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Women Lose the Right to Drive in Turkmenistan
Photo: Veni When Saudi Arabia announced in September that women would gain the right to drive in June of 2018, ladies around the world celebrated. Saudi Arabia was the only…
2020 Chevrolet Trax Overview
2020 Chevrolet Trax Although some thought Chevrolet was replacing the Trax with a Blazer lookalike, the automaker decided, “Why mess with something that works?” and decided to create the 2021…
Brake Issues Hinder Alonso at Daytona 24 Hours
In preparation for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and because the guy simply likes to race, Fernando Alonso competed at the 24 Hours of Daytona with United Autosport this…
Three Games With Terrible Driving Sections
Photo: Pxfuel via CC The wide and wonderful world of video games is no stranger to cars, as we’ve written about many times on The News Wheel. Some of these…
Four 2013 Chevy Models Finish First in 2016 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study
The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro LT Today the results of the 2016 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study were revealed, which was good news for the bowtie brand, as four Chevrolet vehicles…
2019 Kia K900 Makes First World Appearance at New York International Auto Show
2019 Kia K900 Photo: Kia A higher level of luxury for Kia has been achieved in the 2019 K900. The restyled K900 is based on the “The Gravity of Prestige”…
Uber Chooses Dara Khosrowshahi of Expedia as New CEO
Photo: Phocuswright After a long, public search for a new CEO, Uber has finally made a decision; Expedia’s CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, will take on the role of CEO at Uber. Uber’s previous…
Requiem for a Highway Buddy
Photo: Dani Muchow via Pexels Driving can be both communal and isolating. Sometimes, you’ll hit the road with a loved one or the whole family, only to find them locked…
Toyota Wins 6 Hours of Bahrain as LMP1 Era Comes to a Close
Toyota Gazoo Racing scored the overall win at the 6 Hours of Bahrain this weekend, marking the end of the 2017 World Endurance Championship and bringing the Japanese manufacturer’s victory…
New Race Series To Take Electric SUVs Around Arctic
Maybe it would look something like this Racing enthusiasts who love electric cars are currently pretty limited in their selection. While lovers of roaring engines get a huge selection of…
History of F1 Pit Stops
Photo: United Autosport via CC Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, has decided to artificially slow down pit stops for the first time in the sport’s history. The average F1…
The Weirdest and Wildest Driving Video Games of All Time
Photo: Hiroh Satoh When it comes to cars in video games, there are a few recurring favorites that nearly everyone can name: Forza, DiRT Rally, Mario Kart, and Grand Theft…
Electric Vehicles May End Oil Dominance in Next Decade
The fall of the dominance of oil in cars may be coming sooner than you think, according to Bloomberg Business. Bloomberg basically reasons that a few things will make electric…
Toyota Disqualified From Easy 1-2 Victory at 6 Hours of Silverstone
Toyota had little trouble scoring its third 1-2 finish of the 2018-19 World Endurance Championship super season at the 6 Hours of Silverstone, until it was excluded from the results…
Nissan GT Academy Team RJN Snags Silverstone Win
GT Academy Team RJN took the win at this past Sunday’s race at Silverstone Nissan GT Academy Team RJN took the victory at the Pro-Am this past Sunday at Silverstone.…
Toronto Residents Report Lengthier Average Commutes
Toronto residents are reporting longer commutes Photo: James Schwartz (Creative Commons 2.0) Making the trip to the office and back even more of a grind, daily commutes are getting longer…
Advertisers Target Saudi Women After Driving Decree
When anything big, good or bad, happens in the world, you’ll be sure that brands will capitalize on it. After the royal decree in Saudi Arabia allowing women drivers beginning…
'The Company Is Not Even Talking About It' – Next-Gen GT-R to Be Delayed to at Least 2020
With all of Nissan’s sedans (the Maxima, Altima, and Sentra) getting a gorgeous facelift for the 2016 year, you have to wonder—which car is going to be redesigned next? Well,…
New FCA CEO Mike Manley Set to Announce Personal Management Team by End of September
Mike Manley’s putting together a crew It’s been a little over a month since Michael Manley was named the new CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Unfortunately, shortly after he was…
UPDATE: FCA Names the Winners of the Fifth Annual “Drive for Design” Competition
The winning design, created by Davis Kunselman of Macon, Georgia Earlier this year, The News Wheel reported that FCA was holding its Fifth Annual “Drive for Design” competition. Hosted through…
Toyota Wins Second Straight Le Mans, But Not Without Drama
Photo: Toyota Toyota scored its second consecutive win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race this weekend, finishing 1-2 and concluding the 2018-19 World Endurance Championship at the very…
The Lincoln Zephyr May Still Be Coming After All
Photo: Lincoln Motor Company The diminishing existence of sedans is no secret, with seemingly anything that isn’t a niche performance car, crossover, SUV, or truck up for a potential axing. Though the…
Honda Wins 10th IndyCar Manufacturers’ Title
Photo: Honda With one race left to go in the 2021 season, Honda has claimed its 10th IndyCar Manufacturers’ Championship — courtesy of Colton Herta, Alex Palou, and Romain Grosjean…
Lexus Reveals A Real Hoverboard For 2015
This is not a drill! Fans of Back To The Future II will remember a pivotal scene in the 1989 film where Marty McFly visits 2015 and uses a little…
Is a C8 Stingray R Special Edition on the Way?
Is a graphics package in the works for the 2021 Stingray R? Photo: Chevrolet 2020 has been a frustrating one for Corvette fans. Thanks to factory closings and endless delays,…
What Was the First Ever Car Racing Video Game?
