The News Wheel editorial team
Toyota Among America’s Most Reliable Car Brands—Again
It may look weird, but it’s reliable. Toyota cars may never get to the top of an auto enthusiast’s shopping list, but there’s a reason they’re among the best-selling vehicles…
New Ford F-150 Commercial: Like Roman Reigns, F-150 is the “Big Dog”
What do the Ford F-150 and WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns have in common? No, it doesn’t have anything to do with being booed. It does have everything to do,…
Utility Companies Jump Aboard the Electric Vehicle Bandwagon
Photo: CBS Los Angeles Electric utility companies have been having a bit of a problem recently, and that is that, after decades of climbing demand, the industry wasn’t prepared for…
2020 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth Offers New Scorpion Sting Graphics
2020 Fiat 124 Abarth Spider Photo: FCA Not that the Fiat 124 Spider Abarth needed anything else to help it stand out on the road, the 2020 model year of…
2020 Hyundai Sonata Starting Price Set at $23,400
Photo: Hyundai Comprehensively overhauled with advanced technologies and forward-thinking design, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata will carry a starting price of $23,400. The new Sonata features a four-door-coupe design, phone-as-key tech,…
GMC Syclone Revived as a Specialty Vehicle Engineering Custom Model
The 2019 GMC Canyon will now receive the Syclone treatment Photo: GMC Back in 1991, GMC produced a high-performance version of its Sonoma pickup truck called the GMC Syclone. Now,…
3D-Printed Electric Car Set for 2019 Market Release
While 3D printers have coined an array of items, from lamp fixtures to guitars to camera lenses, cars are one object that they haven’t produced yet—until now. Italian car manufacturer,…
Another Black Car: Toyota Prius Nightshade Edition
Photo: Toyota I suppose it was meant to be. Yesterday, I wrote about how the 2022 Toyota Highlander had gone bronze, and how I found it a refreshing change from…
Aurora Straus Defers Harvard Admission to Become America's Only Professional Female Teenage Race Car Driver
Pursuing your dreams is an important part of being young, and it takes a lot of bravery to step back and make those big decisions for yourself. 19-year-old professional race…
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Is the Ultimate Concept
Usually concept cars revealed at auto shows are sleek (or wild) pieces of art that will never see actual production. They are meant to show off a brand’s advances in…
FCA Set to Make the Switch to Quarterly Sales Reports
Get ready to read a lot less about FCA’s sales Photo: Jeep Traditionally, automotive sales reports have been published on a monthly basis. However, many automakers have recently begun to…
US News Praises 2020 Buick Enclave Infotainment System
2020 Buick Enclave with Sport Touring package Photo: Buick An infotainment system should seamlessly sync with your smartphone. It should also be intuitive, easy to use, and equipped with an…
Car and Driver Names 2020 Corvette Stingray a 10Best
Photo: Chevrolet Since its debut the 2020 Corvette Stingray has captivated sports car enthusiasts and impressed automotive experts. And the well-deserved attention just keeps coming (recently Motor Trend named the…
Amazon In-Car Delivery Comes to Honda
Photo: Honda Through the “Key by Amazon” app, Honda owners subscribed to the HondaLink Remote Services connected in-car system will now be able to benefit from Amazon’s in-car delivery service,…
Dodge Ranks No. 1 in 2020 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
2020 Dodge Journey Crossroad Photo: FCA For the first time in history, a domestic brand — Dodge — has earned the top spot in the 2020 J.D. Power Initial Quality…
Cursed Condensation! How Can I Defog My Windshield & Windows?
Photo: The News Wheel It’s so frustrating to be running late for work only to start your car and not be able to drive because of that INFURIATING, FOGGY WINDSHIELD!…
The Ram Line of Trucks Sets a New March Sales Record
Ram claimed the Silverado’s second-place spot in the pickup truck segment during March Photo: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles For many automakers, pickup trucks are currently their most valuable vehicle segment. If…
BMW Creates Home Energy Storage Solution
Home energy storage is all the rage now, thanks to the introduction of Tesla’s Powerwall. BMW threw its hat into the fray this week at the Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition…
GMC Reveals Canyon AT4 OVRLANDX Off-Road Concept
GMC Canyon AT4 OVRLANDX Concept Truck Photo: GMC The GMC Canyon AT4 OVRLANDX concept truck made its debut at the Overland Expo Mountain West 2021, celebrating off-road capability that takes…
Amazon to Start Uber-Like Program to Deliver Prime Now Packages
Amazon seems to have taken a page from car-sharing apps’ collective playbook. To help deliver its Amazon Prime Now packages, the business has started a program called “Amazon Flex.” Basically, the way…
[PHOTOS] New Porsche 911 R Delights the Crowd at the New York Auto Show
New York Auto Show guests were among the first to see the Porsche 911 R in the US There were a lot of weird new cars that debuted at the…
GM Sponsors Henry Ford Museum's New “Driven to Win” Racing Exhibit
GM is sponsoring a new racing exhibit at Michigan’s Henry Ford Museum. Learn more about what this exhibit will entail as well as the automaker’s goal for it. Road-Trip Prep:…
Buick Encore Among ‘Best Choice’ SUVs for Teen Drivers
The 2016 Buick Encore Photo: Buick When young adults hit the road, it’s important to make sure they’re protected — along with everyone else around them. If you’re looking for…
Corvette and Camaro SS Highlights of 2017 HOT ROD Power Tour [VIDEO]
This month marked the 23rd annual HOT ROD Power Tour, which ran from June 10th to the 16th and stretched from the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, to Kentucky’s…
Porsche Asks UK to Commit to 10% Surcharge in Event of No-Deal Brexit
Porsche is asking its British customers to sign a contract that commits them to paying a surcharge of up to 10 percent of their vehicle purchase in the event that…
Nissan Bringing The Power to New York
2017 Nissan GT-R Track Edition When it comes to Nissan, nothing gets fans more excited than the Nissan GT-R. American fans should be happy to know that the Japanese automaker…
The Ford Transit Sport Van: It is a Thing
The Ford Transit Sport lineup Photo: Ford Motor Company When you think of vans, you don’t typically think of something you’d want to haul down to the track on the…
2016 Scion tC Overview
As one of Scion’s best-selling models, the tC has a lot to live up to. This coupe-looking car which is actually a hatchback features Toyota/Lexus’ signature grille, a bunch of…
New Toyota Crash Test Dummy Models Posture Before Collisions
THUMS in a relaxed driving position If you’ve ever been involved in a collision—whether it be with another vehicle or an inanimate object—you know that you tend to brace yourself…
Renting an Accessible Car If You Have a Disability: What You Need to Know
You can’t bring your own accessible vehicle everywhere you go. When you fly somewhere and need mobility solutions, you can’t hop into just any car you’re given. If you need…
10 Safest New Cars and SUVs For 2017
Every year, two safety organizations test a multitude of new cars, trucks, and SUVs in order to determine each vehicle’s ability to protect its occupants in the event of a…
Infographic: Which Compact Car Is Right for You?
