The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


2020 Jeep Gladiator Named North American Truck of the Year

2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Photo: FCA After evaluating the design, safety, innovation, segment-leading features, value, and driver satisfaction of vehicle finalists, 50 automotive experts from a range of outlets in…

Mobility Initiatives Assigned to Newly Created Michigan Office

Detroit The future of driving might be calling Michigan home. Stay Safely Connected to the Road: How to maintain your tires That’s the hope of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who…

car accidents Archives

Car insurance is one of those annoying things that you both need… Whether you’ve slid into a ditch because of slippery conditions or swerved… Now that March is here again,…

Hyundai Previews 2015 Sonata Redesign Ahead of New York Auto Show

The 2015 Sonata features a more mature look that is associated with the Genesis. Earlier this month, Hyundai told the world that they would be bringing the newly redesigned 2015…

Lexus Introduces the Fully Electric UX 300e

Photo: Lexus Lexus has debuted its first fully electric vehicle, the new UX 300e. As the name suggests, the Lexus UX 300e is based on the classic Lexus UX, a…

Lights Motors Action

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Toyota Sales Still Up in April

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has reported its April 2018 sales were down 4.7% overall compared to April 2017, though the surface numbers are misleading. After adjusting for the two…

2015 GMC Canyon Mid-Size Truck Announced at 2014 NAIAS – News Wheel

GMC debuted the 2015 GMC Canyon at the 2014 NAIAS this week. GMC couldn’t wait for Monday to come around, revealing the 2015 GMC Canyon mid-size truck on Sunday. The…

2022 Lincoln Aviator Launches in Canada with Small Price Hike

2022 Lincoln Aviator adds Gilded Green as a color option Photo: Lincoln The new 2022 Lincoln Aviator has arrived in Canada, and it’s coming in hot with a teensy-weensy price…

Best of the Chicago Auto Show 2014: Day One

The 2014 Chicago Auto Show opened its doors today to the press, so we got to see a lot of big reveals—and a dancing hamster to boot. I spent so…

2015 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ

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Toyota 2018 Sales Off to a Strong Start

Toyota Motor North America is reporting it was off to a strong start last month, with January 2018 sales up 16.8% percent compared to 2017 on a volume basis and…

Beijing Pollution

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Tips for Visiting Cars Land at Disneyland

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2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Earns 5-Star Safety Rating

The 2022 Eclipse Cross Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the new 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating. This is the highest rating…

2018 GMC Terrain Overview

The all-new 2018 GMC Terrain provides customization and optimum utility. Available at six different trim levels, drivers can choose the vehicle that’s right for them. The 2018 Terrain comes with…

Is There Going To Be a Lexus Performance SUV?

The 2019 Lexus UX, a likely candidate for the base of a Lexus Performance SUV/crossover Lexus might be the latest luxury brand to jump into the performance SUV hype. According…

Ford Fiesta St Archives

The party is over. Ford this month revealed that it will end… Ford gets one shot at introducing its first Ford Performance SUV to… Ever come across an old ex…

2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Overview

If you want to go green, but don’t want to spend the big bucks, then the 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV is the vehicle for you. Mitsubishi’s subcompact all-electric vehicle is the…

On the Job: What Is It Like Being a Car Salesperson?

Car salespeople typically get a bad rap in media and pop culture, yet most car dealerships aren’t starving for applicants. Why are many people drawn to being car salesperson, and…

Ford Going All in on Electrified Lineup in Europe

The Ford Kuga Plug-In Hybrid at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show Photo: Ford Motor Company At this month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford showed off the fullest representation of its electrified…

Ford, Redwood Materials Partner on Battery Recycling Plan

Ford and Redwood Materials announce a new partnership focused on battery recycling Photo: Ford With the acceleration of battery electric vehicle production comes the question of what happens to spent…

SimpleFuel Earns $1 Million Prize for Home Hydrogen Refueling Station

Last week, we briefly discussed how CO2 emissions involved in the production of hydrogen were one of the major obstacles in the way of hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles (FCV). However,…

Time Your Next Vehicle Purchase Right to Get the Best Deal

Aligning your next vehicle purchase with the stars may seem a bit out there, but to get the best deal on a new car, you might want to consider the…

Infographic: Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs Dodge Viper ACR vs Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Each type of vehicle on the road says something about the driver inside of it. For example, driver that pilot plug-in hybrids and EVs tend to be more concerned about the…

Tips for Cars Land

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Drive-thru ettiquette

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Look For These Features When Buying a Car for Your Teen Driver

