The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


elderly drivers Archives

Congratulations! You’ve successfully raised your children, put them through school, and gotten… In-vehicle infotainment systems are designed for a more entertaining, connected, and responsive… Researchers at the Institute of Development,…

Chevrolet Announces 2015 Impala Bi-Fuel Sedan

2014 Chevy Impala Chevrolet has broken the news of their 2015 Impala bi-fuel sedan, which will become the United States’ first full-size sedan capable of running on either gasoline or…

Vacation Trailer

 Added on May 7, 2015  The News Wheel « Previous Image Back to Post

Denny Hamlin wins 2020 Toyota 500

 Added on May 28, 2020  The News Wheel « Previous Image Back to Post

National Lampoon’s Vacation Reboot Stars Ed Helms, Christina Applegate

Though the iconic road trip film, National Lampoon’s Vacation, ranked fourth in our 15 Best Road Trip Movies Ever post, it’s hard to say that the upcoming National Lampoon’s Vacation…

racing card game Archives

Photo: The News Wheel Over the past hundred years, dozens of excellent…     Nearly 30 years ago, Street Rod debuted on the Amiga, Commodore 64…     Did you ever think…

Honda and Chevy Only Ones Fueling Natural Gas Car Market

The 2014 Honda Civic Natural Gas When people talk about the green car movement, they’re usually referring to hybrids and electrics. Meanwhile, natural gas is getting left out of the…

Bi-Fuel Impala’s Gas Tank Deflects Bullets, Fire

Chevrolet engineers weren’t messing around when they designed the Bi-Fuel Impala’s gas tank. The tank, which holds the compressed natural gas (CNG) that can power the 2015 Bi-Fuel Chevrolet Impala,…

Honda Opens CNG Fueling Station at Marysville, Ohio Campus

Honda executive Tom Shoupe speaks at the opening of a CNG filling station in Marysville, Ohio Honda announced today the opening of its very first public Compressed Natural Gas fueling…

[VIDEO] Cow Poop-Powered Bus Sets Record in UK

Gone are the days when vehicles were powered only by either gasoline or diesel. Today’s cars are available with many choices—from electric power to emerging technologies like hydrogen fuel cells.…

J.D. Power Initial Quality Study Archives

J.D. Power has released the results of its 2022 Initial Quality Study,… As was the case in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, Lincoln… Ford scored the No. 4 spot…

Gonna Need That New Ford Ranger Raptor in the States Stat

The Ranger Raptor is coming to bash jumps and chew bubblegum Photo: Ford Ford this week revealed the all-new Ranger Raptor for the European market, and it’s tight. With three…

How to Stay Warm When Your Car’s Heater Calls It Quits

The thought of driving a car during winter’s cold temperatures and frigid conditions with no working heater is frightening. If your no-heat fear has come true due to a heater…

BMW Debuts 2014 4 Series Convertible at the Los Angeles Auto Show

BMW Debuted the 2014 4 Series Convertible at the Los Angeles Auto Show Continuing the rollout of its newly-minted 4 Series, BMW debuted the 2014 4 Series Convertible at the…

China Pushes Aggressive Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Car Quotas

Photo: Newsy China has become increasingly important in the car market, particularly when it comes to electric vehicles. As the world’s largest car market, its decisions hold a lot of…

[WATCH] Dodge’s 2015 Super Bowl Ad Revives a Modern Classic

The message in Dodge’s 2015 Super Bowl ad is clear: live life to the fullest. Nearly a year ago, Dodge unleashed a commercial for the 2015 Dodge Challenger that simultaneously…

New Jersey Garbage Truck Explodes, Raises Concerns About Natural Gas Cars

An electrical fire in a garbage truck’s battery caused a huge explosion on January 26th when flames overheated one of the truck’s Compressed Natural Gas tanks. At around 1pm, the…

What's the Holiday with the Most Car Thefts?

Photo: Wilson Hui via CC Here’s a beneficial New Year’s resolution for you: don’t get your car stolen in 2015. If you’ve ever had that experience, you know how terrifying it can…

California Utilities Getting in on EV Chargers, And Why You Should Care

When it comes to electric vehicles and emissions policy, much of the country looks to California to lead the way and set precedents. This makes decisions like the one currently…

ram pickup Archives

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is the most powerful mass-produced truck ever.… Redesigned for 2019, the Ram 1500 is arriving in style. Its new… Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) sold a…

This Spongy Crystal Could Make Compressed Natural Gas a Competitor for Alternative Fuel

The Honda Civic CNG is the only option compressed natural gas car buyers currently have Writing about science is really fun sometimes. It means that I get to write stuff…

Subsidies and New Policies Contribute to China’s Booming EV Sales

Last month, China announced its plan to phase out fossil-fueled vehicles so that by 2025, each manufacturer will have a 20% inventory of hybrids and EVs. Around the same time,…

Texas Auto Writers Association Awards FCA US Brands Top Honors

Jeep led the pack in the Texas Truck Rodeo Texas really likes Fiat Chrysler. A lot. The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) recently held its annual Texas Truck Rodeo. During…

LATCH system Archives

Parents with young children will appreciate the 2022 Hyundai Tucson’s latest achievement:… A properly installed car seat is a must when you are transporting… Just because you have kids, doesn’t…

Ford Announces Three New Bronco Off-Roadeos for August

Ford announced three additional locations for Bronco Off-Roadeos in August Photo: Ford Are you one of the lucky ducks who’s got a 2021 Ford Bronco locked down? Already enjoying your…

