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 The News Wheel

Toyota & Students Say ‘It’s Not Fine’ to Text And Drive

Toyota & Students Say ‘It’s Not Fine’ to Text And Drive

Two students from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina, have been named the winners of the Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge, which dared students to create a national driver safety public service announcement about the dangers of texting behind the wheel. More than 1,300 videos were submitted to the competition, the winner of which was […]

 Caleb Cook

The Best Movies and TV Shows on Max for Auto Enthusiasts

The Best Movies and TV Shows on Max for Auto Enthusiasts

In May 2023, HBO Max was rebranded as Max, debuting a new look and adding a large catalog of television shows sourced from the Discovery+ streaming service. Max is a goldmine of choices for car-loving subscribers, offering a wide variety of movies, documentaries, and reality shows that appeal to casual viewers and auto enthusiasts alike. […]

 Kurt Verlin

New Toyota Tech Can Detect Your Breathing and Heartbeat

New Toyota Tech Can Detect Your Breathing and Heartbeat

Cabin Awareness not only detects life forms but can also alert drivers in a variety of ways when it does

 Aaron Widmar

Is It More Dangerous to Drive on Friday the 13th?

Is It More Dangerous to Drive on Friday the 13th?

Of all the prevailing superstitions, the belief that the number 13 is unlucky — or that Friday the 13th is a day of misfortune — is one of the most prevalent. Some people won’t leave the house or close a business deal on the 13th, and others outright avoid everything to do with the number, […]

 Kimiko Kidd

Cadillac is a Top Brand in Customer Service Survey

Cadillac is a Top Brand in Customer Service Survey

In the latest J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Customer Service Index Study, brands were graded based on customer satisfaction with the automaker’s repair and maintenance services. J.D. Power assessed the responses from owners of one-to-three-year-old vehicles, and found that Cadillac was the second-highest-ranked premium brand in the study. Here’s what made Cadillac stand out from the […]

 Catherine Hiles

3 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Displays in Maine

3 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Displays in Maine

Maine is a state full of natural beauty and wonder, and during the holiday season it transforms into a real winter wonderland. This year, the holidays are looking very different thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the holiday spirit remains at the following drive-thru holiday light displays. Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Pre-COVID, […]

 Amanda Drago

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Is Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Is Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner

The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has earned a spot on the 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors list. This is the first time the WardsAuto judges have named a Mitsubishi model a winner on this list. More Features of the Outlander: An overview of the 2022 model Why did the judges choose the Outlander? The redesigned Outlander […]

 Kurt Verlin

Major Android Auto Update Lets You Play Video Games in Your Car

Major Android Auto Update Lets You Play Video Games in Your Car

Fear not, parents with teen drivers: it only works while parked.

 Kimiko Kidd

TxDOT Urges Motorists to Hang Up and Drive

TxDOT Urges Motorists to Hang Up and Drive

While traffic was down in 2020, dangerous driving, crashes, and road deaths were on the rise. Texas roadways experienced this trend, too, and there’s a completely preventable cause for some of these incidents — distracted driving. That’s why TxDOT released its new “Talk. Text. Crash.” ad campaign. Safeguard Your Car: Learn about auto protection plans […]

 Catherine Hiles

7 Facts About the Dangers of Texting and Driving

7 Facts About the Dangers of Texting and Driving

There are many ways you can be a distracted driver, but all of them have one thing in common: Taking your attention away from the road. When you focus your attention on something other than the road in front of you, you’re putting your own life at risk, as well as the lives of your […]

 DeAnn Owens

Return of Road Trips Worry Drivers

Return of Road Trips Worry Drivers

Summer is a blink away, and that means the return of the road trip! Although there is plenty of excitement around on-the-road getaways, a new survey reveals there is also a fair amount of trepidation as drivers embrace the open road. Road Trip Prep: Tips for traveling with your pet Erie Insurance conducted a national […]

 DeAnn Owens

Teens Earn Backseat Driver Label from Parents

Teens Earn Backseat Driver Label from Parents

Everyone is a critic. This old saying especially applies to teens when their parents are behind the wheel. According to a new survey facilitated by OnePoll at the request of Smith Micro Software, three in 10 answers revealed it was the teen in the family who wears the badge of “backseat driver.” The survey polled […]

 Ben Parker

5 Road Trip Safety and Travel Tips for the Summer

5 Road Trip Safety and Travel Tips for the Summer

Now that COVID-19 vaccinations have become more widely available in the U.S., road trips and extended vacations are in order. If you’re planning on going with the ground route, there are a few practical ways to stay safe and informed this summer while you’re cruising the highways of America. Clean Before You Go: Check out […]

 Amanda Drago

Ram Truck and Foo Fighters Team up for ‘Spotlight’ Campaign

Ram Truck and Foo Fighters Team up for ‘Spotlight’ Campaign

Ram Truck and Foo Fighters have joined together to launch the new “Spotlight” multimedia campaign. It consists of three new videos, which will appear digitally, on TV, and across Ram Truck’s social media channels. Updates to the Ram Truck Lineup: Improvements to the 2021 Ram Heavy Duty What does the “Spotlight” campaign involve? “Spotlight” launches […]

 Whitney Russell

Why City and Highway MPG Ratings Are So Different

Why City and Highway MPG Ratings Are So Different

Ever wondered why gas vehicles tend to get better city efficiency than highway efficiency? And why the reverse is true of hybrid and electric vehicles? You’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up some answers to these questions so you can appease your curious mind — and wow your friends with some newfound knowledge. Improve […]

 The News Wheel

Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” and the Appeal of Escape

Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” and the Appeal of Escape

Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” isn’t just a heartbreaking vignette of unfulfilled dreams; it’s an expression of the car’s symbolic value.

 Kimiko Kidd

Differences Between the 2021 Nissan Sentra and Versa

Differences Between the 2021 Nissan Sentra and Versa

If you’re looking for an affordable commuter car, the Sentra and the Versa are two of Nissan’s best values. While both models start at under $20,000, they differ notably in terms of interior amenities and tech features. Here’s a guide to help you make the right choice when you pick your next daily driver. Trims […]

 Whitney Russell

3 Tips To Drive Safely With Adult ADHD

3 Tips To Drive Safely With Adult ADHD

If have adult ADHD you’re not alone. Per WebMD, an estimated 4-5 percent of adults have been officially diagnosed with it — and that’s not counting the many others who have this condition, but are not diagnosed or treated for it. While it’s important for every driver to equip themselves with safe driving strategies, it’s […]

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