The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


Biggest Celebrity Road Misdemeanors of 2017

Many celebrities are known for their cars, whether it’s their ludicrously expensive, flashy, and flamboyant vehicles (like the cars belonging to Dwayne Johnson), or for their not altogether lawful acts…

4 Weird Roadside Attractions in Florida

Photo: Al Muya Florida is full of, well, let’s just say “interesting” people. To match the quirkiness of its residents, you can find an odd collection of roadside attractions as…

Chevy Colorado Earns Spot on US News’ List of Best Diesel Trucks of 2020

2020 Chevy Colorado Photo: Chevrolet The Chevy Colorado offers everything truck drivers want from a vehicle but in a more advantageous size. Plus, it offers a diesel-powered engine, the preferred…

Today in Debunkery: John Cena is Not Dead

John Cena: not dead, still won’t give up Photo: Alexander Vaughn/WikiMedia Commons Rest easy, WWE Universe. John Cena is not dead. While perusing the terms that bring folks to The…

Fiat Chrysler Announces Winners of 2025 Dodge Hellcat Design Contest

The first-place winning sketch for the FCA US Drive for Design competition, designed by Ben Treinen of Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Ohio Four aspiring car designers have shown…

Subaru's February Sales Numbers Show Promise

Photo: Subaru By this point, I can only assume that you’re tired of reading lead paragraphs that say something along the lines of “while the COVID-19 pandemic has affected many…

Reasons Your Windshield Wipers Stay On

Your vehicle’s windshield wipers are pivotal to your driving safety. You expect them to come on when you need them, but what’s usually not expected is not being able to…

Start a New Tradition with Nissan Snowflake Patterns

Photo: Nissan It’s Christmas Eve, which means the stores are packed and you probably have little to no chance of getting a few more ornaments to fill out your tree.…

Chrysler Recalls 1,677 Pacifica Hybrid Minivans Shortly After They Arrive at Dealerships

The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid models are on their way back to the plant where they were assembled The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has been one of the most highly-anticipated and highly-discussed…

4 Hidden Uses for Your Key Fob

Photo: The News Wheel Your key fob is a vital tool that offers convenient access to your car. You already know you can use it to unlock and lock your…

Last Chance to See the Sinkhole at the National Corvette Museum This Week

The sinkhole at the National Corvette Museum Following the crazy appearance of a sinkhole at the National Corvette Museum in February of this year, Corvette fans from around the country…

Here Are the Pricing Levels for the 2019 Chevy Blazer Lineup

Pricing for the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer RS will start at $41,795 Over the past month, we’ve learned the trim levels, color options, and starting MSRP for the all-new 2019 Chevrolet…

2019 GMC Sierra 3500HD Overview

Photo: GMC For towing, hauling, and other heavy-duty work, turn to the 2019 GMC Sierra 3500HD. A properly equipped Sierra 3500HD can pack a maximum payload of more than 6,000…

Toyota Teases All-New RAV4 Ahead of New York Debut

Toyota has announced that the all-new, fifth-generation 2019 RAV4 will make its world debut on Wednesday, March 28, at the 2018 New York International Auto Show—and provided us with a…

GM Holden Division Will Shut Down to the Tune of $1.1 Billion

The beloved Commodore will soon be no more in Australia Photo: GM Car enthusiasts in Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand were dealt a substantial blow this week when General Motors…

It’ll Cost $3.2 Million to Fill the National Corvette Museum Sinkhole

It’ll cost $3.2 million to fill the National Corvette Museum sinkhole. It’s hard to believe that it’s been over eight months since a sinkhole ripped apart a wing of the…

How Much do You Love Mitsubishi? Probably Not as Much as This Guy

Do you love Mitsubishi? Have you owned several of its famed Evos throughout the decades and continue to be faithful to the brand despite its changing identity? Would you consider…

2019 Hyundai Veloster N Gets an Official Price Tag

Hyundai has released pricing details for its eagerly anticipated new 2019 Veloster N hot hatch. The standard model of the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N carries an MSRP of $26,900, plus…

Electric Trailer Concept Would Make EV Camping Way Better

Photo: New Atlas Often, electric vehicles have great efficiency, but not particularly strong motors. This generally makes sense as they are getting going, as engineering problems force carmakers to make…

Ford, Avis Bringing Connectivity to 35K Rental Cars by 2019

Ford Commercial Solutions has reached an agreement with Avis Budget Group that will see 35,000 vehicles offered as part of Avis’ fleet to be rented, extended, and returned more easily…

HSV Incorporates Chevrolet Camaro and Silverado for the New Year

Photo: Official HSV The end of 2017: prime time for individuals to reevaluate their progress and tweak future plans for 2018. Automakers are no exception. While Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) is known…

Audi Reveals the Brand New 2017 R8

The first generation of Audi R8 has been around since 2007, and while relatively old, is still an impressive machine. This week in Geneva, however, Audi revealed the next generation,…

National Corvette Museum Hall of Fame Announces 2015 Inductees

The National Corvette Museum The National Corvette Museum Hall of Fame has announced three new inductees for 2015. Herb Fishel, Rick Hendrick, and Russ McLean will join the Hall this…

Take a Lap at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park with Ron Fellows

Take a lap at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park track with Ron Fellows. If you’ve been curious as to what a lap at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park,…

Winter Takes a Toll on Your Gas Tank

Whether you consider winter to be a magical frozen wonderland or more of an ice-covered and chilly nightmare, cold weather is an energy suck, requiring more power from heating systems…

Average Costs of Minor Car Repairs

Whether your auto needs minor repairs mechanically, or cosmetically, wouldn’t it be nice to know the average cost of some common repairs? We’ve gathered a brief list of some of…

