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BREAKING: The GMC Hummer EV Will Have a Crab Mode
Mark your calendar for Oct. 20 to witness the Hummer EV’s debut Photo: General Motors Antsy for the GMC Hummer EV’s October release date? You’re not alone. Now, there’s one…
Brett Favre Drives Peyton Manning Around in Bart Starr’s Corvette
Peyton Manning at a convention Photo: Gage Skidmore To promote his new show, “Peyton’s Places,” Peyton Manning starred alongside Brett Favre in a promotional video. Part of the video showed…
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Overview
An all-new addition to Mitsubishi’s lineup, the Eclipse Cross sits comfortably in the CUV segment between the Outlander and the Outlander Sport. The 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is available in…
Behind the Badge: The History & Future of Vauxhall's Griffin Emblem
What is this curious entity on the Vauxhall badge? Photo: Jon Large via cc/Flickr Being that it’s a European brand, those of us in the United States don’t often keep…
Most Pickup Trucks Have Awful Headlights According to IIHS
The GMC Sierra’s headlights are alright A few months ago, the IIHS shared the result of a test that showed that out of 21 small SUVs and 31 midsize cars,…
7 Reasons Why School Buses Don't Have Seat Belts
Photo: Holly Chaffin As a parent, you send your child off to school each morning on the big yellow bus that stops in front of your house. Have you ever…
Gawk at the Beauty of the Nissan LEAF Convertible
We all love the Nissan LEAF here at The News Wheel and what it’s doing to promote adoption of electric vehicles, but even we have to admit that the car…
2016 Dodge Viper ACR Is a Monster—A Street-Legal Monster
The 2016 Dodge Viper ACR Drivers beware—there’s a new beast on the streets, and it’s called the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR. This completely street-legal but “track-focused” monster is powered by…
2019 Maserati Levante GTS Debuts at Goodwood with 550 HP
As if the immensely quick, V6-powered Maserati Levante weren’t enough, the Italian engineers decided to make the luxury SUV even more powerful by equipping it with the V8 from the…
Introducing the 2015 Kia Forte Koup
Introducing the 2015 Kia Forte Koup Kia has recently introduced the 2015 Kia Forte Koup, which is more sporty and fun to drive than ever before. The award-winning two-door coupe…
National Corvette Museum Purchases Over 200 Acres of Land for Future Expansion
The National Corvette Museum is prepared for a big expansion sometime in the distant future The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is currently one of the country’s most…
Ford, Changan Appoint President, Executive VP for National Distribution Services Division
Henry Li, president of Ford’s National Distribution Services Division in China Ford Motor Company and Changan Ford have announced that Henry Li has been appointed president of National Distribution Services…
[REPORT] 2017 Chevy Bolt to Boast 235-Mile Range
There seems to be a lot of news today concerning the efficiency of upcoming Chevrolet models. First, the EPA confirmed that the Chevy Cruze will be able to achieve 35…
2018 Lincoln Navigator Grabs Spot on Wards 10 Best User Experiences List
The 2018 Lincoln Navigator is without question one of the hottest-selling vehicles in the industry this year, let alone in the luxury segment. In September, sales of the Navigator were…
Are You a Distracted Driver? If So, Stop It
Humans cannot simultaneously do multiple things at once, aka multitask. Yes, we can shift gears from one thing to another, turning our focus from one task to another quite rapidly,…
JD Power Initial Quality Study Name Jeep, Chrysler Most Improved Brands
The Dodge Challenger ranked at the top of its segment in the JD Power Initial Quality Study for the fourth time in six years Even the best carmakers still have…
[VIDEO] Chevrolet Finally Restores One-Millionth Corvette
Good as new A year and a half after disaster struck, today everything’s coming up Vette. On February 12, 2014, a sinkhole opened up in the Skydome room at the…
GM Invests Additional $290 Million in Bowling Green’s Corvette Plant
Today General Motors announced a $290 million investment into the automaker’s Bowling Green Assembly plant, which has long been home to Chevy Corvette production. GM says that the money will be…
Chevy Owner Donates Two Corvettes to Kentucky Trade School
Dr. Ivan Schrodt has previously donated five Corvettes to the National Corvette Museum. He's not from Bowling Green or Warren County — he just wants to support the programs here.…
Taking a Look at the All-New 2020 Toyota Highlander’s Features
The Highlander’s new Moon Dust premium exterior Photo: Toyota Toyota has finally launched the all-new, fourth-generation 2020 Highlander SUV, and while we’ve already discussed its price and exceptional fuel economy,…
Report: EV Charging Industry is Growing Fast, Needs Strategic Rollout
Photo: byronv2 Ah, electric vehicle charging infrastructure: the dependable go-to talking point on why we aren’t all driving electric cars yet. For plug-in cars to be more accepted we need…
Corvette Factory Tours Being Halted June 16
Are you thinking about taking a little vacation this summer? Do current events have you a bit anxious about visiting airports or traveling outside of the county? Thinking of a…
Toyota 2013 Vehicle Production Sets All-Time Mark
Toyota increased production in 2013 for the latest iteration of the Camry thanks to increased demand for America’s best-selling car. Toyota announced that the best-selling car in all of America,…
Seat is Murder: Morrissey Lobbies Chevy to Use Vegan Leather in Volt and Bolt EVs
The front seat of the 2017 Chevy Bolt English singer, songwriter, and activist Morrissey is best known for his influential indie rock music, and for his hardcore pro-animal rights stances.…
Toyota’s Eco-Efficient Operation Paves the Way for Zero Waste
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana has zero-waste down to a science, efficiently turning manufacturing sludge into sustainable building material. Toyota’s eco-efficient operation is a perfect example of how manufacturers can do…
Updates for the 2015 GMC Terrain Announced
Updates for the 2015 GMC Terrain ©GM Shortly after receiving all of the updates for the 2015 Chevy Equinox, we have finally gotten the updates for the 2015 GMC Terrain.…
Great European Road Trips to Add to Your Bucket List
There’s no denying that Europe is a stunning continent, and making your first road trip on some its incredible roads is a great way to dive into the culture headfirst.…
New Features of the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban Texas Edition
Chevrolet Suburban Texas Edition badging Photo: General Motors The Chevrolet Suburban Texas Edition features unique exterior badging and many practical packages to pay homage to the Lone Star State, where…
Ford Explorer History
Ford Explorer History Ford has led the charge in America’s obsession with SUVs through the 90s and 2000s, and at the front of the automaker’s lineup has been the Ford…
How Eco-Friendly are Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles?
