GM Rules the Pickup Market, Thanks to Silverado Sales
Sales for the 2020 Silverado have boosted GM to the top spot in the U.S. pickup market Photo: General Motors When it comes to the popular pickup truck segment, General…
Ford Struandale Engine Plant Ramping Up Production with New Assembly Line
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford is working to meet rising demand for its new Ford Ranger, Ranger Raptor, and recently unveiled Everest by installing a new assembly line at the Ford…
Lexus Reveals Pair of Special Models for F Performance 10th Anniversary
This year is the 10th anniversary of Lexus’ “F Performance” varieties of vehicles, and Lexus couldn’t just let that go by uncelebrated. So, Lexus is releasing a special pair of…
How to Safely Handle a Car Accident
Photo: Junior Libby Highways can be dangerous to navigate for pedestrians. For this reason, it is important to remain in your vehicle, if at all possible, after becoming involved in…
2019 Ford Edge ST Gets Rad Sport Mode, Advanced Co-Pilot360 Safety Suite
If adult responsibilities claimed you before you had the chance to plunk down your money on a sweet sports coupe, the upcoming 2019 Ford Edge ST lets you live out…
Driving Lessons to Share When Car Is in Park
Photo: State Farm An open range, empty parking lot or even moving traffic isn’t necessary for an effective driver’s lesson. Your teen can learn plenty from you without having to…
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Wins Best Truck at Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year Mudfest
The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor seemingly can’t help itself but win a whole bunch of awards for being great. It’s just in its nature. The latest prize earned by the…
Stephen King Archives
Ah, Maximum Overdrive. This delirious, substance-fueled 1986 flick about killer vehicles has… Over the course of October, The News Wheel has been celebrating the… We’ve already shared some haunted literary…
Ford Ranger Wins Eighth Straight Best Double Cab Bakkie Award from Car Magazine
The Ford Ranger continues to be South Africa’s go-to pickup truck, and its trophy case is seemingly always piling up with new riches. Earlier this month, the Ranger earned its…
Teens Earn Backseat Driver Label from Parents
Photo: The News Wheel Everyone is a critic. This old saying especially applies to teens when their parents are behind the wheel. According to a new survey facilitated by OnePoll…
Waze Integration Coming to Ford Vehicles in South Africa
Photo: Ford Motor Company South African drivers with a SYNC 3-equipped Ford vehicle will now be able to enjoy the benefits of Waze navigation right on the comfort of their…
2 Chevy Models Named to US News’ List of the 6 Best Full-Size SUVs for 2019
2020 Chevrolet Suburban Premier The experts at U.S. News & World Report rounded up the top six full-size SUVs for 2019, and Chevy snagged two of those limited spots with…
Ford Struandale Engine Plant Nets Three 2019 Exporters Eastern Cape Awards
Pictured (from left): Wongeka Kalazani (Industrial Development Corporation), Hyron Muniz and Michael Verwant (Ford Struandale Engine Plant), and Quintin Levey (Chairman, Exporters Eastern Cape) Photo: Ford Motor Company The Ford…
[VIDEO] Record-Setting, Hydrogen-Powered Hyundai SUV Speeds Through Desert
Everyone knows a hydrogen-powered vehicle is fuel-efficient…but did you know it’s also fast? Hyundai set out to prove that an eco-friendly car like the H20-emitting Tucson Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV)…
