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Rumor: The Upcoming Generation of Jeep Wranglers to Include a Hybrid Model
A Jeep Wrangler Hybrid? It’s more likely than you might think. Jeep’s signature vehicle, the Jeep Wrangler, has been the subject of several recent rumors and reports. From a possible debut…
Rumor: GM is Working on a New Compact Unibody Pickup
Photo: © General Motors 2018 was a busy year for GM. The company invested $1 billion more in Cruise Automation to further advance its autonomous and vehicle technologies. It announced…
Review: The All-New 'Top Gear'
The first new episode of Top Gear (technically episode one of series/season 23) has finally aired in the UK and the US. The internet, at least its loudest voices, seems to…
Monza children's board game from HABA review
Monza children’s board game from HABA review The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the…
Review: 'Are We There Yet?' (1994) Travel Card Game
On long car rides these days, kids and parents typically spend the duration of the road trip with their faces buried in their Kindles or digital games. But the journey can be…
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Refreshed 2020 Kia Cadenza Debuts at the Chicago Auto Show
Photo: Kia In recent years, Kia has made a trend of debuting new or redesigned versions of its vehicles in the Windy City at the annual Chicago Auto Show. Last…
Record Sales in October for Subaru
Subaru had record sales this month. Subaru is one of the most loved vehicle brands on the market, and it’s no surprise that it’s doing well when it comes to…
Purported Ford Designer in AMA: New Bronco “Very Similar” to Everest
A Reddit AMA that took place in the r/fordranger subreddit on Monday revealed a number of potentially interesting details about the upcoming Ford Ranger mid-size pickup that may or may…
Ford Fiesta Active – Silver Fox (2)
Ford Fiesta Active 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,…
2021 Chrysler Grand Caravan Interior
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…
[PHOTOS] Hummer H1 Formerly Owned by 2Pac to be Auctioned Away
Experts expect 2Pac’s old Hummer H1 to command six figures at auction Photo: © RR Auctions If you’re a fan of the late rap star Tupac Shakur, then you might…
Paris Moves Cars Away from the Seine
L’Académie française on the banks of the Seine in Paris If you ever visit Paris, I hope that you have the opportunity to take a stroll along the River Seine. Many…
Ford HBCU Community Challenge Returns for 2015
Ford announced that it will once again hold its Ford HBCU Community Challenge, which will encourage students enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) the chance to compete for…
Nissan UK Sports Car Chief: GT-R Hybrid is the “Obvious Direction”
Nissan UK sport car chief James Olvier told Top Gear that a GT-R Hybrid is the “obvious direction,” indicated that it could look much like the CONCEPT 2020 Vision GT…
The Mid-Engined Corvette Zora Is Happening
It may have taken Chevrolet eight generations of high performance beasts, but we’re at long last going to get a mid-engined Corvette, called the Zora ZR1 (which explains why GM…
Chrysler Group 2014 Best Retained Value Award Winners Announced
It’s award season in the world of cars, and the latest ones come straight out of Edmunds: the Best Retained Value Awards. Chrysler Group took home a fair amount of…
Hybrid Chevy Corvette Still on the Table for Next Generation
GM President, Mark Reuss, will not rule out a hybrid Chevy Corvette. Last year, GM President, Mark Reuss, hinted that we shouldn’t rule out a hybrid Chevy Corvette before the…
Ford Suspends European Production, First U.S. Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
Photo: Ford Amidst the spread of COVID-19 across the continent, Ford has announced that it will shut down European vehicle and engine production effective March 19. While Ford hasn’t provided…
Ford Files for Bronco Trademark in Europe
Photo: Ford Motor Company A new trademark filing from Ford in Europe seems to indicate that, contrary to previous statements, the Bronco may come charging out of the gates in…
2020 Ford Escape (16)
2020 Ford Escape 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,…
How to Help Kids Rest Well While on a Road Trip
A tired traveler is a cranky traveler, and as any parent knows, cranky kids can obliterate the fun intended by a road trip. And sometimes it’s just not a quality…
Ford Fund Donating Up to $225K to Hurricane Dorian Relief
Photo: Ford Motor Company As the Bahamas and portions of the United States continue to deal with the fallout of Hurricane Dorian, Ford Fund is stepping up and pitching in…
Domino's Will Use AVs for Pizza Delivery This Year
Some aspects of the fast-food industry are going high-tech. For instance, earlier this year, we shared how Domino’s will release an in-vehicle pizza-ordering app this year. The company recently announced…
2021 Ford F-150 debuts photos (29)
2021 Ford F-150 reveal photos 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…
Hyundai Pioneers Intelligent Air Purifier
Photo: Hyundai Thanks to new technology developed by Hyundai, drivers and passengers could soon be able to enjoy fresher, healthier air inside their vehicles. Hyundai’s Smart Air Purification system uses…
Edinburgh Unrolls EV Infrastructure Plan
