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Protect Your Steering Wheel with a Cover
2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 For a quick update or way to inexpensively personalize your car, consider a steering wheel cover. It protects your steering wheel from damage, offers you a…
Prioritize Your Driving Safety By Avoiding These 6 Habits
Although you cannot control the actions of other drivers, you are in complete control of what you do behind the wheel, how you drive, and how much attention you pay…
Pricing Starts at $48,045 for 2019 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison
A few months ago, we got the details on a brand-new off-road pickup from Chevrolet: the 2019 Colorado ZR2 Bison. Now, we’ve learned how much this brawny hunk of truck…
Pricing and Updates for 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
2022 Chevrolet Equinox RS Photo: Chevrolet The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox will boast a revised trim level lineup, adjusted pricing, and some updates to both its interior and exterior. Here’s a…
Pricing and Updates for 2022 Buick Encore
Photo: Buick For the 2022 model year, the Buick Encore will be getting a few tweaks to its features, pricing, and trim level lineup. Here’s a look at what’s changing.…
Practical Tips for Driving With Anxiety
Photo: Wokandapix via Pixabay License According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, “anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in…
Update: Porsche and LaFerrari Street Racers Lied About Diplomatic Immunity
It turns out the men who raced at dangerously high speeds through a Beverly Hills suburb–packed full of children–did not have diplomatic immunity, according to Jalopnik. The problem is police still…
Police Are Using Infrared Thermometers to Save Dogs from Hot Cars
We’ve said it a million times here at The News Wheel, but we’ll say it again: please do not leave your dogs in hot cars. Even if it’s only 70…
Pirelli's P Zero Sound Speaker Caters to Car-Loving Audiophiles
.@Pirelli’s new wind tunnel tire speaker is made in collaboration with IXOOST. https://t.co/tRs1otu2P2 pic.twitter.com/LG5VzxiPxi — Traction News (@Traction_News) July 26, 2018 If you’re in the market for an auto-inspired gadget…
Pierre Gasly’s Alonso Radio Joke Was to Credit Honda
Toro Rosso driver Pierre Gasly finished fourth at last weekend’s Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix, giving Honda its best-ever result as an engine manufacturer since it returned to the sport…
[PICTURES] Toyota Unveils Big TRDs at Chicago Auto Show
Photo: The News Wheel TRD is the name of the game for Toyota at this year’s Chicago Auto Show. For those who aren’t aware, TRD is the acronym for Toyota…
[Photos] The Ford GT Race Car Is as Great as We Imagined
At last, it is here We’ve had a basic understanding that Ford would be unveiling a new GT Le Mans racer for quite some time now, and the reveal of…
[PHOTOS] GMC Dealerships Start to Welcome All-New 2019 Sierra Denali
The eagerly awaited 2019 Sierra Denali is starting to show up at GMC dealerships around the country. This all-new premium pickup offers new powertrain and performance options, a new design,…
[Photos] Ford GT Earns Reader’s Choice Award for Best Dream Machine at the Detroit Auto Show
The new Ford GT was one of the most popular vehicles at the 2017 North American International Auto Show The new Ford GT supercar premiered two years ago at the 2015…
Ford Bronco Riptide is Ready for a Day at the Beach
Ford Bronco Riptide: RADICAL Photo: Ford Ford is indeed forging ahead with a Bronco Raptor for 2022, and it could also be launching a very interesting-sounding Everglades edition. But if…
The 2021 Ford Shelby F-250 Super Baja is Super Bananas
You can hear this picture (it sounds like a guitar squeal and an eagle cry) Photo: Shelby American It’s a good time to be a Ford fan if you’re interested…
[Photos] 2021 Ford Explorer Adds King Ranch Trim
Yo dawg, Ford heard you like King Ranch Photo: Ford Finally, Ford is extending the Texas-sized luxury of the popular King Ranch trim to the bestselling SUV in American history.…
Ford Debuts Two-Row 2021 Expedition XL STX
The stylish-as-all-get-out 2021 Ford Expedition XL STX Photo: Ford Nothing beats having more options, so Ford was like, yeah, sure, let’s just go ahead and roll out a two-row 2021…
[Photos] 2018 Buick Enclave Avenir Launches Luxury Sub-Brand in United States
Since Buick’s September announcement that it would be establishing an Avenir sub-brand “designed to grow with the needs of future luxury buyers,” there has been speculation as to which three…
[Photos] 2017 Honda Pilot Pricing Starts at $30,595
2017 Honda Pilot Elite Honda has announced that the 2017 Honda Pilot will become the latest vehicle in its lineup to receive Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality. Additional updates…
[Photos] 2017 Ford Explorer XLT Gets Sport Appearance Package
Ford has announced the addition of a new Sport Appearance Package for both the 2017 Explorer and 2017 Escape. With the Explorer being a particularly popular option among younger and…
Photographer Captures Ford and King Ranch Partnership
The Ford and King Ranch partnership goes all the way back to 1999, when Ford noticed that the ranch represented the same philosophies at Ford’s core: toughness, authenticity, integrity, and…
What is Personal Injury Protection Coverage?
