The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


GM to Close Plants and Kill Multiple Sedans

General Motors is closing its assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio, as part of a major restructuring In a major restructuring move, General Motors announced today that it will close five…

How to Extend Your EV Battery's Shelf Life

Like with conventional car batteries, EV batteries have a certain shelf life. There are also factors that can hinder or help an EV battery’s overall health. Here’s a brief overview…

Toyota EVs Archives

Toyota EVs sold better than last year despite the pandemic, a testament to the increasing demand for electrification… The Toyota i-Road is a quirky vehicle that’s been slowly making its……

2019 Nissan LEAF Wins Best Electric Vehicle in KBB’s 2019 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

The 2019 Nissan LEAF earned the award for Best Electric Vehicle from Kelley Blue Book’s 2019 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. The award was presented at the 2019 Chicago Auto…

Mass Effect Archives

The upcoming remaster of the beloved Mass Effect trilogy might be able to correct one of the original's biggest flaws: the Mako.… The Mass Effect Trilogy may be one of…

Yellow Caps and Traffic Accidents: A Tragic History Lesson

Traffic jams like this were a common sight in late-1960s Japan Photo: Riley via CC The world of vehicle and traffic safety has gone through a lot of change over…

Apple Watch Archives

Apple’s new iOS 14 operating system is coming soon — and it’s… A new Apple patent application proposes using an iPhone or even an… Technology is great, no? Today, you…

You searched for electric vehicle – Page 3 of 231

So, anyone who knows my writing (hi, mom!) knows that I just love electric cars – in fact, I even wrote a while back about my first time getting to…

2016 Scion FR-S Archives

Starting with the 2017 model year, the sporty coupe formerly known as… Back in February, Toyota made the announcement that its youth-oriented brand, Scion,… Scion had an exceptional year in…

Using Backup Cameras While Reversing

Reversing a car is one of the most fundamental driving skills that you, as a driver, need to understand and perfect. The necessity of knowledge on backing up a car…

Dodge Launches Campaign for Ninth ‘Fast & Furious’ Movie

The 2021 Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Photo: FCA Dodge models have been featured in the “Fast & Furious” franchise since the first movie was released. To support the release of…

Mobility For All Archives

Toyota has announced it will appear at the 2020 CES convention in… Toyota has announced it will provide a full lineup of electrified vehicles… Toyota has been named to Fortune…

Ford to Build Battery Electric Vehicles at Flat Rock Assembly

Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company has announced that it will expand its production of battery electric vehicles to Flat Rock Assembly Plant as part of a $900 million…

Ford Transit Custom PHEV (1)

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Lincoln Pulls the Plug on Its Rivian-Based EV

Photo: Lincoln Citing “the current environment,” Lincoln Motor Company announced that it has ceased development on its all-new electric vehicle. Lincoln first confirmed its plans to build an electric vehicle…

2016 Scion FR-S Overview

The 2016 Scion FR-S For 2016, Scion has updated the FR-S to try and combat lagging sales in recent months. The result is a better-than-ever coupe that still boasts a…

History of the Nissan Altima

2021 Nissan Altima Photo: Nissan Nissan first introduced the Altima in 1993 to contend in the extremely competitive midsize sedan segment. Since its introduction, the Altima has given other vehicles…

Alexander Calder BMW Art Car Turns 3.0C SLs into Art

When you first look at a BMW, you might not think that it would make a good canvas—that is, until you see the first BMW Art Car ever created, painted…

How Toyota Canada Kept Workers Safe during Factory Reopening

Photo: Toyota Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada is one of the largest employers in southwestern Ontario, with about 8,500 employees working across its assembly plants in Cambridge and Woodstock. When the…

Toyota Announces Two All-New Three-Row SUVs

Photo: Toyota Only nine days ago, we said the Toyota electric vehicle avalanche was coming (the EV-lanche?) and it seems to have already started. The automaker just announced it was…

Canadian Grand Prix on the Rocks for 2021 F1 Season

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, on Montreal’s Notre Dame Island, has hosted the Canadian Grand Prix since 1978 Photo: pedrik via CC The Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal was canceled last year…

Buick EV Archives

Buick’s first Ultium EV, the Electra E5, recently began pre-production in China… Buick is moving forward with a major brand makeover that’s centered on… The all-new Electra concept crossover takes…

Chevrolet Set to Continue Selling the Current Generation of Silverado Vehicles Under the “Silverado Legacy” Nameplate

Those who like the look of the current Chevy Silverado are in luck This past weekend, Chevrolet gave automotive enthusiasts their first official look at the redesigned 2019 Chevrolet Silverado during a…

2016 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited 75th Anniversary edition

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Vatican Raffling Off Used Popemobile

The Vatican is raffling off one of Pope Francis’ famously compact Popemobiles Image: Mike Licht, CC Pope Francis is holding a raffle to raise money for the poor, and the…

buick in china Archives

General Motors has found great success in selling larger vehicles in the… Back in October of 2019, an enticing image of a refreshed 2021… Thanks to a growing portfolio and…

