Corvette Museum Gears Up to Host Hot Wheels Exhibit
Photo: David Fulmer via CC While the Corvette Museum in Bowling Greene, Kentucky may be a dream destination for auto enthusiasts, the hands-off nature of most of its exhibits may…
Chevrolet Introduces Silverado Police Pursuit Truck
Photo: Chevrolet Police departments across the U.S. will soon have a new option for highway patrolling, high-speed chases, and other law-enforcement needs: the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado Police Pursuit Vehicle. Hazard…
Automakers Could Add 26-Inch Wheels to Its Lineup
Tire in snow Photo: The News Wheel General Motors design boss Michael Simcoe said during a podcast interview that automakers could add wheels as big as 24 inches or even…
2023 Corvette Z06 Auction Raises $1 Million for Charity
Photo: Chevrolet The excitement surrounding the 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 was at an all-time high earlier this month when the first retail production model went on sale at the Barrett-Jackson…
Why is In-Car Visibility Shrinking?
I am lucky. I get to drive around what I think is an excellent car: the Chevy Volt. However, as much as I love the car (and I really do…
2021 Chevy Traverse Makes Best All-Wheel-Drive SUVs List
The 2021 Traverse Photo: Chevrolet An all-wheel-drive system improves a car’s traction and stability in different road conditions and often makes it capable of handling off-road trails. U.S. News &…
Can I Sell My Car If I Haven't Paid It Off Yet?
Photo: The News Wheel Even though you only bought your car a couple of years ago, you’re already itching to replace it. Unfortunately, you’re still making monthly payments to the…
What Is an AMBER Alert, and Why Does It Appear on Highway Signs?
This is what an AMBER Alert sign on the highway looks like,br/>Photo: Takuvia Flickr/cc If you’ve been driving down the highway and seen a description of a vehicle flash across…
FIA President Jean Todt Confused By Driver Criticism of the Halo
Photo: ITU Pictures This year, Formula One introduced a new safety device called the halo, which was made a mandatory addition to every car on the grid. Though it is…
Equipment You Need to Start a Successful Auto Repair Shop
This article is sponsored by Elevate Lifting. There will always be a need for auto repair shops, especially if one can offer competitive prices on its services. To get started…
Creative Ideas for Throwing an Adorable Car-Themed Baby Shower
There’s nothing more exciting than having a little one on the way, and a baby shower is the perfect way to share that excitement and celebrate the new addition to…
2017 Chevrolet Bolt Confirmed for Mid-2017 Launch in Mexico
In January, Chevrolet launched its Bolt EV in Canada, delivering a total of six units in its first month. This week, General Motors has confirmed that the affordable electric vehicle…
Chevrolet Offers Significant Discounts on the Cruze Prior to Its Cancellation
Now is the best time to purchase a Chevy Cruze before it inevitably leaves the Chevrolet lineup The Chevrolet Cruze is among the passenger cars that GM discontinued late last…
Formula One’s Ross Brawn Considers Turning to Gamers to Test New Rules
Ross Brawn, Formula One sporting director and former Ferrari team principal If there’s one thing hardcore gamers are really good at doing, it’s repeatedly testing the boundaries of a game’s…
National Corvette Museum Opens “Kentucky: 225 Years on the Move” Exhibit
The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is paying tribute to the history of transportation in its home state (sorry, commonwealth) with a new exhibit entitled, “Kentucky: 225 Years…
BP to Launch App to Let You Pay for Gas from Your Car (in Australia)
Image: Mike Mozart Smartphones are amazing things. As time has gone on, they have become more and more like small computers, with apps that can perform a vast number of…
GM Sales Up 6% in April on Crossover, Pickup Momentum
Photo: © General Motors General Motors had a strong month of sales in April, moving 269,056 vehicles between its Chevy, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac brands. Up 5.9% overall, GM’s gains…
Project Fiesta ST Sees What a Difference 100 Octane Makes
Project Fiesta ST takes a stock 2015 Ford Fiesta ST and fills it with 100 octane fuel It was deflating to find out that the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost loses…
A Simple Guide to Using Hand Signals While Driving [PHOTOS]
When you’re driving your car, it’s important to always alert other motorists to any actions you will be making that might affect them. Whether that’s adjusting speed or changing trajectory,…
GM Sales Rise 12.5% in September
2016 Chevy Equinox General Motors’ four US brands combined to sell 251,310 vehicles throughout the United States in September, resulting in a 12.5% year-over-year increase and bolstering the company’s sales…
Tips for Driving, Parking, and Loading on Black Friday
If there was ever an actual Hunger Games, I’m pretty positive it would look a whole lot like Black Friday. Every year on the day after Thanksgiving, millions of consumers…
Cadillac's Sales in China Increase 116%, Global Sales Rise 44% in January
Cadillac’s global sales in January were up 44.2% year-over-year as the brand delivered 29,764 around the world. This marked the eighth-straight month of double-digit year-over-year global sales growth for Cadillac,…
Florida Dog Takes Car for a Joyride
Dogs are man’s best friend, but they can’t do everything we can. One of the more obvious things is drive a car. One not-so-good boy in Florida decided to try…
GM Sells 2.6 Million Vehicles Globally in First Quarter
Today General Motors reported global sales of 2.36 million vehicles for the first quarter of 2016. According to GM, the sales results were driven by strong retail performance in the…
Distracted Driving: Wearing Headphones
Photo: SplitShire There are all kinds of distractions surrounding us while we drive. Texting, eating, and other passengers are all common distractions; campaigns to prevent distracted driving such as AT&T’s…
