The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


2015 Hyundai Genesis Super Bowl Commercial Features World’s Best Dad

In an overflowing cesspool of generally rotten Super Bowl ads, a single truly great one stands out from the rest. The 2015 Hyundai Genesis Super Bowl commercial worked to fuse…

Rapper Wiz Khalifa Handcuffed at LAX for Refusing to Get Off Hoverboard

Khalifa wasn’t so chill when cops at LAX asked him to get off his hoverboard It has been a pretty good year for rapper Wiz Khalifa. Not only did he…

How to Change Your Car's Oil All On Your Own

Learn how to change your oil now! As the seasons change, you’ll need to address nagging maintenance needs, including everything from batteries and tires to fluids and brakes.  One of…

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[VIDEO] 2015 Hyundai Genesis Short Film Evades Originality

The 2015 Hyundai Genesis narrowly evades CGI explosions. Photo: Everdream Vimeo During last week’s premiere of Legends on TNT, starring the perpetually-expendable Sean Bean, the commercials were replace with a 9-minute…

Toyota Mexico Archives

Toyota announced that it plans to realign North American manufacturing operations in… Three years ago, Toyota announced a building freeze after a long period… Toyota has been on quite a…

2017 Kia Forte Achieves “Top Safety Pick Plus” Status with the IIHS

The superb safety technology of the 2017 Kia Forte just secured it a place on the IIHS’s Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) list. The rating applies to all 2017 Forte…

Ford Fiesta is Top-Selling Vehicle in Britain for 2020

The Ford Fiesta was the bestselling car in Britain again in 2020 Photo: Ford It’s not necessarily a surprise to note that the Ford Fiesta was the bestselling car in…

saudi arabian women Archives

In preparation for Saudi Arabian women taking to the roads last month,… Last month Saudi Arabia finally lifted its ban on female drivers, but… Considering that we have been covering…

2014 Chevrolet Impala Overview

For the 2014 model year, the Chevrolet Impala is fully redesigned. 2014 Chevrolet Impala Exterior 2014 is a new year for the Chevy Impala with an entirely new redesign creating…

Hyundai Sponsors Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational

The 2015 Genesis will be featured at the 13th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational. Hyundai has announced that it will be the Official Vehicle of the 13th Annual Michael Jordan…

2016 Dodge Viper ACR Sets Multiple New Track Records

The 2016 Dodge Viper ACR is officially the fastest street-legal car in the world We weren’t joking earlier this year when we reported that the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR is…

History of the Cadillac SRX

2006 Cadillac SRX Photo: Rutger van der Maar via CC The luxury crossover segment is currently filled with appealing options from various brands. Cadillac was quick to get in on…

classic Chevrolet Archives

I’ve recently been on the lookout for creative, entertaining, or downright oddly… During my time as an automotive journalist, I’ve come across so many… When Kendall and Sherma Phelps first…

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benefits of regular car maintenance Archives

Even if you’re unfamiliar with automotive maintenance, you’ve probably heard about taking… Owning a car is a big privilege, and it comes with certain… Every automobile requires particular maintenance to…

2015 Genesis Snags 2014 Top Family Choice Award

The 2015 Hyundai Genesis Hyundai today announced that the all-new 2015 Genesis was given the 2014 Top Family Choice Award, courtesy of the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA). The…

2015 Chevrolet City Express Debuts in the Windy City

2015 Chevy Express Last Thursday, the bowtie brand unveiled the all-new 2015 Chevrolet City Express at the Chicago Auto Show (after previewing an extended look at the all-new Captain America…

maintenance costs Archives

Every automobile requires particular maintenance to ensure it continues functioning properly. For… The expense of buying a car doesn’t end with the sticker price.… Perhaps you haven’t been diligent with…

2021 Chevrolet Camaro Overview

2021 Chevrolet Camaro LS and LT Photo: Chevrolet Even if you’re not a car person, chances are you’re familiar with the Chevrolet Camaro. This iconic muscle car has been a…

Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 Archives

The 2021 Toyota C-HR has arrived with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, a Nightshade special edition, and pretty sensible pricing.… The 2021 Toyota Camry has officially launched, and with up to…

2014 Audi S7 Overview

The 2014 model year means a couple new standard features for the Audi S7: a blind-spot warning system and power-folding exterior mirrors are now included with the base model.  In…

2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Overview

Not a huge amount is new this model year for the Avalon Hybrid. Every trim level comes with some form of Toyota’s next-generation Entune infotainment system, and the XLE Touring…

Toyota C-HR Archives

The 2021 Toyota C-HR has arrived with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, a Nightshade special edition, and pretty sensible pricing.… The Toyota C-HR is one of the youngest models in the…

2021 Camry Gets First-Ever Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+

Photo: Toyota The 2021 Toyota Camry has officially launched, and with up to 17 different models, you can bet we’re not about to detail them all. However, there is one…

wi-fi Archives

I am always drawn to and inspired by books that celebrate the… Actress. Inventor. Scientist. Beauty. All of these words can be used to… It will be rather difficult to…

