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#VanLife Crew Wants Chevy to Bring Back the Astro
Photo: Jim Agema Do you remember the Chevy Astro? Don’t worry — it’s not at the forefront of my memory, either. But members of the #vanlife community would love to…
What to Expect from Hyundai in 2018
2017 was a big year for Hyundai, as the automaker rolled out an array of redesigns and new models. 2018 looks to be even more revolutionary, as industry experts are…
Toyota Launches New Intellectual Property Program
Toyota has announced the launch of Toyota IP Solutions, a program dedicated to licensing the company’s intellectual property to those interested. The Japanese manufacturer says the program would allow U.S.…
Uber Leaks Information of Millions, Covers It Up for Over a Year, New CEO Promises Change (Again)
It’s no secret that Uber isn’t very popular lately—it was banned from operating in London due to its “lack of corporate responsibility,” had to find a new CEO after the…
Lincoln Wins Best Luxury Brand in KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Awards
2015 Lincoln MKX wins Best Luxury Mid-Size SUV/Crossover In the 2015 Five-Year Cost to Own Awards, Kelley Blue Book determined that the best luxury brand in the business today for…
Lexus Reveals Three-Row RX L Model at LA Auto Show
The Lexus RX has a long history, as the popular luxury crossover has been a fixture of the Lexus lineup ever since it was introduced and began the luxury crossover…
Lexus Brings Two-Row LX Model to LA Auto Show
Lexus’ LA Auto Show presence seems to mainly consist of messing with the number of seating rows in its vehicles. First, it added a third row to its RX crossover to…
Honda’s ‘Smart Intersection’ Tech Can See Around Buildings
A lot of new safety technologies depend on the car’s ability see things you can’t. After all, you have just two eyes, which you can only point in one direction…
‘No Regrets’ Over Honda Partnership, Says McLaren
The 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marked the last race McLaren and Honda would complete together after a difficult three-year partnership. Because of the unstoppable force that McLaren Honda had…
Ram Named the Official Truck of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for a Third Consecutive Year
The truck that makes an entire Thanksgiving tradition possible in the first place For many families across the country, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has become something of a time-honored…
2014 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Overview
The 2014 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe receives only minor changes with an optional package update. 2014 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Exterior With angles sharp enough to easily cut through the air and…
The West Wing Wheels: Bill Clinton
From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound…
Celebrating “Titanic” 20 Years Later: The Cars from the Film and the Real RMS Titanic
Rose’s gigantic purple hat managed to make its way out of the small car door Photo: Paramount Pictures Twenty years ago, the film Titanic hit theaters in the U.S. and…
2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Named Pickup Truck of the Year by Truck Trend
With a massive powertrain and a tough, rugged exterior to tackle any job, it’s no wonder the GMC Sierra 2500HD is a popular pickup. The heavy-duty Denali trim can be equipped…
Cadillac U.S. Sales Dip 12.8% in November; XT5 Up 4.8%, Navigator Up 5.8%
Cadillac saw its total sales in the United States decline 12.8% year-over-year in November; retail sales were also down for the luxury brand, dropping 9.9% to 11,605 vehicles. The Cadillac…
Toyota in the Race for Biggest Automaker of 2017
Toyota says it sold 10.35 million vehicles around the world this year, putting it at the front of the race to claim the 2017 title world’s biggest automaker—and marking a…
DeAnn Owens
DeAnn Owens The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio)…
Some New Year's Resolutions for Your Car
A major part of welcoming the coming year — apart from staying up late and drinking too much — is vowing to make the new year better than the concluding…
Illinois High Schoolers Help Seniors Winter-Prep Their Cars
A spirit of gratitude and giving characterize the holiday season. That’s why the students at Lincoln-Way Central High School recently provided free vehicle inspections to local seniors to help them…
Sauber to Reveal Driver Lineup Amid Rumors of Alfa Return
There has been a lot of talk concerning who will drive in the alongside Lance Stroll in 2018, but Williams Martini Racing isn’t the only Formula One team hard at…
Holden Announces Investments for Lang Lang, Dealership Renovations
Holden may not be an American brand, but it is taking the days following Thanksgiving to express its gratitude for its dealership network and Lang Lang Proving Ground with the…
Could Opel Be Returning to the U.S. Automotive Market Soon?
