The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


“Carpool Karaoke” Officially Moves to Apple Music

“Carpool Karaoke,” the viral hit segment of James Corden’s The Late Late Show, has been picked up by Apple Music. The segment will be serialized, now known as Carpool Karaoke:…

Reminder: OnStar-Equipped Vehicles Feature Crisis Assist

Photo: © General Motors General Motors wants to remind everyone driving OnStar-equipped Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles that they have easy access to Crisis Assist services in the event…

US Environmental Protection Agency Archives

Nissan has been leading the automotive industry in eco-friendly technologies, energy efficiency,… As we get closer and closer to the scheduled strengthening of the… The United States Environmental Protection Agency…

Darth Vader Car Debuts Today at Comic-Con

Yes, really: a Darth Vader Car. That’s right, Star Wars fans. Mattel is unveiling a life-size, fully operational Darth Vader Car at San Diego Comic-Con today (July 23). No word…

350 More Ford GT Supercars are Going into Production

Ford has announced that, due to popular demand, it will be making its ultra-rare Ford GT even easier to obtain. By which we mean it will extend the run of…

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2015 model overview Archives

What’s New for the 2015 Ford Super Duty? The 2015 Ford Super… 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage Exterior The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage is a strange and… 2015 Ford Taurus Exterior The 2015…

Toyota SUVs Archives

November was a rare forgettable sales month for Toyota, which reported sales… It’s been the story of the year for Toyota Motor North America… Toyota continued to show strong sales…

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Chevrolet Bows Again in ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’

The Transformers are back (and luckily, Shia LaBeouf is not) in Michael Bay’s latest action-packed thriller, Transformers: Age of Extinction. And what would the Transformers franchise be without Chevrolet? (Answer—a…

large vehicles Archives

With trucks and SUVs now accounting for 80% of new car sales in the U.S., one can only imagine just how much further along we would be if… The past…

Oprah Winfrey Archives

This past weekend, A Wrinkle in Time opened in movie theaters nationwide.… Back when Nissan announced its partnership with Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time,… Last year Nissan said that it…

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China Officially Promises to Relax the 50/50 Rule of Venture Ownership

Photo: Dennis Jarvis China is a difficult place to do business if you are an automaker. This is due to laws limiting how much foreign companies can enter into the…

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Motor Whiskey Fuel Thermalizer Additive Review

Most of us assume that if our vehicle’s engine is running, it’s operating how it’s supposed to. But because internal combustion motors are volatile systems which rely on precise chemical…

Colorado Now Follows California Car Emission Rules

The nation-spanning fight over car emissions rules is well underway. However, even as President Trump and his EPA are trying to strip California of its ability to make its own…

Mary Barra Is Skeptical of Border Taxes

General Motors, along with most of America’s automakers, is working hard to play nice with the new presidential administration. That’s not surprising, since no matter what their individual views on…

Tesla Stores: What Are They and How Are They Different Than Dealerships?

Since the day Elon Musk brought Tesla into the automotive world, he has been reshaping the way we look at the car-buying process. Traditionally, car dealerships have been individually-owned franchises. Automotive…

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China Archives

Buick recently introduced its newest SUV for the Chinese market: the Buick… There's a huge shortage of computer chips around the world, and it's affecting the automotive industry in addition…

Little Italy Board Game Review: Sneaky Mobsters in Classic Cars

Photo: The News Wheel Interested in trying an odd but enjoyable strategy game with your family? I came across this out-of-print game called Little Italy and thought it might interest…

Charabanc Markets Cologne for Luxury Cars

With Christmas just around the bend, it’s normal to start thinking about the right gift for each person on your gift list. If your significant other or close friend is…

autonomous driving Archives

The shuttle connects the Vermont Station with various areas west of downtown Indianapolis… When it comes to iconic vehicles, one of the most recognizable is… There’s plenty of excitement surrounding…

Reimagining Viral Videos as Car Commercials

Ah, the great, Terrain… Photo: GMC A few months ago, I wrote a page about why the maniacal genius behind the internet sensation “Pen Pineapple Apple Pen” should be the…

Volkswagen Beetle and Passat Win Big with Vincentric

2019 Volkswagen Beetle Vincentric recently announced its Best Value in America Awards™, and the Volkswagen Beetle and Passat were among the winners. Learn More: About the Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen’s Vincentric awards…