In today’s world, compact cars offer many benefits. For starters, most compacts are generally more affordable than mid-size models, while also offering greater fuel efficiency due to their lower curb…
Why Did Old Cars Not Have Passenger Side Mirrors?
You take many elements of modern vehicles for granted. Components that seem essential today — like seat belts, air conditioning, and automatic transmissions — were not included in vehicles until…
Ads: Coming Soon to an Infotainment System Screen Near You
If you dislike advertisements, you’re not alone. According to HubSpot’s Adblock Plus Research Study performed in 2016, 91% of those surveyed said that ads are more intrusive right now than…
Mow Down Zombies in This Apocalypse-Ready Mitsubishi 4×4
Kids of all ages have to be prepared for some zombie killing If you think that The Walking Dead is going to become more documentary than fictional television show sometime…
See What’s New for the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Trailblazer is in line for a handful of major updates in 2024. For 2024, this popular compact SUV will add upgraded infotainment features, new design elements,…
Honda is the Most Awarded Car Brand of 2019
If you take a gander over at our news page for new vehicle awards, you may find that Honda and Honda models are regular fixtures. Subjectively, it’s always felt as…
Reasons to Exercise Your Car During the Quarantine
Short drives will help keep your car’s key systems operating smoothly In this season of coronavirus-inspired social distancing, many people are working from home and reducing the amount of driving…
The Meaning Behind the Names of Dodge's Vehicles
We accept the “challenge” of determining where the Dodge models derive their names from Dodge has some of the toughest vehicles in the industry featured throughout its lineup. Such vehicles…
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer Overview
Photo: Chevrolet Whether you’re navigating tight city streets or heading out of town on a camping trip, the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer delivers efficient performance, versatile design, and an array of…
Toyota Makes it 3 in a Row at Le Mans
Photo: Toyota For the third year in a row, Toyota celebrated winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans. But yet again, problems for the #7 Toyota TS050 Hybrid denied three…
Hymer USA to Bring European Campers to the US
Bob Martin (left) and Martin Brandt Photo: Erwin Hymer Group In 2019, Indiana-based Thor Industries acquired German-based Erwin Hymer Group, in the process creating the largest RV manufacturing group in…
Toyota Unveils GR010 Hybrid Le Mans Hypercar
Photo: Toyota Gazoo Racing Toyota Gazoo Racing is the first constructor to unveil its Le Mans Hyperclass prototype, the GR010 Hybrid. Designed over the last 18 months by teams based…
Ford Vans Add a Whole Lot of Value to the European Economy
2020 Ford Transit Passenger Van Photo: Ford Motor Company They say that money makes the world go ‘round, and in Europe, it seems that vans make the money go ‘round.…
2024 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 SUV Raises $500K for Charity
Photo: GMC When the original Hummer H1 SUV debuted, it was anything but eco friendly — but GMC is shaking things up with its 2024 GMC Hummer EV, an all-electric…
Buick Perfects Three-Wet Paint Process for Verano
2015 Buick Verano Photo: © General Motors Here’s something you might not know: roughly 70% of all energy used in the vehicle assembly process is put toward the paint process.…
Refreshed 2024 Buick Encore GX Could Add Avenir Trim
Photo: Buick The Buick Encore GX is in line for a 2024 model year refresh, and a luxurious new Avenir trim could also be on the way for this small…
Advice on Deciding Between a New or Used Car
Photo: The News Wheel When you decide to shop for your next car, you’ll have to choose between buying a brand-new car fresh from the factory or a used car…
2023 Buick Encore GX Overview
Photo: Buick Efficient performance, a versatile interior, and an array of standard technologies help the Encore GX lead the way as Buick’s most popular vehicle. For 2023, this small SUV…
How Hyundai Used Cymatics to Turn the Azera's Engine Sounds into Visual Art [VIDEO]
In many ways, vehicles are like poetry in motion. Designed to be both appealing in appearance and mobility, cars of all types are precise constructs of artists and engineers. But,…
