The News Wheel editorial team
2022 Infiniti QX55 Overview
Photo: Infiniti As the newest addition to the Infiniti lineup, the 2022 Infiniti QX55 fills a unique niche in the brand’s selection of vehicles. The automaker describes the model as…
3 of the Steepest Roads in Canada
Photo: The News Wheel Whether you consider steep roads to be an annoyance, a hazard, a fun challenge, or something else entirely, they certainly make drives more interesting. Although Canada…
Toyota Selects 240 Athletes for Global Tokyo 2020 Team
Photo: Toyota Toyota has launched a new page on its global website dedicated to supporting and sharing the stories of 240 “Global Team Toyota Athletes” from 43 countries and areas…
Reasons to Choose Mazda Commercial Fleet Vehicles
Photo: Mazda If you’re an entrepreneur, you know that good branding can give your business an edge over the competition. You can elevate your company above the competition by outfitting…
Ford Electrified Vehicle Sales Reach Record High in First Half of 2021
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E still red hot through 2021 Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company closed out the first half of 2021 with a new record for electrified vehicle sales, thriving…
New Study Implies That Bold Exterior Colors Boost Resale Value
If you’re in the market for a new vehicle and want to maximize its resale value, you might want to think twice about going with a neutral exterior color. It…
Brown and Gold Hues May Hurt Your Car’s Resale Value
Chevrolet Camaro Photo: Chevrolet If you scan a parking lot, crowded city street, or even vehicles near you on the highway, you probably will see many neutral-colored vehicles. It may…
Wheelchair Safety Tips for Riding in an Accessible Van
Photo: janeannv via CC An accessible van or SUV makes it easy for you to roll up in your wheelchair and hit the road, whether you’re the driver or a…
Lexus Canada Lengthens its Hybrid Battery Warranty
Photo: Lexus If you’re planning on choosing a 2020 Lexus hybrid model, your good decision just got better. Lexus Canada already offered a generous warranty on its hybrid batteries, clocking…
George R.R. Martin's Mazda: “Game of Thrones” Writer Still Drives His Trusty RX-7
George R.R. Martin’s Mazda along with his wicked castle mailbox. Novelist George R.R. Martin is no doubt getting richer nearly every day as he continues to reap the rewards of…
Ford Gets Perfect Score in 2019 Disability Equality Index
From left to right: Stephanie Williams, Emily Obert, and Lauren Gaber accept a DEI award on behalf of Ford at the 2019 Disability:IN conference in Chicago Photo: Ford Motor Company…
3 Breathtaking Scenic Drives in New York
Photo: Dion Hinchcliffe via CC The Empire State is positively teeming with natural wonders and historic treasures. Here’s a look at three scenic drives you can take to explore some…
IIHS Establishes New Side-Impact Test for Vehicles
New Year’s is the perfect time to throw out old processes that no longer work and try new ones. That’s why the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety plans on implementing a…
Hidden Pothole Damage Could Be Putting Your Car, and You, at Risk
Pothole season could be putting your car at risk Photo: _chrisUK Remember the cavernous pothole your vehicle slammed into yesterday (and the day before, and the day before)? Sometimes it seems…
Hit a Pothole? Check for Possible Car Damage
No matter how hard you try, sometimes you can’t avoid running over the potholes formed by a long winter. Big or small, smacking into one can cause serious damage to…
Killer Car Movies: John Carpenter’s “Christine” (1983)
Don’t let its innocent looks fool you… Photo: Greg Gjerdingen via CC Everyone loves a good scary movie on Halloween. But while most fans of spooky cinema are focused on…
A Fall-Time Refresher on Tailgating Etiquette
Football season: one of the most exciting fall-time events for many Americans. Photo: TarHippo Whether you are a die-hard sports fanatic or enjoy any gathering with yummy foods and amazing…
How to Avoid Potholes When Driving
Photo: 四代目火影 via CC Hitting a pothole is not only a frightening and annoying experience; it also can be a potentially hazardous situation to both your safety and the health…
Nissan Announces Lineup for Chicago Auto Show
Nissan “A to Z” Lineup for 2021 Chicago Auto Show A Photo: Nissan Nissan has big plans for this year’s Chicago Auto Show. The automaker plans to impress fans and…
A Brief History of Tailgating
Tailgating is a beloved activity for many sports fans across the country, but how did the ritual of cooking out, drinking, and hanging out with family and friends before the…
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Overview
The Chevy Colorado ©GM Fresh from the Chevrolet Colorado’s 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year win, the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado is ready to continue to impress shoppers and critics…
2021 Chicago Auto Show Postponed Until Spring
The 2021 Chicago Auto Show has been postponed until spring Photo: Chicago Auto Show The Chicago Auto Show has joined a long list of automotive industry events postponed by the…
2019 Ram 1500 Rebel Named Texas Off-road Truck of the Year
2019 Ram Rebel 1500 The 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel has proven to be winner in the eyes of the Texas Motor Press Association, which just named the impressive, capable, and…
2021 Kia Soul Overview
Photo: Kia For 12 years, the Kia Soul has garnered attention from auto enthusiasts worldwide thanks to its quirky, signature style. While not much has visually changed on the model,…
Study: Cost of Owning an EV Only Slightly Higher than Gas-Powered Cars
An electric vehicle doesn’t cost much more to own over the first five years compared to a gas-powered vehicle, a new AAA study shows Photo: Porsche If you’re considering upgrading…
