The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


kelley blue book Archives

While Honda historically performs well in the awards, its 2024 showing is genuinely remarkable… The used-car experts at Kelley Blue Book recently named the 2021 Buick… The rivalry between Ford…

buick suv lineup Archives

Buick’s newest, smallest, and most affordable SUV is ready for its second… The Buick Envision has been extensively redesigned for 2024, showcasing fresh interior… The Buick Envision shows off attractively…

Chevy Plans on Selling Every 2015 Colorado Produced

Since going on sale in November of last year, the 2015 Chevy Colorado has sold well, particularly in the urban, big city markets that GM is targeting. Yet the Colorado…

Book Spotlight: 'The Car Hacker's Handbook' by Craig Smith

As vehicles continue to become increasingly integrated with internal computers, especially with the advent of connected and autonomous tech, on-board electronics are becoming more and more influential. Because of that, they’re becoming…

Toyota Celebrates 30 Million Vehicles Made in North America

Photo: Toyota This week, Toyota Motor North America celebrated the production of 30 million vehicles, and we decided to do some math. The first vehicle that Toyota produced in North…

iPhone Archives

Apple’s new iOS 14 operating system is coming soon — and it’s… Though it’s now all caught up, Toyota was once behind the curve… A new iPhone shortcut allows you…

Are Women-Only Buses the Answer to Harassment?

When looking for new topics to talk about for Leadfoot Ladies, I stumbled across the story of a new women-only bus service in India running between the cities of Coimbatore…

Vintage car shows Archives

It’s auto show season, and that means cities across the country–and across… We’ve already looked at how the presence of female models at car… Working for The News Wheel means…

Minnie Mouse Fleet

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What’s New on the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The 2022 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Photo: FCA The Jeep Grand Cherokee is all-new for the 2022 model year. The fifth generation of this full-size SUV has gained more powertrains, improved…

Chip Shortage Continues to Impact Auto Industry

2021 Ford Bronco Sport at the Michigan Assembly Plant Photo: Ford Auto manufacturers can’t keep up with the demand for cars. Across the country, Americans are buying cars just as…

Car Brands Archives

Automakers often sell their premium cars under a different brand, even if they’re made in the same factories and share a tremendous number of parts… For the sixth consecutive year,…

2019 Ford Ranger Raptor Archives

If you’re one of the many, many folks who was disheartened to… Ford is working to meet rising demand for its new Ford Ranger,… You know that a brand is…

EcoBoost Archives

Chances are that if your car has an Eco button, you activate… Visitors attending the upcoming Detroit Auto Show will get the chance to… In an effort to reduce pollution…

Toyota GR Yaris Archives

The Civic Type R's bigger engine should be enough to put the Toyota in its place, but the small hatch has two crucial advantages… Toyota: are you sure you can’t…

Toyota’s Hybrid Battery Warranty is Getting Even Better

Photo: Toyota Toyota has announced its hybrid battery warranty will be extended to 10 years from the date of first use or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is up…

Buick Introduces GL6 Mid-Size MPV, Excelle GX Wagon to Lineup in China for 2018

2018 Buick Verano, 2018 Buick Excelle GT, 2018 Buick Verano GS, and 2018 Buick Excelle GX Buick is General Motors’ biggest brand in China, with sales through October totaling 943,385…

5 Handy Tools for DIY Auto Mechanics

This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel may earn a small commission when you click on links and complete qualifying purchases. You can read our…

Ram 2500, 3500 Earn 2019 Vincentric Best Value in America Awards

2019 Ram 3500 Proving their value outweighs that of their competitors, the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 both drove home with a Vincentric Best Value in America award. The Ram…

[VIDEO] Rob Huebel Drives a VW Golf Through Target in New Funny or Die Ad

Rob Huebel (right) stars in this ad for the 2015 VW Golf Volkswagen has released a new video (below) promoting the 2015 Golf through Funny or Die, a website that,…

Test Track Queue

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5 Things to Consider When Choosing an RV

Photo: Izabela Mierzejewski via CC Buying an RV is an excellent option if you want to spend more time on the open road. But as there are many different types…

Ford Explorer Platinum Archives

Ford is giving its bestselling Explorer a big overhaul for 2025, making it the first under the Blue Oval to feature the Ford Digital Experience and the latest to receive…

Best Road Trip Destinations: Nashville

Photo: Derrick Brutel It’s known as Music City, the heart and home of country music. No matter where you’re coming from, Nashville speaks the universal language: music. The incredible nightlife…

Behind the Badge: The Ferocious Jaguar Emblem and What It Represents

Don’t mess with this cat! If there’s one automotive brand’s badge that perfectly imitates its company’s name, it’s the Jaguar. This leaping feline is easily one of the most recognizable…

Braking Bad: Stop Your Car Brakes from Squeaking

Hello car brake, my old friend. I’ve come to hear your squeals again. We have all been there. You buy that brand spanking new car and impress your friends as…

Nissan Aguascalientes Powertrain Plant Builds 10 Millionth Engine

The Aguscalientes Powertrain Plant manufactered its 10 millionth engine this week Yesterday, Nissan celebrated a significant milestone at its powertrain plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico: the production of the facility’s 10…

