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Reuss: “We've Certainly Thought About” CT6-V Variant

2016 Cadillac CT6 Photo: © General Motors Cadillac was a major point of focus at the 2015 New York International Auto Show when the cover was finally pulled back on…

Chevy Offers Patriotic “Tribute Edition” for 2019 Silverado 2500HD, 3500HD

The 2019 Silverado HD Tribute Edition For the 2019 model year, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD are both available in a new special edition that celebrates the Stars and…

AT4 Trim Will Soon Be Available Across GMC's Entire Lineup

2019 GMC Sierra 1500 If you’re a fan of off-roading and GMC trucks, you’re likely familiar with the AT4. If you’ve ever wished that the AT4 was available across more…

5 Reasons to Drive the 2014 Chevy Spark

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark offers fuel economy and convenience. The 2014 Chevy Spark is more than just another city car.  Driving the Chevy Spark makes a statement.  Driving a Spark…

Chevy Targeting Younger Buyers with 2014 Corvette Stingray

Try remembering the last time you saw someone driving a Corvette that didn’t have some gray in their hair.  It’s hard to do.  The Corvette is an American classic, an…

4 Best Off-Road Parks in Tennessee

The entire state of Tennessee is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. With so much wilderness, it’s easy to find places to hike, fish, rock climb, zipline, canoe, or just relax and…

Justin Bieber Gets Another Carpool Karaoke Encore

It’s no secret that we love Carpool Karaoke on The Late Late Show with James Corden here at The News Wheel. Thanks to two big high profile events on CBS, the Super…

The Sim Racing Olympics Are Really Happening

Photo: Derzsi Elekes Andor via CC The International Olympic Committee has announced its first-ever Olympic Virtual Series, a bold move meant to capture a young generation of viewers whose interest…

New Study Ranks Raleigh as the Best City for Drivers, and Detroit as the Worst

All you wanted to do was enjoy a peaceful gripe session about last night’s annoying commute. But that one annoying guy just had to chime in: “Oh, so you think…

Hyundai PassoCorto Concept Car Production Chances Slim

Every once in awhile, the car industry gives us a car that practically oozes sexiness. This year, that car comes from an unexpected brand—Hyundai. Yeah, we’ll repeat that for those…

What Made Texas Roadways More Dangerous During Lockdown?

Photo: daveynin via CC It seems like a paradox — although there were fewer drivers on the road during the Lone Star State’s pandemic stay-at-home order, there was also an…

VW’s Chattanooga Plant Produces its 1-Millionth Vehicle

VW Chattanooga celebrates a major milestone after restarting production Photo: Volkswagen In 2011, Volkswagen opened a new production plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The first car to roll off the assembly…

2017 Chevrolet Suburban Overview

The Chevrolet Suburban is one of the oldest SUV names in the world, bringing its brand of sturdy capability to the roads since 1935. Unlike crossovers, whose architecture is based…

Hurry'Cup! Review: A Fast-Paced, Family Racing Game

If there’s one thing motorsport racing isn’t, it’s definitely not slow. The best races are when drivers put the pedal to the metal. So why are many car racing board games so slowly-paced…

Chevy Unveils “Wheels & Wings” Statue Displayed at Little Caesars Arena

Chevrolet has been the official vehicle of the Detroit Red Wings since 2015, and it takes its partnership with the legendary hockey team to a new level in 2017 as…

Death and Titles: How to Obtain Ownership of a Deceased Person’s Car

Photo: The News Wheel Just because you’re in possession of your family member’s vehicle doesn’t mean you automatically own it. Your name isn’t on the title nor is it registered…

NHTSA Urges Automakers to be Pioneers in Safety

The Scion iA is renowned for offering a standard pre-collision system In the last few years, automotive safety recalls have almost become the norm. The most notable recalls of the…

[VIDEO] Jimmy Kimmel Becomes an Uber Driver

Jimmy Kimmel becomes an Uber driver. Late night TV has been producing some high quality stuff as of late (please tell us you’re seen Jimmy Fallon and Will.I.Am perform “Ew”),…

Mazdaspeed Not to Return for Some Time

2007 Mazdaspeed6 Bad news for fans of the good old “MPS” or “Mazdaspeed” performance cars: Mazda‘s Masahiro Moro (somewhat newly made president and CEO of Mazda North America) has said…

GM’s Speak Up For Safety Program Proves Effective

Recalls are never really a good thing. They have hit the industry hard, from ignition switches at GM, to widespread airbag problems, to diesel engines from VW that are made…

3 All-Natural Car Air Fresheners You Can Make at Home

Car air fresheners are common, whether you have a little Christmas tree hanging from your dashboard or one of those vent clips, but they have a couple of downsides. First,…

Caspar Lee and Joe Sugg Round Out 'Hit the Road USA' Tour

Driving a NASA vehicle with massive g-forces was on the road trip to-do list YouTube has become a place where seemingly ordinary people can post videos and end up becoming…

GM Announces Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center

An architectural rendering of the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center Photo: General Motors General Motors has revealed that it is adding the new Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center to its…

Fire Ravages 26 Buses in Washington, School Promises to Carry on Regardless

Firefighters scrambled to a bus repair facility in Puyallup (pronounced Pew-allup), Washington, to battle a 2-alarm fire which consumed or damaged 26 brand-new school buses. Viewer submitted video of today’s…

January 2015 Car Recalls from Around the Auto Industry

After 2014—also known as the Year of the Recall—automakers are likely to be a lot more proactive when it comes to notifying customers of potential issues with their vehicles and…