Toyota wins 2018 Le Mans
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing. Le Mans 24 Hours Race, 11th to 17th June 2018 Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France. The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers…
Insurance Companies Prepare for Autonomous Vehicles
In an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek, Allstate CEO Tom Wilson discussed how the company is preparing for the advent of self-driving cars, since the company could stand to lose quite…
Buick’s September Sales Led by Encore, Enclave
The 2015 Buick Encore saw tremendous sales growth in September, just after coming off a hot August. ©GM Buick’s September sales were up 6% (retail) and 12% (total) over last…
Iggy Azalea to Be in Fast & Furious 7
Iggy Azalea Will Be In the Next Fast & Furious Film While promoting the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy film in which he plays a tree, plant-like action star Vin…
Chris Castor of ‘Buy My Volvo’ Returns With #LOLVO
Remember the #buymyvolvo YouTube video wherein Christoffer Castor made an inspired plea for someone/anyone to buy his 1993 Volvo 245GL by highlighting aspects like its spinsie-winsies, oblong chrome nipple with…
Possible Sonic EV May Boast 200 Mile Range
Possible Sonic EV May Boast 200 Mile Range Pictured: The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic hatchback ©GM LG Chem, the battery supplier for the Chevy Volt, recently announced that it would be…
PMMC and KMA Forge Partnership; Kia Donates Custom Soul to Cause
Kia Motors America (KMA) was added today as a partner of the non-profit organization Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC), which is committed to the causes of animal welfare and ocean…
Italy Introduces Traffic Curbs to Help Reduce Air Pollution
Italy is progressing towards a cleaner environment for residents, especially in densely-populated cities where smog is most prevalent. Photo: Vaughan Leiberum Italy has introduced traffic curbs to help combat a…
Parma Metal Center Sees $14 Million GM Investment
Parma Metal Center, Northeast Ohio Parma Metal Center in Northeast Ohio will soon see a whole lot of change, thanks to a $14 million General Motors investment. Last week, GM…
Suspected Memorial Day Car Thief Chooses Wrong Car for Break-in
Some people just never figure out how to do holidays correctly. For Memorial Day, some people went to see parades, some people held barbecues, and Connecticut resident Tye Wiegel allegedly…
Hero Bryson Rowley’s Truck Repaired by Grateful Community
Bryson Rowley became a community hero when he stopped a Veloster driving through a park while running from the police. Remember the story that surfaced a few weeks back of…
Well, That’s Uber Embarrassing…
“Hey guys, once we’re done partying, let’s go crash some random dude’s car!” What started as a quirky way to get a ride in the city has become a global…
[PHOTO] Corvette Vision Gran Turismo Concept Teased
Facebook fans of the Corvette page got a special treat on Monday, when the gurus running the page teased the all-new Corvette Vision Gran Turismo concept ahead of its actual…
507 EVs Parade Through San Fran, Set World Record
507s EVs gathered for a parade in San Francisco and set a world record in the process To celebrate National Drive Electric Week, Nissan got together an impressive caravan of…
GM Foundation Donates to Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation
The GM Foundation and GM’s Customer Car and Aftersales Veterans Group made donations to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which was started in memory of firefighter, Stephen Siller,…
RaptorTRAX Shredfest is the Best Five Minutes of Your Week
There are few friends to the image of the Ford brand better than Ken Block, and he’s gone and done yet another awesome thing behind the wheel of a Ford…
Here Are the Candidates for the 2015 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year
Last year, General Motors dominated the North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year awards, decided by 50 journalists from the U.S. and Canada. The all-new Corvette Stingray took the…
Rick Kelly’s Success Highlights Nissan’s Return to V8 Supercar Championship
Nissan Motorsports driver, Rick Kelly, was ready to get back on the racetrack this year and once again compete against the best in the world in the 2013 V8 Supercar…
Back to the Coloring Board: Chevrolet’s Bespoke Color Scheme
2014 Chevrolet Sonic What’s in a color? If you ask Chevrolet, they would say quite a lot—Chevrolet’s bespoke color scheme, which the company will try out on a trial basis…
Oh Good, There's Already a 2015 Mustang Recall
There is already a 2015 Mustang recall because of course there is Hey there. How are you doing? Are you enjoying that new Mustang of yours? I bet you were…
Ernesto M. Hernandez Retiring from GM Mexico
Ernesto M Hernandez Photo: General Motors After a career spanning nearly 40 years, current President of Managing Director of General Motors de Mexico Ernesto M. Hernandez has announced his plans…
Pennsylvania Man Hoards 50 Cars in Barn
Pictured: Chevrolet Chevelle Cabriolet Photo: Pixabay Recently, we explored some of the psychological reasons behind car hoarding. Regardless of whether you’re for or against this habit (or well-intentioned hobby?), a…
3 Weird Roadside Attractions in Louisiana
Photo: Ken Lund The great state of Louisiana can often be cast aside as simply a place in the South, offering nothing but open fields and simple living. But the…
Uber Investigators Admit They Lied, Used Illegal Tactics Against Opponents
Uber is in trouble after its investigators admitted to using illegal tactics against the ride-share company’s legal opponents Well, it looks like Uber is going to be on Santa’s “naughty”…
Nissan Announces Pricing for the 2015 Altima
Nissan has announced pricing for the 2015 Altima, meaning that the new model year version of the best-selling sedan is now available at dealerships across the country. What can we…
