aware that Ford uses a soybean-based foam in its…

Dr. Debbie Mielewski Becomes First Female Ford Technical Fellow

Dr. Debbie Mielewski the first Ford technical fellow for sustainability Photo: Ford Dr. Debbie Mielewski capped off 2020 on a historic note, becoming the first woman named a Ford technical…

Chevy Offers 4 New Packages to Customize Your 2021 Camaro

Photo: Chevrolet If youโ€™re looking to put your personal spin on a new sports car, the 2021 Camaro just might be the vehicle for you. The new modelโ€™s order guide…

Trim Levels on the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado

2020 Chevrolet Silverado High Country Photo: Chevrolet With so many ways to customize your truck, the Silverado has earned its spot among Americaโ€™s favorite pickup trucks. Hereโ€™s a look at…

Good Samaritans Save Truck Driver in Blizzard

Road conditions during last weekendโ€™s blizzard were truly treacherous, but still there were motorists on the roadways. When one tractor trailer veered off the side of the road on Friday…

Nissan Sets Sales Record in Europe

The Prince of Wales in Nissanโ€™s Sunderland UK Plant 2015 was a good year for Nissan in Europe. The automaker rolled out three big reveals, and continued to build vehicles…

NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart Hospitalized Following ATV Accident

Tony Stewart was preparing for his final NASCAR season prior to the accident Photo: Gabe Taviano Team Chevy driver and three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart has beenย hospitalized…