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Here's Why You Don't Mess With Your Airbags
Image: Scott E A car’s airbag is an extremely important piece of safety equipment. It is standard in every mainstream car produced today, and has been for decades. That is…
Here's How You Can Mitigate Getting Hit By a Car
We reported last year about how pedestrian-car collisions have been sharply rising—the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that fatal pedestrian crashes in 2016 had jumped 9% over the previous…
White House to Hold Electric Vehicle Datathon
Tomorrow, in the waning days of the Obama Administration, the White House will be hosting one more push to promote electric vehicles with the Electric Vehicle Datathon, in collaboration with…
Dyson is Officially Making its Own Electric Car
Image: 陳 好酸 Back in March of last year, a government document from the UK was accidentally leaked to the public that pointed to Dyson—the same company that makes the…
Toyota Hybrid Sales Reach 9 Million Milestone
The best-selling hybrids in the word. It seems that every year, Toyota reaches a new milestone; in fact, it only took nine months for Toyota to reach this new one…
2018 Ford Expedition First to Be Offered with SlingPlayer
Ford revealed its 2018 Expedition last month at the Chicago Auto Show, announcing in the process that it would be available with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot that would allow up…
Toyota Hopes to Use a Flying Car to Light the 2020 Olympic Flame
Toyota is really invested in showing off Japanese technology for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. We already know of the fuel cell buses it will use during the games as well…
EPA Posts 2019 Cruze Efficiency Ratings, Including New CVT Model
We have known for some time that the Chevy Cruze was giving up its manual transmission and adding a new continuously variable transmission. However, there were a number of things…
Study: University Students More Likely to Drive Drunk, Distracted
According to the results of a new survey commissioned by the Ford Motor Company, students in Europe are considerably more likely to exhibit risky behaviors behind the wheel than drivers…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is an historic American city, called “The Queen City” after Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III. Charlotte offers southern charm and captivating history wrapped into a modern…
2016 Cadillac CTS Overview
2016 Cadillac CTS Photo: © General Motors The 2016 Cadillac CTS is a mid-size sedan with a starting MSRP of $45,560. The new Cadillac CTS comes with the choice of…
2017 Cadillac ATS-V Overview
People used to think of Cadillac as the producer of large and heavy sedans that oozed luxury and sophistication, but those cars were never considered that sporty to drive. However, that…
Where Does Your State Rank in Car Insurance Costs?
Driving without car insurance is a definite no-no, yet the cost of it can deter potential car buyers and sway current drivers to drive without. Plans vary from provider to…
Chevy Teams Up with the West Coast Camaro Car Club to Create a Camaro-Centric Commercial
Camaro fans meet up in Chevrolet’s latest commercial After multiple years of airing, Chevrolet’s “Real People, Not Actors” commercials have become rather famous (or infamous, based on who you ask). Despite…
Avoid Dooring Cyclists with Dutch Reach Technique
With spring in the air, more and more bicyclists are taking advantage of the warmer weather to log some miles on two wheels instead of four. Now, harmony between drivers…
Remote Control Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Arrives Just in Time for the Holidays
There isn’t a man, woman, or child on this earth that doesn’t wish they were an Oscar Mayer wiener, because then everyone would be in love with them. But until…
Chevrolet's Most Pressing Pet Tip: Don't Let Your Dog Drive
Chevrolet released an infographic this week offering tips for how to take successful trips with your pets in celebration of International Dog Day on Aug. 26 and International Cat Day,…
Here Are the Trim Levels for the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer
The eagerly anticipated 2019 Chevrolet Blazer is due to arrive at dealerships early in the new year, and details are finally starting to emerge about possible configurations for the all-new…
Hennessy Upgrades the Yukon Denali into a 650 HP Supercharged Rocket
The HPE650 GMC Yukon Denali can reach a quarter mile exit speed of up to 106 mph The 2016 GMC Yukon is a popular SUV option for families in need…
Head Back to School in the Award-Winning Nissan Versa Note
2017 Nissan Versa Note Photo: Nissan For three years running, the Nissan Versa Note has earned a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s (KBB) “10 Best Back-to-School Cars” list. According to…
Harry Mack Spits Bars on Test Drives in New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Commercial
Imagine heading into the dealership for a test drive and linking up with a salesman who seems like a fairly run-of-the-mill dude. He puts you in the driver’s seat of…
Hall Racing Enters Modified Chevy Colorado ZR2 into the Best in the Desert Racing Series
The Colorado can do it all, including racing evidently The Chevrolet Colorado can be used for numerous tasks, including hauling heavy loads, carrying gear, and going off-road. Most drivers wouldn’t…
Half of America's Automakers Agree to Make Auto Braking Standard
A large number of auto manufacturers have taken a giant step toward further increasing the safety of their fleets by agreeing to equip all of their new vehicles with automatic braking…
Self-Driving Cars Run Into Problems With Dark-Colored Cars
Think of the stereotypical “successful guy” car. Odds are, if you set aside the trope of the cherry red sports car, what you thought of was long, was low, and…
Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association's Best Family Car Title Awarded to 2019 Ram 1500
2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn Top Honors — “Best Family Car” — from the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association’s annual Family Car Challenge went to the all-new 2019 Ram 1500…
Government Pleads For Safe – Not Cool – Autonomous Cars
