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How to Safely Navigate Dangerous Driving Situations
With a few strategies, you can stay calm and safe in dangerous roadside situations Photo: stux via Pixabay Even the safest of drivers can find themselves in awkward, hazardous scenarios.…
Nissan Reveals MSRP for 2021 Kicks
2021 Nissan Kicks Photo: Nissan The Nissan Kicks has several updates for 2021, including changes in design and tech, making the popular crossover even more fun to drive. And, now…
Infographic: Batmobiles Through the Years
With the upcoming release of The Lego Batman Movie, we thought we’d take a look at some infamous Batmobiles that have made appearances in television and film throughout the years.…
Killer Car Movies: “The Car: Road to Revenge” (2019)
Imagine this, but killing people in a cyberpunk city of the future Photo: Pixabay via CC This Halloween, the usual scary movie monsters are taking a back seat to a…
Why You Should let a Professional Fix Your Car Body Damage
When you’re involved in a car accident, you may consider repairing the damage yourself to save money. But trying to repair a car by yourself can turn out to be…
4 More Car Maintenance Myths
Recently, we debunked some car-care myths about car washes, premium gas, and using the AC system. Here are a few more myths and their rebuttals so you can successfully navigate…
Lincoln SUVs Score Best Retail Sales Start in 20 Years
The Lincoln Corsair got off to a fast start at retail Photo: Lincoln Lincoln Motor Company kicked off 2021 on a high note by hitting a two-decade high with retail…
An Average, Terrified New Yorker Reviews the Ecto-1
(Read in your best New Yorker accent) This past Friday, a slithering two ton beast that seemed to be neither totally flora nor fauna suddenly appeared on the court at…
Ford Fund Awards $25,000 to STEAM-Focused Non-Profits on NBC's GIVE
Ford Fund President Jim Vella appeared on NBC’s Emmy-nominated reality show GIVE this past Saturday to award $25,000 to two non-profit organizations focused on providing STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts,…
4 Reasons to Retire in an RV
Photo: Blake Wisz | Unsplash There are lots of reasons to own a recreational vehicle, and even better ones to retire in one. When the road to retirement ends, start…
Longest-Lasting Hybrid Cars Are Made by Toyota
Photo: Toyota It’s common sense that Toyota would make the longest-lasting hybrid cars. After all, its overall vehicle reliability is famously good, and if any brand is most associated with…
What’s New for the 2021 Cadillac Lineup?
The All-New 2021 Cadillac Escalade Photo: Cadillac The 2021 Cadillac lineup delivers an all-new Escalade as well as subtle updates on the brand’s other vehicles. Here’s what you can expect…
KMA, KMMG CEO Byung Mo Ahn Named Vice Chairman of Kia
Byung Mo Ahn This week, Kia Motors Corporation announced that longtime company man Byung Mo Ahn will assume the role of Vice Chairman, effective immediately. As group vice chairman and…
Ford Donating 10 Million Masks Through Project Apollo
Ford is donating 10 million masks to at-risk communities Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company is committing to donating 10 million masks to at-risk communities across the United States. The effort,…
Solid Rubber to Steel Bands: A Brief History of Tires
Modern tires have come a long way, and certainly didn’t start like they are today. No, the story of the modern tire began around 150 years ago (in Scotland, of…
Nissan Testing the e-NV200 in Portland, Mulling U.S. Release
Earlier, we mused that Nissan might want to consider bringing the electric version of the Taxi of Tomorrow to New York within the next five years to satiate the needs…
Cadillac Finally Reveals the Monthly Cost of Super Cruise
2021 Cadillac Escalade Super Cruise Technology Photo: Cadillac If you’ve been sitting on the edge of your seat waiting to hear how much Super Cruise will cost you, the wait…
Ford Ranger Raptor Confirmed for 2018 Launch (in Asia Pacific, At Least)
Ford this week confirmed what many had long suspected by announcing that there will indeed be a Ford Ranger Raptor with a one-minute teaser video. It was even so kind…
2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Southwest Edition Debuts
2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Southwest Edition Photo: FCA Truck fans in Texas and neighboring states have a new luxury trim from Ram Trucks to appreciate. The 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie…
GMC Hummer EV: What We Know So Far
Photo: General Motors After months of teasing, GMC recently announced that its new Hummer EV truck will be officially unveiled this fall. As we wait for more details, here’s a…
2017 Hyundai Sonata Overview
The 2017 Hyundai Sonata is a front wheel-drive sedan that can hold up to five people in its spacious cabin. Due to its affordable price tag, the Hyundai Sonata is…
Larry ten Voorde Wins Porsche Supercup Virtual Edition
Photo: Porsche Larry ten Voorde, the 23-year-old Dutch racing driver, has been crowned the victor of the Porsche Supercup Virtual Edition, the short substitute series for the usual Supercup season.…
Ford Launches SYNC 3 for Brazil in 2017 Focus
Ford announced last month at a press conference in São Paulo that its SYNC 3 connectivity system would at last be available for customers in Brazil. The latest generation of Ford’s…
A Refresher Course in Child Passenger Safety
Car seats have a consistent track record for keeping young passengers safe. Photo: Pixnio September 17th-23rd is National Child Passenger Safety Week. Whether you have children of your own to…
Couple Spends Years Restoring a Buick, Wins Award
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen via CC The world is full of niche fandoms populated by immensely passionate people who spend countless hours obsessing over their respective passions. The automotive world is…
Ford Confirms New F-150 Raptor is Coming
Ford says the new F-150 Raptor is coming despite no mention during the next-gen reveal Photo: Ford Noticeably absent from last week’s reveal of the all-new Ford F-150: any discussion…
Director of Ghostbusters Reboot Unveils New Ecto-1 Photo
The New Ecto-1 Ghostbusters car was announced today by director Paul Feig via Twitter The times, they are a’changing, and that means that in this topsy-turvy world of ours, we’ll…
Upholstery Options Beyond Leather and Fabric
Leather and fabric are probably the two most popular options for car seats, but they are not the only materials in town. If you are tired of scratchy fabric or…
Are Formula 1 Cars Too Complicated For Women?