Ford Backs Bronco Nation, Announces Off-Roadeos

The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, Bronco two-door, and Bronco four-door Photo: Ford Ford is turning its iconic Bronco into its own outdoor brand, and it’s looking to build a community…

Bronco Off-Roadeo Archives

In case you haven’t heard, there’s a total eclipse (not of the… Are you one of the lucky ducks who’s got a 2021 Ford… Last year, Ford revealed that Bronco…

Nissan Sedan Archives

The jurors of the North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of… As they enter the workforce, college graduates need a reliable, budget-friendly, and… One look at the 2019 Nissan…

college graduation Archives

Congratulations! You’ve successfully raised your children, put them through school, and gotten… Today, Chrysler Group LLC Chairman and CEO, Sergio Marchionne, spoke at the… General Motors CEO, Mary Barra, has…

Autotrader Archives

The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer took the number one spot on Autotrader’s list… Autotrader has released its 10 Hottest Cars of Summer 2020 list, and… Earning a college degree is a…

2024 Buick Enclave

 Added on August 11, 2023  The News Wheel « Previous Image Back to Post

Is the Ford EcoSport Storm America's Ford EcoSport Raptor? Could Be!

With all the hype surrounding the newly-revealed Ford Ranger Raptor (and the possibility of it coming to America) and the potential for an Everest Raptor (which could in turn lead…

You Can Probably Start Blaming Generation Z for Ford's Decision to Axe Sedans

Ford has caught a fair amount of guff lately for its decision to yank every sedan from its lineup in the United States within the next year in favor of…

Auto Execs Agree Infrastructure Is Key to Electric Vehicle Success, Still Don't Want to Pay For It

In this week’s episode of “Stating the Obvious,” executives from two different car manufacturers made statements that revealed the astounding fact that one of the problems with electric vehicles is…

2018 Mazda CX-5 a Top Safety Pick+ IIHS Recipient

A month after the 2018 Mazda CX-9 earned a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, its compact cousin has also received recognition, this time from the…

2018 alfa romeo stelvio Archives

With a title like “Crossover of Texas” up for grabs, one might… Alfa Romeo has announced that its 2018 Stelvio SUV will start at… When the Alfa Romeo Stelvio was…

Ellen DeGeneres Surprises Correspondent Jeannie Klisiewicz with a Brand New Ford EcoSport

Ellen DeGeneres is known for her grand gestures (she’s known as Ellen De-Generous) and improving the lives of people all across the country, whether that’s giving them a hefty check,…

[Photos] All-New Ford EcoSport Revealed; First Details Released

Ford revealed the first salvo in its four-model SUV offensive on Monday, presenting the all-new EcoSport to North American customers. Scheduled to hit dealerships in early 2018, the EcoSport was…

Brad Keselowski

 Added on July 21, 2021  The News Wheel « Previous Image Back to Post

Parents Archives

PARENTS awarded the 2021 Subaru Ascent, Crosstrek Hybrid, Forester, and Legacy top marks in their list of the Best Family Cars of 2021.… Congratulations! You’ve successfully raised your children, put…

Production of New EcoSport Kicks Off at Ford Sollers Plant in Naberezhenye Chelny

Ford Sollers, the automaker’s Russian joint venture, kicked off production last week of the new EcoSport at its upgraded Naberezhenye Chelny manufacturing facility. “Ford has a long heritage and global…

Toyota Raize Leaked On The Internet, Because Of Course

Toyota will reveal a new, small SUV next month in Japan, but thanks to the reliably leaky internet, we haven’t had to wait that long to get our hands on…

60 Minutes Highlights Crumbling American Infrastructure Just In Time for the Holidays

Pittsburgh, one of the most glaring examples of our nation’s crumbling American infrastructure If you have family in Pittsburgh, you might want to have them come to your home for…

General Motors to Require Bolt Dealerships to Install CCS Fast Chargers

Photo: © General Motors Charging infrastructure—there isn’t enough of it. That particular bit of the electric car landscape has been trod and retrod so many times that it has become…

Cash for Junk Cars: 5 Signs That You Should Get Rid of Your Vehicle

This article is sponsored by Cash Cars Buyer. Junk cars are frequently thought of as inoperable vehicles that sit in somebody’s driveway or front yard, creating an eyesore. For the…

What If We Raised the Gasoline Tax?

In the US, it is no secret that our roads and bridges are in trouble—due to age and the incredible expense in replacing it all, the updating of our highway…

2017 Chevy Sanic Debuts at San Francisco Meme-Con

On Friday night, Honda made a splash at the San Diego Comic-Con by unveiling the “Sonic Civic,” a 2016 Civic Touring sedan specially designed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of…

Car Charger Network CEO: Enough on Cities, We Need to Focus on Highway Chargers Now

Electric vehicle infrastructure is such a well-known issue that it is almost too tiresome even for the commenters going “but there isn’t enough charging infrastructure” on most every article on…

Domino’s Latest Marketing Ploy Is Filling in Potholes

Potholes are the absolute worst. Formed when water seeps into cracks in the road and freezes, breaking apart asphalt or concrete as it expands, the craters make driving a jolting…

VW Gives GM's Electric Vehicle Bid a Boost

General Motors will soon be coming out with the first affordable long-range electric vehicle to hit the US market. However, there is still the biggest problem with electric vehicles’ acceptance:…