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 Kimiko Kidd

Outdoor Adventure Road Trips for Drivers in Dayton, Ohio

Outdoor Adventure Road Trips for Drivers in Dayton, Ohio

Looking to hit the road for some summer fun? If you’re in the greater Dayton area, consider checking out these Ohio road trips for experiencing the great outdoors. Get Your Vehicle Road-Trip Ready: Choose certified service for your vehicle Ohio Caverns If you’ve only got a day to cut loose and have fun, hop on […]

 Aaron Widmar

7 Ways to Stay Clean at Gross Highway Rest Stops

7 Ways to Stay Clean at Gross Highway Rest Stops

How to avoid germs at filthy highway rest areas

There’s nothing better than spending the time in the car traveling the highways and byways of America on a cross-country road trip … and there are few things worse than having your journey interrupted by the call of nature at an unexpected time. As convenient as they are (and necessary to stretch one’s legs), highway rest stops […]

 Kyle Johnson

LeBron James Gives Sneak Peek at GMC Hummer EV

LeBron James Gives Sneak Peek at GMC Hummer EV

As far as brand ambassadors go, GMC did pretty well with reigning and defending NBA Finals MVP (and star of the upcoming film Space Jam: A New Legacy) LeBron James. Leaning into his side gig as hype man, James gave the world a two-minute sneak peek at the all-new GMC Hummer EV earlier this month. […]

 Whitney Russell

4 Breathtaking Scenic Drives in Iowa

4 Breathtaking Scenic Drives in Iowa

Hit up the back roads in Iowa to take in some of the state’s stunning views from the comfort of your car. Here are just four routes worth choosing for a day trip or weekend excursion. Smart Driver: Enjoy safer journeys with these helpful tips Great River Road Great River Road delivers rewarding views of […]

 The News Wheel

What Is the Rust Belt, & How Did It Get Its Name?

What Is the Rust Belt, & How Did It Get Its Name?

You’ve probably heard historians, news outlets, or even your parents mention the Rust Belt at some point. It’s a common term for Baby Boomers, but not everyone knows what areas it specifically refers to, or how the moniker even came about. Discovering that requires a look back at the history of manufacturing in America. How […]

 Kyle Johnson

Ford Extends Shelby GT350, GT350R Mustangs for 2018; National Maynard James Keenan Day Somehow Still Not a Thing

Ford Extends Shelby GT350, GT350R Mustangs for 2018; National Maynard James Keenan Day Somehow Still Not a Thing

Monday marks 53 years since the birth of an American icon. I am talking, of course, about Tool and A Perfect Circle frontman Maynard James Keenan, who was born in Akron, Ohio on this very day just a shade over a half-decade ago. Man, all those years, and the man is still going as hard […]

 The News Wheel

NBA Star James Harden’s Custom Camaro SS Will Boggle Your Mind

NBA Star James Harden’s Custom Camaro SS Will Boggle Your Mind

Even though eight-time NBA all-star Dwight Howard left the Houston Rockets this past offseason, the team has remained competitive this year, thanks in large part to the playmaking skills and improved defense of shooting guard James Harden. Harden has long been considered one of the best players in the league thanks to his patented Euro […]

 The News Wheel

Here Are All the Charities You Can Donate to With Mazda’s Drive for Good

Here Are All the Charities You Can Donate to With Mazda’s Drive for Good

Mazda recently announced the beginning of its Drive for Good event, where local Mazda North American Operations pledges volunteer hours and donates to local and national charities. So, the question becomes, which charities is the money going to? Good Thinking: Should you get winter tires this season? Nationally, your donation can go to St. Jude […]

 Caitlin Moran

Ohio Jeep Lover Restores 1948 Jeepster After Six Decades

Ohio Jeep Lover Restores 1948 Jeepster After Six Decades

Oh, love—what a magical thing. When you first fall in love, everything in life just seems better, brighter, and more fun. Sadly, though, this honeymoon phase doesn’t typically last long—unless, of course, you’re Ed Masuga of Akron, Ohio and you’ve been deeply in love for almost 60 years. With a 1948 Jeepster, of course. My […]

