This month, we will celebrate the 67th anniversary of one of the most popular sports in the United States: NASCAR. From its humble beginnings to its wide appeal today, NASCAR has a rich history that’s 100% American. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the sport’s roots, you’re in luck! To celebrate NASCAR’s anniversary,…
Trick-or-treating is a great time for both kids and parents, but it does pose quite a few dangers for those involved. Please look over our trick-or-treat safety infographic and talk with your kids about Halloween safety best practices before going on your haunts. Happy Halloween! Our trick-or-treat safety infographic is the perfect tool for starting…
Driving down any road alone at night can be an unnerving experience for many motorists. Your eyes and ears can easily play tricks on you and the isolation can often create a sense of unease. Therefore, if you add eerie reports and stories to the equation, you have the perfect formula for becoming outright terrified! The United…
The United States is an interesting place. There are tons of natural wonders to visit like the Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls, and road trips to these locations can be a great getaway for those of us that can afford it. But are you aware that, when it comes to driving, there are tons of…
More Americans purchased new vehicles in 2015 than in any other year in the history of the country. In total, more than 17.5 million new automobiles were sold and the three best-selling vehicles were all full-size pick-up trucks. The Ford F-Series led the way with more than 780,000 units moved and was followed by the…
Your choice of vehicle can say a lot about your personality. For example, loving soccer moms have been known to drive minivans and many blue-collar workers prefer their brawny pickup trucks. Check out the list below, which describes nine popular kinds of automobiles and the types of people who generally would drive them. Want More Infographics?…
One of the major advantages of purchasing a hybrid or electric vehicle is the amount of money you’ll save thanks to its impressive fuel economy. However, with how expensive many of these eco-friendly models can be, it almost seems like that advantage is often cancelled out by a hefty initial asking price. Fortunately, as automakers have…
Thanks to recent spy photographs, it seems likely that the eighth-generation Corvette will be a mid-engine sports car. This would break more than 60 years of tradition in which the Corvette had its engine mounted up front. However, before that potentially happens, GM has added another Corvette model to its lineup. While the Corvette Stingray…
Throughout the beginning of this week, thousands of Americans will begin embarking on an exodus to reach a relative’s house in time for Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday. Once there, they will likely enjoy holiday staples, such as stuffing, pumpkin pie, and, of course, turkey. Still, while the majority of motorists will be hitting to road in…
Each type of vehicle on the road says something about the driver inside of it. For example, driver that pilot plug-in hybrids and EVs tend to be more concerned about the environment, while folks that drive luxury cars are looking for a way to showcase their status and swagger. However, there’s no better way to grab everyone’s…
If there’s one vehicle which represents the Swingin’ Sixties, it’s the classic Mini. This tiny car captured the hearts of hippies in Britain–and across the globe–thanks to its unique style, affordable price, and excellent efficiency. Nowadays, MINI models are made by BMW, and while they aren’t as “mini” as they used to be, their kitschy…
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…
The Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s equivalent of the Super Bowl. Throughout the years it has seen its fair share of dramatic finishes, intense crashes, and underdog winners. An average of 20 million people watch the “Great American Race” every year, according to CNN. Whether you’re new to the sport or have been a fan for…
2018 represented a year of many changes for the automotive industry. As SUVs and crossovers became increasingly popular, sedans lost a lot of their market share. In fact, passenger cars reached their lowest market share in recorded history last year. Still, pickup truck models like the Chevy Silverado and Ford F-150 held on to their…
The 2016 Formula One season officially begins on March 20th when F1 drivers are scheduled to navigate their racecars around Albert Park for the Australian Grand Prix. The Mercedes teams, in particularly Lewis Hamilton, dominated last season, as Hamilton easily won his third Formula One World Championship. Besides driving for Mercedes, Hamilton also owns an…
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There were more cars and trucks sold in the United States in 2015 than any other year in history, according to The Washington Post. Americans purchased approximately 17.5 million vehicles in 2015, which broke the previous record of 17.3 million automobiles sold in 2000. The Ford F-Series led the way and was followed by a…
When it came time for Buick to redesign its signature Regal sedan, the automaker decided to stray from a traditional sedan body style for the vehicle. Instead, Buick introduced two new versions of the Regal for the 2018 model year: the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback, a hatchback model, and the 2018 Buick Regal TourX, a station wagon variant….