The 2015 Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle While the majority of the automotive industry is working on developing hybrid and electric vehicles, Toyota is ditching electricity in favor of a…
Lincoln Closes Out 2018 With Big Month from Navigator, Nautilus
Lincoln Motor Company closed out 2018 on an up note, delivering 11,526 vehicles in December for an 8.5 percent year-over-year increase. The promising send-off was made possible by gains across…
2017 Nissan Pathfinder Pricing Announced
The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder’s refreshed face was recently unveiled in Dallas, Texas. This past week, Nissan announced the new pricing structure for the updated vehicle and made it available for…
Kia at Geneva Motor Show 2014
The 84th Geneva Motor Show kicks off next week, and Kia, fresh off its big reveals in Chicago, will undoubtedly be making the trek to Switzerland. Below we’ve detailed all the…
The Fate of the Cadillac CT6 Sedan
Alas, poor CT6, we hardly knew ye Photo: Cadillac Times have certainly changed for Cadillac. The brand was once the home of the definitive classic sedan, a generation of full-sized,…
The Audi e-tron Goes Vegan
Photo: Audi Many EV customers are looking to go green — and thanks to customer demand, Audi may soon introduce a vegan interior package for the Audi e-tron, expected to…
New Corvette Z06 is the Most Powerful (and Expensive) One Yet
New Corvette Z06 engine Fans of fast cars, we have some excellent news for you. The new Corvette Z06 is the most powerful car that the long running auto manufacturer…
New Chevy Captiva to Captivate Mexico in 2021
Feast your eyes on the new Chevy Captiva, coming to Mexico next year Photo: General Motors Chevrolet is fixing to have an absolutely stacked SUV lineup in Mexico next year.…
Jeep Introduces EcoDiesel V6 for 2021 Gladiator
2021 Jeep Gladiator with EcoDiesel V6 Photo: FCA The Jeep Gladiator will deliver unprecedented fuel economy and capability in 2021 with a new, available 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 engine. According to…
Mercedes-Benz Fleetwide Emissions Reduced 4.3 Percent
Mercedes-Benz is one step closer going green this year after the announcement that, in total, Mercedes-Benz fleetwide emissions have been reduced by 4.3 percent. This reduction, which is due in…
The Green Car of the Year is the 2020 Toyota Corolla/Corolla Hybrid
Photo: Toyota A panel of 11 experts have named the all-new 2020 Toyota Corolla and its first-ever hybrid variant as the 2020 Green Car of the Year. It may surprise…
[VIDEO] McConaughey Has an Existential Crisis
Don’t worry, this McConaughey parody is good and weird Last month, Lincoln unleashed two more ads starring rambling lunatic Matthew McConaughey, this time promoting the MKZ and MKZ Hybrid. They…
Discover Interactive Art at Intersect by Lexus
Photo: Lexus Lexus loves creativity, art, and technology — that’s well-demonstrated by the Lexus Design Awards and the automaker’s 60,000-hour documentary on craftsmanship. Now, you can see — and touch…
Creative Innovations: Toyota Patents Totaled 1,355 in 2013
Toyota engineers and scientists gather to recognize the 1,355 patents that were awarded in 2013. Toyota is pretty ahead of things when it comes to the future of automobiles. Just look…
3 Adventurous Honeymoon Road Trip Destinations
Consider a unique, exciting journey to celebrate your love Photo: Getty Images Planning a honeymoon can be exhausting. From getting passports to booking flights and hotels, it can sometimes be…
Kayaker and Paddleboarder Rescue Woman From Submerged Car
Kayaker Photo: Thruxton On October 24th, a kayaker noticed that a woman was stuck in a submerged car. He and a paddleboarder then rescued the woman, who had had been…
Can I Claim Tax Deductions for Business Driving?
You might be able to claim tax deductions if you use your car for business Photo: Pixabay If you use your vehicle for a personal business, you might be able…
2019 Buick Envision Overview
The updated 2019 Buick Envision features updated exterior, interior, and powertrain features that make it a sublime compact SUV. This refreshed model has a starting MSRP of $31,995 and comes…
What Limited Edition Star Wars Nissan Will We Get for 'The Last Jedi'?
Last year, Nissan made the perfect partnership with Lucasfilm for its upcoming installment in the Star Wars franchise. Considering that the movie was called Rogue One: A Star Wars Story…
What Shoes Not to Wear When Driving
Since our feet play an important part in the task of driving—operating the actual stop and go controls of the vehicle–it’s surprising how little thought goes into people’s decisions on…
10 Best Vehicles with Automotive Easter Eggs
Not exactly what we meant by automotive Easter eggs Photo: Herm Baskerville With Easter this weekend, Peter Cottontail is bound to be hopping down that good old bunny trail, delivering all sorts…
