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What to Do If You Left Your Car Windows Down When It Rained
Photo: The News Wheel Rain storms can roll through when you least expect them. You’ll enter a store when it’s clear and sunny, but by the time you leave, it’s…
Ford Hands-Free System Now Called BlueCruise
The future of hands-free driving is here with Ford BlueCruise Photo: Ford Later this year, Ford will roll out its new hands-free driving technology for the 2021 Ford F-150 and…
Paperwork to Check before Buying a Used Car
Buying a used car can be a stressful yet exciting process. There is a lot that needs to be considered when buying a used car, including looking the vehicle over,…
2017 Honda Ridgeline Named North American Truck of the Year in Detroit
The multi-award-winning 2017 Honda Ridgeline Honda’s ambitious redesign of the Ridgeline has paid off for the Japanese automaker. Today the pickup truck was named the 2017 North American Truck of…
The Best Accessories For Your Lifted Truck
Photo: DiamondBack Truck Covers via CC A lifted truck provides plenty of benefits, but this major modification can add some unforeseen challenges to your daily drive. Here’s a look at…
5 Ways to Make Your Commute More Productive
Photo: Raysonho If you have a full-time job, chances are you spend a good part of the morning or evening behind the wheel commuting — and waiting out any traffic…
Elon Musk Announces Plans for Hyperloop with 29-Minute NYC-to-DC Travel Time
Photo: OnInnovation Thursday afternoon, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., took to Twitter to announce he has received verbal government approval to built a hyperloop connecting New York City and Washington…
2019 Chevrolet Suburban Overview
Meet the modern iteration of the industry’s oldest nameplate: the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The Suburban offers the largest body of all Chevy SUVs and a strong V8, giving it ultimate…
Chevy US Sales Down, Trucks and Crossovers Strong
2015 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ Photo: © General Motors Despite logging its best March for crossover sales and another month of forward momentum with its pickup lineup, Chevrolet’s U.S. sales were…
Infographic: Famous Cars With Names
Friday, October 2nd is a big day for us here at The News Wheel, because it’s Name Your Car Day! In order to celebrate what is easily one of the best…
Cadillac Sees 1% Retail Sales Increase, Record ATPs in January
Cadillac reported a 1.2% year-over-year retail sales increase in January, delivering 8,077 vehicles to individual customers in the United States. Overall, Cadillac’s sales fell 4.1% at 10,298 units. Cadillac’s retail increase…
Nissan Tests New, Heat-Resistant Battery for the LEAF
We could see a heat-resistant battery for the LEAF in the future. Nissan has found itself in some hot water recently because its Nissan LEAF is having some difficulty in…
Arnold Schwarzenegger Will Narrate Your Drive on Waze
These hands lifted more weights in 1980 then you’ll lift in your entire lifetime Photo: Waze/Twitter If you have a long commute to the office or you have a tendency…
Scion Plans to Leave Hybrid Cars to Toyota
Although Scion is a division of Toyota, the two brands are quite different. Toyota tends to focus on creating reliable, efficient vehicles with a focus on hybrids, while Scion is…
Mirai Chief Engineer Doesn’t See EVs as Viable Alternatives
Toyota Mirai As if the efforts of Lexus to convince customers that EVs are terrible for road trips and generally not as fun to drive were not evidentiary enough to…
The Million-Dollar Question: Where Would You Go in a New Toyota Prius?
Bill Fay presents Audrey Moscosa-Rodriguez with the “keys” to her new Prius When asked the question “Where would you go in a new Toyota Prius and why?” most people would…
Toyota’s Eric Dede Works to Make Hybrids More Efficient than Ever
Toyota’s Eric Dede The Toyota Technical Center (TTC) in Ann Arbor, MI, has been the focus of the press lately, thanks to the center’s dedication to creating new and exciting…
Ford is Canada's Best-Selling Brand for the 10th Straight Year
Ford has now logged its 10th consecutive year as the most popular brand and third straight year as the most popular automaker in Canada thanks to a successful 2018 campaign.…
Car Thefts Have Decreased By Almost 60% Since 1991
There’s been a dramatic decrease in car thefts over the last 24 years There are a lot of automotive figures from 1991 that motorists would probably like to go back…
Red Bull Might Not Change Its F1 Driver Lineup for Once
Photo: emperornie via CC Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner says that both of Red Bull’s Formula 1 teams are “in a good place” with their current drivers, suggesting…
Trail Boss Trim Only Offered on Chevrolet Trucks
The 2019 Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss Photo: Chevrolet For quite some time, it was up in the air whether or not Chevrolet would extend its capable Trail Boss sub-brand…
Recall Alert: Approximately 49,000 GM Vehicles Affected by Two Separate Recalls Involving Potential Fire Risks
2011 Chevy Silverado 3500HD Photo: Wilson County Chevrolet Buick GMC General Motors has issued a recall on approximately 49,000 of its vehicles. The recall impacts those who own a 2011-2015 Chevrolet…
Ford Maintains as Canada's Top Brand in September
Ford Motor Company was once again the best-selling brand in Canada in September, delivering a total of 26,535 vehicles. Through nine months, Ford is the country’s top brand, a feat…
Super Duty, F-150 Deliver Record Sales for Ford Canada in May
