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The Price of Uber in China: Mobile App Faces Government Crackdowns, Increasing Tension
Photo: Beijing Patrol China seems to have mixed feelings about the ridesharing app Uber. Other Car News: Next Nissan GT-R Will Be a Hybrid On the one hand, the government…
Rich People Do Rich People Stuff in Cadillac ATS and CTS Commercials
Cadillac has two new commercials for the ATS and CTS, which focus on rich people doing rich people things in their rich people cars. They’re basically 30-second Nancy Meyers films.…
Get to Know Jun Imai, Acclaimed Hot Wheels Designer and Car Enthusiast
Magnus Walker poses with Hot Wheels Head of Design, Jun Imai Photo: David Chickering If there’s one person who embodies the creative energy and innovative vision behind Hot Wheels, it’s…
Lyft Makes Services Accessible for Senior Citizens Who Don’t Have Smartphones
Lyft is now offer senior citizens who don’t have smartphones the ability to go to and from doctor’s appointments with ease When my grandmother first started getting old, one of…
Man Drives Car into Store, Takes Selfie, Leaves
Many of us love to show off our cars. Some of us love showing them off so much that we take photos of them (and of ourselves with them) and…
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream When the Military Takes Over
Conspiracy theorists in Texas are headed down a Rocky Road with allegations that Blue Bell Ice Cream trucks are being used for sinister purposes by the United States military during…
James Marsden Rescues Stranded Astronauts in New Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Commercial
He’s probably telling them all about the Toyota’s features that the rover is lacking. What a snob. James Marsden yet again took his 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid to strange places…
California Automobile Museum Photos and Information
1928 Willys Knight at the California Automobile Museum in Sacramento, California Are you a Sacramento native or a traveler just swinging by The City of Trees? If so, consider making…
Domino’s Pizza Launches Custom Delivery Fleet
Pizza delivery vehicles are true workhorses, driving many miles in a variety of trying weather conditions to deliver food to hungry people. Most delivery fleets are the personal cars of…
Honda Civic Type R Ad Banned for Encouraging Speeding
A Honda Civic Type R speeds by in the European car commercial “Keep Up” A European Honda commercial promoting the Civic Type R and other new models has been banned…
Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation CEO Among First to Receive Honda Clarity FCV
The first six 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell customers (left to right) Jon Spallino, Terry Tamminen, Karen Thorp, Jackie Keller, Jack Cusick, and Jim Salomon at Honda’s Torrance campus on December…
BMW's Super Bowl Ad Premieres Early, Humorously Promotes i3
Couric and Gumbel exchange witty banter marveling at the electric i3 Photo: BMW USA At a time when many automakers are sitting out this round of highly-anticipated Super Bowl commercials, BMW…
Spoiled Swiss Kid Wants New Ferrari, Sets Fire to Old One
The charred remains of the beautiful Ferrari 458 Italia Photo: 20 Minutes When most people want to buy a new car, they scrimp and save until they can afford it–a…
Subaru Bids Farewell to Crosstrek Hybrid, Steps Away from Hybrid Market
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Of Subaru’s robust, outdoorsy lineup, the Crosstrek might not necessarily be the most recognizable SUV–especially compared to the hot-selling Forester and Outback–but the compact crossover still stands…
Hyundai to Offer Ioniq for Sale on 'Cell Phone Data Plan' Model
2017 Hyundai IONIQ EV When it hits dealers, the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq will be the first vehicle to not only be offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully-electric powertrains, but…
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Sedan Achieves EPA-Rated 366-Mile Range
Today the Environmental Protection Agency officially rated the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan’s fuel economy, and the results represent a major victory for the Japanese automaker. The hydrogen-powered Clarity FCV…
National Corvette Museum Sinkhole Video Update Begins the Healing Process
Still from the most recent National Corvette Museum sinkhole video update Our long national nightmare is coming to an end. On February 12, 2014 (2/12/14: Never Forget), a sinkhole senselessly…
Lexus LC 500 Takes Detroit By Storm
When an automaker brings a concept to a big auto show, it usually makes a pretty big splash. The fear, though, is that the production car based on it won’t…
Mercedes-Benz Super Bowl Commercial Revealed
A still from the new Mercedes-Benz Super Bowl ad that will air during the game’s fourth quarter After weeks of hype featuring NFL legend Jerry Rice, the Mercedes-Benz Super Bowl…
Mysterious Explosion Makes Toyota Suspend Production… Again
The robots will be relieved to finally get a break. Toyota just can’t seem to catch a break recently. Last month, a devastating storm damaged the roof of its manufacturing…
Next-Generation Jeep Wrangler Will Use Aluminum in Body Construction
The next-gen Jeep Wrangler is possibly using aluminum in its body construction Throughout the decades, the rugged Jeep brand has transformed from a military-focused jeep-maker to one of the go-to…
