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Cars.com Decorated a Chrysler Pacifica as the Joker for Halloween
It’s all part of the “van” If you noticed fewer kids ringing your doorbell for candy this past Halloween, then you are not alone. In many areas of the country,…
Cadillac V-Series Blackwing Gets Standard Six-Speed Manual
2022 Cadillac V-Series Blackwing vehicles get standard six-speed manual Photo: General Motors Manual is indeed back on the menu for the Cadillac V-Series, and it’s coming standard. Cadillac confirmed that…
Why are Fire Hydrants Different Colors and What Do They Mean?
What do those colors mean? Photo: Mike Bird During a recent trip to Cleveland, something caught my eye while I was in the passenger’s seat of my girlfriend’s car —…
RST Is Fastest-Selling Trim of Chevy Tahoe and Suburban
The 2021 Tahoe RST Photo: Chevrolet The optimal time it takes for a car to sell in the U.S. is about 60 days. The Chevrolet Tahoe RST and Suburban RST…
Flashback: Watch Leonard Nimoy and Zachary Quinto's Audi Commercial
Leonard Nimoy and Zachary Quinto (old and new Spock) share the screen in this delightful 2013 Audi ad The late, great Leonard Nimoy has passed away at the age of 83.…
[VIDEO] Nissan GT-R Owner Terrorizes Own Grandmother with Launch Control
2015 Nissan GT-R When you own a sports car, it can be hard to resist the urge to show it off. Especially when your sports car is a modified Nissan…
What Exactly Is A Bookmobile?
While discussing new article topics in The News Wheel’s office, we learned that National Bookmobile Day is coming up on April 11th. After listening to the other editors, we also…
“Pawn Stars” Joel Magee Owns Rare Chevy Camaro Hot Wheels Worth Over $100K
Some Hot Wheels models are worth more than others, as Joel Magee experienced firsthand with his Camaro prototype model Though collecting Hot Wheels cars is a common pastime for many…
“The A-Team” Van: History of the Classic GMC Vandura
Photo: SoulRider.222 If you grew up in the 80s, chances are you watched The A-Team at some point. The former Army Special Forces team of Hannibal, B.A. Baracus, Faceman, and…
Tech Updates Coming to the 2022 Buick Enclave
Photo: Buick The Buick Enclave got some major upgrades for the 2022 model year. While its refreshed styling may be the most noticeable update on the brand’s flagship SUV, it…
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Overview
Photo: Chevrolet The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers utility, capability, and plenty of power for both work and play. From its impressive towing specs to its off-road-ready features, here’s a…
The Psychology Behind Car Hoarding
Collecting cars can be a healthy hobby to have. Hoarding them, however, takes this activity to a whole other level. One of the most recent car hoarding cases that made…
How Did Car Safety Crash Tests Originate?
The 2016 Pilot undergoes the small overlap frontal crash test Crash tests are a necessary and commonplace part of releasing a car on today’s market. Consumers rely on the scores…
Acura Removes Its Signature Beak Design from the Front of Its Vehicles
Flying away like a bird upon the wind One of the most recognizable design aspects of a vehicle is its front grille. Several automotive brands have iconic grilles found throughout…
Sick of Waiting for Elio Production? Consider These 5 Alternatives
Sorry, dude, you’re taking too long Back in 2009, a man named Paul Elio saw a major hole in the automotive market that he wanted to fill. And so, he…
When Bugs Bunny & the Chevy Venture Warner Bros. Edition Made Minivans Cool
Chevrolet promotes its special edition Venture with the Looney Tunes gang By design, minivans are not cool. On the priority list of minivan qualities — topped by “practicality” — “coolness”…
Toyota’s Busta Rhymes Swagger Wagon Commercial Makes Minivans Cool
Busta Rhymes and minivans go hand-in-hand, obv. What’s cooler than a minivan? How about Busta Rhymes joining a family to rap about the coolness of a minivan? It sounds unlikely,…
Cartoon Car Spotlight: Remember the Time that Shaggy from “Scooby-Doo” Was Turned Into a Werewolf to Race Cars?
They don’t call him “Shaggy” for nothing! Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures Traditionally, Scooby-Doo is a pretty formulaic show. The Mystery Inc. gang stumbles upon a mystery, investigates, and eventually unmasks…
Top 10 Pokémon That Would Make Terrible Drivers
Which of these Pokemon would make the worst driver? Photo: Warner Bros/Nintendo There’s one thing on everyone’s minds these days–and on their phones: Pokémon. With the release and overwhelming popularity of Pokémon…
Distracted Driving Infographic: Is It Worth It?
A common misconception is that distracted driving only involves texting while behind the wheel. The scary truth, however, is that drivers distract themselves with all sorts of things nowadays: eating,…
What To Do If Your Windshield Takes Damage While Driving
Photo: Pixabay Few things are more startling than a sudden thump on your windshield. Most of the time, road debris doesn’t even scratch the windshield, but if the impact was…
How to Get Out Those Pesky Car Carpet Stains
Photo: The News Wheel If you spill a drink or smear sauce on your car seat, you’ll wind up with an unsightly blemish. The most effective way of cleaning stains…
Components of an Automated Car Wash
Ever wonder what you’re paying for when you take your vehicle to an automated car wash? Here’s a step-by-step guide to each component you’ll find in that mysterious dark tunnel…
Ways to Make Your Car’s Interior Last Longer
Photo: The News Wheel Cars are lasting longer than ever before. And while a vehicle can rack up hundreds of thousands of miles on its odometer while remaining drivable, its…
Meet Hiroyoshi Kato, Meister of The Green Hell
Don’t let appearances fool you: this man is a tamer of wild beasts. Some people may well just be born lucky. Hiroyoshi Kato is one such man. His job: he…
Special Nissan LEAF Makes Your Life a CARtoon
The Nissan LEAF is having one heck of a year. It’s celebrating its fifth birthday, and Nissan is truly showing it knows how to party in style. At a recent…
Nissan Still Builds GT-R Engines By Hand
Nissan is extremely proud of its Nissan GT-R, as seen by how much effort the automaker has put into promoting the vehicle in the wake of its recent redesign. While every…
How Will Mandatory Speed Limiters Affect Supercar Drivers?
