20 Carmakers Make Commitment to Standard Automatic Braking by 2022
An Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system will come standard on almost all new models by 2022 Last year in September, we got news that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
Hollywood is Making a Road Race Comedy about Self-Driving Cars
Could Google’s driverless car be the next big matinee idol? It’s being reported that Sony pictures has acquired the rights to an untitled film that’s referred to as the Driverless…
Subaru’s 2015 Sales Streak Continues in February
Sales of the 2015 Subaru Legacy were up 68.7% last month Subaru came off an incredibly successful sales year in January; in fact, 2014 was the most successful sales year…
Four Chevys Top J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
Four Chevy models ranked first in the 2015 IQS The bowtie brand has something to crow about, as four Chevrolet models ranked highest in their segments in the 2015 J.D.…
GM Announces New Engine for Older Models
The GM Service 350 V8 replacement engine Photo: GM Are you currently driving or rebuilding a GM truck, van or SUV, model year 1987-1995? Or, is your GM ride a…
California Coyotes Disrupting Traffic May Be Tripping on Shrooms (Or Some Other More Likely, Boring Reason)
Photo: Tony Koloski Drivers along California’s Marin county stretch of Highway 1 have been facing a problem that seems like the beginning of a Native-American-themed horror film. Multiple drivers have…
Check Out These Vintage Chevy Camaro Print Ads
A lot of people are sad to see the television series Mad Men come to an end, but perhaps none are sadder than General Motors executives. GM has gotten some…
VW_ID.4_Sunset
The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our…
How to Special Order a Car from a Dealership
When you buy a brand-new car, you don’t have to settle with whatever the dealership already has in its inventory. You can order a version of the vehicle that’s specifically…
Wildlife Bridges in Utah and Beyond Keep Drivers and Animals Safer
The Trans-Canada wildlife overpass in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada Photo: Qyd via CC As we recently discussed, wildlife bridges are a simple solution to help reduce the number…
[VIDEO] Does Braking Make Your Car Vibrate? Here's How You Fix It
Here is a question for the automotive-inclined out there: what is wrong with your car if stepping on the brakes causes a strange thudding sensation, almost as if your brakes…
2014 Rogue Named Best Crossover in Parents and Edmunds List
The 2014 Nissan Rogue took home Best Crossover on the 2014 Parents and Edmunds 10 Best Family Cars list The 2014 Nissan Rogue was named “Best Crossover” in the 2014…
Camo-Themed 2016 Chevy Silverado Realtree Edition Introduced
Today GM revealed the 2016 Chevy Silverado Realtree Edition, an outdoorsy special edition of the popular Silverado 1500 that features camouflage graphics from Realtree. It’s the culmination of a decade-long…
6 Things to Do After Your Car Purchase
You’ve done the research, analyzed your budget, taken a test drive, applied for car insurance, negotiated with the salesperson, and finally, signed on the dotted line. You’re now the proud…
Smart Unveils Four-Row Smart SUV, Says “To Hell with Trees”
In a stunning twist, the Smart brand, known for its incredibly tiny cars that have become the laughing stock of roadways everywhere, revealed today that it will be adding a…
