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Audi Emphasizes the “Tron” in the E-Tron with a VR Game
Photo: Audi Audi’s new VR experience really puts the “Tron” in the Audi e-tron. In Spain, the German automaker recently debuted an interactive, team-oriented VR game to immerse its guests…
Experts Recommend Charging Your Electric Car at Off-Peak Times
While investing in an electric vehicle is a sure-fire way to help benefit the environment, there’s definitely a few practical things you can do to amplify the eco-friendly impact your vehicle…
Car-Sploitation Movie Spotlight: ‘Firebird 2015 A.D.’ (1981)
This movie may have missed the mark on its 2015 vehicle-related predictions… Photo: Juhu via CC In the arena of exploitation cinema, there is no genre that hasn’t been tapped.…
How to Remove Road Salt Stains from Your Car’s Carpet & Floor Mats
Photo: The News Wheel As winter arrives and salt trucks start making their rounds through your neighborhood, you’ll have to deal with road salt on the ground. It’s nearly impossible…
‘Automan’: The 80s Superhero You’ve Never Heard Of
A superhero. His glowy car. And lots of glowy special effects. But we promise, its not Tron… Photo: Pixabay via CC The 1980s were truly a golden age of entertaining…
The Newly Revealed Infiniti QX55 is Coming to Canada
Photo: Infiniti Recently, Infiniti revealed the new QX55 during an online streaming concert with modern-day Soul legend Aloe Blacc. Here’s a closer look at the brand’s latest crossover — and…
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Will Premiere on Amazon Live
Mitsubishi and Amazon announce 2022 Outlander debut Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The Mitsubishi Outlander is the final model to be redesigned for the latest Mitsubishi lineup. Making its global debut on…
2 FCA Models Rank in KBB's List of 10 Coolest Cars for 2021
2021 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shaker Widebody Photo: FCA Thrilling performance and adventure-ready DNA are just two reasons why the 2021 Dodge Challenger and 2021 Jeep Wrangler, respectively, made…
Buick is Part of the Star Wars Universe
Star Wars! Photo: Greg Gjerdingen via Flikr Today, the world woke up to a brand-new Star Wars movie to love, hate, or yell about on the internet. So, in celebration of the…
Porsche Presents Its Star Wars Ship Design
Photo: Porsche In October, I reported the upcoming Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker film would feature a new starship designed by Porsche. At the time, I thought we would…
Dayton Body Shop Brings the Caped Crusader to the Community with a Batmobile
The sound of an engine echoes through the streets. Like thunder, the engine’s roar serves as a forerunner to the sight that soon appears. Whipping around the corner like a…
Will Bumper Stickers Ruin Your Car's Paint?
Bumper stickers are all the rage these days. Whether it’s to show off your political viewpoints, your family tree, or just to celebrate some of the things you love, bumper…
New Bond Film Reportedly Crashed $37 Million Worth of Supercars
The Aston Martin DB10 that James Bond will be seen driving in the new film Spectre For the new James Bond film Spectre, Aston Martin built only 10 DB10 sport…
Japanese Drivers Apparently Flash Their Hazard Lights To Say Thank You
When driving, it becomes really difficult for people to directly communicate with one another – in fact, a lot of the rules of the road are meant to circumvent the…
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Earns CarBuzz Family Fun Award
The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle Photo: FCA The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica recently won the 2020 CarBuzz Family Fun award. According to the automotive industry website, the new Pacifica provides the…
New Electric Porsche Taycan Sets Nürburgring Record
Photo: Porsche Well, that didn’t take long. The new Porsche Taycan, which is not yet officially available at dealerships, has already had a go at the Nürburgring Nordschleife and set…
Next Porsche 911 GT3 to Stay Naturally Aspirated After All
Contrary to previous reports, the next Porsche 911 GT3 has been confirmed by an executive that it would stick to its naturally-aspirated roots and forgo a turbochargers, a continue to…
Porsche 911 GT2 RS MR Sets New Road-Legal Nürburgring Record
“Anything you can do, I can do better.” So goes the song, and so go Porsche and Lamborghini, who are apparently not done using the Nürburgring-Nordschleife circuit as their own…
Today in Automotive History: 1934 NY Taxi Riots
The Big Apple in all its Depression-era glory Photo: Richard via CC It’s hard not to think of taxis when thinking about New York City. The yellow cabs are practically…
Ford Ramps Up Ranger Production at Silverton Assembly Plant
Photo: Ford Motor Company In response to the early success of the new Ranger and first-ever Ranger Raptor, Ford has announced that it will add a third shift at the…
Specs Revealed for the 2021 Mazda3 Turbo Engine
Photo: Mazda It’s official — the beloved Mazda3 is about to get even better. Earlier this year, we reported that the Mazda 3 was rumored to be getting a turbo…
NYC Considers Cap on New Ride-Share Vehicle Licenses to Help Taxi Industry
Photo: Gratisography As ride-shares continue to surge in popularity, the public is starting to turn its attention to the struggling taxi industry. Ride-share services are wonderfully convenient. However, it’s a…
Honda F1 Chief Targets Title Victory in 2021
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen earned 11 podium finishes for Honda in 2020 Photo: Honda Honda will withdraw from Formula 1 after the upcoming 2021 season, but it doesn’t intend…
Chevy Tahoe Named to Autotrader’s Best New Cars for 2021
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Photo: Chevrolet If you are in the market for a 2021 model, you might want to take a closer look at the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. According to…
