The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


Outdoor Adventure Road Trips for Drivers in Dayton, Ohio

Ash Cave at Hocking Hills Photo: Dustin M. Ramsey via CC Looking to hit the road for some summer fun? If you’re in the greater Dayton area, consider checking out…

Miley Cyrus Sings Throwback Hits on Carpool Karaoke

After the tragic shooting in Las Vegas, Miley Cyrus appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to sing an emotional version of her Hannah Montana-era hit, “The Climb.” The…

Chevy Corvette Makes List of the Best Roadsters in 2022

2022 Chevrolet Corvette The Chevy Corvette offers a range of power and a style that is irresistible to drivers who want an open-air experience when taking on the open road.…

6 New Automotive History Books to Read This Summer

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2022 Buick Envision Named Best Compact Luxury SUV

Photo: Buick The experts at Consumer Reports have spoken — and they’ve hailed the 2022 Buick Envision as the Best Luxury Compact SUV of the year. Fresh off its full…

Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer Debut With Fire TV for Auto

The 2022 Wagoneer on the left and the 2022 Grand Wagoneer on the right Photo: FCA Jeep unveiled the all-new 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer on March 11. In addition…

Jim Carrey and Jerry Seinfeld Drive a 1976 Lamborghini Countach

Jim Carrey and Jerry Seinfeld inside a vintage Lambo It’s 2015, and we still haven’t gotten our 40 Classic Films Starring Jim Carrey retrospective, which seems like kind of a…

IIHS Proves Small, Late-Model Cars to be the Most Dangerous

After examining the latest available new driver death rates, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has determined that late-model small cars present the most danger to drivers. Advanced Driving: Learn…

Nissan Kicks Makes US News’ List of Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs

2020 Nissan Kicks Photo: Nissan If saving money at the pump is one of your driving goals in 2021, consider getting behind the wheel of the Nissan Kicks. The staff…

BMW i8 Crowned 2015 World Green Car at New York Auto Show

The BMW i3 and i8 haven’t been around for long, but already the world has sat up and taken notice of the two cutting-edge electric models from the German automaker.…

2020 Cadillac XT5 Delivers Reliability to Families Says 'US News'

2020 Cadillac XT5 Photo: Cadillac A family on the go needs a vehicle it can trust. According to the editors at U.S. News and World Report, the 2020 Cadillac XT5…

Don’t Get a Ticket for These Holiday Driving Blunders

Photo: Pixabay As millions of drivers hit the road, law enforcement ramps up its vigilance and cracks down on traffic violations. The holiday season is stressful enough — you don’t…

2017 Chevrolet Bolt Wins Detroit Free Press Car of the Year

The Chevrolet Bolt, despite only even being on dealership lots in California and Oregon, has already raked in oodles of awards, and now adds one more prestigious title to its…

Fiat Chrysler’s EcoDiesel V6 Engine Earns Recognition on Wards 10 Best Engines List

Fiat Chrysler’s 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 has been named on the Wards 10 Best Engines list for the third year in a row When you’ve got something good, what do you…

KBB Names 2021 Chevy Tahoe One of the Best Family Cars

The 2021 Tahoe Photo: Chevrolet The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe earned a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s new list of the 12 Best Family Cars of 2021. It was one of…

The Many Voices of Honda’s Mr. Opportunity

Mr. Opportunity, Honda’s animated spokesman from 2004-2011, was voiced by Rob Paulsen If you had cable television between 2004 and 2011, you’re probably familiar with the animated Honda spokesman Mr.…

Honest John Award-Winning Ford Fiesta Leads UK Sales in May

Ford Fiesta and Fiesta ST Ford once again led the UK auto industry in total vehicle, car, and commercial vehicle sales in May, with the Fiesta leading the way with…

2017 Honda Civic Coupe Overview

The Honda Civic has long been a standout model in the compact car segment thanks to its affordable price tag, respectable fuel economy, and fun-to-drive nature. Honda improved upon all…

Why Did GM Switch from Monthly Sales Reports to Quarterly Sales Reports?

GM is turning it’s back on monthly sales reports. But why? Usually at the beginning of the month, we here at The News Wheel would have an article published about…

Next-Gen Toyota Prius Could Be Hydrogen Powered

Photo: Toyota Toyota has been struggling to find a place for the Prius in recent years. For about two decades after it launched, the Prius stood out first as a…

2018 Honda Fit Launching Next Month With New Sport Trim, Refreshed Styling

The all-new 2018 Honda Fit Sport trim Honda revealed the refreshed 2018 Fit today, which will go on sale next month with new styling, the addition of a Sport trim, and…

2015 Chevy Camaro Overview

©GM The Chevy Camaro is currently in its fifth generation, which debuted as a 2010 model. After receiving a number of mid-cycle refreshes last year, the 2015 Camaro remains essentially…

GMC Hummer? Yep, That Could Happen

The HUMMER Hx could serve as inspiration for a future GMC model Photo: © General Motors When the national average price of gas began to fall to levels that hadn’t…

Jeep Grand Cherokee Reclaims Its Title as Jeep's Highest-Selling Model in March

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is top dog once again Photo: Jeep During the last few months of 2018, the Jeep Cherokee managed to surpass its larger cousin, the Jeep Grand…

2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD Overview

As a heavy-duty pickup, the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD is built from the ground up with capability, performance, and durability in mind. The Sierra 2500HD offers up to an incredible…

World Cup of Cars: Nigeria vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina

