Chevrolet Offers Significant Discounts on the Cruze Prior to Its Cancellation
Now is the best time to purchase a Chevy Cruze before it inevitably leaves the Chevrolet lineup The Chevrolet Cruze is among the passenger cars that GM discontinued late last…
Formula One’s Ross Brawn Considers Turning to Gamers to Test New Rules
Ross Brawn, Formula One sporting director and former Ferrari team principal If there’s one thing hardcore gamers are really good at doing, it’s repeatedly testing the boundaries of a game’s…
National Corvette Museum Opens “Kentucky: 225 Years on the Move” Exhibit
The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is paying tribute to the history of transportation in its home state (sorry, commonwealth) with a new exhibit entitled, “Kentucky: 225 Years…
BP to Launch App to Let You Pay for Gas from Your Car (in Australia)
Image: Mike Mozart Smartphones are amazing things. As time has gone on, they have become more and more like small computers, with apps that can perform a vast number of…
GM Sales Up 6% in April on Crossover, Pickup Momentum
Photo: © General Motors General Motors had a strong month of sales in April, moving 269,056 vehicles between its Chevy, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac brands. Up 5.9% overall, GM’s gains…
Project Fiesta ST Sees What a Difference 100 Octane Makes
Project Fiesta ST takes a stock 2015 Ford Fiesta ST and fills it with 100 octane fuel It was deflating to find out that the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost loses…
A Simple Guide to Using Hand Signals While Driving [PHOTOS]
When you’re driving your car, it’s important to always alert other motorists to any actions you will be making that might affect them. Whether that’s adjusting speed or changing trajectory,…
GM Sales Rise 12.5% in September
2016 Chevy Equinox General Motors’ four US brands combined to sell 251,310 vehicles throughout the United States in September, resulting in a 12.5% year-over-year increase and bolstering the company’s sales…
Tips for Driving, Parking, and Loading on Black Friday
If there was ever an actual Hunger Games, I’m pretty positive it would look a whole lot like Black Friday. Every year on the day after Thanksgiving, millions of consumers…
Cadillac's Sales in China Increase 116%, Global Sales Rise 44% in January
Cadillac’s global sales in January were up 44.2% year-over-year as the brand delivered 29,764 around the world. This marked the eighth-straight month of double-digit year-over-year global sales growth for Cadillac,…
Florida Dog Takes Car for a Joyride
Dogs are man’s best friend, but they can’t do everything we can. One of the more obvious things is drive a car. One not-so-good boy in Florida decided to try…
GM Sells 2.6 Million Vehicles Globally in First Quarter
Today General Motors reported global sales of 2.36 million vehicles for the first quarter of 2016. According to GM, the sales results were driven by strong retail performance in the…
Distracted Driving: Wearing Headphones
Photo: SplitShire There are all kinds of distractions surrounding us while we drive. Texting, eating, and other passengers are all common distractions; campaigns to prevent distracted driving such as AT&T’s…
Mary Barra's Positive Economic Forecast for 2021
GM’s CEO Mary Barra has high hopes for 2021 Though this year has brought its fair share of economic challenges, the auto industry has experienced some key successes as it…
GM's March US Sales Live and Die on Trucks and Crossovers
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Photo: © General Motors General Motors’ March sales in the US were down 2.4% with just shy of a quarter-million deliveries. While cars of all sizes have…
GM Canada Sales Rise 13.2% in November
General Motors Canada announced that sales in November were up 13.2%, allowing the automaker to once again lead all industry sales. The Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac brands contributed a…
A Comprehensive List of Every GM Vehicle on Display at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto Show is a well-known event in the automotive world, with car makers debuting concept cars, new model years, and bringing their tried-and-true classics to the showroom floor.…
Mazda3 Named One of Autotrader's Best Cars for Dog Lovers
Photo: Nacho It seems that everyone is celebrating that most universal of holidays: National Dog Day. So, in honor of our hairy pals, Autotrader has announced its list of “Best Cars…
Chevy Confirms That One in Five Cruze Models Sold Is a Cruze Hatch
One out of five Chevy Cruzes reportedly has a fifth door One of the largest changes introduced for the 2017 Chevrolet vehicle lineup was the addition of the Chevrolet Cruze…
GM Canada Delivers 15 Percent Increase in June
The 2015 GMC Canyon was yet again a major contributor to a big month for GM Canada Photo: © General Motors General Motors’ four core brands combined for sales of…
Columbus Pilots Prenatal Trip Assistance Program
Pregnant women and new mothers in Columbus, Ohio can soon benefit from the latest initiative of the Smart Columbus program. The Prenatal Trip Assistance (PTA) project uses an app to…
Cadillac's Global Sales Rise 32.8% in November
2017 Cadillac CT6 Cadillac reported global sales totaling 30,849 units in November, up 32.8% year-over-year. November marked Cadillac’s sixth straight month of double digit sales growth and its fifth consecutive…
The Best Car-Themed IGTV Shows to Watch During Christmas Break
Have you tuned into IGTV yet? It’s almost Christmas and if you’re like me, you’re planning out what to watch on TV while you’re away from work for a few…
Donald Trump May Make Your Car a Silent Ninja
So, here’s a thing: thanks to the Trump administration’s heavy emphasis on deregulation, it is entirely possible that President Trump may create a varied and nation-wide near-silent electric ninja cars,…
Enterprise Teams up With Princess Anna for New Commercial
Princess Anna of Disney’s Frozen franchise is no stranger to adventure. To help the animated royalty and you conquer life’s transportation problems, Enterprise is launching an ad campaign with Anna’s…
