The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


Safety Hurdles in Self-Driving Car Market Expansion

In recent years, innovators have been working on creating vehicles that are able to drive without the need for a human pilot. These autonomous vehicles have the capacity to significantly…

What’s the Proper Tire Inflation Level for My Car?

Having your car’s tires filled to their proper level is crucial. Doing so optimizes fuel efficiency, traction against the pavement, and the tire’s structural integrity. Filling a tire to a…

Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 Hits 305-Mile Range

Ford’s California-themed pony achieves 305 miles of electric range Photo: Ford For as much as Ford has marketed its new Mustang Mach-E around its performance deliverables, its electric range is…

Minnesota Hosts Cold Weather Performance Testing for Cars

Photo: Chris Peeters This winter, you likely experienced your fair share of cold, ice, and snow in the northeast and central part of the U.S. All-wheel drive powertrains and the…

Latest Dodge Demon Teaser Video Focuses on Customization for the Demon

What’s in the box? Earlier this week, it was announced that the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon would come standard with only one seat in order to contribute to its…

Kia Telluride Named Best Interior Under $50K by Autotrader

Photo: Kia Praise for the Kia Telluride is coming in strong in 2020, with the large SUV achieving a Top Safety Pick Rating from the IIHS, winning the ALG Design…

Is It OK to Use Flex Fuel in My Car?

Some signs that your vehicle is flex-fuel friendly Photo: Mariordo via CC If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s safe to use flex fuel with your vehicle, you’re in the right…

‘Hellephant’ 426 HEMI Crate Engine Available for Pre-Order

The Mopar “Hellephant” 426 Supercharged Crate HEMI Engine that generates 1,000 horsepower and 950 lb-ft of torque is now available for pre-order Photo: FCA The wait is up, as the…

GM Pours Billions Into EV Production at Factory ZERO, Spring Hill

GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant is now named Factory ZERO Photo: Steve Fecht for General Motors General Motors is in the midst of a bold transition to electric vehicles — and to…

Mustang Mach-E Wins Car and Driver’s 2021 EV of the Year

All hail the Car and Driver 2021 EV of the Year: the Mustang Mach-E Photo: Ford Ford ain’t a stranger to firsts, and its all-new Mustang Mach-E has bagged yet…

Ford F-150, Maverick Up for 2022 Green Truck of the Year

Ford F-150 and Maverick are nominated for 2022 Green Truck of the Year Photo: Ford Ford is looking to go back-to-back in Green Car Journal’s Green Truck of the Year…

Chevrolet Shows Off New 2017 Chevy Cobalt…for South America

Welcome back the Chevrolet Cobalt, previously discontinued in 2010, and now showing up as a new subcompact sedan. Unfortunately for us in the United States, it is only to be…

2022 Kia Telluride Overview

2022 Kia Telluride Photo: Kia Heading into its third model year, the Kia Telluride is maintaining its signature style and will enter 2022 with a handful of convenient updates for…

2022 Chevrolet Suburban Overview

Photo: Chevrolet As the world’s longest-running nameplate, the Suburban has contributed size, utility, and style to the Chevrolet lineup for nearly 90 years. The 2022 Suburban continues that legacy, providing…

2021 Toyota GR Supra Launches with 382 Horsepower

Photo: Toyota The 2021 Toyota GR Supra has officially launched with 382 horsepower, a 47-hp boost over the 2020 model. It will start at $50,990, while a new GR Supra…

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Production Underway

Production of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E is underway Photo: Ford A new era has begun for Ford Motor Company. This past Thursday, the 117-year-old automaker kicked off production on…

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Gets Hot Cyber Orange Color

The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT will be offered in sweet-looking Cyber Orange Photo: Ford Knock-knock. (Who’s there.) Orange. (Orange who?) Orange you glad that Ford is offering a sweet…

2021 Cadillac XT4 Unveiled for European Market

The diesel-powered subcompact SUV arrives in Europe next month Photo: Cadillac The long-expected European debut of a brand new diesel-powered Cadillac is finally here. The brand-new 2021 Cadillac XT4 marks…

2019 Chevy Malibu Named One of the Best Used Hybrid Cars

The 2019 Malibu Photo: Chevrolet Although hybrid cars cost more than traditional cars when new, they have much closer pricing when bought used. If you’re searching for a more affordable…

Chevrolet Will Start Delivering 2019 Silverado Crew Cab Models This Month

Photo: © General Motors Customers eager to get behind the wheel of a new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado won’t have to wait much longer. Crew cab models of the full-size pickup…

Uber To Rehab Its London Image with Clean Air Plan

Uber lately has been a series of PR fires, with CEO Dara Khosrowshahi more often than not playing the role of firefighter. One of these fires was London, where the…

Ram Honors U.S. Armed Forces With ‘Built to Serve Edition’ Trucks

“Built to Serve Edition” Ram truck Photo: FCA Ram Truck is releasing “Built to Serve Edition” trucks to honor each of the five service branches of the United States Armed…

Absurdly Powerful 2015 Mercedes S65 AMG Debuts in Tokyo and LA

The 2015 Mercedes S65 AMG Debuted at both the LA Auto Show and the Tokyo Motor Show Perhaps you are the kind of person who is independently wealthy and likes to…

Two Crows vs. a Range Rover

Photo: Richard McDonald While the Range Rover is one of Land Rover’s most capable and rugged SUV models, sometimes it attracts the most unusual vandals. Case in point: the two…

