The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Overview

The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander finds the perfect balance of performance, rugged style, and innovative features. With a completely redesigned front end and interior, the 2016 Outlander has a certain appeal…

Kia Niro Spokeswoman Melissa McCarthy to Host SNL This Weekend

McCarthy, recently trending because of her Sean Spicer impression, is set to host SNL Actress and Kia Niro spokeswoman Melissa McCarthy is set to host Saturday Night Live this weekend…

Ford Announces New Hybrid Work Model

Ford employees will now work under a hybrid remote/in-office model Photo: Ford One of the many lessons learned over the last year: a lot of jobs can be done (and…

What to Do If Your Car Gets Stuck In a Ditch

Photo: Michael Pereckas via CC Whether you’ve slid into a ditch because of slippery conditions or swerved into it due to defensive driving, when your car is stuck, it’s easy…

[Video] Cadillac Showcases XT6 in New Ad

2020 Cadillac XT6 Photo: Cadillac Cadillac is displaying the features of the 2020 Cadillac XT6 in a new advertisement. Specifically, “The Impossible Made Possible” ad is centering around the safety…

2017 Mini Seven Special Edition Coming to US Dealerships this Summer [PHOTOS]

The new Mini Seven comes with the Mini Connected infotainment system that provides smartphone integration In honor of the Austin Seven, which was the first classic Mini ever produced, the…

2016 Honda HR-V Overview

When it debuted at the LA Auto Show last year, the 2016 Honda HR-V represented the first entirely new Honda model in years. So what is there to know about…

More General Motors Recalls: Happy Friday!

The General has done it again. Two more General Motors recalls have been issued, but at least this time they’re not about the ignition switches. And another bonus: only 128…

F1 2019 Pre-Season Testing – Week 1 Recap

The teams use green flow-viz paint to test the cars’ aerodynamics Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube The first week of pre-season testing for the 2019 Formula One World Championship has…

Toyota Tacoma Dominates Segment, but Could Run into Production Problems

The Toyota Tacoma is the best-selling midsize pickup truck in the country. In 2015, it led the segment with 179,562 sales, nearly a whole 100,000 ahead of its closest competitor,…

TxDOT Expands HERO Program to San Antonio

Photo: Falkenpost The Texas Department of Transportation is expanding HERO, its successful roadside assistance program. Keep Your Car Running Strong: Choose genuine Mazda parts Help from a HERO Photo: Pexels…

Ontario Targets Distracted Driving with Strict New Law

Don’t do this in Ontario (or anywhere) If you plan on doing any driving in Ontario, make sure you’re not using any handheld device at the same time. The province…

Renault-Nissan Alliance May Team with Mitsubishi for Ford Focus Rival

Could a future Ford Focus rival built by Mitsubishi using the style seen in the Outlander PHEV Concept-S? It was announced back in September that Mitsubishi and Fiat had signed…

Teaser Video for the 2016 Nissan Titan: Yes, It's Totally Coming Soon

A screencap from the teaser video for the 2016 Nissan Titan What can one say about the 35-second teaser video for the 2016 Nissan Titan? Well, not much. It’s definitely…

FCA Canada Supports Windsor-Essex Miracle Food Drive

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Photo: FCA FCA Canada donated six full pallets of non-perishable food to the Windsor-Essex Miracle Food Drive. Delivered to jumpstart the campaign, the food donation from FCA…

Lexus Endows PGA Golf Management Program

Lexus is contributing to the future of golf with a $100,000 endowment It’s no secret that Lexus loves golf. The brand is a United States Golf Association Partner, and it sponsors several professional…

Is It Illegal to Drive With a Cracked Windshield?

Photo: Pixabay If you’ve ever had a rock hit your windshield while driving, you know the terror it can inflict. Even the smallest stone can sound like a meteor when…

Could Increased Vehicle Sales Help Jump Start the US Economy?

Buying vehicles like the Chevy Traverse could help to heal a pandemic-rattled country Photo: Chevrolet To say that the auto industry took a hit over the last few months would…

Infographic: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About RV Life

Owning an RV can make for a lifetime of memorable adventures. In a country as vast as the United States, you can easily drive your RV from one side of…

Ford Transit Connect and F-350 Win Edmunds.com Awards

2015 Ford Transit Connect Van Both the 2015 Ford Transit Connect van and the F-350 Super Duty came out with awards in Edmunds.com’s 2015 Best Retained Value Awards. The Transit…

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While the rest of the automotive industry is moving forward with high-tech hybrids and self-driving cars, Dodge is keeping it old school—and it looks like it’s working for the American…

GM Plans More Cadillac, Less Chevy for Europe

Chevrolet is the world’s fourth-largest automotive brand, but inroads in Europe have been hard to come by for the Detroit automaker, so General Motors (GM) has announced a new strategy…

Chevy is the Most Successful Name in Motorsports

You have assuredly at least heard of the big year Chevy performance had in 2013. The Detroit automaker unveiled the all-new 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray and even brought back the…

Kia GT4 Stinger Reveal: Ditching the Hamsters for Something Fierce

Chances are pretty good that if you don’t own a Kia vehicle, your most intimate familiarity with the brand is through dancing and exercising hamsters. Cute, right? Well, Kia seems…

2014 Kia Optima Hybrid Bows at Chicago Auto Show

The 2014 Chicago Auto Show finally saw the long-awaited unveiling of the 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid just last week. But the Optima Hybrid was just one of three eco-friendly models…

