The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


There are No Stupid Questions, Especially When Trying to Find a Car to Fit Your Lifestyle

Buying a new car is a major investment, and it’s so easy to get distracted by all the bells and whistles available on new vehicles. New cars are just so…

Honda Returns to Pirelli World Challenge with Civic Type R

The Honda Civic Type R is often lauded as one of the hottest hatches you can buy, and the company is keen to put their performance to the test. This…

Two Honda Engines Honored in '2018 Wards 10 Best Engines' Awards

The Honda Civic Type R’s 2.0-liter turbo engine and the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell’s powertrains were both named among WardsAuto’s 10 best engines of 2018, adding to the already lengthy…

Buying and Owning a Discontinued Car: Frequently Asked Questions

Buick recently discontinued the LaCrosse sedan American automakers have been discontinuing cars left and right over the past several months. If you own one of these models, or if you’re…

Toyota Partners with IUCN for Research on Threatened Species

Toyota and IUCN have inked a five-year partnership to preserve important species globally Toyota Motor Corporation today announced a five-year partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)…

Pricing Announced for 2016 Mazda MX-5

Six months after its initial unveiling, Mazda has released pricing information about the upcoming fourth-generation MX-5—also known as the Miata. The next-gen roadster will hit dealerships this summer, and will…

2018 F-150's 3.0-Liter Power Stroke Diesel Leverages Ford UK's Diesel Expertise

Ford earlier this month revealed that the all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke turbo-diesel engine being offered with the 2018 F-150 will deliver an EPA-estimated 30 mpg on the highway as well…

BMW Unleashes 2014 2 Series Configurator for 228i and M235i

Last Monday, BMW officially took the cover off of their 2014 2 Series at the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).   Now, those looking to get a closer look…

Can ECU Remapping Improve Your Car’s Performance?

Your car’s engine control unit, or ECU, is something you probably don’t think about, but remapping it could help you get more power out of your car engine. What are…

Ford F-150 Raptor, Shelby Mustang GT350 Take Home 2018 MECOTY Awards

Two of Ford’s biggest performance products—the 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor and Mustang Shelby GT350—are not just award-winners on their home turf. They both also came up big at the 5th…

Honda Will Become a Threat in the Championship Battle, Mercedes Says

Photo: Artes Max The 2019 Formula One World Championship kicked off with Max Verstappen splitting the Ferraris in qualifying and finishing third on the podium at the Australian Grand Prix,…

Ford Motor Company Sales Decline 7.2% in April; Edge, Escape, and Expedition Remain Strong

Ford Motor Company posted its April sales results on Tuesday, showing a 7.2% year-over-year decline with 214,695 vehicles sold. Ford’s retail sales were down 10.5% at 140,762 units delivered, and…

Dukes of Hazzard General Lee Charger Goes up for Auction

One of the many General Lee cars from Dukes of Hazzard will be auctioned off later this month There are few cars in the history of television that are quite…

2014 Cadillac CTS Coupe Overview

2014 Cadillac CTS Coupe The 2014 Cadillac CTS is among the most visually appealing vehicles on the road. The sleek two-door flaunts Cadillac’s renowned sculpted exterior lines and comes standard…

Bad Roads Costing Canadian Drivers

Photo: 四代目火影 via CC Potholes, broken roads, and messed-up asphalt not only diminish the quality of your drive but also put your vehicle at risk. Damage from hitting a pothole…

Formula One 2018: Pre-Season Testing Recap – Day 1

Photo: Jen_ross83 Formula One was back in session today with the first of eight pre-season testing days at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. Though many will be looking…

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…

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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…

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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…