The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


New Ford Focus Seats Get Thumbs Up from Back Pain Specialists

Photo: Ford Motor Company We may not ever see the next-generation Ford Focus in the United States, but we can rest comfortably knowing that those able to drive one will…

Ford Confirms F-150 Power Stroke's Segment-Best Fuel Economy; Best-in-Class Diesel Power, Towing, Payload

Arena rock legend Billy Squier is arguably best known for his 1981 hit song, “The Stroke,” which almost certainly regards a subject matter of a more mature nature. It is…

Are Electric Cars Ok After a Flood?

Photo: Chris Waits Generally, people know that a car that was in a flood is likely going to have severe problems. Flood waters pool in engine parts that are definitely…

2021 Audi A7 PHEV Named “Best Luxury Plug-In Hybrid”

2021 Audi A7 Plug-In Hybrid Photo: Audi While the Audi A7 has been in production since 2010, it wasn’t until the 2021 model year that this attractive luxury sedan became…

4 Tips to Remember When Car Shopping Online

Shopping online for everything under the sun is second nature for most consumers. The internet never closes. You can shop when it fits your schedule, and you won’t feel any…

If You Thought the Disney-Pixar “Cars” Universe Couldn’t Get Any Darker, You Haven’t Considered the Possibility of Car Hitler

Photo: Walt Disney/Pixar Studios Back in April, we reported that Jay Ward, the creative director of Disney-Pixar’s Cars brand, had a rather unsettling pet theory about the nature of the…

Subaru of America Achieves Record Sales Again in August

More than 10,000 Foresters rolled off of lots in August Photo: Subaru Subaru’s continue to fly off of the figurative shelves, with the automaker setting and breaking a number of…

Summer Tires vs. All-Season Tires

Many people use the terms “all-season tires” and “summer tires” interchangably. The tire you choose has implications on things like engine performance, mileage, and handling. So, it is important to…

Recycled Tires: Bouncing Back from the Scrap Yard

Piles of old tires such as these are scattered around the world. Photo: premasagar Great. Another flat tire. Second time this year already, too. Time to take your car in…

2021 Infiniti QX50 Overview

Photo: INFINITI The 2021 Infiniti QX50 is a luxury crossover that offers plenty of available tech and comfort features. It enters the latest model year with a few high-tech upgrades.…

The Most Commonly Stolen Items from Cars in Canada

By using a bait car that’s meant to be stolen from, investigators from the Greater Vancouver Area have discovered which items are most tempting to thieves. According to the Integrated…

Genesis G90 is AutoPacific's Top Premium Luxury Car

Photo: Genesis Motor North America The Genesis G90, the brand’s flagship luxury sedan, was twice recognized in the 2020 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. It was named the Most Satisfying Passenger…

Good Housekeeping Honors 2020 Genesis G70

Photo: Genesis Nearly two years after its launch, the Genesis G70 continues to rack up awards. Its latest accolade: a 2020 Best New Family Car Award (luxury sedan category) from…

Differences Between the 2021 Infiniti Q60 and Q50

Photo: Infiniti The 2021 Infiniti Q60 and Q50 are similar vehicles in many respects, but the two luxury cars have their differences in terms of tech, size, and efficiency. Here’s…

2 Genesis Vehicles Earn Good Housekeeping Family Car Awards

The Genesis GV80 Photo: Genesis The Genesis G90 sedan and GV80 SUV have won plenty of accolades for their sophisticated design, luxurious features, and dynamic performance. According to Good Housekeeping,…

Infiniti Sees Strong Q2 Sales

Photo: INFINITI Editor’s note: Period for 17,866 vehicles sold corrected from June to Q2 Infiniti sales continue to rebound strongly from lagging figures in 2020. The luxury automaker moved 17,866…

Mazda Sales Continue to Rise in June

Photo: Mazda Mazda continues its upward trend in sales compared to last year’s figures. In June, the automaker had its second-best sales month in the history of its U.S. operations.…

Infiniti Sees Strong June Sales

Photo: INFINITI Infiniti sales continue to rebound strongly from lagging figures in 2020. The luxury automaker moved 17,866 models during the second quarter, which accounted for an 11 percent increase…

Why Thieves Are Targeting Catalytic Converters

Sometimes, thieves break into vehicles to steal pricy electronics like smartphones and laptops. Other times, they do so to steal something that you might not have thought would be desirable for…

Good Housekeeping Awards 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Photo: FCA The Chrysler Pacifica set the standard for comfortable family travel when it debuted, and every year since, the well-equipped minivan has evolved to…

2021 Nissan Versa Overview

Photo: Nissan With a starting price of $14,930, the Nissan Versa is a value-oriented compact car that offers basic comfort features, along with a surprising amount of high-tech amenities. It…

2021 Nissan Altima Updates and Pricing Announced

Photo: Nissan It’s been three years since the Altima got its last major redesign, so Nissan is working hard to keep this sedan fresh and relevant. For the 2021 model…

2021 Nissan Sentra Earns Top Safety Pick Rating from IIHS

2021 Nissan Sentra Photo: Nissan Good ratings in six crashworthiness tests and improved headlights on the 2021 Nissan Sentra earned the compact car a high rating from the Insurance Institute…

What is Car Smog? And What Can You Do to Reduce it?