Bummer: Charlotte Restaurant Survives another Car Crash
Welcome to Charlotte, NC, where people drive like bulls in a china shop. Ok, maybe just the southeastern part, as I am sure this local cafe would agree. Learn Why: Charlotte…
RTA Reveals Vehicle Inspection Robots at Gitex Technology Week
Robots Will Soon be Inspecting Your Car at Dubai Petrol Stations https://t.co/joh54MSVmv #dubai #news #dubainews pic.twitter.com/Nu7e35V3fY — insydo Dubai (@insydo_DXB) October 15, 2018 Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will…
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Many automotive analysts expected Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to announce the end of operations for the Fiat, Chrysler, and Dodge brands in the U.S. during the automaker’s most recent investor meeting.…
2013 Cadillac ATS Offers Lots of High Technology
When cars were first developed, auto makers focused on things like how to increase power and improve handling. After those items were tweaked, then they focused on style and design…
Book Review: 'Car: The Evolution of the Automobile' by Rod Green
There’s so much history behind the automobile that dedicating a single book to its legacy is definitely a challenge. With so many major players, innovations, and influences on the evolution of the…
GM Gives Details on New V8 Engine for 2020 Sierra HD, Silverado HD
Photo: GMC General Motors has released specifications for its new 6.6-liter V8 gas engine, which is expected to show up under the hood of the 2020 GMC Sierra HD and…
Photos: Aston Martin AM-RB 001 is More Spaceship than Hypercar
It may have four wheels, but Aston Martin’s new AM-RB 001 hypercar looks more like a spaceship than a car. And no, it’s not a concept—this is actually what the…
Book Review: ‘Around America to Win the Vote’
100 years ago this coming June 4, the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote passed the U.S. Congress. It took over a year – to August 1920…
Holden Announces 'Take Your Time to Test Drive' Program
Holden Astra Holden announced at the same event where it revealed the new Acadia, Trax, Trailblazer, Berina, and Astra hatchback that it is launching a new test-drive initiative and its…
The Story of an Australian Man, a Truck, and a Snake
Remember to inspect your vehicle’s cabin before hitting the road in Australia Photo: Marsel Elia via Pixabay Whether you’re a seasoned driver in Australia or plan on visiting this country…
Is Uber Really The Best Option for Saudi Women?
I think all of us right now can agree that Uber is a bit of a dumpster fire right now, thanks to allegations that it stole autonomous driving technology from…
Nissan’s Project Titan Crowd-Sources the 2014 Titan Pickup
With services such as Kickstarter and IndieGoGo encouraging the public to put their money where their hearts are, it’s only natural that the idea of crowd-sourcing would find its way…
Why Are Police Car Lights Red & Blue?
Few things will make your stomach drop more quickly than seeing bright red and blue lights flashing near you when you’re driving—not just in your rearview mirror, but anywhere in…
Ethics Experts Think We Should Slow Down Autonomous Cars
A future full of self-driving cars seems to be moving towards us faster than the speed of light. Manufacturers are churning out the technology needed to guide our cars down…
4 Christmas Attractions to Drive to in Pennsylvania
The Keystone State has a bounty of fun events to experience during the holiday season. Here are just four of the festive attractions worth adding to your Christmas road trip…
Report: GM Bailout Cost Taxpayers $11.2 Billion
A report released Wednesday revealed that the GM bailout cost taxpayers $11.2 billion. (AP) According to a government report made public on Wednesday, the federal government posted an even greater…
Moments in Car History: 'The Intercept' Car Theft Game Show
Game shows have a generally pretty good relationship with cars. Usually, they are some grand prize, on shows like “Family Feud,” or they could be a central game mechanic, like…
Georgia Ranks Fifth on Rudest Drivers List
Road rage, rude behavior, and inconsiderate driving maneuvers are nothing new on American roadways. Although aggressive driving is so prevalent, some states have more of the worst offenders than other…
Explorer, Explorer Hybrid, and Explorer ST
2020 Ford Explorer, Explorer Hybrid and Explorer ST The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in…
UK Student's Invention Captures Tire Dust, Promises to Curb Pollution
Your car’s exhaust isn’t the only pollution hazard…so are its tires A group of British students known as The Tyre Collective recently won this year’s James Dyson Award for an…
Mississippi Drivers Earn Praise for Politeness from Insurify
There are plenty of drivers who deserve a bad reputation thanks to their rude behaviors, reckless maneuvers, and ill regard for everyone else on the road. But, there is an…
Woman Comes Back From Walk, Finds Car Now Belongs to the Swarm
An English woman named Kelly-Marie Knowles was struck by a severe case of the willies when she returned home from a walk to find a group of people standing around…
How Brake Assist Works
Brake assist is just one modern safety system that helps reduce the risk of collisions Photo: Lothar Wandtner via CC Brake assist systems might have different names, depending on the…
Impala Sales See Tremendous Growth
2014 Impala sales have hit an all-time high. In recent years, Chevrolet has struggled to get the American public to see the Impala as more than just a rental car,…
Nick Twork Named Director of Corporate Communications for Infiniti
Nick Twork, Infiniti’s new Director of Corporate Communications Infiniti Americas has announced Nick Twork as its new Director of Corporate Communications, effective July 21. The new role—an entirely new position…
