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Volkswagen Showcases a Collection of Exciting Concepts at SOWO
VW brought seven innovative concepts to Georgia Photo: Volkswagen Every year, automotive enthusiasts gather in Savannah, Georgia, to see exciting new vehicles from a variety of European automakers. For 2019,…
2021 BMW X7 Dark Shadow Edition Already Sold Out in America
2021 BMW X7 Dark Shadow Edition Photo: BMW The trend of blacking out a vehicle isn’t new, but its popularity seems to be increasing as of late, and I’m totally…
2021 Model-Year Jeep Owners Gain Access to onX Offroad App
A Jeep showing off the onX Offroad logo Photo: Lance Hanson/Jeep brand Jeep is collaborating with onX Offroad to provide drivers with six months of Elite access to the onX…
VW Adds Arteon Big Sur Concept to 2021 Enthusiast Fleet
Photo: Volkswagen Each year, Volkswagen customizes vehicles in its lineup with special parts and uber-appealing exterior colors to showcase how much you can match your VW with your personal style.…
Safety Tips for Driving Through and Avoiding Floodwater
Summer can trigger extreme damp or drought conditions. If you happen to live in the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S., you’ve likely experienced some flash floods this past week.…
How to Handle a Breakdown on a Shoulder-Free Road
Car breakdowns never happen under ideal circumstances. Nope, they happen when you’re already running late to work or while trapped in heavy traffic or when you’re a lone wolf in…
How to Protect Your Car During a Monsoon
How to protect your car during monsoons and tropical storms Photo: Devon Christopher Adams via CC Natural disasters can wreak havoc on your vehicle, causing major damage to the body…
13 Phobias That Involve Cars, Driving, & Being on the Road
For the majority of people in the world, driving around town is a basic part of daily life. Unfortunately for some people, vehicular transportation can be a terrifying experience to…
Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant Kicks Off Transit Van Production
Joe Hinrichs, Ford president of The Americas (right), and Governor Jay Nixon of Missouri at Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant, celebrate the start of production of the all-new 2015 Ford…
Kansas City Assembly Plant Builds 1 Millionth Transit Van
Kansas City Assembly Plant employees celebrate the 1 millionth Ford Transit Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company’s Kansas City Assembly Plant celebrated a monumental milestone this week with the production of…
[Photos] 2019 Harley-Davidson F-150 Goes Whole Hog
The 2019 Harley-Davidson F-150 in Leadfoot , White Platinum, and Agate Black Photo: Harley-Davidson Motor Company/Tuscany Motor Company Love trucks? Love motorcycles? Love America? Then you’re probably gonna love the…
How To Drive Safely With Hearing Loss
Here are some ways to boost roadside safety if you live with hearing impairment Driving with hearing loss has its unique challenges. Here are a handful of strategies to help…
5 Heavy Haulage Tips for New Truck Drivers
Most people have a pretty stereotypical image of the average “truck driver.” They likely picture an older guy with a rough and rugged demeanor who eats on the go and…
Book Review: Loeser Captures Legendary Car's Spirit in Vivid 'Art of the Mustang'
Automobiles that are a cut above the rest don’t just reach fame because of their inner workings. While the technical aspects are part of their rise to fame, you can’t…
Pipeline Cyberattack Leads to Highest Gas Prices Since 2014
Photo: The News Wheel A recent cyberattack caused the Colonial Pipeline, the largest fuel pipeline in the U.S., to shut down for six days. Although the pipeline system is now…
7 Fun Apps to Download Before Embarking on Your Summer Road Trip
Photo:Avinash Patel As helpful as navigation apps are when you’re driving to new destinations, they aren’t the only ones worth downloading to your smartphone. Here are seven apps to take the…
[DETAILS] Kia Offering Pre-Orders for “First Edition” EV6
2022 Kia EV6 GT Photo: Kia Update (6/7/2021): Due to technical difficulties, the EV6 First Edition pre-order website was closed on June 3. The site is expected to re-open on…
GM Invests in Startup Recreating the Head-up Display
The head-up display in the GMC Sierra Denali Photo: General Motors Envisics is a startup that’s working on re-creating head-up display and adding augmented reality to the system. GM Ventures…
The State of EV Incentives in the Pacific Northwest
Potential electric-vehicle buyers in the Pacific Northwest might soon have more initiative to purchase an EV. Besides the federal income tax credit worth up to $7,500 for certain EV models,…
CDC Urges Americans to Use Private Vehicles Instead of Public Transit
The CDC’s recommendation that commuters use private cars might help boost auto sales and new vehicle leases the rest of this year and into 2021 In light of the pandemic,…
Where Do I Find My Car's VIN Number?
