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Goofy Road Trip Movies: “A Goofy Movie” Review
Photo: Walt Disney Pictures You can’t do a series on cinema’s goofiest road trip movies without including the king of goof himself, Goofy, who stars in A Goofy Movie. That…
Driven by Luck: 9 Common Practices and Superstitions About Cars
Photo: The News Wheel There’s much more to driving a car than what you learn in driver’s ed — and I’m not just talking about the wisdom that years of…
The History of Kia: From Bicycle Parts to the Future of EVs
Kia has come a long way since 1944 For more than 50 years, Kia has produced millions of vehicles — some of which are still being driven today in places…
Nissan cube History
Nissan cube History The Nissan cube has revolutionized automotive design with its bold, distinct exterior that flaunts sharp corners and a box-like profile. The cube has helped Nissan attract highly-coveted…
Honda NSX Engine Named “Best New Engine” at International Engine of the Year Awards
Honda has picked up another award, this time for the 3.5-liter gasoline-electric V6 hybrid powertrain found in the NSX hybrid supercar. The motor was named “Best New Engine” at the…
The Science Behind the Dimmer Switch on a Rear-View Mirror
Photo: The News Wheel There’s a lot of cool things that your car does without you understanding how it works — and we’re not just talking about everything that happens…
Meg Thomson, Author at The News Wheel
Warning: Spoilers for Season 2, Episode 11 of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ below.… Congratulations! If you’ve clicked on this article, you’ve probably decided to take… Every year, more than 8 million…
How Epcot's World of Motion Became Test Track
The Transportation Pavilion wasn’t always home to a high-speed attraction like Test Track Out of the four theme parks that can be found at the Walt Disney World Resort, Epcot…
Nissan Kicks Concept Revealed: Wait, Why is It Called Kicks?
Nissan Kicks Concept The day has arrived at long last, and Nissan has revealed its compact crossover concept at the São Paulo International Motor Show. Is it, in fact, the…
MIT Teaches Students About Autonomous Cars Using Rubber Ducks
As technology advances, we are getting closer and closer to seeing fully-autonomous vehicles on our roads. Many drivers already own cars with semi-autonomous safety technology, such as lane-departure warning and…
The Luigi Death Stare is the Best Death Stare
We, as a culture, are fascinated by badasses. Snake Plissken (he leads the list because of course he does). Ellen Ripley. Wolverine. Han Solo. Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Teddy Roosevelt.…
Who Is the Actress Playing the Awkward Grandma in BMW’s X5 Commercials?
Who is this mysterious woman? We have the answer! Photo: BMW USA It didn’t take long for us to become fans of the awkward, dirty grandmother who disclosed her husband’s…
Review: Dallas & Robo – Episode 1: “Aces Wild”
Strap in for plenty of innuendos and pop culture references It’s been 10 months since the news broke that John Cena and Kat Dennings were set to star in an…
The Origin and Meaning of Padiddle, the One-Headlight Car Game
Before smartphones kept passengers occupied during car rides, families had other ways of passing time on the road. Activities like “I Spy” engaged travelers with their surroundings, turning passing landmarks…
Winter Weather Myths: Does Road Salt Actually Cause Rust on Cars?
As snow falls from the sky and freezes on the ground, your neighborhood streets are no doubt covered in copious amounts of road salt, melting the ice and turning it…
How To Replace the Battery in Your Car’s Key Fob
If your car key fob’s range has diminished, the buttons aren’t responding to your touch, or the vehicle is having trouble recognizing its proximity, the key fob battery is probably…
Michael Bay Selling His 1967 Camaro SS Bumblebee at Barrett-Jackson
Lovers of good cars and bad movies, take note: filmmaker Michael Bay is auctioning off the 1967 Chevy Camaro SS “Bumblebee” from the fourth Transformers movie at Barrett-Jackson. The distinctive…
Cul-de-sacs Might Kill You
Before I moved out of my family home, I lived my whole life on cul-de-sacs. My parents appreciated them because they were quieter streets, away from the traffic and speeding…
Do Drivers Purposefully Swerve to Hit Animals on the Road?
