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Car Tech That Improves Heart Health
Photo: GDJ February is known as American Heart Month. According to the American Heart Association, this month-long observance started back in February 1964, after Congress urged President Lyndon B. Johnson to initiate it.…
How Your Body Reacts to Driving Stress
There’s no doubt that driving is stressful, even if you’re an experienced driver. Just because you know how to drive, have been driving for years, and consider yourself the only…
How to Protect Your Finances from Unexpected Car Repair Costs
Perhaps you haven’t been diligent with your car’s maintenance schedule. Or, something, like hitting a pothole or a fender bender, has caused you to take your car in for service.…
Take a Closer Look at the All-New 2019 Hyundai Veloster and Veloster Turbo
At this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Hyundai gave audiences a sneak peek of the all-new Veloster and Veloster Turbo. Completely redesigned, the Veloster sports a stronger…
General Motors Announces a Pair of Executive Promotions
John P. Roth will be the new president and managing director of GM Africa and Middle East operations Two recent personnel moves will bring new leaders to General Motors’ efforts…
[QUIZ] Match the CEO to Their Automotive Brand
Photo: Pexels When we’re talking about automotive news here on The News Wheel, half of it is about the CEOs and other executives running the show behind the scenes. Can…
Ford Offers Buyouts to More Than 15,000 Employees
Jim Hackett, Ford’s new CEOM Photo: Maize & Blue Nation Ford has begun offering buyouts to more than 15,000 of its salaried employees across North America and Asia as part…
President Donald Trump Reportedly Considering a $0.25 Gas Tax Increase to Help Pay for His $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
President Trump is not ruling out a major gas tax increase to pay for the nation’s infrastructure Photo: Michael Vadon When President Donald Trump laid out his massive $1.5 trillion…
New York Taxi Workers Alliance Protests Immigration Ban, Uber Steps In
Photo: Kenny Loule via Flickr Friday afternoon, President Trump signed an executive order that indefinitely stopped the entrance of Syrian refugees into the United States, suspending all other refugee entrance…
Would You Look at That—Mitsubishi Marches to 100,000 Vehicle Sales for the First Time Since 2007
Mitsubishi Motors North America reported March 2017 sales of 11,766, marking an increase of 6.2% compared to March 2016 as well as the close of the company’s fiscal year. For…
You searched for silverado
When it comes to vehicle manufacturing, safety and functionality are always of the utmost importance. Sometimes, however, issues slip through the cracks. Recently, GM ordered a recall for 2020 Chevy…
Today’s Trucks and SUVs Have Outgrown Parking Spaces
2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Southwest Edition Photo: FCA Automakers have been increasing the size of their trucks and SUVs over the last few years. While the larger size can enable…
6 Home Garage Essentials
If you hate taking your car to the mechanic, you’re not the only one. There’s nothing worse than going to your local shop for something that seems minor, then walking…
Couch Causes Car Conflagration
Photo: jill111 Like many regions of the country, Fort Kent, Maine was sheathed in snow earlier this week. Unlike many regions of the country, an unusual event involving a couch and a burning…
You searched for chevrolet volt
The Chevrolet Volt was GM’s first major hybrid vehicle. Despite its impressive efficiency and wealth of features, GM decided to pull the plug on this electrified vehicle. While the last…
You searched for gmc sierra hd
If you’ve been eyeing the GMC Sierra HD, you now have one more reason to bring one home. It recently won the 2020 ALG Residual Value Award in the full-size…
You searched for chevrolet malibu
The Chevy Malibu was first introduced in 1964 as a convertible subseries of the Chevelle. After a 14-year hiatus starting in 1983, the Malibu reentered our lives in 1997 as…
You searched for corvette stingray
Look, everything is awful, and the seeming scarcity of good news means you’ve got to scour some for rays of light. Taking a moment to appreciate, for example, the absurdity…
World’s Largest Junkyard Is Seriously Beautiful
Old Car City is a haven of old cars There are few things in this world that can truly capture the eye—and the heart—of a car lover more than an…
Cadillac Middle East Sales Up 48% in First Half
Felix Weller Photo: © General Motors Cadillac’s sales have been on the rise in the Middle East, and through the first half, the luxury brand has moved 48% more vehicles…
Felix Weller Appointed Managing Director for Cadillac Middle East
Felix Weller Photo: © General Motors Cadillac has announced the appointment of Felix Weller to the position of Managing Director, Cadillac Middle East. Weller, who has been with Cadillac for…
The Raminator Monster Truck Is a Beastly Modified RAM 2500 HD
Photo: The News Wheel Monster Jam motorsport events feature a cast of gargantuan, creatively themed monster trucks sporting elaborate designs, from the classic Grave Digger to the over-the-top Zombie. Among…
Gas Currently Costs Less Than $2 per Gallon in 9 States
Gas that costs less than $2 per gallon is surely a sight for sore eyes Photo: Mike Mozart via CC Just a few months ago, the idea of gas costing…
How Do Highways Get Their Numbers?
