The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


Average New RV Buyer Earns More Than 87 Percent of American Households

If your average RV came with a Porsche 911 GT2 RS, $75,000 would be an amazing deal! Photo: Alexander Schimmeck via CC It may not surprise you to find out…

New Toyota 86 Delayed for a Year

Photo: Toyota The upcoming Toyota 86 will be delayed, says Japanese scoop site Best Car Web, so as to avoid competing with the Subaru BRZ with which it was developed.…

What’s the Difference Between Metallic & Pearl Car Paint?

A paint facility at the Shanghai Cadillac manufacturing plant Photo: Cadillac Picking the right color for your new car is a big decision — you want to choose a hue…

Nissan Projects Electric Sales Goal by 2030

Nissan Leaf Photo: Nissan The year 2030 is a major deadline for Nissan. The automaker has announced that in just nine short years, approximately 40 percent of its sales in…

GMC Hummer EV SUV to Debut in Early April

Our first, non-teaser reveal for the Hummer EV SUV is coming on April 3 Photo: GMC GMC truly changed the game with the release of its newly electrified Hummer pickup.…

My Key Fob’s Trunk Release Button Is Too Sensitive. Can I Disable It?

Do you accidentally pop your car’s trunk with your keys? Photo: The News Wheel Do you walk out to your car to typically find the trunk popped open? Chances are…

How to Reduce Hip Pain While Driving

Photo: Lincoln Have you noticed that your hips hurt more while driving? This may be due to slouching behind the wheel, not taking sufficient care of your body, prolonged sitting,…

Toyota e-Palette to Provide Autonomous Transportation for Olympic Athletes

Photo: Toyota Toyota has announced it will supply up to 20 Tokyo-ready e-Palette vehicles to help support athlete mobility at the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The cute little buses…

How Maserati's New Supercar Engine Works

Photo: Maserati Last year, Maserati unveiled its upcoming new MC20 supercar — and along with it, a brand-new engine. Dubbed Nettuno, the engine uses cool pre-chamber ignition technology derived from…

Volkswagen Car-Net App Update Includes More Tracking Features

Volkswagen announced on Tuesday three new features added to their mobile app Car-Net. Available for both iOS and Android users, these new updates expand on the many tracking, navigational, and…

Toyota Adjusts Self-Driving Olympic Shuttles after 1-MPH Accident

Photo: Toyota Toyota announced its e-Palette autonomous Olympic shuttles could be used again, with added security measures, after one of them struck a visually impaired pedestrian last week. The automaker…

2021 Corvette Wins a Consumer Guide Best Buy Award

2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe Thinking about buying or leasing a new 2021 Chevy Corvette Stingray for the new year? You now have one more reason to do so. Consumer…

3 Fall Foliage Road Trips in Ontario

Photo: Francesco Paggiaro Canada is teeming with gorgeous landscapes — which become even more stunning during the fall. Here’s a guide to a few breathtaking road-trip destinations around Ontario. Built…

2022 Kia Stinger Receives Top Safety Pick+ Award From IIHS

2022 Kia Stinger GT Photo: Kia Since its debut, the Kia Stinger has impressed many with its stylish looks and mighty performance at a reasonable price. But the sport sedan…

Exercises to Relieve Gas Pedal Knee Pain

Calf raises Photo: CFCF If your knee tightens up in the middle of your commute or you find that you experience an increase in knee pain after each drive, you…

New Mopar Doors-off Mirror Kit Is Offered for Jeep Models

The Mopar doors-off mirror kit Photo: FCA Mopar is now offering a new doors-off mirror kit for the Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler. This kit improves visibility and makes it easier…

3 Reasons Not to Exceed Your Vehicle’s Tow Capacity

Photo: GMC Today’s trucks and full-size SUVs are designed for serious towing. For example, the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup can pull up to 11,800 pounds, while its Yukon SUV…

After 55 Years, Toyota Has Sold 50 Million Corollas

1969 Toyota Corolla Photo: Toyota Toyota is celebrating the 50th million Corolla, which rolled off an unspecified assembly line last month. Introduced in 1966 and now in its 12th generation,…

VW Launches Car-Net Carrier of Choice with Verizon, T-Mobile

VW has partnered with two big-name mobile providers Photo: Volkswagen For many, using an in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot means utilizing their smartphone data for in-vehicle entertainment. But Volkswagen is hoping to…

Jeep Offers New Sunrider Flip Top for Hardtop and More

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with the Sunrider Flip Top for Hardtop Photo: FCA Jeep Performance Parts and Mopar are now offering the Sunrider Flip Top for Hardtop so you…

[DETAILS] 2022 Audi A3 and S3 Updates and Pricing

2022 Audi S3 Photo: Audi The A3 has been a part of the Audi lineup since 1996 when it was initially introduced solely to the European market to battle the…

[PHOTOS] The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Is Ready for Its Close-Up

Photo: Hyundai Hyundai already introduced the 2022 Tucson a few months ago, and now the automaker is providing a more detailed look at this sweepingly redesigned SUV. The Tucson’s radically…

[DETAILS] VW Announces Pricing for Updated 2022 Tiguan

Photo: Volkswagen The Volkswagen Tiguan made its debut in 2007 and has been a solid SUV option in the German automaker’s lineup. Now in its second generation, the Tiguan received…

Cadillac To Participate in IMSA Competition in 2023

GM design sketch of the Cadillac LMDh-V.R prototype Photo: Chris Mikalauskas, Cadillac In 2023, Cadillac will be hitting the track for a notable racing competition. A fourth-generation Cadillac V-Series prototype…

Why Is My Car Dripping? Identifying That Leaking Fluid Underneath

If you’ve just parked your car — or moved it from being parked for a couple hours — you may notice a dark puddle pooling beneath it. Depending on what time…

Why Is Running Around a Stopped Car Called a Chinese Fire Drill?

