The News Wheel editorial team
Check Out the Retro Escalade That Never Was
A good romp through the Alternate History genre typically allows you to explore nightmarish dystopias and engage in provocative thought experiments about the course of society. But not every peep…
Central Park is Now Car-Free
Photo: Patrick Gruban Good news for clean air advocates in the New York City area. As of this week, much of Central Park is officially a car-free zone below 72nd…
Catch a Glimpse of Kia’s Telluride Concept in the Wild
Kia has offered consumers a glimpse of the Telluride Concept out on the road The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) was the site of many amazing debuts from car…
Cars you didn't know were in “Joker”
Photo: Annette Wamser There’s a lot to be said about the role that cars play in film. Sometimes they share the main character distinction with a human lead, a la…
2016 Volvo XC90 Named Yahoo Autos Ride of the Year
2016 Volvo XC90 Photo: © Joshua Lanzarini The awards and accolades just keep piling up for the 2016 Volvo XC90. Having already earned the SUV of the Year award from…
Car News In the Rearview: Ram the Grand Cherokee, Bring in the Civic Type R
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the top car news of the week in delectable bite-sized form. First, Nissan built two electric vehicle fast-chargers on I-96 in…
Car News In the Rearview: Cuba Is a Bummer
Welcome once again to In the Rearview, where I, your friendly neighborhood farmer of car news, carefully harvest the kernels from the past week’s stories, bring them to you here…
Camouflage That Now Stymies Spy Shots Was First Used to Ward Off German U-Boats in World War I
Dazzle camouflage on a U.S. cargo ship in 1918 Photo: Naval History and Heritage Command As a loyal reader of The News Wheel, you’ve probably noticed the stories we publish…
California Start-Up Seeks to Make Automated Driving Safer with Remote Navigation
Photo: Roadshow Safety is one of the most important concerns as manufacturers continue to tweak automated vehicle technology. Case in point: the recent pedestrian fatality involving a self-driving Uber, in Tempe,…
2016 Honda Civic Coupe On Sale March 15
Today Honda announced that the coupe variant of the new tenth-generation Honda Civic will hit US dealerships on March 15th, with a starting MSRP of $19,050 for the Civic LX…
2015 Subaru WRX Sedan Overview
The new, fully redesigned 2015 Subaru WRX This year’s WRX is fully redesigned, with new styling, a new engine for the base trim, new standard 6-speed manual transmission, new Sport…
You searched for trd
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has officially joined Toyota Canada’s lineup of 2020 models with a new TRD Off-Road model certified to bust trails. It joins a rugged and extensive lineup…
2015 Honda CR-V Overview
The new 2015 Honda CR-V The new 2015 Honda CR-V goes on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, October 1, 2014, and today the automaker is touting this most recent iteration of America’s…
Buy Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s 1955 Chevy Bel Air on eBay
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s 1955 Chevy Bel Air Want to meet NASCAR racer Dale Earnhardt Jr., but can’t get him to show up when you blow your Dale Call? Well, if…
Buy a Dead Ringer for Don Draper’s 1965 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
A 1965 Cadillac Coupe DeVille eBay find that looks like the one driven by Mad Men’s Don Draper Ever wanted to drive like Don Draper? (And no, in this scenario,…
Build Your Own Paper BMW Isetta 300…Urkel Not Included
Make your own BMW Isetta papercraft car…Urkel not included Everyone remembers watching the iconic (if frequently annoying) character of Steve Urkel on the sitcom Family Matters. One aspect associated with…
Buick's Most Powerful Models for 2019
If you’re looking for a new Buick model with plenty of horsepower under the hood, read on to find out which of the brand’s cars and SUVs offer the peppiest…
Buick Velite 6 EV and Hybrid Models Coming to China
Buck is introducing two Velite 6 models to China: a plug-in hybrid and an EV Buick is capitalizing on the brand’s popularity in China and responding to demand for high-efficiency…
Buick Encore Ranks Highest in Segment in Initial Quality Study
Buick Encore ranks highest in segment in Initial Quality Study J.D. Power & Associates today announced the winners of the 2014 Initial Quality Study℠. The 2014 Buick Encore managed to…
Bose and Infiniti Building Special Edition Q50
When buying a luxury car, you expect the best equipment and driving experience. Infiniti and Bose are partnering together to create a special edition of the popular Infiniti Q50 that…
BTS Arrived at the Billboard Music Awards in Hyundai Palisades Before Winning Big
Photo: Hyundai Hyundai knew all eyes would be on the boys of BTS last night at the Billboard Music Awards, which is exactly why it offered the global brand ambassadors…
Booming Nissan Qashqai Sales Could Be a Good Sign For Rogue Sport
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport (left) and the Nissan Rogue (right) Earlier this month, the Nissan Rogue Sport was unveiled to American fans at the North American International Auto Show. Anyone…
Buick Creates OnStar Smart Driver Program
In the interest of keeping Buicks out of the auto body shop (and Buick drivers out of the hospital), the automotive brand has rolled out OnStar Smart Driver, a safety…
Mopar Muscle Monster Truck Stampedes into Monster Jam Series
Chrysler Group LLC announced Friday that Mopar, its service, parts, and customer-care brand, will be bringing some of its vaunted “muscle” to the Monster Truck Racing Series in 2014. The…
BMW/Toyota Sports Car Collaboration Sets Sights on Porsche 911
Watch out, Porsche 911. BMW and Toyota are coming. What’s half German, half Japanese, and is similar in power to a Porsche 911? Nothing. Yet. But once BMW and Toyota’s…
Bees Apparently Love the Nissan Micra
Oh hai, bees. Imagine for a moment, if you will, every nightmare you have ever had. Yeah, I know it’s a daunting task, but please pause for a moment to…
General Motors Announces Partnership with Navistar
General Motors announced on Wednesday that it has reached a long-term agreement with Navistar to develop and produce medium-duty, conventional cab Class 4/5 commercial vehicles for Chevrolet. Get excited. Need…
[PHOTOS] BMW Concept 4 Offers a Glimpse to the Future in Frankfurt
The BMW Concept 4 debuted at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show Photo: BMW Each year, automakers from around the globe travel to auto shows to display their best and brightest…
Chevy Teases Next-Generation 2020 Silverado HD Pickup
Chevy says the all-new 2020 Silverado HD will debut in 2019 Hot on the heels of two other Silverado announcements, Chevrolet is teasing a 2019 debut for the next-generation Silverado…
Which 2018 Cadillac Models Get the Best Gas Mileage?