Handing over a set of keys to your teen driver is a moment you’ll simultaneously cherish and fear. And although you can’t turn back the hands of time to when…

Tips for Keeping Vehicle Service Records Organized

Photo: The News Wheel Retaining and referring to your car’s maintenance history has many benefits. It helps you track how long it’s been since certain tasks were performed, it lets…

2016 Nissan Altima Overview

The 2016 Nissan Altima is a mid-size family sedan with an MSRP of $22,500 for its base 2.5 model. The Nissan Altima provides impressive fuel economy of up to 39…

car history Archives

Turn signals can be a source of both comfort and frustration on… This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel… When buying a used car, it’s crucial…

Lordstown Archives

Earlier this week, operations were officially idled at the Lordstown Assembly Plant.… General Motors recently announced that it would be shutting down five of… Yesterday, General Motors announced that it…

america Archives

"Nomadland" is a cripplingly honest depiction of a unique community of disenfranchised Americans who need to treat their cars as homes.… If you’ve ever enjoyed a Snapple beverage, you’re probably…

How Max Verstappen Had the F1 Season That Will Never Be Beaten

Photo: Honda Everyone’s been talking about it, and I’m not going to be any different. With the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix now behind us, the checkered flag has been waved…

5 Things to Know Before Becoming an Uber or Lyft Driver

Photo: FreeStocks If you’re in need of some extra money, you might think that becoming an Uber or Lyft driver is the thing to do. You basically get paid to…

Nissan Considering Increase in LEAF Production

As gas prices rise, so do Nissan LEAF sales. The automaker has seen a 230 percent increase in units sold from January to July this year from the same seven…

Toyota Continues Winning Ways in May

Photo: Toyota Toyota is quickly becoming one of the most winning brands in motorsport. Over the weekend the automaker captured several notable victories across various racing series. To start with…

The Best Christmas Gifts for NASCAR Fans

Your last-minute guide to the best Christmas gifts for NASCAR fans Photo credit: LostShootinStar Christmas is fast approaching, but there is still enough time left to get something special for…

GM Invests $50 Million in Lordstown for Next-Gen Cruze

GM Invests $50 Million in Lordstown for Next-Gen Cruze General Motors today announced a $50 million investment at the Lordstown Complex in northeast Ohio for the next-generation Cruze compact sedan.…

2024 Honda Prologue Pricing Revealed

Photo: Honda The prologue for the Prologue is almost over. The all-new, all-electric Honda SUV will arrive in dealerships in March with an EPA-estimated 296 miles of range, the highest…

5 Things That Shady Used Car Dealers May Hide from You

Can you trust your used car dealer? Photo: Thomas Hawk via Creative Commons 2.0 It is important to be careful when you are shopping for a used car. Purchasing a…

A Few Reasons to Not Charge Your Smartphone in the Car

Photo: rawpixel.com New Year’s is a great time to forge better habits and get rid of some not-so-great ones. Charging your smartphone in the car might be one of the…

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Archives

The new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+,… The quality of your vehicle’s headlights is vital to your safety and… Driver-assist tech is designed to help…

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Archives

Parents in search of safe transportation for their teenage drivers will find… In a battle among six of America’s bestselling sport utility vehicles, the… In recognition of its comfortable, useful,…

2015 Ford Focus ST Archives

Ford revealed a new and improved version of its Focus ST at… The 2015 Ford Focus ST, introduced just last year at the Goodwood… What’s New for the 2015 Ford…

Redesigned 2022 Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric Coming Soon

Photo: Hyundai The 2022 Hyundai Kona is getting an even more distinctive look both inside and out, a fresh powertrain option, and expanded tech choices. A sporty N Line trim…

Vehicular Viewing: New to Streaming for February 2021

If you need some extra motivation to stay home this February (besides how grim the weather is outside), the major streaming services are here to help. They’ll be adding plenty…

A Brief History of the Lincoln Continental

1942 Lincoln Continental Photo: Sicnag Lincoln is famous for building quality and luxurious vehicles, and no Lincoln vehicle embodies these principles quite as much as the Continental. First introduced in…

Updates to the 2023 Chevrolet Lineup

Photo: Chevrolet The vast Chevy lineup has a handful of changes for the latest model year. From full refreshes to minor updates, here’s a list of what’s new on the…

Chevy impala Archives

The Chevy Impala is among America’s most iconic nameplates. This signature sedan… Recently, a woman sent her boyfriend's 1967 Chevrolet Impala to the junkyard while he was away on business.…