The News Wheel editorial team
I'm Sick of Talking Trump: Let's Argue About What Would Be Good To Drive on the TRAPPIST-1 Exoplanets
All right, everyone, let’s start with a not-too-startling admission: I’m already sick of talking about Donald Trump. However, in these first months of his administration, a lot of the news…
I’m Digging this New Kaiju Commercial for the 2018 Honda Odyssey
Honda is getting back to its roots with a new ad for the 2018 Odyssey minivan, in which the Japanese automaker embraces the Kaiju film genre. Fans of giant monster…
IIHS Reports Booster Seats Are Safer Now Than They Were in 2008
Kids between the ages 4-8 are 45% less likely to be injured in a car accident when using a booster The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently tested the…
Ideas for Throwing a NASCAR or Formula 1 Race Day Party
Race season is in full swing and no doubt you’ve been glued to the TV on weekends watching each nail-biting NASCAR, IndyCar, or Formula One match. Perhaps you’ve been considering…
Ian Nicholls Named President of GM Southeast Asia
General Motors this week announced Ian Nicholls as the new president of its operations in Southeast Asia. As GM Southeast Asia President, Nicholls will oversee Chevrolet’s operations in Thailand, Indonesia,…
I Read Opel’s Grumpy Cat Press Release So You Don’t Have To
Have you ever seen one of those horrible parody films that wants so badly to be Airplane or The Naked Gun, but it’s chock full of expired pop culture references…
Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Nominated for 2015 Green SUV of the Year
Nearly one year to the date since the announcement that a hydrogen-powered Hyundai vehicle was on its way, and six months since the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell SUV arrived in California,…
Hyundai Showcases Awards over Unveilings at the LA Auto Show
Hyundai was too busy having fun at SEMA to prepare much for the LA Auto Show. But having revealed its newest models earlier in 2014, what is there left for Hyundai to do but…
Hyundai Seeks Uber Drivers with Potential New Incentives
Hyundai is looking to offer incentives for Hyundai Ioniq It’s well known that Toyota has offered incentives on the Prius to customers who drive for Uber, and it looks like…
[VIDEO] Hyundai Santa Fe Outruns Aliens in New Commercial
An extraterrestrial vessel is a bit clingy in the new Santa Fe commercial Photo: Hyundai India Yet again, Hyundai has released a humorous, fast-paced online commercial laden with special effects.…
Hyundai Santa Fe and Volvo XC60 the Only Midsize SUVs to Receive “Good” IIHS Headlight Scores
The Volvo XC60 was one of only two midsize SUVs to earn a “Good” rating during IIHS headlight tests It’s no secret that SUVs are currently becoming more popular among…
Hyundai Reveals Video Footage of i30N, the First Model in New Performance Line
The Hyundai Motor Co. has been working diligently in the past couple years to expand its appeal and find ways to reinvent its image. In addition to launching a luxury…
Hyundai Reports Best Total SUV September Sales
2018 Hyundai Tucson With 57,359 units sold between Hyundai– and Genesis-branded vehicles in September, Hyundai Motor America saw a 1 percent sales increase from the same month last year. Although…
Hyundai Ready to Unveil i30 N Fastback at Paris Auto Show
The Hyundai i30 N Fastback Hyundai’s latest N Line vehicle, the i30 N Fastback, will make its official debut at the Paris Auto Show in October. The introduction of the…
Hyundai Prius-Like Hybrid Poised to Overtake Toyota
Hyundai’s biggest attempt to date at hybrid technology: the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid The Toyota Prius has been a thorn in the side of automobile manufacturers since it first hit…
Hyundai Partners with ELLE UK to Promote the Kona via Fashion Photo Shoot
The brand-new Hyundai Kona compact crossover is intended to be a revolutionary addition to the automaker’s global lineup, taking the brand in a new direction to appeal to new customers.…
Hyundai Motor Group Teams Up With Wärtsilä for Used EV Battery Repurposing
Electric vehicles have a bit of a problem as they reach the ends of their lives—just what to do with the leftover battery. Although the battery may have reduced power…
Hyundai, Los Angeles County Museum of Art Announce Opening of New 3D Art Exhibition
Earlier this week, we commented on how Hyundai seemed to be entering into a lot of new partnerships, as it announced partnerships with a battery reusing and recycling company, a…
Hyundai Kona Pricing Announced, Includes New Standard Safety Features
The Hyundai Kona had a strong debut year in 2018 and has already surpassed the combined monthly sales of the Accent, Ioniq, and Veloster. The stylish urban crossover is a…
Hyundai, Kia, and Mitsu Only Brands Still Offering 100,000-Mile Powertrain Warranties
A 2014 Kia Rio’s 1.6-liter GDI four-cylinder engine And then there were three… That’s how many major car manufacturers still offer 100,000-mile powertrain warranties in the United States—and that number…
Diligent Hyundai ix35 FCV Travels 1,400 Miles in Single 24-Hour Trip
Arnt-Gøran Hartvig and Marius Bornstein and their zero-emission Hyundai ix35 The future has no limits–and neither does eco-friendly driving. That’s what Hyundai tried to prove as it sent two Norwegian…
Ford Presents 'Autolivery' Concept at Mobile World Congress
Earlier this year at NAIAS, Ford outlined its vision for a “City of Tomorrow,” a futuristic utopia where mobility challenges are met and overcome in sustainable and intelligent ways that…
HyperloopTT Initiates Feasibility Study for Route from Cleveland to Chicago
Many people love to travel, but few people appreciate the roadside delays often involved with navigating from one city to another. If you wish you had a faster way to get from…
Hybrid Buick Regal Coming to the Chinese Automotive Market
A Regal with hybrid technology is making its way to China The North American automotive market is getting ready to receive a wide assortment of Buick Regal variants in the…
