The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


2016 Chevrolet Sonic Overview

The Chevrolet Sonic is an affordable city driver, and is available as both a sedan and a hatchback. It’s a fun car to drive, available in vibrant colors and plenty…

What's New on the 2019 Nissan Altima?

Back for a sixth generation, the Nissan Altima has a new look and new capabilities. The 2019 Nissan Altima comes with updated features and perks inside the cabin. Under the…

Lando Norris Will Be Back for “Not the BAH GP” Substitute Race

Photo: Codemasters Last Sunday, Formula One driver Lando Norris was the most-watched streamer on Twitch, hitting over 70,000 viewers as he competed in the “Not the AUS GP” online race.…

The New Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Commercial Combines Lumberjacks with Actor from X-Men

Toyota certainly thought of a unique way to promote the new RAV4 Hybrid Toyota’s advertising slogan in the United States is “Let’s Go Places,” and that’s exactly what actor James…

Chevy SUV Archives

Major upgrades are coming soon for Chevrolet’s two popular full-size SUVs. The… One of Chevrolet’s biggest, most powerful SUVs, the 2022 Tahoe can seat… The Traverse, Chevrolet’s stalwart seven-seater family…

Eco-Friendly Meets Off-Road: GM and the U.S. Army Re-Imagines the Chevrolet Colorado

Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 Photo: GM When most people think of off-road vehicles, they probably picture some brawny, gas-guzzling truck with monster wheels whipping through the mud or dashing over sand…

New York Startup to Build Electric Trucks, and Why GM Should Buy Them

Back when I first started writing about electric vehicles, one question has always nagged at me: Why aren’t more people making electric trucks? Electric drive units can have fantastic torque,…

Bollinger Motors Reveals Electric Sport Utility Truck; GM Should Still Buy Them

Back in April, a startup company in New York called Bollinger Motors caught my eye, as the company announced that it would be creating that which the mainstream auto industry…

GMC Hummer Electric Truck Could Debut in Super Bowl Ad

The GMC Hummer electric pickup could make its debut in a Super Bowl ad this weekend Photo: Russ London under CC BY-SA 2.5 It looks like General Motors’ notorious Hummer…

Lincoln Tops J.D. Power Sales Satisfaction Index

Lincoln launched its Effortless Sales Experience platform in 2020 Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Motor Company gained five spots to take the No. 1 overall position for luxury auto brands in the…

Keep Lines of Communication Open for Stress Free Repairs

Regular maintenance, repairs, and emergency services are inevitable when you own a car, which means you’ll be spending a lot of time in a repair shop over the life of…

GM Using Xbox 360 Technology to Enhance Vehicle Safety

A GM engineer uses Kinect gaming technology to scan a car seat General Motors revealed today that it has been utilizing the Xbox 360 to help engineer its automobiles. No,…

6 Coolest Features on the Chevrolet Blazer EV

Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Blazer EV was recently revealed as the newest member of the bowtie brand’s electrified lineup. Here’s a look at some of its most intriguing features. Take…

Chevrolet EVs Archives

The classic gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox is one of the bowtie brand’s most… To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Corvette, Chevrolet has unveiled one… The Chevrolet Blazer EV was recently…

Fact or Myth: Can Your Car's Gasoline Freeze if Its Level Is Low?

Winter does many terrible things to your car, straining its operation amid freezing temperatures and slowly rusting away its body. One of the most common winter car care tips we’ve…

Public Transportation Connected With Reduced Obesity Rates

Photo: clare shipley The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Georgia Tech recently released a new study indicating a connection between public transportation and a lower obesity rate. Researchers compared…

'Rubberneckers' Travel Card Game Review: A Timeless Road Trip Scavenger Hunt

  When I was growing up, my family never flew on airplanes when we went on vacation. Instead, we drove to all of our vacations, spending many weekends in the car driving…

Silverado EV Begins Production, Boasts Upgraded Range Estimate

Photo: Chevrolet Production has finally started for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV — and this hotly anticipated truck will be rolling off the assembly line with an impressive increase in…

What Did Formula 1 Teams Spend in 2016?

Max Verstappen leading Nico Rosberg at the 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix Ever wonder how much money it costs to run a Formula 1 team? Team owner Gene Haas, who founded…

Texas A&M Students Participate in GM Sustainable Design Competition

Yingzhe Duan’s first-place museum design Photo:Yingzhe Duan, Texas A&M As automotive companies start to take an increased interest in sustainability, they have also begun looking for innovative new ways to reuse…

Volvo Cars Working on Car-to-Car Communication to Reduce Accidents

The triumvirate of Volvo Cars, the Swedish Transport Administration, and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration has come together for a project that will see real-time road data uploaded to a…

Car Hack – Key Stuck in Ignition: Pontiac Aztek

My 2004 Pontiac Aztek has a knack for stealing my key. Let’s face it. For many of us, taking our well aged vehicles to the mechanic as much as visiting…

Volvo Cars August Sales: Momentum Builds in China, Sweden

2014 Volvo XC60 Volvo Cars continued its upward trend with a strong global sales performance in August. Despite steadily losing momentum in the United States, global Volvo sales in August…

Kia hybrid Archives

In early 2021, Kia officially retired the “Sedona” minivan name and introduced… As part of its Plan S strategy to introduce 11 dedicated EVs… The writers at U.S. News &…