Image: arndw We’ve all heard of terms like smog, exhaust, and emissions, but what’s really coming out of your vehicle’s tailpipe? Here’s a look at what’s really inside that smoke.…

Lincoln Q1 2021 Sales Increase in Canada Behind Aviator

The Lincoln Aviator scored a record sales start in Canada in Q1 2021 Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Motor Company of Canada sold 1,428 vehicles in Q1 2021, up 1.1 percent from…

Lincoln Canada Closes Q2 with Strong SUV Sales

The new 2021 Corsair led all Lincoln vehicles for Q2 sales in Canada Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Canada has a considerable amount of momentum heading into the second half of the…

[Photos] You Do Not Want to See the 2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder in Your Rear View

Ford earlier this year announced the Special Service Vehicle iterations of both its 2018 Ford Explorer and F-150. Now, Ford has revealed that it will also be offering the new…

Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan, F-150 Police Responder Earn Pursuit Ratings from Michigan State Police

Inevitabilities: birth, taxes, the creeping dread that the world may actually be a terrible place full of terrible people, and the Ford LEO vehicles tearing it up in Michigan State…

Suppliers Struggle as Auto Production Restarts

Face mask Photo: leo2014 via Pixabay After the coronavirus pandemic forced many production facilities to a halt, automakers have begun to gradually restart production, with new measures in place to…

Honda Cars Lead 2020 American-Made Index

Photo: Honda What cars are the most American-made? According to the Cars.com 2020 American-Made Index, three Honda models made the top 10, while seven ranked among the top 20. Though…

Honda Manufacturing of Alabama Plans $55 Million Expansion

Honda has announced another expansion of its factory in Lincoln, Alabama, hardly over a year after its previous set of upgrades. The Japanese automaker will invest a further $54.8 million…

10 Most Dangerous Countries to Drive In

Santo Domingo road in Dominican Republic Photo: David Kirsch via CC Though driving is safer than it has been in the past, thanks in most part to terrific safety technologies…

A Guide to Car Title Loans

This article is sponsored by Car Title Loans California. Photo: Unsplash There are a lot of different ways to try and solve your financial problems. You could set up a…

Commercial Vehicles Are an Affordable Option for Personal and Business Reasons

Commercial vehicles are great options for personal and business reasons Nowadays, people are more discerning in deciding whether to buy or rent a car. A few years ago, a person…

How to Inspect a Used Car Before Making a Purchase

Buying a used car requires a great deal of preparation and research. Official documents can tell what you need to know about the vehicle, but there’s always a chance they…

Beware These Bad Used Car Signs

You can save big buying a used car. You can also lose big if you buy the wrong used car. That’s why when you’re in the market for a new-to-you…

Are Women Cyclists In Danger On The Road?

Photo: Pixabay Cycling is certainly having its moment right now, with more cities offering bikes to rent and many areas committing to dedicated trails and lanes on existing streets. Unfortunately,…

Ford Takes Third in J.D. Power Canada Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study

Ford Credit earned a top spot in the J.D. Power 2021 Canada Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study Photo: Ford Ford Credit earned the No. 3 spot overall in J.D. Power’s 2021…

Toyota’s New Self-Driving Car Can See 200 Meters in Every Direction

The Toyota Research Institute (TRI), the automaker’s tech-oriented branch devoted to all things AI and self-driving, unveiled at CES the latest version of its autonomous test vehicle: a Lexus LS…

Meet Peyman Kargar, the New Chairman of INFINITI

Peyman Kargar assumes the role of chairman of INFINITI Motor Company Photo: INFINITI As INFINITI reinvents itself and embarks on what it calls a “product renaissance,” the automaker has appointed…

Vehicular Viewing: New to Streaming for July 2021

If you’re looking for something to watch that involves cars, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re in the mood for an arthouse flick, an action thriller, or a…

Ford Fund Joins Pilot to Support Women in Copper and Cobalt Industry

Ford joins a pilot program aiming to empower women working in the copper and cobalt industry Photo: Ford Ford Fund announced in June that it’s joining a pilot program aimed…

Toyota Launches Free Self-Driving Shuttle Service in Indianapolis

Photo: Toyota The future of (not) driving is genuinely just around the corner. The Toyota Mobility Foundation, in partnership with Energy Systems Network, the Indiana Development Corporation, and May Mobility,…

TxDOT Urges Motorists to Hang Up and Drive

Photo: Falkenpost While traffic was down in 2020, dangerous driving, crashes, and road deaths were on the rise. Texas roadways experienced this trend, too, and there’s a completely preventable cause…

Companies Competing on Bid for Next-Generation USPS Hauler

The familiar Grumman LLV might not be long for the world The times are ever-changing, and nothing is sacred. For nearly three decades, the face of the United States Postal…

How Do Heated Seats Work in Cars?

Heated seats is a must-have feature for many car owners Photo: lqiuz via Pixabay Driving in the winter is unpleasant at best. Not only do you have to navigate ice…

5 Car Accessories to Make Winter Commutes Suck Less

Some people enjoy driving in winter weather and staying outside as much as possible to enjoy the chillier air and — for many states in the U.S. — snowfall. Others just…

Americans Are Buying More EVs Than Manual Transmission Vehicles

2019 might be gradually drawing to a close. However, some automotive trends will likely continue as we transition into 2020 — like the U.S. consumer’s slow (but persistent) shift toward…

Formula 1 Reverse Grid Idea Likely to Be Abandoned

Ross Brawn, sporting director of Formula One Formula 1 is looking likely to abandon the reverse-grid qualifying format it was planning to trial for 2020. In a desperate bid to…

2021 Volkswagen Arteon is an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK

The 2021 Arteon was praised for its crash-prevention system and front headlights Photo: Volkswagen The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS, is the gold standard when it comes to…