The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


Buy My Volvo Commercial Makes Convincing Case

In September of last year, Luke Aker impressed the hell out of pretty much everybody by delivering a ridiculously-well-done commercial for his 1996 Maxima GLE beater. So impressive was Aker’s…

Jeff Boyer Urges Drivers of Recalled Vehicles to Use a Single Key

Jeff Boyer urges drivers of recalled vehicles to use a single key. Yes, really. The entire GM recall has been one big mess. It’s been a tragedy for families and…

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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…

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GM EV charging 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,…

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The Chevrolet Corvette C8 is manufactured in Bowling Green, Kentucky The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re…

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The Chevrolet Corvette C8 at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re…

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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…

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The GM Factory ZERO plant 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…

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Best Muppet cars vehicles Chevrolet pickup truck Muppet Family Christmas The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re…

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GM Spring Hill Manufacturing 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…

2014 Hyundai Accent Overview

2014 Hyundai Accent Exterior The 2014 Hyundai Accent is a sporty compact that is available as a sedan or a five-door hatchback. The sleek exterior lines are sure to appeal…

2019 Ford F-150 Limited Gets Raptor's 450-Horsepower V6, Represents Peak TRUUUUUUUCK

2019 Ford F-150 Limited: A whole lotta TRUUUUUUCK The 2019 Ford F-150 Limited will be offered with the 450-horsepower EcoBoost engine offered in the Raptor, making the Blue Oval’s most…

Oregon Drivers Get Slimed in Hagfish Truck Crash

Sometimes, a car crash is just two vehicles running into each other. Some plastic is shattered, some glass breaks, some airbags go off, and people have a story to tell…

It's Turbo Time! 2018 Genesis G80 Sport Engine Details & Photos

Last year, Genesis Motors–Hyundai’s new luxury sub-brand–debuted the G80 and the G90. While the latter earned multiple awards and received expert acclaim, the former has been the better seller of…

Ford Testing “Collaborative Parking” Technology in Milton Keynes

Of all the requisite stresses experienced behind the wheel, searching for a parking spot and not being able to find one may be one of the most exquisite. Whether it’s…

Magna Steyr Will Build the Toyota Supra — Rumors Were Right All Along

Photo: ©Toyota Nearly two years ago, rumors emerged that the upcoming Toyota Supra sports car, jointly developed alongside the successor to the BMW Z4, would be built at Magna Steyr’s…

Trademark Applications Indicate Cadillac Is Sticking with Alphanumeric Naming Scheme

Get ready for more alphabet soup from Cadillac Recently, a number of luxury automakers have begun to abandon the alphanumeric naming scheme for their vehicles in favor of more traditional…

Earth Day: What is Toyota Up To?

Toyota’s North American headquarters in Plano, Texas, achieved LEED Platinum in the fall of 2017 from the U.S. Green Building Council Photo: ©Toyota As one of the best-selling car brands…

Did You Know Dodge Invented the Word Dependability 100 Years Ago?

A vintage ad for Dodge automobiles Via: Language Log The phrase “you learn something new every day” has become especially relevant in the Internet Age. Here’s something that might surprise…

[PHOTOS] Lost Birds Skyline is a Sharpie Masterpiece

The finished Lost Birds Skyline GT-R Photo: GroundForceZero/Nicoclub It’s a tale as old as time, really: man buys a gently-used and impressively-modded 20-year-old Skyline, decides that it needs a new…

RIVALRY ALERT: Ford Breaks Chevrolet’s Record for Flag-Pulling Because 'Merica

‘Merica! Step aside, Chevrolet. Ford just made a statement and broke the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Banner Pulled by a Moving Vehicle with its 2017 Ford F-450…

Why Mitsubishi is the WWE of the Automotive Industry

[wptab name=’The Road to Geneva-mania’] An Introduction: The Road to Geneva-mania Mitsubishi is promising an all-new concept SUV for the 2015 Geneva Motor Show with two shadowy images that strongly…

Star Wars Star Jake Lloyd Takes Charleston Police on Wild Car Chase

A young Jake Lloyd stars in the 1996 Christmas classic Jingle All the Way South Carolina police have arrested former child star Jake Lloyd, who is best known for portraying…

FordInclusiveWorks Pilot Program Offers Work Experience for Individuals with Autism

Ford has developed specific roles that will cater to the strengths of individuals with autism The Ford Motor Company has a long history of providing a diverse and inclusive workforce,…

Honda Giving Away a Free Accord and Other Prizes on Twitter

The Happy Honda Days are upon us, and although these aren’t “real” holidays, per se, they do feature some real gifts—all of which are just a retweet away. As part…

MC Customs Makes Jeep Wrangler Bling-Tastic

The MC Customs Jeep Wrangler combines a standout style with the SUV’s characteristic ruggedness Photo: MC Customs The Jeep Wrangler is one of the best vehicles in the industry to…

Did R&B Singer The Weeknd Buy a McLaren P1?