Ford Cuts Production Line Injuries By 70 Percent

Ford says that it has cut the injury rate among assembly line employees by 70% since 2003, a statistic it attributes to a combination of ergonomics research, lift-assist technology, and…

Ford Urges Europe to ‘Go Electric’ with Mustang Mach-E Tour

Photo: Ford Motor Company The 2021 Mustang Mach-E is leading the charge — pun intended — as Ford starts its global push to normalize electric vehicles as attractive options for…

Own Frankenstein’s Corvette From Death Race 2000

If you’re a fan of Death Race 2000 (the original, not that crappy Jason Statham remake) you’d better start planning to attend the Mecum Auction in Indianapolis, May 12th through…

2016 Cadillac CTS-V Nominated for Motor Authority’s Best Car to Buy Award

2016 Cadillac CTS-V Photo: © General Motors With a 0-to-60 time of 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 200 mph, it’s not much of a surprise that Motor Authority…

Mazda to Introduce New SKYACTIV 2 Engine Using HCCI Tech in 2018

Mazda has achieved some great things with its engineering. Its SKYACTIV engines have boosted the brand to the most fuel-efficient automaker in the US for four years in a row,…

Why Are Bad, Junky Cars Called Lemons?

Why are defective cars called lemons? There is certain terminology in the automotive trade that’s just odd. While every industry has its own unique jargon, the car industry takes the cake.…

Toyota Becomes ‘Launch Partner’ of Overwatch League

It says a lot about the success of video games and esports that a major auto manufacturer like Toyota is getting involved. Announced yesterday, Toyota is now the “launch partner”…

GM, Lyft Announce Parternersip, Autonomous Fleet Ambitions

General Motors President Dan Ammann (center) with Lyft Inc. co-founders John Zimmer (right) and Logan Green (left) Photo: © General Motors General Motors has announced that it will invest $500…

How to Use Uber

Uber is a car transportation service that gets you where you need to go with ease If you have ears, it’s likely that you’ve heard of Uber. Despite the company…

Ravensbourne Students Demonstrate Interior Innovations for Ford Designers

Ford interior designer Jens Sieber and exterior designer Ivan Telesca recently sat in on a pitch session with students from Ravensbourne design college in London to determine which three presentations best…

Why Does Cuba Have So Many Classic Cars?

Cuba is full of museum-worthy, old-school cars that will make any car enthusiast drool Photo: Franck Vervial If you want to take a step back into automotive time, then you…

Meet Brute Ute, Hyundai's 700-Horsepower Tucson Bound for SEMA 2015

Hyundai is once again teaming up with Bisimoto Engineering for the annual SEMA Show, and the duo has revealed its entry for 2015: the most powerful 2016 Hyundai Tucson ever…

2017 Acura NSX Overview

The 2017 Acura NSX is a mid-engine supercar with a starting MSRP of $156,000. The debut of a second-generation NSX has been teased ever since a prototype model appeared at…

First Bronco Off-Roadeo Set for Austin, Texas

Austin hosts the first of four Bronco Off-Roadeo events Photo: Ford The slogan may say Keep Austin Weird, but next summer, Ford is looking to Keep Austin Wild. That’s because…

2024 Lincoln Nautilus Scores IIHS Top Safety Pick+

Photo: Lincoln The new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+, making it just one of six midsize luxury SUVs to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway…

Ford Opening Bronco Off-Roadeo in Tennessee

Photo: Ford If you’re a Bronco or Bronco Sport owner in the Midwest or Southeast and have yet to cash in your Bronco Off-Roadeo experience, you’re in for a treat…

CarKnow Allows Unlimited Apps and Useful Car Hacks

Boston-based CarKnow and its founder, Josh Siegel, have a vision: a world where vehicle data can be utilized to create unlimited open source apps and allow drivers to have the…

5 Effective Ways to Keep Your Car in Good Condition

This article is sponsored by Total Car Diagnostics. Follow these tips to ensure a long life for your vehicle You need to take good care of your car just like…

2019 Ford Driving Skills for Life Tour Underway

Photo: Ford Motor Company It’s been a sweet 16 years since the launch of the Ford Driving Skills for Life program, now old enough that it would legally be able…

The West Wing Wheels: John F. Kennedy

From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound…

Art Archives

Hieronymus Bosch and Abraham Lincoln are connected, and the Lincoln Town Car is the thread… Toyota has launched a new, artistic teaser of the upcoming 2020 Highlander… Now through October…

BMW i3 Archives

BMW’s i3 and i8 vehicles stand out in the automotive industry due… It seems that every few months, there’s a fresh rumor about BMW… If you’re shopping for a used…

[PHOTOS] 2015 Chevy Trax to Join Chevrolet Lineup

The 2015 Chevy Trax was unveiled today in New York. At the New York International Auto Show today, Chevrolet announced that the 2015 Chevy Trax will join the Bowtie Brand’s…

2018 Mazda3 Touring Hatchback: First Impressions

Last week, I drove into my local Mazda dealership with my 2015 Mazda3 i SV sedan (the lowest available trim level for that model year), which I had leased over…

Electric vehicles Archives

Honda does not currently sell any EVs in the United States, but… Ford is not alone in raising prices on its newest EVs. General Motors, Lucid, Rivian, and Tesla have…

electric SUV Archives

The Elite gets the dual-motor setup right out of the box, but it’s also the least efficient… The Prologue may be very appropriately named — a taste of that electrified…