The News Wheel editorial team
Behind the Badge: Where Did Dodge's Hellcat Name & Logo Come From?
Where does this fierce logo and name originate? If there’s one moniker that stirs excitement in gearheads, it’s Dodge’s Hellcat. These supercharged variants of Dodge’s most popular models make the…
Formula 1 Silly Season Continues to Deliver
As much as I like the on-track action, part of what makes Formula 1 so exciting are the high stakes and the sheer amount of talent, the latter of which…
Considering the Environmental Impact of Hyperloop Routes in the US
Earlier this year, the city of Columbus, Ohio, initiated a feasibility study to install a hyperloop route from Cleveland to Chicago. Ohio isn’t the only state taking strides toward this…
Is It Really Necessary to Wax My Car?
Photo: The News Wheel Be honest: Do you actually take the time to wax your car on a regular basis? Or do you just drive it through an automatic car…
Mustang of the Day: 1969 Mustang Boss 302
The word “boss” took on a new cultural connotation in the 1950s as rock ‘n roll took over the airwaves. If something was boss, it was considered the very best…
NASCAR Recap: Harvick Wins at Dover and Advances to Contender Round
Kevin Harvick showed what champions are made of by dominating the competition at Dover International Speedway Photo: Mike Kalasnik Defending Sprint Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick needed to win Sunday’s…
NASCAR Recap: Jimmie Johnson Wins 75th Career Sprint Cup Race
The No. 48 Chevrolet SS driven by Jimmie Johnson won Sunday’s race at Texas Photo:James Marvin Phelps Despite already being eliminated from title contention, 39-year-old Jimmie Johnson was able to…
Fiat Chrysler is Investing $1.05 Billion in Ohio, Illinois Plants to Build More Jeep
The production of the Jeep Wrangler will move to the Toledo plant thanks to a $1.05 billion investment from Fiat Chrysler Change is on the horizon for Fiat Chrysler and…
Jimmie Johnson Eliminated from 2015 NASCAR Playoffs
Jimmie Johnson will have to wait at least another year to add a possible seventh championship Photo: Dominic Aragon Dover International Speedway is one of Jimmie Johnson’s favorite stops on…
Review of SimplyFun's 'Drive: The Classic Automobile Collecting Game'
Tabletop gaming has become a massive market recently as tens of thousands of new titles are hitting the shelves each year. While many of these are highly-immersive strategy simulations that will…
Israeli Startup Wants to Use Phone Tracing to Keep Pedestrians Safe
Viziblezone is just one of the startups seeking to make self-driving cars safer for pedestrians Photo: Free-Photos via Pixabay Pedestrian protection is a key concern when it comes to driverless…
The Story of Canada’s First Electric Car
An 1896 photo of the Fetherstonhaugh electric car Photo: Wikimedia Commons Electric vehicles might be the future of transportation, but they’ve also been around for a very long time. In…
The History of Autobahn
The Autobahn has its roots in 1920s racing When you think of the German Autobahn, it’s likely you think of a lead foot’s dream complete with high speed, flashing lights,…
Latest Honda Civic Type R Reclaims Nürburgring Lap Record
Photo: Honda The Civic Type R has long been the king of Nürburgring lap records, having claimed and reclaimed the fastest time among front-wheel-drive cars repeatedly over the years. And…
[VIDEO] Volvo’s Braking System Stops 40-Ton Semi in Seconds
Volvo is known for its commitment to making the road a safer place, as was made apparent by the Swedish automaker’s Vision 2020 commitment, which aims to have no deaths…
