Chrysler Pacifica, Voyager Make Best Minivans for 2021 List
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Photo: FCA Finding the best family-hauler can be difficult. There are plenty of options on the market from spacious sedans to well-equipped SUVs. But, if you want…
AutoGuide Names Chrysler Pacifica Family Vehicle of the Year
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle AWD Photo: FCA The Chrysler Pacifica continues to impress and rack up awards. Its latest accolade comes from AutoGuide, which honored the family-favorite minivan with the…
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Earns Spot on KBB’s List of 12 Best Cars for Families
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Photo: FCA Each year, the editors at Kelley Blue Book choose the rides that meet the needs of America’s families. One of the best minivans, according to…
2016 Nissan 370Z Coupe Overview
It seems that nobody who makes sports cars cares much for the middle-class enthusiast. It appears that every true performance vehicle is ludicrously expensive, while lower-priced vehicles are limited to four-cylinder…
Driver Bari Musawwir Discusses 2016 Monster Jam Tour Coming to Dayton
So far this year, the 2016 Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series has been through Nashville, Tulsa, Louisville, and Milwaukee. This season has been full of exciting moments, especially for Zombie…
How the RV Industry Is Helping Against COVID-19
Photo: Jairph via Unsplash Major RV manufacturers around the world are investing their resources into producing and donating critical supplies in the fight against the escalating COVID-19 pandemic. Last week,…
New Toyota Tech Can Detect Your Breathing and Heartbeat
Image: Toyota Toyota Connected North America has revealed a new technology called Cabin Awareness that uses high-resolution, millimeter-wave 4D imaging radar to detect occupants, including a variety of pets. The…
Cadillac Escala Declared the Best Concept Vehicle at the Chicago Auto Show
Chicago Auto Show attendees found the Escala to be the most impressive concept present at the show During the Chicago Auto Show’s official public run from February 10 to February…
The Best Gift Book Ideas for Car Buffs
Photo: pxfuel Whether you’re shopping for the holidays or planning a birthday surprise, a book is one of the best gifts you can give. If you’re buying for a car…
Monster Truck Mayhem: Photo Gallery of Monster Jam Shows in Dayton
[Left to Right] The News Wheel staff writer Vicki Widmar, editors Samuel Huist & Caitlin Moran, and senior editor Aaron Widmar (not pictured) attend the Dayton Monster Jam show on…
How the RV Industry Boomed in the 2010s
Photo: Dominika Roseclay | Pexels If you bought a recreational vehicle in the last decade, you were far from alone. The RV industry positively boomed in the 2010s, with sales…
Ford Teams Up With Redwood Materials to Recycle End-of-Life Batteries
Photo: Ford Ford has announced its support of a brand-new and comprehensive electric vehicle battery recycling program launched by Redwood Materials, a Nevada-based company founded by J.B. Straubel, former co-founder…
Shoppers Say They’d Pay Stupid Money for a New Car
Supply-chain issues are continuing to impact new car availability and pushing prices up, but most new-car shoppers are still willing to dig deep to get the car they want. A…
Japanese Grand Prix is Officially Out for 2021
Photo: Michael Elleray via CC The country that just hosted the biggest sporting event in the world amid a state of emergency has just announced the 2021 Japanese Grand Prix…
2022 Toyota Mirai Comes With $15,000 of Free Hydrogen
Photo: Toyota It seems that every year, Toyota makes the Mirai an even greater value proposition. When it launched the second-generation 2021 model, it cut the MSRP down from $58,550…
Henry Ford & Son Limited Celebrating 100 Years in Ireland This Monday
Henry Ford & Son Limited Cork Plant This coming Monday, Ford will celebrate 100 years since the establishment of Henry Ford & Son Limited on the Marina in Cork, Ireland,…
Focus RS Chief Engineer Tyrone Johnson Named AutoCar Engineer of the Year
Tyrone Johnson, Focus RS chief engineer Ford’s new Focus RS has been winning awards seemingly left and right, from the 2016 Vehicle Dynamics International Car of the Year to Top…
4 Annoying & Bad Driver Habits
Photo: Rene Schwietzke via CC Some bad driver habits are so common that they stop being irritating and instead barely penetrate one’s consciousness. When you’ve seen hundreds of drivers block…
Robert Kubica Drives F1 Car Again Six Years After Rally Crash
Robert Kubica, once one of the most admired racers on the Formula One grid, drove an F1 car for the first time yesterday since his horror crash in early 2011…
New Honda Commercial “Racing at Heart” Connects Motorsports Portfolio to Ridgeline, Civic Si, and Type R
Honda is playing up the connection between its motorsports program and its own production vehicles in a new commercial titled “Racing at Heart.” The ad features the 2017 Honda Ridgeline…
Thor Boosts RV Production as Demand Swells
Photo: Jayco Thor Industries, the parent company of some of the world’s biggest RV manufacturers including Jayco, Keyston, and Hymer, is increasing production at some of its RV facilities in…
Goodbye Pastor Maldonado – We'll Miss Watching You Crash
Goodbye, Pastor. Pastor Maldonado has announced on Twitter he is leaving the Renault Formula 1 team (formerly Lotus) and retiring from the sport altogether, a decision that many fans understand…
Hailie Deegan Joins NASCAR Truck Series in 2021
Hailie Deegan joins the NASCAR Truck Series starting next year Photo: Ford This past Saturday, Ford Performance Developmental Driver Hailie Deegan made her NASCAR Truck Series debut. With a best-ever…
Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World
The Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World Photo: Ricky Brigante Have you ever wanted to borrow a Lamborghini, but couldn’t quite convince your buddy to buy one? Well, you…
Toyota Announces Meaningless $10 Billion US Investment Following Meaningless Trump Tweet
Photo: Gage Skidmore Shortly after President-elect Donald Trump threatened Toyota with a “big border tax” if it were to build a new plant for the Corolla in Baja, Mexico, the…
[VIDEO] Watch Jeff Gordon's #24 Chevy SS Get Its Last Paint Job
If you’ve been inconsolable ever since you heard the news that NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon would be retiring at the end of this season, you may be too heartbroken to…
Holden Exhibits Its Pride as Official Mardi Car of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade
Holden has announced that it has been named the 2017 Official Mardi Car for the 2017 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, which takes place on March 4th. Holden…
‘Alonso Did Everything to Make Honda Look Bad,’ Says Helmut Marko
Photo: Heimo Ruschitz Helmut Marko, advisor to the Red Bull Racing and head of the Red Bull Junior Team, has been keeping close tabs on Honda, Toro Rosso’s new engine…
This is The Next-Gen 2022 Toyota Tundra
Photo: Toyota After a low-resolution photo of the upcoming, next-generation 2022 Toyota Tundra was leaked on the internet by an anonymous source, Toyota did the only reasonable thing: release the…
Jeff Dunham Shows Off His Collection of AMC Gremlins to Jay Leno
Jay Leno “admires” Jeff Dunham’s classic AMC Gremlins There seems to be a big crossover between comedy and car enthusiasm, with many comedians having a unique affection for certain types…
McLaren Has Actually Done It—Their 2017 F1 Car is Orange!
