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2018 represented a year of many changes for the automotive industry. As… Earlier this month, The News Wheel published an article about the decline… At one point in time in American history, monorails were envisioned by… If you’re somebody who has to frequently travel for work, or just… Let’s face it, car accidents can happen…

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Ford Rouge Center Archives

Ford this month kicked off production of the all-new 2021 F-150 ahead… Ford on Thursday celebrates 100 years at its Rouge complex in Dearborn,… Ford has achieved an aim two years in the making, announcing this… The time of the 2015 Ford F-150 is almost nigh. Production began… Only weeks after announcing that it had…

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Porsche Aims for Carbon Neutrality by 2030

Porsche CEO Oliver Blume and a 2021 Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo Photo: Porsche Porsche is committed to having a carbon-neutral balance sheet not just across its own operations, but across the entire value chain. The automaker says that in the pursuit of this goal, it will develop its own high-performance batteries and create its…

Chevrolet Impala Archives

The Mountain Goats are a band obsessed with storytelling, and they seem particularly fond of using cars to evoke emotions in their listeners.… J.D. Power surveyed car owners in the 2020 Seat Quality and Satisfaction… Are you planning on carrying passengers in the second (or third) row… In February of 2020, Chevy produced its final…

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The West Wing Wheels: Lyndon B. Johnson

From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound impact on the presidents themselves. As the most powerful person in the country, the President of the United States needs a powerful set of wheels…

Honda Sweeps 2019 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards

Honda took the 2019 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards by storm once again, earning six category awards this time around. For the fifth consecutive time, the Civic topped the Compact Car category, maintaining an unbroken streak since the Best Buy Awards were launched in 2015. KBB noted the car’s affordable price, fuel-efficient engine, low…

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A number of GM recalls and stop-sales materialized over the weekend, to no one’s surprise. I’ll save you the time of having to endure my now trite cynicism of The General, and just go ahead and tell you why your cars might kill you this time around: General Motors recalled 117,000 various vehicles in North…

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LA Mayor Proposes Aggressive New Goals to Promote EVs and Cleaner Air

California is one of the top states taking the lead for green energy and clean air initiatives in the U.S. Though it’s already achieved its own emissions reduction goal four years earlier than planned, it’s starting to brainstorm additional ways to reduce its carbon footprint.  Just yesterday, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the city’s…

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Toyota to Stop Selling Diesel Cars in Europe This Year

Even as Volkswagen boss is predicting a “renaissance” for diesel cars, the other world’s largest automaker, Toyota, has just announced it will no longer sell diesel cars in Europe starting this year. The Japanese automaker declared its decision almost in passing, as part of a press release detailing the three powertrains that would be featured…

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trade-in Archives

Ready to turn in your old car for a newer model? Now… You’ve finally picked out the new car you’ve wanted at the dealership.… You’re itching to replace your current car with a shiny new model… Many drivers prefer leasing a vehicle rather than owning one. This route… Whether your old car isn’t performing well…

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Did You Know? The KONG Dog Toy Was Inspired by a VW Part

This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel may earn a small commission when you click on links and complete qualifying purchases. You can read our full disclaimer here. The classic KONG has provided hours of fun for dogs around the world Photo: Volkswagen If you’re a dog owner, you’re probably…

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“Car Matchmaker” Spike Feresten Talks to Us About Loving Porsches, Hating Crosstours, Writing “Seinfeld,” and Predicting Donald Trump

Spike Feresten, whose “Car Matchmaker” returns for a third season on Esquire this Wednesday night Although he hosted Talkshow with Spike Feresten for three years on Fox, Spike Feresten made his biggest contributions to the entertainment industry while working behind the camera. As a television comedy writer, Spike has few equals, with a resume that…