Manchester United Will Wear Chevrolet-Branded Shirts for Michigan Game
Football fans among us (and we mean fans of the sport that actually requires players to use their feet to move the ball around) are already gearing up for Manchester United’s first-ever match in the state of Michigan on August 2 against Real Madrid. The “Big House,” perhaps best known for hosting University of Michigan […]
Toyota Set to Increase Yaris Production in 2014
Toyota is the undisputed subcompact and hybrid king of the automotive industry and as the saying goes, the rich are getting richer. Sales of the Toyota Yaris and Yaris Hybrid continue to boom, especially with young car-buyers, which is forcing the Japanese automaker to boost production of the efficient subcompact. The Yaris is currently being […]
Renault-Nissan Alliance Posts Fifth-Straight Year of Sales Gains
For the fifth consecutive year, the Renault-Nissan Alliance boasted record sales after tallying 8,264,821 vehicles in 2013, enjoying considerable gains in both the United States and China. The 2.1 percent sales increase over 2012’s figures includes the success of the Russian AVTOVAZ brand, and together, Renault/Nissan/AVTOVAZ vehicles account for one of every 10 vehicles sold […]
Toyota and DAYTONA Rising Project Partner for Speedway Reimagining
On Thursday, February 6th, Toyota and Daytona International Speedway made an exciting announcement at the Chicago Auto Show: Toyota and DAYTONA Rising, a $400 million project aimed at redeveloping the world-renowned speedway, will form a partnership, making the Japanese automaker the very first Founding Partner of the DAYTONA Rising. I was actually front and (a […]
Dodge’s Return to NASCAR Will Not Happen in 2014, Says SRT CEO
If you’re a Dodge stock-car enthusiast who is looking for the brand to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their Gen II 426 HEMI and its NASCAR dominance with a repeat performance, you’re going to have to keep waiting. After pulling out of NASCAR following its 2012 Sprint Cup championship behind the driving of Brad Keselowski […]
Michael Schumacher Critical After Skiing Accident
Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher is being listed in critical condition in France after a skiing accident in the French Alps. According to a release from CHU Grenoble, Schumacher was admitted earlier this afternoon in a coma and suffering from serious cranial trauma that would require immediate neurosurgical intervention. According to Jalopnik, Schumacher’s injury […]
The News Wheel Automotive Writing Staff
At The News Wheel, we are fortunate to have an excellent automotive writing staff onboard. A rare breed, they delight in new engine specs, concept cars, new car tech… and might even drool at the prospect of a car show. Meet some of our hard-working writers who burn the midnight oil to discover the latest […]