Photo: The News Wheel Every car, truck, SUV, and other type of vehicle has its own one-of-a-kind code that distinguishes it from every other one that’s been created — even…
“Nomadland” and the Upsetting Reality it Represents
Photo: Adavyd via CC Sometimes it’s easier to walk through life ignoring the challenges faced by others because you’re overwhelmed with your own. But, just because we don’t see or…
Ford Joins Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance
Ford is the first automaker to join IRMA Photo: Ford Ford this week became the first automaker in the United States to sign on with the Initiative for Responsible Mining…
Tips for Recycling Motor Oil
Photo: The News Wheel Automotive waste is a serious blight on the environment. But one component — motor oil — can be recycled, offering an eco-friendly approach to an essential…
4 Apps to Educate Your Kids on Road Trips
Keeping your kids happy on a road trip requires a lot of creativity, gear, and patience. Along with the games, snacks, and surprises you pack, be sure to check out…
Toyota Acquires Lyft’s Self-Driving Division for $550 Million
Photo: Toyota Toyota’s new tech-focused subsidiary, Woven Planet Group, is acquiring Lyft’s self-driving car division — named “Level 5” after the stages of car autonomy — for $550 million in…
Ford Looks at Customers’ Favorite Mustang Mach-E Colors
Rapid Red has proven a popular color choice for the Mustang Mach-E Photo: Ford Motor Company Reservations for the 2021 Mustang Mach-E are well underway, and Ford is taking a…
Ford Gives Us the Manual Bronco Sasquatch We Deserve
You asked, Ford delivers, and now the Sasquatch gets a manual Photo: Ford One of the questions folks have asked most about the 2021 Ford Bronco since its reveal is…
Iowa Department of Transportation Uses Snow Plow to Remove Mayflies from Local Bridge
If they weren’t on summer vacation, the local kids would probably receive a mayfly day. Or at least a mayfly two hour delay. Photo: Ohio Sea Grant It’s Mayfly-Mania 2:…
Six Letters in Flower Serve as Car Maintenance Reminder
Before you leave for a big trip, you’ll likely put “schedule maintenance check” on your to-do list. After all, you don’t want your plans to be derailed by a stalled…
Maserati F Tributo Celebrates Brand’s Racing Heritage
Photo: Maserati Maserati unveiled a new lineup of F Tributo Special Edition models at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show that celebrate the brand’s racing heritage as well as one of…
Maserati MC20 Unexpectedly Heads to the Ski Slopes
Photo: Maserati The long-awaited Maserati MC20 has only recently been revealed, and U.S. deliveries won’t begin until about a year from now, but that hasn’t stopped the Italian automaker from…
Fewer New Cars Are Offering A Manual Transmission
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV interior Photo: Mitsubishi Motors If you want to feel in control behind the wheel, it’s worth pairing your engine with a manual transmission and shifting gears…
2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock Overview
The 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock Photo: FCA The new 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock is arriving at dealerships later this year. As both the quickest and most…
Lincoln and goop Team Up for Some Reason
From left to right: Susan Lampinen, Dr. Will Cole, Seamus Mullen and Elise Loehnen Photo: Lincoln Motor Company Ever heard of goop? Not the substance that’s kind of like what…
Impressive Jeep Wrangler Hellcat 6×6 up for Auction
2016 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Hard Rock Edition Photo: Jeep A Hellcat-powered Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 6×6 is a beast of a vehicle, and it could soon be yours. Appropriately nicknamed the…
Dixon and Honda Dominate IndyCar Return
Photo: Honda On Sunday, June 7, the first IndyCar race since the COVID-19 quarantine took place at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. AddedScott Dixon and Honda wasted no…
Elon Musk Considering Opening Up Electric Car Patents
Elon Musk: genius, philanthropist, fond of smoldering for the camera Imagine for a moment that there’s a pastry chef whose cupcakes are incredibly delicious—if not particularly pricey—who sells his product…
Designer John Elliot Gives Lexus UX Rad-Looking White Tires
Photo: Lexus Maybe you’re among the masses who wonders from time to time why tires are only offered in black? Why can we not have tires in fresh colors like…
2016 Australian Grand Prix Recap: Mercedes Under Threat
Sebastian Vettel charges ahead of Mercedes And we’re back! The 2016 Formula 1 World Championship is on and fortunately for us, there’s already a lot more action than in 2015:…
Drool-Worthy Scion iM Concept Set for Big Reveal at Los Angeles Auto Show
As the weather cools down, auto show season begins. We’ve already goggled at the vehicles displayed at SEMA and the Miami Auto Show, and now we’re preparing for the LA…
2016 Camaro SS Honored as One of Wards 10 Best Interiors
Wards editors complemented the quality of materials and striking design found in the Camaro SS’s cabin Photo: © General Motors Editors from WardsAuto spent February and March evaluating 47 vehicles with…
Early Review Raves About the 2020 Subaru Outback
Apparently a revolution approaches Photo: Subaru Subaru enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the newly redesigned 2020 editions of two fan-favorite models: the Outback and Legacy. If a…
2020 Blazer Simplifies Towing with an Exciting New Feature
Recently, we mentioned the 2020 Chevy Blazer’s cosmetic and mechanical details. The new Redline Package and an auto stop-start override function aren’t the only extra perks this model is getting,…
GMC June 2014 Sales Report: Best June Since 2006
The GMC June 2014 sales results are in, and it was another record-breaking month for the Professional Grade brand. The General Motors truck brand saw an 11 percent total increase…
2015 Ford Mustang GT Overview
The 2015 Ford Mustang GT is one of the most hotly-anticipated vehicles of the 21st century, and it has finally arrived. Not only has Ford delivered on its promise to…
6 Ways to Save When Leasing a Car
This article is sponsored by Intelligent Car Leasing. Photo: Unsplash Car leasing continues to increase in popularity in recent years, especially in most U.S. and U.K. markets. As more and…
Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for January 2019
Photo: MethodShop.com Welcome to Vehicular Viewing, a new feature from The News Wheel. Each month, I’ll round up notable car-centric movies and TV shows that are new to Netflix, Amazon,…
Toyota Is All about Speed at the SEMA Show
Photo: © Toyota Speed seemed to be the theme for Toyota at the annual 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Though the automaker showed off a number of interesting…
Chevy Extends 24/7 Roadside Assistance to Support Saudi Female Drivers
Photo: Mojack Jutally On June 24, the Saudi Arabian government will lift the ban on females driving cars. As a result, Chevy is extending its 24/7 roadside assistance program to…