2019 Cadillac CT6 to Come Offered in 13 Configurations

Cadillac is ready to spice things up for the CT6 with more variety One way in which luxury automotive brands separate themselves from the rest of the industry is by…

Trump Meets with Tesla and Ford CEOs to Talk American Manufacturing

Tesla CEO Elon Musk standing next to a Telsa Model S Photo: Maurizio Pesce If there’s one thing Trump is likely to take seriously during his presidency, it’s US manufacturing…

Toyota’s Electric Vehicle Sales are Soaring in Canada

Photo: Toyota 2020 was not a good year for the auto industry, but there were a few highlights nonetheless. Not least of which was the performance of Toyota’s electric vehicle…

2017 Cadillac Escalade Overview

While the newly-introduced Cadillac CT6 sedan has been branded as the company’s new flagship model, the truth is the Cadillac Escalade has been the luxury automaker’s flagship vehicle for quite…

Flat Rock Assembly Plant Archives

It’s been a hectic few days to be sure. If you’re anything… Though things are opening up more and more, the fight against the… A post on the United Auto…

GM Belt Assurance System to Prevent Road Fatalities

The famous “Click it or Ticket” campaign from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reportedly opening with its first increase in unrestrained passenger fatalities in five years. As…

Thanks to Mitsubishi, Nissan’s Future Includes a New PHEV

You can thank this SUV for any upcoming Nissan PHEV There were a lot of questions about what would happen after Renault-Nissan acquired a 34% controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors,…

GMC's Marissa West Gives the Inside Scoop on the 2020 Sierra HD

Sierra Heavy Duty Chief Engineer Marissa West recently gave an inside look at the brand’s goal for the 2020 Sierra HD, as well as some distinct style and mechanical elements…

Understanding Car Safety Products for Pets

Photo: Tracie Hall Whether you’re on a cross-country road trip or a quick run to the park, having a pet along for the ride can make driving a little more…

Hyundai Merchandise Makes Affordable, Practical Christmas Gifts

While some auto companies are known for their bombastic brand marketing on all merchandise known to man (we won’t name names), others prefer a functional, subtle approach that doesn’t draw…

WA Archives

Hot off of its 40-millionth unit sold, the Toyota Corolla is steamrolling… Ford is currently pushing their F-150 pickup truck with the tagline “We… At the dawn of every new…

Wi-Fi Hotspots Coming to Select 2018 Fords

Having Wi-Fi capabilities in your vehicle is quickly becoming the stuff of mandate for auto buyers; Ford is adapting to the times and to demands by bringing Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities…

Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring Arrives in Mexico

Lincoln is selling just 40 Aviator Grand Touring SUVs in Mexico Photo: Lincoln The first 40 examples of the new 2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring have arrived in Mexico. The…

Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Takes Home Popular Science Award

2019 Ram 2500 Limited The innovations in the 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty not only make it an outstanding contender in the truck segment, but also as an outstanding example…

car care tips Archives

During the heat of the summer, it’s important to keep your vehicle… Whether you have a brand-new car or one that’s been well loved,… Taking care of your car comes…

Exact Same Buick Electra Auctioned Off in Raffle Twice

A Buick so nice, they auctioned it twice Photo: Dayton Chamber of Commerce’s All Wheels Weekends Usually when your annual auction has the exact same grand prize as the year…

Man Wins MINI on The Price is Right, Gets Amped, Flops onto It

If you grew up like me, then you no doubt spent a lot of early afternoons hooked to the tube from 11am-noon while your grandmother watched The Price is Right.…

Chrysler 300 Earns Spot on US News’ List of 20 Roomiest Sedans in 2019

2019 Chrysler 300C The 2019 Chrysler 300 is an elegant, fullsize sedan, offering a sophisticated design, a smooth performance, and a spacious cabin designed for a comfortable driving experience. And…

The Classic Vehicles at Flint's Buick Automotive Gallery Are En Route to a Temporary Offsite Home

This 1910 Buick Bug is part of the Sloan Museum Automotive Collection Classic car lovers, you may want to hold off on any plans to visit the Buick Automotive Gallery…

windshield repair Archives

Spending time and money in the service bay is no driver’s dream.… If you’re not sure what certain car-insurance add-ons mean for your coverage,… For as long as you own…

Nat'l Average Hits $2.47 a Gallon. Thanks, Obama.

Christmas is a little less than a week away, and all around the United States, drivers have been receiving the greatest gift of all: affordable fuel. This week, the national…

2015 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Wins Ultimate Heavy Duty Challenge

The 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 HD ©GM Cars.com today announced that the 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 HD won the overall title in this year’s Ultimate Heavy Duty Challenge 1-ton diesel…

Fusion Sales Have Increased Two-Fold Since 2005 Launch

2016 Ford Fusion Ford launched its Fusion midsize sedan a decade ago, and in the 10 years since the brand began rolling out to customers around the world, model sales have more than…

GM Testing New V8 Engine for 2020 Silverado, Sierra HD Trucks

The all-new 2020 Chevy Silverado HD is likely to include a new 6.6-liter V8 engine General Motors is completely redesigning its heavy-duty trucks for 2020, and those new models could…