Dueling Robots Fall in Love with Hyundai i30 in Epic New Commercial [VIDEO]
Robots can learn how to love, but they can’t lean how to share Wall-E and EVE… David and the Blue Fairy… R2-D2 and C-3PO… robot relationships are complicated. Emotions in…
Steps to Take if Your Car is Impounded
Photo: Yinan Chen Your car can get impounded for a variety of reasons — everything from illegal parking to driving while intoxicated. But no matter the reason your vehicle was…
How to Diagnose Car Electrical Issues
Engine under the hood Photo: Kevin P. via Pixabay Cars are complex pieces of machinery, and as technology improves each year, the electrical systems in vehicles become even more complicated.…
Ram 1500 Available with New Center-Mounted Bed Step
The retractable center-mounted bed step Photo: FCA Mopar offers a wide variety of accessories to add organization and functionality to Ram vehicles. Now, the brand is offering a new retractable…
How to Replace Your Stolen or Lost Driver's License
With states requiring compliance with the REAL ID Act by the end of 2020, be sure to find out what paperwork you need to replace your driver’s license before heading…
Check Out This GMC Sonoma GT with a Turbocharger in the Bed
07 The concept of putting a turbocharger and intercooler in the bed of a GMC Sonoma GT seems so logical that it’s a little bit surprising that nobody had tried…
Global Toyota Sales Recovering Faster Than Expected
Photo: Toyota Toyota reported its global sales in August were down just 10.6 percent from the previous year, in large part because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a promising…
Coronavirus Pandemic Has Led to an Increase in Car Thefts
Car thief Photo: TheDigitalWay With many states giving stay-at-home orders and encouraging social distancing at the moment, more vehicles are sitting idle in parking garages and driveways. As a result,…
2019 Subaru Ascent Overview
Its anticipated debut is finally here: the 2019 Subaru Ascent. The three-row SUV is finally rolling into showrooms, and there are dozens of things to love about this new Subaru.…
Toyota Postpones Factory Reopening Until Week of May 11
Photo: Toyota Exactly one week ago, Toyota seemed sure, for the first time since closing down in March because of COVID-19, that it would finally reopen North American manufacturing operations…
Subaru VIZIV-7 Concept Debuts at LA Auto Show
Subaru VIZIV-7 Concept SUV The Los Angeles Auto Show is always a place for fantastic automotive spectacles and ideas from various car brands. This year, Subaru unveiled its VIZIV-7 concept…
Ford Adopts Gender-Neutral Language, Names New Chief Policy Officer
Bill Ford is now officially the executive chair of Ford Motor Company Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company took a step toward better inclusivity in July, amending company bylaws to adopt…
Kia Reports Third Consecutive Month of Best-Ever Sales in May
The all-new 2022 Kia Carnival had a massive sales increase in May Photo: Kia As it continues to announce all-new and redesigned vehicles, Kia is improving upon its image in…
6 Kia Vehicles Awarded Top Safety Pick Ratings from the IIHS
2020 Kia Stinger Photo: Kia On the heels of three award wins at the Chicago Auto Show, Kia has been praised yet again, this time by the Insurance Institute for…
Mazda Named Best Car Brand of 2021
Photo: Mazda Non-profit organization Consumer Reports has just named Mazda the best car brand of 2021. To achieve that title, Mazda had to beat out 32 competitors — including some…
Canadian Pricing Revealed for 2022 Infiniti QX60
Photo: Infiniti The all-new 2022 Infiniti QX60 is heading to Canada, and the automaker just revealed that it’ll start at $54,995 CAD. In the U.S., its base-trim model will sell…
2022 Infiniti QX60 Returns with Enhanced Towing Capability
Photo: INFINITI Thanks to its all-new nine-speed automatic transmission and an award-winning 3.5-liter V6 engine, the 2022 Infiniti QX60 has gained a 20 percent boost to its towing capabilities compared…
5 Reasons to Have an OBD2 Scanner
OBD2 scanners thoroughly analyze your car parts, outline the identified components, and give details of how to repair or fix. There are two types of scanners: code readers and scan…
10 Things to Know About Getting Your Car Serviced
Buying a car is a major step in many people’s lives. Some of us save our incomes for years to purchase our dream cars. But our responsibility doesn’t end with…
Road Trips for Nature Lovers: A Visitor's Guide to Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park Photo: National Park Service Digital Image Archives via Wikimedia Commons Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas spans over 86,000 acres, offering streams, desert, and mountain landscapes…
Mazda Supports STEAM Education in Underserved Schools
Photo: Pixabay Access to a well-rounded education can help students broaden their horizons, but many kids in underfunded school districts aren’t given those opportunities. That’s why The Mazda Foundation awarded…
Why Does It Look Like There's Water on the Road When It's Hot Outside?
Here’s why the road looks like it’s wet Photo: via cc As we’re in full swing of the summer heat, you’ve probably driven down the road recently and seen what…
2021 Honda HR-V Overview
2021 Honda HR-V Sport Photo: Honda What some may not know is that the Honda HR-V actually made its debut in 1997 at the Tokyo Motor Show. It was marketed…
5 Things to Consider When Buying a New Car
There comes a time in life when you get tired of owning second-hand vehicles and want to buy brand new. There is a thrill and exhilaration that comes with the…
2018 Formula One Calendar Revealed, Featuring First Triple Header
Update: It was revealed another factor behind the triple header was avoiding a clash with next year’s World Cup final. The provisional calendar for the 2018 Formula One season has…
