The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


Ford of Europe Posts Strong February CV, SUV Sales

Ford Ecosport Ford reported sales of 90,300 vehicles in its traditional 20 European markets in February, down 1.7% from sales in February of last year. Ford lost 0.2 percentage points…

A Closer Look at the New Audi e-tron GT

The new e-tron GT is Audi’s next big push for EV greatness Photo: Audi Back in 2018, the Los Angeles Motor Show played host to a new concept vehicle from…

2019 Four-door Nissan Models to Be Equipped with Standard Rear Door Alert Tech

Nissan Rear Door Alert technology to be standard on four-door 2019 models A life-saving technology, Rear Door Alert, will be standard on 2019 Nissan four-door models. The industry-first warning system employs…

Rumor: New Cadillac Crossover May Be Coming to Lansing Assembly

2017 Cadillac XT5 Photo: © General Motors General Motors is moving production of the GMC Acadia from Lansing Delta Township Assembly to Tennessee, yet it remains steadfast that the facility…

Kia NBA All-Star MVP Voting Helped by NBA Twitter Emojis

The Kia NBA All-Star game is coming up, which means it will soon be time to decide the All-Star MVP—and the NBA is looking to make that easier than ever…

Top Things All Drivers Must Have in Their Garage

This article is sponsored by Air Tools Guy. Not all drivers are good at car repair. But if you are, your garage is much more than just a place to…

Massachusetts Unveils Plan to Slash Vehicle Emissions

The governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Barker, is determined to do what’s necessary to help cut emissions coming from his state. It’s an ambitious plan for zero net emissions by 2050,…

All Ford North American World Headquarter Facilities Now Zero-to-Landfill

Ford announced today that all of its North American World Headquarter facilities—including locations in Dearborn, Michigan; Oakville, Ontario; and Santa Fe, Mexico—are now completely landfill free. The effort by the…

Four Fords Win KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

2016 Ford Focus ST It was announced today that four Ford vehicles have been named award winners in Kelley Blue Book’s 2016 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. The Ford Focus…

White Sox Pitcher Chris Sale Injured Foot Getting off a Truck

Chris Sale discusses his injury at a press conference Should Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale ever be lucky enough to be crowned World Series MVP, he may want to…

Mitsubishi Launches Triton Phantom Edition in Malaysia

The Mitsubishi Triton Phantom Edition debuted earlier this week in Malaysia When you think “pickup truck,” it’s likely Mitsubishi isn’t the first brand that comes to mind. Now, though, the…

Yep, Scion is Out of Here

The Scion FR-S will be rebadged as a Toyota Earlier today, news broke that Toyota was discontinuing its youth-oriented Scion brand. While I was skeptical given the lack of an…

Maserati Goes On Grand Tour to Celebrate Double Anniversary

Photo: Maserati Maserati is celebrating the 105th anniversary of the brand as well as the 15th anniversary of its entry in China with a 10,000-kilometer grand tour across the country.…

Fordzilla Esports Teams Announced at Gamescom

Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford is getting in on all that good esports energy, what with the flossing and the stanky legging and the dabbing and whatever it is that…

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Cool Pavement Technology

Cool pavement technology could greatly reduce global cooling and contribute to human health and comfort, especially as climate change continues to escalate. UCLA scientists predict that the number of hot…

Is Chevrolet Planning an Electric Camaro?

Photo: Chevrolet As General Motors gears up to release a myriad of electric cars ranging from Hummers to Cadillacs, it only seems natural that the American automaker would consider electrifying…

Buick Wins Three KBB Five-Year Cost to Own Awards (Again)

2015 Buick Encore Photo: © General Motors For the second year in a row, Buick has landed three 5-Year Cost to Own awards from Kelley Blue Book. The Buick Verano…

2015 S302 Black Label Mustang to Be Revealed March 20th

Saleen will be showing off the 2015 S302 Black Label Mustang during a special event in Los Angeles on March 20th, 2015, at 2 pm PST. It’s a pretty big…

Top 4 Seat Gap Fillers

Seat Gap is a real issue in every vehicle Original Photo: Chevrolet Tired of losing your smartphone, favorite chips, or credit card in the seat gap of your car? You’re…

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Car Seat-belt lock unlock safety secure seat belt strap TNW stock The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news.…

5 Unexpected Incidents That Car Insurance Covers

Photo: Pictures of Money While it’s common knowledge that auto insurance can help save you money on car repairs that stem from an accident, you might be surprised that it…

Learn to Speed Read with New Honda YouTube Videos

The Honda Civic Type R speeds by in the new Honda YouTube video ad, “Keep Up” “I took a speed-reading course and read War and Peace in twenty minutes,” Woody…

5 Celebrities Who (Not So Surprisingly) Love Porsche Sports Cars

In 1931, Ferdinand Porsche founded the Porsche brand, but back then the company didn’t build or sell any of its own vehicles, but instead developed automobiles for other manufactures such…

