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Products and Development in China Key to General Motors' Zero-Emissions Vision
Buick Velite 5 EREV Key to General Motors’s recently-announced plans to launch 20 new all-electric vehicles by 2023 and pave the way for a future of zero-emission driving will be…
Jaws and Tailgates Drop in the Latest GMC Sierra Commercial
A sight that shocks both man and machine Photo: GMC Earlier this year, GMC released its “Anthem” television spot, which featured pickup truck owners abandoning their old tailgates in favor…
5 Compelling Books About Automotive History
For better or for worse, cars and driving are an integral part of America’s heritage. These five recent books about automotive history explore different aspects of that past in compelling…
The All-New 2020 Ram 2500 and 3500
The 2020 Ram 2500 Photo: FCA The Ram Heavy Duty is already equipped for towing and hauling heavy loads. For the 2020 model year, the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500…
More Fuel for the Uber Dumpster Fire: California Investigates Otto Self-Driving Trucks
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Man, lately Uber seems to be like a regional waste management facility—catching crap from all directions. If it isn’t its drivers demanding a higher wage, it…
Volvo at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show: Some Cars, and a Comfy Lounge
Volvo’s 2015 CAS display While most automakers at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show paraded around fancy concepts and new models, Volvo held strong to its new principle of concentrating less…
Report: New SRX (XT5) Likely for New York Debut
2015 Cadillac SRX © General Motors Cadillac may be years (and years and years and years) away from bringing a small crossover to the market to compete with the likes…
Randy Parker Named Infiniti’s Vice President of the Americas
Back in September 2013, Infiniti announced a new executive that would lead it to greatness in the American market. Michael Bartsch had previously worked for Porsche, and promised big things…
5 Things to Remember When You Head Out on the Road
2018 Hyundai Accent When you head out the door onto the open road, you expose yourself to risks. Here are five important things to remember. Know Your Rights You have…
Ryan Reed Wins Inaugural XFINITY Series Race in Daytona
The first race of the newly-rechristened 2016 NASCAR XFINITY Series is in the books, and 21-year-old Ryan Reed scored his first NASCAR win on a day in Daytona that was…
Chevy Attempts to Woo UAE Truck Sales with Burgers
Chevrolet knows the best way to its customers’ hearts: food. Specifically, delicious burgers. Really, delicious burgers are the best way to pretty much anyone’s heart, come to think of it.…
Vauxhall Named Headline Sponsor of Winq Spring Ball 2016
Vauxhall has been announced as the new headline sponsor for the Winq Spring Ball 2016, which takes place on Friday, April 15 at the Grand Ballroom of the Rosewood London Hotel…
GM Invests $439 Million in Bowling Green Corvette Plant
Chevrolet fans can now dream about coats of many colors on Corvettes being rendered more vividly and efficiently than ever before. A new paint shop will be built at the…
Buick's New Slant on “That's Not a Buick”: Just Add Dogs
Buick has launched a new commercial that is in many ways similar to the popular “That’s Not a Buick” ad campaign. The key difference in these ads, however, is that…
New Dodge Challenger Hellcat Owner Arrested After Driving 158 MPH in a 70 MPH Zone
Once this baby hits 158 mph, you’re going to see some serious jail time The Dodge Challenger Hellcat is one very impressive vehicle. With a 707-horsepower performance and a top…
GMC Yukon Earns High Score on US News’ List of 25 Most Reliable Used SUVs Under $10,000
A reliable SUV priced under $10,000 is difficult to find if you’re only looking at new models. By expanding your shopping perspective to include used models, you’ll find more options…
Ford Announces 2017 F-150 STX, Super Duty STX
2017 Ford F-150 STX If you’ve been considering getting a new Ford truck this year but want something that stands apart a bit more from the typical offering, then you…
Dodge Hellcat Driver Arrested After Recording Himself Speeding for a YouTube Video
One man’s attempt to go viral got him arrested instead In today’s online-centric environment, it’s not uncommon to see people upload videos of themselves engaging in reckless behavior. Sometimes, that…
Acura NSX Timeline: From 1989 to 2016 Production
The 2016 Acura NSX is one of our favorite models to have risen out of the ashes in the past few years. With roots in the late 1980s and a…
2014 Cadillac Global Sales Increase 5%
Cadillac ATS-L ©GM A year ago, Cadillac asserted itself as the fastest-growing full-line luxury brand in the world for all of 2013. Today, Cadillac adds to its global success in…
Seatbelt Law, Annoying Chime Effectively Keep Michigan Bodies Belted
You hear it. You hate it. You’ll do anything to stop the noise – especially if it’s buckling your seatbelt. That pesky chime – as well as legislation in Michigan…
Happy 78th Birthday, Volkswagen!