Cadillac vehicles are known more for their lavish features and powerful performance than for their impressive fuel economy. However, Cadillac’s lineup does have some balanced options for buyers who want…
BMW and PGA Tour Renew Title Sponsorship of BMW Championship
The BMW Championship We’re not sure what BMW has in common with golf other than that both are somewhat expensive to get into—nonetheless, BMW, the Western Golf Association (WGA), and…
BMW Celebrates 20 Years of Performance Center Training and Experiences
Photo: BMW Since its opening in 1999, the BMW Performance Center has entertained and taught almost 250,000 people with a passion for the BMW brand. The facility in Spartanburg, South…
Buick Embraces the Fake Exhaust Tip Trend
Are non-functional exhaust tips the way of the future? Photo: Buick Every once in a while, a new design trend hits the auto industry. Some are functional, while others are…
2015 Honda Civic Gets New Trim
The 2014 Honda Civic Sedan A new mid-range option has been added to the 2015 Honda Civic trims, called the Honda Civic SE (Special Edition). It will be slotted in…
Starting in July, Florida Will Let AVs Use Public Roads Without a Safety Driver
This year, Florida will commemorate Independence Day by granting autonomous vehicles their own independence. Starting July 1, the state will allow AVs on public roads without safety drivers on board. …
1991 Nissan Figaro retro compact car rare classic car convertible spotlight pictures (3)
1991 Nissan Figaro retro compact car rare classic car convertible spotlight pictures (3) The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest…
Behind the Badge: What's the History of the BMW Logo?
BMW has been around for a century, producing powerful and luxurious vehicles for people around the world–and all those vehicles have the iconic blue-and-white badge front and center. Regardless of…
Baojun 310 Released in China, Priced from RMB 36,800
SAIC-General Motors-Wuling has released the all-new Baojun 310 hatchback, a vehicle that boasts a deft combination of efficiency, functionality, spaciousness, and technological savvy. Offered in four different trims, the Baojun…
Best Road Trip Destinations: Grand Canyon
Best Road Trip Destinations: Grand Canyon The Grand Canyon is the perfect road trip destination if you’re looking to be inspired by the sheer power of nature (or for a…
Best Nissan Vehicles for Road Trips
When you’re shopping for a brand new car, one of the major questions on your mind might be whether or not your choices are suitable for your annual family road…
Baojun 310 Wagon Officially Launches in China
SAIC-GM-Wuling this month unleashed the new Baojun 310 Wagon, launching it in China months after it successfully drummed up attention with its world premiere at the Auto Shanghai 2017 show…
Audi Launches All-New 2020 S7
Photo: Audi Audi has announced specs for the all-new 2020 S7, a high-performance five-passenger sedan that performs similarly to the Porsche Panamera GTS, but with a much lower price tag.…
Artist Draws Nissan Micra After 60-Second Preview
If we told you to draw the Nissan Micra, you would probably struggle. Even if you had a picture of it (or the whole car) in front of you, drawing…
Law Enforcement to Stop Car Smuggling With Science
Image: Sam Greenhalgh International trade hubs currently have a big problem: they are really, really big. So big, that is, that each shipping container can’t be visually checked before it…
Take a Gander at the 2015 F-150 Appearance Guide
July proved to be a promising month for prospective 2015 F-150 buyers. First, they learned the specs of the new additions to the pickup’s powertrain lineup. Then, they learned about…
Arizona's Last Surviving Drive-In Theater Leads a Double Life
Two of the Nine screens at the Glendale 9 Photo: Michael Kilgore Arizona was once a booming capital for the drive-in movie business. At its peak, the state boasted nearly…
Australians First to Get Amazon Alexa in Their RVs
Photo: Jayco Australia Recreational vehicle manufacturer Jayco has announced the launch of its 2019 Silverline Caravan, which will feature Amazon Alexa technology to make it the world’s first voice-activated caravan.…
2019 Lexus ES Overview
The Lexus ES is a name that has carried on with the brand for many years, and for the 2019 model year received a new breath of life with a…
All-New Nissan JUKE Turbo Arrives in Hong Kong
Photo: Nissan Nissan recently released the all-new JUKE Turbo for the Hong Kong market. This upscale spin on the stylish, sporty crossover offers more advanced tech features, tons of customization…
Adult Swim's Free Drive-In Tour Returns this Fall
Last year, Adult Swim toured the country with a pop-up drive-in theatre, screening unaired episodes of its current and upcoming television series. The cable channel took its unique and surreal…