I realize that I write about sexism a lot here at The News Wheel. The prejudice I experience in my field of work is much lower than what some other women…
Bad Driving in Video Games: Lap 2
Photo: Pxfuel via CC Earlier this year, I wrote a story about three games with absolutely horrendous driving segments. Among the three titles I highlighted was Ty the Tasmanian Tiger…
Toyota Invests in Robotic Kitchen Startup
Photo: Toyota Toyota AI Ventures has announced an investment in YPC Technologies, a startup based on Montreal that specializes in developing robotic kitchens. You might wonder what cars have to…
Build Your Dream 2021 GMC Yukon with the New Configurator
Photo: General Motors If you’re in the market for a spacious and luxurious SUV, you’ll get a kick out of the 2021 GMC Yukon configurator. While it currently lacks options…
Consider a Business Fleet To Compete with Amazon
Photo: Nissan In an effort to promote its fleet of vehicles for small businesses, the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi Alliance conducted a study of small- and medium-sized businesses to see if they’re ready…
Toyota Launching Mobility Pilot Project in Bangkok
The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) announced this week that it will be launching its first-ever pilot program in Bangkok, Thailand. The program will explore the future of personal mobility by…
Toyota Unveils 2016 Hilux Pickup
After weeks of speculation and leaked images, Toyota revealed the next generation of its Hilux pickup truck today in Bangkok, Thailand, and Sydney, Australia. The new Hilux is updated all…
AAA Links an Overreliance on Driver-Assist Tech With Distracted Driving
As useful as advanced safety systems are for increasing driver awareness, sometimes they can do just the opposite. In fact, a new AAA study indicates a connection between long-term use…
Rumor: Corvette Stingray Could Go Electric by 2023
Is the Stingray going electric? The rumor mill says yes! Photo: Chevrolet While Chevrolet is best known for its performance cars and sturdy trucks, it’s also made a name for…
Great Car Moments in Film: ‘The Invisible Man’ (1933)
Can you spot the invisible man in this photo? He’s there. Trust me… Photo: Bogdan Stepniak via CC It goes without saying that cars and movies go together like chocolate…
Mazda Donates $215,000 to Food Banks
Photo: mauri212 Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Mazda has been finding ways to pitch in. And with an estimated one-sixth of Americans at risk of facing hunger this year, Mazda…
Chevy Reveals Two New Concept Vehicles…in Thailand
While we were all busy watching Chevrolet reveal the Camaro ZL1 (and attempt to hide the convertible version from our own Patrick Grieve), Chevrolet had another reveal halfway around the…
Honda R&D Asia Opens New Proving Ground in Thailand
Today Honda R&D Asia Pacific (HRAP) held the opening for its Honda R&D Asia Pacific Prachinburi Proving Ground at Rojana Industrial Park, Prachinburi province. The new Honda R&D Asia Pacific…
What Does It Mean to Bleed Brakes?
Bleeding the brakes is important to keep this system in great shape When it comes to brake maintenance, you’re probably familiar with the importance of replacing the brake pads. You…
Mazda2 Wins Good Design Award & Becomes Thailand's First Diesel Car
Mazda is setting eco-friendly trends in its own way in the eastern hemisphere. Having just won the 2014 Good Design Award from Japan’s Institute of Design promotion (as the Mazda Demio), the…
Chevrolet Complete Care Rolled Out in Thailand
Today Chevrolet announced the launch of Chevrolet Complete Care in Thailand. The program is designed to provide assistance, repairs, and more during the complete lifetime of a customer’s Chevy vehicle.…
Mitsubishi Exports Four Million Vehicles From Thailand
Ceremony at Laem Chabang, Chonburi Province Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has now exported an astounding four million vehicles from Thailand. In celebration of this milestone, Mitsubishi Motors held…
Play INFINITI Fast Forward at the Canadian International Auto Show
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, INFINITI’s “Fast Forward” vintage arcade game pays tribute to the halcyon days of arcade gaming in the 1980’s. Photo: INFINITI At the Canadian International Auto…
Lexus Presents Freedom to Move at Design Miami
Photo: Infiniti Recently, we covered the collaboration between Lexus and designers Tosin Oshinowo and Chrissa Amuah — and now, we’re following up to see what they created. Their works were…
Toyota and MIT's DriveSeg Shows What AI Can See
Photo: Toyota Toyota and the Massachusetts Institute for Technology have released a new and freely accessible video dataset in the hopes it may help researchers better develop self-driving technology. Dubbed…
4 Reasons Your Car Door Isn’t Closing Correctly
Photo: The News Wheel In my house, the door to the bathroom won’t stay open. So, if I’m standing at the sink, it eventually hits me in the back —…
Kia Telluride and K5 Win 2021 Edmunds “Top Rated” Awards
K5 sales in November were higher than the Forte, Sportage, and Soul Photo: Kia The all-new Kia K5 seems to be on a similar path as the award-winning Telluride. After…
