The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


Ways to Nurture & Encourage Your Child's Love of Cars

Every child is obsessed with some subject when they’re young. Whether it’s dinosaurs, superheroes, trains, or Santa Claus, this infatuation can consume their conversations and playtime. They’ll practically eat, breathe,…

Subaru Says Goodbye to the Legacy Sedan

The 2025 Subaru Legacy will be the last one Photo: Subaru Like so many other sedans in recent years, the end of the road is almost here for the Subaru…

2025 Subaru Forester Pricing and Availability Details

2025 Subaru Forester Touring Photo: Subaru The Forester has been a vital part of the Subaru lineup since 1997. It’s often the go-to SUV for those wanting a bit more…

History of Rat Fink: The Crazed, Grotesque Creation of a Hot Rod Enthusiast

You’ve probably seen this green menace before, but do you know what it is? La Tête Krançien via CC Over the years, the hot rod community has developed its own…

chevrolet suv Archives

The Chevrolet Equinox enters the 2025 model year with a restyled exterior,… With its roomy three-row layout, midsize build, and tech-packed interior, the Traverse… Chevrolet’s popular three-row Traverse SUV is…

compact SUV Archives

The Chevrolet Equinox enters the 2025 model year with a restyled exterior,… The Buick Envision has been extensively redesigned for 2024, showcasing fresh interior… If you’re in the market for…

Should You Buy a Travel Trailer or Motorhome?

Travel trailers and motorhomes are two of the major types of recreational vehicles. The former must be towed by another vehicle, while the latter is self-powered. Choosing the right type…

15 Fun Facts About Trucks and Trucking

Photo: Raymondclarkeimages via CC In Honor of National Truck Drivers Appreciation Week, here are 15 cool facts about trucks, truckers, and the industry. 1)  Only 6% of truck drivers are…

Truck Drivers Gain Much-Deserved Recognition During Pandemic

A truck driver Photo: Veronica538 via CC While the coronavirus pandemic is forcing many to stay at home, there are still quite a few workers that have to brave the…

Best Road Trip Destinations: New Orleans

Bourbon Street New Orleans, Louisiana, is famous for its delicious Cajun food, unique architecture, music scene, and colorful festivals. No matter where you’re driving from, the Big Easy is worth…

Driver Zen: 5 Yoga Techniques for a Calmer Commute

Photo: Raysonho While it’s fun to curve along back roads or on miles of highway on a road trip, commutes can be more of a headache than a joy ride.…

Geely and Lawrence Stroll in Talks of Taking Over Aston Martin

This article is sponsored by CarIndigo. Will Aston Martin soon have new ownership? Photo: Aston Martin Chinese automaker Geely is thinking of buying a stake in British sports car manufacturer…

Nissan Needs To Bring Its Camping Vans to America

Nissan is part of the global Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, which basically means that we American customers are used to not getting all of the vehicles that Nissan builds. For instance, the…

Chevy Trailblazer Makes Best Cars for Camping List

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer ACTIV Photo: Chevrolet Summer, fall, or, for those very brave, winter camping trips will help you embrace and appreciate the great outdoors while making memories with your…

Lewis Hamilton Wins 2016 United States Grand Prix

On the podium, from left to right: Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton, and Daniel Ricciardo. Lewis Hamilton did everything he could at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, though…

Top 10 States for Winter Camping

Photo: Tatiana Syrikova via Pexels Researchers from Outdoorsy have put together a list of the top states for warm weather winter camping. Though winter is now creeping around the corner,…

Living His Best Life: This Guy Sold Everything, Bought an RV, and Travels the Country Rescuing Dogs

For all of the animal lovers out there, Lee Asher’s life may sound like a dream come true. And maybe it is. Asher travels the country in an RV called…

New National Park Service App Makes RV Travel Easy

Yosemite National Park Photo: Edward Stovakovic via CC The National Park Service has launched a new mobile app that makes planning visits to any of its 423 parks a lot…

Camping Expected to Remain Hugely Popular in 2021

Photo: Pars Sahin via CC Camping got a big boost in popularity over the course of 2020, and it’s not about to stop in 2021. According to Kampgrounds of America’s…

Stats: 2020 is the Year of the RV

Photo: Patrick Hendry via CC Since May, there were signs that the RV industry wasn’t just surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, but possibly even thriving in it. By July, retailers and…

4 Steps to Buying a Used RV

Photo: Kojiro Inui via Unsplash As we wrote about in May, the average new RV buyer earns more than 87 percent of American households. In other words, new RVs are…

British Truck Driver Fined For Salad

From scattered Skittles on the roadway, runaway unicorns, and baby getaway drivers, the staff of The News Wheel has heard of a lot of vehicular crimes in our tenure covering…

4 Ways to Prioritize Your Health On a Road Trip

A road trip is a chance to throw caution to the wind (in theory, of course) and embrace the open road. It’s synonymous with fun, freedom, and sometimes really horrible…

4 Ways to Be a Better Passenger

Being a passenger in a car is certainly not as stressful as being the driver, but you still have some important responsibilities, whether you’re sitting in the front or back…

