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20 Years Later: Princess Diana's Fatal Car Crash

Photo: Pixabay 20 years ago today, Princess Diana was killed in a fatal car accident in Paris. While at high speeds, being followed by paparazzi, Princess Diana’s Mercedes S-280 limousine crashed into a…

2017 Chevrolet Spark Overview

Though the 2017 Chevrolet Spark might be tiny, it is definitely fierce. This subcompact car is one of the smallest in the market—but don’t let its size fool you. Not…

This Week on Jay Leno’s Garage: The 1966 Chevy Corvair Yenko Stinger

1966 Stinger On this week’s entry of Jay Leno’s Garage, the former Tonight Show host introduces us to his 1966 Chevy Corvair Yenko Stinger. For those of you to whom…

New Jersey Man Acquires $87,000 in Unpaid Tollbooth Fees

Confound your toll, troll! Photo: Wasted Time R Nobody likes to pay tolls while they are out on the road. However, if you want to get to your destination, then…

A Beginner’s Guide to Dually Trucks

Photo: Chevrolet Most of us know dually trucks as broad, brawny behemoths that cut an imposing figure on the road. However, that extra set of rear wheels they’re more than…

New System Will Allow 2019 Chevrolet Volt to Charge Twice as Fast

The 2019 Chevrolet Volt Several changes are in store for the Chevrolet Volt in 2019. Most significantly, the plug-in hybrid Volt will gain a new 7.2-kilowatt charging system that can…

FCA Joins Partnership to Offer Charging Stations for New Electric Vehicles

Plug-in hybrid Jeep Renegade Photo: Jeep With the release of the plug-in hybrid Jeep Renegade and full-electric Fiat 500 on the horizon, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is partnering with Enel and…

Chevrolet SUVs Awarded Kelley Blue Book “Best Family Car” Awards for Three 2018 Models

Each year, Kelley Blue Book, an automotive review and research company, awards a handful of vehicles with the “Best Family Car” award. In this year’s top picks, Chevrolet took home this…

FCA Will Manufacture Face Masks for Health Care Workers

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Photo: FCA The coronavirus pandemic has led to an increased need for face masks and other personal protective equipment. As a result, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles recently announced…

Nissan’s Booth At The LA Auto Show Is A ‘Star Wars’ Paradise

The LA Auto Show is for many journalists the beginning of the auto show “season” that runs during the winter in the US. After LA there is a gap for…

Finance vs. Lease: Which is Right for You?

It’s finally time to bring home a new car, but what’s the best way to do it? You could place a deposit and drive off with a car loan, or…

Ford Offering Inflatable Safety Belt, Other Safety Tech Licenses

The inflatable safety belt can be found in the 2013 Ford Flex Ford believes that there is no such thing as too much of a good thing—particularly when it comes…

New Exhibit at Corvette Museum Honors Kentucky’s Contribution to the History of Transportation

The First Bowling Green Built Corvette Photo: National Corvette Museum Kentucky just celebrated its 225th anniversary. The Corvette Museum has opened up a new exhibit in honor of this momentous…

Leasing Is Increasing Amongst New Car Customers

An increasing number of drivers are choosing to lease a new vehicle rather than buy it Here at The News Wheel, we’ve already written about how the increasing transaction prices…

Uncommon Car Colors: 2019 Models Available in Green

Photo: All vehicle images above are attributed to their respective OEMs Of all the available body colors offered on new models, green is definitely the scarcest and least popular. For…