The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


Stop Whatever You're Doing and Make Plans to See the GM Heritage Center's Dazzling Collection of Classic Cars

The Firebird III gas turbine concept car is one of the many historic vehicles on display at the GM Heritage Center Photo: Tino Rossini With its rotating display of fascinating…

Don't Sleep on New F-150's Max Recline Seats (or Do, Actually)

The 2021 F-150’s Max Recline Seats = lunch break naptime Photo: Ford As you know, there’s a lot to love with the 2021 Ford F-150. Built-in generator? Uh-huh. Best-in-class towing?…

The 5 Creepiest Haunted Cars

2Spooky4Wheels Photo: RetroTrailerspot Earlier this week, the world was introduced to the new Ecto-1, the vehicle of choice for the Ghostbusters. Whether in the classic 1959 Cadillac or the new…

Tiny but Mighty: Puerto Rico Must Brave Two Transportation Challenges as it Recovers

Photo: Mistman123 Despite its petite size, the island of Puerto Rico has consistently demonstrated an admirable passion for autos. Not only did it win the Guinness world record for the…

Ford Plug-in hybrid Archives

At this month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford showed off the fullest representation… Ford understands that smartwatches are all the rage these days, which is… Ford is looking to expand its…

Volkswagen Reveals Atlas Tanoak Pickup Concept at New York International Auto Show

Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak Concept Photo: Volkswagen As the first pickup truck engineered on Volkswagen’s modular transverse matrix architecture (MQB), the Atlas Tanoak Pickup Concept features 10 inches of ground clearance,…

Hyundai Elantra Archives

After five red-hot months in a row, Hyundai sales came back down… Hyundai extended its U.S. sales hot streak in July, posting a fifth… Hyundai Motor America finished June with…

Parking Archives

Automakers have been increasing the size of their trucks and SUVs over… The percentage of U.S. teens with driver’s licenses has dropped again, according… Finding a parking spot can be…

Paul Shaffer's honorary city sightseeing bus

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Ford Announces Next-Generation Mondeo Hybrid, Mondeo Hybrid Wagon

Ford on Monday announced that it will launch a new generation of Mondeo Hybrid vehicles for Europe in 2019. The next-generation Mondeo Hybrid lineup will include a new wagon variant,…

Meet the Fifth-Generation 2019 Toyota RAV4

Given that the Toyota RAV4 was 2017’s best-selling non-pickup truck in the United States, this is one of the new car launches you should probably pay close attention to. Making…

Ford Eyes April 6 Manufacturing Restart, Execs to Defer Salary

Ford plans to reopen the Kentucky Truck Plant on April 14 Photo: Ford Ford is looking to bring several major production facilities back online as soon as April 6, the…

Richard Bazzy

The Michigan State Police recently released the preliminary results of its annual… Ford’s all about synergy, you know. Last year, the Blue Oval launched… All of you fans of the…

Project Underdog Ford Maverick Restoration Program Shell Sung Kang discussion panel

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Govee Car Interior Lights Review LED Strip Lights Color Glow Accessory Buy Purchase

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Baby Bronco Archives

Three years on from the announcement that the Ford Bronco is coming… What do the baby Bronco and the late James Garner potentially have… A member of the Bronco6G community…

Automotive Enthusiasts Save Classic Collection of BMW Models from Northern California Fires

A classic 328 model similar to the one Smith owns For the past few weeks, a series of destructive fires have been sweeping across Northern California, leaving destruction in their…

2015 jeep renegade Archives

What’s New For The 2015 Jeep Renegade The Jeep Renegade is brand… Jeep’s new #RenegadeLifeContest launched on Sunday, February 8th, and will continue through… The 2015 Jeep Renegade is stirring…

2014 Volkswagen Jetta Overview

2014 Volkswagen Jetta The most exciting update to the Volkswagen Jetta for the 2014 model year is the arrival of a new turbocharged four-cylinder to replace the much maligned five-cylinder…

Ford Donates 10,000 Books to Students in Detroit Area

Ford Fund today donated 10,000 books to kindergarten and elementary school students throughout the Detroit area as part of a collaboration with First Book. It also held a special reading…

2018 Ford F-150 Overview

2017 marks a milestone for Ford. The American automaker is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the debut of its first pickup truck in 2017. A century later, Ford continues to…

public transportation Archives

There's a huge shortage of computer chips around the world, and it's affecting the automotive industry in addition to consumer electronics.… Many city dwellers are opting for ride-hailing services instead…

NHTSA Gives Recall Alerts Through the New SaferCar App

Charging a smartphone Photo: The News Wheel The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is introducing the new SaferCar mobile app. This smartphone app notifies you when your vehicle has a…

Lincoln Corsair Debut Set for New York Auto Show

Hey, check it out, a teaser that actually teases what the thing you’re looking at will look like Photo: Lincoln Motor Company The all-new Lincoln Corsair will make its world…

Honda Boasts Most Top Safety-Rated Vehicles Built in U.S.