Hamilton Wins in Mexico Amidst Heated Controversy

Lewis Hamilton (left) and Nico Rosberg (right) celebrate on the podium The 2016 Mexican Grand Prix perfectly exemplified why someone might watch Formula 1 not just for the racing but…

GMC Terrain History

Photo: Hammer51012 via CC The GMC Terrain SUV was introduced to the market right before General Motors decided to discontinue the Pontiac brand in 2010. Since its introduction, the Terrain…

Explained: Downforce, Slipstream & Dirty Air

“Slipstream” and “dirty air” are two terms that are often used in the context of high-downforce, open-wheel racing, but rarely outside of it. Moreover, the terms can often confuse those…

gmc history Archives

For more than 30 years, the GMC Yukon has provided bold style,… The GMC Terrain SUV was introduced to the market right before General… GMC has provided support and vehicle…

Behind the Badge: Revealing the Secrets of Pontiac's Emblem

It’s a shame the defunct Pontiac brand didn’t make it out of the Great Recession. After developing a hundred-year legacy of stylish, affordable vehicles, the automaker’s doors were closed by…

2021 GMC Terrain Gets its Denali Trim Back

After a brief delay, the 2021 Terrain’s Denali trim is finally about to enter production Photo: GMC Back in the summer of 2020, it was revealed that the then-upcoming 2021…

2022 GMC Terrain Lineup Features Refreshed Design

2022 GMC Terrain SLT Photo: GMC The GMC Terrain lineup has plenty in store for the 2022 model year, including the first-ever AT4 trim and the luxurious Denali option. With…

Toyota Invests $1.7 Million in STEM Diversification

Photo: Toyota Motor North America Toyota is investing $1.7 million and teaming up with three Kentucky colleges to create a new scholarship program that will increase engineering opportunities for underrepresented…

RV parks Archives

If your goal is not to camp but to travel to a destination and experience what it has to offer, consider that camping may not be the cheapest option… For…

New Model Alert: Meet the All-New 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ SUV

Photo: Cadillac Cadillac is surging forward with its electric lineup. First it was the all-electric LYRIQ and then came the Escalade IQ, an EV version of the classic large SUV.…

Electronic Artists Record Ford-Inspired Songs For Movement Festival

Ted Krisko (one half of Ataxia) and Matt Abbot (Secrets) visit the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant Because, hey, why not, everyone else is doing it, Ford has teamed up once…

Giving Thanks for Giving Back: Ford Gifts 2018 Ford Expedition to Harvey-Affected Houston Pastor

Ford Motor Company, in an effort to make things a bit easier on someone who gives back a great deal to his community, recently bestowed the gift of a brand-new…

Tips for Choosing an RV Campsite

Photo: Lance Anderson via CC Whether you’re camping overnight in the local countryside or traveling thousands of miles to your destination, choosing the right RV campsite is key to having…

Buick Enlists Supermodel To Demonstrate How To Incorporate Yoga Into Daily Driving

Supermodel Bar Refaeli is the star of Buick’s new Happiness Body Shop video Photo: Buick via YouTube As part of its promotion for the 24 Hours of Happiness Test Drive program,…

How to Locate The Cheapest Gas In Your Area

Photo: The News Wheel Finding the best price on gas can be tricky, especially if you’re on a road trip and are unfamiliar with the area. The following apps and…

How to Stay Friends During and After a Road Trip

Summer road trip Photo: Avinash Patel via Pexels There’s nothing quite like a road trip with friends. Uninterrupted time in an enclosed space to rekindle your friendship while taking in…

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing employees

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Why Do Highway & Road Repairs Take So Long?

Our society is all about speed. The faster you can accomplish something, the better. Food service is faster, internet is faster, cars are faster, and children are growing up faster.…

Red Bull Approach to Honda ‘Opposite’ of McLaren

Red Bull Racing says it has been “really encouraged” by the recent progress of Honda, its 2019 Formula One engine partner, and that it will adopt a different approach to…

12 Must-Visit Automotive Factory Tours in the United States

One of the best ways to get excited about the automotive industry is seeing the state-of-the-art technology in action. Across the United States, behind-the-scenes tours are offered by many of the…

Tips to Organize and Tame Your Car’s Clutter

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Some days there seems to be no end to your time on the road. Shuttling back and forth from work, school, activities, and errands keeps you…

McLaren-Mercedes MP4/13 Engine

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What You Need to Know Before Going Off-Road

Photo: Pixabay Now is the perfect time to get outdoors and explore nature, and nothing is more adrenaline-pumping than heading off-road with your crew. Getting off the boring pavement and…

What Are the Differences Between the GMC Acadia and the Chevrolet Traverse?

The 2024 GMC Acadia Photo: GMC The GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse have been fully redesigned for 2024, and these three-row family SUVs have a lot in common. They sit…

Oakville Assembly Plant Archives

Ford will begin manufacturing Super Duty trucks at its Oakville Assembly Complex… The recently inked CA$1.95 billion deal between Ford Motor Company of Canada… To the surprise of few, Ford…

Michigan Assembly Plant Archives

For the sixth year in a row, Ford is America’s top automaker… You’ve been waiting 25 years and counting, pinching yourself every time you… Ford on Tuesday announced plans to…