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.

LADA: Officer Acted 'Lawfully' in Death of Milton Everett Olin

Milton Everett Olin was killed December 8 by LA Officer Andrew Wood (Photo via LinkedIn) A little more than two weeks ago, I wrote about the Change.org petition to bring…

Kyle Busch Looks for Sponsors for His Son Brexton

Yeah, we wouldnโ€™t be thrilled about this either Now that the Sprint Cup Series is over, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch is looking for something to fill his time. And as…

Kona Takes Home Top Award Tearing Through Dirt at 2018 Mudfest

The Hyundai Kona is one of the youngest vehicles in the lineup, only showing up for the first time in the 2018 model year. In the brief time it has…

Kiersten Robinson Named Ford's Chief Human Resources Officer

Ford announced on Monday that Kiersten Robinson has been appointed its Chief Human Resources Officer and group vice president. The appointment will take effect on April 1st; Robinson will report…

Kids in Hot Cars: Itโ€™s Simple, Just Donโ€™t Do It!

Kids in hot cars unattended can spell disaster. Think before you get out of the car. This summer is only just halfway over, but already there have been a staggering…

Kia to Debut Hydrogen Car

Kiaโ€™s projected hydrogen fuel-cell car in 2021 will join the Niro in Kiaโ€™s eco-friendly lineup It might feel so long ago that discussion and speculation started. But it was only…

Kia Returns as the Premier Sponsor for Mom 2.0 Summit in Orlando

This is the third year in a row that Kia is sponsoring the female-focused event For the third consecutive year, Kia Motors America is returning as the Premier Sponsor and…

Kia Reports Record Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales

Kia posted record breaking Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales the past two months Kia is all about giving its customers a lot of luxury for as little a price as possibleโ€”and…

Kia Outsells Hyundai for the First Time in History

Kia outsold Hyundai in South Korea for the first time in history. In many families, sibling rivalry runs rampant. The eldest children set precedent for the siblings to follow, while…

Kia Motors America Announces Leadership Change

Michael Cole is taking on a new leadership role at Kia Motors America. Since 2012, Cole has been the leader of Kia Motors Europe. Now, he will report directly to…

Kia Introduces 2020 Soul at 2018 LA Auto Show

2020 Kia Soul GT-Line Photo: Kia The all-new 2020 Kia Soul is officially on display at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. The third generation of the distinctly styled, popular,…

Kia, Hyundai Announce Plan to Introduce Hybrids by 2018

Four new hybrids, two plug-in hybrids, and an electric car will join the Kia Soul EV in Kia and Hyundiaโ€™s green car lineup Kia and Hyundai are joining together to…

Kia Honored with International Design Award

Kia BEAT 360 experience earned the automaker an international design award Photo: Kia Kia Motors design ingenuity has earned two category wins โ€” Design strategy and Environments โ€” for its…

Kia Cadenza Earns Repeat Victory as Best Large Car for Families from U.S. News & World Report

Competition-beating space and tech in the 2018 Kia Cadenza landed the sophisticated sedan a repeat victory from the editors of U.S. News & World Report as the โ€œBest Large Car…

Kia Announces Nic Jรถnsson and Mark Wilkins as Drivers for 2014 PWC

Nic Jรถnsson and Mark Wilkins will be racing for Kia in the 2014 Pirelli World Challenge (PWC) this weekend. Kia has announced the driver line-up for their third season in…