Infographic: Meet America's Greenest Cars
February begins a three-month-long event called National Green Week 2015. During this period, people are encouraged to pick a week–or even a day–in which to learn more about sustainability, and…
Chevy Announces Starting XI Contest for Young Manchester United Fans
General Motors has announced the details of the annual Chevrolet Beautiful Possibilities Program, and it will be adding a contest that will determine the 11th member of the “Starting XI.”…
Infinti Q80 Inspiration Concept Still Impressing Critics
The Infiniti Q80 Inspiration Concept was first revealed at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, almost 17 months ago. Meant to display the future of the brand, the concept has just…
Check Out This Smartphone-Integrated Go-Kart That Runs on Electricity and Imagination
As mainstream production automobiles become increasingly futuristic, so do the toys that our children play with. Even connected technology is reaching off the streets and onto local roadways where children…
Charges Against Window-Breaking, Dog-Saving Veteran Dropped
On May 9th, Iraqi War veteran Michael Hammons spotted a Yorkie mix locked in a Mustang parked at a shopping center in Athens, Georgia. Being that it was a hot…
Car Smashes Through Glass Doors Into Florida Home…Again
Image: Brevard County Fire Rescue Sometimes you are the pigeon, and sometimes you are the statue. One person probably feeling very statuesque is the owner of a home in Suntree,…
'Captain America' Saves Two from Fiery North Carolina Car Accident
US Army Captain Steve Voglezon hailed as Captain America after saving two in NC car accident Contrary to what The Avengers might have you believe, you do not need a…
Book Review: ‘Are You Listening?’ by Tillie Walden
Photo: The News Wheel If you’re looking for a book that takes the traditional road trip story and turns it on its ear with beautiful art, deep storytelling, and a…
Buy a Custom 1969 Chevelle Designed by Tony Stewart
NASCAR fans frequently get the chance to buy a Chevy from one of their favorite drivers, whether it be a raffle for Jeff Gordon’s 2015 C7 Corvette Stingray or an…
Brock Lesnar Attacks Dean Ambrose in Parking Lot Prior to Raw
Photo: WWE/Facebook If there’s one thing that should be pretty well understood by this point, it is that the number of places that a human being can be considered safe…
Brighten Up Your Holiday Road Trip with These Family-Friendly Stories
Whether you are traveling over the river and through the woods to get to Grandmother’s house or just taking a well-paved highway across town, you won’t find a better companion…
Bowtie Brand Goes Buck Rogers with Chevrolet-FNR Concept [PHOTOS]
The self-driving Chevrolet-FNR concept debuts at Auto Shanghai 2015 It’s hard to fathom why Chevrolet paid to feature a 2016 Volt in the upcoming sci-fi movie Tomorrowland if the automaker…
Behind-the-Scenes SPECTRE Video Shows Off New Bond Cars
James Bond fans have slowly been getting more and more info on the upcoming franchise entry, SPECTRE, which is set to be released November 6, 2015. There have been lots…
Barra Squashes Rumors Pertaining to FCA Merger
GM CEO Mary BarraPhoto: © General Motors Sergio Marchionne has not been shy in suggesting that he really wants to merge FCA with General Motors sometime before he steps away…
Barra: GM Expects More Growth in China Through 2019
Mary Barra at Auto Shanghai 2015 Photo: © General Motors General Motors CEO Mary Barra spoke with media in Shanghai during Auto Shanghai 2015, revealing that GM anticipates annual market…
Aston Martin Vulcan Makes North American Debut at New York Auto Show
Aston Martins are known for their incredible luxury and impeccable performance, but even the most refined automakers go off the deep end once in a while. Their latest creation is…
Archaeologists Uncover Earliest Complete Bronze Age Wheel in England
© Cambridge Archaeological Unit We at The News Wheel are delighted today to bring you some Wheel News. Archaeologists in England have uncovered a wooden wheel—hub included—that is around 3,000…
An Essential Guide to Fast Food Drive-Thru Etiquette
Whatever you do, don’t do this. Seriously. It can be difficult to deal with the McAssholes of the drive-thru. Nothing’s worse than getting stuck behind a huge van that quite…
Donald Sterling Fiasco: Clippers Lose CarMax, Kia, State Farm
Los Angeles Clippers Owner and noted racist Donald Sterling / (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) After audio surfaced this weekend and further proved that Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling…
5 Coolest Cars from Jim Chapman's Instagram
Celebrities love to share their cars on Instagram. In fact, sensations like Kevin Hart have partnered up with manufacturers time and time again to help promote new vehicle models. YouTuber Jim…
5th Season of GT Academy in Full Swing
Nissan and PlayStation entered into a highly successful collaboration a few years back when the pair dreamed up GT Academy, which allows video gamers to test their skills on virtual…
5 Karts from Mario Kart 8 That We Wish Were Real
Mario Kart has been an enormously successful video game franchise for Nintendo ever since the first title in the series, Super Mario Kart, hit the shelves in 1992. The saga…
3 Best Off-Road Parks in West Virginia
West Virginia is home to some of the most family-friendly and sizeable off-road parks in the country. We’ve chosen these three that offer the best experience whether you’re a beginner…
2019 Silverado's 3.0-Liter Duramax Diesel Will Be Built in Flint, GM Confirms
2019 Chevrolet Silverado Work Truck Update (1/17): Added quote from Flint Engine Operations Plant Manager John Urbanic General Motors did not let the speculation linger from long with regards to…
2016 Mirai Coming in October, Available at Eight California Dealerships
Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Vehicle It has long been known Toyota’s groundbreaking hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle would be arriving sometime near the end of 2015 and exclusively in California. Today, Toyota…