[PHOTOS] The Wait Is Over — Here’s the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Photo: Hyundai Splitting the difference between the looks and usefulness of a compact pickup and the passenger-friendly nature of a small SUV, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz has arrived. A…

Street Rod Card Game Gaudete Games review DOS Commodore racing video game box

 Added on August 31, 2018  The News Wheel Back to Post Next Image »

Hyundai Reveals Futuristic, Long-Range 2022 Ioniq 5

Photo: Hyundai Boasting close to 300 miles of available range, a stunningly angular design, and an array of cutting-edge tech features, the all-electric 2022 Ioniq 5 crossover immediately takes its…

Kurt Verlin, Writer for The News Wheel

Lexus and Toyota were comfortably in the lead as the most reliable car brands, followed by… He drove a confident, controlled race worthy of a seasoned winner… In 2023, about…

GMC Teases Redesigned Yukon and Terrain SUVs

The 2025 GMC Yukon Photo: GMC GMC is in the process of redesigning its lineup of premium SUVs, and the next two models in line for a makeover are the…

GMC Unveils the Entire AT4 Lineup

Photo: GMC Premium luxury meets off-road capability in GMC’s new lineup of AT4 vehicles. Recently the automaker announced it was expanding the AT4 lineup to include the entire family of…

I Binged the Whole ‘Fast & Furious’ Franchise – Here’s My Review

The Fate of the Furious will premiere in just a couple of days time and given that I write for a website about cars, it seemed like the perfect opportunity…

Alfa Romeo Stelvio is Truly Making a Name for Itself

The award-winning Alfa Romeo Stelvio When the Alfa Romeo Stelvio was announced, family-oriented fans of the Italian carmaker were excited. They now had the ability to own a vehicle from…

Chevy Comments on 2015 Tahoe Z71, 2015 Suburban Z71

Chevy comments on 2015 Tahoe Z71, 2015 Suburban Z71 ©GM During the launch of the 2015 Chevy Tahoe and the 2015 Chevy Suburban, Chevrolet released a number of exterior shots…

2022 Chevrolet Colorado Archives

The 2022 Colorado midsize truck is one of Chevrolet’s most adventure-friendly vehicles,… The 2022 Chevrolet Colorado delivers strong capabilities, rugged styling, and modern tech… As the eighth, and likely last,…

Recreational Vehicles Archives

If you’re looking to go camping in the winter: go south. You probably didn’t need a study to tell you that.… Dubbed “Stella Vita,” this recreational vehicle was created by…

NASCAR Ford Mustang Gets First Taste of Victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Brad Keselowski celebrates his 60th win with Team Penske and first in the Ford Mustang NASCAR Cup Series race car Photo: Ford Motor Company Well, that didn’t take long. Two…

2019 GMC Sierra 2500HD Overview

Photo: GMC Combining muscular capabilities with convenient features, the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500HD is built to handle tough jobs and heavy-duty loads with ease. The Sierra 2500HD is available in…

Chevrolet Reveals the 2018 Camaro ZL1 NASCAR Cup Race Car

Meet the new face of Chevy’s NASCAR racing For years, Chevrolet’s go-to vehicle for NASCAR racing has been the Chevrolet SS. Of course, with the discontinuation of the SS, it…

Chevy Archives

If you've been getting robocalls about your vehicle's supposedly expired warranty, you're not alone. Here are a few ways to deal with them.… After being plagued by numerous delays related…

GM India’s ACDelco Introduces Cabin Air Filter

ACDelco introduces Cabin Air Filter at ACMA Automechanika Today at the third annual ACMA Automechanika show in New Delhi, ACDelco launched its exclusive “Cabin Air Filter” product program. ACDelco, a…

5 of the Best Movies for My Ideal Drive-In Experience

Photo: distelAPPArath (Pixabay) via CC I’m of the opinion that drive-in theaters should not play new films. There are too many distractions that could take away from the movie and…

Differences between the 2020 Nissan Armada and the 2020 Pathfinder

Upon first glance, the 2020 Nissan Armada and the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder share some similarities — they’re both three-row SUVs that offer plenty of space, seating, and convenience features. However,…

Who’s That Woman in the Kyle Busch NOS Rowdy Commercial?

Who is she? About a year ago, I wrote an article about a string of commercials starring NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, promoting a new NOS Energy Drink. One of the…

Chevrolet Bolt EUV Archives

Just a few months after announcing that the Chevrolet Bolt EV would… General Motors has announced plans to end production on the Chevrolet Bolt… Chevrolet won’t just be combining the…

Passion Pit and Bastille Headline Second Mercedes-Benz Evolution Tour

The band members of Passion Pit Photo: Ariellerubin There are many ways for a company to promote a vehicle. They can show it off at an auto show. They can display it in…

infographic Archives

2018 represented a year of many changes for the automotive industry. As… Earlier this month, The News Wheel published an article about the decline… At one point in time in…

Ford Challenges Tesla Cybertruck to a Tug of War

Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of many who wants to see who would win in an “apples to apples” tug of war between the Ford F-150 and Tesla Cybertruck Photo:…