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What to Do If You Get Trapped Inside Your Car
An auto emergency tool like this one is the most effective way to break a window if you’re trapped inside your vehicle. Photo: The Grommet With today’s sophisticated vehicles, there…
William Clay Ford Dies at 88
William Clay Ford It is with heavy hearts that we at The News Wheel report that William Clay Ford of Ford Motor Company passed away yesterday, March 9, 2014, from…
Nissan Foundation Announces Grant Awards
The Nissan Foundation was created in 1992 as a way for Nissan to give back to the communities it operates in. It focuses on providing funding for programs and organizations that…
The Hellcat V8 Engine Almost Wasn’t a Thing
When Dodge unveiled the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat in the spring—and then the 2015 Charger SRT Hellcat over the summer—the game changed dramatically. Other performance carmakers were shaking in their…
A Closer Look at the World's 5 Tallest Bridges
For some, driving across bridges is thrilling. For others, it’s a nightmare they have to face on nearly every road trip. Bridges give drivers a mix of emotions, with some…
Performance Vehicle of Texas is the 2021 Toyota Supra
Photo: Toyota The new 2021 Toyota Supra was named Performance Vehicle of Texas in the Texas Auto Writers Association’s 2021 Auto Roundup. This is one of the most coveted awards…
Brad Keselowski’s NASCAR Victories Mark Sweep for Ford
Brad Keselowski Takes the Checkered Flag This past weekend was one for the books for Brad Keselowski and Ford’s NASCAR presence. Brad Keselowski’s NASCAR victories this weekend—both in the Nationwide…
Michigan Central Station Cost Ford a Cool $90M
Michigan Central Station will be integral to Ford’s electric and autonomous vehicle development When asked for a quote on the fact that Ford paid $90 million for Michigan Central Station…
What to Do If an Animal Runs Into the Road
Photo: Smaeten For all of the animal lovers out there, the idea of hitting a furry creature while driving is probably one of your worst nightmares. But we see it…
Chevy-Backed Harris Poll Survey Finds Parents Like Road Trips Even If They're Stressful
In case you missed it, Thanksgiving is coming up very soon. It’s a time for much rejoicing with friends and family you may not get to see as often as…
Aldred: Encore Could Receive More Powerful Engine
2015 Buick Encore Photo: © General Motors Duncan Aldred is all-systems-go on the Buick Encore. The vice president of Buick-GMC went on the record with Automotive News, saying that the…
Toyota Tacomas Are Ticketed More Than Any Other Trucks
The Toyota Tacoma is the most ticketed truck in America Tacoma drivers, Tacoma drivers, whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when they come for you? All right, now that I’ve…
Is Your Car Really the Safest Place to Be During a Thunderstorm?
Photo: Pixabay When lightning strikes, most of us know the basics: stay away from telephone poles, don’t hide under a tree, and avoid standing in any puddles or other bodies…
Ford Fund Detroit-Area COVID-19 Relief Efforts Underway
Photo: Ford Ford Motor Company is lending its manufacturing and strategic expertise to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s also working to give back in different ways on…
Oh Look, Another Special-Edition Toyota 86
The new-generation Toyota 86 is quickly becoming a popular platform for special edition models. Germany, for instance, got the limited-edition “Tiger” Toyota GT86. North America got the rather awkwardly-named Toyota…
