2014 Silverado Reaper is No Pale Horse, Looks to Make Raptor Extinct
2014 Silverado Reaper It was announced during the 2014 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) convention in New Orleans that Chevrolet will be collaborating with Lingenfelter (engine tuning) and Southern Comfort…
Executives Break Ground at GM Reduced-Scale Wind Tunnel
It seems that things are about to get a bit windy for General Motors—and not in the stinky way. The American carmaker announced last week that they have officially broken…
2014 GM Student Corps Comes to a Close
Participants of the 2014 GM Student Corps pose for a photo. ©GM The 2014 GM Student Corps ended earlier this week after a successful summer of hard work and great…
Ram’s Twitter Teaser Video Still Has Us, Well, Teased
At the end of last month, Ram Trucks posted a mysterious video to Twitter, one that could have been right out of The Blair Witch Project if the camera wasn’t…
The Car Book Names Santa Fe Sport and Sonata Best Bets
2014 Hyundai Sonata The 34th edition of The Car Book has dubbed both the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport and Sonata BEST BETs for being the perfect combination of affordability,…
GM Announces $63M Investment in Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant
The Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant ©GM As part of her announcement at the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday, Mary Barra announced an investment of $63 million in the Lansing…
GM Innovation Challenge Kicks Off Next Week
The GM Innovation Challenge will officially launch next Monday, October 6th, across four different major universities. Participating schools include Georgia Institute of Technology, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Pennsylvania State…
Apple Electric Car Possible by 2020
Apple might be producing an electric car within the next five years Photo: Allen Lai Apple is trying to take over the world—or at least, the electric vehicle industry. While…
Danica Patrick Appears in Coke and GoDaddy Super Bowl Commercials
Still from the teaser video for Danica Patrick’s Coke Super Bowl commercial GoDaddy is a terrible company that makes terrible commercials, usually of the un-ironically sexist variety. This year, GoDaddy…
GM’s July Sales Set the Pace for Competitors
©GM GM’s July sales report was released last Friday, demonstrating GM’s latest victory: the first automaker to exceed 1,000,000 sales of trucks and SUVs in the U.S. this year. GM…
Papercraft Prius and GT86 Will Make Your Desk Explode With Awesomeness
Papercraft Prius Quick, take a look at your desk. Is it personalized with family photos, knickknacks, and the like? If you’re anything like me, the answer is astoundingly “yes.” But…
[VIDEO] UPDATE See the First 3D Printed Car: Local Motors' Strati
[ UPDATE: Watch the video of the first 3D printed car in action! ] No, you’re not looking at the new Batmobile. This is an actual car being produced by Local Motors.…
Hankook Reveals Airless iFlex Tires
All things in time must evolve into a more perfect form (the possible exception being the two-party system), and few industries tend to evolve more rapidly than that of automotive.…
Bentley’s EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept Wins Good Design Award
The Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept, unveiled last year at the Geneva Motor Show, has earned the annual Good Design award from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and…
The 2020 Colorado is the Most Affordable Truck on the Road
2020 Chevrolet Colorado Photo: Chevrolet If you’re in the market for a great deal on a great truck, you might want to check out the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado. This mid-size…
Hydrogen Should be an Affordable Energy Option in 10 Years
Hydrogen fuel cell technology might be going mainstream in the next decade Photo: NGerda With all of the buzz about electric cars, it’s easy to lose sight of another alternative…
10 Best Car Memes of the Day 2.0
I had a lot of people tell me that they really liked the Best Car Memes (and gifs) post I did last month—and by a lot, I mean my grandmother…
Record Crowd at Manchester United vs. Real Madrid Match
Man U in the new shirts ©GM In case you were not cool enough to tune into the Manchester United vs. Real Madrid match, Man U kicked Madrid’s butt 3…
Eagle One Saleen Black Label Sweepstakes: Win a 652HP Mustang
You could win a 2014 Saleen 302 Black Label in the Eagle One Saleen Black Label Sweepstakes. The release of the 2015 Saleen 302 Mustang is just over the horizon,…
Tough Jobs Made Easy with 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD
Introducing the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD, making your toughest jobs seem that much easier. While the car industry hasn’t designed a car that can do absolute everything for you, the…
3 Roadside Diners to Visit in Illinois
Photo: Pixabay If you’ve got a hankering for some solid diner staples or you’re planning a road trip across the U.S., be sure to add one of these roadside diners…
Vicki Widmar, Author at The News Wheel
It’s a good thing that I love my car,… Very few sports are tuned to its fans’ feedback as much as Monster Jam… Bari Musawwir is well-known as the…
Chuck Stevens Is New GM CFO
Earlier this month, General Motors named Chuck Stevens the executive vice president and chief financial officer of the global company. This change went into effect on January 15, 2014, following…
Morgan Family Prius Showcased in Chicago
Is this a Morgan Family Prius spotted in Chicago? It’s likely. Toyota has been marketing its Prius lineup as something closer to a family unit, and for good reason: the…
Best Road Trip Drives: Going-to-the-Sun Road, Montana
Best Road Trip Drives: Going-to-the-Sun Road, Montana When you find yourself hankering for a scenic drive that includes not only mountains, but beautiful, glacier-blue lakes, it might be time for…
