The News Wheel editorial team

The News Wheel editorial team


Rules of the Road Courteous Passengers Should Follow

There are rules you should know (and follow) if you want to stay in the good graces of the driver when you’re sitting shotgun or in the back seat. Car…

Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Allowed to Stay on Belle Isle

Ryan Hunter-Reay races in a Chevrolet at the 2012 Detroit Grand Prix Photo: Nic Redhead The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix can stay on Belle Isle. Race organizers agreed to pay…

Jimmy Fallon Races Through New York in Bizarre New Universal Studios Ride

Not the theme park ride that guests deserve, nor the one that they really need Photo: Universal Orlando Resort Back in 2009, Disney was unsurprisingly the king of the hill…

Ford Europe Sales Increase 4% in November as New Fiesta Ramps Up, Kuga Delivers Strong Sales

Ford Kuga Ford delivered a total of 108,100 vehicles in November across its traditional Euro 20 markets, good for a 4% year-over-year increase. Ford’s Euro 20 passenger vehicle sales totaled…

Hyundai Takes Home Two Editors' Choice Honors from Car and Driver

Hyundai received several honors earlier this week, notably for the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq and the 2018 Hyundai Accent. These vehicles, both sedans of varying sizes, were honored with two of Car and…

Universal Studios Provides a Behind-the-Scenes Look at its Upcoming “Fast & Furious: Supercharged” Attraction

“One last ride” to end your day at Universal Studios Universal Studios Florida is considered to be one of the premier family destinations in the country. Now, a famous on-screen…

Competitive Compact Crossovers: 2018 Nissan KICKS vs. Toyota CH-R vs. Hyundai Kona vs. Mazda CX-3

While they may look similar on the outside, each of these four compact crossovers offer a variety of benefits In April, Ford announced it would begin to phase out production…

Man Cave Archives

There’s a reason that practically every candle created these days resembles some… While many people dismiss it as not really a room of the… Cars, especially luxury or vintage models,…

Hyundai's Year in Review: The Automaker's Highlights from 2017

2017 been a game-changing year for Hyundai. Despite facing a decrease in sales this year, the automaker has announced big plans and model changes that are aimed to improve the…

Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy Opens at Disney's Hollywood Studios on March 31

Ka-Chow about that? If you wanted to learn how to be a high-speed racer, who would be the best candidate for your teacher? Dale Earnhardt Jr.? Danica Patrick? What about…

Nissan Uses Radar to Peek Under Cars

Lately, many car manufacturers have been producing systems to warn and help stop vehicles if the car in front of them suddenly slows or stops—many have even promised systems to…

Driving 101: What To Do When You See a Funeral Procession

You’ve probably seen a long line of cars following a hearse at some point in your life, whether you were driving or just a passenger. But what are the rules,…

Canadian PM Stephen Harper Awfully Proud of Camaro that’s Leaving Canada

In the Canadian Conservative Party’s latest campaign ad for the reelection of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, we see a montage of news stories that broke during Harper’s time in office,…

Is Back to the Future Coming Back to Universal Studios?

Could a new Back to the Future Ride be on its way to Universal Studios? Photo: Ryutaro Koma Great Scott! We’ve traveled back to 1989, when rumors of a Back…

Deadpool Comics Tossed Across Ohio Highway

It’s no secret that America depends on semi trucks to get a lot of goods where they belong fairly quickly. When they get into accidents, however, the roads can become…

Ford Vignale Archives

The idea that a minivan (or people mover or MPV or soccer… Here’s a dream scenario for you: hanging out in beautiful Northern Spain,… Ford reached a seven-year high for…

2019 ZR1 Will Be 15th Corvette to Pace Indianapolis 500

The 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 will pace this year’s Indianapolis 500 For the 15th time since 1978, a Corvette will be the official pace car for the Indianapolis 500. The…

2016 Scion FR-S model overview rear exterior

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subaru loves to care Archives

The Cooper Health Sciences campus in Camden is home to Cooper University… For the sixth consecutive year, Subaru has partnered with The Leukemia &… Subaru has a long history of…

Ford Mondeo Vignale Pre-Orders Begin This Month

Ford is accepting orders for its luxurious Mondeo Vignale Ford is taking a decidedly upscale approach with the Ford Mondeo Vignale, the first in a line of products that will…

Honda December Sales Cap Off Automaker’s Best Year Ever

The Honda CR-V retained its title of “America’s bestselling SUV” in 2015 The Happy Honda Days were good to American Honda Motor Co.—not only did the brand enjoy its best-ever…

If GM Doesn’t Sell Opel, It Could Go All-Electric

That would mean a lot more of these guys News recently broke that General Motors was in talks with PSA Group, which owns Peugeot, Citroën, and DS, to sell its…

Shirtless San Francisco Man Defecates and Urinates on Police Car

SFPD: Keeping the streets of San Francisco and their cars clean Photo: Daily News It seems that criminals have recently picked up a new pastime: pooping in or on police…

Whose Fault Are Distracted Emergency Vehicle Accidents?

