The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


2015 Mazda3 Overview

What’s New for the 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 Four Door The 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 four door isn’t seeing much change from the previous model. The only major change is under the…

84 MPG and $6,800: Is the Elio the Ultimate City Car?

The Elio tackles the snow City driving can be a giant pain in the rear. From dealing with all the jerks on the road to finding a sizeable parking spot…

Chevy Confuses New Yorkers by Giving Them Random “Tiny Awards” [VIDEO]

This man is either confused because some strangers just gave him an award for “Best Moustache,” or because he can’t figure out why he didn’t win for “Best Arm Tattoos”…

Hyundai Places 2 Engines on Wards 10 Best List

The Hyundai Sonata Photo: Hyundai The 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems list has arrived, with Hyundai claiming two of the spots for the second straight year. The…

Report: Ford Booted Fields After Attempted Ouster of Hinrichs

For those who love juicy boardroom drama, Automotive News reports that ousted Ford CEO Mark Fields expressed his intentions to fire Joe Hinrichs, the former executive vice president and president…

New Patent Filing Hints at a Chevrolet Trailblazer Activ Model for North America

The Trailblazer might be returning to the U.S. in an unexpected way Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet just recently revealed a new iteration of its Trailblazer vehicle for the Chinese automotive market.…

2014 Nissan Altima Sedan Overview

With the Altima Coupe out of the picture for the 2014 model year, the Altima sedan will benefit from being the only kid in the Altima family, featuring brand new…

Nissan Has The Ultimate Gift for New GT-R Owners

We all aspire to find the ultimate gift under the tree on Christmas morning. When we were a kid, it usually was a bike, or the more ambitious of us…

Jeep Cherokee Configurator Lets Users Build Ride Worthy of Video Games

Our custom-built Cherokee Trailhawk, courtest of the Jeep Cherokee Configurator One of the best features of an arcade or simulation style racing game is the ability for players to customize…

Pricing for 2018 Nissan Versa Note Released

Last week Nissan released the 2018 Nissan Versa Note hatchback car to dealers around the US. This sporty little car and its three trims are gaining some new features, yet…

2018 June Global Sales for Kia Motors Marks Increase Over 2017

Photo: Kia June marks the fourth consecutive month of 2018 that Kia Motors has posted an increase in sales when compared to last year’s data. Global sales of passenger cars,…

Toyota to Bring More Than 50 Vehicles to Chicago

Toyota plans to bring more than 50 vehicles to its exhibit at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show, including new off-road rigs and the all-new 2019 Avalon that was just debuted…

You Know You Want This 2012 Lexus LFA

Photo: Hertj94 Back in 2010, we were given many wonderful things. Katy Perry serenaded us with “Teenage Dream” and Leonardo DiCaprio blew our minds in Inception. But quite possibly one…

First Look at the New Maserati Sports Car

Photo: Maserati First of all, let me just say that while typing out “Maserati sports car” in the headline, the song “Old Town Road” immediately popped into my head, so…

Ram Truck Sales Up 4% in February; FCA Experiences 10% Decline Overall

The Ram Brand experienced a sales increase of 4 percent for February Fiat Chrysler Automobiles recently released its US Sales for last month. While most of its other major brands…

Chevy Teams Up with Disney to Tease Magical Bolt EUV

Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet really wants you to think that electric cars are magical and to prove it, the automaker has teamed up with Walt Disney World to tease the upcoming,…

2015 Lincoln MKC Boasts Deepsoft Leather and Advanced Technology

The 2015 Lincoln MKC’s impressive interior Now that the 2015 Lincoln MKC has finally completed its “Engage Your Senses” tour, which involved visiting celebrity chefs, luxury hotels, and art galleries,…

Mike Trout, Clayton Kershaw, Guy in a Bear Costume Parade Through Cincinnati

Mike Trout and his girlfriend Jessica Cox ride through downtown Cincinnati in Chevy’s All-Star Red Carpet Parade As the Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball, Chevrolet had a major presence…

What Is Nissan Getting From the UK to Continue Sunderland Manufacturing?

It has just been announced that Nissan is building new SUV models in the UK. While that’s great for the British economy and its employees, we have to ask ourselves…

Congrats, California and Oregon: You Get the First Chevy Bolts

As we creep closer and closer to the release of the Chevy Bolt, General Motors has kept absolutely silent on the delivery schedule for the electric vehicle, even when an…

2017 Ford Fusion Comes Standard with Return to Park Technology

Among the numerous innovations made to help the 2017 Ford Fusion stand out both in its segment and in an industry where sedans are increasingly being overshadowed by crossovers and…

Buick Releases Teaser Photo of the Redesigned 2017 LaCrosse Sedan

This teaser photo of the 2017 Buick LaCrosse is reminding a lot of people of the recent Avenir concept Photo: © General Motors Buick has released a teaser image of…

California Ends “Steve Jobs Loophole” for License Plates

California is about to close a loophole that let people drive newly purchased vehicles off the lot without license plates. Starting Jan. 1, any vehicle purchased or leased at a…

Opinion: Cadillac Live Could be a Way Forward During COVID-19 Outbreak

Photo: Cadillac As the situation surrounding the coronavirus outbreak continues to develop rapidly, it’s worth taking a break from dwelling on the problems and looking at potential solutions. Just like…

New Toyota Tundra Arrives in Showrooms Early December

Photo: Toyota The all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra is finally going on sale across North America in early December. Unveiled in late September, the Tundra marks a major step forward for…

These “Choose Your Own Adventure” Books for Race Car Fans Are Awesome

I was a voracious reader growing up and possessed an enthusiasm for role-playing. Unsurprisingly, one of my favorite book series in elementary school was Choose Your Own Adventure. I pored over…