Although it’s not necessarily widely known, Volkswagen shares a birthday with CCR frontman John Fogerty (70 today), Toronto’s crack-smoking mayor Rob Ford (46), singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat, and British actress Carey…
20 Carmakers Make Commitment to Standard Automatic Braking by 2022
An Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system will come standard on almost all new models by 2022 Last year in September, we got news that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
Hollywood is Making a Road Race Comedy about Self-Driving Cars
Could Google’s driverless car be the next big matinee idol? It’s being reported that Sony pictures has acquired the rights to an untitled film that’s referred to as the Driverless…
Subaru’s 2015 Sales Streak Continues in February
Sales of the 2015 Subaru Legacy were up 68.7% last month Subaru came off an incredibly successful sales year in January; in fact, 2014 was the most successful sales year…
PSA: This is Not the 2016 Lincoln Continental, You Turkey
This 2017 Lincoln Continental is totally real, unlike the turkey below *** We’re not sure if we are the first to tell you this, but it’s generally in your best interest…
Four Chevys Top J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
Four Chevy models ranked first in the 2015 IQS The bowtie brand has something to crow about, as four Chevrolet models ranked highest in their segments in the 2015 J.D.…
Hyundai Aims to Eliminate Use of Non-OEM Parts in Vehicle Repairs Through New Campaign
Relying on sub-quality auto parts to run your vehicle is certainly a gamble. That’s what Hyundai wants you to know through its new consumer awareness campaign. In order to eliminate…
GM Announces New Engine for Older Models
The GM Service 350 V8 replacement engine Photo: GM Are you currently driving or rebuilding a GM truck, van or SUV, model year 1987-1995? Or, is your GM ride a…
California Coyotes Disrupting Traffic May Be Tripping on Shrooms (Or Some Other More Likely, Boring Reason)
Photo: Tony Koloski Drivers along California’s Marin county stretch of Highway 1 have been facing a problem that seems like the beginning of a Native-American-themed horror film. Multiple drivers have…
Check Out These Vintage Chevy Camaro Print Ads
A lot of people are sad to see the television series Mad Men come to an end, but perhaps none are sadder than General Motors executives. GM has gotten some…
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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) and our…
Ford Debuting Focus RS, GT in Geneva
Ford was kind enough to give the world its first glimpse of the Ford Focus RS earlier this month at a pretty sizable event in Germany attended by a select…
How to Special Order a Car from a Dealership
When you buy a brand-new car, you don’t have to settle with whatever the dealership already has in its inventory. You can order a version of the vehicle that’s specifically…
Chinese Market Drives 5.2% January Sales Increase for Cadillac
2018 Cadillac XT5 Platinum Demand for the XT5 luxury crossover increased Cadillac’s January global sales by 5.2 percent over the same stretch in 2017. Overall, the brand delivered 31,330 units…
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Earns Spot on Car and Driver’s 10Best Trucks and SUVs List
2019 Chrysler Pacifica The third time is certainly charming as the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica snags a spot on Car and Driver’s 10Best Trucks and SUVs list. Taking home the win…
BMW and Toyota: The Love Story Continues
It’s getting serious, you guys At first glance, you’d assume that BMW and Toyota don’t have much in common. One is a German automaker of luxury cars, the other a…
Wildlife Bridges in Utah and Beyond Keep Drivers and Animals Safer
The Trans-Canada wildlife overpass in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada Photo: Qyd via CC As we recently discussed, wildlife bridges are a simple solution to help reduce the number…
The Mercedes-Maybach Pullman is a 21-Foot Long Palace on Wheels
Mercedes-Benz will be rolling out the new Mercedes-Maybach Pullman in Geneva next month to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Pullman Mercedes-Benz 600 and make all lowly rental limos look…
Explosion at Steel Factory Halts Japanese Toyota Production
An explosion at Aichi Steel Production has forced Toyota to halt production at all Japanese plants for a week Toyota announced yesterday that it will be halting production at all…
[VIDEO] Does Braking Make Your Car Vibrate? Here's How You Fix It
Here is a question for the automotive-inclined out there: what is wrong with your car if stepping on the brakes causes a strange thudding sensation, almost as if your brakes…
Speeding Dog Avoids Jail Time for Hit-and-Run
Most dogs love to ride in the car, hanging their heads out the window to feel the wind and sense of freedom only the open road can offer. For one…
2014 Rogue Named Best Crossover in Parents and Edmunds List
The 2014 Nissan Rogue took home Best Crossover on the 2014 Parents and Edmunds 10 Best Family Cars list The 2014 Nissan Rogue was named “Best Crossover” in the 2014…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V Overview
Inspired by the body and performance style of a race car, the Cadillac CTS-V was designed as a street-version of the Cadillac DPi-V.R. Its supercharged engine and stylish stance create…
FYI: The Nissan Rogue Sport is a Nissan Qashqai
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport (left) and the Nissan Rogue (right) At the Detroit Auto Show, Nissan has unveiled the Nissan Rogue Sport to the world. It’s a small crossover vehicle…
2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe Unveiled in Detroit at 2014 NAIAS
Cadillac, the world’s fastest-growing full-line luxury brand, is only getting bigger with the debut of the 2015 ATS Coupe. The 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe, revealed at the 2014 North American…
2017 BMW 5 Series Pricing Announced
Christmas might be officially over, but BMW is still sending out presents in the form of good news about its 2017 model lineup. For 2017, the BMW 5 Series is…
Camo-Themed 2016 Chevy Silverado Realtree Edition Introduced
Today GM revealed the 2016 Chevy Silverado Realtree Edition, an outdoorsy special edition of the popular Silverado 1500 that features camouflage graphics from Realtree. It’s the culmination of a decade-long…
6 Things to Do After Your Car Purchase
You’ve done the research, analyzed your budget, taken a test drive, applied for car insurance, negotiated with the salesperson, and finally, signed on the dotted line. You’re now the proud…
Smart Unveils Four-Row Smart SUV, Says “To Hell with Trees”
In a stunning twist, the Smart brand, known for its incredibly tiny cars that have become the laughing stock of roadways everywhere, revealed today that it will be adding a…
