The News Wheel editorial team
Vauxhall Viva Reborn from Chevy Spark, Should Be Called Reviva?
Pictured: The 2014 Sparks It’s alive! The long-gone Vauxhall Viva badge, which hasn’t been used since 1979, will return at last, though GM missed a lovely opportunity to have some…
Tips for Transporting your Thanksgiving Dishes
Photo: Gerry Ah, Thanksgiving — that glorious day when we can eat all the carbs, try every kind of dessert possible, and fall asleep in front of the TV with…
Don't Use Water as Windshield Washer Fluid
Photo: Charles Roderick At first glance, windshield washer fluid doesn’t seem like a big deal — it’s just some brightly colored solvent that keeps your windows clean, right? Unfortunately, there…
Registration for “Mario Kart Tour” Beta Testing Is Now Open
Photo: Nintendo of America (Twitter) Over the years, the Mario Kart series of racing games have appeared on a wide range of video game consoles, from the Super Nintendo Entertainment…
The Most Useful Tip For Avoiding Black Friday Traffic Revealed
It’s that time once again, mortals. The stars are in insidious alignment high overhead, the candles have been lit in their ceremonial formations around their altars, the red crushed velvet…
10 Common Vehicle Sounds and What They Mean
What’s that mysterious ticking noise? You can tell a lot about your car from the noises it makes. On a racetrack, the rev of an engine and the squeal of…
How to Maximize Your Fuel Efficiency
Photo: The News Wheel Gas prices are starting to climb again, which might be hitting you hard in the wallet if you drive a big SUV or truck. Regardless of…
Custom Nissan Patrol with Backseat Center Steering
To get ahead with car buyers, automakers are looking for ways to innovate their vehicles to create something that their competitors can’t match. The term “one of a kind” is…
Nissan in Nigeria: Ready for Growth
The Patrol becomes the first vehicle built by Nissan in Nigeria The production of a Nissan Patrol at the Lagos, Nigeria assembly plant made Nissan the first major manufacturer to…
The Oldsmobile Expression Concept Was Gloriously Awful
The Oldsmobile Expression Concept was the future vehicle for a dystopia we never got Photo: © General Motors Every once in a while, an automaker comes along with a concept…
2022 Buick Encore GX Overview
Photo: Buick The Buick Encore GX is more than a bigger version of the Encore — it also boasts a more powerful engine and additional amenities. Here’s a look at…
Motorcyclists Are 28 Times More Likely to Die in an Accident than Those in Passenger Vehicles
Photo: Nikolai Ulltang While it’s true that fewer motorcyclists die each year than passenger vehicle occupants, that doesn’t mean it’s the safer option. In 2016, the U.S. Department of Transportation…
Ford Sees Best-Ever July Sales as F-150, Transit Hit Record Highs
While the US auto industry saw a down month in July, Ford Motor Company of Canada saw no such symptoms of slowing. In fact, last month saw Ford’s best July…
Watch an Amish Buggy Doing Donuts in Ohio
An Amish horse and buggy doing snow-nuts in Polk, Ohio We were pretty thrilled when a Honda Civic Type R was spotted driving around Marysville, Ohio. But about 90 minutes…
The Time Tiger Woods Gave Away Four Buicks
Sifting back through the years of automotive history can yield some forgotten gems. For instance, the time when legendary golfer Tiger Woods was the official spokesperson for Buick. In my…
