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Hamilton Equals Schumacher's Pole Record and Prevails in Belgium
From left: Vettel, Hamilton, and Ricciardo on the 2017 Belgian Grand Prix podium Formula One was back after the summer break at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium, where fans…
Mazda July Sales Are Rough for Everything Not a Crossover
Mazda North America has reported its July 2018 sales, and at the most general levels, things at first don’t look too great. Total Mazda July sales were 24,125 vehicles, which…
EXCLUSIVE: 2018 Honda Odyssey Spied Testing in Ohio
Here at The News Wheel, we’re proud to be able to bring you this EXCLUSIVE (!!!) spy shot of the 2018 Honda Odyssey, which was recently seen testing near Honda’s…
Here are the 2015 GMC Acadia Updates
2015 GMC Acadia GMC is only reporting a couple of additions to the 2015 GMC Acadia. A heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel now comes standard in the SLT-2 and Acadia Denali,…
Hyundai ‘N Option’ Debuts at Paris Motor Show, Providing Ultimate Performance
Hyundai premiered the performance-based model during the 2018 Paris Motor Show media preview The 2018 Paris Motor Show is slated for Oct 4-14 this year, with many automakers bringing a…
Mitsubishi's Concept Craze Continues in Paris with GT-PHEV
After axing the Lancer Evo, Mitsubishi made it clear that its future would be full of SUVs and crossovers, which is not surprising given that the Outlander and Outlander Sport…
Opel Cascada Supreme to Make Its Public Debut at 2016 Paris Motor Show
The Opel GT Concept is said to be the inspiration behind the new Opel Cascada Supreme Last month, General Motors announced that a new Sport Touring trim would become available…
Porsche Rewards Paris Motor Show Visitors with a Glimpse of its New 911 GT3 Cup Racecar
The Porsche GT3 Cup is the best-selling GT racecar on planet Earth Heading into the 2016 Paris Motor Show, much of the talk regarding Porsche was focused on the German…
Opel Cascada Supreme Available Now (Tomatoes and Sour Cream Not Included)
If you have ever ordered from Taco Bell—probably late, maybe after a night out, possibly while in the backseat of someone else’s car trying to remember where half the night…
Ford Focus, F-Series Snag Hottest at SEMA Awards for Second Straight Year
Universal Technical Institute’s 2017 Ford Focus RS For the third year in a row, Ford has secured two Hottest at SEMA Awards: the Ford Focus was named Hottest Hatch for…
Book Review: Martyn Schorr Recounts Detailed History of Ford Racing in 'Ford Total Performance'
At the celebration of Ford’s Motorsports centennial in 2001, Edsel Ford II (Henry Ford’s great-grandson) said, “Not only is our racing tradition older than our company, but there might not…
Trailer for the Latest Pixar Movie “Onward” Features Two Elf Brothers Driving a Van
One does not simply drive into Mordor Photo: Disney/Pixar This summer, Disney and Pixar are reuniting Buzz, Woody, and all your favorite toys for Toy Story 4. After the release…
Toyota Promises to Return to Le Mans After Yet More Heartbreak
It seems that Toyota cannot catch a break at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. After putting in valiant performances throughout the years and coming achingly close to the overall…
Bad Dog Crashes Master’s Car Into a West Virginia Walmart
One has to imagine that a very, very large rolled-up newspaper awaits the very, very bad dog in Wayne, West Virginia, who managed to drive his master’s car straight into…
What Does a Seatbelt’s Fabric Loop Do?
