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It’s almost Pride Month in the U.S.! To celebrate here on The… Here at The News Wheel, we often talk about the good work that… What’s got you smiling this morning?…
A Guide to Different Types of Traffic Markers
Traffic cone Photo: memyselfaneye via Pixabay When driving on the highway, it’s common to pass through construction zones filled with orange markers telling you where to go. Since traffic cones…
Sign the Change.org Petition to Prosecute Deputy Andrew Wood
The Change.org petition to prosecute Deputy Andrew Wood for the death of Milton Oltin, Jr. has crossed 55,000 signatures Update: The Los Angeles District Attorney has ruled that Deputy Wood acted…
8 Steps for a Successful Car Wash Fundraiser
With winter ending and spring arriving, you might be planning to organize a car wash to raise money for your school, sports team, church, or charitable cause. If you’ve ever…
Elvis’ 1977 Cadillac Seville is Surprisingly Ordinary
When you think about Elvis Presley, you automatically think of glitzy jumpsuits, Vegas, and overstated glamour. So it’s a bit surprising to discover that Elvis’ 1977 Cadillac Seville is, well,…
Jeff Dunham Shows Off His Collection of AMC Gremlins to Jay Leno
Jay Leno “admires” Jeff Dunham’s classic AMC Gremlins There seems to be a big crossover between comedy and car enthusiasm, with many comedians having a unique affection for certain types…
Uber Ventures Beyond Cars, Focuses on Automated Bike and Scooter Technology
Photo: Max Pixel If you’re familiar with the ride-share company Uber, you might be familiar with its past efforts to advance automated vehicle technology. For 2019, however, the company focusing…
The Most-Stolen Cars in America: Is Yours One?
You should be aware and prepared if your car is one of the most stolen cars. Photo: Oswald N Every car owner dreads the idea of their car being stolen,…
Popular Discontinued Cars That You Can Still Buy Used in 2024
2018 Buick Cascada at the Chicago Auto Show Photo: The News Wheel Searching for a used vehicle that is no longer in production? Many automakers have discontinued their once-famous models…
Thanks, Sugar: Modified Sugarcane May Make Better Biodiesel
Photo: sara marlowe As carmakers and regulators push for lower emissions and increasingly fuel-efficient vehicles, there is one low-emission fuel technology that is often overlooked: biofuels. Generally speaking, a biofuel…
What Are the Benefits of Steer-By-Wire Technology?
Perhaps you have heard of this newfangled steer-by-wire technology and found yourself wondering exactly what it means. Infiniti has recently announced plans to utilize steer-by-wire technology in its 2014 Q50…
McLaren Has Actually Done It—Their 2017 F1 Car is Orange!
I was going to wait until all of the 2017 Formula 1 cars were revealed to do a recap with all the photos, but after McLaren revealed its new MCL32…
Automatic Seat Belts Were a Terrible Idea
Automatic seat belts in a 1990 Honda Civic Photo: Wikimedia via cc Today’s cars have an plethora of automated safety features that take operations out of the hands of drivers.…
Best-Ever November Sales Earned by Mercedes-Benz
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class It was a profitable November for Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA)—1.6% higher than last year for the automaker; November 2017 recorded a total of 30.838 units sold whereas November…
California Introduces Bill to Ban New Gasoline and Diesel Vehicles by 2040
Photo: Pexels California has been pushing for a greener automotive industry for years, from offering electric vehicle rebates to building electric highways. Now, government officials are taking it one giant step further. California’s…
Your Car's Air Conditioning Button Symbols Explained
Photo: The News Wheel Do you understand your car’s climate control system, or do you just push buttons randomly until the air feels more comfortable? Properly running your vehicle’s air…
Discontinued Toyota models Archives
Searching for a used vehicle that is no longer in production? Many… All automakers have them: those models that seemed like a good idea… Toyota’s sales have been skyrocketing in…
Here It Is: 2019 Nissan Altima on Sale Now
The 2019 Nissan Altima made a splash when it debuted at the 2018 New York International Auto Show as the start of an all-new generation. It takes Nissan’s much-loved car…
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Buick Officially Discontinues the Cascada
Buick bids farewell to its final convertible model Photo: Buick With a shifting focus toward SUVs and crossovers, Buick already has a limited passenger car lineup. Now, the automaker is…
California, 16 States, District of Columbia Are Officially Suing EPA for Slashing Fuel Efficiency, Emissions Rules
It’s time to put away those qualifying words and phrases like “impending,” “expect to soon,” or “in the event of” when discussing California’s’ opposition to EPA plans to slash Obama-era…
Just What Do Automakers Want with New Fuel Efficiency and Emissions Rules?