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Archives

Owners of Toyota hybrids are keeping their cars longer than owners of any other nameplates. Here's what makes Toyota special.… Since its founding in 1996, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana has…

Ford Hybrids Archives

In May, Ford announced that one of its Michigan plants will change… The Ford Bronco is not hitting the market until next year. However,… Ford announced this week that it…

2014 Audi Q5 Overview

For the 2014 model year, the Q5 has seen a few updates to its powertrain including a powerful turbodiesel model and an increase in power to the 2.0T base model.…

midsize sedan Archives

Like so many other sedans in recent years, the end of the… Buick’s robust sedan lineup for the Chinese market recently welcomed a new… According to the J.D. Power 2021…

3 Leadfoot Ladies that Improved Automotive With Their Inventions

Here at The News Wheel, we like to celebrate leadfoot ladies that pave the way for women in the automotive industry. Automotive is a largely male-dominated industry, but women have contributed…

2015 Chevy Vehicles Will Feature OnStar 4G LTE and AppShop

In the early going of this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Chevrolet was quick to drop a bombshell on attendees: Chevy’s 2015 lineup will feature built-in OnStar…

IIHS Names 2015 Hyundai Genesis Top Safety Pick +

IIHS Names 2015 Hyundai Genesis Top Safety Pick + Safety is no longer an option in vehicles. With safety regulations getting more stringent as new technologies develop, keeping up must…

Chevy Express Archives

For GM fans, it’s probably not surprising that the Silverado and Sierra… Meet Chevrolet’s answer to the conventional cargo van: the 2018 Express Cargo,… Customers asked and Chevrolet listened. According…

Toyota Sienna Enters 2019 Model Year with Apple CarPlay

Photo: Toyota Toyota has revealed the new 2019 Sienna minivan, which will now finally come with Apple CarPlay technology in addition to Amazon Alexa, an all-wheel drive option for the…

Study: Carmakers Wouldn’t Advertise Their EVs; Me: Of Course, Why Would They Have?

We have talked about advertisements of electric cars and how automakers don’t seem to want to put a lot of effort into them. Now, seemingly, we have some validation in…

Ford Paris Climate Accord Archives

Mere days after the United States formally withdrew from the Paris Climate… Ford Motor Company released its 20th Sustainability Report this month, part a… Ford Motor Company on Wednesday released…

2019 Veloster Joins Hyundai's Lineup of IIHS Top Safety Picks

Photo: Hyundai The 2019 Veloster hatchback recently became the 11th Hyundai vehicle to win recognition for its crash prevention and mitigation features from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. After…

Americans Are Keeping Their Cars Longer, Contrary to Analysts' Expectations

Photo: davocano The 2008 economic crisis was not kind to the majority of Americans, including automobile manufacturers. Sales dipped, bailouts were received by some, popular model lines were cancelled, and…

Ford Using Neuroscience to Track Signs of Driver Fatigue

Photo: Ford It was only a matter of time before Ford tried to get into your brain. The automaker is working with neuroscientists to figure out better means to detect…

GM Collabs With PG&E to Reimagine EVs as Backup Power Sources

Photo: Chevrolet General Motors and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recently announced that they would collaborate to reimagine how customers could use GM electric vehicles as on-demand power sources…

2015 Kia K900 Price Lowers with New Trim

The 2015 Kia K900 base price just got lower LeBron James’ endorsement of the K900 may have increased the public perception of Kia, but it hasn’t done a whole heck…

Ford Maverick Could Be Next Big Brand Icon

The all-new 2022 Ford Maverick may introduce a new icon to the Blue Oval’s portfolio Photo: Ford Ford is a brand that contains multitudes. While the Blue Oval itself carries…

Ford North American Production Restart Postponed Indefinitely

Photo: Ford After announcing plans to push back its planned restart of North American production to April 6, Ford on Monday said that it will further delay the reopening of…

Toyota Is Officially Making a 207-Horsepower Yaris Hot Hatch

We knew from outside sources that Toyota would build a Yaris hot hatch, but the automaker’s official announcement has only made us even more impatient for the car to launch.…

6 Routine Car Maintenance Tips

Photo: The News Wheel The feeling of sitting behind the wheel of a brand-new car is hard to beat. For the first few months, you’re getting used to new amenities…

2018 Dodge Charger Overview

While the Dodge Challenger might be the brand’s most often-discussed model, it is routinely outsold by its smaller cousin: the Dodge Charger. The Charger offers a similar drive and performance,…

FCA Says “Nyet” to Future Fiat Sales in Russia

Goodbye, Russia, it’s been nice. But we won’t miss… all the ice. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles tends to do relatively well, year after year, throughout most of Europe. One exception to this trend…

Heavy Incentives and Discounts Are Helping to Fuel Record New Truck Sales

Chevy and Ram are delivering some major incentives so as to clear out their inventory of 2018 truck models before the arrival of their 2019 counterparts Drivers are purchasing pickup…