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Seven Automakers Create IONNA, New U.S. Charging Network
Photo: IONNA Last year, seven global automakers — BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis — announced the formation of a new joint venture that would add 30,000…
The Story of Disney's Lost World's Fair Attraction: Ford's Magic Skyway
The minds behind Disneyland and the Ford Motor Company joined forces during the 1964 World’s Fair to create an attraction unlike any other Photo: Anthony Conti For both Ford Motor…
Why “Supernatural’s” 1967 Impala SS is More Character Than Car
For eight (soon to be nine) seasons, the CW’s Supernatural has filled some of that aching void left by the absences of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel and become…
Do Black Cars Get Hotter? And Tricks to Cool Your Car Interior
Photo: Kelly via Pexels Because black colors absorb heat and white colors reflect it, common intuition says that black cars get hotter in the sun. But what does science have…
2017 Honda Ridgeline Named North American Truck of the Year in Detroit
It took a long time for Honda to retool its original Ridgeline—eleven years, in fact, between the first and second generation. But it was time well spent, as proven by…
Consumer Reports Ranking of Most Reliable Used Cars Is Exactly What You’d Expect
Photo: Toyota Using data from its annual auto surveys, Consumer Reports put out its first-ever ranking of the most reliable used cars, and the result is exactly what you’d expect:…
Quick Guide to Formula One Constructors
After writing my last Formula One article it occurred to me that to the uninitiated, the topic of Formula One teams and engine suppliers may be confusing. For instance, McLaren…
2017 Honda Ridgeline Only Pickup Truck to Achieve Top Safety Pick+ Rating
Honda continues to put the rest of the truck world to shame with its 2017 Ridgeline. Not only did the Ridgeline blow away the Silverado and F-150 in the old…
The Absurdity of the Monaco Grand Prix
Monte Carlo, Monaco, with the track partially prepared The Monaco Grand Prix is absurd. Every year, Formula 1 heads to this tiny principality near the south of France to race…
'Desert Bus' Almost Makes the AVGN Retire With its Badness
In the last episode of The Angry Video Game Nerd, the Nerd took a spin in what he eventually called “the worst game ever made,” Big Rigs: Over the Road…
Honda Dominates 2024 KBB Consumer Choice Awards
Photo: Honda Best Overall Brand, Most Trusted Brand, Best Value Brand, Best In-Vehicle Experience Brand, Best In-Vehicle Experience Brand, and Best Overall EV/Hybrid Brand. These are the awards Honda earned…
10 Fun Facts About Hyundai That You Never Knew
In the few decades it’s been in the American automotive market, Korean company Hyundai has established a solid presence. But, most people don’t know very much about this intriguing off-shore brand.…
Have You Heard of the Euclid Beach Rocket Cars?
This shiny Rocket Car was made from an old amusement park ride Up until 1969, you could visit the Euclid Beach Amusement Park and climb aboard its swinging space rocket…
To the Dadmobile: Why the Buick Roadmaster is Surging in Popularity
Photo: Alden Jewell Picture a summer road trip in the ’90s — the image isn’t complete without a wood-paneled station wagon, like the Buick Roadmaster. It was GM’s valiant attempt…
New Tacoma Trailhunter Trim Uses Tundra Hybrid Engine
Photo: Toyota With new competitors like the Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator, plus an increasingly broad range of extreme overlanding packages, the midsize pickup segment has been picking up steam…
Ford Plans First C-V2X Vehicles for China by 2021
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford has revealed its timeline for producing and deploying its first vehicles equipped with cellular vehicle-to-everything technology. Ford intends to launch C-V2X in China by 2021,…
Premium Fuel Recommended for Most New Cars
Photo: The News Wheel Common car advice says premium gasoline is only beneficial when recommended by the manufacturer. For vehicles that don’t recommend high-octane gas, the tiny boost in power…
Behind the Badge: Why Alfa Romeo's Logo Features a Snake Eating a Guy
There are boring automotive logos–like the completely uncreative Kia badge – and there are clever ones – like the many hidden messages in Toyota’s emblem. Then there are a couple…
Confused Max Verstappen Crowned Double F1 World Champion
Photo: Honda Max Verstappen won the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix and in the process scored his second consecutive Formula 1 World Championship title, joining legends the like of Jim Clark,…
How Jimmy Carter Nearly Ruined Back to the Future
“MALAISE FOREVER” It’s like the good people of Springfield said: Jimmy Carter truly is history’s greatest monster. Not because of his “malaise speech.” Not because of the “killer rabbit” incident.…
History of McDonald's Hot Wheels Happy Meal Toy Cars
McDonald’s Happy Meals Hot Wheels Toys from 1993 series release Photo: The News Wheel Countless children first became interested in automotive culture and mechanical engineering through toys. And for many…
Used and New Vehicle Prices Creeping Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels
Photo: Pixabay New and used vehicle prices are finally returning to their pre-pandemic levels, largely thanks to rising inventory. Immediately after the pandemic, a worldwide shortage of superconductor chips forced…
Uncommon Car Colors: 2024 Models Available in Green
Photo: All vehicle images above are attributed to their respective OEMs Are you looking for a new car, truck, or SUV in a unique color? Green exterior paint is a…
Mazda Patent Reveals a New Inline-6 Engine
Photo: Japan Patent Office Mazda is all about dynamic driving, so it’s no shock that the rising-star automaker is patenting plans for a new engine and transmission. Check Out These…