More and more accidents are being caused by distracted drivers operating emergency vehicles Photo:Erik Underbjerg On the heels of AAA’s study concerning regarding the most distracting voice-activated in-car systems, discussion is growing…

A First-Timer’s Guide to Monster Jam: What to Expect at Your First Monster Truck Show

When I was told that I had the opportunity to attend a monster truck show for work, I was… a bit hesitant, to say the least. Having never experienced a monster…

Subaru Reports November Sales

Photo: Subaru Subaru of America recently announced its sales figures for November. While they continue to reflect the widespread challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, they also continue to…

New Toyota Multimedia System Has a Virtual Assistant

Photo: Toyota Toyota has unveiled its next-generation multimedia system, which will feature a virtual assistant, over-the-air updates, and user profiles. More than 400 dedicated team members and business partners collaborated…

2016 Toyota Mirai Archives

While many automakers are concentrating on releasing all the crossovers or taking… The Toyota Mirai is a remarkable vehicle. Fueled by hydrogen, the Mirai… Toyota was mighty proud when it…

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5 Differences Between Stock and Performance Exhausts

This article is sponsored by Empire Performance. If you have been thinking about changing up your stock exhaust with a performance exhaust, you will first need to know the biggest…

EU To Actually Get Ability To Check Up on Member State Car Emissions Tests

When it comes to testing its vehicles, it’s probably safe to say that, until lately, the European Union would not be classified as “tough.” Instead, the EU has long used…

germany Archives

General Motors’ decision to idle several of its North American plants is… Once upon a time, in the district of Westonnen in Werl, a… While all new drivers must complete…

2016 CX-9 dashboard

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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Archives

It used to be standard for cars to have long metal whip… The 2021 Silverado 1500 gets most of the attention in Chevrolet’s truck… The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail…

Guide to 2024 Chevrolet Equinox Trim Levels

2024 Chevrolet Equinox RS in Radiant Red Tintcoat Photo: Chevrolet The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox is known for being a family vehicle, but thanks to its versatile design, it’s also excellent…

5 Most Common Types of Mufflers/Silencers

Most vehicle owners are well aware of the importance of a muffler or silencer. However, if you’re not sure of their purpose, you should know that a muffler or silencer…

The Car Connection Archives

It’s a five-peat for the Chrysler Pacifica as it earns Best Minivan… The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester has been named the “Best Car to… It’s shaping up to be the…

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tailpipe Archives

How do you know when your vehicle needs its exhaust system replaced?… If you drive a sportier car, it might have two tailpipes poking… Imagined conversation: “Hey man, that’s a…

affordable used cars Archives

Buying a used car is a great way to save money on… If you’re shopping for a car and are constrained by a tight… If you’re considering buying a used…

Ford Transit Custom PHEV Will Deliver 31 Miles of Zero-Emissions Driving

Ford last month revealed its Transit Custom PHEV, a groundbreaking plug-in hybrid van that will offer zero-emissions driving for up to 31 miles and will deliver a maximum range of…

Art Car Archives

This year is the 10th anniversary of Lexus’ F performance sub-brand, and… BMW is all about supporting the art world, from its Art Cars… Everyone who remembers the original Law…

Car Tech Explained: Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

Chevrolet added Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility to 14 vehicles for the 2016 model year Photo: © General Motors With the introduction of the iPhone and Android smartphone in…

IIHS Study Says Broader Implementation of Alcohol Interlocks Needed

States that require DUI offenders to install an alcohol interlock into their vehicle show a decreasing number of vehicular fatalities, according to a recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway…

Ford ‘Built for America’ Campaign Celebrates Workers

The Ford “Built for America” campaign spotlights the role of American workers during the pandemic Photo: Ford In preparation for the relaunch of North American manufacturing on Monday, Ford is…

New Ford Police Interceptor Utility is a Fuel-Sipping, Pursuit-Rated Hybrid

Ford has made innovation a habit when it comes to its law enforcement officer vehicle lineup, and the introduction of the all-new Police Interceptor Utility is just the latest example.…

Streaming Archives

Netflix's "BoJack Horseman" may have ended its six-season in 2020, but it's still got a lot to say, and driving plays a significant role.… Netflix is home to tons of…

What Are the Differences Between the Chevy Trax and the Chevy Trailblazer?

Photo: Chevrolet The 2022 Trax and 2022 Trailblazer are Chevrolet’s two smallest SUVs. That doesn’t mean they’re identical, though — these models diverge when it comes to size, powertrain options,…

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Ford Bringing 50 New Vehicles to China by 2025, Including 8 New SUVs, 15 Electrified Vehicles, and Five New Locally-Built Vehicles

(From left to right): Jason Luo, Chairman and CEO, Ford China; Jim Hackett, CEO, Ford Motor Company; Bill Ford, Executive Chairman, Ford Motor Company; and Peter Fleet, Group Vice President…