I was going to wait until all of the 2017 Formula 1 cars were revealed to do a recap with all the photos, but after McLaren revealed its new MCL32…
It Took Me 20 Years to Realize that Geri Horner (aka Ginger Spice) Loves Cars
Apparently, Ginger Spice has always had a love for classic cars Photo: Geri Horner Geri Horner (née Halliwell) is best-known as one-fifth of the ’90s British pop super group the…
Formula 1 Profile – Michael Schumacher
With a record seven World Championships and 91 wins, Michael Schumacher is by far the most successful Formula 1 driver of all time, perhaps even one of the greatest drivers…
Biggest-Ever F1 Survey Reveals Max Verstappen is Most Popular Driver
Photo: Honda Results from the biggest Formula 1 survey ever conducted reveal, among a wide variety of other interesting insights, that Max Verstappen is currently the sport’s most popular driver.…
Guide to Toyota Safety Sense
Spot the cameras and sensors Toyota Toyota Safety Sense is a suite of active safety and driver-assistive technologies. Every new Toyota model on the market comes with TSS as standard…
Beach-Day Essentials To Pack In The Car
With temperatures heating up and the school year close to being done, you might be thinking it’s time to plan a day or days at the beach. Before you get…
How To Secure College Essentials In Your Vehicle
Photo: The News Wheel Moving to or from college can be back-breaking work. Whether you’re moving a ton of stuff or just the bare necessities, you’ll need to plan ahead…
8 Best Children’s Books About Cars
We all have developed a connection to certain picture books while growing up. So, it comes as no surprise that many of our favorites here at The News Wheel involve cars.…
Could the Toyota Crown Be Coming to the U.S.?
Photo: Toyota The Toyota Crown was the very first Toyota vehicle to be exported to the United States, but after a 15-year run, the automaker stopped selling the famously luxurious…
7 New Automotive History Books for Your Winter TBR Pile
Photo: Nenad Stojkovic via CC BY 2.0 This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel may earn a small commission when you click on links and…
Screen-free Games to Entertain Kids on a Road Trip
Tablets, smartphones, and laptops will help your kids whittle away the driving time on a road trip. But, what if you’re trying to reduce screen time? It is possible to…
Road Trip Games for Grown-ups
Road trip entertainment is not just a priority for kids. Adults, too, need some help whittling away the hours on a road trip. Here are a few road trip games…
Chevy Teams Up With Jesse Iwuji for NASCAR Xfinity Series
Emmitt Smith and Jesse Iwuji with the No. 34 Empowering People More Camaro SS Photo: Chevrolet It’s tradition for automotive brands to sponsor or partner with specific drivers and teams…
Jimmie Johnson Gives Team Chevy the Victory at Charlotte
Johnson told reporters after the race that he knew he’d eventually find his way back to victory lane Photo: © Amy Marbach When six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie…
Tony Stewart Finishes Final NASCAR Race at 45
November 20th marked two big moments in Chevrolet NASCAR. On the one hand, Jimmie Johnson won his seventh NASCAR championship, tying the record held by Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt,…
Chevy Refreshes Blazer for 2023
2023 Chevrolet Blazer RS Photo: Chevrolet The 2023 Chevrolet Blazer offers plenty of updates for the 2023 model year. The new look for the popular adventure-ready SUV features eye-catching exterior…
Ford Driver Kurt Busch Wins 2017 Daytona 500
This is Kurt Busch’s first Daytona 500 victory after finishing runner-up multiple times in the past Photo: Nigel Kinrade for Ford Performance Although Kurt Busch is a former champion of…
Martin Truex Jr. Wins Yet Another One for Toyota
Yes, it’s happened again: Toyota has won yet another NASCAR race, this time with Martin Truex Jr. behind the wheel of the Furniture Row Racing No. 78 Toyota Camry. That…
'NASCAR Heroes' Comic Books Review: Super Powers Meet Stock Car Racing
Growing up, I loved reading comic books. Ever since the Ultimate Spider-man series debuted in 2000, I would take home armloads of back-issues and trade paperbacks from the library. When…