The Chevrolet Bolt EV, Chevy’s latest experiment in the realm of electric vehicles, will become available nationwide during the month of August. While the Bolt is certainly one of the most talked about vehicles on the market at the moment, drivers would be remiss not to remember Chevrolet’s iconic hybrid: the Chevrolet Volt. While the…
The upcoming 2017 Chicago Auto Show will mark the 109th edition of the exciting event. We decided to take a look at the historic background of the largest auto show in the United States. The 2017 Chicago Auto Show takes place from February 11th through the 20th at McCormick Place, with media preview days on…
Every year, starting on Thanksgiving, people across the country make journeys to see their families and loved ones. Unsurprisingly, with so many people on the road, the holidays are a dangerous time for drivers. That’s why it’s more important than ever to switch off the distractions and keep your focus on the road. Before you head out…
Let’s face it, car accidents can happen anytime…and they can be quite expensive. Collecting the right information and evidence is crucial to help your car insurance company determine fault and therefore issue the correct charge to the right person. At-fault drivers have to pay for the damages of their own vehicle as well as the…
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November is Child Safety Protection Month, which is a great time to go over information that will help keep your child safe while on the road. And what’s the most important part of keeping your young’uns safe in the car? Choosing the right car seat. With many different types of car seats available for children…
Throughout much of the United States, winter means dangerous road conditions, whether that is due to snow, sleet, or ice, or just poor visibility. Prepare yourself for the challenges of winter driving by following the handy checklist below, and feel free to share the checklist on social media with your family and friends. The News…
A new Honda Fit infographic tells us how much holiday junk you can fit inside that trunk A new (and remarkably slight, albeit festive) infographic we just received from Honda finally answers the age-old question: how many gifts would a Honda Fit fit, if a Honda Fit could fit gifts? Apparently, the answer depends on…
It’s National Drive Electric Week! This week (September 15-21) is National Drive Electric Week in the United States, and Nissan is celebrating the more than 60,000 US drivers who have gone all-electric with its LEAF. Nissan is sponsoring the event, as well as the 130+ events scheduled for the next seven days in markets both…
AutoPacific has released its annual 2015 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards, with Honda taking… Honda announced today that the 2015 Fit, Accord, and CR-V have all… The 2015 Honda Fit has received a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from… While it doesn’t quite compare to Chevy’s haul, Honda is sill proud… Green Car Journal has selected the 2015…
Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Whirlpool Corporation, Duke Energy, BTCPower,… SUVs may be all the rage these days, but that doesn’t mean… One of the biggest problems bemoaned by electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle… If you have been itching to go fully electric with your next… Ford is full speed ahead with regards…
In the world of automotive branding, there are boring logos…there are lazy text-based logos…there are run-of-the-mill logos…there are complex logos…and then there’s the Chevrolet bowtie. For a hundred years, this symbol of American automotive ingenuity has remained unparalleled in brand identity around the globe. Arguably, it’s the best out there. Everyone agrees that the iconic…
To get into the Halloween spirit (or spirits?), Chevrolet today released one of the most ridiculous press releases we at The News Wheel have ever seen—and we’ve seen some pretty strange ones from April Fools Day. In this one, Chevy included three of OnStar’s Halloween monster response calls. They’re all fabricated and horribly acted, but…
Photo: Ford Motor Company In June 2018, women in Saudi Arabia were given a measure of freedom at last by earning the right to drive. One year later, Ford Middle East conducted a Twitter poll of women drivers and found that SUVs and trucks are the preferred modes of transportation. The Ford Saudi women driver…
If there’s one thing you can say for Ford, it’s that they really love studies that try to strike at the heart of what makes Gen Y and Gen Z shoppers tick. In March, a MartizCX study found that Gen Z shoppers really like Fords, and another Maritz study from last August confirmed that the…
It will be standard equipment on all new Honda and Acura models in the United States by 2030… The Legend EX can autonomously steer, accelerate, and brake in order to pass slower cars on the highway before returning to the original lane… Honda Sensing is a suite of five different safety and driver-assistive features that…
