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.

Does Getting a Car Insurance Quote Hurt Your Credit?

This article is sponsored by The General. Photo: Pexels There are a lot of misconceptions about auto insurance quotes and their effects on your credit score. In this article, we…

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Hits Pole, Suffers Bun Damage

Even wienermobiles arenโ€™t immune to the effects of wintery driving conditions. That much was evident when the famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile hit a slippery patch of road and crashed bun-first…

Opel Sales Up in Europe to Kick Off 2016

Opel kicked off 2016 with an approximate total of 80,000 new vehicle registrations across Europe, good for the brandโ€™s best January sales figure and market share since 2011. Sales were…

Opel Sales Up 22 Percent in Germany in January

Opel Meriva Opelโ€™s passenger car sales in Germany were up 22% in January, the brandโ€™s best result in its native country since 2008. Opel sold approximately 16,500 passenger cars in…

[PHOTOS] Toyota Unveils Updated TS040 Hybrid WEC Race Car

Last year, Toyota was crowned champion of the World Endurance Championship, making the brand the first-ever Japanese company to win the title. The automakerโ€™s race carโ€”the TS040 Hybridโ€”played a major…

Papercrafting Tips for Paper Car Models

The DeLorean could be yoursโ€ฆ in paper form. Photo: AnneHeathen In Japan, there is a little something called โ€˜papercraft.โ€™ You may think you already know what papercrafting is. Sure, you…

How Can I Get Rid of a Car If It's Undrivable?

Photo: The News Wheel Your car has reached the end of the road. Itโ€™s been on its last leg for months, and itโ€™s finally given in, collapsing on your driveway…

Oops: Nissan Press Conference Hits a Snag

Well thatโ€™s not cool Auto show press conferences and their big reveals seem to all follow a code. Cars are introduced by driving up into the spotlight, where they parkย on…

On Top of Everything, Uber Gets Booted From Israel

Oh, Uber. You are having so, so many problems. However, for a change, this particular one isnโ€™t caused by your own horrible actions (kind of)! Much Better: Meet the newly…

Oklahoma Man Denied 'LGBTALY' Vanity Plate

Photo: News9.com Yesterday, I wrote a bit on the Supreme Court hearing arguments in the case of Walker vs. Sons of Confederate Veterans. The issue at question (again, not whether…

Ohio Community Pitches in to Help Historic Drive-In

The Starlite Drive-In has been a part of the Amelia, Ohio landscape since its opening in 1947, and is one of just 28 drive-ins remaining in Ohio. But a 70-year-old…

[PHOTOS] Subaru to Unveil New 2015 WRX STI Rallycross Car, VT15x, in New York

Subaru is unveiling its 2015 WRX STI Rallycross Car, the VT15x, in New York this week The New York International Auto Show kicks off today at the Javits Center in…

[PHOTOS] Subaru STI Performance Concept Bows at New York International Auto Show

The Subaru STI Performance Concept is on display in New York Today at the 2015 New York International Auto Show, Subaru unveiled the STI Performance Concept, which is meant to…

[PHOTOS] North American Debut of the Infiniti QX30 Concept in New York

As the small crossover segment continues to grow, automakers across the world are expanding and redesigning their lineups to stay at the top of the game. Infiniti will soon be…

[PHOTOS] Mercedes-Benz GLE and Mercedes-AMG GLE63 to Debut at NYIAS

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (Euro spec pictured) As we draw nearer to the beginning of the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), automakers are revealing teaser images and vehicle specs…