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.

2013 Chevrolet Traverse Overview

The 2013 Chevrolet Traverse gets several new updates including an exterior facelift, upgraded interior materials, new safety features, and a new electronic interface. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse Exterior The Traverse is…

[Video] 'The Hand of Man' Used to Smash Cars, Russians Seem Unimpressed

Oh, how we want one of these. Known as โ€œThe Hand of Man,โ€ this interactive sculpture is a 26-foot hydraulically-actuated human hand capable of picking up and smashing cars connected…

GMC Sierra Sales Hit New Heights in November

GMC Sierra Sales Hit New Heights in NovemberPictured: 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD ยฉGM As reported in our General Motors November sales report, GMC saw its best November since 2001, with…

The Intertwined Legacies of William Clay Ford and the Continental Mark II

The automotive world is still reeling from the loss of William Clay Ford, who passed away March 9 from pneumonia. Ford was the last living grandchild of Fordโ€™s founding father,…

Snowkhana Is Back with Star Wars References and Focus RS Madness

Snowkhana is back once again, and since itโ€™s dropping coincides with the biggest cinematic release of the year, of course thereโ€™s a whole bunch of Star Wars references. Whatโ€™s more,…

Mental Block Returns for Snowkhana 3: YuleTube

Mental Block is back and doing more cottony burnouts in Snowkhana 3: YuleTube Mental Block is back and drifting by various YouTube references in Snowkhana 3: YuleTube. Check out the…

[Watch] Mitsubishi Crashes Into Cab, Sticks Landing, 8/10

Mitsubishi crashes into cab because why not Thereโ€™s not really a whole lot to say about the following video, apart from mentioning that it depicts an accident that took place…

Sneezing While Driving: Best Practices

Photo: William Brawley via CC Between incompetent or aggressive drivers, engaging podcasts, and the ever-present appeal of cell phones, devoting 100 percent of your attention to the road has never…

Slayer Unleash Branded NASCAR Racer at Bristol Motor Speedway

Slayer rockinโ€™ out on stage Photo: Francis Things that are super American: NASCAR, hotdogs, baseball, and Slayer. If you were lucky enough to be present at last weekendโ€™s NASCAR Xfinity…

Mazda Most Improved in 2014 APEAL Study

Mazda Most Improved in 2014 APEAL Study, 2014 Mazda6 ranked highest among midsize cars. According to J.D. Powerโ€™s 2014 Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study, Mazda is the most…

Silicon Carbide Chip Could Achieve 10 Percent Higher Fuel Efficiency for Toyota Hybrids

(Left to right) PCU with silicon power semiconductors(Production model); PCU with SiC power semiconductors(Future target) Whenever a Toyota Prius crosses your path, chances are your immediate thought is its excellent…

Shanghai OnStar Announces New Packages, First B2B Service Platform in China

General Motors China has announced the launch of four new Shanghai OnStar packages, which cover mobile apps, security and safety, smart fleet management, and telematics data reports. The company is…

2014 Nissan 370Z Overview

2014 Nissan 370Z Sharp lines, a low center of gravity, and short wheelbase combine to make the 2014 Nissan 370Z look like a fun drive. The dramatic roofline adds a…

September US Sales Announced for Volvo

2018 Volvo XC60 September 2018 sales have surpassed last yearโ€™s sales for Volvo Car USA, LLC. According to the automaker, September 2017 was down 10.3% compared to what it posted…

Waymo and Uberโ€™s Self-Driving Cars are Getting Bullied

According to corporate giants Waymo and Uber, driverless cars are catching heat from drivers and pedestrians alike. Eric Meyhofer, head of Uberโ€™s self-driving car unit, said that the vehicle-mounted cameras…