Do You Really Need a Car Audio Amplifier?
This article is sponsored by Nokas. Do you want higher quality sound in your car? Photo: Hyundai It’s a question many auto shops get all the time and, to be…
Audi RS Q e-tron Rally Car Undergoes Grueling Morocco Test
Photo: Audi To get the best idea of how a rally car will perform in a race, an automaker will often test vehicles in various conditions and terrain. After undergoing…
‘Outlander’ Sam Heughan Hits Big Sur With Audi
This could legitimately be an Audi ad Photo: Sam Heughan Twitter Sam Heughan is known around the world as the Scot who plays James Fraser, or Jamie, on the hit…
Maserati Celebrates Production of 100,000th Ghibli Sports Sedan
Photo: Maserati Maserati recently celebrated the production of its 100,000th Ghibli sports sedan at the Avvocato Giovanni Agnelli Plant in Grugliasco, Italy, where both the Ghibli and the Quattroporte flagship…
Audi Q2 Sales Skyrocket While YTD Sales Grow by 60%
The Audi Q5 has been a top performer in 2021 Photo: Audi Audi is having a great 2021. The brand unveiled two attractive e-tron GT models, introduced upgrades for some…
Behind the Badge: Mercedes-Benz's Star Emblem Holds a Big Secret
Some automakers’ logos change every decade as they struggle to establish a credible brand identity, while others have remained consistent for a century. One emblem that has come to represent…
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Overview
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a fleet of adaptable and affordable performance vehicles. Whether drivers prefer an exposed cabin or a sense of solitude, the Mercedes SLK can meet their…
Daimler Abandons Plans for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Diesel Models in America
Mercedes diesel models are starting to die off For months, speculation has gone back and forth about whether or not Mercedes-Benz will sell diesel models of its 2017 vehicles in…
2024 INFINITI QX55 Overview
Photo: INFINITI The 2024 INFINITI QX55 is known for its sporty, coupe-like appearance and athletic performance. For the latest model year, this sophisticated crossover continues to up the ante with…
Porsche Macan’s Six Month Waiting List Reduced for US Customers
2016 Porsche Macan When you consider that the 2016 Porsche Macan comes standard with a 3.0-liter V6 engine good for 340 horsepower, it doesn’t come as a big surprise that…
April Fools’ Day: Acura Is the Top Luxury Brand…Alphabetically
Sometimes automakers can be funny, and sometimes they can be downright horrifying. Luckily for Acura, they’ve fallen toward the more funny side of things and have left the horrifying up…
Mitsubishi Announces Auction of Lancer Evo Final Edition Number 1
Mitsubishi is auctioning off the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition Number 0001 to benefit the National MS Society Production of the popular Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is ending, but the performance…
Ford Lands Four Vehicles in Top Ten of 2017 Made in America Auto Index
Every year since 2013, American University has released the Made in America Auto Index, which analyzes seven different criteria to determine “what percentage of your vehicle’s value contributes to the…
Nissan 370Z Roadster Earns Performance Award
Nissan Roadster 370Z earned an award for performance from SAMA Photo: Nissan The Nissan 370Z Roadster is a driving superstar according to the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA), who just…
Chrysler Pacifica's Bizarre New California Campaign Stars a Bear, a Bird, and a Boulder
It’s like The Expendables of California California is a bit of a different beast when it comes to marketing vehicles than most other areas in the United States. For example,…
Angry Rhino Attacks Menacing Toyota SUV in Namibia
Yo, got any SUVs I can attack? Photo: mar15ka It’s not often you have to be concerned about rogue rhinoceroses attacking your vehicle—usually, the biggest wildlife-related worry is a stray…
Final Dodge Demon and Viper Sold for $1 Million at Barrett-Jackson Auction Event
The Dodge Demon and Viper are now going, going, gone Back in April, The News Wheel reported that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles was preparing to auction off the final Dodge Viper…
The New Powertrains of the 2020 Jeep Wrangler
The New 2020 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Photo: FCA FCA recently revealed the new 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The Wrangler now offers an array of new powertrain options for the latest model…
2021 Ford F-150 Production Underway in Kansas City
2021 Ford F-150 production kicked off in Kansas City in early October Photo: Ford In case you missed it, there’s a new Ford F-150 coming, and it’s got, like, a…
Wait, Mitsubishi Made a Jeep?
