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4 Child-Friendly Podcasts to Make Your Family's Commute More Pleasant
Transporting your family during school season doesn’t have to be a drag. Here are four child-friendly podcasts that will engage young listeners and parents alike. Brains on! Peace Out The…
Back to Black: Subaru’s 2018 Forester Offers a Safer, Sportier 2.5i Black Edition Package
2018 Subaru Forester Black Edition In both the cinema and car realms, black seems to be the Color of the Year for 2017. While moviegoers can look forward to films…
Back to Black: Lady Gaga, Her Offstage Style, and Her Camino
Photo: Netflix Just this week, Lady Gaga debuted her new song, “Frankensteined,” at her Joanne World Tour concert in Indianapolis. Rave reviews dominated Twitter, applauding both her and the song.…
Baby Toy Review: Playgro Music Drive and Go
The Playgro Music Drive and Go is available on Amazon Infants and young toddlers have pretty short attention spans, which means that sometimes, a previously-loved toy might suddenly be regaled…
Automakers Crying Foul on Efficiency Rules May Catch a Break With New Senate Bill
Most people realize that a car’s fuel efficiency, like most other aspects of a vehicle, is subject to government regulations. However, most people don’t realize that the extent of the fuel economy…
Automakers Call for More Government Involvement in Funding Zero-Emissions Charging and Fueling Infrastructure
A while back, I noted that, although everybody in the automotive industry agrees that we need more electric vehicle chargers, nobody seems to want to step up to pay for…
Terry Lee | Contributor, The News Wheel
Honda has been revealed to have plans to revive the old Passport… Finalists for the North American Car, Utility, and Truck of the Year… Motor Trend has named the 2018…
Summit City Chevy, Author at The News Wheel
We got to see a slightly updated 2015 Chevrolet Cruze at the… If you’ve been yearning for the type of speed you see every… As hard as it is to…
Samuel Huist, Author at The News Wheel
In 2016, Mercedes-Benz overtook BMW as the top-selling luxury automaker in United… In 1931, Ferdinand Porsche founded the Porsche brand, but back then the… Few musical artists are more recognizable in…
John Baden, Author at The News Wheel
A BAT MOBILE!? 🦇🚘 #Gotham pic.twitter.com/jqZpKNecEa — Gotham (@Gotham) April 13, 2018… Subaru is not wasting its time with its commitment to caring for… Google Maps adds Snakes game in…
Daniel Susco, Author at The News Wheel
Well, folks, I am distraught. The time that I have dreaded since… Saudi Arabia is on our radar here at The News Wheel particularly… You have heard a fair amount…
Lisa Copeland | Contributor, The News Wheel
Road trips are one of the best—and often the cheapest—ways to get… When I was shopping for my first car, I remember my mother… Buying a car is stressful. Not…
Austria Implements New Incentive to Encourage EV Ownership
While some electric vehicle (EV) incentives involve state or federal rebates, others are a bit more unique. Take Austria’s latest EV incentive, for instance. The Austrian government will now reward…
Audi S3 Photo Shoot Caught in Brooklyn
This month, I traveled to New York City to see my cousin get married to her best friend.* I took vacation time, as you do, but no matter how hard…
Audi Faces Resistance to Equal Pay Advocacy
Earlier this month, Audi rolled out a 60-second spot for the Super Bowl entitled “Daughter” that told the story of a girl soapbox derby driver on her way to victory,…
Atlanta Loves The Infiniti QX30
While the majority of the automotive press was paying attention to preparations for the New York International Auto Show, Atlanta was having its own party. 2016’s Atlanta International Auto Show…
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…
You searched for camaro
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…