Study: 95 Percent of Canadians Admit to Road Rage

Canadians are famous for being courteous — but a recent study from InsuranceHotline.com has found that even the normally cool-headed folks in the Great White North can get a little…

75 Percent Opting for AWD Mustang Mach-E

The AWD Mustang Mach-E is all like, nah, not today, snow Photo: Ford Ford is all about telling us about trends when it comes to folks reserving their 2021 Mustang…

Toyota and Lexus are Canada’s Top Brands for Residual Value

Photo: Toyota Toyota and Lexus were the two overall winners in the J.D. Power 2022 Canada ALG Residual Value Awards, which aim to give customers an idea of the best…

Fiat-Chrysler Introduces New Special-Edition Jeep Wrangler Made of Cans

FCA celebrated Canada Day 2015 by building a Jeep Wrangler made out of cans Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is always one to keep consumers on their toes with special-edition Jeeps. Recently,…

3 Of the Coolest Roadside Attractions in Ontario

Photo: Kevstan via CC When you hit the highway in Ontario, there’s more to see than glistening skylines and natural wonders — there are a whole lot of weird and…

2014 Volvo S80 Overview

What’s New for the 2014 Volvo S80 For the 2014 model year, the Volvo S80 receives a slight redesign with an updated grille, headlights, and bumpers. The instrument display has…

GM Cruise Updates Launch Timeline

Back when GM Cruise stepped into the self-driving car spotlight, it forecasted that it would launch a self-driving fleet of electric taxis in San Francisco by the end of 2019.…

Cement Truck Crash Is Horrifying, Solidifies Why Dash Cams Are Valuable

The cement truck crash, documented by a dash cam in a Toyota Sienna I thought I was having a horrifying day yesterday when I accidentally spilled water on my lap…

Volvo Truck Driver Spares Puny Human, Hatchback

I Thought This Hatchback Was Going to Be Pasted. What Happened Next…I hate Upworthy headlines, don’t you? Usually, if you’re being enticed to watch some Russian dash cam footage, you…

Canadian Officials Warn Against Letting Moose Lick Your Car

Photo: Government of Alberta Wildlife management officials want to make one thing very clear to Canadian drivers — don’t let the moose lick your car. But why would the antlered…

How to Make Two-Point and Three-Point Turns Safely

Two-point and three-point turns are useful when safely changing your travel direction on a road Photo: Elaine with Grey Cats Whether you’re a new driver or an experienced one that…

CAA Launches Intoxicated Driving Awareness Campaign

Photo: Daniel Olnes When you think of intoxicated driving, you probably picture a driver who’s consumed alcohol. However, the Canadian Automobile Association wants to inform the public that there are…

GM Plants Use Ostrich Feathers to Clean Cars During the Paint Application Process

The ostriches certainly seem shocked about this fun fact Photo:Yathin S. Krishnappa Automotive factories like the ones operated by General Motors are filled with refined, mechanical equipment. Yet, some of…

Kroger Driverless Delivery Begins Testing In Arizona

Unfortunatley, the driverless delivery test looks nothing like this. Photo: Kroger In June, Kroger revealed its plans to develop a driverless grocery delivery service with startup Nuro. While we knew…

Lyft Campaign Expands to Columbus and 34 Other Cities

Lyft and transit partners launch 'Ditch your car' contest in Portland https://t.co/i7EiNqqTY9 –> "You don’t need your car to get around Portland" pic.twitter.com/foC05QvlQ4 — BikePortland (@BikePortland) September 27, 2018 Lyft…

Subaru Sets Eighth Consecutive Sales Record

The adventurous Outback always does well with consumers In what could be the least shocking automotive news of 2016, Subaru has yet again set a consecutive sales record ahead of…

Car and Driver Includes 2019 Ram 1500 on 10Best Trucks and SUVs List

The 2019 Ram 1500 bested the competition to win big in the full-size pickup truck category in Car and Driver’s round-up of the 10Best Trucks and SUVs list. The pub’s…

Subaru Wins Big at the ARX Rallycross of Gateway

Scott Speed (left) and Patrik Sandell (right) celebrate after their victory. Photo: Subaru When I think of Subaru, my natural impulse is to relate the brand with stellar safety ratings…

Volkswagen to Enter 2020 SCORE Baja 1000 Race

Volkswagen is ready to own the desert Photo: Volkswagen Between all of Volkswagen’s announcements about the electric future of the brand and high-profile EV announcements, it can be easy to…

AutoPacific 2019 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards Rank Ram Truck Brand as Highest Satisfaction Popular Brand

2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn IV The 2019 Ram 1500, leader in its category of Light Duty pickup in the AutoPacific 2019 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards, drove the Ram Truck brand…

Ford National Body Shop Network Being Built to Handle 2015 F-150s

Ford National Body Shop Network built to handle 2015 F-150s When Ford unveiled an all-new and largely aluminum-based 2015 Ford F-150 at this past Detroit Auto Show, one of the…

2019 Ram 1500 Makes US News’ List of Best Trucks for Families

2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn A pickup truck might not be your first response when someone asks about a family-friendly vehicle. But today’s trucks offer a bevy of family-friendly features…

2018 Nissan Maxima Praised as One of the Best Four-Door Sports Cars in 2018 by US News

You might not equate a large car with a sporty performance, but the 2018 Nissan Maxima proves differently, according to the editors at U.S. News & World Report, which named…

Aldred: 2016 Buick GNX Isn't Not Coming

As it stands, the 1987 Buick GNX is the last GNX you’ll ever see Photo: © General Motors At a special event held in a dingy conference room at the…