Mazda CX-5 Wins Top Safety Pick Plus Award for the Sixth Year

The Mazda CX-5 has earned another Top Safety Pick Plus title from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This makes the sixth year in a row that the CX-5 has earned…

Seductive BMW 7 Series Infiltrates the Set of 'Red Sparrow'

Photo: 20th Century Fox If you’ve been looking for a thrilling, roller coaster of a movie to see in theaters this year, Red Sparrow may be the first candidate to…

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Muscle car enthusiasts across the country are shaking with excitement after Dodge announced the new Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker models are starting to make their way to Dodge dealerships. With…

You searched for chevy colorado

On Sept. 15, sales began in South Korea for the brand-new 2021 Chevy Colorado. The midsize pickup first made a splash in the Asian country a year ago and has…

You searched for uconnect

FCA just unveiled a completely overhauled Uconnect 5 infotainment system for its vehicle brands, which include Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, and Fiat. This new system is more powerful, more intuitive, and…

Kia and NFL Rookie Josh Jacobs Team Up to Battle Youth Homelessness

Josh Jacobs reflects on what it meant to him growing up homeless Photo: Kia Last year, when almost every major brand was shelling out millions of dollars to get a…

[PHOTOS] Meet the All-New 2021 Nissan Rogue

Photo: Nissan Nissan’s popular family-friendly crossover just got an extensive makeover for the 2021 model year. The latest model of the Rogue boasts more power, a sleek new look, more…

Mazda to Debut 30th Anniversary MX-5 Miata at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show

Mazda is providing nothing but mystery and excitement with this blurry teaser image The 2019 Chicago Auto Show is just around the corner, with the press getting a sneak peek…

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Since it was first revealed back at the 2013 SEMA sow, Dodge and Mopar enthusiasts have been anxiously awaiting the release of the Dodge Scat Pack Stage Kits. With their…

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Chrysler Group today reported that the fuel savings and emissions due to its TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmissions have been astounding. Over their lifetimes, the transmissions, which power more than one…

Study Suggests Drivers Keep Their Hands at the 9 and 3 Position of the Steering Wheel

Keeping your arms parallel to each other behind the wheel is the way to go When you were in driving school, your instructor likely taught you to keep your hands…

Nissan Juke Prepares for e-Power

When it comes to electric vehicles and hybrids, Nissan’s focus has primarily been on its Nissan Leaf plug-in EV. While it is an awesome vehicle, Nissan’s slow movement on hybrid…

The 2020 Mazda CX-30 Might Just Be the Perfect Road-Trip Partner

Photo: Mazda While Mazda recently found that many millennials crave an adventure on the open road, most needed a car that was spacious, comfortable, and reliable. The automaker’s chief marketing…

No Electric Pickup Trucks in GM's Future EV Expansion Plans

Don’t expect to see an upcoming electric-powered pickup from GM At the moment, General Motors has some pretty lofty goals set for its EV and autonomous vehicle initiatives. By 2023,…

2019 Cadillac CT6-V Overview

2019 Cadillac CT6-V Photo: Cadillac Originally announced as the V-Sport, the Cadillac CT6-V shares some commonalities with the CT6 — but this new model boasts enhanced performance and more aggressive…

Automakers and Startups Suggest Fix to Prevent Crashes Like Fatal Self-Driving Uber Collision

Much scorn and attention are being thrown around in the wake of a self-driving Uber crash that killed a woman who was crossing the street away from a crosswalk. In…

5 Beginner’s Tips for Driving with a Trailer

Photo: The News Wheel There’s always a first time for driving with a trailer, whether you’ve rented a moving trailer to transport furniture to your college dorm or finally reached…

Consumer Reports Declares Chevy Impala Best Large Sedan for Third Straight Year

The Chevy Impala beat out the Chrysler 300 and Ford Taurus to receive this honor While it is true that many car shoppers are favoring crossovers and SUVs these days,…

2009 Nissan GT-R Recalled for Steering Column Issue

2009 Nissan GT-R Photo: The Car Spy via Flickr Even some of the best cars on the road aren’t immune to recalls. The 2009 Nissan GT-R is being recalled along…

Lotus Sales Skyrocket, New Model Coming to Geneva

Lotus Evora S Lotus may not sell many cars compared to other automakers, but the first nine months of this financial year have been excellent for the British automaker, selling…

Camouflaged Redesigned Toyota Avensis Wagon Spotted in Europe

Never heard of the Toyota Avensis? If you’re the typical North American driver, the answer is probably not. The Avensis has been sold in the UK since 1997, and was…

Politicians Test Drive i-Road on Capitol Hill

Politicians test drive i-Road on Capitol Hill After seeing our nation’s leaders lie, backstab, go back on their word, and, if you live in Canada, maybe even do some drugs…

Mitsubishi to Reveal Another Compact SUV Concept at Geneva

According to a recent press release by Mitsubishi, the brand will be bringing a compact SUV concept car to the Geneva Motor Show in March. From the pictures, it looks…

Most Cars Are Gross

With temperatures on the rise and the change of season in the air, people are getting inspired to do a bit of spring cleaning. Unfortunately, that inspiration rarely extends to…

Creepy Car On Reddit Goes Viral, Inspires Us to Write Fake Stephen King Story

A redditor named DonovanGypsy posted the image below to the subreddit r/creepy today, along with the caption “My mechanic asked ‘who else has been under your car lately?’” This creepy…