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BMW Car Sharing Coming to The Big Apple
Hipsters of Brooklyn, rejoice! While budgets stretched thin by moustache care items, sky-high rent, and coffees adorned with latte art usually make driving a BMW out of reach, you might…
Ford Adding B&O PLAY Audio Systems for New Vehicles in 2017
Ford has announced that its new vehicles will host HARMAN’s all-new B&O PLAY audio systems starting next year. The collaboration was revealed this week during the Further with Ford trend…
2018 Chicago Auto Show Photo Gallery: See the Vehicles INFINITI Had on Display
Tucked in the corner of the South Hall of McCormick Place, INFINITI displayed a small but luxurious collection of its vehicles at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show. Ranging from classic…
Ford F-150 Wins Total Quality Impact Award in Full-Size Pickup Segment
The Ford F-150’s new aluminum body has improved the truck’s acceleration and fuel efficiency In a recent study of more than 39,000 survey responses of people who have owned a…
Best Buick Models for New Drivers
2020 Encore Photo: Buick Shopping for a new vehicle that will grow with you as you gain experience behind the wheel? Buick has a few models that promise to do…
Black Ice Creates Top Danger for Winter Driving
Winter driving is dangerous — low temperatures threaten your vehicle’s dependability; snow makes driving slippery and slow; and black ice can make you lose complete control. And unlike low temperatures,…
Orders Open for Diesel-powered 2021 Colorado and Canyon
The new 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel Photo: Chevrolet As the second half of 2020 begins, General Motors’ recovery from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is continuing. Thanks to extra precautions and…
Tips and Tricks for Drawing a Car
Here at The News Wheel, we like to channel our creative brains on a regular basis. While bringing you automotive news helps sharpen our writing skills, every so often we have…
Conan Gives the World Its True Detective Lincoln Ad
Based on the early reception, it seems that Lincoln’s partnership with Matthew McConaughey was a smashing idea. The first fruits of the collaboration between the automaker and the Academy Award-winner…
Ram and Dodge Rank High in J.D. Power APEAL Study
2020 Dodge Challenger For the second year in a row, Dodge and Ram have earned top honors in the J.D. Power Automotive Performance Execution and Layout Study. In 2019, Ram…
Porsche Gets Passive Aggressive in New Video Explaining Brake Squeal
Brake squeal is an uncomfortable and disconcerting noise, so it’s no surprise that car owners would complain about it. However, Porsche must get a lot of customers who do just…
Pennzoil and Dodge Once Again Team Up for the “Exorcising the Demon” Short Film
To promote the Demon, Dodge is relying on some divine intervention The last time that Dodge and Pennzoil collaborated, auto enthusiasts were treated to a spectacle of stunts performed by…
Mitsubishi Models Win ‘RJC Car of the Year 2020’
Mitsubishi eK X Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Two Mitsubishi Motors models took home the title of “RJC Car of the Year 2020” after judging took place on November 12th. The Automotive…
Maserati’s 2023 Roadmap
Photo: Maserati Maserati has been flying somewhat under the radar recently, but the Italian luxury automaker has big plans for the future. Last year, it had laid out a roadmap…
Is the Autonomous Car Revolution Upon Us?
Will we see the autonomous car revolution in 2019? Probably not. Don’t get us wrong; we’re excited about autonomous vehicles, too. A slew of articles and news releases about new…
GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado Sales Surpass Ford F-Series
The 2021 Silverado 3500 HD Photo: Chevrolet In 2020, General Motors outperformed other brands in the competitive full-size pickup truck segment. Its GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado models had higher…
What Canadians Need to Know About Driving in the U.S.
Photo: The News Wheel The United States and Canada share a number of driving laws and customs, but there are some significant differences between the countries. Here’s a quick and…
New Cadillac CELESTIQ Will Be Built at GM’s Global Technical Center
Teaser image of the all-new Cadillac CELESTIQ Photo: Cadillac Cadillac recently revealed teaser images of its new flagship sedan: the CELESTIQ. The luxurious electric vehicle represents the future of the…
Forgotten Vehicles of the 80s: The GMC Sonoma
Photo: Ken Lane via CC In my continued journey to find vehicles from yesteryear that nobody remembers and learn more about them, I stumbled upon the GMC Sonoma. While that…
Ford EV Charging Moves to Cut Range Anxiety
Ford will offer the largest public EV charging network in North America Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford announced two key EV charging initiatives that should help quell range anxiety. With…
Parking Was the Biggest Expense for Vehicle Owners in 2017
When you’re putting together your budget for car ownership, things like car payments, insurance, and gas probably come to mind as the most obvious monthly costs. But, as it turns out, parking…
Lamborghini Huracán Converted into World’s Fastest Camera Car
Meet the “Huracam,” a Lamborghini Huracán converted into the world’s fastest camera car by Incline Dynamic Outlet, a company best known for its top aerial cinematography. It’s also ridiculously expensive.…
NHTSA Will Put Crash-Test Dummies in Backseats Thanks to Uber, Lyft
Crash-test dummies will soon be sitting in the backseat during NHTSA crash tests The automotive safety industry has come a long way since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…
How to Get Your Car Out of the Mud
What mud? I don’t see any mud. Photo: Joost J. Bakker via CC Getting your vehicle stuck in the mud can be frustrating. Knowing the right way to free your…
Spring Salvaging: How to Turn Old Car Parts into Gardening Items
Grow your greenery in this gas-guzzler Photo: Jocelyn Kinghorn via cc/Flickr It’s almost springtime, and you’re probably eyeing your garden, mulling over the work you have ahead of you to…
Buick Marketing VP: “That's Not a Buick” Ads Paying Dividends
Confused woman can’t find the Buick in the “That’s Not a Buick!” ad The people of America are divided on one particular hot-button issue today: is the jingle that runs…
Cobra Jet Book Review: A Fascinating Chronicle of Ford's 428 Legacy
Photo: The News Wheel Today, we know Ford’s performance capabilities through the Mustang’s legendary reputation and its famous iterations like the Shelby GT500. However, Ford wasn’t always a “cool” brand…
2016 Ford F-150 Overview
2016 Ford F-150 The Ford F-150 has been the best selling truck in America for the last 38 years and with a starting MSRP of just $26,315, plus a slew…
Best Ways to Remove Frost from Your Car's Windshield & Windows
Your neighborhood might not receive the same wet, heavy snowfall that other regions do up north or close to bodies of water. But, your car may be plagued by a…
Plug-in Sales Update: Model 3 Leads Charge, Followed By Prius Prime and Bolt EV
Plug-in vehicles have continued their rising trend, marking the 29th month in a row of year-over-year sales gains. This was led by the Tesla Model 3 with an estimated 2,485…
Are Millennials Shunning Cars Because They Don’t Value Being Alone?
