FCA Sets Numerous New Sales Records in 2018
A number of Fiat Chrysler’s brands and models set personal sales records in 2018 Fiat Chrysler sales have been extremely high throughout 2018. Therefore, it’s not all that surprising to…
Automotive Brands with the Highest Average Mileage Lifespan
When you invest thousands and thousands of dollars into a car, you want to ensure that the vehicle you’re buying isn’t going to fall apart in the next couple years.…
Stellantis Earns Highest Score on Disability Equality Index
Photo: FCA Stellantis received the highest score possible on the annual Disability Equality Index. This benchmarking tool found that the company has put in place strategies to support disability equality…
Behind the Badge: Where Did Dodge's Hellcat Name & Logo Come From?
Where does this fierce logo and name originate? If there’s one moniker that stirs excitement in gearheads, it’s Dodge’s Hellcat. These supercharged variants of Dodge’s most popular models make the…
Considering the Environmental Impact of Hyperloop Routes in the US
Earlier this year, the city of Columbus, Ohio, initiated a feasibility study to install a hyperloop route from Cleveland to Chicago. Ohio isn’t the only state taking strides toward this…
Is It Really Necessary to Wax My Car?
Photo: The News Wheel Be honest: Do you actually take the time to wax your car on a regular basis? Or do you just drive it through an automatic car…
Mustang of the Day: 1969 Mustang Boss 302
The word “boss” took on a new cultural connotation in the 1950s as rock ‘n roll took over the airwaves. If something was boss, it was considered the very best…
Review of SimplyFun's 'Drive: The Classic Automobile Collecting Game'
Tabletop gaming has become a massive market recently as tens of thousands of new titles are hitting the shelves each year. While many of these are highly-immersive strategy simulations that will…
Israeli Startup Wants to Use Phone Tracing to Keep Pedestrians Safe
Viziblezone is just one of the startups seeking to make self-driving cars safer for pedestrians Photo: Free-Photos via Pixabay Pedestrian protection is a key concern when it comes to driverless…
The Story of Canada’s First Electric Car
An 1896 photo of the Fetherstonhaugh electric car Photo: Wikimedia Commons Electric vehicles might be the future of transportation, but they’ve also been around for a very long time. In…
The History of Autobahn
The Autobahn has its roots in 1920s racing When you think of the German Autobahn, it’s likely you think of a lead foot’s dream complete with high speed, flashing lights,…
[VIDEO] Volvo’s Braking System Stops 40-Ton Semi in Seconds
Volvo is known for its commitment to making the road a safer place, as was made apparent by the Swedish automaker’s Vision 2020 commitment, which aims to have no deaths…
1970 Chevelle SS Cameos on Mad Men Finale
A 1970 Chevelle SS is a blur in the opening shot of last night’s Mad Men series finale Last night, AMC aired the final episode of Mad Men, a seminal…
Dan Booth Named President of Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America
This is the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. This is not Dan Booth, who was named President of MMCA on Tuesday Today is Election Day, and so there will likely be a…
German Courts Decide to Take a Week To Mull Over Diesel Bans
Image: Hernán Piñera Automakers in Europe have been holding their collective breath lately as their diesel vehicle sales stood in the balance of a German court decision – a court…
GM Address Child Vehicle Safety Tips All Parents Should Know
In a recent Fast Lane blog post, GM covered five core child vehicle safety tips that all parents need to know. The automaker chose the summer to cover these child…
Dean Ambrose Drives Ambulance to Raw, Issues Wrestlemania Challenge to Brock Lesnar
Earlier this afternoon, Brock Lesnar sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe and a very clear message to a formidable foe when he viciously attacked Dean Ambrose in the parking area…
Barra to Testify Before House Oversight Committee On April 1
GM CEO Mary Barra will testify before the US House Energy and Commerce Committee on April 1st. On April Fools Day, Mary Barra and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…
GM Wants You To Ignore Four-Cylinder Silverado EPA Rating
Chevrolet’s 2019 Silverado has a fairly unique powertrain for the new generation: a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder. When it first learned the engine’s EPA rating, it talked about how its engine…
Chevy Volt Takes Green Car of the Year Award (This Time in Canada)
Back when the first Chevy Volt rolled onto the road, it was met with mixed reviews, with critics pointing out the car’s limited fuel choices, unintuitive dashboard, and more limited…
What to Look for When Buying a Second-Hand Car
If you’re in the market for a car, you’ll first need to decide whether you want to buy new or used. Both have their pros and cons, but buying a…
New Child Seat Guidelines Aim to Keep Kids Safer on the Road
Even as automotive safety technology advances, riding in a car is still a risky business. You might be (or think you are) the world’s most perfect driver, but you can’t guarantee…
Chevy Introduces myChevrolet App for Apple Watch
Chevrolet announced today that it is making the myChevrolet app available on the Apple Watch, giving owners another way to remotely start and stop their vehicle, lock and unlock their…
Automakers Invest in Luxury Trucks as the Segment Rapidly Grows
The number of luxury pickup trucks is on the rise When most motorists envision a luxury vehicle, a sophisticated sedan or SUV probably comes to mind. The automotive world is changing,…
Luxury Trucks Boost Average Transaction Prices for GM
America’s appetite for larger and fancier trucks is boosting profits for GM Photo: GMC Historically, pickup trucks have been regarded as working-class vehicles. In many ways, they still are. However,…
Burt Reynolds Auctioning Stuff, Including Smokey and the Bandit Car
You have the chance to obtain a Trans Am that looks just like this one! Photo: Ntcrwler via CC James Bond’s Aston Martin. Starsky and Hutch‘s Gran Torino. The Dukes…
Michigan Driver Attempts to Dash by a Speed Trap, Rolls Vehicle
Couple of things not to do:Drive 85/70 on M 14. Try to jump off at at the Beck Road Exit to avoid the trooper by cutting across lanes of traffic.…
Kia’s Dancing Hamsters Return in Newest Soul Ad Campaign
The hamsters are back and funkier than ever before Kia’s fun-loving hamsters (or, as we like to call them here at The News Wheel, Kamsters—or in some cases, criminals) are…
How to Keep Babies Calm and Entertained in the Car
You might think that there’s nothing much to celebrate on the second day of May but you’d be wrong. May 2 is known as Baby Day! Whether you have a…
Speeding and Distracted Driving Are Among the Top Causes of Dangerous Accidents Involving Teenage Drivers
Dangerous driving habits are leading to more teens involved in fatal accidents The time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day has been repeatedly dubbed the “100 Deadliest Days,” due…
What Car Does Bill Murray Drive in the Movie 'Groundhog Day'?