There has been a lot written about the Environmental Protection Agency, its director Scott Pruitt, and his decision to declare the Obama-era emissions rules too strict. However, something that isn’t…
Here’s Why California Makes Its Own Emissions Rules
As I was writing once more about how the Trump Administration, the EPA, and Scott Pruitt are about to get into a big regulatory struggle with California with our air…
10 Steps to Buying a Used Car
Before you visit any car dealerships, follow this step-by-step guide Buying a car can be intimidating, especially if you’re buying a car someone else used to own. You have a…
The Last Chevrolet Impala Finds its Home
The final Impala has found itself a happy ending Photo: Chevrolet In February of 2020, Chevy produced its final Impala. The beloved sedan has been shelved indefinitely by the company…
It Took Me 20 Years to Realize that Geri Horner (aka Ginger Spice) Loves Cars
Apparently, Ginger Spice has always had a love for classic cars Photo: Geri Horner Geri Horner (née Halliwell) is best-known as one-fifth of the ’90s British pop super group the…
Formula 1 Profile – Michael Schumacher
With a record seven World Championships and 91 wins, Michael Schumacher is by far the most successful Formula 1 driver of all time, perhaps even one of the greatest drivers…
Biggest-Ever F1 Survey Reveals Max Verstappen is Most Popular Driver
Photo: Honda Results from the biggest Formula 1 survey ever conducted reveal, among a wide variety of other interesting insights, that Max Verstappen is currently the sport’s most popular driver.…
New-Generation Nissan Altima Earns Spot in the Finals of the 2019 Green Car of the Year Race
2019 Nissan Altima The 2019 Nissan Altima has secured a coveted finalist spot in the Green Car Journal’s race to determine the 2019 Green Car of the Year®. To be…
Guide to Toyota Safety Sense
Spot the cameras and sensors Toyota Toyota Safety Sense is a suite of active safety and driver-assistive technologies. Every new Toyota model on the market comes with TSS as standard…
Thanks, Sugar: Modified Sugarcane May Make Better Biodiesel
Photo: sara marlowe As carmakers and regulators push for lower emissions and increasingly fuel-efficient vehicles, there is one low-emission fuel technology that is often overlooked: biofuels. Generally speaking, a biofuel…
2024 Toyota Tacoma Archives
Faced with off-roading rivals like the Colorado ZR2 Bison and Ranger Raptor, the Tacoma Trailhunter adds exclusive features… The Tacoma was already a capable machine off the beaten path, but…
college students Archives
Moving to or from college can be back-breaking work. Whether you’re moving… If you’re the parent of a high school or college student, you’ve… If you and your college friends…
Family Road Trip Archives
With temperatures heating up and the school year close to being done,… Packing up the whole family for a road trip isn’t easy. Everyone… This article contains affiliate links. As…
packing for college Archives
Moving to or from college can be back-breaking work. Whether you’re moving… Your college-bound kid is ready to hit the road to higher learning,… So, after years of studying and…
Surf’s Up with Limited-Edition Jeep Wrangler High Tide, Jeep Beach
2022 Jeep Wrangler High Tide and Jeep Wrangler Jeep Beach Photo: Stellantis The Jeep Wrangler might be the ultimate beach vehicle — it’s rugged, perfect for bringing along friends, and…
How to Keep Sand Out of Your Car
Taking your family to the beach is a fun way to spend the weekend, but even a quick trip to the shore can fill your car with coarse, irritating sand.…
Beach-Day Essentials To Pack In The Car
With temperatures heating up and the school year close to being done, you might be thinking it’s time to plan a day or days at the beach. Before you get…
How To Secure College Essentials In Your Vehicle
Photo: The News Wheel Moving to or from college can be back-breaking work. Whether you’re moving a ton of stuff or just the bare necessities, you’ll need to plan ahead…
8 Best Children’s Books About Cars
We all have developed a connection to certain picture books while growing up. So, it comes as no surprise that many of our favorites here at The News Wheel involve cars.…
Could the Toyota Crown Be Coming to the U.S.?
Photo: Toyota The Toyota Crown was the very first Toyota vehicle to be exported to the United States, but after a 15-year run, the automaker stopped selling the famously luxurious…
How to Transport a 2015 Chevy Colorado to the Alaskan Wilderness
Chevrolet’s slogan is “Find New Roads.” Sometimes, that motto is taken very literally. For example, the Alaskan oil outfit ARSC Energy Services use Chevy Colorado trucks, but many of their…
4 DIY Car Repair Ideas to Help You Save
There are plenty of great DIY repair ideas that you can follow when it comes to saving money on auto repairs. If you need to save as much money as…
Ford Demonstrates C-V2X Technology Publicly in China
Ford this month demonstrated the capabilities of its Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything technology during live, public testing at the 2018 World Internet of Things Expo in Wuxi, China. C-V2X connects vehicles, pedestrians,…
LYRIQ Archives
The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq is the brand’s first fully electric production model,… General Motors is continuing to move toward the all-electric future that is… As the threat of coronavirus continues…
2015 Colorado Accessories Showcased in New Video
A multitude of 2015 Colorado accessories are on display in a new video from Chevrolet Performance In keeping with its belief that everybody wants a truck, Chevrolet has released a whole…
GM Offers Array of 2015 Chevy Colorado Color Options
The 2015 Chevy Colorado Following its unveiling at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the upcoming 2015 Chevy Colorado has been the talk of the town. The model is now available…
Goofy Road Trip Movies: Borat Review
Sacha Baron Cohen as Kazakh reporter Borat Sagdiyev It’s been a long time since I first saw Borat, but I still remember how inescapable the film was when it debuted…
Chevy Archives
The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu offers a variety of trims to suit the… The Chevrolet Blazer EV and the Chevrolet Equinox EV are both some… We previously broke the news that…
The Chevy Sonic Receives Several Changes for the 2020 Model Year
The changes for the Chevy Sonic are few, but significant Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Sonic is one of the rare small cars in General Motors’ lineup to survive the recent…