Ford's Four New SUVs Will Fill US Lineup Gaps

The addition of a Ford EcoSport to the automaker’s US lineup seems increasingly plausible Ford indicated at the beginning of the year that it intends to add four new SUVs…

2016 Honda Civic Named AJAC Canadian Car of the Year

Honda Canada President Jerry Chenkin accepts the 2016 AJAC Car of the Year award After being selected as one of three finalists at last month’s Montreal International Auto Show, the…

Get 2016 Chicago Auto Show Discount Tickets by Participating in Food Drive

Looking to get discount tickets to the 2016 Chicago Auto Show? Participate in the food drive for $5 off your entry. Photo: Chicago Auto Show The 2016 Chicago Auto Show…

Mazda MX-30 and CX-30 Pass the Moose Test

Light plays off the S-curve of the Mazda CX-30 in unique ways Photo: Mazda Mazda has been earning high marks on safety ratings for its vehicles. Recently, the Mazda MX-30…

Rick Hendrick Bids $1.2 Million on First 2017 Acura NSX

The more you make someone wait for something, the more eager they get. And Acura has made fans wait a very long time for the new NSX—which explains why a…

Road Trip Pit Stops: 4 Unique Hotels in Georgia

Hostel Photo: arjun mehta Georgia is home to delicious peaches and fantastic cities. However, it also contains unique hotels, which are great to stay in when you want to take…

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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…

GM Report Includes Plans for 12 Future EVs

GM’s EV plans include two Hummer models: a truck and an SUV Photo: General Motors GM has promised to introduce 20 new EVs by 2023. The automaker’s annual sustainability report…

Celebrating 20 Years of the Lexus December to Remember Campaign

Photo: Lexus Many automakers have some sort of year-end sales event, but none have been as catchy and memorable as the Lexus December to Remember campaign. This festive campaign has…

Ninja Kick Stops Car Thief

There have been many stories in recent years on the news about how best to protect your vehicle when at a gas station from countless evils, from credit card skimmers…

Toyota Walk In My Boots Campaign Donates Footwear to Homeless Families in Chicago

Chicago gets cold in the winter, and Toyota’s donation will help the homeless remain warm Photo: Señor Codo, Flickr Auto enthusiasts everywhere are heading to Chicago as we speak in…

NASCAR Recap: Hamlin Wins Exhibition Race and Elliott Takes Daytona 500 Pole

Denny Hamlin won this year’s Sprint Unlimited after undergoing off-season knee durgery Photo: CANDID1PHOTO The “Great American Race” isn’t until Feb. 21st, but NASCAR is already back in full effect…

Ford of Canada Starts 2016 Off with Big January Sales

Ford Motor Company of Canada started off 2016 in style with a huge January. Sales rose 141% year-over-year, led by a 15% increase in truck sales and an 8.4% increase…

Ford Sweeps the Podium, Takes Four Top Five Finishes at Food City 400

Winning a NASCAR race is always a sizeable feather in any automaker’s cap, but it’s even more impressive when you are able to sweep the podium. That’s exactly what Ford…

[VIDEO] Hyundai's “Going Home” Project Virtually Reunites Man with His North Korean Home

In the years since it was formed in 1967, the Hyundai Motor Company has become a global brand creating automobiles suited to all corners of the world. Yet, Hyundai is…

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Driver Display Activation update graphic 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…

Another Reason to Road Trip: Chrissy Teigen's Flight Turned Around After Four Hours to Return a Mistaken Passenger

Photo: Disney As automotive writers at The News Wheel, we like to encourage you to hit the road as much as possible for your travel needs. But sometimes, people don’t listen…

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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…

2021 Nissan Versa

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…

2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring (11)

2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring 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…

3 Weird Roadside Attractions in North Carolina

Photo: Ken Lund The Carolinas are famously known for being supreme vacation destinations, hosting tourists from all over the country and catering to them with beaches and fun cocktails. However,…

Frightening Chaos at the 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix

Alexander Albon crosses the line to take his first F1 career podium Photo: Honda Last weekend, Formula 1 headed for the very first time to the Mugello circuit, which hosted…

Tips for Shipping a Car Across Canada

Sometimes you need to transport your car through the provinces but you don’t want all that wear and tear on your car, or you can’t do the driving yourself. That’s…

New Harris Poll Survey Finds Americans Don’t Like Shopping at Dealerships

A survey has found that the majority if Americans don’t like car dealerships Car buyers have always characterized car dealerships as being slick, sleazy organizations looking to make their next…

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mechanic working on a car in body shop NLM FLickr The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re…

Ram Set to Live Stream 2016 Chicago Auto Show Reveal

Here’s hoping the Ram 2016 Chicago Auto Show reveal is as impressive as the brand has been in the past Can’t make it to the 2016 Chicago Auto Show this…

2021 Genesis GV80

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…