How to Choose a First Car for your Teen
How do you decide which car is best for your new driver? Ask any teenage close to the legal driving age how many days they have until they can finally…
Covers That Obscure License Plates Are Against the Law
If you’ve ever been behind a car with a license plate that’s obscured by a tinted cover, you’ve probably wondered, 1) Why is this necessary? And 2) Is this even…
2020 INFINITI QX60 Overview
Photo: INFINITI This upscale three-row SUV doesn’t sacrifice luxury and good looks for practical features. Here’s a look at what the 2020 INFINITI QX60 can offer your lifestyle. Which INFINITI…
How to Preserve Your Vehicle's Fuel Efficiency in Winter
To combat the stress of cold temperatures, your car has to work harder by demanding more power for its systems, which drains fuel from the tank at a quicker rate.…
Things to Remember When Driving in Canada
A road trip through Canada will reveal the country’s majestic, natural beauty. From prairies and lakeshores to mountains, the vistas in Canada will be varied yet equally stunning on your…
Survey: Road Trips Are Happy Moments for Americans
Summer road trip Photo: Avinash Patel via Pexels 2020 has thrown all of us a loop, but road trips managed to provide Americans with their happiest moments this summer. Developed…
Genesis Dominates 2021 autoTRADER.ca Awards
The Genesis G70 and Genesis G90 Photo: James Lipman for Genesis The Genesis brand was a force to reckon with in the 2021 autoTRADER.ca Awards, taking home honors for its…
GM Makes New Workplace Safety Technology Publicly Available
The latest GM innovations for workplace safety Photo: General Motors To protect its employees during the coronavirus pandemic, General Motors has developed new workplace safety technology. Better yet, the automaker…
Elon Musk and Johnny Depp Pulled Over for Speeding in a Model S
“We were somewhere around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the adrenaline began to take hold. I remember saying something like “I feel a bit lightheaded; maybe you…
Ford Debuting ‘Never-Before-Seen Bronco’ at 2021 King of the Hammers
One of three custom Bronco race trucks running in the 2021 King of the Hammers Photo: Ford With initial reservations well into the six-figure range, it’s fair to say that…
What Are the Benefits of Synthetic Oil?
Oil changes are a key component of routine car care If you’ve ever browsed for engine oil at your local repair shop, you may have noticed those expensive containers of…
Car-Ban-Apalooza Comes to Mexico City as Ozone Levels Reach 14-Year High
Thanks to unusual weather patterns, it seems that air pollution has come to a head in the past year, with people finally getting fed up with factories and vehicles belching…
Recent Debuts Fulfill Nissan Canada’s Promise of New Models
Photo: Nissan The Nissan NEXT plan aimed to deliver 10 all-new models to the Canadian market over a span of 20 months. While that sounds like quite a tall order,…
Denmark to Destroy Danish Air Supply and EV Market
While the world recoils at Volkswagen’s cheating, dirty diesel cars, Denmark has fallen off the green vehicle bandwagon. Hard. Previously, Denmark had striven to make electric vehicles more attractive to…
Chinese Air Pollution Critical: How Will the World’s Biggest Car Market Deal With Its Smog?
Image: Lei Han China is in a bad way, you guys. We have talked for a long time about how bad the Chinese air pollution, especially that in Beijing, has…
China Considers Picking Up California-Style Electric Vehicle Rules
If you know much about how electric cars, you know that, no matter who makes the EV, it will go on sale first in California (or possibly almost exclusively, in…
20 Best Car-Themed Baby Names for Gearhead Parents
“I still can’t believe you let Dad name me “Hemi.” Being a parent–and giving birth to a child–is an incalculable amount of work. So it’s your prerogative to give your child…
Portuguese Grand Prix Returns to 2021 F1 Season
Nigel Mansell heading to his last career F1 win at the 1990 Portuguese Grand Prix Photo: United Autosports via CC Formula 1 has agreed to bring back the Portuguese Grand…
Globe and Mail Says Corsair Ain’t Your Daddy’s Lincoln
The 2020 Lincoln Corsair is helping the brand shed its image of making cars for old folks Photo: Lincoln Motor Company The new 2020 Lincoln Corsair has arrived in Canada,…
Won Kyu Kang Named Head of Kia Design Innovation Group
Won Kyu Kang previously worked for BMW before Kia Photo: Kia Around this time last year, Kia named Karim Habib the Senior Vice President and Head of Kia’s Design Center.…
What Type of Oil Does My Car Need?
Photo: RobinHiggins Step inside any auto parts store and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of engine oil varieties. From deciphering the numbers on the label to understanding…
Switch to High-Mileage Synthetic Oil to Maintain Older Engines
Photo: The News Wheel If your car has some miles on it — we’re talking in the six figures — you’ve most likely been diligent about regular oil changes. If…
Warming Up Your Car Before Work is Illegal in Ohio
Photo: Pexels With the next polar vortex making its way through the state of Ohio, our entire staff at The News Wheel has been complaining about the freezing morning temperatures…
How Ford Camouflages Its New Vehicles
Ford, like most other automakers, has a particular affinity for testing its mules and prototypes on public roads around the country. In order to do so, these naturally conspicuous vehicles…
Debunked: 7 Outdated Car Myths You Shouldn't Believe
In the past decade, the automotive industry has made huge leaps forward in technology and design. Now that you’re driving in the 21st century, it’s time to update your understanding…
2020 Lincoln Corsair Arrives in the Middle East
Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Motor Company continues to grow its presence in the Middle East with the addition of the Corsair, which officially launched in March. Following the introduction of the…