Photo: W. Robert Howell via Creative Commons BY-SA 2.0 No matter how safely you navigate the roads, you can’t always depend on other drivers to be so cautious. Here at…
Pentastar Engine Production Reaches the 10-Million Mark
FCA has produced 10 million of these engines Photo: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles The award-winning Pentastar engine is used by a wide range of Fiat Chrysler vehicles, from the Dodge Challenger…
Pediatrician-Designed Safety App Reminds Parents to Check the Back Seat
Twins who died after being left in the back seat of a car spurred Dr. James Robertson, a pediatrician in Regina, to do something. In order to help safeguard the…
Path to Formula One: Young Driver Programs
Sebastian Vettel (2009), now a four-time world champion, was brought up through the Red Bull Junior Team Photo: nick@ Becoming a Formula One driver, even if you have successfully climbed…
Paint Scheme for Jimmie Johnson’s New Chevy Racecar Supports Youth Education
In his career, Chevrolet racecar driver Jimmie Johnson has won six championships and 77 races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, but it may be the work that he’s done…
Oxford to Implement a Zero-Emissions Zone
Photo: SJPrice Oxford is poised to introduce the world’s first zero-emissions zone. To this end, petroleum- and diesel-fueled vehicles will be prohibited in the city’s center. The goal is to…
Our First Look at Nissan’s Plans for the Future
Photo: Nissan Nissan has been through a lot of leadership changes recently and has faced the dual crisis of COVID-19 and global recession with the rest of its industry. Recently,…
Opel OnStar Racks Up Nine Million Interactions in 18 Months
Opel vehicles equipped with OnStar have now been on the roads for about 18 months, and in that time, Opel OnStar has racked up nine million interactions, half of which…
The OnStar Guardian App Has Increased Availability
The OnStar Guardian app Photo: General Motors The OnStar Guardian mobile app made its debut in June 2020. Since then, it has provided access to OnStar safety services, allowing you…
Older Drivers Distracted by In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems Says AAA
In-vehicle infotainment systems are designed for a more entertaining, connected, and responsive driving experience. But, with all their bells and whistles, in-vehicle infotainment systems can be a dangerous distraction for…
Old Road Rules Powered by Politeness, Fashion, and Safety
1937 Cadillac Series 60 Sedan Drivers today are well-schooled in the rules of the road. Whether or not they follow them, well, that’s a different story. Yet, back in the…
Old Crow Mustang GT Revealed Ahead of AirVenture Auction
The Old Crow Mustang GT heads to auction on July 25 Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford and Roush Performance ripped the cover off their one-of-one Old Crow Mustang GT, revealing…
Ohio Senator Proposes $3,500 Incentive for Consumers to Buy American-Made Autos
Photo: © General Motors If you’ve been keeping on top of the news headlines this summer, you’re likely familiar with the proposed tariffs on imported vehicles, which could cost the…
Ohio Girl Scouts Become Master Mechanics at Sinclair Community College
Photo: The News Wheel/Girl Scouts of Western Ohio One of the most persistent stereotypes about women is that we don’t know much about cars. This month, the Girl Scouts of…
Ohio BMV Rejected Approximately 400 Vanity Plates in Past 12 Months
Photo: Nick Youngson Catchy phrases, nicknames, sports allegiances, and jokes are often the focus of personalized or special license plates. But not every arrangement of numbers, letters or a combination…
Off-Road Experts Name Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2019 SUV of the Year
2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is starting off 2019 with a big win — 2019 SUV of the Year from the off-road experts at Four Wheeler magazine.…
Oakland County K-9 Dog “Blitz” Featured in Chevy Tahoe PPV Ad
Every dog has its day… and that day is today. August 26th is National Dog Day, so today people and their pets are out celebrating the holiday in a variety…
NYC Scrambling To Help Professional Drivers
Photo: Gratisography It seems as if driving is a very dangerous job in New York City. Not for the reasons it’s dangerous to drive anywhere else, like snow, traffic, and…
Use Amazon Alexa to Research and Shop for a Kia Niro
You can now ask Alexa about the Kia Niro…and get answers! Photo: Amazon.com Kia has made it easier than ever to shop for a Kia Niro by adding the “Niro…
North Texas Ford Dealers, Ford Fund Raise $440K for High Schoolers
Ford Motor Company Fund once again this year initiated a match program for every dollar invested by North Texas Ford dealers into creating Ford Driving Dreams scholarships for students throughout…
North America’s Longest Bridges
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Photo: Markuskun While some drivers view bridges as simply a way to get from one place to the next, many bridges are beloved for their architectural beauty…
'No Vegetarian Tendencies': West Virginia Town Hosts Roadkill Cooking Festival
As alternative fuel sources and environmental regulations rise, the formerly coal-mining areas of West Virginia have been emptying, with some areas living in poverty. One such area is the town…
No Boys Allowed: Female Drivers Rule New Milwaukee Ride Service
As the popularity of Uber and Lyft grows, more ride sharing apps and car services are popping up to serve customers who no longer want to own and maintain their…
No. 66, 67 Ford GTs Set for Spa Before Chasing Le Mans Glory
This week, the Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Ford GTs take to the track once again for the WEC 6 Hours of Spa. This race, which comes two weeks after their…
Nissan Wins Big at Annual Texas Truck Rodeo
Nissan came away with six awards at this year’s Texas Truck Rodeo Texas has found a brand-new love—and it looks like it’s the Nissan car brand. During the Texas Auto…
Nissan Titan Drives Away from Rodeo with Award
The 2018 Nissan Titan Midnight Edition has been deemed a winner by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). Awarded the “Full-size Truck of Texas” for two years running, the Nissan…
Nissan Teases Super Bowl Commercial “With Dad”
Nissan hasn’t had a Super Bowl commercial in almost twenty years, and this year they’re back with a 90 second spot that will honor the dads of America and feature…
Nissan Targets Cellphone Distraction with Victorian Era Invention
Nissan Great Britain is making use of a 200-year-old application to cure one of drivers’ modern day driving distractions Photo: Nissan Nissan Great Britain is making use of a 200-year-old…