You’ll Never Believe How Much You Can Fit Inside a MINI Cooper
What do you get when you put four men and four dead deer inside a two-door MINI Cooper? This is no joke… this is actually what deputies in Florida found…
2015 North American Car of the Year Award Goes to VW Golf and Golf GTI
Volkswagen Group of America CEO Michael Horn is the meat in a VW Golf and Golf GTI sandwich Volkswagen came to Detroit to win awards and chew bubblegum, and it’s all…
Driver Hits Police Car While Playing Pokémon Go
It may seem a no-brainer that playing Pokémon Go while driving is a bad idea—and by “bad” we mean unsafe for you and everyone around you. Still, the urge to…
2017 Infiniti Q60 Unveiled for Real in Detroit
2017 Infiniti Q60 At the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Infiniti unveiled its latest redesign, the 2017 Infiniti Q60 sports coupe. While the actual reveal of the car’s…
Honda Canada Gives Away 2016 Civic at Toronto Blue Jays Game
Toronto fans who went to Sunday’s game were treated to a thrilling experience, as the Blue Jays rallied in the ninth to beat the rival New York Yankees with a…
Toronto Honda Dealership Employee Loses Hearing Mid-Conversation [VIDEO]
A YouTube user named jacknhoff (possibly a pseudonym) recently captured a bizarre medical curiosity on camera. In the video (below), which was posted on December 12th and shot to the…
2015 Jeep Renegade Pricing Announced
Pricing for the 2015 Renegade has been announced. Deliveries of the 2015 Jeep Renegade small SUV are set for March of this year, just a little more than a month…
Even Without CGI, Mad Max: Fury Road Still Features Maximum Madness
In case you can’t tell, a lot of us here at The News Wheel are big fans of the Ozsploitation/carsploitation/awesomesaucesploitation blockbuster action film Mad Max: Fury Road. That’s why we’ve…
This 8 Second Mitsubishi Powered Mustang is a Purist's Nightmare
When you go to the drag strip and see a Mustang, you’d expect it to have the big V8 engine that it originally came with, or perhaps an even bigger…
Enter Our Gadget Giveaway for a Secur 6-in-1 Car Charger, the Perfect Winter Tool
UPDATE: THE GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. LOOK FOR MORE GIVEAWAYS FROM THE NEWS WHEEL. Car emergency tools are one of things that you don’t typically invest in until it’s too late. Whether it’s…
Nissan Studies Collision-Free Vehicles with these Adorable Robots
The idea of robots scares some people thanks to movies like The Terminator and I, Robot, where robots become self-aware, realize humans are jerks, and start all kinds of chaos.…
Seeking a 'Top Gear' Alternative? You’ll Probably Have to Wait
James May, Jeremy Clarkson, and Richard Hammond will be back. Just not with Top Gear. Ever since Top Gear went off the air after the BBC decided to commit seppuku…
Toyota May Use ‘Gazoo’ Sub-Brand to Compete with BMW M and Mercedes AMG
The Toyota Gazoo Racing TS050 Hybrid car that nearly won Le Mans Photo: emperornie You may have heard of the “Gazoo” name before in the realm of motorsports, particularly in…
4 Classic Nissans We Wish Still Existed
The current offerings from Nissan are quite impressive. The current GT-R is sure to be a future classic thanks to its supercar-level performance, and the 2016 Nissan Titan is looking…
Hyundai Motor America Dismisses President & CEO Dave Zuchowski
Former President & CEO of Hyundai Motor America Dave Zuchowski receiving an award for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata from Edmunds.com Hyundai Motor has been facing a dilemma in the United…
Death Race: Beyond Anarchy Review – Demented, Unapologetic Grindhouse Fun for Gearheads
© Universal Studios If you’ve not been a fan of the darker, more serious Death Race reboot titles, Death Race: Beyond Anarchy is the gleefully nihilistic, incitive, and maniacal sequel…
Supernatural Impala 5×22 Swan Song
Supernatural Impala 5×22 Swan Song 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…
2021 Ford Transit (6)
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[Updated] Ford, VW Autonomous Vehicle Partnership Potentially Valued at $4B
Ford CEO Jim Hackett (left) and Volkswagen AG Dr. Herbert Diess Photo: Ford Motor Company 2/27 Update: Ford has issued the following report to the Wall Street Journal story that puts Volkswagen’s…
Chrysler Pacifica Earns AutoPacific 2019 Vehicle Satisfaction Award
2019 Chrysler Pacifica The 2019 Auto Pacifica Vehicle Satisfaction Awards rank the popular Chrysler Pacifica as the leader in the minivan category. “FCA has done an outstanding job understanding and…
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Did You Know Donald Trump Has a 10-Year-Old Son Named “Barron,” and that Barron Has a Mercedes?
Though not nearly as shameless, fame-hungry, or orange as their father, Donald Trump’s three adult children also share his knack for making headlines every now and again, occasionally challenging the…
Ford Teaming with 3M, GE to Build Respirators
Photo: Ford Ford announced on Tuesday that it will team with companies including 3M and GE Healthcare to bolster the production of medical supplies and equipment. This includes an exploration…
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2020 Lincoln Corsair Reserve Beyond Blue (6)
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