The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


Latest Name Possibility for Ford's Baby Bronco: the Bronco Sport

What will Ford end up naming its new Baby Bronco? Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford is bringing back its iconic Bronco nameplate, starting with a Baby Bronco unibody compact SUV…

FCA Supports Diversity With New Website

2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon EcoDiesel Photo: FCA FCA recently launched an all-new site to lend its support to the women and minorities owning and operating dealerships. The Dealer Diversity site,…

Major Android Auto Update Lets You Play Video Games in Your Car

Photo: Chevrolet If you use Android Auto, you already know how the app lets you connect your Android phone to your car and use certain apps. Unfortunately, you probably also…

Vincentric Names Lincoln Canada's Best Value Luxury SUV Brand

The Lincoln Nautilus, built in Canada, won the Vincentric Best Value award for luxury midsize SUV/crossovers Photo: Lincoln The Lincoln Motor Company took the top spot for luxury SUVs and…

Why is My Car Idling Roughly?

Whether you’re waiting in line at the drive-thru or stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic, rough idling can make the most boring part of driving into a downright unpleasant experience. Here’s rundown…

traffic accidents Archives

Of all the prevailing superstitions, the belief that the number 13 is… The world of vehicle and traffic safety has gone through a lot… The News Wheel has been undertaking…

Mazda Announces New 2019 CX-9 Features, Pricing

For some time, Mazda has been in the process of taking its vehicle up-market by adding more and more premium features, while simultaneously making small price increases. This especially applies…

2016 GMC Yukon XL Overview

2016 GMC Yukon XL Denali The 2016 GMC Yukon XL is, as the “XL” in the name might indicate, really big. It’s big in stature. It’s big in utility, thanks…

jeep awards Archives

The 2020 Jeep Gladiator has made quite an impression since the day… When it comes to getting down and dirty, few car brands do… There are few newspapers that know…

2022 Hyundai Tucson Debuts Bold Next-Gen Design

Photo: Hyundai The Tucson is one of Hyundai’s most popular vehicles, which means the stakes are high for the model’s 2022 redesign. As seen in the new Tucson’s online debut…

Pump It: The Misunderstood Benefits of Premium Gasoline

For most of us, premium gasoline is just that other, more expensive option at the gas station which we imagine only owners of really fancy cars consider. And if you think…

2020 escalade Archives

A selection of Russian automotive blog judges recently dubbed the Escalade 2020… The Cadillac Escalade is easily one of the most desirable full-size SUVs… If you’re a fan of the…

Lexus NAIAS Display: How Long Until We Get to Toyota?

The Lexus RC 350 Marci and I were teasing ourselves when it came to the world’s automaker. The Toyota display was in plain sight, but its luxury arm, Lexus, and…

2018 Chevy Equinox Design Team Enhanced Aero, Interior Space

Equinox Lead Exterior Designer Jeff Perkins discusses the aerodynamic optimization of the all-new 2018 Equinox Chevrolet is touting the redesign of the all-new 2018 Equinox, which increases the SUV’s interior…

Two Chevy Sedans Earn Spots On List Of 20 Roomiest Sedans In 2019

2019 Chevrolet Impala Equipped with cabins that offer plenty of stretching out room for the driver and passengers as well as ample trunk space, two Chevy sedans easily made the…

Chevy Has Been Using a VR Studio to Design Its Cars And Nobody Told Me

It is truly a wonderful time to be alive: cars are going farther, technology is getting more advanced, and now I have come to find out that Chevrolet is using…

off-roading Archives

Adventure-seekers have another way to push their expectations, fears, and vehicles to… The 2022 Nissan Frontier is even more ready for adventure thanks to… The GMC Canyon AT4 OVRLANDX concept…

Best Car for the Money Archives

Unlike us, Honda actually does care about rules and made some pretty tip-top rides, at least according to the experts over at U.S. News & World Report… In case you…

Toyota Indiana Produces 4 Millionth Vehicle

Since its founding in 1996, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana has grown and grown, currently employing 4,700 team members and producing four outstanding Toyota models—the Sienna, Sequoia, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid.…

5 Reasons to Check Out the Seller Before Buying a Car

Buying a car is a big purchase for anyone. To avoid being ripped off or sold a lemon, it’s important to be able to trust the seller when buying a…

Driving Mistakes That Raise Your Insurance Rates

Photo: Auto Insurance – Alpha Stock Images/Creative Commons 3, Nick Youngson Many factors can influence how much you pay for car insurance, such as your age, level of education, and…

Hyundai Combines Marvel's Iron Man with New Kona Crossover for a Special Surprise

No other superhero exemplifies the innovation, engineering prowess, and confidence striven for by today’s automakers as much as Iron Man does. A figure as smart as he is cool, Marvel’s…

Buick Finally Unveils the 2021 Envision's Interior

Photo: Buick Buick recently pulled the curtain back on its fully redesigned Envision SUV. While we — and plenty of others — praised its exceptional new style, we were still…

2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid

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5 Most Astounding Concept Cars in Hyundai History

