The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


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…

Volkswagen Showcases a Collection of Exciting Concepts at SOWO

VW brought seven innovative concepts to Georgia Photo: Volkswagen Every year, automotive enthusiasts gather in Savannah, Georgia, to see exciting new vehicles from a variety of European automakers. For 2019,…

2021 BMW X7 Dark Shadow Edition Already Sold Out in America

2021 BMW X7 Dark Shadow Edition Photo: BMW The trend of blacking out a vehicle isn’t new, but its popularity seems to be increasing as of late, and I’m totally…

2021 Model-Year Jeep Owners Gain Access to onX Offroad App

A Jeep showing off the onX Offroad logo Photo: Lance Hanson/Jeep brand Jeep is collaborating with onX Offroad to provide drivers with six months of Elite access to the onX…

VW Adds Arteon Big Sur Concept to 2021 Enthusiast Fleet

Photo: Volkswagen Each year, Volkswagen customizes vehicles in its lineup with special parts and uber-appealing exterior colors to showcase how much you can match your VW with your personal style.…

Safety Tips for Driving Through and Avoiding Floodwater

Summer can trigger extreme damp or drought conditions. If you happen to live in the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S., you’ve likely experienced some flash floods this past week.…

How to Handle a Breakdown on a Shoulder-Free Road

Car breakdowns never happen under ideal circumstances. Nope, they happen when you’re already running late to work or while trapped in heavy traffic or when you’re a lone wolf in…

How to Protect Your Car During a Monsoon

How to protect your car during monsoons and tropical storms Photo: Devon Christopher Adams via CC Natural disasters can wreak havoc on your vehicle, causing major damage to the body…

13 Phobias That Involve Cars, Driving, & Being on the Road

For the majority of people in the world, driving around town is a basic part of daily life. Unfortunately for some people, vehicular transportation can be a terrifying experience to…

Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant Kicks Off Transit Van Production

Joe Hinrichs, Ford president of The Americas (right), and Governor Jay Nixon of Missouri at Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant, celebrate the start of production of the all-new 2015 Ford…

Kansas City Assembly Plant Builds 1 Millionth Transit Van

Kansas City Assembly Plant employees celebrate the 1 millionth Ford Transit Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company’s Kansas City Assembly Plant celebrated a monumental milestone this week with the production of…

[Photos] 2019 Harley-Davidson F-150 Goes Whole Hog

The 2019 Harley-Davidson F-150 in Leadfoot , White Platinum, and Agate Black Photo: Harley-Davidson Motor Company/Tuscany Motor Company Love trucks? Love motorcycles? Love America? Then you’re probably gonna love the…

How To Drive Safely With Hearing Loss

Here are some ways to boost roadside safety if you live with hearing impairment Driving with hearing loss has its unique challenges. Here are a handful of strategies to help…

5 Heavy Haulage Tips for New Truck Drivers

Most people have a pretty stereotypical image of the average “truck driver.” They likely picture an older guy with a rough and rugged demeanor who eats on the go and…

Book Review: Loeser Captures Legendary Car's Spirit in Vivid 'Art of the Mustang'

Automobiles that are a cut above the rest don’t just reach fame because of their inner workings. While the technical aspects are part of their rise to fame, you can’t…

Pipeline Cyberattack Leads to Highest Gas Prices Since 2014

Photo: The News Wheel A recent cyberattack caused the Colonial Pipeline, the largest fuel pipeline in the U.S., to shut down for six days. Although the pipeline system is now…

7 Fun Apps to Download Before Embarking on Your Summer Road Trip

Photo:Avinash Patel As helpful as navigation apps are when you’re driving to new destinations, they aren’t the only ones worth downloading to your smartphone. Here are seven apps to take the…

[DETAILS] Kia Offering Pre-Orders for “First Edition” EV6

2022 Kia EV6 GT Photo: Kia Update (6/7/2021): Due to technical difficulties, the EV6 First Edition pre-order website was closed on June 3. The site is expected to re-open on…

GM Invests in Startup Recreating the Head-up Display

The head-up display in the GMC Sierra Denali Photo: General Motors Envisics is a startup that’s working on re-creating head-up display and adding augmented reality to the system. GM Ventures…

The State of EV Incentives in the Pacific Northwest

Potential electric-vehicle buyers in the Pacific Northwest might soon have more initiative to purchase an EV. Besides the federal income tax credit worth up to $7,500 for certain EV models,…

CDC Urges Americans to Use Private Vehicles Instead of Public Transit

The CDC’s recommendation that commuters use private cars might help boost auto sales and new vehicle leases the rest of this year and into 2021 In light of the pandemic,…

Where Do I Find My Car's VIN Number?

Photo: The News Wheel Every car, truck, SUV, and other type of vehicle has its own one-of-a-kind code that distinguishes it from every other one that’s been created — even…

“Nomadland” and the Upsetting Reality it Represents

Photo: Adavyd via CC Sometimes it’s easier to walk through life ignoring the challenges faced by others because you’re overwhelmed with your own. But, just because we don’t see or…

Ford Joins Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance

Ford is the first automaker to join IRMA Photo: Ford Ford this week became the first automaker in the United States to sign on with the Initiative for Responsible Mining…

Tips for Recycling Motor Oil

Photo: The News Wheel Automotive waste is a serious blight on the environment. But one component — motor oil — can be recycled, offering an eco-friendly approach to an essential…

4 Apps to Educate Your Kids on Road Trips

Keeping your kids happy on a road trip requires a lot of creativity, gear, and patience. Along with the games, snacks, and surprises you pack, be sure to check out…

Toyota Acquires Lyft’s Self-Driving Division for $550 Million

Photo: Toyota Toyota’s new tech-focused subsidiary, Woven Planet Group, is acquiring Lyft’s self-driving car division — named “Level 5” after the stages of car autonomy — for $550 million in…

Ford Looks at Customers’ Favorite Mustang Mach-E Colors

Rapid Red has proven a popular color choice for the Mustang Mach-E Photo: Ford Motor Company Reservations for the 2021 Mustang Mach-E are well underway, and Ford is taking a…

Ford Gives Us the Manual Bronco Sasquatch We Deserve

You asked, Ford delivers, and now the Sasquatch gets a manual Photo: Ford One of the questions folks have asked most about the 2021 Ford Bronco since its reveal is…

Iowa Department of Transportation Uses Snow Plow to Remove Mayflies from Local Bridge

If they weren’t on summer vacation, the local kids would probably receive a mayfly day. Or at least a mayfly two hour delay. Photo: Ohio Sea Grant It’s Mayfly-Mania 2:…

Six Letters in Flower Serve as Car Maintenance Reminder

Before you leave for a big trip, you’ll likely put “schedule maintenance check” on your to-do list. After all, you don’t want your plans to be derailed by a stalled…

Maserati F Tributo Celebrates Brand’s Racing Heritage

Photo: Maserati Maserati unveiled a new lineup of F Tributo Special Edition models at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show that celebrate the brand’s racing heritage as well as one of…

Maserati MC20 Unexpectedly Heads to the Ski Slopes

Photo: Maserati The long-awaited Maserati MC20 has only recently been revealed, and U.S. deliveries won’t begin until about a year from now, but that hasn’t stopped the Italian automaker from…

Fewer New Cars Are Offering A Manual Transmission

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV interior Photo: Mitsubishi Motors If you want to feel in control behind the wheel, it’s worth pairing your engine with a manual transmission and shifting gears…

2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock Overview

The 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock Photo: FCA The new 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock is arriving at dealerships later this year. As both the quickest and most…