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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…
Here’s Why the Toyota AE86 is So Valuable
As soon as you drive a car off the dealership lot, it starts losing value — that is, unless you bought a Toyota AE86 between 1984 and 1987. This unassuming…
2018 Kia Sorento Earns Spot on US News List of 21 Safest SUVs
Combining stats from the National Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the editors at U.S. News & World Report have determined the 21 Safest SUVs, and…
New Ford Focus' Head-Up Display Draws From Fighter Jet Tech
There is a very strong possibility that at some point in your life, you got behind the wheel of your vehicle and imagined yourself instead at the wheel of a…
2026 F1 Regulations: The Big Changes
Photo: Jenda Kubeš via Pexels The biggest Formula 1 regulation change of the decade is on the horizon. New engines, smaller cars, and new competitors are all coming in 2026,…
What Is Happening at Red Bull Racing?
Photo: Artes Max via CC BY-SA 2.0 In 2023, Red Bull Racing put in the most dominant season in the history of Formula 1, winning all but one of the…
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With 65 Years on the Job, Willie Fulton Jr. is Ford's Most Senior Employee
Willie Fulton Jr. has been working at Ford for 65 years Ford is celebrating 100 years at its Rouge complex, which now has the honorable distinction of being the only…
Behind the Badge: The Mysterious Origin of Chevy’s Iconic Bowtie
In the world of automotive branding, there are boring logos…there are lazy text-based logos…there are run-of-the-mill logos…there are complex logos…and then there’s the Chevrolet bowtie. For a hundred years, this…
When Buying a Used Car, Always Avoid These Deal-Breaker Red Flags
Photo: The News Wheel Buying a used car can save you a lot of money on a great vehicle. But, buying the wrong pre-owned car will actually lose you a…
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi’s Ghosn Names Alliance King of 2017
We’ve reached the end of January, and automakers are releasing their sales tallies for the whole of last year. Not all of the numbers have been made public yet, but…
The Renault-Nissan Alliance Unveils Its New Look
In case you missed the latest news in car sales this year, there is a new king in the automotive world. Earlier this year, the Renault-Nissan Alliance claimed its spot…
Mercedes-Benz Debuts its Luxury Vehicle Subscription Service in Atlanta
Atlanta drivers can now utilize the Mercedes-Benz Collection subscription service To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the launch of its luxury subscription service, Mercedes-Benz has expanded Mercedes-Benz Collection to Atlanta,…
infotainment system Archives
Each year J.D. Power releases its Initial Quality Study, which evaluates how… Compared to vehicles from previous generations, your car’s engine is likely to… Touch screens and infotainment systems probably…
Best Mazda Commercials From Over The Years
In recent years, Mazda has been making an upscale push. Its Dream Bigger ad captures those lofty goals, with its beautiful cinematography, surreal imagery, and elegant soundtrack. But over the…
Latest Stats Reveal That More Than Half of Drivers Don't Know Basic Dashboard Symbols
According to research from vehicle data firm HPI, many drivers are ignorant about dashboard warning symbols. 59 percent of motorists couldn’t identify some of the most basic dashboard signs, and…
2024 Chevrolet Equinox Overview
When it comes to popular family vehicles, the 2024 Chevy Equinox is one of the top picks on the market. With plenty of safety features, a versatile cabin, and efficient…
Chevrolet Traverse Receives Major Redesign for 2024
Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet’s popular three-row Traverse SUV is showing off a serious overhaul for the 2024 model year. Highlights include truck-inspired exterior styling, new safety and connectivity technologies, and a…
5 Extremely Popular and Successful Food Truck Businesses
Photo:Joe Mabel The food truck business is booming, partly because foodies who want to ditch the 9-5 and open their own food service establishment are tempted by the lower startup…
7 Ways to Celebrate Your Car's Birthday
Celebrating a car’s birthday can take many different forms, from decorating it with balloons to planning a road trip Photo: Michael Schwarzenberger via Pixabay Whether you prefer to commemorate the…
Bonkers 2021 Ford F-150 Tows up to 14,000 Pounds
Got 14,000 pounds? The 2021 Ford F-150 can tow that, EZ PZ Photo: Ford Oh, y’all thought you already knew the all-new F-150 was bonkers? Take that expectation of bonkersness…
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Danny Trejo, the famous actor most known for his role as Machete,… A Florida driver survived a nightmare scenario Monday: barreling down the interstate… Did you know that Honda moved…
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Lincoln MKX, MKZ Hybrid Win Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America Awards
2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Lincoln yet again scored high marks in Vincentric’s annual Best Fleet Value in America awards. The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Premiere snagged its fifth win in the…
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV Adds New Trim Level — and Even More Range
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV LT Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Silverado EV is powering up for 2025 with a new LT model, additional features and price levels, and — most…
Honda Accord Tops All Midsize Sedans in New Rear Seat Safety Test
Photo: Honda An updated IIHS crash test of seven midsize sedans made all but the 2023 Honda Accord look quite poor. It was the only one of the bunch to…
Is Sneezing While Driving Dangerous? Studies Blame Nose for Millions of Car Crashes
Haven’t you always worried this would cause an accident? Photo: Allan Foster It’s probably your biggest fear when you’re driving. Not wild deer running into the road, not rogue semis…
History of the Chevrolet Equinox
Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Equinox was created by GM to capitalize on America’s obsession with crossover SUVs and, despite arriving at a time of economic turmoil in the automotive industry,…
Subaru Outback History
Subaru Outback History The Subaru Outback was first introduced in 1995 as a crossover option for the rugged brand and was considered the first of its type. It quickly became…
3 Car-Themed Gifts for Nurses
Photo: COD Newsroom Since it’s National Nurses Week, why not take a moment to express gratitude to a nursing professional you know? Maybe it’s a sister, aunt, boyfriend, cousin, or…
Mario Kart 8 Archives
If you plan on venturing to a Target store sometime over the… The title of “World’s Greatest Dad” is a hotly contested honor. There… Mario Kart has been an enormously…
5 Classic Nameplates That Buick Could Use for Its New Vehicles
Might these classic Buick nameplates be key to the brand’s future? Photo: autoevolution (Twitter) The Buick brand is currently undergoing some major changes. GM is consolidating the Buick lineup, while…
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Mario is no hero, he's a menace… Over the years, the Mario Kart series of racing games have appeared… The Mario Kart series of racing games is considered to be…