Despite being a relatively young automaker, Hyundai has produced nearly 50 concept cars in its short history. Always one to shake things up with some unusual designs, Hyundai’s lineup carries much…

skoda rapid 9

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Cadillac Designers Confirm the Cadillac Escala's Design Draws Inspiration from Luxury Watches

Keep a close “watch” out for timepiece design elements in Cadillac’s concept car The design of the Cadillac Escala concept vehicle drew inspiration from a number of Cadillac models that…

Lincoln Named Top Premium Brand by AutoPacific

The 2020 Lincoln Navigator topped its segment in the AutoPacific VSAs Photo: Lincoln For the second straight year, the Lincoln Navigator reigns as the top-rated luxury SUV in AutoPacific’s Vehicle…

Infiniti Design Archives

Infiniti vehicle design truly blossomed under the leadership of Alfonso Albaisa. In… This month, news broke that Alfonso Albaisa, star designer at luxury brand… Infiniti is a global brand, and…

Toyota Indiana to Expand Highlander Production, Add 300 More Jobs

Toyota Indiana to increase Highlander production In the last few years, Toyota Indiana has been growing. The plant currently makes the Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, both for sale in the…

Lincoln Monochromatic SUV lineup

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'Cars' Suites at Disney World Perfect for Motor Heads

Cars Suites Disney World Scott Smith Taking the kids to Disney World is an ideal family vacation. Lucky for you, there is a high-octane place to stay that is perfect…

Changan Ford Transmission Plant Builds 1 Millionth Transmission

The Changan Ford Transmission Plant this month celebrated the production of its 1 millionth transmission at a special event attended by various company executives, leaders, and employees. The Changan Ford…

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Awards Four Kia Models with Highest Safety Rating

2019 Kia Sorento Four Kia models have earned highest safety distinctions from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Singled out as the organization’s Top Safety Pick Plus worthy vehicles are…

New Toyota Supra Mule Car Looks Even More Like FT-1 Concept

Ever since the Toyota FT-1 Concept was first unveiled in 2014 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, rumors have circulated that it might serve as the visual…

Jeep Plans to Replace Compass and Patriot with New Crossover Model

The Jeep Patriot (pictured above), along with the Jeep Compass, is being axed for the 2016 model year and replaced with a new Jeep model Some people might think the…

Truck Bed Transformations for Summer Fun

2019 Chevrolet Colorado The pandemic has most likely canceled the summer you planned on, but that does not mean you and your family can’t have fun at home (or in…

Is This Toyota Ad Sexist?

Remember, sexism and discrimination lurk behind every corner and on every innocent ad. A Toyota car advertisement in Australia has been taking flak for being “sexist.” The ad is a…

How to Protect Your Pets from Antifreeze Poisoning

Photo: kitty.green66 Though you’d never think of drinking sickly green radiator fluid, pets see the world differently. Poisonous antifreeze can seem like a sweet treat to dogs and cats —…

Alfonso Albaisa Archives

Students have a lot of weight on their shoulders as they grow… This month, news broke that Alfonso Albaisa, star designer at luxury brand… Thanks to the legendary trade embargo…

Cadillac House's Current Retail Lab Features Rosetta Getty

Rosetta Getty Photo: Style.com Now through October 26, Cadillac House visitors can witness Rosetta Getty’s designs at the venue’s Retail Lab. Per CFDA contributor Alexandria Ramos, this current exhibit is…

blind spot detection Archives

Automakers have, over the past few years, been feverishly equipping their new… If you look on the rear bumper of a vehicle with rear… Hyundai has added yet another new…

2017 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition

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2022 Chevrolet Spark Overview

Photo: Chevrolet The Chevy Spark was introduced in 1998 as the Daewoo Matiz. Four years later, GM purchased Daewoo and placed the small vehicle under its Chevrolet umbrella, marketing it…

Honda Sedan Sales are Slumping, Crossovers are Cruising

The 2015 Honda CR-V, which just enjoyed record June sales Honda had a good month in June—or at least, half of the lineup did. Overall, 118,870 Honda vehicles were sold…

Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Get Blackwing Badge and Manual Transmission

The 2020 Cadillac CT4-V (left) and CT5-V Photo: Cadillac Earlier this week, Cadillac confirmed that its new CT4-V and CT5-V performance sedans will get the Blackwing nameplate. And both models…

Patent Trolls are a Problem in the Auto Industry, Too

Last Week Tonight host John Oliver talks patent trolls Most American citizens are still in mourning over the fact that Jon Stewart is stepping down from The Daily Show to…

World Cup of Cars: Uruguay vs. Costa Rica

One of today’s World Cup matches is Uruguay vs. Costa Rica. It doesn’t seem like much of an even match, however. Uruguay claimed 6 wins in the qualifying season while…

New Muppets Highlander Commercial: Rowlf, Rizzo, and Love at First Sight

There is no telling what will happen when it comes to The Muppets, and that becomes even more apparent when someone gets the bright idea to put them behind the…

2021 Honda Odyssey

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