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.

Minivan Lovers, Take Note: GM Files for Orlando Trademark Yet Again

Another day, another filing for a new trademark by GM that may or may not indicate that there is a new model forthcoming. Up this week: Orlando. Not Tony. Not…

Mexico to Receive 10 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Carbon 65 Editions Later This Year

Last year, Chevroletย announced a limited 2018 Chevy Corvette Carbon 65 Edition that would be limited to just 650 units around the globe. While specific allocation was not revealed at the…

Matt Kenseth Breaks 51-Race Drought at Food City 500

Kenseth barrels down the stretch toward the finish Photo:NASCAR.com Sundayโ€™s NASCAR Food City 500 in Support of Steve Byrnes at Bristol Motor Speedway was a messy affair marred by rain…

Mercedes to Sponsor 2015 Rock in Rio USA Music Festival

Mercedes-Benz will be the sponsor of the 2015 Rock in Rio music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada Last week, Rock in Rio announced that Mercedes-Benz would be the official of…

Matt Hagan and the 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Win Again at Wild Horse Pass

Matt Hagan won his second consecutive 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series win in the 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Matt Hagan has struck again. With a second consecutive…

Marc Comeau Named VP of Sales, Service, and Marketing for GM China

Marc Comeau General Motors China and SAIC-GM have announced Marc Comeau as its newly-appointed Vice President of Vehicle Sales, Service, and Marketing. Comeau replaces John Stadwick, who is repatriating to…

Man Saved from Car Crashing into His House by Running Late

Hereโ€™s one guy who has an excellent excuse to tell his boss why heโ€™s late to work: Karl Highton of Manchester, England, avoided being in a car crash by being…

Drunk Birds in Minnesota Wreaking Havoc on Cars

Sharon Stiteler, National Parks Service ranger Photo: Fox 9 News Just one hour north of Iron Range, the town of Gilbert has experienced an epidemic (or rather,ย birdemic?) of drunk birds.…

Mercedes Announces $10.5M Grant to Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA

Last week, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced a staggering $10.5 million grant to the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA. The grant is intended to help fight childhood obesity, which plagues…

Mazda Team Joest Announces Drivers for RT24-P Prototypes for 2018

When it comes to its prototype racing vehicles, Mazda has had a somewhat heartbreaking history. However, things are looking way, way up, as the automaker has now joined with the…

Young Mazda Motorsports Racers Discourage Distracted Driving

Mazda Motorsports is helping raise awareness about distracted driving by supporting Project Yellow Light This past weekend, Mazda Road to Indy took to the streets of Long Beach for the…

Rising Interest Rates Cause Growing SUV and Truck Sales to Stagnate in October

Automakers are generating a lot of profit from luxury SUVs, but are seeing fewer sales overall In the modern automotive environment, those automakers that offer an assortment of SUVs and…

Mazda Drive for Good Offers a Hand and $1 Million to St. Jude

Remember the charity drive thatย Mazda North America ran from November 21st through January 2nd? Over the years, Mazda has used that annual fundraiser to donate millions of dollars to worthy…

Mazda Begins Production of New CX-9

Mazdaโ€™s CX-9 was the subject of the companyโ€™s latest redesign, in this case to tailor the car specifically for the North American market, where lately demand has been for two…

Man Carrying Bonanza of Illegal Drugs Asks Police Officer For a Ride, Gets One

Because some days, the War on Drugs is easier than others Selling drugs is a risky game. As such, it tends to attract people who are excited by the possible…