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Consider These 5 Products to Keep Your Kids Entertained in the Car with No Technology
As a kid in a military family during the 90s, I spent a lot of time in the back seat of the car, traveling from state to state. From 1993…
Americans Learn to Embrace Car Sharing Programs
Let’s face it. Cars are a necessary evil (although for some, of course, they are a great source of enjoyment). Many, however, deal with them only because, in the 21st…
Mazda Miata Memories
A beautiful, nostalgic sports car Photo: Jacob Frey 4A via Flikr The idea that nobody ever forgets their first car is a well-worn trope. In fairness, that’s for a pretty good reason. The first…
Mazda’s New Bio-Plastic Could Make Paint Obsolete
There’s all sorts of problems with paint. The process of producing it is generally terrible for the environment and paint itself isn’t very durable. It may not take a lot…
Rumor: 2022 Chevy Silverado to Get a MultiPro Tailgate Variant
The MultiPro Tailgate on the Sierra 1500 Photo: GMC Word on the street is that GM will soon offer some version of the GMC Sierra’s MultiPro Tailgate on the Chevy…
Can a New Chair Make Me Better At Racing Games?
Photo: pxfuel via DMCA Despite the fact that I take every available opportunity to write about video games on The News Wheel, I’ve focused very little on driving games. That’s…
Clear your Driveway and Make Money with a Junk Car Buyer
Photo: Liji Jinaraj If you have an old car in your driveway, it can be difficult to figure out what to do with it. It may not be something you…
Which Junk Yards Pay the Most for Junk Cars?
Are you convinced that most local junk yards are just out to scam you, offering you as little as possible for your junk car? Well, in many cases, you’d be…
Pierre Gasly Stays at AlphaTauri in 2021
Pierre Gasly celebrating his first F1 win at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix Photo: Honda Scuderia AlphaTauri has announced it will continue to employ Pierre Gasly’s driving services for the…
Middle East Gets Exclusive Silverado Regular Cab Models
Regular cab models of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss (left) and RST Photo: Chevrolet Outside the Middle East, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 lineup only offers the RST…
Essential Tools Every DIY Mechanic Needs
The average car owner spends around 2 percent of their annual income on repairs and maintenance. For most car owners, saving a few dollars on car repair is a priority.…
Defog Your Windshield With Household Items
Photo: Pexels Even when you’re not in a rush, foggy windows seem to take an eternity to de-fog. If you’re tired of the traditional way to defog your car windows…
New Type of Asphalt De-Ices Itself During Winter
A new type of asphalt de-ices itself during the winter, making road salt obsolete With winter weather comes winter road salt. While snow and ice itself are gorgeous to look…
Top 3 GM Models for Retirees
What better way to celebrate retirement than by purchasing a GM model? But with so many options, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. No worries — we’ve rounded up just a…
Lewis Hamilton Criticizes New Vietnamese Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton, the newly-crowned five-time Formula One World Champion, is catching flak on social media for comments he made regarding the upcoming Vietnamese Grand Prix, which was recently announced as…
A Massachusetts Citation and a Reminder to Clear Your Windshield This Winter
First snowfall in Massachusetts, courtesy of Winter Storm Benji. Photo: Michigan Dashcam Winter Storm Benji coated quite a few states with snow this weekend, from Florida to Maine. Massachusetts was one of…
2021 Chevy Suburban and Tahoe to Receive Z71 Trim Level
Photo: Chevrolet If you’re a Chevy enthusiast, you’re familiar with the impressive hardware you get with the Z71 off-road package, which currently includes improved shocks, some sturdy skid plates, and…
New Rental Car Security Feature: Snakes!
While uncommon, snakes make great rental car security features Photo:WMTW-TV, courtesy of the Kennebunk Police Department The next time you think about hijacking a rental car and going for a…
Toyota Agrees to Develop Class 8 Fuel Cell Electric Truck
Photo: Toyota Toyota and Hino Trucks have agreed to jointly develop a Class 8 fuel cell electric truck for the North American market. With a minimum gross vehicle weight rating…
Stormtrooper Dodge Chargers Take Over New York City
Life-sized versions of the Stormtrooper-inspired Dodge Charger took to the streets of New York for Force Friday Photo: Mel Evans For many Star Wars fans, the Millennium Falcon would be…
GM's Halted YouTube Ads: Its Impact on Creators
Photo: General Motors and YouTube Earlier this year, GM made the executive decision to pause targeted advertising on YouTube “until Google [could] adhere to [GM’s] brand standards.” GM joined a longer…
Buick Achievers Program Offers $4.2 Million in Aid to STEM Students
The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program has announced that it will reward 1,100 students seeking careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with scholarships. This contribution will…
2021 Chevrolet Spark Has the Lowest Price in the US
The 2021 Chevrolet Spark Photo: Chevrolet The 2021 Chevrolet Spark has the lowest starting price of any 2021 model in the United States with an MSRP of $13,400. Here’s how…
Features to Include in Your Next Car
The rush of buying a new car can be overwhelming, and before you know it, you’ve said yes to every feature, system, and technology available on your soon-to-own model. And,…
Toyota Announces Extra $3 Billion Investment in US Manufacturing
Photo: Toyota In 2017, Toyota declared it would invest $10 billion over five years in United States manufacturing, but today has announced it will actually exceed that pledge by nearly…
George Miller Reaffirms He's Planning a Return Trip to the Wasteland
