New Toyota GR 86 is the Official NASA Pace Car
Over the next four days, the GR 86 will lead 25 classes and nearly 400 competitors
Nasa Hataoka Wins 10th Annual Kia Classic to Claim Third LPGA Tour Title
Late last month, the best of the LPGA made their way to Carlsbad, California, to compete in the 10th annual Kia Classic at the Aviara Golf Club. Last year’s winner and veteran golfer Eun-Hee Ji unfortunately wasn’t able to keep up with the younger crew at the tournament this year. It was 20-year-old Nasa Hataoka […]
NASA Celebrates 45th Anniversary of Last Drive on the Moon
Some anniversaries are more interesting than others. Today, December 11th, for instance, is the 45th anniversary of one of the most historic drives in history, as Astronauts Gene Cernan and Jack Schmitt of the third and final Apollo mission unfolded the third and final Lunar Roving Vehicle (designed partly by GM, by the way) for a drive […]
Forget Chains On Your Tires, NASA Is Making CHAIN TIRES (Sort of)
So, you know how, when driving in heavy snow, people put chains on their tires to give them more traction? Well, what if those tires were made of 100% chains? This is what it looks like NASA has in mind for a set of wheels destined for use on its next Mars rover (although, of […]
Team Millen and Rally RAV4 Head to NASA Rally Sport National Championship
Earlier this month, Toyota was narrowly beaten to Rally America Championship gold in the final round after Ryan Millen went off-course while pushing his RAV4 a little too hard. It was a good season for Millen and the Toyota rally team, though, and they’re already looking ahead to another opportunity at nabbing a championship win, […]
GM and NASA’s “Power” Glove Licensed to Swedish Medtech Company Bioservo
Several years ago, General Motors teamed up with NASA to create what they refer to as a “Power Glove.” And no, we’re not talking about a Nintendo Power Glove—this technology is slightly more sophisticated than the video game controller that Jackey Vinson famously praised as “so bad.” The GM-NASA Power Glove, or RoboGlove, is a […]
NASA Finds Water on Mars Near Curiosity Rover
It looks like the Curiosity Rover will be taking a bit of a road trip. Today NASA announced that the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter had identified several locations on Mars with evidence of liquid salt water. While ice was discovered on Mars years ago, liquid water could improve the possibility of life on the red planet, depending on […]
NASA and Nissan Team Up for Autonomous Vehicle Research
NASA knows a thing or two about electric vehicles. Hell, they drove not one, but three electric vehicles on the MOON, and that was over forty years ago. They’ve also been driving a remote controlled rover on Mars for the past ten years. Earth-bound electric vehicles should be a walk in the park for these […]
Driving During April 8 Total Solar Eclipse? Follow These Safety Tips
On the afternoon of April 8, the moon will pass between the Earth and sun, creating a total solar eclipse across a narrow swath of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This occurrence is expected to draw vast crowds of spectators to the eclipse’s approximately 115-mile-wide “path of totality,” which will curve from Texas to […]
GM Joins Forces with Lockheed Martin and MDA to Develop Lunar Vehicles
GM is making its mark on space exploration history. The automaker is teaming up with Lockheed Martin and Canadian space technology firm MDA to create precise, versatile lunar vehicles. Here’s what we know about their plans to put GM-made rovers on the moon. Out-of-This-World Savings: Get a great deal on a car headed to auction […]
10 New Automotive History Books That Make Great Holiday Gifts
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. Whether you need the perfect gift book for the gearhead history buff in your life or a new read for yourself, you’ve […]
General Motors Is Going Back to the Moon
General Motors announced a new vehicle today, but it won’t be one you can find on dealership lots. The latest offering, a partnership with Lockheed Martin and NASA, is destined for greater things: the moon. The team at GM created the Lunar Terrain Vehicle, or LTV, after NASA put out a call for proposals last […]
Ways Vinegar Can Help Clean Your Car
The versatility of vinegar cannot be overstated. The clear liquid, which is probably lurking in your pantry or under your sink, has many uses. From cooking to cleaning, vinegar is an affordable and eco-friendly solution that can enhance your recipes and make your house shine. Whether you are familiar with the wonders of vinegar or […]
10 Easy Ways to Allergy-Proof Your Car!
Stop the sneezes this spring by sanitizing and shaping up your sedan (or other vehicle)
If you suffer from allergies or live with someone who does, you spend a lot of time cleaning your house for dust, dander, and other irritants. But what about your car? Cleaning your vehicle to make it allergy-friendly is not as exhaustive as it sounds. Simply follow the 12 steps below to allergy-proof your car. […]
How to Improve Your Garage’s Lighting – Part 1
Garages are useful spaces for parking your car in a sheltered place. It can also double as a safe spot to work on your vehicle and a place to secure and organize outdoor and household tools. Many garages tend to be cold, dim spaces that are almost as creepy as unfinished basements. If your garage […]