The News Wheel editorial team
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…
Is It OK to Use a Gas Station Squeegee on My Car’s Windshield?
Photo: The News Wheel You can do a lot more than fill up your car’s gas tank at a gas station. You can inflate a low tire, run it through…
Warren Buffett Thinks Self Driving Cars are Terrible for Insurance
Warren Buffett When you are looking for investment advice or thoughts of the future, you can’t be wrong to seek the advice of Warren Buffett. Head of Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett…
3 Tips for Organizing Your Car Trunk
Photo: The News Wheel If you’re anything like me, your car trunk is a mess of dog toys (and the accompanying dog hair), spare clothes for the kids, and random…
Why Is a Car's Spare Tire Smaller than a Normal Tire?
Why is the spare tire noticeably smaller than a standard wheel? Photo: robmba via CC You’re driving your car along the highway, and you hear that sickening POP! as that rear…
North Texas Explores Wrong-Way Driver Detection and Alert Technology
Photo: Elaine with Grey Cats Wrong-way crashes are terrifying incidents. That’s why the North Texas Tollway Authority and the Texas A&M Transportation Institute are working together to help drivers manage…
Norris Wins Comfortably at Verstappen’s Home Race
Photo: Peter Menzel via CC Lando Norris won the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, and given the comfortable 20-second gap he put over home favorite Max Verstappen, one would…
Toyota Secured 2,667 Patents Last Year, More Than Any Other Automaker
Photo: Toyota An annual report by the Intellectual Property Owners Association shows Toyota secured 2,667 patents in 2023. This put it 7th in the overall rankings, just ahead of Google…
Vin Diesel Drives a DeLorean in Fast to the Future Trailer
Vin Diesel is America’s most automobile-friendly actor—not only is his last name a type of fuel, but his first name is an acronym for a vehicle’s identification number. And while…
Behind the Badge: The Fascinating History of the Mazda Logo
Have you ever stopped and looked at the Mazda logo? Photo: Justine Ellifrits Unless you’re a graphic designer, you probably didn’t realize a lot of thought goes into auto brands’…
Toyota Remains Top Automaker for Diversity in 2024
Photo: Toyota For the third year running, Toyota was ranked fourth overall in Fair360’s rating of America’s top companies for diversity, and continued to be the only automaker ranked in…
Demonstrate Good Driving Skills if You Want Your Teen Driver to be a Safe Driver
Kids tend to learn by example. So, even if you tell him to obey the speed limit, be respectful of other drivers, and drive cautiously, if he’s witnessed your speed-demon…
Toyota Highlander Hybrid History
Toyota Highlander Hybrid History The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a midsize crossover SUV that is built on the Toyota Camry platform. The Highlander Hybrid uses Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive technology…
Toyota Prius c History
Toyota Prius c History When the Toyota Prius c was first introduced in 2011, it was meant to offer a great city car option to consumers looking for a fuel-efficient…
3 Fall Driving Safety Tips
Photo: The News Wheel Fall may be a welcome respite from a hot summer, but it delivers a number of driving challenges. With cooler temperatures come fewer hours of daylight.…
Is the Mazda Lineup Changing for the 2025 Model Year?
The new 2025 Mazda CX-70 Photo: Mazda Thinking about buying a Mazda in the near future? Here’s what the automaker’s lineup has in store for the 2025 model year. Most…
How to Save on Gas in Any Car
Photo: Andrea Piacquadio via CC U.S. gas prices are anticipated to climb to around $4 a gallon in 2024, the highest since summer of 2022. If you’re wondering how to…
Verstappen and Norris Clash, Russell Cleans Up at 2024 Austrian Grand Prix
Photo: pedrik via CC Max Verstappen and Lando Norris made contact while fighting for the lead of the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix, leaving both of their Formula 1 cars with…