The race is on for automakers to engineer and release cars that can drive themselves. Tesla has its Autopilot, Nissan is rolling out cars in Japan that can navigate highways…
Got a Buick and OnStar? You Get Two Free Audiobooks
Photo: © General Motors Buick is offering up a special deal to bookworms who are also customers with active OnStar subscriptions and access to RemoteLink: two free audiobooks, courtesy of…
Google’s Self-Driving Cars Take More Precautions Around Children
Google’s self-driving car is more aware when it is around children Every adult knows how unpredictable children can be. One minute, a child can be as sweet as an angel—only…
Google Self-Driving Car Innocent In First Injury Accident
Lexus RX450h Google Car Image: Ben When you talk about self-driving cars, the concern is always that the vehicle won’t “see” another car’s sudden movements . Now, following one of…
Google Opens Up First Journalist Ride of Koala Cars, Hopes for Delivery in Next Four Years
On September 29th, Google finally reached a milestone in its automated car program: letting journalists ride around in the adorable “Koala Cars.” According to USA Today, the demo included a…
Google Makes Autonomous Car More Human
Good morning, Dave Image: TomoNews US via Youtube Google first designed its autonomous cars to drive following the exact rules of the road. However, after several human-error rear-endings and a…
Goofy Road Trip Movies: We’re the Millers Review
Best Road Trip Movies: We’re the Millers Review Warner Bros/YouTube For the last three years, I’ve had a friend who worked at a local drive-in, meaning that my buddies and…
Good Vibrations: New Technology Analyzes Vehicle Sounds to Inform Consumers of Maintenance Needs
Wouldn’t it be great if you could know exactly what items in your vehicle needed fixed without visiting your local car shop? MIT researchers have been finessing a new software…
Good Samaritans Can Now Save California Dogs
The staff of The News Wheel have been talking for years about the dangers of leaving pets alone in cars during the summer months (or really any time at all).…
Good Car Parents Protect Their Vehicular Babies from Sun Damage
Baking in the sun is not only harmful to humans; it can also wreak havoc on a car. According to YourMechanic.com writer Elan McAfee, cars left to sunbathe for long…
Go the Distance in Sylvester Stallone’s Custom 1968 Corvette
American muscle meets American muscle: Rocky star Sly Stallone in his custom Corvette When you picture Sylvester Stallone driving, you probably envision him behind the wheel of a long-haul semi…
GM's Offering New Nine-Speed in “High-Volume SUV” in China This Year
At the end of 2016, General Motors confirmed that its all-new Hydra-Matic 9T50 nine-speed automatic transmission would be debuting with the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu and subsequently offered with the 2017 Cruze…
GM's Next Big Cuts May Come From North American Cars
General Motors calls its decision to sell the Opel and Vauxhall brands to PSA Group an indicator of its plans to improve profits by getting smaller. According to Mary Barra,…
GM’s Indianapolis Stamping Plant to Become Concert Venue?
GM’s Indianapolis Stamping Plant fell into the hands of RACER Trust back in 2011, but the Michigan-based organization has now inked a deal with REI Investments, which hopes to turn…
GM’s Flint Investment Points to Aluminum Trucks and SUVs
2016 Chevrolet SIlverado Photo: © General Motors General Motors announced earlier this week that it will be spending $877 million to update and upgrade Flint Assembly Plant. And despite recently…
GM’s Driving Simulator Tests Super Cruise in Realistic Conditions
GM’s Driving Simulator – The Super Cruise GM’s driving simulator is helping developers study how drivers interact with Super Cruise, a semi-automated driving system which will ease the drivers workload…
GM's Arlington Assembly Produces 11-Millionth Vehicle in November
General Motors’ Arlington Assembly plant last month celebrated an unbelievable milestone with the production of its 11-millionth vehicle—a Summit White 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe RST. The performance-minded SUV is the latest…
GMC Yukon Denali Refreshed for 2018 Model Year
Today GMC announced upgrades that the brand is making to its 2018 Yukon Denali lineup, which goes on sale this fall, including styling and trim enhancements, as well as a…
GMC Unveils 2016 Sierra Denali Ultimate Prior to LA Auto Show Kickoff
Behold, the 2016 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate Photo: © General Motors It’s been understood that GMC’s Denali trim has been the pinnacle of luxury for some time, but with other mass…
GMC Sales Slip to Start 2018; Terrain, Canyon Deliver January Gains
GMC got off to a rocky start to 2018 in January with sales declining 11.4% overall at 33,058 vehicles delivered and 8.9% at retail with 27,799 vehicles delivered. GMC’s sales…
GM Vietnam Volunteers Reach Out to Help Students Affected by Flash Flooding
Around 50 General Motors Vietnam employees and Chevrolet dealership reps participated in a 400-kilometer goodwill journey from October 2 – 3, intended to support the students of two schools in the…
GM Tradmark Application Shows New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines to Be Called Hydrotec
GM Fuel Cell Car One green driving detail that has fallen somewhat into the background as the hype train chugs its wailing way into Chevy Bolt Station is that General…
GM to Integrate Engineering Teams for EV Push
GM is transferring 3,000 engineers to its Technical Center in Warren, Michigan Hoping to expedite its work on electric vehicles, General Motors is transferring around 3,000 engineers to the GM…
GM Supports Let Girls Learn for Giving Tuesday
©GM The days following Thanksgiving are all about consumers. From Black Friday, to Small Business Saturday, to Cyber Monday, America’s focus has been on buying for the upcoming holidays. In…
GM Student Corps Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary
The GM Student Corps, General Motors’ initiative to help young people in underserved school districts prepare for their future, is now celebrating its fifth and largest year of existence. Through…