Photo: ant2506 Edinburgh is emphasizing electric. The city just announced that the local Transport and Environment Committee has approved plans to bolster its electric vehicle charging network. Details on the…
2021 Ford F-150 debuts photos (33)
2021 Ford F-150 reveal photos 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…
Europe Might Soon Require Vehicles to Have Automatic Speed Limiters
Photo: Kiernan McCloskey In the past few years, Europe has taken consistent strides toward improving driver protection. Back in 2017, it announced a goal of having fully-autonomous vehicles on the…
Ford Resource and Engagement Center Bangkok Opens Its Doors
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company Fund has announced plans for the establishment of the Ford Resource and Engagement Center Bangkok, which will become the fifth global FREC location.…
Maserati Launches Levante Vulcano Edition
As though it weren’t enough that the Levante can rush from zero to 60 mph in under five seconds, Maserati has launched a new Vulcano special edition for the SUV…
NYC Continues to Experiment with Connected Vehicle Technology
Photo: NYC DOT NYC continues to explore connected vehicle technology, as it launches a new pilot. It’s the next phase of its Vision Zero campaign that Mayor de Blasio announced…
Volvo In-Car Air Quality – A Breath of Fresh Air
Volvo’s focus on In-Car Quality Air has caused them to partner with Blueair, enabling them to offer Volvo drivers clean, fresh air in their cars no matter what the air…
Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy Returns to Dubai Youth Hub Oct. 21-23
The Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy will be returning to Dubai in October with a three-day workshop at the UAE Ministry of Youth Affairs’ Youth Hub in the Emirates Towers. This…
Ford Welcomes Families at Blue Village Housing Project in South Africa
It’s the thick of summer in the United States, but winter is descending upon South Africa and leaving many at the mercy of the cold. Ford is doing its part…
Ford Fund Provides $30K in Grants to Support Recovery in Kenya
Ford on Monday announced that the Ford Motor Company Fund will be offering a total of $30,000 in grants to community organizations for recovery efforts from severe flooding that occurred…
FordPass SmartLink OBD II Device Brings 4G LTE Wi-Fi to 2010-17 MY Ford Vehicles
As part of its push for increased connectivity in its vehicles, Ford on Wednesday announced that it is dropping FordPass SmartLink, an OBD II plug-in device that will enable those…
India To Back Way Down from 100% Electric Target for 2030
Ah, the heady days of 2016, when the year brought some terrible pollution to several capital cities throughout the world. India, in particular, made a bold move by saying that…
Ford Fund Bringing Ford Driving Dreams Program to Mexico
Ford Motor Company Fund announced in January that it will be teaming with Ford Dealers Civic Committee and United Way Mexico to launch its Ford Driving Dreams program in Mexico.…
How to Save Your Data Usage on a Road Trip
With phone companies jacking up the prices for their data plans, and most refusing to offer unlimited data, many of us are protective over our data usage. Road trips can…
New Formula One Fan Festival Launches in Barcelona
Photo: Pat Gulney Formula One has revealed its plans for a new and improved fan experience, kicking things off with a Fan Festival at the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix in…
Ford Confirms EcoSport for United States; Announces Monday Reveal with DJ Khaled
It’s almost time to meet the all-new #Ford #EcoSport. See what @DJKhaled has planned on 11/14 by checking out his Snapchat at djkhaled305! pic.twitter.com/TP6xkjHEGJ — Ford Motor Company (@Ford) November…
Here’s What America Would Look Like If You Took Out All the Cars and Replaced Them With Cubs Fans
Have you ever wondered to yourself, “What if we lived in a world where instead of cars, society’s primary form of transportation was Cubs fans? What would that be like?”…
Nissan’s British Announcement Causes Uproar
Earlier this week, Nissan made a surprising announcement about its facility in Sunderland, UK. After statements that it would not commit to new vehicles being built in the United Kingdom until…
Final Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Getting Auctioned Off for Charity
The final Evo model’s auction proceeds will go to a good cause Mitsubishi has finally laid the Lancer Evolution to rest. After producing 1600 Final edition models, there will be…
GMC Canyon Defends its Crown in 2016 Midsize Pickup Truck Challenge
The new Canyon beat out both American and Japanese rivals to win its latest award Photo: © General Motors For the second consecutive year, the GMC Canyon earned the top…
Infographic: Ford Mustang vs Chevy Camaro vs Dodge Challenger
When it comes to American muscle cars, there are three models this year that stick out from the crowd. Those vehicles are the sixth-generation Ford Mustang, third-generation Dodge Challenger, and…
Famous 500 Card Game Review: “The World's Smallest Car Racing Game”
To simulate the excitement of an auto race on a miniature scale, you might assume that you need a lot of components–a big racing board, model cars, die, dozens of…
GMC Named Most Refined Brand By KBB.com For 3rd Straight Year
The Canyon mid-size truck and GMC’s other vehicles secured its Most Refined Brand award from KBB.com Kelley Blue Book recently announced the winners of its annual Brand Image Awards and…
