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Aston Martin Plans Seven Models in Seven Years
Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf Primarily known for its appearance in the James Bond movies, Aston Martin is a luxury brand that hasn’t been doing too well in recent years. Former…
Aston Martin On Ice Returns to Colorado in February 2015
Aston Martins are known for their gorgeous styling and impressive speed on the road and track. The latest Aston Martin offerings seem to be some of the best looking and…
Arizona Authorities Release Video from Self-Driving Uber Crash That Killed Pedestrian
On Sunday night, a self-driving Uber vehicle in Tempe, Arizona, struck a woman, Elaine Herzberg, who was walking her bicycle across the road. She died after being taken to the…
Are the Rumors of a Buick Regal Wagon True?
The tail of this ’16 Buick Regal could be looking very different sooner than later Photo: © General Motors General Motors has not offered a wagon in its lineup since…
Apply Now For 2017 Nissan Foundation Grants
Here at The News Wheel, we talk a lot about the Nissan Foundation when discussing Nissan’s work in the community. The Foundation was established in 1992 in response to the…
Apple Patents VR Concept to Assuage Car Sickness and Boredom
Apple’s VR concept Photo: Technology Breaking News Long road trips are a challenge not just for drivers, but for passengers—especially those suffering from motion sickness and/or boredom. Apple’s latest concept…
Apple Patents Peloton Self-Driving Car Tech Suite
Photo: General Motors Apple’s latest patent promises to boost the efficiency and wind resistance of self-driving vehicles. The patent describes a suite of autonomous vehicle technologies that the company has…
GMC's Commercial Line Gets a Sales Boost During the First Quarter of the Year
The GMC Savana was actually the sales stand-out this quarter Photo: GMC The Sierra, Terrain, and Acadia are among GMC’s most popular models. Still, it was a less famous GMC…
Antique Automobile Club of America
Antique Automobile Club of America 10 Year Anniversary On June 22, the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum in Hershey, Pennsylvania, will hold a full day celebration to commemorate its…
Annie Boh, Aerospace Engineer, is Who Makes a Honda Quieter
The latest entry in Honda’s 12-part “What Makes a Honda is Who Makes a Honda” YouTube series follows Annie Boh, an aerospace engineer who specializes in aero acoustics at Honda…
Animal Uprising Seems Imminent as Owl Attacks Police Officer
It is happening, people: the animals are beginning to rise up against us. It’s hardly surprising. I mean, we are filling the air with smog, and it seems a certain…
Android Auto Coming to Chevrolet MyLink in 2016
© General Motors We have good news for Android fans: the date has finally been set for Android Auto to arrive in select Chevrolet vehicles. Apple fans have been able to…
Cadillac's Most Powerful Models for 2019
With its diverse lineup of performance cars, luxury sedans, SUVs, and crossovers, Cadillac offers plenty of high-horsepower options — including the fearsome new CT6-V. Plenty of Perks: The benefits of…
An Open Letter to the Guy Who Nearly Ran Me Over Today
Dear Tractor Trailer Operator who was driving along Interstate 275 at around 4:30 today, First of all, how are you? I hope you’re doing all right. How are you enjoying…
Adam Levine to Make Sweet Music from a Nissan GT-R
Adam Levine: heartthrob, Greek god, angel-voiced GT-R enthusiast Auto brands are all about attaching a face to their names these days. Nissan, thanks to its ongoing and recently renewed partnership…
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While a fully electric dragster might sound like a paradox, the Chevrolet eCopo Camaro is working to disprove doubters by shattering stereotypes on the drag strip. The electric blue, lightning-bolt…
3 Facts About the Car Rental Industry
Photo: Atomic Taco The experience of renting a car can be both pleasant and unpleasant. Everyone loves driving a different car every once in a while, but there’s often that…
2017 Jeep Wrangler Might Say “Goodbye” to Soft Top Roof
The Jeep Wrangler might lose its iconic soft top roof in 2017 It’s no secret that the automotive industry gossips more than old Southern women at a church function. That’s why…
$175 Million Investment Will Help Cadillac's Lansing Plant Build 2 New Vehicles
Cadillac currently builds the CTS and ATS sedans at its Lansing Grand River plant, but the facility is about to get a $175 million makeover that will allow it to…
'APEX: The Story of the Hypercar' – Documentary Review
Genre: Documentary Directors: J.F. Musial, Josh Vietze Producer: J. F. Musial Initial Release: November 18, 2015 Subjects: Christian von Koenigsegg, Horacio Pagani, Frank Stephenson, Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, Detlev von Platen,…
AMCI Global Names Kia a Most Trusted Automotive Brand for 2018
Again, Kia has been singled out for its credibility. As a repeat AMCI Global-recognized most trusted non-luxury automotive brand, Kia exemplifies the importance of customer loyalty. “For both years of…
Amazon Could Deliver Traffic Headaches to New York and Virginia
Photo: Wikimedia Commons In case you haven’t heard, this week Amazon announced that its second headquarters would be split between the Northern Virginia side of the Washington D.C. metro area…
Magnet Says Aluminum Super Duty Might Be On the Way
Could an aluminum Super Duty be on the way? Magnets say yes (Pictured: 2015 Ford Super Duty) While it was never confirmed or denied, it’s reasonable to assume that the…
All-Star MVP Mike Trout Chooses Chevy Silverado Over New Camaro
Mike Trout and the 2015 Chevy Silverado Midnight Edition By going yard off of Zach Greinke to score the first lead-off home run in an All-Star Game since Bo Jackson…
All-New Volvo V90 Wagon Will Not Be Displayed at US Dealerships, but Can Be Ordered for $49,950
