The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


When to Choose a Collision Center for Your Repair

Vehicle accidents can be truly terrifying. Not only can they threaten the overall integrity of your car, but they can threaten your life as well. Just the smallest accident could…

Here’s Why Tires are Black

It’s one of those facts we all take for granted — the sky is blue, the grass is green, and tires are black. However, cream-colored natural rubber doesn’t bear much…

5 Stupid Car Accessories No One Should Have

According to the SEMA, the car accessory market is a $34 billion industry; the possibilities are endless when it comes to customizing your new vehicle. But sometimes, when you’re driving…

Mazda VISION COUPE concept

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New York Auto Show Archives

In light of current events, many of this year’s auto shows have… Cadillac sets it ambitions high with the reveal of the 2020 Cadillac… Over the years, Mazda has created…

Hyundai IONIQ Archives

After five red-hot months in a row, Hyundai sales came back down… Hyundai Canada broke sales records for the third month in a row,… Hyundai Canada celebrated a successful February,…

The History of Car Windshields

Car owners have had a deep appreciation for auto glass ever since the 1920s when vehicles started including this feature Photo: Goran Horvat via Pixabay It’s easy to take auto…

Why You Should Get Your Tires Rotated

If you’re fairly new to cars or car maintenance, hearing that you should get your tires “rotated” can be confusing. Rotating is something that tires are meant to do, after…

Red Bull Powertrains Archives

Ford has a rich history in F1 that includes major success through the 1960s, 70s, and 80s… In addition to granting Red Bull Powertrains the intellectual property for its power…

Lexus GS Archives

As many automakers do, Lexus puts a lot of thought into its vehicles’… The 2016 Lexus GS is a sport sedan that just oozes luxury.… This week, Toyota made a major…

Chevy Cruze Archives

With some confusion surrounding the use of the Cruze nameplate, this Chevy… Driving comfort is an essential component to evaluate when shopping for a… Great safety ratings aren’t exclusive to…

yaris hybrid-r

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What Do the Lines on the Road Mean?

Whether you’ve had your driver’s license for a long time or are currently learning to drive, a refresher on the meaning of road indicators is always beneficial. You may think…

'Roadkill Rivals' Card Game Review: Audacious and Addictive

I’m an avid fan of offbeat card and tabletop games. Because crowd-funding channels like Kickstarter are producing a wealth of unconventional ideas these days, many creations that wouldn’t have seen the light…

GM Arlington Plant Operates at Full Capacity

A look inside the GM Arlington plant ©General Motors Our vehicles may be downsizing as we all look to more efficient means of transportation, but that hasn’t spelled out the…

Millennium Falcon Archives

The first trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker recently premiered… To say that Nissan loves the Star Wars franchise would be the… Out of all the various vehicles that…

What’s the Difference Between CVT and DCT Transmissions?

Photo: The News Wheel A car’s transmission has a substantial impact on the way it performs, and knowing how your car’s transmission works will help you drive it properly. New…

Matthew McConaughey Lincoln MKX

 Added on September 10, 2015  The News Wheel « Previous Image Back to Post

Kia's SP2i Compact SUV Hits Pre-Production at Anantapur Plant

We got our first glimpse of Kia’s SP2i, a completely new compact SUV which is going to be produced by at its Anantapur facility in Andhra Pradesh, India. Buy or…

Top Honors Go to FCA at Texas Truck Rodeo

The 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn 10th Anniversary Edition Photo: FCA It’s a three-peat win for the Ram 1500 as it takes home the top honor of “Truck of Texas”…

2014 Chevy Cruze Overview

2014 Chevy Cruze What’s New for the 2014 Chevy Cruze The marquee addition to the 2014 Chevy Cruze is a game-changing 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine that seriously bolsters fuel economy,…

ICYMI: VW Debuted 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R in Chicago

The 2022 Golf R (left) and 2022 Golf GTI made their debut in Chicago Photo: Volkswagen A lot has happened in the automotive industry in the last few months, so…

I Want a Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, Please

Photo: Chrysler What started out as a random thought has more recently blossomed into a full-on obsession. I drive down the road and see a cool mom behind the wheel…

Wrap Design Contest for 2016 Mazda MX-5 Offers Showcase at Goodwood Festival

Think you have a creative vision for coloring the MX-5? Photo:Mazda UKvia YouTube We’ve heard all about the next generation Mazda MX-5 Miata in the United States, but did you…

2018 Chicago Auto Show Photo Gallery: See Which Buick Vehicles Were Featured on the Showroom Floor

Buick showed off their entire 2018 lineup at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show, with a wide variety of vehicles, from sedans and SUVs to the sporty convertible Cascada. While Buick…

Differences Between the GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse

Photo: Chevrolet The GMC Acadia and the Chevrolet Traverse are both three-row SUVs manufactured by GM, but they differ in terms of towing, spaciousness, and trim level options. Here’s a…