Hyundai’s First Indian Car, the Santro, Officially Retires
It’s time to say goodbye to one automaker’s historic model. Hyundai confirmed again this week that the first vehicle it introduced to the Indian market has been retired. Sixteen years…
2016 Daytona 500 Posts Historic Finish
The motorsport season has barely started, and it’s already a nail-biter. First, during the Rolex 24 at Daytona, there was a photo finish less than a second apart. Now, one…
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Overview
The 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV with a plethora of entertainment options, a powerful V8 engine, and 121.1 cubic feet of available cargo space. The base model 2016 Tahoe…
How to Find the Best Car Loan
Photo: Pictures of Money Price is not the only thing to consider when you decide to purchase a car. You should also consider the length of the loan, monthly payments,…
How the 2015 Chevy Silverado Cuts Collision Repair Complexity
The 2015 Chevy Silverado Custom General Motors is touting the crashworthiness of the 2015 Chevy Silverado, a pickup truck that they say has been expertly designed to save drivers time…
2015 Scion xB Overview
The Scion xB is a unique-looking compact vehicle that could be described as a hatchback, wagon, or small van. Its interior space makes it an ideal choice for families or…
Holden Celebrates Next-Gen Commodore/Insignia Being Named to 2018 World Car of the Year Shortlist
Though it no longer shares space under General Motors’s umbrella, Holden is celebrating the victory of former sister brand Opel in having its next-generation Insignia—imported to Australia as the next-gen…
Hey Look, It’s the New Batmobile
We’ve already seen (part of) the new Batmobile from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, but today we got a better look at the beast, courtesy of Jo Blo Movie…
Here's Darth Vader in a Cascada, Because Social Marketing
In case you might have missed it, this past May 4th was something of a national holiday—unofficially known around the world as Star Wars Day. You know, because “May the…
Have You Seen this 1977 C3 Corvette?
Coming to a milk carton near you… Could everybody, like, stop stealing vintage ’70s-era Corvettes for a little while? There was the man in Detroit who had to wait 33…
1983 Camaro Becomes 3D Printer Art Piece
Sometimes people turn cars into artwork for a good cause—like when Cadillac Ranch gets a new coat of paint to inspire people to become blood and organ donors. Other times,…
Gravity-Defying Art Sculpture Suspends Vauxhall Corsa Upside-Down
Imagine seeing this mind-blowing sight in your local parking lot! © GM Company Rarely does our interest stretch across the Atlantic Ocean to what UK-exclusive brand Vauxhall Motors is up…
Government Agency Proposes We Actually Increase the Gas Tax To Fix America's Crumbling Roads
Quick, look out the window! Is that rain you see? No, wait! Those are meteors, not rain! The sky has been torn asunder by a hailstorm of burning Armageddon! Repent!…
GM Military Discount Available Now Until June 30th
GM is giving a discount to all active and veteran US military and their spouses Beginning today, May 1st, and lasting until June 30th, all active, reserve, retired, and veteran…
GM India to Offer Chevrolet Complete Care
GM India is introducing Chevrolet Complete Care to the Indian market General Motors’ India sales figures took a bit of a tumble last month, but like professional WWE wrestler John…
GM Honors 123 Dealerships in Annual Awards
From left to right: General Motors President North America Alan Batey, GM CEO Mary Barra, and GM President Dan Ammann Photo: © General Motors Last week, General Motors honored the…
GM Helps Karmanos Cancer Institute Raise $2.8 Million
2016 Cadillac CT6 Photo: © General Motors General Motors helped the Karmanos Cancer Institute raise a new record for fundraising at its 33rd Annual Dinner last month. With the help…
GM Arlington Assembly Celebrates 10 Millionth Vehicle
Employees at the GM Arlington Assembly Center gather around the plant’s 10 millionth vehicle It’s a big year for the GM Arlington Assembly Center in Arlington, Texas: not only is…
GM Announces New Plans for Russia
2015 Chevy Tahoe © General Motors In Soviet Russia, business model changes you. (Apologies. I know that joke has been done a million times, but I just can’t help myself.)…
General Motors Was Canada's Top Automaker at Retail in 2017
General Motors finished out 2017 as Canada’s top automaker in terms of retail sales, with deliveries up 15.2% from 2016 at a total of 232,057 vehicles. Total sales for the…
General Motors Sales Down in October; Crossovers Help Drive High ATPs
General Motors sales in October totaled 252,813 vehicles, down 2.2% from 2016, with only GMC delivering year-over-year growth at a 4.6% increase. The story was quite a lot of the…
General Motors Maintains Retail Sales Momentum in February
2016 Chevy Malibu General Motors boasted yet another month of retail sales and market share increases in February, growing the former by 6.6% and the latter by 0.4 percentage points.…
Ford's Lommel Proving Ground Has 1.2 Grueling Miles of Potholes
As winter gradually slides into the background to be replaced by the warm embrace of spring, you can practically guarantee a considerably rougher ride for future commutes. Potholes will start…
Flying Cars to Take Off in 2017…Maybe
Terrafugia’s Flying Car Photo: Brough Turner Companies hoping to build flying cars are keeping their hopes up. American firm Terrafugia has already started accepting deposits for its “Transition” car/plane, which…
First Next-Gen Astra Sports Tourer Rolls Off Line at Ellesmere Port
Vauxhall and Opel are kicking off production of the Astra Sports Tourer at Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom in style, celebrating the first model—an Elite 1.6CDTi in Flip Chip Silver—rolling off…