Turtles crossing the road…are they safe from belligerent drivers? Photo: squamatologist via CC Human beings are capable of some dark and demented things, but would people purposefully swerve onto the…
Subaru to Defend Rally Title with Bucky Lasek at 2016 Sno*Drift Rally
Bucky Lasek will represent Subaru Rally Team USA at the Sno*Drift Rally at the end of this month Subaru Rally Team USA announced yesterday that driver Bucky Lasek will be…
Electrified G80 Makes History as First Genesis EV
Photo: Genesis Unveiled at last month’s Auto Shanghai 2021, the Electrified G80 sedan is leading the way as Genesis’ first all-electric vehicle. More for Your Money: Genesis G80 wins J.D.…
Kimiko Kidd, Author at The News Wheel
For the latest model year, the sporty 2025 Chevrolet Blazer gained new… The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is a stylish crossover that delivers exceptional handling… The 2024 Subaru Impreza is the…
Hyundai Azera History
Hyundai Azera History The Hyundai Azera was considered Hyundai’s flagship vehicle until the larger Hyundai Genesis sedan was introduced. Currently the Azera is slotted between the midsize Sonata and the…
2021 Hyundai Palisade Overview
Photo: Hyundai As Hyundai’s largest SUV, the 2021 Palisade boasts three rows with space for up to eight people. Thanks to a quiet ride, comfortable interior, and a suite of…
Lando Norris's F1 Title Fight Fades in Barcelona
Photo: fuji.tim via CC Lando Norris finished second at the Spanish Grand Prix and showed little of his usual cheer. Since bagging his first-ever win in Miami earlier this year,…
Seven Automakers Create IONNA, New U.S. Charging Network
Photo: IONNA Last year, seven global automakers — BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis — announced the formation of a new joint venture that would add 30,000…
The Story of Disney's Lost World's Fair Attraction: Ford's Magic Skyway
The minds behind Disneyland and the Ford Motor Company joined forces during the 1964 World’s Fair to create an attraction unlike any other Photo: Anthony Conti For both Ford Motor…
Why “Supernatural’s” 1967 Impala SS is More Character Than Car
For eight (soon to be nine) seasons, the CW’s Supernatural has filled some of that aching void left by the absences of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel and become…
Do Black Cars Get Hotter? And Tricks to Cool Your Car Interior
Photo: Kelly via Pexels Because black colors absorb heat and white colors reflect it, common intuition says that black cars get hotter in the sun. But what does science have…
2017 Honda Ridgeline Named North American Truck of the Year in Detroit
It took a long time for Honda to retool its original Ridgeline—eleven years, in fact, between the first and second generation. But it was time well spent, as proven by…
Consumer Reports Ranking of Most Reliable Used Cars Is Exactly What You’d Expect
Photo: Toyota Using data from its annual auto surveys, Consumer Reports put out its first-ever ranking of the most reliable used cars, and the result is exactly what you’d expect:…
Quick Guide to Formula One Constructors
After writing my last Formula One article it occurred to me that to the uninitiated, the topic of Formula One teams and engine suppliers may be confusing. For instance, McLaren…
2017 Honda Ridgeline Only Pickup Truck to Achieve Top Safety Pick+ Rating
Honda continues to put the rest of the truck world to shame with its 2017 Ridgeline. Not only did the Ridgeline blow away the Silverado and F-150 in the old…
The Absurdity of the Monaco Grand Prix
Monte Carlo, Monaco, with the track partially prepared The Monaco Grand Prix is absurd. Every year, Formula 1 heads to this tiny principality near the south of France to race…
'Desert Bus' Almost Makes the AVGN Retire With its Badness
In the last episode of The Angry Video Game Nerd, the Nerd took a spin in what he eventually called “the worst game ever made,” Big Rigs: Over the Road…
Honda Dominates 2024 KBB Consumer Choice Awards
Photo: Honda Best Overall Brand, Most Trusted Brand, Best Value Brand, Best In-Vehicle Experience Brand, Best In-Vehicle Experience Brand, and Best Overall EV/Hybrid Brand. These are the awards Honda earned…
10 Fun Facts About Hyundai That You Never Knew
In the few decades it’s been in the American automotive market, Korean company Hyundai has established a solid presence. But, most people don’t know very much about this intriguing off-shore brand.…
Have You Heard of the Euclid Beach Rocket Cars?
This shiny Rocket Car was made from an old amusement park ride Up until 1969, you could visit the Euclid Beach Amusement Park and climb aboard its swinging space rocket…
To the Dadmobile: Why the Buick Roadmaster is Surging in Popularity
Photo: Alden Jewell Picture a summer road trip in the ’90s — the image isn’t complete without a wood-paneled station wagon, like the Buick Roadmaster. It was GM’s valiant attempt…
New Tacoma Trailhunter Trim Uses Tundra Hybrid Engine
Photo: Toyota With new competitors like the Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator, plus an increasingly broad range of extreme overlanding packages, the midsize pickup segment has been picking up steam…
Ford Plans First C-V2X Vehicles for China by 2021
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford has revealed its timeline for producing and deploying its first vehicles equipped with cellular vehicle-to-everything technology. Ford intends to launch C-V2X in China by 2021,…
Premium Fuel Recommended for Most New Cars
Photo: The News Wheel Common car advice says premium gasoline is only beneficial when recommended by the manufacturer. For vehicles that don’t recommend high-octane gas, the tiny boost in power…
Behind the Badge: Why Alfa Romeo's Logo Features a Snake Eating a Guy
There are boring automotive logos–like the completely uncreative Kia badge – and there are clever ones – like the many hidden messages in Toyota’s emblem. Then there are a couple…
Behind the Badge: The Origins of the Lexus Name and Logo
You see automotive emblems adorning the grilles and trunks of vehicles every day, but do you ever wonder where they come from? The latest study in our Behind the Badge…
Confused Max Verstappen Crowned Double F1 World Champion
Photo: Honda Max Verstappen won the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix and in the process scored his second consecutive Formula 1 World Championship title, joining legends the like of Jim Clark,…
How Jimmy Carter Nearly Ruined Back to the Future
“MALAISE FOREVER” It’s like the good people of Springfield said: Jimmy Carter truly is history’s greatest monster. Not because of his “malaise speech.” Not because of the “killer rabbit” incident.…
History of McDonald's Hot Wheels Happy Meal Toy Cars
McDonald’s Happy Meals Hot Wheels Toys from 1993 series release Photo: The News Wheel Countless children first became interested in automotive culture and mechanical engineering through toys. And for many…
Used and New Vehicle Prices Creeping Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels
Photo: Pixabay New and used vehicle prices are finally returning to their pre-pandemic levels, largely thanks to rising inventory. Immediately after the pandemic, a worldwide shortage of superconductor chips forced…
Uncommon Car Colors: 2024 Models Available in Green
Photo: All vehicle images above are attributed to their respective OEMs Are you looking for a new car, truck, or SUV in a unique color? Green exterior paint is a…
Mazda Patent Reveals a New Inline-6 Engine
Photo: Japan Patent Office Mazda is all about dynamic driving, so it’s no shock that the rising-star automaker is patenting plans for a new engine and transmission. Check Out These…