Photo: Atari From Need for Speed to Gran Turismo to Mario Kart, automotive racing has been a driving force in the development and success of the video game industry over the years.…
IIHS Awards Hyundai with 10 Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ Ratings
The Kona crossover was one of four Hyundai vehicles to receive an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating for 2019 For 2019, the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety has awarded 10…
Volvo To Feature XC90 SUV In Australian Driverless Car Trials
Volvo will be taking a driverless XC90 SUV to the November tests in Adelaide. Photo: Craig Piersma Add Volvo to the list of auto manufacturers that will be participating in…
Gleeful Car-nage: The Violent, Vehicular Legacy of the 'Death Race' Franchise
Frankenstein’s beastly car from Roger Corman’s Death Race 2000 Photo: Shout Factory/New World Pictures Few films are as polarizing as Roger Corman’s gruesome, irreverent, and shameless low-budget satire Death Race 2000.…
2018 Mazda3 Overview
Say hello to the Zoom Zoom brand’s compact passenger car, coming with good standard features and excellent driving dynamics, whether it is a sedan or a hatchback. More Mazda: The CX-5…
Winter Storms: Drivers in the South Have a Right to Freak Out When It Snows
Photo: Maro White Those of us from the Northern half of the United States are used to the snow. Ice and sleet pelt into our eyes as we walk into…
Kia UVO eServices: Learn More About the Innovative In-Vehicle Tech
Photo: Kia Motors When you’re searching for a new car, one of your top concerns is likely connectivity and what a vehicle offers in its digital dash. Voice command, navigation,…
Four Chevy Models Top Segments in 2018 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study
J.D. Power just released its 2018 Vehicle Dependability Study. Four Chevrolet models achieved top rank status for their segments, a notable feat for an evaluation with such a thorough criterion.…
Consumer Reports Names 2021 Buick Enclave Among Best Luxury SUVs
The 2021 Buick Enclave Photo: Buick The 2021 Buick Enclave recently won a spot on Consumer Reports’ list of the 10 Best Luxury SUVs To Buy Right Now. What sets…
2016 Toyota Sequoia Overview
The 2016 Toyota Sequoia While more and more drivers are turning to crossovers for their utility and efficiency, there are still plenty of consumers looking for a true truck-based SUV.…
Mitsubishi Lancer Lives On as 'Grand Lancer' in China and Taiwan
The Mitsubishi Lancer apparently refuses to die. The Sportback version was discontinued in 2014 and the Evo in 2015, though not before the Evo Final Edition was sold in 2016.…
2020 Buick Encore GX Reaches U.S. Dealerships
Photo: Buick The newest addition to Buick’s crossover lineup has started to roll into dealerships around the U.S. this month. GM Authority reports that the 2020 Buick Encore GX is…
Autotrader Names 2021 Buick Envision to Best Interiors List
2021 Buick Envision Photo: Buick If you prioritize a sophisticated, comfortable, and well-equipped cabin, you will appreciate the thoughtful design in the 2021 Buick Envision. The stylish SUV was one…
Vinos & Vehicles: 11 Wineries That Automotive Enthusiasts Must Visit
Turnbull Winery in Oakville, CA Many fans of automobiles and racing love beer, which is why there are so many breweries that offer car-themed beers. However, some gearheads prefer wine–and…
2015 Chevy Volt Overview
2015 Chevy Volt ©GM With a D2XX-based Chevrolet Volt supposedly just one or two years away from release, the first-generation Chevy Volt is getting close to the end of its…
Here’s What 1956 GM Thought Autonomous Cars Would Look Like in 1976
Because casual cigar smoking, like poodle skirts, will never go out of style! In 1956, General Motors’ Motorama exhibit (a company show that traveled through the US) showcased a forward-thinking…
2023 Chevy Traverse Overview
2023 Chevy Traverse Photo: Chevrolet In the Chevy SUV lineup, the Traverse firmly sits in the middle in regards to size, leaning closer to the larger Tahoe and Suburban. The…
8 Steps to Replace Your Car's Headlights
Photo: The News Wheel Headlights are important year-round, but especially in the depths of winter when we only have approximately six hours of daylight each day. When you find yourself…
Porsche 911 Speedster Concept Shown Off in Unreal Engine
Getting reflective surfaces to look right in video games has always been a challenge, but the Porsche 911 Speedster Concept that was just shown off in the Unreal Engine comes…
Chevy Silverado Driver Trapped Between Two Semis Walks Away Unharmed
Kaleb Whitby and the remains of his Chevy Silverado, trapped between a rock and a hard place Photo source: Sergi Karplyuk, via KVTB Chevrolet can tout the Silverado’s safety ratings…
Hyundai SEMA News: HyperEconiq Ioniq Concept Exceeds 80 MPG
Hyundai and Bismoto Engineering create the “HYPERECONIQ IONIQ” concept for the 2017 SEMA Show The 2017 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show is just around the corner. With opening day…
Mitsubishi Road Assist+ App Wins 2020 Future Digital Award
2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Juniper Research has named Mitsubishi a 2020 Future Digital Award winner for its Road Assist+ smartphone app. This impressive app specifically won a Technology…
7 Tips for Saving Money on Car Expenses
Photo: CheapFullCoverageAutoInsurance.com The memory of buying your first car is unforgettable. You probably remember every detail about the day you got your first car keys: The amazing and ultimate step…
What Is the Gas Guzzler Tax?
Modern vehicles are far more efficient and eco-friendlier than they used to be. In decades past, cars could burn through a tank of gasoline within a week, which gave the…
A History of Licensed Ford Video Games
Ford Racing 2(2003) Photo: : Empire Interactive, Feral Interactive, Take-Two Interactive, Gotham Games When you think of car advertisements, your mind recalls television commercials, radio jingles, and online banner ads.…