1955 Mitsubishi Jeep Photo: Mitsupicture via CC The Jeep became the world’s first mass-produced 4×4 civilian vehicle after WWII ended. A handful of manufacturers were given licenses to produce Jeeps,…
Yes, the 2021 Ford Bronco is Coming to the Middle East
Rejoice! The 2021 Ford Bronco is coming to the Middle East Photo: Ford If you’re a Ford enthusiast in the Middle East and you’re concerned about whether or not you’ll…
1965 Mustang Shelby GT350 Crowned Ford Frenzy Champion
The 1965 Mustang Shelby GT350 is the winner of the Ford Frenzy tourney Photo: Ford Though there were no buzzer-beaters or perfect seasons denied, the Ford Frenzy tournament was not…
Differences Between the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500
Photo: Chevrolet In many respects, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 are close cousins. They share the same engine options, bed sizes, and convenience features,…
Cadillac Limousine to Join Trump's Presidential Fleet By the End of Summer
Photo:Alden Jewell Cadillac has been working on a limousine for the sitting president for some time now. There were rumors that the Cadillac limo would join Trump’s fleet this spring,…
Ford F-150, Ranger Scoop KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Awards
Another award for the 2021 Ford F-150? I am shooketh Photo: Ford The best value in truckland? Who else but Ford? The one-two punch of the 2021 Ford Ranger and…
2020 Lincoln Corsair Overview
The all-new 2020 Lincoln Corsair Photo: Lincoln The all-new 2020 Corsair is the latest vehicle to join the ever-expanding Lincoln crossover and SUV lineup, slotting between the compact Nautilus and…
Coca-Cola and Ford Use PlantBottle Technology in Fusion Energi
PlantBottle Technology will adorn the interior of one lucky Fusion Energi research vehicle. Some people take the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” adage we learned in elementary school to heart—especially Coca-Cola and…
What’s New for the 2023 Toyota Corolla Lineup?
Photo: Toyota Toyota has revealed all the major upgrades to its Corolla lineup, including the sedan, hatchback, and hybrid models. New safety tech, more standard features, and the elimination of…
[Photos] Ford Ranger Gets Rad for SEMA 2019
The 2019 RTR Rambler Ford Ranger will be one of several Ford trucks repping at the 2019 SEMA Show Photo: Ford Motor Company It’s that time of year again: The…
2014 BMW 7 Series Overview
The 2014 BMW 7 Series competes in a full-size luxury sedan class where curb appeal is vital, and the 7 Series delivers it in a way that is uniquely BMW.…
BMW 7 Series History
BMW 7 Series History The BMW 7 Series is a line of full-size luxury vehicles. The 7 Series is BMW’s flagship car, available as a sedan or limousine. Traditionally, new…
Maserati Announces Electrification Program and New SUV
Photo: Maserati Maserati has announced that all of its new models will be entirely developed, engineered and built in Italy, with each model offered with an electrified powertrain. The Maserati…
Ford Mustang GT Nabs Spot on Wards' 10 Best User Experiences List
The 2018 Ford Mustang GT is a strong contender for America’s favorite dream car thanks to, among other things, its insane sub-four-second 0-60 mph time and timeless yet forward-thinking aesthetic.…
What Are the Differences Between the GMC Canyon and the GMC Sierra 1500?