 Patrick Grieve

Chevrolet Sponsors Special “Bonus Episode” of Judge John Hodgman

Chevrolet Sponsors Special “Bonus Episode” of Judge John Hodgman

Subscribers to the Judge John Hodgman podcast received a pleasant surprise yesterday when they discovered that a “bonus episode” of the series had showed up in their queue. Turns out, fans have Chevrolet to thank for the 40-minute, automotive-themed episode, “Livin’ That CALI415 Life” (which nonsubscribers can listen to here). Stand-up comic and self-proclaimed automotive […]

 The News Wheel

Shirtless San Francisco Man Defecates and Urinates on Police Car

Shirtless San Francisco Man Defecates and Urinates on Police Car

It seems that criminals have recently picked up a new pastime: pooping in or on police vehicles. These filthy ne’er-do-wells are making certain that crime is a messy business. Take for example the latest incident, where a San Francisco man smeared feces on the front window of a patrol car. According to a report from […]

 The News Wheel

Ohio Now Boasts the Most Drive-In Theaters in the World

Ohio Now Boasts the Most Drive-In Theaters in the World

Grab a bucket of chicken and find an Ohio drive-in movie near you with our handy map.

Ohio’s enthusiasm for drive-in movies dates back to June of 1937. The Starlight Auto Theater opened in Akron that year, marking an early entry into the annals of drive-in history. This was not only the first drive-in theater in Ohio, the Starlight was one of the first ten drive-in theaters in the country. Having enjoyed […]

 The News Wheel

MVP Steph Curry Donates Kia Sorento to Oakland Youth Center

MVP Steph Curry Donates Kia Sorento to Oakland Youth Center

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen “Steph” Curry recently won the NBA MVP award, having just completed a season in which he averaged 23.8 points per game, 7.7 assists per game, and 2.0 steals per game, while leading his team to a No. 1 seed position in the Western Conference Playoffs. As a reward for […]

 The News Wheel

Bidding for LeBron’s Custom Kia K900 Up to $89,000

Bidding for LeBron’s Custom Kia K900 Up to $89,000

Do you remember the 2015 Kia K900 King James Edition that debuted at this year’s Cleveland Auto Show? No? Not even a little bit? Well, it’s basically your average K900 luxury sedan, except it has a custom Cavaliers-influenced red and black color scheme, special “King James” logos throughout, an Alcantra Suede interior, and the unique […]

 The News Wheel

Watch LeBron James Film a Kia K900 Ad in 90 Seconds

Watch LeBron James Film a Kia K900 Ad in 90 Seconds

Since becoming the car’s official “luxury ambassador” last October, LeBron James has starred in three commercials for the Kia K900: one in which he shocks a valet who can’t believe that LeBron drives a Kia, one in which he drives around a Cleveland parking garage with a general sense of unease, and one in which […]

 The News Wheel

LeBron James Drives Kia K900

LeBron James Drives Kia K900

NBA superstar and new Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James recently took to Instagram to proclaim his love for the Kia K900, perhaps as a sign of solidarity with fellow Cleveland athlete/car salesman Josh Gordon of the Cleveland Browns. Along with the photo, LeBron tweeted: “Rolling around in my K900. Love this car!! #Kia #TheLand #Akron #StriveForGreatness.” […]

 Patrick Grieve

Ohio Apparently Has the Best Deals on Used Cars in the Country

Ohio Apparently Has the Best Deals on Used Cars in the Country

So Come Visit Us. Please.

In news that will surely make the Ohio Tourism Board very happy, the Buckeye State turns out to be a Mecca for good deals on used cars. According to a new list by The Street, which ranks the five best and worst places in America to buy a car, Ohio has two cities in the […]