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.

The Price of Uber in China: Mobile App Faces Government Crackdowns, Increasing Tension

Photo: Beijing Patrol China seems to have mixed feelings about the ridesharing app Uber. Other Car News: Next Nissan GT-R Will Be a Hybrid On the one hand, the government…

Rich People Do Rich People Stuff in Cadillac ATS and CTS Commercials

Cadillac has two new commercials for the ATS and CTS, which focus on rich people doing rich people things in their rich people cars. Theyโ€™re basically 30-second Nancy Meyers films.…

Get to Know Jun Imai, Acclaimed Hot Wheels Designer and Car Enthusiast

Magnus Walker poses with Hot Wheels Head of Design, Jun Imai Photo: David Chickering If thereโ€™s one person who embodies the creative energy and innovative vision behind Hot Wheels, itโ€™s…

Lyft Makes Services Accessible for Senior Citizens Who Donโ€™t Have Smartphones

Lyft is now offer senior citizens who donโ€™t have smartphones the ability to go to and from doctorโ€™s appointments with ease When my grandmother first started getting old, one of…

Man Drives Car into Store, Takes Selfie, Leaves

Many of us love to show off our cars. Some of us love showing them off so much that we take photos of them (and of ourselves with them) and…

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream When the Military Takes Over

Conspiracy theorists in Texas are headed down a Rocky Road with allegations that Blue Bell Ice Cream trucks are being used for sinister purposes by the United States military during…

James Marsden Rescues Stranded Astronauts in New Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Commercial

Heโ€™s probably telling them all about the Toyotaโ€™s features that the rover is lacking. What a snob. James Marsden yet again took his 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid to strange places…

California Automobile Museum Photos and Information

1928 Willys Knight at the California Automobile Museum in Sacramento, California Are you a Sacramento native or a traveler just swinging by The City of Trees? If so, consider making…

Dominoโ€™s Pizza Launches Custom Delivery Fleet

Pizza delivery vehicles are true workhorses, driving many miles in a variety of trying weather conditions to deliver food to hungry people. Most delivery fleets are the personal cars of…

Honda Civic Type R Ad Banned for Encouraging Speeding

A Honda Civic Type R speeds by in the European car commercial โ€œKeep Upโ€ A European Honda commercial promoting the Civic Type R and other new models has been banned…

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation CEO Among First to Receive Honda Clarity FCV

The first six 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell customers (left to right) Jon Spallino, Terry Tamminen, Karen Thorp, Jackie Keller, Jack Cusick, and Jim Salomon at Hondaโ€™s Torrance campus on December…

BMW's Super Bowl Ad Premieres Early, Humorously Promotes i3

Couric and Gumbel exchange witty banter marveling at the electric i3 Photo: BMW USA At a timeย when many automakers are sitting out this round of highly-anticipated Super Bowl commercials, BMW…

Spoiled Swiss Kid Wants New Ferrari, Sets Fire to Old One

The charred remains of the beautiful Ferrari 458 Italia Photo: 20 Minutes When most people want to buy a new car, they scrimp and save until they can afford itโ€“a…

Subaru Bids Farewell to Crosstrek Hybrid, Steps Away from Hybrid Market

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Of Subaruโ€™s robust, outdoorsy lineup, the Crosstrek might not necessarily be the most recognizable SUVโ€“especially compared to the hot-sellingย Foresterย and Outbackโ€“but the compact crossover still stands…

Hyundai to Offer Ioniq for Sale on 'Cell Phone Data Plan' Model

2017 Hyundai IONIQ EV When it hits dealers, the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq will be the first vehicle to not only be offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully-electric powertrains, but…