Hurricane Florence Could Cause Nationwide Gas Prices to Rise
As Carolina residents prepare for a major storm, drivers nationwide should prepare for higher prices at the gas pump Photo: Texas Army national Guard At the beginning of September, AAA…
How to Turn Off a Car Alarm
Maybe you accidentally hit the panic button on your key fob. Or, for some reason, the car alarm just won’t turn off. Either way, a ceaselessly bleeping, blaring vehicle alarm…
How to Take Good Care of Your New Car
It’s an exciting feeling to drive off in your brand new car, fresh from the dealer. You feel the excitement rise the minute you hold the keys and know you…
How to Shield Your Car’s Interior from Sand and Sun
The feeling of sand beneath feet is only a good feeling when said feet are on the beach. When the sand is crunching on car floors and migrating into every…
How to Prepare for the 2017 Chicago Auto Show
What cars will be unveiled at CAS this year? Visiting an auto show for the first time can be somewhat of a daunting experience. For me, the first show I…
How to Parallel Park without Hitting the Curb and Other Vehicles
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Some days, staying between the lines is hard enough, and on most days navigating between two cars is just too much. Parallel parking is not easy, especially…
How to Mind Your Carpool Manners
At times, sharing a ride with family members or friends can be tiring to the nerves. But, sharing a ride with strangers, colleagues, acquaintances in a carpool can be the…
How to Lower Car Insurance Costs
In most states, car insurance is mandatory. However, that doesn’t mean that you have to spend a large sum of money on it. It is always possible to seek out…
How to Launch a Boat from Your Trailer
Make sure your boat gets in the water… and your vehicle stays out of it! Photo: WordShore Launching a boat from your trailer isn’t necessarily difficult, especially once you do…
How to Follow the Civilized Rules of the Road
Highways, country roads, and city streets are often a driving exercise in hostility. People are usually in a hurry, and when behind the wheel they are not only in a…
How Many More Miles of Testing Do Self-Driving Cars Need? 8.8 Billion, Toyota Says
It’s been clear for several months now that Toyota is going all-in on autonomous driving—why else invest $1 billion in the new Toyota Research Institute (TRI), which is entirely dedicated…
How Hyundai is Going Green for Earth Day and Beyond
The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Earth Day 2017 is fast approaching, and with it comes the usual barrage of press releases from automakers claiming to be the greenest. In the…
How GM Trains Backup Drivers for Its Autonomous Vehicles
As GM continues to tweak its automated vehicle technology, it also continues comprehensive training for the backup drivers which ride along in these models. The automaker refers to these employees…
How Does Your State Rank for 2017 Summer Road Trips?
Hitting the open road this summer? Of course you are! It is road trip season, after all. Thanks to the analytical skills of WalletHub.com, you can find out where your state and/or…
How Do You Keep Deer From Hitting Cars?
As we get further into fall, and thus further into deer mating season, more and more of the animals amble their way across roads. This is problematic, both for the…
Galentine's Day Getaways in the Midwest
Do you ever find the time right before Valentine’s Day a bit dull? If seeing all the pink and red decorations has you feeling FOMO, why not gather your girl…
New York City Pushes for Caps on Ride-Sharing Services in New Proposal
Photo: Nout Gons Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have changed the way we view transportation. Getting around in a city is no longer about hailing a cab or taking…
Chevrolet South America Swaps out LTZ Trim for Premier Trim
Chevrolet South America is following in the wake of its North American counterpart by ditching the LTZ trim level for the Premier trim. This modification will impact many of the…
Female Taxi Drivers Take to the Road in Saudi Arabia
While we all want to believe that the Saudi Arabian government allowed women to drive because it realized it was wrong to deny them the right, it’s pretty common knowledge…
Hot Dog: Canines Could Benefit from New California Legislation
A new California bill could make it legal to break a car’s windows to rescue a dog on a hot day Summer is coming, which means the interior of your…
Hot Chip Song “Momentum” Perfect for Commuting: Ford, NYU, Spotify Study
Ever heard of Hot Chip? No, not like a Mikesell’s Good’n Hot. No, not like the English term for French fries—though you’re getting warmer (or hotter, like aforesaid chip). Hot…
Horner Confirms Kvyat Could Return to Toro Rosso
Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner has confirmed that Daniil Kvyat could return to Toro Rosso, making a Formula One comeback that would no doubt raise a few eyebrows…
Honda's EXCITING H DESIGN!!! Language Explained
Back in 2013, Honda released its highly-anticipated third generation of the Honda Jazz–what we know in America as the Fit. What you may not realize is that at the same…
Honda’s Core Models Power Solid July 2017 Sales Results
Honda Motor Company reported slightly down yet overall solid July 2017 sales results today. Last month, the automaker sold 150,980 Honda and Acura vehicles, representing a slight decrease of 1.2%…
HondaJet to Make First Appearance in Hong Kong and Tapei
A production HondaJet on display at the Henderson Executive Airport in Las Vegas Today the Honda Aircraft Company announced that the HondaJet will be making its first appearance in Hong…
Honda Unveils 2017 Honda CR-V with New Features and Turbo Engine
The newly unveiled 2017 Honda CR-V Honda has revealed the all-new, fifth-generation 2017 CR-V, which is slated to hit dealerships this winter. America’s best-selling SUV over the past 20 years,…
