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.

Norris Wins Comfortably at Verstappenโ€™s Home Race

Photo: Peter Menzel via CC Lando Norris won the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, and given the comfortable 20-second gap he put over home favorite Max Verstappen, one would…

Toyota Secured 2,667 Patents Last Year, More Than Any Other Automaker

Photo: Toyota An annual report by the Intellectual Property Owners Association shows Toyota secured 2,667 patents in 2023. This put it 7th in the overall rankings, just ahead of Google…

Vin Diesel Drives a DeLorean in Fast to the Future Trailer

Vin Diesel is Americaโ€™s most automobile-friendly actorโ€”not only is his last name a type of fuel, but his first name is an acronym for a vehicleโ€™s identification number. And while…

Behind the Badge: The Fascinating History of the Mazda Logo

Have you ever stopped and looked at the Mazda logo? Photo: Justine Ellifrits Unless youโ€™re a graphic designer, you probably didnโ€™t realize a lot of thought goes into auto brandsโ€™…

Toyota Remains Top Automaker for Diversity in 2024

Photo: Toyota For the third year running, Toyota was ranked fourth overall in Fair360โ€™s rating of Americaโ€™s top companies for diversity, and continued to be the only automaker ranked in…

Demonstrate Good Driving Skills if You Want Your Teen Driver to be a Safe Driver

Kids tend to learn by example. So, even if you tell him to obey the speed limit, be respectful of other drivers, and drive cautiously, if heโ€™s witnessed your speed-demon…

Toyota Highlander Hybrid History

Toyota Highlander Hybrid History The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a midsize crossover SUV that is built on the Toyota Camry platform. The Highlander Hybrid uses Toyotaโ€™s Hybrid Synergy Drive technology…

Toyota Prius c History

Toyota Prius c History When the Toyota Prius c was first introduced in 2011, it was meant to offer a great city car option to consumers looking for a fuel-efficient…

3 Fall Driving Safety Tips

Photo: The News Wheel Fall may be a welcome respite from a hot summer, but it delivers a number of driving challenges. With cooler temperatures come fewer hours of daylight.…

Is the Mazda Lineup Changing for the 2025 Model Year?

The new 2025 Mazda CX-70 Photo: Mazda Thinking about buying a Mazda in the near future? Hereโ€™s what the automakerโ€™s lineup has in store for the 2025 model year. Most…

How to Save on Gas in Any Car

Photo: Andrea Piacquadio via CC U.S. gas prices are anticipated to climb to around $4 a gallon in 2024, the highest since summer of 2022. If youโ€™re wondering how to…

Verstappen and Norris Clash, Russell Cleans Up at 2024 Austrian Grand Prix

Photo: pedrik via CC Max Verstappen and Lando Norris made contact while fighting for the lead of the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix, leaving both of their Formula 1 cars with…

Hereโ€™s Why the Toyota AE86 is So Valuable

As soon as you drive a car off the dealership lot, it starts losing value โ€” that is, unless you bought a Toyota AE86 between 1984 and 1987. This unassuming…

2018 Kia Sorento Earns Spot on US News List of 21 Safest SUVs

Combining stats from the National Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the editors at U.S. News & World Report have determined the 21 Safest SUVs, and…

New Ford Focus' Head-Up Display Draws From Fighter Jet Tech

There is a very strong possibility that at some point in your life, you got behind the wheel of your vehicle and imagined yourself instead at the wheel of a…

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