The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team

A reference for both professionals and enthusiasts, The NewsWheel has been covering the latest news in the global automotive industry since 2019. From Toyota to Ford and the major German brands, discover the trends and reviews of gasoline, hybrid, and electric cars, as well as all the latest automotive information.

wi-fi Archives

I am always drawn to and inspired by books that celebrate theโ€ฆ Actress. Inventor. Scientist. Beauty. All of these words can be used toโ€ฆ It will be rather difficult to…

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Archives

Owners of Toyota hybrids are keeping their cars longer than owners of any other nameplates. Here's what makes Toyota special.โ€ฆ Since its founding in 1996, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana has…

Ford Hybrids Archives

In May, Ford announced that one of its Michigan plants will changeโ€ฆ The Ford Bronco is not hitting the market until next year. However,โ€ฆ Ford announced this week that it…

2014 Audi Q5 Overview

For the 2014 model year, the Q5 has seen a few updates to its powertrain including a powerful turbodiesel model and an increase in power to the 2.0T base model.…

midsize sedan Archives

Like so many other sedans in recent years, the end of theโ€ฆ Buickโ€™s robust sedan lineup for the Chinese market recently welcomed a newโ€ฆ According to the J.D. Power 2021…

3 Leadfoot Ladies that Improved Automotive With Their Inventions

Here atย The News Wheel, we like to celebrate leadfoot ladies that pave the way for women in the automotive industry. Automotive is a largely male-dominated industry, but women have contributed…

2015 Chevy Vehicles Will Feature OnStar 4G LTE and AppShop

In the early going of this weekโ€™s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Chevrolet was quick to drop a bombshell on attendees: Chevyโ€™s 2015 lineup will feature built-in OnStar…

IIHS Names 2015 Hyundai Genesis Top Safety Pick +

IIHS Names 2015 Hyundai Genesis Top Safety Pick + Safety is no longer an option in vehicles. With safety regulations getting more stringent as new technologies develop, keeping up must…

Chevy Express Archives

For GM fans, itโ€™s probably not surprising that the Silverado and Sierraโ€ฆ Meet Chevroletโ€™s answer to the conventional cargo van: the 2018 Express Cargo,โ€ฆ Customers asked and Chevrolet listened. According…

Toyota Sienna Enters 2019 Model Year with Apple CarPlay

Photo: Toyota Toyota has revealed the new 2019 Sienna minivan, which will now finally come with Apple CarPlay technology in addition to Amazon Alexa, an all-wheel drive option for the…

Study: Carmakers Wouldnโ€™t Advertise Their EVs; Me: Of Course, Why Would They Have?

We have talked about advertisements of electric cars and how automakers donโ€™t seem to want to put a lot of effort into them. Now, seemingly, we have some validation in…

Ford Paris Climate Accord Archives

Mere days after the United States formally withdrew from the Paris Climateโ€ฆ Ford Motor Company released its 20th Sustainability Report this month, part aโ€ฆ Ford Motor Company on Wednesday released…

2019 Veloster Joins Hyundai's Lineup of IIHS Top Safety Picks

Photo: Hyundai The 2019 Veloster hatchback recently became the 11th Hyundai vehicle to win recognition for its crash prevention and mitigation features from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. After…

Americans Are Keeping Their Cars Longer, Contrary to Analysts' Expectations

Photo: davocano The 2008 economic crisis was not kind to the majority of Americans, including automobile manufacturers. Sales dipped, bailouts were received by some, popular model lines were cancelled, and…

Ford Using Neuroscience to Track Signs of Driver Fatigue

Photo: Ford It was only a matter of time before Ford tried to get into your brain. The automaker is working with neuroscientists to figure out better means to detect…

GM Collabs With PG&E to Reimagine EVs as Backup Power Sources

Photo: Chevrolet General Motors and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recently announced that they would collaborate to reimagine how customers could use GM electric vehicles as on-demand power sources…

2015 Kia K900 Price Lowers with New Trim

The 2015 Kia K900 base price just got lower LeBron Jamesโ€™ endorsement of the K900 may have increased the public perception of Kia, but it hasnโ€™t done a whole heck…

Ford Maverick Could Be Next Big Brand Icon

The all-new 2022 Ford Maverick may introduce a new icon to the Blue Ovalโ€™s portfolio Photo: Ford Ford is a brand that contains multitudes. While the Blue Oval itself carries…

Ford North American Production Restart Postponed Indefinitely

Photo: Ford After announcing plans to push back its planned restart of North American production to April 6, Ford on Monday said that it will further delay the reopening of…

Toyota Is Officially Making a 207-Horsepower Yaris Hot Hatch

We knew from outside sources that Toyota would build a Yaris hot hatch, but the automakerโ€™s official announcement has only made us even more impatient for the car to launch.…

6 Routine Car Maintenance Tips

Photo: The News Wheel The feeling of sitting behind the wheel of a brand-new car is hard to beat. For the first few months, youโ€™re getting used to new amenities…

2018 Dodge Charger Overview

While the Dodge Challenger might be the brandโ€™s most often-discussed model, it is routinely outsold by its smaller cousin: the Dodge Charger. The Charger offers a similar drive and performance,…

FCA Says “Nyet” to Future Fiat Sales in Russia

Goodbye, Russia, itโ€™s been nice. But we wonโ€™t missโ€ฆ all the ice. Fiat Chrysler Automobilesย tends to do relatively well, year after year, throughoutย most of Europe. One exception to this trend…

Heavy Incentives and Discounts Are Helping to Fuel Record New Truck Sales

Chevy and Ram are delivering some major incentives so as to clear out their inventory of 2018 truck models before the arrival of their 2019 counterparts Drivers are purchasing pickup…

Second-Generation Ford Raptor Wins 2017 AutoGuide.com Truck of the Year Trophy

The second-gen Raptor features a high-performance EcoBoost engine and 10-speed automatic gearbox The awards just keep rolling in for the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor. Having already won the Four Wheeler…

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