The Story Behind Cadillac's New Blackwing Twin Turbo V8 Engine
The buzz at Cadillac is it's going electric, but the brand still has plenty of roar with its exclusive 4.2L twin-turbo V-8. Check out this video of the new Blackwing.…
Is Limp Bizkit Playing a Secret 4/20 Show at a Sunoco Gas Station in Dayton, Ohio?
What are you doing on April 20th, AKA 4/20, the holiest of #high holy days on the pothead’s calendar? If you live in or around Dayton, Ohio, you may be tempted…
Tips for Fixing That Sagging, Detached Roof Liner in Your Car
The majority of drivers put a lot of effort into maintaining their vehicle under the hood, around the wheels, and along the body; but over time, the interior of a vehicle…
GM Opens Active Safety Test Area at Milford Proving Grounds
The photo above—which appears to show Davey running into traffic, presumably in defiance of his dog Goliath’s warnings—is actually a shot of the new $14 million Active Safety Test Area…
GM CEO Mary Barra Joins the Walt Disney Company's Board of Directors
She’s smiling cause she’s headed to Disneyland! Photo: Fortune Live Media When it comes to the automotive industry, few companies can match the influence that General Motors possesses. In a…
Woman Dies After Posting Selfie While Driving
No text, selfie, or message is worth your life Photo: Intel Free Press If you are a person with a brain, chances are you know that texting while driving is…
“TRON Realm, Chevrolet Digital Challenge” Attraction Opens in Shanghai Disneyland
The newly opened “TRON Realm, Chevrolet Digital Challenge” Shanghai Disneyland is now offering visitors a TRON-influenced glimpse at the future of transportation, presented in part by GM. The park’s newly…
CEO Profiles: General Motors' Mary Barra
Mary Barra’s promotion to the CEO of General Motors was game changing; in her role, Barra is the first female CEO in the automotive industry. Background A Michigan native, Mary…
Disney is Bringing the Tron Lightcycle Power Run Coaster to Disney World's Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland is getting ready to receive an upgrade Photo: The Walt Disney Company When the Shanghai Disneyland Park opened in June of last year, one of the most highly-discussed and popular…
General Motors CEO Announces Plans to Expand Chevrolet Bolt EV Production
GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra shows off an autonomous Chevrolet Bolt EV Photo: © General Motors Drivers are hungry for more Chevrolet Bolt EVs, and General Motors is planning…
Ride in Style at Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Riders get ready for launch to get to the concert on time. Whether you are a hard rock, coaster, or car fan, the Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios…
Helpful Tips for Detailing Your Own Car
Most people are very possessive about their car and don’t like giving it up to others unless there’s a solid reason to do so, such as cleaning, detailing, or repair.…
Spring Hill Assembly Plant to Receive an Additional $788.7 Million from GM
GM has invested more than $2 billion in the Spring Hill Manufacturing complex since 2010 Photo: © General Motors General Motors has reaffirmed its commitment to the Spring Hill Manufacturing…
Top 10 Car-Themed Coasters
Take a ride in the fast lane on these car-themed coasters Photo:daveynln Summer vacation is right around the corner, and some of the best destinations for summer fun are theme…
What the Heck Happened to the Elio?
Yeah, it’s weird. But cool. Update 4/5: I have learned that there were more recent reservation numbers available on Elio’s website, and that the automaker had a recent appearance at the…
Rocket Rods: Disney’s Rocket-Powered Mistake – Pt. 2
One of the last remaining Rocket Rods on display Photo: Lyght via CC In part one of this story, we discussed the history of Tomorrowland’s beloved Peoplemover, and how it…
Top 5 Weird Car Laws in Ohio
Ohio is known for many things; Buckeye football, the Wright brothers, amusement parks… the list goes on. But Ohio is also known for some pretty weird laws, including ones that…
Women's Equality Day: Why Cars Are Referred to As “She” and Why It Has to Stop
Photo: Pexels We’ve all heard it before. “She’s a beauty,” the car salesman says as you sit down in what just might be your new Corvette. Then, as you pull…
A Brief History of the School Bus
A 1955 school bus with a GMC chassis Photo: Darron Birgenheier via CC Soon enough, school buses will be traveling around neighborhoods and stopping traffic to safely allow children to…
A Gearhead's Review of “Power Battle Watch Car” Animated Show
As someone who grew up watching Pokemon, MegaMan NT Warrior, Yu-Gi-Oh! and many other such shows, I’m not unfamiliar with the addictive draw of Asian cartoons featuring arena-style duels between…
Prevent Major Car Problems with Proper Maintenance
Photo: Manoj Prasad Car ownership comes with many responsibilities. Other than the payments and insurance, you must perform proper maintenance on your car. Many people ruin their cars because they…
Great Scott, it’s a Back to the Future II DeLorean iPhone 6 Cover!