What a lovely day! Photo: Gerben van Heijningen via Flikr George Miller, the visionary creator of the Mad Max franchise, offered reassurance to long-waiting fans in a recent interview with IndieWire. There have been…
Pricing Set for Nissan 2020 GT-R Models
2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO Photo: Nissan Nissan has set the U.S. sticker price for four 2020 Nissan GT-R models. The powerful lineup for 2020 includes the GT-R NISMO, GT-R Track…
Malibu Becomes First Chevy Offered in the Middle East with Turbo Option
The 2017 Chevy Malibu is now on sale in Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, making it the first Chevrolet with an available turbocharged…
The VW ID.4 is a 2021 World Car of the Year Finalist
Could the 2021 ID.4 become the next World Car of the Year? Photo: Volkswagen Every year, the WCOTY — or World Car of the Year award — seeks to honor…
Ford Unveils New Kuga SUV in Barcelona
The new Ford Kuga Ford has revealed the new Ford Kuga, the latest offering in its all-out effort to claim as much of the ever-expanding SUV market as possible. The…
New Yorkers Take on Snowpocalypse in Best Way Possible
While the East Coast was hunkering down during the Snowpocalypse earlier this week, many people were taking advantage of the snow in the best ways possible. Social media practically blew…
Volkswagen Awarded 2014 WEC Gold Medal for Sustainable Development
Green vehicles like the 2014 VW Jetta Hybrid helped Volkswagen win the 2014 WEB Gold Medal for Sustainable Development The Volkswagen Group will be awarded the World Environment Center’s (WEC)…
Dearborn Truck Plant: A Decade of Sustainability – TNW
The living roof at the Dearborn Truck Plant is the largest in the United States A decade ago today, Ford broke ground on its Dearborn Truck Plant, which has gone…
Can I Recycle My Car?
Landfills across the country — and across the world — are piling up. The United States is the largest trash-producing country in the world with each person generating up to…
GM Recognized by Dow Jones Indices for Sustainability Efforts
A solar array at GM’s assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky General Motors has once again been ranked on two Dow Jones sustainability indices — one for North America and…
2021 Genesis G90 Adds New Tech, Limited Stardust Edition
The 2021 Genesis G90 Stardust edition Photo: Genesis Following a complete redesign for the 2020 model year, the 2021 Genesis G90 is offering up more standard technologies and a unique…
August Sales Fall, but Genesis Sees Reasons for Optimism
The Genesis G90 Photo: Genesis Sales were down again for Genesis in August, but it appears that better news could be on the horizon for the premium auto brand. Distinguished…
Tips for Sanitizing Your Child’s Car Seat from Coronavirus
With the entire world dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, you are probably cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing as you’ve never done before, especially if you’re a parent. Every surface in your…
Your Complete Guide to Financing a New Car
Photo: Max Pixel Did you know that from 2007 to 2019, car prices have surged a staggering 29 percent? And in August 2019, the average price of new vehicles went up…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Savannah, Georgia
Despite being the oldest city in Georgia, Savannah teems with energy and youth. Its cobblestone streets, beautiful architecture, and pedestrian-friendly layout make it a pleasure to explore, while its numerous…
Green Car Journal Names Honda HR-V a Finalist for 2016 Green SUV of the Year
The 2016 Honda HR-V Green Car Journal has named the 2016 Honda HR-V crossover a finalist for the publication’s 2016 Green SUV of the Year award. Though it’s not a…
Kia Electric Bikes. Yep. Kia is Now Making Electric Bikes.
Kia is getting back to its roots and has revealed its plan to manufacture bikes. That’s right, bikes. Kia began in 1944 as a bicycle producer, and went so far…
New York Man Steals Traffic Officer’s Pen to Prevent Tickets
Man, it must stink to be a traffic officer. While you are working, nobody wants to see you, and when your work is done, you know that there is probably…
3 Best Car Battery Warmers
Photo: Pixabay With winter just around the bend, it’s a great time to prep your vehicle for colder temperatures and inclement weather. Inspecting your battery to make sure it has…
10 Things You Should Always Keep in Your Car
Emergencies can happen anywhere at anytime, so it’s important to always be prepared — and that’s especially true of travelling in the car. Here is a list of 10 of…
Ford Exec Confirms No Mustang Shelby GT500 for Europe
Photo: Ford Motor Company With the Ford Focus ST and RS both gone and the Fiesta ST on its way out after 2019, there’s reason enough for American performance enthusiasts to be…
Toyota’s Hydrogen-Powered Semi-Truck Makes 1,325 Lb-Ft of Torque
Photo: ©Toyota Toyota is back at it again with yet another electrified vehicle you wouldn’t commonly associate with the brand. After recently unveiling its hydrogen-powered fuel cell buses, and then…
2019 Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric Make Car and Driver 10Best Trucks and SUVs List
The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric The 2019 Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric reeled in another award earlier this month: Car and Driver’s Best Subcompact SUV. With that honor, the Kona…
Outlander PHEV Wins 2020 Family Green Car of the Year
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has earned the very first 2020 Family Green Car of the Year award. Green Car Journal gave the SUV…
Win a 2016 Hyundai Tucson SUV via Automaker's #ThisIsLoyalty Sweepstakes
Hyundai Motor America has returned to the college football scene this year with its annual promotional campaign. This year, its #ThisIsLoyalty program is going one step further–a new car giveaway.…