Least Coveted Car Features

Each year, automakers release their lineups with innovative tech, new features, and better powertrains. Some vehicle features, though, fail to resonate with drivers. Each year AutoPacific quizzes recent car buyers…

2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Offers Brand-New AT4 Value Package

The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Photo: GMC The GMC Sierra 1500 gained several new features for the 2021 model year, including trailering technology like the Trailer Length Indicator and Jack-Knife…

2019 Nissan Murano Gets US Price Tag

Just in time for the holiday, the 2019 Nissan Murano will hit U.S. dealerships with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $31,270.  Sporting a refreshed exterior style and available…

You searched for 2015 corvette z06

Winning a Corvette is a pretty exciting experience (we imagine). Basic math would dictate that winning two Corvettes would double the fun—especially when one’s a brand new supercharged Z06, and the…

2020 Chevrolet Malibu Overview

Photo: Chevrolet The Chevy Malibu was first introduced in 1964 as a convertible subseries of the Chevelle. After a 14-year hiatus starting in 1983, the Malibu reentered our lives in…

Mazda Is Once Again the US News Best Car Brand

U.S. News & World Report has announced its 2019 Best Vehicle Brand Awards, and unsurprisingly, it has announced that Mazda is the Best Car Brand. Mazda won that award last…

Mazda Unveils MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition at CAS

Photo: The News Wheel This week in the Windy City, Mazda revealed the much-anticipated MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition, and we were not disappointed. Masahiro Moro, president and CEO of…

Pickups Led GM’s August 2014 Sales Charge

©GM GM’s August 2014 sales were technically down 1 percent compared to last August, but on a selling day adjusted basis, total sales were actually up 2 percent, led by…

Ford Sustainability Report Shows Water Conservation Efforts

The 2014 Fiesta is built at the Cuautitlán Stamping and Assembly Plant named in the Ford Sustainability Report According to the 15th annual Ford Sustainability Report, Ford is two years…

Mazda6 Awarded The Car Book's ‘Best Bets’ Title

You would think that, eventually, Mazda would get sick of all the awards its vehicles win. Of course, it isn’t, as it has now proudly announced that the Mazda6—the brand’s…

US Truck Sales Surpass Passenger Car Sales for the First Time

More U.S. consumers are rallying to full-size trucks like the GMC Sierra, according to the latest research Photo: GM If you’ve been monitoring U.S. vehicle sales trends the past couple…

2019 Honda Odyssey Overview

The 2019 Honda Odyssey is a minivan with room for the whole family and then some. It has all of the space you need to accommodate up to eight people…

Best Dog Breeds for Active RVers

Photo: Hauke Musicaloris via CC Nothing beats having canine company while exploring the countryside in an RV camper. But what are the best dog breeds for active RVers? With over…

General Motors Wins 2020 ENERGY STAR Award

Photo: Energy Star General Motors just earned a significant award. As a 2020 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year — Sustained Excellence winner, GM has earned the highest honor from…

Toyota Jan Returns, Saves Us from Disaster in Funny New Ads

Toyota Jan promotes the Toyota Service Centers by saving–or distracting–people from disasters Photo: Toyota USA via YouTube Ever wonder what the world would be like without Toyota Jan? In three…

Android Auto Now Available in Every Car

If you own a modern iOS or Android device, you’re probably familiar with the ache of getting into a car that doesn’t feature Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, forcing you…

5 Worst Foods to Eat While Driving

Photo: Yelp Inc. on Flickr If you’re on the go and eat behind the wheel a lot, you are technically driving distracted. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines distracted…

Do the Police Have the Right to Search Your Vehicle During a Traffic Stop?

If you’re pulled over by a police officer, it’s possible they will want to search your vehicle. But many drivers have one simple question: do I have to say yes?…

Jeep Grand Cherokee Earns Third Consecutive Win in AutoPacific 2019 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Photo: FCA In the category of midsize SUV, the Jeep Grand Cherokee can’t be beat. It just earned its third consecutive win in the AutoPacific…

Santa Claus is Comin' to Carpool Karaoke for a 2017 Holiday Special

With the holiday season in full swing, everyone is looking for ways to celebrate. James Corden is using his popular series, Carpool Karaoke, to send out a bit of holiday…

Celebrating ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’ 15 Years Later: The Iconic Ford Anglia

Photo: Karen Roe While many Harry Potter-related celebrations tend to happen near July 31st (Harry’s birthday), quite a few of the films based on the famous wizard’s life were released…

Jaguar’s Super Bowl Commercial Brits the Spot

I am British. According to Jaguar, that means two things: I am an evil genius I drive a Jaguar One of the above statements is true. I won’t tell you…

2016 Toyota Mirai Power-Out Jack Has the Ability to Power Your Home

So by now, you’re probably aware of the fact that Toyota just unveiled its production fuel-cell vehicle, named the Mirai, in all of its glory at the LA Auto Show.…

Police Officers Buy Car Seats for Young Mother

Cop car Photo: brewbooks If you’re looking for a story to warm your heart, you’ll want to keep reading. While police officers were conducting a traffic stop, they came across…

Lighter GM Platforms Bring the Automaker Closer to Zero Emissions

Weight reductions for cars translate to improved mileage Photo: Pixabay While it’s common for people to set New Year’s goals that involve weight loss, it’s not as common for vehicles…

Edmunds.com Pits Honda Odyssey Against Vacation’s Tartan Prancer

It’s Honda Odyssey  vs. Tartan Prancer in one of the most lopsided battles in automotive history The original National Lampoon’s Vacation is one of the all-time great road trip comedies;…