Following an all-time record month for the F-Series Super Duty, Ford Motor Company Canada scored once again as the heavy-duty truck topped its own freshly-set record. In addition to a…
9 Careers in the EV Industry
Photo: © General Motors As electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to grow, it’s only natural for young adults to start focusing on career paths that would foster the development of…
Mitsubishi Supports Nonprofit in Rebelle Rally
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross for Rebelle Rally Photo: Mitsubishi Motors For the 2019 Rebelle Rally, Mitsubishi Motors is showing its support for the non-profit based entry, Team Record the Journey. This…
C8 Corvette Buyers Will Get a Free Gift from Chevy
Photo: General Motors The release of the 2020 C8 Corvette is truly a landmark achievement for the automakers — and an exciting event for Corvette fans everywhere. Chevrolet has gone…
Toyota Doesn’t Want Insurgents to Get Their Hands on New Land Cruiser
Photo: Toyota Toyota doesn’t want future owners of the new Land Cruiser 300 to sell the SUV in markets where it would “violate foreign exchange law” and “threaten global security.”…
Meet the 2019 Formula One Driver Lineup
Photo: pedrik / Flickr The Formula One silly season was especially silly this year. Though the driver lineup remained the same throughout the entirety of the 2018 championship, something that…
Toyota Finally Unveils 2022 Tundra, with Hybrid Engine
Photo: Toyota Oh yes. It’s here. Finally. Toyota wouldn’t stop teasing the next-gen Tundra, to the extent that — and it is with a heavy, guilty heart that I admit…
Mary Barra, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Throw Support Behind Single National Fuel Efficiency, Emissions Standard
Last month, I speculated about what the position of the automakers would be in relation to new fuel efficiency and emissions rules. I guessed that they would like to have…
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Back in October of 2019, an enticing image of a refreshed 2021 Buick Regal sedan leaked online. Speculation about just when this new Regal might release, and what upgrades it…
Toyota Plays Mind 'Games' With Rival Teams in WEC Test
With Audi and now Porsche out of the World Endurance Championship’s LMP1 class, Toyota finds itself in a curious position as the only manufacturer in the competition’s top class using…
DUB-Restyled Kia K900 and Stinger GT to Make Stunning Appearance at SEMA
The 2019 Kia Stinger GT redesigned by DUB will debut tomorrow at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas Photo: Kia The Kia K900 and Stinger are already attention-getting vehicles.…
2014 Chevrolet SS Packs a Punch with More Than 400 HP
The all-new 2014 Chevrolet SS performance sedan is Chevrolet’s first rear wheel drive performance sedan in 17 years. The SS will also be Chevrolet’s racing car entry in the 2013…
4 Ways To Use Your Tax Return on a Car
Here are just a few ways that you can use your tax return on your current car…or a new one Photo: The News Wheel While there are countless ways to…
2017 World Series MVP George Springer Receives 2018 Chevrolet Silverado Centennial Edition
There are plenty of people who wouldn’t mind receiving the truck even without the award Last night, the Houston Astros won the World Series Championship for the first time in…
World Cup of Cars: Argentina vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
The exciting first weekend of World Cup play draws to a close tonight with a matchup that pits Argentina against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Naturally, a great deal of the focus in tonight’s…
Check Out This 360-Degree Lap around Le Mans in the Porsche 919 Hybrid
Photo: Nic Redhead The 24 Hours of Le Mans is almost upon us and that means that dozens, if not hundreds, of cars will soon be making their way around…
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When you’re shopping for a new car, you’re probably weighing the benefits of a car vs. an SUV. But, if you get a hatchback, you’ll get the best of both…
Baby Safety Month: How to Keep Your Child Safe on the Road
Photo: Kampus Productions via Pexels No matter how safe a driver you are, there’s always the chance that someone will be texting while driving or not paying attention to a…
2018 Dodge Challenger Overview
It has officially been 10 years since the latest rendition of the Dodge Challenger was first introduced to the automotive community. That’s a decade without any major redesign for the…
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For 13 years, the Kia Soul has caught the attention of many thanks to its quirky design that has held up all this time. Now in its third generation, the…
Which are the Most Powerful and Efficient Chevrolet Engines Available?
Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet boasts an impressive lineup of powertrains, and we’ve rounded up some of the most notable examples. From hardworking diesel mills and high-end performance engines to fuel-sipping powerplants,…
Celebs Help Chevrolet Launch First-Ever Silverado ZR2
BRELAND introduces the Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Photo: Chevrolet The all-new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 made its first appearance last week on an enormous stage: the first game of the…
Lincoln of Canada Posts Best Sales Since 1981
2020 Lincoln Aviator Photo: Lincoln Motor Company With sales totaling 8,679, Lincoln Motor Company of Canada secures its best full-year sales result since 1981. The luxury brands’ sales were up…