2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Overview
Photo: Chevrolet For 2022, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 presents a refreshed, expanded lineup that builds on the full-size truck’s already popular array of features and capabilities. The 2022 Silverado 1500 is…
FCA US Sales up 32 Percent in Q2 2021
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 80th Anniversary Edition Photo: FCA FCA US LLC announced that its Q2 2021 sales increased 32 percent year over year. Retail sales, in particular, grew 27…
Max Verstappen Crowned F1 Champion amid Controversy
Photo: Honda Max Verstappen has won his first Formula One World Drivers’ Championship by taking victory at the season-ending 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, though fans, pundits, and drivers are…
Vehicular Viewing: New on Streaming for May 2021
Each month, Vehicular Viewing rounds up the most notable streaming titles for gearheads, car lovers, and anyone else who likes to see interesting vehicles on the big or small screen.…
Consumer Reports Worst New Cars of 2014 List Tallies Least of the Least
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer | Consumer Reports Worst New Cars of 2014 List If there’s ever a tool that is of particular use to a new car shopper, it’s the multitude…
Hailie Deegan, Joey Logano Donate 350 Hams for the Holidays
Joey Logano and Hailie Deegan observing boxes of ham Photo: Ford Back in November, rising Ford Performance superstar Hailie Deegan delivered over 3,000 pounds of turkeys to needy families in…
VW Golf GTI is the Best Hatchback on Good Housekeeping List
Photo: Volkswagen I don’t know about you, but I always look for the latest car reviews from… checks notes… Good Housekeeping? Not to worry, folks. The team at GH worked…
Cosworth, Aston Martin, Lamborghini Attend F1 Engine Meeting
Photo: Artes Max The most recent Formula One engine meeting was held last week and featured a surprisingly large number of manufacturers according to Mercedes AMG F1 team boss Toto…
What is Automotive Body Filler?
Photo: DaveSeven via CC If you need to patch a dent or gouge in your vehicle, you might reach for the putty that’s commonly known as Bondo. This polyester-based resin…
Chevrolet Makes a TikTok With BRELAND and Silverado Trucks
The rebooted “My Truck” music video Photo: Chevrolet On Feb. 19, Chevrolet showed off the latest Silverado models in its TikTok debut. This TikTok serves as a rebooted music video…
Max Verstappen on the Back Foot as 2021 F1 Season Draws to Epic Close
Photo: Honda With just two races to go, the 2021 Formula One season has been what the kids would call a banger. Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have been heads…
FCA Supports Shoppers With ‘Drive Forward’ Initiative
“Drive Forward” initiative Photo: FCA On April 1, FCA launched the “Drive Forward” initiative to help shoppers during the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the initiative, the automaker created a…
The History of Brake Lights
Brake are one of the most important safety features in the automotive industry Before there were lane departure warning systems, blind spot monitoring, and rearview cameras, the automotive world had…
Halloween Decorations for Your Car
With just three more weeks till Halloween, many people are already busy gathering hordes of candy as well as accessories and gear for costumes. While decorating your house and your…
8 Vehicles Named After Mythical Creatures
The automotive industry is full of models with mythical monikers Here at The News Wheel, we have previously discussed how automakers look to the animal kingdom in search of names…
Opel's Contractual Relationship with GM Set to End in Two to Three Years
Buick will have to develop a new Regal vehicle all on its own GM’s decision to sell Opel and Vauxhall to PSA raised many questions about the future of its…
The Evolution of the Tow Truck
It’s easy to take tow trucks for granted … but early car owners didn’t have this convenience. Photo: GPS 56 via CC As frustrating as car breakdowns can be in…
What Qualifications Make a Car a Muscle Car?
1978 Chevy Nova Coupe engine blower Photo: The News Wheel If there’s one concept that’s central to the legacy of American automobiles, it’s the muscle car. While automakers from around the…
Find the Right Car Seat for Your Pup
Traveling with pets, whether it’s a short trip to the vet or a long road trip with the family, requires extra consideration. You might need to pack treats, water, a…
David Beckham is Maserati’s New Brand Ambassador
Photo: Maserati Step aside, Matthew McConaughey — there’s a new, cool brand ambassador in town. David Beckham has entered the fray, teaming up with Maserati to produce a video as…
Chevrolet Extends Partnership With NNPA, Announce Ambassador
Photo: Chevrolet For the sixth year in a row, Chevrolet is partnering with the National Newspaper Publishers Association for the “Discover the Unexpected” program. In addition to the partnership extension,…
2023 Chevrolet Blazer Overview
2023 Chevrolet Blazer RS Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Blazer is all new for the 2023 model year. This Camaro-inspired SUV now boasts enhanced tech tools along with updated styling. Here’s…
Why Are Stop Signs Red? And Other Questions You've Wondered About Colors on the Road
We don’t live in a world of grayscale, and we certainly don’t drive in one. The road is filled with colors, and not just the hues of other cars. From…
VW Helped Purchase Land for Cherokee National Forest
Photo: Volkswagen In its continued effort of sustainability and eco-friendliness, Volkswagen worked with The Conservation Fund to purchase, conserve, and transfer about 1,500 acres of land to the U.S. Forest…
Full-Size SUV Sales Shine for GM in Third Quarter
Chevrolet Suburban sales rose 28.1 percent in the third quarter Photo: Chevrolet Third-quarter sales numbers have arrived, and the results confirm General Motors’ status as America’s go-to automaker for full-size…
Bottas Wins 2019 United States GP, Hamilton Crowned Champion
Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube Valtteri Bottas did well to beat teammate Lewis Hamilton to the checkered flag at the 2019 United States GP, but it was Hamilton who claimed…
From Iron Man to Endgame: The Cars of Tony Stark
It has been quite a ride for Robert Downey Jr. In 2008, his character, Tony Stark, constructed the first Iron Man suit in a cave from a box of scraps.…
2022 EV6 Wins WardsAuto 10 Best Interiors & UX Award
Photo: Kia The all-new, all-electric Kia EV6 has finally arrived. The inspiring new Kia SUV is already making a name for itself in the industry, having been named a winner…
F1 Season Comes to a Close at 2019 Abu Dhabi GP
Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube The 2019 Formula One World Championship came to a close at the 2019 Abu Dhabi GP, where drivers fought over the last few points still…
Forza Horizon 4 Adds Classic Mazdas
Photo: Mazda Forza Horizon 4 recently added the 1973 Mazda RX-3 and the 1972 Mazda Cosmo to its roster of virtual race cars. Here’s a look back at these classic…
Chevy Silverado EV Meets “Sopranos” in Nostalgia-Charged Super Bowl Ad
Actor Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Meadow Soprano) drives the Silverado EV in a Super Bowl ad Photo: Chevrolet If your favorite pop-culture phenomenon hasn’t yet been revived and recycled in an attempt…
Lewis Hamilton Wins 2019 Mexican GP
Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube Lewis Hamilton has won the 2019 Mexican GP, setting himself up to win the 2019 Formula One World Championship at the upcoming race at the…
Desert-Ready ‘The Chevy Beast’ Concept Arrives at SEMA
Photo: Chevrolet Each year, automakers show off their coolest concepts at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Tomorrow marks the start of the event and Chevrolet has brought The Chevy…
[VIDEO] Spectre Trailer Gives Us Glimpse at Bond’s Cars
The glorious Aston Martin DB10 After months of teasing, Sony Pictures has finally released the full-length trailer for the upcoming James Bond movie, Spectre. As you might expect, it’s full…
Groupe PSA Features in the Latest FCA Merger Rumors
Is a FCA merger finally happening? Photo: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Prior to his death last year, one of Sergio Marchionne’s main goals as the CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles was…
Stellantis Named One of the 2021 Best Companies for Latinas
Stellantis making the list in a previous year Photo: FCA Stellantis has earned a spot on LATINA Style magazine’s list of the 2021 Top 50 Best Companies for Latinas to…
‘Drive to Survive’ Season 2 Arrives February 28 on Netflix
Photo: Pablo Franco | Unsplash Drive to Survive season 2 will debut on Netflix in just over a month, on Feb. 28. It will cover the events of the 2019…
GM, Pilot Flying J Plan National EV Fast Charging Network
Photo: General Motors General Motors is rolling out a series of new electric vehicles like the Chevy Silverado EV, the Chevy Equinox EV, and the GMC Hummer EV — and…
2019 German GP: Hamilton on Pole, Vettel Out
Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube The German Grand Prix was a disaster for Sebastian Vettel last year, who had crashed out of the lead and has since never quite seemed…
CarHopper: Catering to Rich People with Luxury Vehicle Rentals and Caviar
This Lamborghini Gallardo could be yours (for a day) for the low, low price of $2,000! For most, the idea of sitting behind the wheel of a Lamborghini Huracan is a farfetched…
Infographic: Unusual Car Door Designs
For most motorists, opening a car door to enter their vehicle is a rather banal experience. There’s nothing really noteworthy to distinguish one vehicle’s door from another’s, as most automakers utilize a…
Rainbow Flag to Replace Confederate Flag on General Lee
It was announced earlier this week that, following the tragic, race-fueled shooting in South Carolina that left nine human beings dead in a church, the Confederate flag would be removed…
What Happened to Diamond-Star Motors?
Mitsubishi Eclipse In the 1970s, Chrysler and Mitsubishi kind of had a thing together. Chrysler bought 15% of the Mitsubishi Motors stock and began selling Mitsubishis in the US rebadged…
Will Cars' Built-In GPS Systems Put iPhone Navigation Apps Out of Business?
As technology progresses, our vehicles are becoming more and more plugged-in (sometimes literally with electric cars). Technology systems are integrated into our vehicles now, with infotainment, navigation, and even built-in…
2021 Chevy Traverse Gains Midnight and Sport Editions
The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse Midnight Edition Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Traverse has only received a few minor changes for the 2021 model year. However, to make the latest Traverse a…
US News Names 2021 Chevy Traverse One of the Quietest SUVs
The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse Photo: Chevrolet U.S. News & World Report honored the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse on the list of “The 11 Quietest SUVs in 2021.” The Traverse earned praise…
2017 Chevy Volt Already Arriving at Dealerships with GM Incentives
An orange Volt on display at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show General Motors had announced that the 2017 Chevy Volt would launch nationwide sometime this spring. And apparently Punxsutawney Phil…
GM's Mary Barra Says US Will Take 20 Years to Shift to EVs
GM CEO Mary Barra gave her personal prediction on when Americans will shift to EVs Photo: © General Motors No one knows exactly when more Americans will come around to…
2017 Chevy Silverado HD to Feature Quieter, Stronger Duramax 6.6-Liter Diesel V8
The 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Z71 Today Chevy announced that the Silverado HD will include an available redesigned Duramax 6.6-liter V8 turbo-diesel engine for the 2017 model year. This next-gen…
Behind the Badge: Exploring the Theories Behind Lincoln's Star Logo
Few automotive logos carry the legacy of luxury and prestige more than the Lincoln emblem. For decades, the premium automaker has presented its star-like logo as a symbol of its…