With its greater size and power, the GMC Sierra 1500 slots into the full-size truck segment Photo: GMC If you’re shopping for a GMC truck, should you choose the 2021…
2018 Nissan LEAF Wins 2018 Best of Innovation Awards at CES Unveiled
The new and improved 2018 Nissan LEAF was named one of the overall “2018 Best of Innovation” honorees at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Unveiled ceremony earlier this month, establishing…
Toyota bZ4X Comes With a Year of Free Fast Charging
Photo: Toyota If you’re tempted to buy an all-electric vehicle because the idea of saving all of the money you would spend on gas seems really appealing, Toyota has just…
[Photos] Ford Unleashes Next-Gen 2022 NASCAR Mustang
Ford reveals its next-gen 2022 NASCAR Mustang ahead of its Daytona debut Photo: Ford Business, as they say, is about to pick up. Ford has unveiled its all-new, next-gen 2022…
Fiat Chrysler to Offer Factory V8 Hemi Kits for Pre-1975 Mopar Vehicles
Have you ever looked at an old Challenger and thought “That is awesome, but what if we dropped a modern engine in there?” Massive Power: Upgrade your ride with the…
Toyota Supra Dominant at Auto Club Speedway
Photo: Toyota Harrison Burton, age 19, scored his first NASCAR Xfinity Series at the Auto Club Speedway in California, giving his strong rookie season a big boost. Burton was the…
Toyota, MIT and Stanford Use AI to Predict Battery Life
Photo: Toyota Scientists at the Toyota Research Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Stanford University have discovered they can combine comprehensive experimental data with artificial intelligence to accurately predict the…
Ford Investing $500M in Electric Truck-Maker Rivian
RJ Scaringe, Rivian founder and CEO, with Ford Executive Chairman and new Rivian board member Bill Ford Photo: Ford Motor Company Despite having announced that it is bringing a fully…
Pagenaud to Race a… Honda Odyssey?
When we think of racing, normally a really fast, sleek sports car comes to mind. That may have been what Simon Pagenaud, IndyCar’s latest first-time winner, was thinking as he…
The Cadillac Escala Concept is the Sedan You Wish GM Would Actually Produce
Cadillac recently showed of its new Escala Concept at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Photo: © General Motors After releasing a teaser video for a new concept vehicle earlier this…
Canadian Condos Offer Free Nissan LEAFs If Tenants Buy Parking Spaces
2016 Nissan LEAF One Toronto real estate company is taking a drastic step in condominium purchasing incentives by offering new residents a free Nissan LEAF if the resident buys a…
[VIDEO] Dhoom:3 Features Explosive BMW Motorcycle Stunts
Photo: YRF (Yash Raj Films) Here at The News Wheel, we think there are two things that don’t get enough attention from automotive news sources: motorcycles and Indian cinema. That’s…
New Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-In Is the Quickest Toyota After the Supra
Photo: Toyota Toyota has announced the new 2021 RAV4 Prime, the plug-in hybrid version of North America’s best-selling SUV, and it’s also a rocket. It gets 90 miles per gallon,…
Entire 2022 Genesis Lineup Wins IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Awards
The 2022 Genesis G70 Photo: James Lipman for Genesis The 2022 Genesis G70 sport sedan and the 2022 Genesis GV70 compact SUV have been named Top Safety Pick+ vehicles by…
Next-Gen Maserati Flagship Will 'Blow Everyone Away'
Photo: Maserati Maserati hasn’t put out an all-new car since the Levante SUV 2014, but that’s about to change. Speaking at the company’s Modena factory, Maserati head of communication Maria…
New Electric Crossover on the Horizon for Lincoln
Lincoln will likely launch an electric crossover by 2023 Photo: Lincoln 2021 looks to be uncharted territory for Lincoln Motor Company. With production wrapped on the MKZ and wrapping up…
2021 Cadillac Escalade Overview
2021 Cadillac Escalade Photo: Cadillac If you’re a fan of the Cadillac Escalade, you’ll want to bring home the new fifth-generation model. The 2021 Escalade has been completely redesigned. Not…
