Linda Gooden Appointed to GM Board of Directors
Linda Gooden © General Motors General Motors announced today that it has elected Linda Gooden to its board of directors. Gooden is a former executive vice president of Lockheed Martin,…
SLS AMG GT FINAL EDITION: Going Out with a Bang
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT FINAL EDITION: going out with a bang. When taken at face value, the word “final” doesn’t hold much meaning: three films have passed since Freddy…
The Top 3 Rest Stops in the United States
Photo: Francesco Paggiaro If you have plans to take an epic road trip across the United States, it’s a good idea to map out your journey and find some great…
How to Make Your Car Look Way Cooler for Under $100 Total
Face it—your car isn’t a classic, it’s just old and boring. While you’d like to drive a sportier, more appealing vehicle, your bank account simply won’t allow it. However, that…
Road Trip Pit Stops: 4 Unique Hotels in North Carolina
Buffalo Photo: Sosanna With gorgeous beaches and the Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina is a popular destination for a reason. While you road trip here, stay at one of these…
What Non-Owner Car Insurance Is and Why You Might Need It
Auto insurance carriers offer an array of policy types to suit different circumstances Auto insurance isn’t just for car owners. It turns out that there’s a special kind of coverage…
HondaJet Elite Has a Toilet With Seatbelts
On the ground, Honda is well known for building safe cars, all of which definitely have seatbelts. And while its line of private aircrafts also have seatbelts, they had always…
GM Commits $350 Million to Production of New Cruze in Mexico
2015 Chevy Cruze Photo: © General Motors General Motors Mexico announced Monday that it will invest $350 million USD into its manufacturing facility in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, to support production…
Chevy Performance Parts for 2017 Camaro, Cruze Hatch, and Silverado Unveiled Ahead of SEMA
2017 Chevy Camaro SS featuring Chevrolet Performance Parts In advance of this week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Chevy has just unveiled its latest batch of performance parts and accessories,…
Could Kit Harington and Tom Hiddleston be the Heralds of a New Age of Car Advertising?
The way women are treated in the car buying process is a frequent topic here at The News Wheel. While women majorly contribute to 85% of car buying decisions, most…
History of the Chevrolet Traverse
Photo: order_242 via CC Since 2008, the Chevy Traverse has been a popular option in the SUV segment. Offering plenty of space, elevated style, and advanced tech, the Traverse will…
Former GM CEO Akerson: Trump “Lacks the Competence” to Be President
Former General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson: “I’ve always voted Republican. Until now.” There are many things that could be said about Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Just reading…
Women Key in Developing Mustang Mach-E Hands-Free System
Photo: Ford Motor Company The team behind the development of a new hands-free driving technology offered on the upcoming Mustang Mach-E is earning attention not just for its creation, but…
Fifth-Gen Chevy Camaro Offers Most Bang for the Buck—Literally
The 2015 Camaro Commemorative Edition ©GM A recent Autoblog article took the concept of getting the most “bang for your buck” very literally, by comparing the price and horsepower of…
São Paulo to Build Greenest Highway Viaduct You Have Ever Seen
What do you do with an ugly piece of architecture? There seems to be one spot in most big cities where, through neglect or happenstance, something built for the city…
Why Blind Spot Mirrors Are Worth Your Money
Blind spot mirrors are a crucial part of vehicle safety When purchasing a car, many are skeptical of car accessories. It’s a big commitment to buy a new car so…
Here's Why School Buses Are Yellow
As the new school year begins, America’s streets are once again filled with the eye-catching yellow buses that transport students to their classes. But why are these vehicles all the…
Netflix Announces New Series Where Sleeper Cars Will Race Supercars for Bragging Rights
Netflix has announced a new series called “Fastest Car” that will probably be very bad. The premise is interesting—sleeper cars race supercars for bragging rights—but the trailer has already given…
2017 Chevrolet SS Overview
For 2017, “SS” stands for swan song, as this will be the last year that the 2017 Chevrolet SS is available for purchase. With General Motors shutting down production of all…
New Ohio Distracted Driving Law Targets Paw and Order
So you are telling me you cannot scratch my ears today because it’s a distraction? Woof you! Photo: Alan Levine A new Ohio distracted driving law is taking aim at…
4 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Displays in Wisconsin
Seeing festive light displays is one of the very best things about the holiday season. One of the traditions that has remained through the pandemic due to its natural social…
These Are Some of the Most Unique Christmas Car Decorations You’ll See This Year
JINGLE BELLS! JINGLE BELLS! JINGLE ALL THE WAYYYYYY!!! Photo: MGM/UA Entertainment Co. Tomorrow is the first day of November. If you’re like me, that means it’s the beginning of the…
Spotted: 2015 Corvette Z06 on the Highway
Spotted: 2015 Corvette Z06 on the highway The 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 was unmasked at the North American International Auto Show, but that, of course, was not the final product.…
Death of the Drive-In: An American Classic Lost in the Modern World
What happened to the drive-in? The first recorded instance of a drive-in theater was Theatre de Guadalupe, which opened in Las Cruces, New Mexico, in 1915. It was quickly renamed…
GM Vehicles Comprise Top Half of 10 Most American Cars List
The 2015 Buick Enclave was named the most American car on the market AutoBlog has put together a list of the 10 Most American Cars on the market, determined by…
Detroit Auto Show Showcases Dresses Made from Material Used in Car Interiors