Mary Barra's Positive Economic Forecast for 2021
GM’s CEO Mary Barra has high hopes for 2021 Though this year has brought its fair share of economic challenges, the auto industry has experienced some key successes as it…
GM's March US Sales Live and Die on Trucks and Crossovers
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Photo: © General Motors General Motors’ March sales in the US were down 2.4% with just shy of a quarter-million deliveries. While cars of all sizes have…
GM Canada Sales Rise 13.2% in November
General Motors Canada announced that sales in November were up 13.2%, allowing the automaker to once again lead all industry sales. The Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac brands contributed a…
A Comprehensive List of Every GM Vehicle on Display at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto Show is a well-known event in the automotive world, with car makers debuting concept cars, new model years, and bringing their tried-and-true classics to the showroom floor.…
Mazda3 Named One of Autotrader's Best Cars for Dog Lovers
Photo: Nacho It seems that everyone is celebrating that most universal of holidays: National Dog Day. So, in honor of our hairy pals, Autotrader has announced its list of “Best Cars…
Chevy Confirms That One in Five Cruze Models Sold Is a Cruze Hatch
One out of five Chevy Cruzes reportedly has a fifth door One of the largest changes introduced for the 2017 Chevrolet vehicle lineup was the addition of the Chevrolet Cruze…
GM Canada Delivers 15 Percent Increase in June
The 2015 GMC Canyon was yet again a major contributor to a big month for GM Canada Photo: © General Motors General Motors’ four core brands combined for sales of…
Columbus Pilots Prenatal Trip Assistance Program
Pregnant women and new mothers in Columbus, Ohio can soon benefit from the latest initiative of the Smart Columbus program. The Prenatal Trip Assistance (PTA) project uses an app to…
Cadillac's Global Sales Rise 32.8% in November
2017 Cadillac CT6 Cadillac reported global sales totaling 30,849 units in November, up 32.8% year-over-year. November marked Cadillac’s sixth straight month of double digit sales growth and its fifth consecutive…
The Best Car-Themed IGTV Shows to Watch During Christmas Break
Have you tuned into IGTV yet? It’s almost Christmas and if you’re like me, you’re planning out what to watch on TV while you’re away from work for a few…
Donald Trump May Make Your Car a Silent Ninja
So, here’s a thing: thanks to the Trump administration’s heavy emphasis on deregulation, it is entirely possible that President Trump may create a varied and nation-wide near-silent electric ninja cars,…
Enterprise Teams up With Princess Anna for New Commercial
Princess Anna of Disney’s Frozen franchise is no stranger to adventure. To help the animated royalty and you conquer life’s transportation problems, Enterprise is launching an ad campaign with Anna’s…
2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Priced at $40,995
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 will become available in spring 2017 General Motors has finally released pricing details for the 2017 Colorado ZR2 and it will cost substantially less than…
5 Best Car-Related Roadside Attractions in the US
Cadillac Ranch Photo: Neal Wellons One of the many reasons that road trips are so appealing is because they give you an opportunity to see some of the greatest roadside attractions…
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Enter to Win 2 Tickets to the New York International Auto Show
The 2017 New York International Auto Show opens up to the public on April 14th through April 23rd at the Javits Center in NYC. There’s going to be an exciting…
Top 10 Rainy Day Activities for Car Geeks
If you’re a true gearhead, you view the weekend as a prime time for attending car shows, going on joy rides, or working on your car in the driveway. Unfortunately,…
Book Review: 'American Muscle Cars: A Full-Throttle History' Delightfully Recounts an Automotive Legacy
Whenever someone talks about American cars, it is hard not to think of a roaring engine packed into a mid-size car– whether a Dodge Charger or a ’60s Shelby Mustang–what…
Is It Safe to Leave Your Dog in the Truck Bed? (Spoiler: Nope)
Photo:Tina Nord If you are a dog owner and a truck driver, it might seem like a no-brainer to let your dog ride in your truck bed when you go…
Marijuana Breathalyzer in the Works in Washington
Despite the belief held by some that smoking pot even once will turn normal people into depraved and murderous degenerates (thanks, Reefer Madness!), the movement to legalize recreational and medicinal…
New Jersey Dog Learns How To Honk
If there is one message that we have always been consistent about on The News Wheel, it’s to never, ever, ever leave your pets in the car. This is especially…
Good Housekeeping Names Mazda3 'Best Compact' Car of 2016
Awards just keep pouring in for Mazda, as Good Housekeeping has named the Mazda3 the “Best Compact” car for 2016, as a part of its collaborative project with Car and…
Which Chevrolet Cars and SUVs Have the Most Cargo Space?
The 2021 Suburban leads Chevy SUVs and cars with 144.7 cubic feet of total cargo space Photo: Chevrolet How much stuff do you need your new vehicle to hold? Basing…
GM Shines in J.D. Power 2020 Sales Satisfaction Index
2021 GMC Canyon Denali Photo: General Motors All four General Motors brands placed well ahead of their segment average in the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index Study. GMC…
[QUIZ] How Many of These GM SUVs Can You Name?
For car enthusiasts like our team at The News Wheel, challenging yourself to identify car models can be a fun road trip game (especially when we go to the Chicago Auto…
Hamilton Equals Schumacher's Pole Record and Prevails in Belgium
From left: Vettel, Hamilton, and Ricciardo on the 2017 Belgian Grand Prix podium Formula One was back after the summer break at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium, where fans…