Consumers can also take a trip to Scandinavia to pick up their V90 Wagon in person Pricing information for the all-new Volvo V90 Wagon was announced earlier this month and…
All-New Honda CR-V Hybrid Debuts at Auto Shanghai
Today at Auto Shanghai 2017, Honda exhibited the world premiere of the CR-V Hybrid, the brand’s all-new SUV model for the Chinese market. The Honda CR-V Hybrid features a Honda…
First Two Quick Lane Tire and Auto Centers Open in China
Ford last month celebrated the opening of its first two Quick Lane Tire and Auto Centers in China—in Chongqing on February 6th and Nanjing on February 8th. Both locations are…
Alan Mulally Hates Retirement, Joins Google Board of Directors
Former Ford CEO Alan Mulally Photo: Ford Motor Company Retirement for highly-influential figures in tech- and engineering-related industries is kinda like death for comic book characters. Oh, you mean to…
Adil Shirinov Appointed President and CEO of Ford Sollers
Ford Motor Company announced Adil Shirinov as the new President and CEO of Ford Sollers, the automaker’s Russian joint venture. Shirinov, whose career with Ford Sollers began in 1999, replaces…
Acura Restores Ludacris’ 1993 Acura Legend for SEMA [VIDEO]
The restored Ludacris Legend poses for the media at SEMA 2015 Chevy made some waves at the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas with its 2016 Silverado 3500HD Kid Rock…
Acura MDX is Back for 2015 and Better than Ever
The Acura MDX is back for 2015 The Acura MDX is back for 2015, and already it’s making big waves among luxury SUV critics and customers alike, who have been…
Acid Truck, Gas Truck Crash, Lead to Seeming-Worst-Case Scenario
Quick, what’s the worst-case scenario for two tanker trucks crashing? If you said a tanker filled with gasoline and a truck filled with acid, then you just named a real thing…
Abandon All Boats: Men Prove Their Love of Football in New Hyundai NFL Commercials
How far would you go? We’ve finally passed Labor Day, and the first NFL game of the season–a rematch between the Panthers and Broncos, with an opening kickoff show from…
A Letter From The Staff: ‘The News Wheel’ is Moving to Canada
O Canada! Dear Readers, The headline says it all, and yes, it is true. The staff of The News Wheel has made the decision to move our offices from the…
A Glossary of Automotive Acronyms
Photo: Pixabay If you’re new to the world of automotive, it may take some time to pick up the lingo. We have a list of some basic terms you should…
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Anthony Levandowski, a former Waymo engineer, has posted a time-lapse video in a lengthy Medium post that shows a Toyota Prius driving itself across the United States in just four…
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The all-new, 12th-generation 2020 Toyota Corolla has finally rolled off the assembly line in Mississippi, marking the start of a new era for the world’s best-selling car. Plant president Sean…
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The Try Guys are back for their final video in the DUI Series. This time, they’re tackling the dangers of texting and driving. Texting and driving is one of the…
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It’s always a bit depressing to watch the inexorable march of time turn once-hip Saturday Night Live stars into paunchy movie dads. As the first host of Weekend Update, 1975-era…
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For city-based commuters, the sight of a smug motorcycle overtaking the grumpy driver caught in the grip of congestion is becoming more common. So, is it time you swapped the…
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A few months ago, we put together a multiple-choice quiz to test your car logo knowledge. Now we’re taking it a step further. This time, you’ll have to fill in…
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Rumors that we might one day get a Lambda-based Cadillac SUV have been circulating for years, but our dreams have been dashed time and time again. The other three GM…
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This week, Jay Leno’s Garage welcomed a 1938 Buick Y Job, a rare gem brought in by General Motors’ Vice President of Global Design, Michael Simcoe. The vehicle was originally…
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In many states, car insurance is required by law. Since it’s a necessary expense for drivers, here’s a look at just 15 of many factors that impact your car insurance…
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The Hoosier State is the perfect state to visit for camping, dune-hopping along Lake Michigan, and seeing the zoo and museums in downtown Indianapolis. But what if you want something…
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The Honda Civic has been named one of the best certified pre-owned cars of 2019 by Autotrader, which put together a list of the 10 must-shop CPO cars based on…
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Car lovers and old-timers will undoubtedly recognize Fort Wayne, Indiana for its manufacturing history and GM assembly plant. Having overcome many economic troubles over the twentieth century, Fort Wayne has reinvented…
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According to a new Ford-backed survey, 32 percent of 5,000 dog owners in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom admitted to not adequately securing their dogs while driving.…
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Ahead of the kickoff for the 2019 FIA World Rally Championship, M-Sport Ford World Rally Team has unveiled a striking new livery. It won’t help with winning races, but it sure…
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The 2019 Dodge Charger has earned award-winning attention from the experts at Kelley Blue Book, who have just honored the four-door muscle car with the title of Best Resale Value…