For the lucky few, getting a new supercar out on the road and feeling the power of its engine under foot is a sensation unlike any other. That could all…
Chevrolet Issues Update to 2020 Corvette Frunk
Please refrain from hanging out in your Corvette’s frunk Photo: General Motors Ah, the frunk — a term I’ve written about at length in the past. We know it as…
The History of Mitsubishi at the Chicago Auto Show
With attendance consistently exceeding the 1 million mark, the Chicago Auto Show is the biggest auto show in North America—but given Mitsubishi’s somewhat low-key presence on this side of the…
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Overview
As you might infer from the name, the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a compact SUV that provides a sporty alternative to the larger, calmer Mitsubishi Outlander. For most people…
Tire Translator: What Do All Those Numbers and Letters Mean?
Photo: toyohara At first glance, all those numbers and letters on tire sidewalls seem impossible to comprehend. However, each section conveys important information about the tire’s type, size, and more.…
Say Goodbye: Mitsubishi Lancer Production Ends This Year
The beloved Lancer Evolution was killed off last year and now it’s the regular Lancer’s turn on the chopping block. Speaking to Motor1, Mitsubishi North America Executive VP Don Swearingen…
What to Do if You’re Stuck in a Snowdrift
Photo: Chi Tranter Winter weather tends to turn the world into a beautiful wonderland of snow and ice. But while it does look ridiculously pretty when you’re inside your warm…
Why Does My Car Have Dual Exhaust?
Photo: The News Wheel If you drive a sportier car, it might have two tailpipes poking out from underneath the rear bumper instead of just one. These metal tubes are…
Ford Offering Disability Transportation for Medical Needs
Photo: Ford Motor Company If you have a physical or medical disability and don’t have the means to travel to your treatments, Ford has a solution: The carmaker will give…
What’s New on the 2022 Ram ProMaster
The 2022 ProMaster Photo: FCA Ram Commercial just debuted the new 2022 Ram ProMaster. This full-size van comes with a host of upgrades so it can better handle the needs…
PHOTOS: Nissan Z Car Celebrates the Big 5-0
Photo: Nissan New York City is a great place to go for celebrations, and Nissan took advantage of that just before the New York International Auto Show. The manufacturer unveiled…
California Framework Automakers Back EPA in Lawsuit
California’s standards look to speed up EV adoption and cut emissions Photo: Ford Five automakers on Tuesday filed a motion backing the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to restore California’s right…
Kia Showcases All-Electric EV6 During 73rd Emmy’s Broadcast
Photo: Kia Last night, Hollywood gathered to celebrate the best in television at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, which was broadcast on CBS and was available for streaming on Paramount+.…
New Audi A6 E-Tron Concept Revealed
This render of the new A6 e-tron Concept teases Audi’s next big milestone in EV luxury Photo: Audi Shanghai, China, is currently playing host to Auto Shanghai 2021. This expansive…
6 Reasons to Keep Scissors in the Car
Scissors are a handy item to keep inside of your car Photo: Taken via Pixabay If you tend to keep random objects in your car, you’re not alone. There’s one…
The Elon Musk Dance Challenge Needs to Be a Thing
I just needed everyone to see this photo Photo: Steve Jurvetson In case you missed it, Tesla CEO Elon Musk awkwardly danced his way onstage at a Model 3 event…
2021 Hyundai Veloster N Overview
Photo: Hyundai If your top priority is fun behind the wheel, the 2021 Veloster N was designed to deliver just that. As the high-performance version of the funky three-door Veloster…
10 Cool Items From the Mazda Boutique
Photo: Mazda It seems like every automaker has its share of stylish (and sometimes offbeat) merchandise, and Mazda is no exception. Here’s a look at what’s available in the online…
Catch Infiniti’s New Short, “Conquer Life in Style” with Kate Hudson
Photo: Infiniti Instead of revealing its latest model at a live event or automotive exhibition, Infiniti opted to debut the all-new 2022 QX60 in a branded short film entitled “Conquer…
Should You Consult a Professional for Classic Car Audio Installation?
Do you need to update the audio system in your vintage vehicle? Photo: The News Wheel Classic car owners face a big dilemma: Do you keep your vintage vehicle exactly…
Kia Breaks Sales Record and Will Have Best-Ever Annual Sales
Kia will definitely reach its best-ever annual sales this year Photo: Kia It has truly been an incredible year for Kia based on the sales numbers that it has been…
Where do Swirl Marks Come From?
Photo: The News Wheel If you take a close look at a car’s clear coat on a sunny day, you’ll probably notice countless tiny scratches across its surface. Unfortunately, these…
5 Tools To Turn Your Car Into a Mobile Office
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