The Chinese fire drill from the intro on “Happy Days” Photo: Paramount Domestic Television There are many idioms in our language that your probably don’t know the origins of —…

BMW Art Cars Shown in Augmented Reality With Acute Art App

BMW 525i Art Car designed by Esther Mahlangu in 1991 Photo: BMW For over 45 years, a handful of artists have been expressing themselves on very unique canvases: BMW vehicles.…

2021 Mustang Mach-E First Edition is Sold Out

A Twister Orange Ford Mustang (left) and a Rapid Red 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E First Edition Photo: Ford Motor Company Bad news if you were out here thinking that you’d…

GMC Terrain Named One of the Best Small SUVs for Traveling

2021 GMC Terrain Denali Photo: GMC It can be a challenge to fit all of your family’s gear into a small SUV, which is why Consumer Reports set out to…

The New Hyundai Kona N ‘Hot SUV’: 3 Things You Should Know

Photo: Hyundai This fall, Hyundai’s high-performance N Brand lineup will welcome its first SUV — the fiercely sporty 2022 Kona N. Details are still coming out about its features and…

The Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Is an Aerodynamic Masterpiece

The Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing generates high levels of downforce Photo: Cadillac The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing boasts fearsome power, speed, and style. Most of all, though, it’s designed for aerodynamic…

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Will Race in 2021 Rebelle Rally

The 2022 Outlander for the 2021 Rebelle Rally Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi has announced that it will enter the new 2022 Outlander in the 2021 Rebelle Rally. The automaker will…

3 Most Affordable GMC Models for 2021

2021 GMC Terrain Denali Photo: GMC If affordability is at the top of your shopping list as you scout out a new vehicle, check out the 2021 GMC lineup. Here…

3 Most Affordable 2021 Buick Models

2021 Buick Envision Photo: Buick Shopping for a new Buick but have a limited budget? Here are the top three most affordable 2021 Buick models you should check out. Affordable…

Buying a Back to School Car for Your Teen

Follow these easy steps to help your teen find the perfect ride Photo: Pixabay via CC If you’re the parent of a high school or college student, you’ve probably thought…

2021 Ram 1500 TRX Is the RMAP ‘Truck of the Year’

The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Photo: FCA The Rocky Mountain Automotive Press has chosen the new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX as the “Truck of the Year.” The Ram 1500 TRX…

How Do Potholes Form?

Watch out for potholes hidden by puddles of water Photo: 四代目火影 via CC Winter is coming, and you’ll soon notice more potholes on the road. The hazardous holes can cause…

How Can Potholes Damage My Car?

Photo: Marc-Olivier Jodoin via Unsplash It’s no secret that much of the country’s infrastructure is in dire need of repair. And each year, roads in some parts of the country…

Could the Mitsubishi Montero Make a Comeback?

Of all the Mitsubishi vehicles that have been speculated could make a return to the United States market following Nissan’s acquisition of the company (including the Lancer Evo sports car…

Ford Refresh95 Cabin Air Filter Coming Later This Year

Select vehicles will come standard with the Ford Refresh95 cabin air filter starting in Q4 2021 Photo: Ford Odds that you gave very much or any thought to the kind…

Guidelines for Proper Use of the Parking Brake

Photo: The News Wheel When you learned to drive, the concept of the parking brake probably didn’t make sense. Why would you need a brake for when your car is…

OnStar with 4G LTE Launches Next Month

A passenger enjoys GM’s OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity. Starting in June, drivers of select GM vehicles will have access to OnStar with 4G LTE. Drivers will get a free…

Could COVID-19 Encourage Cities to Close More Streets?

Photo: Pixabay Over the past few years, there has been a movement in large cities to make streets more accessible to pedestrians and bikes. As the need for social distancing…

2019 Chevrolet Malibu Overview

If you’re a fan of GM sedans, you might be sad about saying goodbye to the Cruze and Impala this year. Why not take a minute to browse the strengths…

Billionaire Creates His Own “No Parking” Zone, Neighbors Get Towed

so Noam Gottesman – co-founder of the GLG hedge fund – has been accused of something that sounds like it came from a Seinfeld episode https://t.co/RsH6WE8vaC — Tony Tassell (@TonyTassell)…

2022 Mazda MX-30 Headed to America

Photo: Mazda The 2022 Mazda MX-30, the brand’s first-ever battery electric mass-market vehicle, is finally headed to America. After finding success in key international markets, the new model will land…

New York Might Lose Outdoor Dining to Parking Demands

Diners outside at La Pecora Bianca on Broadway in New York City Photo: Eden, Janine, and Jim via CC When you live in a small city, as I do, you…

Bronco Sport Boosts Ford’s Compact Crossover Share

The rugged Bronco Sport has helped Ford gain three points in compact crossover market share Photo: Ford The compact crossover segment is one of the hottest things going, but Ford’s…

2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV Overview

Photo: Chevrolet The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt continues the nameplate’s tradition of being an affordable, accessible EV. For the latest model year, the Bolt saw some updates — namely, the reshuffling…

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Overview

Photo: Hyundai The Hyundai Santa Fe didn’t get a complete redesign for 2021, but it’s close. Updated engines (including a hybrid), exterior design changes, a reconfigured console and dashboard, and…