2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Priced at $40,995
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 will become available in spring 2017 General Motors has finally released pricing details for the 2017 Colorado ZR2 and it will cost substantially less than…
5 Best Car-Related Roadside Attractions in the US
Cadillac Ranch Photo: Neal Wellons One of the many reasons that road trips are so appealing is because they give you an opportunity to see some of the greatest roadside attractions…
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Enter to Win 2 Tickets to the New York International Auto Show
The 2017 New York International Auto Show opens up to the public on April 14th through April 23rd at the Javits Center in NYC. There’s going to be an exciting…
Top 10 Rainy Day Activities for Car Geeks
If you’re a true gearhead, you view the weekend as a prime time for attending car shows, going on joy rides, or working on your car in the driveway. Unfortunately,…
Book Review: 'American Muscle Cars: A Full-Throttle History' Delightfully Recounts an Automotive Legacy
Whenever someone talks about American cars, it is hard not to think of a roaring engine packed into a mid-size car– whether a Dodge Charger or a ’60s Shelby Mustang–what…
Is It Safe to Leave Your Dog in the Truck Bed? (Spoiler: Nope)
Photo:Tina Nord If you are a dog owner and a truck driver, it might seem like a no-brainer to let your dog ride in your truck bed when you go…
Marijuana Breathalyzer in the Works in Washington
Despite the belief held by some that smoking pot even once will turn normal people into depraved and murderous degenerates (thanks, Reefer Madness!), the movement to legalize recreational and medicinal…
New Jersey Dog Learns How To Honk
If there is one message that we have always been consistent about on The News Wheel, it’s to never, ever, ever leave your pets in the car. This is especially…
Good Housekeeping Names Mazda3 'Best Compact' Car of 2016
Awards just keep pouring in for Mazda, as Good Housekeeping has named the Mazda3 the “Best Compact” car for 2016, as a part of its collaborative project with Car and…
Which Chevrolet Cars and SUVs Have the Most Cargo Space?
The 2021 Suburban leads Chevy SUVs and cars with 144.7 cubic feet of total cargo space Photo: Chevrolet How much stuff do you need your new vehicle to hold? Basing…
GM Shines in J.D. Power 2020 Sales Satisfaction Index
2021 GMC Canyon Denali Photo: General Motors All four General Motors brands placed well ahead of their segment average in the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index Study. GMC…
[QUIZ] How Many of These GM SUVs Can You Name?
For car enthusiasts like our team at The News Wheel, challenging yourself to identify car models can be a fun road trip game (especially when we go to the Chicago Auto…
Hamilton Equals Schumacher's Pole Record and Prevails in Belgium
From left: Vettel, Hamilton, and Ricciardo on the 2017 Belgian Grand Prix podium Formula One was back after the summer break at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium, where fans…
Mitsubishi's Concept Craze Continues in Paris with GT-PHEV
After axing the Lancer Evo, Mitsubishi made it clear that its future would be full of SUVs and crossovers, which is not surprising given that the Outlander and Outlander Sport…
Opel Cascada Supreme to Make Its Public Debut at 2016 Paris Motor Show
The Opel GT Concept is said to be the inspiration behind the new Opel Cascada Supreme Last month, General Motors announced that a new Sport Touring trim would become available…
Opel Cascada Supreme Available Now (Tomatoes and Sour Cream Not Included)
If you have ever ordered from Taco Bell—probably late, maybe after a night out, possibly while in the backseat of someone else’s car trying to remember where half the night…
Trailer for the Latest Pixar Movie “Onward” Features Two Elf Brothers Driving a Van
One does not simply drive into Mordor Photo: Disney/Pixar This summer, Disney and Pixar are reuniting Buzz, Woody, and all your favorite toys for Toy Story 4. After the release…
Bad Dog Crashes Master’s Car Into a West Virginia Walmart
One has to imagine that a very, very large rolled-up newspaper awaits the very, very bad dog in Wayne, West Virginia, who managed to drive his master’s car straight into…
What Does a Seatbelt’s Fabric Loop Do?
Seat belt Photo: cfarnsworth via Pixabay Some vehicles have a fabric loop by the buckle of each passengers’ seatbelt, except the driver’s seatbelt. Discover what purpose automakers had for installing…
InsureMyTesla Launches in U.S. as the Car Insurance Industry is Set to Change
Just last month, Tesla released its new car insurance add-on product, InsureMyTesla, for U.S. buyers. It previously released this offering to 20 countries overseas, where it has been a huge…
You searched for super bowl
Yeah baby, yeah! General Motors went “EVil” with its Super Bowl LVI commercial. The company has been teasing the appearance of Dr. Evil from the Austin Powers franchise leading up…
F1 Honors Niki Lauda at Monaco Grand Prix
The Monaco Grand Prix is traditionally the biggest, most glamorous party on the Formula One calendar, but the tone will be a little more somber at the 2019 event. Niki…
2 Chevy Models Make US News’ List of Cheapest EVs in 2021
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Photo: Chevrolet When electric vehicles first hit the market, options were limited and prices were high. Each year, more automakers are manufacturing more EVs, so choices…
[Photos] First Look at the 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06
Photo: Chevrolet The wraps have just come off the 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06, and we don’t think it’s too early to claim it may be the most thrilling Corvette yet.…
Chevy Blazer Earns Nod in J.D. Power Quality and Satisfaction Rankings
Photo: Chevrolet The Chevy Blazer earned praise from consumers in the 2021 J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study, which polls drivers on their vehicle’s comfort, materials, and…