Seat belt Photo: cfarnsworth via Pixabay Some vehicles have a fabric loop by the buckle of each passengers’ seatbelt, except the driver’s seatbelt. Discover what purpose automakers had for installing…
InsureMyTesla Launches in U.S. as the Car Insurance Industry is Set to Change
Just last month, Tesla released its new car insurance add-on product, InsureMyTesla, for U.S. buyers. It previously released this offering to 20 countries overseas, where it has been a huge…
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Yeah baby, yeah! General Motors went “EVil” with its Super Bowl LVI commercial. The company has been teasing the appearance of Dr. Evil from the Austin Powers franchise leading up…
F1 Honors Niki Lauda at Monaco Grand Prix
The Monaco Grand Prix is traditionally the biggest, most glamorous party on the Formula One calendar, but the tone will be a little more somber at the 2019 event. Niki…
2 Chevy Models Make US News’ List of Cheapest EVs in 2021
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Photo: Chevrolet When electric vehicles first hit the market, options were limited and prices were high. Each year, more automakers are manufacturing more EVs, so choices…
[Photos] First Look at the 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06
Photo: Chevrolet The wraps have just come off the 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06, and we don’t think it’s too early to claim it may be the most thrilling Corvette yet.…
Lexus reveals DIRECT4 Electrification Technology
Photo: Lexus Last year, Lexus set its sights on electrification. With the debut of the LF-30 concept car, the automaker established that it wasn’t looking to sacrifice athletic performance for…
Chevy Blazer Earns Nod in J.D. Power Quality and Satisfaction Rankings
Photo: Chevrolet The Chevy Blazer earned praise from consumers in the 2021 J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study, which polls drivers on their vehicle’s comfort, materials, and…
Infographic: What Do the Mach 5's Steering Wheel Buttons Do?
As far as fictional racecars go, few are anywhere near as iconic or cool as the Mach 5, the personal car of choice for renowned racecar driver Speed Racer, or…
Dubai Man Proposes with Help from UAE Camaro Club
UAE Camaro Club members volunteer their time and cars to help one man pull off an incredible proposal Here’s some car news that can be filed under ALG: Ain’t Love…
New 2017 Acura NSX Photos, Technical Details Released
No, we still don’t know when the long-awaited and oft-delayed 2017 Acura NSX will finally go on sale. But we’re (presumably) getting closer each day, and today’s release of new…
Gasly: Honda F1 Engine Drivability is Better Than Renault
Formula One driver Pierre Gasly believes that the drivability of the 2018 Honda engine is better than that of the 2017-spec Renault engine he drove last year. Both Gasly and…
2014 Volvo XC90 Overview
2014 Volvo XC90 Exterior Relatively untouched since the last model year, the 2014 Volvo XC90 still uses angular lines and rough edges to create a rugged look typically seen in…
Best Places to Go on Your Road Trip to Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, is positioned right on Lake Michigan, making it the perfect destination for your next road trip. When you’re driving into the city, one of the first things you’ll notice is…
5 Items to Make Your Commute A Little Bit Easier
Little Things to Help Your Commute Go Smoothly While your car is functional, delivering you from Point A to Point B, it is also a second home. If you have…
The 2016 Buick Avista Concept is a 400 HP Turbocharged Beast
Will the Avista Concept make Buick fans forget about the GNX? Photo: © General Motors Buick-GMC US Vice President Duncan Aldred disappointed gear heads throughout the US in 2015, when…
Is This Really the Grille of the Next-Generation Jeep Wrangler? [Photos]
These new photos of the 2018 Wrangler’s possible grille were allegedly leaked by a sheet metal fabricator Photo: © JL Wrangler Forums The hype surrounding the next-generation Jeep Wrangler continues…
Can the Chevy Bolt EV Continue to Outsell Tesla?