MythBusters: Hands-Free Phone Calls Are Just as Dangerous While Driving

There has been a widely-accepted notion going around that suggests that hands-free phone calls are safer than holding the phone up to your ear. Well, according to the MythBusters, the…

Road Trip Ideas Archives

Traveling with kids requires patience, a sense of humor, a flexible attitude,… Planning a honeymoon can be exhausting. From getting passports to booking flights… There’s no denying that Europe is…

Alfa Romeo Giulia Archives

2018 was an incredible sales year for Fiat Chrysler, as overall sales… Fiat Chrysler’s decision to focus on trucks, crossovers, and SUVs has evidently… Alfa Romeo’s official return to the…

Read Mary Barra’s Prepared Testimony to the U.S. Senate Subcommittee

Read Mary Barra’s Prepared Testimony to the U.S. Senate Subcommittee ©GM Yesterday, Mary Barra, General Motors CEO, went before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on…

Jerry Seinfeld and Kevin Hart driving around in a classic Porsche 718

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[PHOTOS] 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Gets Tough New Look

The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Photo: Chevrolet The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado made its debut this month, showing off rugged, dynamic new looks and more variation from trim to trim. Every…

2021 Honda CR-V Overview

2021 Honda CR-V Photo: Honda The Honda CR-V debuted in 1996 and entered its fifth generation in 2017. Just two years later, it received a refresh that included sharper exterior…

Encore Archives

The colors of our vehicles can say a lot about us. Some… If you’re looking for a versatile and affordable back-to-school vehicle, Buick offers… When it comes to beloved Buick…

10 Hyundai Vehicles Feature IIHS Seal of Approval for Safety

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, left, and 2019 Hyundai Accent are the two most recent Hyundai vehicles to be honored by the IIHS Last week, Hyundai added two more honors…

2020 Chevrolet Blazer Overview

Photo: Chevrolet The 2020 Chevy Blazer doesn’t compromise on style or versatility. Here’s a rundown of what you’ll find on this sporty SUV. The 2020 model year brought a few…

OEM Parts vs. Aftermarket Parts

When it comes to replacing a component of your vehicle, there are two kinds of parts to choose from: OEM and aftermarket. What’s the difference? Which parts are better quality?…

The Honda Art Car Jean Graton

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2019 Silverado 1500 Archives

The new 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 was named one of the contenders… Chevrolet’s 2019 Silverado has a fairly unique powertrain for the new generation:… The highly-anticipated and highly-hyped 2019 Chevrolet…

Lincoln Navigator Continues Its Hot Streak as Lincoln Sales Decline in March

Lincoln delivered US sales totaling 9,352 vehicles in March, a 2.1% year-over-year decline from the 9,554 vehicles delivered in 2017. As has been the case throughout the first quarter of…

Volvo EV Sales Double in First Four Months of 2020

Photo: Volvo As we’ve previously reported, Volvo is making a significant push into the electric vehicle market. Its short-term goal is to have roughly 50 percent of its global sales…

Ford Focus Gets EcoBoost Hybrid Powertrain

Photo: Ford Though it’s sadly no longer up for grabs in the United States, the new Ford Focus is going as strong as ever in Europe. Now the Focus is…

Toyota’s $1.3B Investment in Indiana Creates 550 New Jobs

Photo: Toyota Toyota announced it invested an additional $700 million and added 150 new jobs to Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana to complete a modernization project that started in January 2017.…

Latest BMW Art Car Makes Its Debut

The BMW Art Car project was first introduced by the German automaker 40 years ago. One of the latest editions in this storied fleet was recently revealed at Art Basel…

laurel coppock Archives

When I am home every day with my kids trying to work… Jan has been a regular character in Toyota commercials for several years… Actress Laurel Coppock has long had…

rescue Archives

Back in February of 2017, a woman’s car fell into a sinkhole,… On October 24th, a kayaker noticed that a woman was stuck in… Animals are unfortunately too often directly…

GMC Sales Climb 20% in April on Strength of Pickups, Crossovers

2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Photo: © General Motors GMC continued its incredible roll in April, moving 47,194 units in the United States for a 20% year-over-year gain. Retail sales were…

Japan Will Soon Start Implementing 3D Maps with Self-Driving Vehicles

3D maps that enhance the accuracy of self-driving technology are likely to be put in practical use in Japan by March 2019 – The Japan News https://t.co/a5VGhzdQSM — Jean de…

How to Protect Your Car from Marten Attacks

Martens cost drivers millions. Photo: ethan.gosnell2 The marten is an adorable animal that looks like a cross between a cat and a ferret, but its ability to trash your car…

J.D. Power Recognizes Kia Rio as Most Dependable Small Car

In the small car segment, the Kia Rio is looming large, when it comes to dependability. According to J.D. Power’s 2018 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), which examined “problems reported during…