When you look at a map, it’s typically peppered with numbers: interstate highways, U.S. highways, state routes, and county roads. Is there any system or logic behind how these roadways…
Best Road Trip Drives: U.S. Route 1, Maine
US 1 Near the Courthouse in Key West Photo by Deror avi Interested in taking a road trip that gives you a taste of New England? Then taking U.S. Route…
Cadillac Shows Out at 2019 Dubai International Motor Show
The 2020 Cadillac XT6 is unveiled at the 2019 Dubai International Motor Show Photo: General Motors Cadillac brought its A-game — or, perhaps more appropriately, its CT and XT game…
2001-2004 Mazda Tribute Recalled For Corrosion Issue
109K 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute models are being recalled Are you the proud owner of a 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute registered or sol in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,…
GM Adding 1,200 Jobs in Lansing to Bolster Production
Photo: General Motors General Motors will add 1,200 new jobs total to its manufacturing operations in Lansing, Michigan, to support the production of two popular midsize SUVs and two new…
Regina King Stars in the New Cadillac “Make Your Way” Campaign
Photo: Cadillac Cadillac and Academy Award-winning actress Regina King have teamed up to introduce the automaker’s latest ad campaign, entitled “Make Your Way.” The new ad series debuted on Feb.…
Man Wrecks Car Full of People Trying to Get in a Selfie
“First, lemme take a s–“*crashes into tree* *makes mother proud* Logically, taking selfies has to be, in some way, connected to the continued existence of the human race. Otherwise, there…
Record-High Demand Results in Higher Gas Prices for August
Get ready to see those numbers rise at the gas pump If you were hoping that expensive gas prices would be relegated to the beginning of the summer, the latest…
Hawaii Wants You To Buy a Nissan Leaf
Do you remember those old Uncle Sam “I Want YOU for the U.S. Army” posters? Hawaii better start printing new ones to hang around the state, because the government really…
Will COVID-19 Impact Car Insurance Rates?
Due to COVID-19-related lockdowns, many of us Americans are driving less. It’s normal to wonder if and how the pandemic will influence your insurance premiums in the days ahead. Here’s…
Dealerships Welcome the 2020 Cadillac CT4
The 2020 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury trim Photo: Cadillac The 2020 Cadillac CT4 is slowly but surely making its way to U.S. car dealerships. Cadillac Society reported last week that…
Best-Selling Cadillac Escalade Trims in the US
The majestic Escalade continues to win the hearts of new fans The Cadillac Escalade ranks high on the list of favorite SUVs here in America. But which of the statuesque…
Top Tips for Cutting Your Fuel Expenses
Car ownership comes with a lot of up-front costs and a lot of hidden costs, like the price of refueling. If you want to cut down on your fuel expenses,…
Toyota Unveils Fuel Cell Electric Heavy-Duty Truck
Photo: Toyota Today at a special event held at the Port of Los Angeles, Toyota and Kenworth unveiled the first of the fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks it developed together.…
Toyota Truck Sales Surge in April 2019
Photo: Toyota Toyota Motor North America reported April 2019 sales of 183,866 vehicles, a decrease of 4.4 percent on a volume basis and of 8.2 percent on a daily selling…
Toyota Posts Record Profits in 2013 Fiscal Year
The 2014 Camry helped bag Toyota more than 10 million sales in 2013 2013 might have been over and done with for a while, but in Toyota’s world, the fiscal…
Mitsubishi Profits Bounce Back After Scandal
Mitsubishi Motors has reported earlier this week a four-fold jump in operating profit for the first quarter of the 2017 fiscal year, marking the first true signs of resurgence since…
Toyota Sales Same as Always in October
Toyota Motor North America is reporting October 2018 sales of 191,102 units, representing a 1.4 percent increase over October 2017 on a volume basis and down 2.5 percent on a…
Toyota Light Trucks Set May Sales Record
Toyota’s vehicle sales in North America were as could have been predicted: sedans were down, SUVs and trucks were up, and sales were down overall now that the industry is…
Mitsubishi's Overall Sales for 2013 Leap Nearly 8%
Mitsubishi’s Overall Sales for 2013 Leap 8% with the help of the Outlander Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) reported that it ended 2013 with December year-over-year sales up 56.2 percent…
Fred Diaz to Take Over As Mitsubishi Motors North America's New President and CEO
Photo: Mitsubishi Mitsubishi has had a successful year, with some of its best sales numbers rounding out 2017. In addition to their increased sales, hitting their yearly milestone of 100,000…
All-New 2019 Toyota RAV4 is Looking Sharp
The Toyota RAV4 is on a mission. When it first launched 22 years ago, the compact crossover had many people scratching their heads about its place in the industry. Today,…
U.S. Shortage of Truck Drivers Creates Job Opportunities
Modern commerce relies heavily on the trucking industry to transport products across the nation. It’s hard to imagine life without this convenient service. In fact, the trucking industry moves over…
Mitsubishi Is First in J.D. Power 2019 Indonesia CSI Study
XPANDER CROSS Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Sales Indonesia, a sales and marketing subsidiary of Mitsubishi, earned the number one spot of two major studies. It received the…
Mitsubishi to Increase Production of the Mitsubishi Xpander
One of Mitsubishi’s newest SUVs is already receiving a production boost Photo: Mitsubishi U.S. drivers probably haven’t heard of the Mitsubishi Xpander model. However, it is easily Mitsubishi’s most popular…
Things to Know Before Purchasing A Car
Do you want to buy a new or used car but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’re extremely busy or not sure what you exactly need. The truth is,…
Safety, Convenience, and Infotainment Tech Necessary in Your Next Vehicle
Vehicles have come a long way. Innovative technology, safety features, and convenient amenities abound in new models, and after seeing what is possible, it’s easy to fall into the trap…
