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Linda Gooden Appointed to GM Board of Directors

Linda Gooden © General Motors General Motors announced today that it has elected Linda Gooden to its board of directors. Gooden is a former executive vice president of Lockheed Martin,…

SLS AMG GT FINAL EDITION: Going Out with a Bang

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT FINAL EDITION: going out with a bang. When taken at face value, the word “final” doesn’t hold much meaning: three films have passed since Freddy…

The Top 3 Rest Stops in the United States

Photo: Francesco Paggiaro If you have plans to take an epic road trip across the United States, it’s a good idea to map out your journey and find some great…

How to Make Your Car Look Way Cooler for Under $100 Total

Face it—your car isn’t a classic, it’s just old and boring. While you’d like to drive a sportier, more appealing vehicle, your bank account simply won’t allow it. However, that…

Road Trip Pit Stops: 4 Unique Hotels in North Carolina

Buffalo Photo: Sosanna With gorgeous beaches and the Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina is a popular destination for a reason. While you road trip here, stay at one of these…

What Non-Owner Car Insurance Is and Why You Might Need It

Auto insurance carriers offer an array of policy types to suit different circumstances Auto insurance isn’t just for car owners. It turns out that there’s a special kind of coverage…

HondaJet Elite Has a Toilet With Seatbelts

On the ground, Honda is well known for building safe cars, all of which definitely have seatbelts. And while its line of private aircrafts also have seatbelts, they had always…

GM Commits $350 Million to Production of New Cruze in Mexico

2015 Chevy Cruze Photo: © General Motors General Motors Mexico announced Monday that it will invest $350 million USD into its manufacturing facility in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, to support production…

Chevy Performance Parts for 2017 Camaro, Cruze Hatch, and Silverado Unveiled Ahead of SEMA

2017 Chevy Camaro SS featuring Chevrolet Performance Parts In advance of this week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Chevy has just unveiled its latest batch of performance parts and accessories,…

Could Kit Harington and Tom Hiddleston be the Heralds of a New Age of Car Advertising?

The way women are treated in the car buying process is a frequent topic here at The News Wheel. While women majorly contribute to 85% of car buying decisions, most…

History of the Chevrolet Traverse

Photo: order_242 via CC Since 2008, the Chevy Traverse has been a popular option in the SUV segment. Offering plenty of space, elevated style, and advanced tech, the Traverse will…

Former GM CEO Akerson: Trump “Lacks the Competence” to Be President

Former General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson: “I’ve always voted Republican. Until now.” There are many things that could be said about Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Just reading…

Women Key in Developing Mustang Mach-E Hands-Free System

Photo: Ford Motor Company The team behind the development of a new hands-free driving technology offered on the upcoming Mustang Mach-E is earning attention not just for its creation, but…

Fifth-Gen Chevy Camaro Offers Most Bang for the Buck—Literally

The 2015 Camaro Commemorative Edition ©GM A recent Autoblog article took the concept of getting the most “bang for your buck” very literally, by comparing the price and horsepower of…

São Paulo to Build Greenest Highway Viaduct You Have Ever Seen

What do you do with an ugly piece of architecture? There seems to be one spot in most big cities where, through neglect or happenstance, something built for the city…