The Phils go for a drive in a stolen truck Photo: Columbia Pictures There’s a lot to love about February 2nd. Apart from it being my birthday (woohoo!) and giving…
The Best Cars in Cyberpunk 2077
Photo: Alex Carmichael via CC For all of its flaws, Cyberpunk 2077 is an incredibly beautiful and detailed game, especially when it comes to the cars. The game features more…
Why Take Caution When Buying a Car at an Auction
Photo: The News Wheel If you’re on the hunt to get your next vehicle at a real bargain, you may consider buying from an automobile auction. Nabbing an auctioned car…
EV Charger Company ChargePoint Seeks to be the AirBnB of Charging Stations
If you ask someone who likes electric cars what one of the main challenges to their widespread adoption is, and you will most likely be told “infrastructure.” There simply isn’t…
Survey: For Electric Cars, 200 Miles Is OK But 300 Is Way Better
When it comes to electric vehicles, range has been a struggle for automakers. Most electrics offer somewhere close to or under 100 miles of range, except for some recent examples…
GM Invests $552 Million in Ohio and New York Manufacturing Facilities
The Parma Metal Center in northeast Ohio Today General Motors announced $552 million in investments for key manufacturing facilities located in the states of New York and Ohio. Of the…
New Chevy Commercial Highlights J.D. Power Dependability Awards
Chevrolet has a history of acing J.D. Power Dependability Awards. The brand’s latest commercial highlights its domination of these reputable awards. OnStar Advantage: Modern connectivity for contemporary passengers [wptab name=’#1′]…
Rory Curtis Emerged from Coma Thinking He Was Matthew McConaughey
Not pictured: Rory Curtis So here’s something unusual: imagine being involved in a serious car accident and falling into a coma, only to wake up six days later with improved…
TrueCar Gives 2015 Tahoe a 2015 ALG Residual Value Award
TrueCar Gives 2015 Tahoe a 2015 ALG Residual Value Award ©GM TrueCar’s analytics division, called ALG, recently named the 2015 Tahoe a 2015 ALG Residual Value Award winner. In total,…
Nissan's May Sales Up 17.8 Percent
The Nissan LEAF enjoyed its best sales month ever in May Nissan was a big winner in May with total sales of 125,558 units, a 17.8 percent year-over-year increase and…
Right Hand Drive Chevy Camaro SS in the Works for India?
The 2014 Camaro SS Due to the government’s high import taxes, you rarely see American muscle cars on the streets of India. However, there have been rumors that Ford is…
Indian Car Ban’s Strange Exceptions May Undermine Anti-Pollution Efforts
Image: Alex Graves Yesterday, we talked about how yet another capital city was applying a partial car ban to reduce pollution: the World Health Organization’s most polluted city, Delhi. Running on…
2015 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban Features to be Added on in October
The 2015 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, in front of Lake Tahoe. (See what they did there?) ©GM The 2015 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban SUVs were recently launched, but those who…
Toy Spotlight: Collectible, Nostalgic Super Mario Hot Wheels Cars
It’s a beautiful thing when two things you cherish merge into one beautiful package–especially if it brings back memories of your childhood. So when my wife revealed an early birthday present for me–Super…
3 FCA Models Make List of 10 Best Cars for Winter Driving
2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Southwest Edition Photo: FCA Driving in winter can be stressful and challenging. Even if the ground isn’t covered in ice, snow, rain, or sleet, the colder…
F1 Set to Introduce Halo Device for 2018 Despite Team Opposition
Sebastian Vettel testing the Halo device during practice for the 2016 British Grand Prix Photo: Jen_ross83 Nine out of ten Formula One teams voted against a new “Halo” device meant…
2015i GM SUVs Introduce Slew of Updates
The 2015i GM SUVs, including the Chevy Tahoe, will introduce a number of updates. The 2015i GM SUVs are about ready to hit the market, and with them, they’ll carry…
New Campaign Pits Mustang Mach-E v. Everything
Mustang Mach-E don’t care. It’ll fight anybody. Whatever. Bring it Photo: Ford Ford launched a new campaign this week called Mustang Mach-E v. Everything. With five short ads, Ford looks…
Google’s Street View Cars Will Now Map Smog
Google Street View Opel Cars Image: Emily Jenkins The Google Street View team has been hard at work since 2007 to photograph roadways and attractions around the world (and catch…
Chevy’s Truck and SUV SEMA Concepts Showcase Luxury
SEMA is just heating up in Las Vegas, but already, Chevy’s truck and SUV SEMA concepts have been generating quite the buzz. Among the concepts are the Silverado High Desert…