The time has come for a Back to the Future 2 DeLorean iPhone 6 case The 1989 time-traveling sequel Back to the Future Part II predicted that in the year…
Elon Musk to Bankrupt Mr. Burns on 'The Simpsons'
Elon Musk will have a non-“kiss ass” appearance on an upcoming episode of The Simpsons It’s something of a rite of passage for celebrities to appear in the city of…
Here’s What Kept Your Hands from Getting Chopped Off on Expedition Everest
The “Envelope of Protection” used at Disneyland and Disney World Disney recently banned selfie sticks from all of its parks in the US—not because the House of Mouse is taking…
Donate to DeLorean Documentary Kickstarter for Awesome Back to the Future Swag
Hard to believe, but when filming wrapped on Back to the Future Part III, the original DeLorean DMC-12 wasn’t taken directly from the set and installed in a permanent display…
The Safe Choice: Vehicles with the Highest Safety and Resale Value
The 2017 Toyota RAV4 has received excellent marks in crash tests When you are deciding on a vehicle to purchase, you must take a few factors into consideration. Not only…
2019 Chevy Equinox Wins Spot on WardsAuto 10 Best UX List
According to WardsAuto, the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox provides one of the best user experiences among new or redesigned vehicles. In order to appear on the 2018 Wards 10 Best UX…
Tips to Avoid Using Your Phone Behind the Wheel
We’ve all experienced it. You’re listening to your music on the way home, but your car isn’t equipped with a hands-free audio system and you want to change the song.…
Man Hears Amber Alert, Realizes the Child Is in the Car in Front of Him
Image: Taku Amber alerts over car radios are a thankfully infrequent occurrence, but when they occur, often those listening are nowhere near those the police are looking for. This was…
Chevrolet Nets Two Places on Ward's 10 Best Engines
Lately, it seems like, if we are praising a Chevrolet car, it is most likely one of two models: either the long-running performance car, the Camaro, or the relatively new…
Scion Hopes for an FR-S Convertible
Currently, the Scion FR-S (or, as you may know it, the Subaru BRZ with a Scion badge slapped on) is only offered in a hard top model, much to the…
Opel Brand, Ampera-e Up 2016 AUTOBEST Awards
Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann Opel is taking home a pair of 2016 AUTOBEST Awards after a panel of independent journalists from 31 different European countries voted the recently-revealed Opel Ampera-e…
GM Asks to Skip 2014 Silverado and Sierra Recall
General Motors is hoping to avoid a 2014 Silverado and Sierra recall having to do with an issue with the instrument cluster. While General Motors is following through with a…
Real-Life Mario Kart Racing Comes to Ohio
Mario Kart fans in Ohio will be thrilled to hear of a new event set for next year. Mushroom Rally, a traveling go-kart race event, is scheduled to arrive in Cincinnati…
How to Avoid the Dangers of Distracted Driving
Photo: The News Wheel Whether or not you’re an experienced driver, you should understand that accidents can happen anywhere and anytime. You might be driving perfectly attentively and practicing safe…
New South Wales to Install Cameras to Curb Distracted Driving
Australians aren’t joking around when it comes to texting while behind the wheel. New South Wales plans to install 45 AI-enhanced cameras on main roads by December. According to The…
Formula One: Aero Development War is in Full Force
One of the elements of Formula One that makes the sport so appealing from a technical perspective is the almost absurd level of development throughout the course of a season.…
Chevy Blazer Earns Best New Midsize SUV Award
2020 Chevrolet Blazer in Kinetic Blue Metallic Photo: Chevrolet The well-equipped 2020 Chevrolet Blazer has been named the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Best New Midsize SUV (two rows). The award is…
Was Elon Musk Right? Facebook Shuts Down Artificial Intelligence After It Creates Its Own Language
Photo via Oninnovaion Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have been head-to-head in the news lately with opposing views about Artificial Intelligence (AI). While Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, is enthusiastic about…
First Production 2017 Corvette Grand Sport to be Auctioned Off for Charity
The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport General Motors has announced that the first retail production 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Collector’s Edition will be auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson at 6 pm on…
Second-Gen Volt to Receive New Voltec EREV Propulsion System
Chevrolet yesterday announced that its second-generation electric Volt would benefit from an all-new Voltec EREV propulsion system that will be built using data collected from drivers of current Volts. (EREV,…
Black Ice Creates Top Danger for Winter Driving
Winter driving is dangerous — low temperatures threaten your vehicle’s dependability; snow makes driving slippery and slow; and black ice can make you lose complete control. And unlike low temperatures,…
Orders Open for Diesel-powered 2021 Colorado and Canyon
The new 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel Photo: Chevrolet As the second half of 2020 begins, General Motors’ recovery from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is continuing. Thanks to extra precautions and…
Tips and Tricks for Drawing a Car
Here at The News Wheel, we like to channel our creative brains on a regular basis. While bringing you automotive news helps sharpen our writing skills, every so often we have…
Maserati’s 2023 Roadmap
Photo: Maserati Maserati has been flying somewhat under the radar recently, but the Italian luxury automaker has big plans for the future. Last year, it had laid out a roadmap…
Is the Autonomous Car Revolution Upon Us?
Will we see the autonomous car revolution in 2019? Probably not. Don’t get us wrong; we’re excited about autonomous vehicles, too. A slew of articles and news releases about new…
What Canadians Need to Know About Driving in the U.S.
Photo: The News Wheel The United States and Canada share a number of driving laws and customs, but there are some significant differences between the countries. Here’s a quick and…
Parking Was the Biggest Expense for Vehicle Owners in 2017
When you’re putting together your budget for car ownership, things like car payments, insurance, and gas probably come to mind as the most obvious monthly costs. But, as it turns out, parking…
Lamborghini Huracán Converted into World’s Fastest Camera Car
Meet the “Huracam,” a Lamborghini Huracán converted into the world’s fastest camera car by Incline Dynamic Outlet, a company best known for its top aerial cinematography. It’s also ridiculously expensive.…
NHTSA Will Put Crash-Test Dummies in Backseats Thanks to Uber, Lyft
Crash-test dummies will soon be sitting in the backseat during NHTSA crash tests The automotive safety industry has come a long way since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…
