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.

IIHS Reports Increase in Deaths from Running Red Lights

Photo: Derek Jensen Running red lights has always had the risk of being lethal. But as it turns out, deaths resulting from running a red light have increased over the…

IIHS Names 2017 Kia Optima Top Safety Pick Plus

2017 Kia Optima The 2017 Kia Optima has just received the IIHSโ€™s annual Top Safety Pick Plus award under the midsize car category.* Going along with the brandโ€™s focus on…

IIHS Issues 2019 Mazda CX-5 Pedestrian Crash Prevention Rating

When youโ€™re driving, it can be easy to zone in on the road and forget about pedestrians. Thatโ€™s why several automakers, including Mazda, have developed emergency braking systems to detect…

IHS Markit Loyalty Data: Crossovers and SUVs Are, Like, So Hot Right Now

2017 Buick Encore AWD Know whatโ€™s really hot right now? You know, apart from the weather, RuPaulโ€™s Drag Race Season 9 winner Sasha Velour, fidget spinners, and the takes being…

Idiot in Q50 Risks Lives for Self-Driving Stunt

Abandon all hope, ye who enter here This seems to be a commonly-held fact that we donโ€™t even need to enumerate, but what the hell, itโ€™s always worth pointing out:…

[PHOTOS] Hyundai Vision T Concept Flaunts Futuristic Design Elements

Photo: Hyundai The recently revealed Hyundai Vision T Concept combines advanced plug-in hybrid technology with a cutting-edge compact SUV platform and the brandโ€™s dynamic new Sensuous Sportiness design language. Introduced…

Hyundai USA CEO Receiving Lifetime Achievement Award from Boca Raton Concours dโ€™Elegance

Since its inception, the Boca Raton Concours dโ€™Elegance has been a gathering of the finest automobiles Photo: Ron via CC For the 11th year, the annualย Boca Raton Concours dโ€™Elegance will…

Hyundai Unveils Groundbreaking Smart Fingerprint Technology

Hyundai is rolling out new technology that will allow drivers to unlock and start their vehicles with a fingerprint scan. These sensors will show up on some 2019 Santa Fe…

Hyundai's Streak of Sales Gains Hits 9 Months in April

Photo: Hyundai Hyundai Motor America maintained its long streak of monthly sales increases in April, notching a 1 percent gain over the same period last year. Retail sales were up…

Hyundai Sales Grow for 10th Month in a Row

The Hyundai Kona notched a 42 percent increase in sales for May Photo: Hyundai Thanks to continued SUV sales growth, Hyundai Motor America posted a 10th straight month of sales…

Hyundai Posts Surging June Sales, Genesis Does Not

Hyundai Motor America (HMA) is kicking off a good start to its summer, as the brand has reported June sales of 64,052 units between the Hyundai brand and luxury Genesis…

Solid Hyundai October Sales Help Brand Cross Ten Million Mark

At the conclusion of October 2015, Hyundai sold its 10 millionth vehicle in the United States. This milestone has been in the works since Hyundai began selling the subcompact Excel…

Hyundai Notches 7th Consecutive Month of Sales Gains

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Photo: Hyundai Hyundai Motor America continued its hot streak in February, notching a 2 percent sales increase over the same period in 2018 and delivering…

Hyundai and National Council of La Raza Donate 1,000 Coats to Families

Hyundai and National Council of La Raza donated 1,000 coats to students. This winter, Hyundai Motor America and National Council of La Raza (NCLR) teamed up to help service families…

Hyundai iX25 SUV Receives Name & Release Schedule

Back in November 2014, Hyundai unveiled a ready-for-production B-segment CUV called the iX25 at the Guangzhou Auto Show. Based on a concept launched a year ago at the Beijing Auto…