Report: New RWD Lincoln a CUV, Could it Be a Hybrid?
It’s been common knowledge for some time that Lincoln intends to add at least two more new models to its lineup by 2016, and it’s been expected/hoped for equally as long that at least one of the new models in question would be a RWD Lincoln of some stripe. A report this morning from The […]
4 Car Museums in Ohio
While Detroit gets most of the glory for being the home of historic American automakers like Buick and Chevrolet, neighboring Ohio has plenty of car history of its own. Cleveland native Alexander Winton invented the first “horseless carriage,” which was the predecessor to the modern automobile. Dayton, Ohio, was home to inventors such as Charles […]
Utter Nonsense Review: A Riotous Road Trip Game for Families & Adults
With spring on the way, you’re bound to be spending a lot of time with your family or friends in the car on road trips. We at The News Wheel have been busy travelling to and from auto shows. Today’s passengers spend their time on the road with their faces mesmerized by their […]
Study: Our Electricity Is Greener, And So Are Electric Cars
Last June, I got pretty excited over a report and map from the Union of Concerned Scientists, which had calculated, depending on region, if you were driving an electric car, the equivalent gasoline car efficiency that you would need to drive to reach the same level. To clear that up that convoluted explanation, here’s the […]
Face to Face with the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupe
The 2018 Dayton Auto Show might be over, however, the vehicles witnessed from attending the event still linger in my mind. The main car still haunting my vehicular daydreams (or is it cardreams?…) is definitely the 2018 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport Coupe. Few things are as American as a ‘vette. The sleek, aerodynamic body with a […]
What Was the Best Scion and Why Is It the FR-S?
As most of you probably know already, Scion is almost about to disappear. The brand will be brought back into the Toyota fold, and in the process, the tC will be discontinued and the FR-S, iA, iM, and upcoming C-HR will all be rebranded into Toyotas. We expect the updated models will lose a bit […]
So You Own a Scion… Now What?
In case you haven’t already heard, Toyota recently announced plans to kill off its youth-focused brand, Scion, and transition some of the lineup to its own. After years of declining sales, Toyota decided it was in its best interest to get out of the Scion experiment while it still had a few impressive vehicles left. […]
Scion in 2015: All The New Things
With a smaller lineup than its parent automaker Toyota, Scion often gets overlooked in favor of models like the Corolla and Camry. But Scion has had a phenomenal 2015, with new models galore, special editions, changes in leadership, and more. Take a look back over Scion’s year with us, as we get excited for what […]
Best Reveals of the 2015 LA Auto Show
The LA Auto Show is in full swing, and plenty of automakers have revealed their new models and concepts to attendees. We have compiled a summary of the best reveals of this year’s show, in one easy place. Click the links to learn more about each vehicle. 2017 Ford Escape Ford’s newest model includes two […]
New Scion VP is Down with the Kids
Back in October, Scion announced that Andrew Gilleland would be replacing Doug Murtha as vice president of its youthful Scion brand. Gilleland, who previously held various positions within Toyota, Scion, and Lexus, has been working at Toyota for 22 years, and steps into the position at a pretty exciting time for Scion. In an effort […]