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Dogs, Farts, and Romance: Tesla Mode Madness

Photo: Tesla Tesla has quite the following — and quite the sense of humor. Here’s a look at some of the fun and practical modes that Tesla vehicles have to…

Mazda Confirms CX-5 Info Leaks With Japan Release

Mazda is making headlines from across the Pacific as it launched pre-orders for the 2019 CX-5 in Japan, confirming many of the updated features leaked late last month. Official word…

Book Review: “How to Build Brick Cars” by Peter Blackert

The LEGO® Company has released many official replicas of popular vehicles, like the MINI Cooper and VW Beetle. For every one of these collector’s sets that gets released, however, there are…

Toyota Returns to NASCAR with Race Win

Photo: Toyota The COVID-19 pandemic is not over, but racing is back in the NASCAR world, and Toyota took no time at all to return to its winning ways —…

2017 Fiat 124 Spider Named Best New Convertible by Cars.com

The all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Each year, Cars.com hosts the Best of 2017 award show during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The categories for the show…

U.S. Will Receive More Powerful Outlander PHEV

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Japan and Europe have had a new and improved Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV model since 2018. Now, it seems that the United States will…

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2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty Receives Class-Exclusive Adaptive Cruise Control

The 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty pickup can now use adaptive cruise control while towing When it comes to pickup trucks, Ford knows what it’s doing. The American carmaker is…

Turbo Tips: Extending the Life of Your Car’s Turbocharger

Photo: The News Wheel Turbochargers have become exponentially more common among today’s vehicles. Even some pickup trucks are using turbochargers to milk more performance out of four-cylinder engines! With the…

traveling with kids Archives

Children might be small, but they require you to bring a huge… Traveling with kids requires patience, a sense of humor, a flexible attitude,… The News WheelThe News Wheel is…

Review of Govee Car Interior Lights: Colorful, Affordable LED Strip Lights

Photo: The News Wheel When I was a teenager, I often saw other people’s cars tricked out with cool accessories that lit them up like glow sticks at night. I…

Items You Need For a Road Trip With Kids

Traveling with kids requires patience, a sense of humor, a flexible attitude, and stuff that keeps them engaged and content. Let’s face it, when the kids are happy, everyone is…

Inflation Archives

The most effective way to save fuel is to limit the amount of time you spend driving in the first place… Good luck following your dad’s advice to always buy…

car accident Archives

Traveling on the highway at any time of the day can be… Car insurance is one of those annoying things that you both need… Being involved in a car accident…

horsepower Archives

If you've ever wanted to know how many humans it would take to power a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, you now have your answer.… Automakers love to tout the power ratings…

2020 Chevy Impala Named Best Large Car For The Money By US News

The 2019 Chevrolet Impala Photo: Chevrolet The Impala is a long-standing nameplate in Chevy’s lineup. It’s been featured in countless movies and TV shows, including in cult-favorite Supernatural. Now, the…

Ioniq 5 Archives

For 2024, the Hyundai lineup includes a pair of advanced electric vehicles… Hyundai and Genesis excelled at the 2021 IDEA International Design Excellence Awards,… When the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5…

2018 Dodge Durango Overview

The Dodge Durango has long been considered an impressive performance SUV. With the current iteration of the Durango having been introduced back in 2011, the SUV was long due for…

GM Goes All-In on EVs, Plans 30 New Models by 2025

The GMC Hummer EV is one of 30 new GM electric vehicles in the works Photo: GMC General Motors’ electric vehicle plans were already ambitious. Now, the automaker plans to…

Lincoln Aviator Archives

Thinking about grabbing yourself a new Lincoln Aviator this year? Your patience… The three-row luxury crossover segment is quite the competitive one, and Lincoln… The Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring has…

black history month Archives

This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel… During February, Nissan welcomed over 60 African American high school students to… In celebration of Black History Month…

Nissan Rogue Sport Archives

The popular Nissan Rogue Sport offers a sporty look, fun-to-drive performance, a… Nissan is a driving force of safety tech and advancements in the… Compared to its vehicle selection in…

Toyota Wants Mirai Fuel-Cell Car to Become Next Prius

The Toyota Mirai fuel-cell car Yesterday, we confirmed that the upcoming Toyota hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle would be named Mirai, which means “future” in Japanese. Today, we’re still pumped for the…