Fashion designer Janna Coumoundouros (left) created the interesting dresses made from Inteather Have you ever looked at the dashboard in your car and thought that material would be great for…
Two Chevy Models Named to 2021 Best Muscle Cars List
2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible and coupe models Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Corvette are fun-to-drive performance beasts, representing the muscle car segment well since their debuts. It’s…
The News Wheel Editors: Celebrity Road Trip Buddies
The News Wheel Automotive News Staff Who you travel with can be more important than where you travel to. And, while average folk seldom get the opportunity to travel with…
Cadillac Touts Mixed-Manufacturing for New CT6
© General Motors In order to build its range-topping CT6 sedan, Cadillac will employ a number of advanced mixed-material manufacturing techniques to ensure that its new flagship is lighter, more…
Electric Ford Mustang-Inspired SUV Debuts Nov. 17
The latest teaser sketch for the Mach E, which debuts on Nov. 17 Photo: Ford Motor Company Months of speculation and anticipation will finally come to a head on Nov.…
Road Trip Pit Stops: 4 Unique Hotels in Kentucky
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill Photo: Sailko Whether you’re taking a road trip through Kentucky to explore Mammoth Cave or visit a city, like Lexington, be sure to book a…
Tensions Rise Ahead of EPA Emissions-Rule Public Hearings
Things are getting tense in the discussion of the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed emissions-rule rollback. The EPA is holding public hearings this week. Ahead of these, Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy…
New AAA Survey Finds That Public Trust in Self-Driving Cars Is on a Rapid Decline
Following a fatal crash involving a self-driving Uber vehicle, public trust in autonomous technology is on a rapid decline Earlier this year, a self-driving Uber vehicle struck and killed a…
Valukas Report Puts GM in the Right Direction
Mary Barra makes a statement following the release of the Valukas report. The General Motors ignition switch recall has plagued new CEO, Mary Barra, ever since her appointment in late…
British Women Face Assault At Red Lights
Photo: Pixar As a woman, there are many things that I have to do to protect myself. If I am walking alone in the dark and there are few people…
Red Bull & Toro Rosso Announce 2020 Driver Lineup
Thai-British racing driver Alexander Albon will stay with Red Bull Racing in 2020 Photo: Red Bull Racing Red Bull Racing and its sister team Scuderia Toro Rosso have both confirmed…
Study: Seriously, Everybody, Relax About Electric Vehicle Range
Electric vehicles have always had one problem in the eyes of drivers—what many news outlets have dubbed “range anxiety.” Many people, when confronted with the somewhat limited range of the…
Helen Mirren Lobbying Hard for Role in Next Fast and Furious Film
Helen Mirren runs a 1.52.8 lap on Top Gear Dame Helen Mirren may have already won an Academy Award, a Tony, three Golden Globes, and four Emmys, but she still…
3 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Displays in New Jersey
The Garden State boasts a menagerie of magical lights during the Christmas season. However, winters in New Jersey can turn frigid, which can thwart outdoor plans. Stay warm and dry…
6 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Displays in Tennessee
Photo: Carina One via CC The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than to hop in the car, turn on some Christmas music, and cruise…
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Overview
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Photo: © General Motors Coming with a considerably lower price tag than the Porche 911, while also offering substantially more power, it’s hard to get more…
Essential Workers Get Free Maintenance Package with FordPass Rewards
Essential workers can get a free The Works maintenance package through FordPass Rewards Photo: Ford In yet another effort to give back to the people who have been so crucial…
GM Ranks as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2020
Mary Barra credited GM staff as the reason for securing a place on the World’s Most Ethical Companies of 2020 list Each year, The Ethisphere Institute releases its annual list…
2015 Silverado Towing Capability to Remain at 12,000 Pounds
2015 Silverado towing capability to remain at 12,000 pounds General Motors is today reporting that the 2015 Silverado towing capability will remain at 12,000 pounds, even as we transition to…
New Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission Debuting on 2017 Chevy Malibu
2017 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet revealed on Tuesday that the first application of its new nine-speed automatic transmission will be in the 2017 Chevy Malibu, followed thereafter by availability in the…
Canadian Police Devise Torture For Drunk Drivers
Drunk driving is a serious crime. Not only could the driver hurt themselves in a crash, but they could also injure or kill other people on their path to self-destruction.…
2018 Nissan Rogue Sport Gets Official Price Tag in US
2018 Nissan Rogue Sport Photo: Nissan The 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport, the more compact sibling of Nissan’s best-selling vehicle, the Rogue, is ready for you to drive off the lot,…
Mary Barra Asks Three Simple Questions in Job Interviews
General Motors CEO and Chairman Mary Barra Photo: Fortune Live Media Job interviews are stressful, no matter if you’re applying for a position at a new company or a promotion…
FCA 2019 Sustainability Report Details Eco-Friendly Acts
2019 Sustainability Report Photo: FCA FCA released its 2019 Sustainability Report, which highlights the company’s recent social, environmental, and economic efforts. The report demonstrates that FCA was able to strengthen…
ASAP Towing Owner Arrested for Targeting Gay Days Attendees
Jason Combs was arrested and charged with 29 counts of grand theft auto Photo: Fox 35 Orlando Meet Jason P. Combs, owner and proprietor of Jacksonville’s ASAP Towing and your…