This evening’s World Cup Matchup pits Nigeria against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Arena Pantanal, Cuiabá. This is the first time that Nigeria and Bosnia-Herzegovina have ever played one another, and…

World Cup of Cars: Russia vs. Korea Republic

South Korea is a national power in the making in more ways than one. It is the most wired company in the world, responsible for a number of technological innovations,…

Die Hard Corvette Lover Joe Biden Does Burnout in '67 Stingray with Jay Leno

No matter which presidential ticket ends up in the White House after this election is over, it’s doubtful that either Clinton/Kaine or Trump/Pence will be able to match the current…

6 Tips to Help Your Car Pass an Emissions Test

Smog tests are just one method some states use to help curb auto pollution Many states, like Maine, require annual vehicle emissions tests (i.e. smog tests). Here are some tips…

Honda Airbag Recall Expands to 5.4 Million Vehicles

The 2003 Honda Element, one of the vehicles affected in the Honda airbag recall After stating their intentions to do so in a congressional hearing last Friday, Honda has now…

China Is a Party-Pooper: Why BMW's Z4 Roadster Is on Its Way Out

Pictured: The current BMW Z4 roadster In an interview with Automotive News Europe at the Geneva Motor Show, BMW’s chief engineer, Klaus Froehlich, disclosed that the automaker was preparing to…

2020 Ford Super Duty Best-in-Class in Pretty Much Everything

LOOK AT THOSE (LITERALLY) BIG NUMBERS Photo: Ford Motor Company Buckle your seat belts, because here comes something that’ll prove utterly shocking. You won’t even believe your eyes. Then, to…

Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for May 2019

Welcome to the May edition of Vehicular Viewing. Among the upcoming month’s newly streaming movies and television shows for car lovers, you’ll find an Oscar winner, some classic comedies, and…

5-Year Cost to Own Awards Go to Nissan LEAF and Armada

Nissan LEAF Photo: Nissan There is so much to consider when purchasing a new car. First, you have to decide on a brand you trust, a model that meets your…

Vincentric Names 2015 Kia Soul EV Best Value in America

2015 Kia Soul EV Vincentric, the automotive industry’s leading source of cost-of-ownership data and analysis, has recently awarded the 2015 Kia Soul EV with the 2015 Vincentric “Best Value in…

See the First Images of Hyundai’s High-Powered Elantra N

Photo: Hyundai Hyundai’s high-performance N brand lineup is adding another new member. The automaker recently revealed the first images of the Elantra N — and from the looks of it,…

New Spy Shots of the 2020 Cadillac XT6

Spy shots of the 2020 Cadillac XT6 Photo: CarEngine Reviews Cadillac is expanding on the success of current SUV models like the XT5 and the Escalade with its 2020 XT6 model.…

The Meaning Behind the Names of Buick’s Vehicles

Can you “envision” where each Buick model gets its name from? In recent years, Buick has made an effort to revitalize its brand by reimagining several aspects of its vehicles.…

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Named Official Winter Vehicle of New England

The Jeep Grand Cherokee performed well while facing winter’s worst Tomorrow is the first day of June, which means the summer season is just about to begin. However, that hasn’t…

2017 GMC Yukon Overview

The 2017 GMC Yukon is a full-size, eight-passenger SUV that is a cut above the competition when it comes to luxury, even before upgrading to the truly extravagant Denali trim.…

2021 Ford F-150 Tows in IIHS Top Safety Pick

The 2021 Ford F-150 is just one of two full-size pickups to earn the IIHS Top Safety Pick Photo: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Ford just keeps on making its…

Retiring Jeff Gordon Trying For First Win Of His Farewell Season

Jeff Gordon doesn’t have many chances left to pick up a win in his final season. Photo: James Marvin Phelps via Flickr After finishing runner-up in the last two NASCAR…

The Nissan Kicks e-Power EV Charges Itself with Gasoline

Photo: Nissan When you think of an electric vehicle, you’re probably imagining a car that you plug in to charge. However, Nissan wants to shake things up with the Nissan…

[Photos] Check Out the 9 Crazy Supra Cars Toyota Brought to SEMA

Photo: Toyota If you don’t associate Toyota with performance, then you haven’t been paying attention. But just in case you needed a reminder, the Japanese automaker brought no fewer than…

Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association Names Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Best Family Car

2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid The award-winning Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid can add a familiar title to its running list of accolades. For the third time, the Chrysler Pacifica has been honored…

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Overview

Photo: Chevrolet As Chevrolet’s bestselling vehicle, the tough, capable 2021 Silverado 1500 offers something for everyone with its numerous engine options, trim levels, and feature combinations. This truck is available…

Z51 Package Lowers Corvette C8’s Top Speed — but Improves Its 0-60 Time

Photo: Chevrolet The all-new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray has been hauling in praise for everything from its price to its comfort to its generous helping of standard features. Naturally,…

2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible: The Big Nasty Drops the Top

We were all properly blown away back in January when Chevrolet unveiled the 2015 Corvette Z06 at the North American International Auto Show. With an LT4 6.2-liter supercharged V8 that…

California Plans to Stop Selling Gas Vehicles by 2035

Photo: pxfuel via DCMA It’s a well-known fact that California is quite possibly the most progressive state in America when it comes to environmental issues and emissions standards. That reputation…

2016 Ford Expedition Overview

2016 Ford Expedition The 2016 Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV with a maximum towing capacity of 9,200 pounds and a starting MSRP of $45,435. As Ford’s largest SUV, the…