The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


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2017 Jeep Models Archives

While the Jeep Patriot might not be the brand’s most popular model,… If you love the Jeep brand, but don’t have a ton of… If you are looking for a…

Confederate Flag Georgia License Plates? Oh, Dear

February was not the kindest month to the state of Georgia. First there was the disastrous response to an apocalyptic winter storm (folks further north might better recognize such an event as…

Supercomputers and 3D Printing Help Make the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 So Bonkers

Photo: Ford Motor Company You already know that the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 is gonna be insane. For one thing, just look at it. For another, it’s got a 700+…

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Toyota SUVs and Light Trucks Killin’ It in March

Overall Toyota sales in North America were down in March this year compared to March 2016—by just 1.2%—but that small number hardly reflects the performance of Toyota’s SUVs and light…

Chevy Executive Talks Bolt and Rival Tesla Model 3

The Chevy Bolt EV Chevrolet is very excited about its upcoming Bolt, but that excitement comes with some concerns. As interest appears to be fading in electric vehicles, will the…

Book Spotlight: “Daring to Drive: A Saudi Woman's Awakening” By Manal al-Sharif

No matter where you live, you are probably on the move every day. Perhaps you head out to class or you’re about to face a long day of work at…

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Behold the Top Six Plug-in Vehicles of 2016

This year was one of the best yet for green cars, especially those that get energy from a plug. So, to celebrate twelve months of progress, these are my top…

2020 Ford Escape (20)

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Car theft Archives

July represents the heat of summer and the independence of the United… It’s happened to the best of us: That panicky moment where you… According to the National Highway Travel…

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“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…

2019 Chevrolet Traverse RS

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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…