5 Common Signs of Car Frame Damage

Some signs of car frame damage are easier to recognize than others Photo: PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay If your vehicle has recently been in a collision or you are considering buying…

Average Vehicle Age in the U.S. Grows to 10.5 Years

More consumers are sticking with the car that they’ve already got It’s certainly no secret that new car prices have grown more expensive during the past few years. In fact,…

Ford Focus RS Option Pack Adds Limited-Slip Differential, Matte Black Roof and Mirror Caps

Ford last week revealed that it will be making a new Option Pack available for the Focus RS hot hatch that adds aesthetic and performance tweaks to the award-winning performance…

Green Car Journal Names Ram 1500 2020 Green Truck of the Year

All-new 2020 Ram 1500 Night Edition Photo: FCA For the second year running, the Ram 1500 has taken the title of Green Truck of the Year from the Green Car…

Toyota Arizona Helps Hawks Have a Handsome Home

SCREEEEEEEEECH!!!!! Toyota is known for welcoming wildlife to its facilities across the US. First, Toyota established 10 honeybee hives at its Georgetown, Kentucky plant to help the endangered creatures thrive.…

Two Chevy Models Included on Most Comfortable SUVs’ List

2021 Chevrolet Traverse RS Photo: Chevrolet The SUV market is crowded with options, so it is understandable if you are not sure where to look. You could prioritize towing capability,…

2014 Ford Focus Overview

The 2014 Ford Focus is as efficient as it is stylish. The 2014 Ford Focus is available as either a sedan or a four-door hatchback. Regardless of the model, each…

2018 Bahrain GP: Vettel Wins as Honda Grabs Best-Ever Result

Pierre Gasly, the 2018 Bahrain Grand Prix’s Driver of the Day, finished 4th in the Honda-powered Toro Rosso It must be true what they say about the Australian Grand Prix:…

New Toyota GT86 Concept Pays Homage to Initial D

Every car enthusiast remembers a movie or TV car from their youth that captured their imagination and stoked their excitement for automobiles. For many, that car was the panda-colored Toyota…

What Vehicles Would Represent the Hogwarts Houses from “Harry Potter”?

Photo: Breakfast221 The Harry Potter franchise has been a phenomenon since the start of the millennium and it doesn’t look like the momentum will stop any time soon. With the…

Shell Goes Electric, Aims to Be Emission-Free by 2050

© General Motors As the auto industry continues to shift toward electric vehicles, the oil industry is taking small steps to adapt to this trend. Chevron and BP are just…

Kia Releases 2016 Sportage Photos Before Frankfurt Debut

The 2016 Kia Sportage will make its official debut later this month at the Frankfurt Motor Show Kia is giving the public a glimpse of the 2016 Kia Sportage before…

Move Over Hellcat, and Make Room for the 800-HP Yenko 2017 Chevrolet Corvette

In the car world, many people dream about owning a vehicle that packs as many horsepower as the Dodge Hellcat or maybe even another muscle car with even more power.…

5-Star Safety Rating for the 2021 Buick Encore

Despite the improvements made to the Encore GX, the standard Encore continues to impress Photo: General Motors When it comes to beloved Buick vehicles, it’s hard to beat the Encore.…

Four Wheeler Magazine Names 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel Pickup Truck of the Year

2019 Ram 1500 Rebel Due to its unparalleled off-road capabilities, the 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel has earned the title of Pickup Truck of the Year from the off-road experts at…

Joe Biden's Ridin' a C7 Corvette Stingray on New Bumper Sticker

Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign van, “Scooby,” has garnered quite a bit of media attention lately. But some voters apparently want a Democratic candidate with a cooler vehicle, and those concerned…

2020 Ford Explorer Plug-In Hybrid Gets 5-Star Euro NCAP Rating

The 2020 Ford Explorer Plug-In Hybrid earned a 5-star Euro NCAP rating for safety Photo: Ford Motor Company The new 2020 Ford Explorer Plug-In Hybrid isn’t just one of the…

2015 Ford F-150 is the Smartest Ford F-150 Ever

Ford announced the all-new 2015 F-150 this morning at the 2014 North American International Auto Show, and they certainly didn’t spare many of the juicy details. While the best-selling vehicle…

What is the World's Most Expensive Car?

What would it take for you to spend over $31 million on a car? Would it have to be the most luxurious, lavish car in the world? Or, would you…

Nutty Numbering: How Are House Addresses Determined?

How are house address numbers chosen? Photo: ms.ark via cc/Flickr At some point, we’ve all pointed out how scattered and unsystematic house numbers are. Addresses don’t increase at steady increments;…

What’s New on the 2022 Infiniti Q60?

Photo: INFINITI The 2021 Infiniti Q60 came with some fairly major upgrades, so it’s no shock that the 2022 model is largely a carryover model. Notably, the Infiniti Q60 now…

All-New 2023 Honda Pilot SUV Starts at Just Under $40,000

Photo: Honda The Honda Pilot SUV is arriving for 2023 as an all-new model, one that looks a lot squarer than the previous iteration. It also starts at $39,150, excluding…

Cities Prepare for Self-Driving Cars by Abandoning Public Transportation Priorities

Should public transportation investment stop because self driving cars might be coming soon? Photo:AEMoreira042281 via Wikimedia There is absolutely no doubt that the adoption of driverless cars will change transportation.…

Cincinnati Bengals Van is Sadness on Wheels

This Cincinnati Bengals van, or “Whodey Hotel,” can be yours for less than $5,000 Are you a Cincinnati superfan in need of a new supervan for tailgaiting outside of Paul…