One has to admire Ford’s determination to constantly improve the quality of its best-selling F-150 despite the possible inclination to rest on its laurels and coast along. With a number of upgrades and improvements already notched for the 2017 model year, the Blue Oval announced this month that its F-150 equipped with the all-new 3.5-liter…
Nissan has been leading the automotive industry in eco-friendly technologies, energy efficiency,… As we get closer and closer to the scheduled strengthening of the… The United States Environmental Protection Agency announced that General Motors’ Fort Wayne… Just in time for Earth Day, Toyota announced that it received its… General Motors announced today that it has…
For a second week in the row, The LEGO Batman Movie has… When Chevy unveiled the life-size LEGO Batmobile it had built to promote… With the upcoming release of The Lego Batman Movie, we thought we’d… Okay, Chevy is officially just screwing with us right now. Shortly after… Most of the outrageous concept cars at…
Seven of Chevrolet’s 2023 models can take their place among the safest… Each year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration puts dozens of vehicles… The Volvo Cars Safety Centre, which is responsible for the automaker’s safety ambitions, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.… In order to provide training to rescue workers, Volvo dropped multiple brand-new…
When Chevy unveiled the life-size LEGO Batmobile it had built to promote the upcoming LEGO Batman movie, the American automaker touted the amount of blood, sweat, and bat-tears that had gone into the project. According to Chevrolet, it took a combined 2,055 hours to put together the 344,187 LEGO bricks that make up the vehicle…
Although you cannot control the actions of other drivers, you are in… Drowsy driving is a serious problem, one which many people don’t take… Summer is a blink away, and that means the return of the… Now that March is here again, daylight savings time returns to move your… Some drivers just can’t (or won’t) change…
The IIHS has named the 2015 Honda CR-V a Top Safety Pick+ The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has awarded the 2015 Honda CR-V a Top Safety Pick+ rating. That distinction applies to models equipped with the optional front crash prevention system, which earned a top rating of superior. When tested, the latest version of…
If there’s one concept that’s central to the legacy of American automobiles, it’s… Even if you’re not a car person, chances are you’re familiar with… The more closely you examine your life, the more you’ll realize how… The 2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat lineup is finding another way to… Having just about finished the first three…
In June 2018, women in Saudi Arabia were given a measure of… The Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy will make its third trip to Saudi… Ford has been making strides to support women in Saudi Arabia as… Imagine being a well-respected intellectual who worked diligently to improve the perspective… Ford announced this week that it will…
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…
Plug-in vehicles have continued their rising trend, marking the 29th month in… One of the biggest problems bemoaned by electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle… As the first half of the year came to a close at… Ford is investing a lot of money in the further development of electrified… Ford is teasing…something…for the upcoming North American…
In the few days after Christmas, it’s common to reflect on special… With the Christmas season coming to a close, many of us are… Christmas is right around the corner—and though many hate to think about… A new (and remarkably slight, albeit festive) infographic we just received from…
You’ve started up your car, but something isn’t right — its power… The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS, is the gold standard… ollowing the success of the 2019 and 2020 Subaru Ascent, the automaker has revealed the cost of the 2021 model, as well as some of its new features.… The Chevrolet Blazer…
Toyota says it will aggressively use Virtual Power Purchase Agreements with renewable energy providers to cut down emissions from its North American operations by up to 40 percent over the next three years. The move is part of Toyota’s Environmental Challenge 2050 goal of completely eliminating its global emissions from plant operations. Under the VPPAs,…
For the last 20 years, the Kia lineup has changed in many… When Kia introduced the Rio to the U.S. in 2006, only a… The 2018 Kia Rio has moved the automaker’s number of highly-rated safety… In-vehicle infotainment technology can transform your drive from boring and something you… We’ve looked at the origins of vehicle…
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