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.

Vauxhall Runs Their Own โ€œCash For Clunkersโ€ Program

Do you remember the popular Car Allowance Rebate System from 2009? You might remember it better as the โ€œCash for Clunkersโ€ program. Old, yet drivable, cars that were inefficient were…

Vauxhall Celebrates 4 Million Astras Built at Ellesmere Port

Vauxhall may have changed hands from General Motors to PSA Group officially at the beginning of August, but its decades-long history remains intact and ongoing. Production of the Vauxhall Astra…

US News Reports Youโ€™re Road-Trip Ready in the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Earning a score of 8.5 out of 10, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee easily secures a spot on U.S. News & World Reportโ€™s list of โ€œThe Best Road Trip Carsโ€…

US News Names Mazda Best Car Brand

Well, it seems that Mazda has been raking in the awards lately. For starters, you have Strategic Vision awarding the Mazda3 the title of โ€œMost Loved Vehicle,โ€ and a little…

US Justice Department Sues Volkswagen

LIES In a move that surprised no one, the United States Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit against Volkswagen today for its violations of the Clean Air Act and the…

Updates for the 2015 Chevy SS Are, In a Word, Awesome

Pictured: The 2014 Chevy SS The Chevy SS Performance Sedan debuted for the 2014 model year, but that hasnโ€™t stopped the Bowtie Brand from giving us a whole slew of…

UPDATE: Nobody Hurt In Fire That Destroyed Two NASCAR Stock Cars

A trailer carrying two NASCAR Chevy SS racecars, owned by HScott Motorsports, caught fire while traveling on Interstate 20 just one day ago. Nobody was hurt in the blaze, but…

Update: Mystery Machine Driver Who Eluded Police By Abandoning Van Turns Self In to Get Van Back

And she would have gotten away with it, too, if it werenโ€™t for that pesky impound lot. So, remember two weeks ago, when a woman wanted for violating her probation…

UPDATE: California Highway Patrol Dodge Charger Pursuit Police Sedans Begin to Arrive

The Dodge Charger Pursuit is finally on the patrol in California Last July, The News Wheel ran a story about the California Highway Patrol exchanging its older patrol vehicles with…

[UPDATE] British Factory Workers Reject New Pension Negotiation Offer from BMW

So much for negotiations Roughly two months ago, The News Wheel first reported on a series of strikes planned out and organized by workers fromย three of BMWโ€™s British plants. In…

Update #1: Ryan Tuerckโ€™s Ferrari-Powered Toyota 86

Last month, we brought you the news that professional drifter Ryan Tuerck was working on a crazy project to put a Ferrari F136 V8 engine (the same one in the…

Unwritten Ways Drivers Communicate With Each Other

On the road, itโ€™s not always reckless drivers and road rage. More often than not, youโ€™ll find courteous drivers that will help you out when you need it. There are…

What Does It Involve to Bring a Car to the US?

Photo: The News Wheel Most people drive vehicles that were specifically made and sold for use in the United States. But there are some cases in which importing a car…

University of Michigan Opens Miniature City For Driverless Vehicle Testing

M City was designed to accelerate the growth of autonomous technology Photo: UM News Service via YouTube The University of Michiganโ€™s Mobility Transformation Center estimates that driverless vehicles could save…

Unique Ideas for a Car-Themed Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Looking for wedding ideas? We have some high-octane suggestionsโ€ฆ Photo: Selbe Lynn via CC Marriages are about the lifelong union of two soulsโ€ฆweddings are about celebrating the beginning of that…