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.

Sebastian Vettel Could Be Out of F1 After 2020

Photo: Jon Large via CC The Formula 1 driver market was blown wide open when Ferrari announced last week that Sebastian Vettel would leave the team at the end of…

Rumors About the Upcoming 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Car and Driver recently came across spy photos of a camouflaged 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander prototype. While nothing is for certain, there are some educated…

Rumor: 2020 Mazda CX-3 Will Be Way Bigger (UPDATED)

A new Mazda rumor is circulating, this time starting from Australia and, for once, not about rotary engines. Instead, this rumor is saying that for 2020, Mazda will introduce a…

Hyundai Introduces Eco-Friendly 2020 Ioniq Lineup

The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Photo: Hyundai The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid, and Ioniq Electric have arrived with refreshed looks, new infotainment tech, and upgraded safety systems.…

Ram Releases New โ€˜Built to Serve Editionโ€™ Trucks

New Ram โ€œBuilt to Serve Editionโ€ truck Photo: FCA Back in November 2019, Ram introduced โ€œBuilt to Serve Editionโ€ trucks in recognition of the United States Armed Forces. Now, Ram…

Projected Maintenance Costs Are Low with Ram 1500

2020 Ram 1500 Limited Photo: FCA The expense of buying a car doesnโ€™t end with the sticker price. You have to factor in insurance costs, registration fees, taxes, and of…

Potential Risks of Speed Limiters Passed by the EU

Cars are changing. Technology is advancing. There are new automobile technologies being created and approved by governments all the time, and they just arenโ€™t to sell cars. Some advancements are…

Post-COVID 2020 Formula 1 Calendar: What We Know So Far

Red Bull art sculpture at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria Photo: Christian Reichl via CC The 2020 FIA Formula One World Championship was, once, intended to be the…

[Photos] Toyota Prius 2020 Edition Honors Hallmark Hybrid

The somewhat mischievous Toyota Prius 2020 Edition Photo: Toyota Toyota is celebrating the two-decade-strong legacy of its Prius hybrid with a stylish new limited edition. Just 2,020 examples of the…

[PHOTOS] 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty is So, So Much TRUUUUUUUCK

2020 Ford F-250 King Ranch Photo: Ford Motor Company What is Ford to do when itโ€™s already the first name in all things TRUUUUUUUCK? Well, based on the evidence, you…

Paying Tribute to the Designer of the Datsun 240Z

Photo: Morio via CC Whether or not you recognize Yoshihiko Matsuoโ€™s name, you can probably recognize his most famous design โ€” the Datsun 240Z. Recently, the famed Nissan designer passed…

OSU Researchers Experiment with Turning Compost into Car Parts

Photo: Pixabay Auto industry researchers have been brainstorming ways to make car parts more affordable, durable, and eco-friendly. Currently, a team of researchers at Ohio State University are testing natural…

Ontario Offers Drivers License Extension Due to COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused cancelations and delays of various events and deadlines around the world. If youโ€™re in Ontario and you received a driverโ€™s license renewal notice during the…

20 Years Ago: O.J. and a White Ford Bronco

Today marks 20 years since the nation was captivated by a 90-minute slow speed chase along involving O.J. Simpson and a white Ford Bronco. Though the chase eventually ended peacefully…

Ohio Teen Drivers Can Expect Revamped Driving Skills Tests

Teen drivers in Ohio can take a modified driving skills test at select BMV locations this summer Photo: State Farm via CC This spring, quite a few DMV offices closed…