The Best Accessories For Your Lifted Truck
Photo: DiamondBack Truck Covers via CC A lifted truck provides plenty of benefits, but this major modification can add some unforeseen challenges to your daily drive. Here’s a look at…
5 Ways to Make Your Commute More Productive
Photo: Raysonho If you have a full-time job, chances are you spend a good part of the morning or evening behind the wheel commuting — and waiting out any traffic…
Elon Musk Announces Plans for Hyperloop with 29-Minute NYC-to-DC Travel Time
Photo: OnInnovation Thursday afternoon, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., took to Twitter to announce he has received verbal government approval to built a hyperloop connecting New York City and Washington…
2019 Chevrolet Suburban Overview
Meet the modern iteration of the industry’s oldest nameplate: the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban. The Suburban offers the largest body of all Chevy SUVs and a strong V8, giving it ultimate…
Chevy US Sales Down, Trucks and Crossovers Strong
2015 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ Photo: © General Motors Despite logging its best March for crossover sales and another month of forward momentum with its pickup lineup, Chevrolet’s U.S. sales were…
Infographic: Famous Cars With Names
Friday, October 2nd is a big day for us here at The News Wheel, because it’s Name Your Car Day! In order to celebrate what is easily one of the best…
Arnold Schwarzenegger Will Narrate Your Drive on Waze
These hands lifted more weights in 1980 then you’ll lift in your entire lifetime Photo: Waze/Twitter If you have a long commute to the office or you have a tendency…
Mirai Chief Engineer Doesn’t See EVs as Viable Alternatives
Toyota Mirai As if the efforts of Lexus to convince customers that EVs are terrible for road trips and generally not as fun to drive were not evidentiary enough to…
Toyota’s Eric Dede Works to Make Hybrids More Efficient than Ever
Toyota’s Eric Dede The Toyota Technical Center (TTC) in Ann Arbor, MI, has been the focus of the press lately, thanks to the center’s dedication to creating new and exciting…
Car Thefts Have Decreased By Almost 60% Since 1991
There’s been a dramatic decrease in car thefts over the last 24 years There are a lot of automotive figures from 1991 that motorists would probably like to go back…
Red Bull Might Not Change Its F1 Driver Lineup for Once
Photo: emperornie via CC Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner says that both of Red Bull’s Formula 1 teams are “in a good place” with their current drivers, suggesting…
Trail Boss Trim Only Offered on Chevrolet Trucks
The 2019 Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss Photo: Chevrolet For quite some time, it was up in the air whether or not Chevrolet would extend its capable Trail Boss sub-brand…
Recall Alert: Approximately 49,000 GM Vehicles Affected by Two Separate Recalls Involving Potential Fire Risks
2011 Chevy Silverado 3500HD Photo: Wilson County Chevrolet Buick GMC General Motors has issued a recall on approximately 49,000 of its vehicles. The recall impacts those who own a 2011-2015 Chevrolet…
9 Careers in the EV Industry
Photo: © General Motors As electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to grow, it’s only natural for young adults to start focusing on career paths that would foster the development of…
C8 Corvette Buyers Will Get a Free Gift from Chevy
Photo: General Motors The release of the 2020 C8 Corvette is truly a landmark achievement for the automakers — and an exciting event for Corvette fans everywhere. Chevrolet has gone…
Meet the 2019 Formula One Driver Lineup
Photo: pedrik / Flickr The Formula One silly season was especially silly this year. Though the driver lineup remained the same throughout the entirety of the 2018 championship, something that…
Mary Barra, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Throw Support Behind Single National Fuel Efficiency, Emissions Standard
Last month, I speculated about what the position of the automakers would be in relation to new fuel efficiency and emissions rules. I guessed that they would like to have…
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Back in October of 2019, an enticing image of a refreshed 2021 Buick Regal sedan leaked online. Speculation about just when this new Regal might release, and what upgrades it…
2014 Chevrolet SS Packs a Punch with More Than 400 HP
The all-new 2014 Chevrolet SS performance sedan is Chevrolet’s first rear wheel drive performance sedan in 17 years. The SS will also be Chevrolet’s racing car entry in the 2013…
4 Ways To Use Your Tax Return on a Car
Here are just a few ways that you can use your tax return on your current car…or a new one Photo: The News Wheel While there are countless ways to…
2017 World Series MVP George Springer Receives 2018 Chevrolet Silverado Centennial Edition
There are plenty of people who wouldn’t mind receiving the truck even without the award Last night, the Houston Astros won the World Series Championship for the first time in…
World Cup of Cars: Argentina vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
The exciting first weekend of World Cup play draws to a close tonight with a matchup that pits Argentina against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Naturally, a great deal of the focus in tonight’s…
You searched for Nissan LEAF
When you’re shopping for a new car, you’re probably weighing the benefits of a car vs. an SUV. But, if you get a hatchback, you’ll get the best of both…
Baby Safety Month: How to Keep Your Child Safe on the Road
Photo: Kampus Productions via Pexels No matter how safe a driver you are, there’s always the chance that someone will be texting while driving or not paying attention to a…
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For 13 years, the Kia Soul has caught the attention of many thanks to its quirky design that has held up all this time. Now in its third generation, the…
Which are the Most Powerful and Efficient Chevrolet Engines Available?
Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet boasts an impressive lineup of powertrains, and we’ve rounded up some of the most notable examples. From hardworking diesel mills and high-end performance engines to fuel-sipping powerplants,…
Celebs Help Chevrolet Launch First-Ever Silverado ZR2
BRELAND introduces the Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Photo: Chevrolet The all-new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 made its first appearance last week on an enormous stage: the first game of the…
EVs Get Greener as US Electricity's Carbon Emissions Reach 25-Year Low
One of the most persistent and annoying arguments pushed in online comments sections against electric vehicles is that, although an electric vehicle may not put out emissions from its own…
Production of the Chevrolet Blazer Is Officially Underway
The release of the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer is reportedly just around the corner Due to a growing demand for new crossovers and SUVs, Chevrolet could not have picked a better…
Wireless Charging Is Rapidly on the Way
Electric vehicles have one particular convenient feature that beats out internal combustion engines: the ability to “refuel” from home, in your driveway, while you sleep. Now, that process looks to…
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix Recap: Rosberg Wins Again as Hamilton Complains
The lovely circuit from above. If you don’t watch Formula 1 and are looking for an exciting race to grab your interest in the sport, you can skip a viewing…
FOUR WHEELER Names 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Pickup Truck of the Year
The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, the high-performance off-road variant of the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado, has snagged the title of FOUR WHEELER’s Pickup Truck of the Year. The 29th annual entry…
California to Double Down on Electric Vehicle Rebates to Fight Emissions
Photo: byronv2 California is having a bit of a problem with its air pollution. Despite probably being the lead state in eco-conscious and especially air-quality-conscious regulations, its population still seems…
Report: You Probably Don’t Tip Your Uber Driver
Photo: Quote Catalog As Americans, there are situations where you definitely tip, and others that are greyer. For example, you should always tip your wait staff at a restaurant, but…
Chevy Raises Discount on the 2019 Silverado 1500
While many automakers offer significant discounts on models around New Year’s, others provide sales incentives a bit later. GMC, for instance, has been offering a 19-percent discount on certain Sierra…
Theresa May Rushed to Save Vauxhall Jobs
General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra Earlier this month, British Prime Minister Theresa May placed a call to Mary Barra, the head of General Motors. Instead of talking about…
2017 Chicago Auto Show Preview: Here’s What You Can Expect from General Motors
This year is the 109th anniversary of the Chicago Auto Show. Every winter, automakers from all around the globe gather in Chicago to display their newest and most innovative vehicle…
What’s the Point of Gears Anyway?
Because most drivers in the United States buy cars with automatic transmissions, it’s not uncommon for people to have little understanding of how gears work or even why they exist.…
Electrified COPO Camaro Goes to Auction in Monterey
Photo: Chevrolet The Specialty Equipment Market Association Show, or SEMA Show, is the perfect place for automakers and other tech companies to show off their weirdest and wackiest concepts and…
John Hennessey Raced the Camaro ZL1 & Challenger Hellcat, And Here's What Happened
The other day, as I was driving along, I was treated to the lovely sight of a super-lifted rust-bucket Chevy truck driven by a camouflage-garbed gentleman with an American flag…
Self-Driving Bus Dust-Up Starts in Columbus
We have known that self-driving vehicle testing was coming for our state’s capital of Columbus, Ohio (The News Wheel operates out of Dayton). We have also known self-driving vehicles will…
4 Reasons Trucks Triumph Over Cars
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Photo: Chevrolet Trucks on the market today like the Chevrolet Silverado are more than just workhorses. Just because you don’t work in construction, need to haul…
Guide to Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Off-Road Trims and Packages
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Photo: Chevrolet For drivers who like to leave the pavement, the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 lineup boasts multiple off-road options. Here’s a look at this…
New Chevrolet Contest Searches for Two Kid Reporters to Send to the MLB All-Star Game
Chevy is searching for some intrepid young reporters to send to Major League Baseball’s biggest event of the year Chevrolet currently serves as the Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball.…
Outlander PHEV Named to List of Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars
The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV recently landed a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s list of the 10 Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars Under…
World Cup of Cars: Honduras vs. Ecuador
Your Friday night World Cup matchup puts Honduras against Ecuador at Arena da Baixada, Curitiba. Both lost their opening round matchups, and both also lost their first matchups in our…
Name Game: Mazda’s SKYACTIV on the Tip of Tongues
Mazda’s SKYACTIV powers the 2014 Mazda6 To create a unique and identifiable brand, companies often need to create equally unique and identifiable names. Think back to a time before Google…
Formula One 2018: Pre-Season Testing – Final Recap
Photo: Artex Max The last day of pre-season testing for the 2018 Formula One championship has come to an end, with both Ferrari drivers setting the quickest lap times and…
2015 Sienna Named Best in Class Minivan
The spacious and spunky 2015 Toyota Sienna was named the Best in Class Minivan at the fifth annual New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) Technology Conference. This year’s NEMPA Technology…
David Higgins Dominates Again at Oregon Trail Rally
David Higgins wins again at Oregon Trail Rally David Higgins, Subaru Rally Team USA driver, has been on what you might call a big, old roll. Not only has he…