Will the Bolt continue to dominate the EV market? Step aside, Elon Musk; there’s a new top-selling electric vehicle this fall and its name is the Chevrolet Bolt. In both…
Pierre Gasly to Miss US Grand Prix for Super Formula Finale
Scuderia Toro Rosso recently replaced Daniil Kvyat with Pierre Gasly, last year’s GP2 Series champion, stating that the former was taking a much-needed break. But it wasn’t clear whether Gasly…
Oklahoma Resort Bus Driver Arrested After Taking Jell-O Shots
She took a shot She took a shot of booze Oh what a thing to do And they were all Jell-O There’s a time and a place for Jell-O shots.…
2014 Mazda MAZDA3 5-Door Overview
The MAZDA3 has been completely redesigned for the 2014 model year, but that doesn’t just mean new exterior styling; the 2014 Mazda MAZDA3 5-Door also boasts more powerful and fuel-efficient…
Mazda And Toyota Break Ground On Joint-Venture Alabama Plant
Photo: Toyota Japanese multinational automakers and automotive giants, Mazda and Toyota, have started a joint venture partnership in an Alabama plant as they broke ground on July 10, 2019. The…
How Do Head-Up Displays Work?
Head-up displays are a safer way to access driving information while keeping your gaze on the road Photo: Jay Galvin via CC If you’ve ever wondered how head-up displays work,…
Lincoln Sales Total 9,691 Vehicles in April as Continental, MKZ Drive Retail Car Growth
Lincoln’s US sales totaled 9,691 vehicles in April, down 0.9% year-over-year from sales of 9,776 units the year prior. Retail sales were up 3%, however, driven by a 43% year-over-year…
Global Buick Sales for 2013 Break Nearly 30-Year-Old Record
It was announced Wednesday that global Buick sales for 2013 achieved a monumental 1,032,056 figure, marking the most Buicks ever sold in a calendar year in the brand’s 110-year legacy. …
2014 Ford F-150 Tremor Overview
The 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor is all new for 2014. 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor Exterior The Tremor features a short-wheelbase, a regular cab, and delivers a sporty, distinctive appearance with…
Win a 2015 Toyota Camry from Tim Hortons
A new car is great, but a free new car is probably the best thing in the whole world. Unfortunately, free new cars are few and far between, and most…
No V8 Option for Bronco, Ford Reps Confirm
Don’t expect a Ford Bronco V8 any time soon Photo: Ford Speculation is running rampant about a higher-powered version of the newly revealed Ford Bronco. Whether it’s called the Bronco…
Cadillac Has No Plans to Electrify the CT4 or CT5
The all-gasoline 2020 Cadillac CT5-V Photo: Cadillac It’s no secret that the automotive industry is hurdling towards an all-electric future, with most major brands announcing plans to electrify existing models.…
Kia Soul EV Announced, to Arrive in U.S. for 2014
Kia, riding a wave of popularity among U.S. car buyers, is ready to dive into the electric vehicle market with an all-electric variant of the Korean automaker’s incredibly popular Soul. …
Toyota’s Special Eco-Billboards for the Mirai Will Clean the Air Around Them
Photo: ©Toyota Given that the Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle is powered by hydrogen and emits only water vapor, it makes sense that Toyota would focus on the green aspects…
2020 Cherokee Named to Cars.com Best New Cars for Car Seats List
2020 Jeep Cherokee SUVs are family-friendly models because they offer ample cabin space for your kids, their stuff, and most importantly their car seats. Whether it is a rear-facing infant…
Kia Soul EV Named MotorWeek's Best Eco-Friendly Vehicle
The 2015 Kia Soul EV, seen here being charged by a hamster The 2015 Kia Soul EV crossover has been awarded the title of Best Eco-Friendly Vehicle at the 34th…
Joe Biden Tells Yalies that Corvettes are Better than Porsches, Deal With It
Vice President and noted Corvette enthusiast Joe Biden delivered the commencement speech at Yale University today, and in doing so, demonstrated the one quality that Americans want most in a…
Ford Ranger FX2 Package Adds Off-Road Ability
The 2019 Ford Ranger FX2 Package makes 4×2 Rangers more off-road-friendly Photo: Ford Motor Company If you want the off-road abilities of a 4×4 truck but the on-road simplicity of…
New GMC Ad Campaign Features the MultiPro Tailgate
One tailgate to rule them all Super Bowl LIII takes place this Sunday, and in addition to a heated match between the Patriots and the Rams, a series of elaborate…