Millennials Shunning Cars: “Why drive anywhere when I can take these selfies from the comfort of my own home?” Source: Ryan Hyde, CC Last week, researchers at the Public Interest…
All-New 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Gets Even More Interior Space
Photo: Toyota Expected to launch for the 2024 model year, the Toyota Grand Highlander will have more third-row passenger space and cargo room compared to the regular Highlander, one of…
Congress Extends Tax Breaks for Electric-Car Owners, Motor Speedways
Photo: byronv2 Electric car owners and motor speedways were treated to a feast of tax breaks in a $400 billion spending bill passed by Congress earlier in February. Most of…
What's the Difference Between a Street and an Avenue?
What makes your street, well, a street? Photo: Joe Mabel Take a moment to think of the name of the road you live on. Or is it even a road?…
Review of 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer
The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer builds on a solid foundation and a three-decade long history to bring you an affordable, dependable option at the compact sedan level. Mitsubishi, not looking to…
Porsche Scores 1-2 Finish at 6 Hours of Nürburgring
Photo: DasUngesagte After winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans last month, Porsche drivers Timo Bernhard, Brendon Hartley, and Earl Bamber were back on top again at the 6 Hours…
Here’s the Details of the New Altima SR Trims
In addition to the redesign, Nissan has added two new “sport” trims to its flagship sedan, the Nissan Altima. However, Nissan didn’t just want to pay lip service to making…
Dogs May Be Better at Safely Navigating City Streets than People
As most dog lovers suspected, dogs might be smarter than people after all. Driving in the city is stressful 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Traffic congestion is…
Can Cars Be Considered Works of Art?
The debate over what is considered art has covered everything from video games to buildings to software — pretty much anything that has a design. That discussion can easily extend…
Porsche Taycan Has Way More EV Range than EPA Estimates
Photo: Porsche When the EPA first revealed the new Porsche Taycan range estimates, Porsche enthusiasts were disappointed. The EPA claimed the base Taycan model would go 200 highway miles on…
Ford Adds Digital Rearview Mirror to 2023 Transit, E-Transit
2023 Ford Transit and E-Transit now available with Digital Rearview Mirror option Photo: Ford It’s clear to see that digital rearview mirrors are becoming more of a must for modern…
Chevy Plans to Fight Breast Cancer for the Fourth Year Straight
While to many October means haunted hayrides and DVRing Hocus Pocus to watch next weekend, the month also stands for breast cancer awareness. For the fourth year running, Chevy plans…
Which Cars Are Offered in the Color Pink?
Big Pink from the San Fran Mission District Photo: Todd Lappin via CC Whether you want to show off your support of breast cancer awareness/treatment efforts, or you just have…
Flying Cars Aren't Here Yet, But This Company Wants to Race Them Anyway
We have written a little bit about flying cars here on The News Wheel. Several companies such as Terrafugia and AeroMobil have boasted nearly finished or production-ready models. Others, like…
Nissan Launches Robotic Taxi Service
When you think of self-driving cars, Nissan is probably one of the first brands that pops into your head. Its Nissan Intelligent Mobility project has developed cars that are aware…
Ford's August Sales Reach Nine-Year High
2015 Ford F-150 Ford posted its best August sales mark in nine years last month, moving a total of 225,601 vehicles for the Ford brand and 234,237 vehicles overall (including…
A Taste of the 20th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise
The 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat made its public debut at the 20th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Last weekend marked the 20th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise just outside of Detroit…
The Chevy Camaro Celebrates its 50th at Woodward Dream Cruise [VIDEO]
Detroit hosted the 2016 Woodward Dream Cruise this past weekend, with the annual event once again attracting the cool cars and hot weather people have come to expect. This year,…
A First Look at the Redesigned 2019 GMC Sierra 1500
After word got out that the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 would be a complete redesign, truck enthusiasts have been on their toes waiting for the latest news. We got a…
A Manhattan Reminder to Safeguard Your Items When Unpacking Your Car
The worst possible place to put your violin case down while you’re unpacking your vehicle. Photo: FiddlerShop Most of us know that musical instruments are vulnerable to chilly temperatures, so…