Thanks to the success of recent Billboard No. 1 singles such as “The Hills” and “Can’t Feel My Face,” R&B singer The Weekend has never been more popular. However, the…

Apple Will Debut an Electric Car by 2019

Apple will have an electric car in the works by 2019 Photo: Allen Lai Rumors about Apple creating its own vehicle have been flying for awhile, with some people—including us—speculating…

2016 Acura RDX Revealed at Chicago Auto Show

Here it is! The redesigned Acura RDX has just been revealed at the Chicago Auto Show. 2016 Acura RDX under wraps at CAS Acura representatives opened the press conference with…

Want to Save Mitsubishi, Nissan? Bring Back the EVO

The 2015 Lancer Evolution Final Edition. In 2014, Mitsubishi announced that the beloved Lancer Evolution would be discontinued. While most fans were distraught, some were unsurprised: the EVO had remained…

Turbochargers vs. Superchargers: What’s the Difference?

Engines are wonderful, complicated things. BMW TwinPower Turbo 6-cyl. featured. Turbochargers and superchargers both perform the same basic function: they compress and push more air into the engine—generating pressure or…

Russia Bans Trans People and Others With “Disorders” From Driving

Russia Bans Trans People and Others With “Disorders” From Obtaining Drivers Licenses Unless you live in South Dakota or are currently watching that smutty Alfa Romeo 4C ad, you probably…

Plug-In Sonata Debut Overshadowed by Baffling Santa Cruz Truck

Photo: Hyundai Motors America Leading up to NAIAS, Hyundai’s biggest reveal was all set to be the plug-in Sonata debut–a redesigned hybrid that took 27 months and approximately $164 million to complete.…

Chilling Video Reveals Dangers of Driving Intoxicated

The two men filmed themselves in the minutes preceding their deaths If you are a sensitive person and would rather not read about or watch a video of two young…

What Cadillac Gets Wrong About Bowie's “Fame” in “Evolution of Indulgence”

Cadillac’s “Evolution of Indulgence” ad: yep, that’s David Bowie! No, you shouldn’t pay attention to the lyrics! As far as iconic voices go, there are few more resonant than David…

520,000-mile Toyota Supra is Still Going

The fourth-generation Toyota Supra is known as perhaps one of the most reliable sports cars ever made. It’s one of the reasons that even years after it has gone out…

You Wouldn’t Guess the Most Popular Japanese Classic Car

Yup. It’s this thing. If you had to guess the most popular Japanese classic car, what would you say? An old Supra, maybe? A Datsun? The AE86 that Initial D…

Potential Apple Car Key Could Be as Simple as an iPhone App

Despite the fact that Apple has yet to confirm that it’s working on a super top-secret vehicle, it’s possible that the cat is now out of the bag. A recent…

San Francisco Police Use Amphibious ATV to Patrol Streets (And Bays)

San Francisco police are using quadskis to patrol both land and sea Photo: YouTube via YouTube Cops in the San Francisco Police Department might just start calling themselves Bond. James…

Watch the Nissan Rogue take on the ‘Star Wars’ Empire

The Nissan Rogue is gearing up for some serious publicity as it prepares to partner with the latest film in the Star Wars franchise, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.…

4 Best Off-Road Parks in Washington State

With so much open space, mountains, and National Forests, off-roading in Washington is easy for drivers of all skill levels. We’ve compiled a list of four great spots, but the…

Report: Mid-Engine Corvette is Coming Because Too Many Old People Buy Corvettes

According to an anonymous source, the Corvette Grand Sport will be phased out after 2021 Another month, another rumor pertaining to the mid-engine Corvette. According to The Detroit News, multiple…

Forget the Gumout 4586 — This Toyota 86 is Getting a 1,000 HP GT-R Engine

Most people agree that the Toyota 86, Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ, or whatever else it might be called around the world, is a pretty fun car to drive. In fact,…

New Top Gear Host Chris Evans Auctions Off 13 Cars from Personal Collection

Chris Evans is auctioning of 13 cars from his personal collection, including this mint-green 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB, which is estimated between $4 and $4.5 million In case you couldn’t…

[QUIZ] Which Color Car Should You Actually Drive?

Car color can say a lot more about you than you might think. (At least, according to some “color experts.”) So are you wondering what color car you should actually…

Where Can You Get the Jacket from that 2016 Honda Civic Commercial?

A dude reps his ’16 Civic in the new Honda ad “Jacket” Honda has a new commercial out, entitled “Jacket,” which is ostensibly meant to advertise the all-new 2016 Civic, but…

Elantra Sport Pricing Announced: A Lot of Pizzazz for a Nice Price

We’ve been waiting for news on the release of the 2017 Hyundai Elantra sport ever since the automaker announced details on is back in July. The promised sports performance upgrade…

Florida Man Arrested for Exposing Self to Convenience Store, Bus Full of Kids, Presumed Lonely

Brian Merrill Mitchell Sometimes, you just have to wonder why people seem to just wander around naked. Is it through severe lustfulness? Or, perhaps, is the naked person simply lonely?…

Check Out These Photos of the New SRT Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo Concept

The three-model lineup of the all-new SRT Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo concept for Gran Turismo 6 At the very beginning of this month, Fiat Chrysler teased the all-new SRT Tomahawk…

Tesla vs. The Rest of the World: The Auto Fight of the Century

These days, everybody wants to be Tesla, so badly that the term “Tesla-fighter” has become journalistic shorthand for any high-range, high-power electric car (most of which are still just concepts).…