Opel might be making a “shocking” return to the States soon While the Opel brand experiences respectable sales in the European market, it has been decades since a new vehicle…
Another Reason To Drive: American Airlines Doesn’t Have Enough Pilots For The Holidays
Photo: Oliver Holzbauer Here at The News Wheel, we’re all about driving as much as possible. We understand that sometimes time and distance make flying a necessity, and planes are…
[Photos] Holden Equinox Launching in December, Priced from $27,990 AUD
Holden will at long-last bring its localized version of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox to market in December, and to stir up anticipation just a little bit more, it’s detailed what…
Reduce the Cost of Holiday Travel with These Money-Saving Tips
Visiting friends and family over the holidays may be emotionally priceless, but it can come with a hefty price tag, especially if you’ll be logging a ton of miles on…
BMW Showcases the Upcoming BMW X2 Using Snapchat
Is BMW trying to create the next Dancing Hot Dog filter? To see a BMW X2 in the showroom, you’ll have to wait until its market launch in March. In…
Responsible Parent AAA Reminds You How to Safely Bring Home Your Christmas Tree
Bringing home a Christmas tree with your car almost seems like it would be so easy that no instructions are needed. However, as yearly stories of trees and debris flying…
Chevrolet Honors Truck History, Launches Colorado Centennial Edition at Motor Expo 2017
Chevrolet is celebrating 100 years since it first began manufacturing trucks, and it is taking that celebration worldwide. This week, Chevy had a significant presence at the 34th Thailand International Motor…
Don’t Let Winter’s Wrath Sap Your Battery’s Power
Your car’s battery is not immune to the harsh temperatures in winter; in fact, winter temps may be impacting your battery more than you realize—especially if your car does more…
2018 Ford Expedition: Ideal for Travel During Upcoming Human Person Holiday
2018 Ford Expedition Platinum is ideal for human drivers, passengers Photo: Ford Hey, human person. Did you know that [UPCOMING HUMAN PERSON HOLIDAY] is on the horizon yet again? We…
New Ford Fiesta Wins Awards from CarBuyer, TopGear, and Women's World COTY
Sales of the new Ford Fiesta are already picking up steam across Europe and in the United Kingdom, where Britain’s favorite little car that can (and does) recently surpassed the…
Best Thanksgiving Travel Time Is Apparently Thanksgiving Morning, Google Reports
Wait! Don’t get in the car yet! Around Thanksgiving are some of the busiest travel days of the year, and as today is the day before, many people are already…
Be Proactive with Tire Maintenance to Ensure Safe Driving
Typically, tires receive only a passing glance until there’s a noticeable and often significant problem. And at that point, it’s often too late—you’re either stranded or you’re in a potentially…
Black Friday Car Shopping Strategies
Photo: Maiconfz Black Friday is the perfect time to find great deals on a variety of items, including vehicles. Considering that 15% of November car sales stem from day-after-Thanksgiving purchases,…
Apparently CNN Can't Remember the Word for Planes, Calls Them “Flying Delivery Trucks”
Photo: FedEx Express Here’s a laugh for your Friday morning. CNN Money posted an article Wednesday that just tickled us pink, and we thought it was best to share it…
Three New Ford SUVs to Lead The Way in America's Thanksgiving Parade
Standard fare for Thanksgiving: the stress of getting wherever it is you’re supposed to be; the face-melting rage that comes with awkward, abrasive conversation around the dinner table; the hushed…
New Toyota Olympic Ad Marks Important Company Transition
Toyota has launched a new television commercial called “Mobility For All,” which aired yesterday on NBCSN during the Winter Olympic Trials. It is the first spot from Toyota’s new global…
Study: Pokemon Go Craze May Have Caused Over 100,000 Extra Crashes
This is it, people—we’ve reached it. We have hit peak Millennial. Two professors from Perdue University have conducted a study that estimates that the people playing the Pokémon GO phone…
GM Leads Industry for Minority Dealer Growth in 2016
General Motors continued in 2016 to lead the industry in minority dealer growth. In April 2016, Eric Peterson, GM’s vice president of diversity dealer relations, indicated that the automaker had…
Ram, Jeep, Dodge Lasso a Bundle of Awards at Texas Truck Rodeo
2018 Ram 2500 Limited Tungsten You know the saying: everything is bigger in Texas. Did you not know that saying? Well, now you know it. In any case, among the…
Pickup Truck Sales Surge in October for the Segment's Best 2017 Sales Month
Pickup truck sales started to, well, “pick up” in October Over the course of 2017, a lot has been said about the growing sales success of crossovers and SUVs. But…
2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD Overview
Heavy-duty trucks are for heavy-duty jobs, and they bring along with them an intimidating, rough-around-the-edges look. The 2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD has a dominating stance and an aggressive grille, turning…
GMC Sales Down in November, But Terrain Gets a Boost and Denali Keeps Growing
GMC sales totaled 46,277 vehicles in November, down 5.8% year-over-year. Retail sales totaled 40,417 vehicles, down 1.9%. November marked another record month for Denali penetration, helping drive strong ATPs both…
The Dream of a Better Car Horn
There has been surprisingly little evolution since this was the norm Photo: Max Pixel The traditional car horn is an inelegant but practical solution to a complicated problem. That being,…
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Volkswagen to Develop High-Performance EVs
VW sees a lucrative market in stylish performance EVs Photo: Volkswagen Who doesn’t love a sleek and stylish high-performance vehicle? For drivers who love faster speeds, greater torque, and enhanced…
Lincoln Aviator Shows off in Toronto in New Video
2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring Photo: Lincoln When it comes to giving luxury SUVs a playground for showing off, big cities are a surefire go-to. Lincoln this month demonstrated how…