‘Kia’s Road to Rio’ Generates Buzz for FIFA World Cup Brazil
As the official partner of the FIFA World Cup Brazil™ this year, Kia is launching a six-episode TV series called Kia’s Road to Rio that traces comedians—and super football fans—Mark…
How to Protect an Accessible Van During Winter
Photo: The News Wheel You depend on your accessible van every day, so it’s crucial that the vehicle’s many components function the way they should. Although regular seasonal maintenance is…
2013 Chevrolet Traverse Overview
The 2013 Chevrolet Traverse gets several new updates including an exterior facelift, upgraded interior materials, new safety features, and a new electronic interface. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse Exterior The Traverse is…
[Video] 'The Hand of Man' Used to Smash Cars, Russians Seem Unimpressed
Oh, how we want one of these. Known as “The Hand of Man,” this interactive sculpture is a 26-foot hydraulically-actuated human hand capable of picking up and smashing cars connected…
Snowkhana Is Back with Star Wars References and Focus RS Madness
Snowkhana is back once again, and since it’s dropping coincides with the biggest cinematic release of the year, of course there’s a whole bunch of Star Wars references. What’s more,…
Mental Block Returns for Snowkhana 3: YuleTube
Mental Block is back and doing more cottony burnouts in Snowkhana 3: YuleTube Mental Block is back and drifting by various YouTube references in Snowkhana 3: YuleTube. Check out the…
Sneezing While Driving: Best Practices
Photo: William Brawley via CC Between incompetent or aggressive drivers, engaging podcasts, and the ever-present appeal of cell phones, devoting 100 percent of your attention to the road has never…
Shanghai OnStar Announces New Packages, First B2B Service Platform in China
General Motors China has announced the launch of four new Shanghai OnStar packages, which cover mobile apps, security and safety, smart fleet management, and telematics data reports. The company is…
Waymo and Uber’s Self-Driving Cars are Getting Bullied
According to corporate giants Waymo and Uber, driverless cars are catching heat from drivers and pedestrians alike. Eric Meyhofer, head of Uber’s self-driving car unit, said that the vehicle-mounted cameras…
Say “Aloha” to Hyundai's New Compact Crossover, the KONA
Now that the automotive industry has realized that crossovers have become the next big thing among consumers, companies are scrambling to develop and launch new compact SUVs to fill their…
Santa Is on OnStar’s Radar This Christmas
You and your kids may not get a real glimpse of Santa as he drops your presents off under the tree, but with Chevrolet, OnStar and the North American Aerospace…
2015 Escalade Jams with Bose® Centerpoint® Surround Sound System
The 2015 Cadillac Escalade with Bose® Centerpoint® Surround Sound System Last week, Cadillac announced that its 2015 Escalade would be getting an audiophile’s dream come true: the Bose® Centerpoint® surround…
SAIC-GM-Wuling Opens $700 Million Facility in China
General Motors’ joint venture with SAIC in China, SAIC-GM-Wuling, just opened its first manufacturing site outside of the People’s Republic, choosing Indonesia as the location for its new plant. The…
SAIC-GM-Wuling Launches First Electric Vehicle, Baojun E100
General Motors is continuing to establish itself in the ever-growing Chinese market through its joint ventures in the country. And just today, SAIC-GM-Wuling officially launched the Baojun E100, the brand’s…
SAIC-GM-Wuling Launches Baojun 310 Wagon
Yesterday SAIC-GM-Wuling officially launched the all-new Baojun 310 Wagon, three months after the model made its global debut at Auto Shanghai 2017. The Baojun 310 Wagon combines the affordability of…
SAIC-GM Executive VP Wins Magnolia Award
SAIC-GM Executive Vice President Julian Blissett Photo: © General Motors SAIC-General Motors Executive VP Julian Blissett was honored earlier this month with the Magnolia Award, which is the most prestigious…
SAIC-GM Earns China Quality Award for Structure and Culture
SAIC-GM Headquarters Photo: © General Motors In the 15th Annual China Quality Awards, SAIC-GM finished at the top of the heap for its performance management, product quality, and competitiveness in…
Hennessey’s Z/28 Performance Upgrade Kicks Big, Old Butt
A Camaro Z/28 with Hennessey’s Z28 performance upgrade What’s better than a brand new Chevy Camaro Z/28? How about one with Hennessey’s Z/28 performance upgrade? Yeah, that’s what we thought.…
Outlander PHEV Wins 'Best Green Development' at Techie Awards
The Outlander PHEV won “Best Green Development” in the annual Techie Awards Well fancy that: turns out that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is not just the “Best Alternative Fuel Vehicle”…
Romantic Road Trips to Take With Your Significant Other
Mapping out the trip Photo: Francesco Paggiaro If you’re looking for something new and exciting to do on a date, consider taking a road trip with your significant other. These…
Canadian Motorcyclist Incriminates Self with Own GoPro Camera
The speeding motorcyclist recorded himself reaching speeds of 213 km/h Photo: YouTube Speeding is never a good idea. Really, it isn’t. But this is especially so if you’re going 80 miles…
Road Trip Pit Stops: 4 Unique Hotels in Maine
Kennebunk Beach Photo: Fred Hsu With its beautiful coastline and impressive lighthouses, it’s no wonder why Maine is a popular tourist destination. To make the most of your relaxing road…
Rise & Shine: 5 Tips to Wake Up Early for a Road Trip
Photo: The News Wheel When it’s time to hit the road before the sun rises, you need to make sure you’re awake enough to safely take the wheel. But, being…
Retired General Hired to Lead GM Defense Division
GM Defense’s Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 fuel cell military truck General Motors has chosen an experienced U.S. Army veteran to lead its new military defense division. Retired Maj. Gen. John Charlton…