Honda boasts most top safety-rated vehicles built in the U.S. Today, Honda announced that it has the most top-safety rated vehicles made in America, even more than American automakers such…

2018 Chevrolet Archives

Each year, Kelley Blue Book, an automotive review and research company, awards a… Dashing, brave, useful, strong, hardy exterior with an upscale interior… What more… The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD continues…

Society of Automotive Engineers Archives

On July 23, Helene Rother will be inducted into the Automotive Hall… The Society of Automotive Engineers, or SAE, Foundation is known throughout the… With so many major car manufacturers…

2016 Ford Edge Overview

The 2016 Ford Edge is a mid-size crossover that offers three engine choices and earned impressive crash test safety ratings from the federal government. Coming with the choice of front-wheel…

Get a 1-of-1 Dodge Viper GTC and Brag to Your Friends

Drivers can now get a one-of-a-kind Viper through the 1-of-1 customization program. It used to be that just owning a super expensive (but now not as expensive) Dodge Viper made…

2016 Dodge Challenger Overview

The 2016 Dodge Challenger is pure American muscle. Really. There’s a reason why Dodge has had to increase production after the 2015 model year. This muscle car offers everything you…

Nissan Could Sue Brexit Campaign

In case you haven’t been paying attention to politics outside of the United States, there is a contentious fight going on in the United Kingdom as it heads to a…

Lyft/nuTonomy Partnership Will Bring Automated Vehicles to Boston

nuTonomy’s electric car model soon to hit the streets of Boston  Photo: nuTonomy With key manufacturers like Audi and Ford unleashing efforts to test self-driving cars, it comes as no…

2017 subaru forester Archives

So, hey, here’s something surprising: Subaru set a new monthly record for… Another month, another record for Subaru. Subaru seemingly can’t help itself but… The 2017 Subaru Forester is a…

The Evolution of the Kia Soul

When it comes to iconic Kia vehicles, most people immediately think of the award-winning Kia Soul. From dancing hamsters to intriguing concepts, the Soul has been a staple of the…

Honda Announces Plans to Introduce Self-Driving Cars by 2025

Today Honda announced its intentions to introduce vehicles with “Level 4” highly automated driving systems installed by the year 2025 (if mankind is still alive…) This comes after an earlier…

Infographic: The 8 Most Affordable Eco-Friendly Vehicles

One of the major advantages of purchasing a hybrid or electric vehicle is the amount of money you’ll save thanks to its impressive fuel economy. However, with how expensive many…

Dodge Viper Archives

Back in April, The News Wheel reported that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles was… Early last week, rumors emerged of a new generation of Dodge Viper… It hasn’t even been a full…

nuTonomy Car

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Behind the Badge: Unexpected Meanings of Datsun/Nissan Names & Emblems

What is the origin of the Nissan name and emblem design? The Nissan Motor Company typically doesn’t get attention for its seemingly un-creative logo. After all, it is practically the plainest…

Ford Offering E-Waste Recycling Program, Education to Shanghai Employees

Ford has announced that it will offer its employees in Shanghai with ongoing education about the importance of recycling e-waste and access to an e-waste recycling system. The program, financially…

2016 Subaru Outback (1)

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2017 Ford Escape Archives

Sales of the Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC have set new record… Ford Motor Company posted its April sales results on Tuesday, showing a… Ford of Canada saw its overall sales…

New SUBARU STARLINK System Is a Standout in 2016 Lineup

Check out the two packages for SUBARU STARLINK New for the 2016 Subaru lineup is SUBARU STARLINK, an in-vehicle platform that combines hands-free connectivity, safety, and entertainment systems, as well…

2016 Subaru Outback (21)

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Dodge Viper ACR Name One of Road & Track’s Top Three Performance Cars

The 2016 Dodge Viper ACR was named one of the top three performance cars in the industry There’s nothing like being at the wheel of a true performance car. The…

2017 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Overview

Meet the calmer of the 2017 Corvette siblings, offering the Corvette buyer a refined, sporty drive to easily eat up the miles with power and style (although not necessarily something…

2017 Subaru WRX Overview

The 2017 Subaru WRX is five-passenger sedan that comes standard with an advanced all-wheel drive system and turbocharged motor. This sedan carries a starting MSRP of $26,695 for the base…

How to Keep Picky Eaters Happy on a Road Trip

If you’re accustomed to morphing into a short-order cook to satisfy the meal requests/allergies/complaints of your adorable family members every time the dinner bell rings, the thought of taking said…

2017 Ford Escape red exterior color option

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Food Snacks

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