Mazda's Approach to Vehicle Autonomy
Between technologies like Cadillac’s Super Cruise and Tesla’s Autopilot, automakers are enthusiastically pushing towards vehicle autonomy. However, Mazda — a company known for celebrating the joy of driving, is taking…

[WATCH] Project Titan Film Debuts on Veterans Day
To celebrate Veterans Day, Nissan has released a 21-minute short film chronicling the journey of Wounded Warrior Project alums David Guzman and Kevin McMahon across the Alaskan wild in a…

New Solar-Powered Stop Signs Could Make Country Roads Safer
Maybe it’s happened to you: You’re enjoying a relaxing drive on a quiet country road surrounded by trees or cornfields. Suddenly, you encounter a stop sign you weren’t expecting and…

IIHS Recommends Larger Vehicle Models for Teen Drivers
When it comes to vehicles for your brand-new driver, the bigger it is, the better it is Choosing the right first car for a teenage driver is no easy task.…

Spring Cleaning: Organization Tips for Your SUV
It’s the first day of spring, and many will be spending the day organizing their lives. From all of your closets, drawers, and cabinets to your car, it’s always refreshing…

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Launched in Korea
Fresh off of setting a new domestic sales record in 2016, General Motors Korea launched the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze last month, adding to the brand’s expanding and exciting lineup. “The…

Bottas Takes 1st Career Pole but Vettel Scores the Win in the Desert
Vettel lifts the 1st place trophy next to Hamilton (right) and Bottas (left) Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas put a checkmark next to a major career milestone yesterday morning as he…

3 FCA Models Make Autotrader’s Top 10 Summer Cars List
2020 Jeep Wrangler High Altitude Photo: FCA Autotrader has released its 10 Hottest Cars of Summer 2020 list, and this year it includes three diverse FCA models. The adventure-ready Jeep…

Uber Declines to Renew California Self-Driving Testing Permits
Uber seems to be continuing its removal from the self-driving car testing market after the Arizona governor nixed the company’s license to test within its borders. This time, though, Uber…

2020 Corvette C8 Matches Lamborghini Huracan's Lap Time
The 2020 Corvette has gleaned a lot of attention this past year, for its stylish aesthetic, well-equipped interior, and stunning performance. Now it adds one more achievement to the mix:…

Fascinating New Hot Wheels Book Chronicles Toy Cars' 50-Year History
Few toys have been so integral to childhoods and treasured by collectors as Mattel’s Hot Wheels. Synonymous with die-cast miniature model cars, the Hot Wheels brand is as popular today…

Bari Musawwir: From RC Racer to Monster Truck Driver
Bari Musawwir is well-known as the driver of the Zombie truck in the East Coast tour of the Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series, but he still fondly remembers his first…

5 Coolest Cars from John Cena's Instagram
Just like the person, John Cena’s Instagram account is full of mystery, humor, and baffling contradictions. Over 7 million followers tune in regularly to see what random image the WWE and…

Chevy Traverse Delivers Noteworthy Quiet Ride Says US News
2020 Chevrolet Traverse High Country If you view driving as a chance to shut out the world, you need a car with a quiet interior, one that is rich in…

Goldfinch Rides like Royalty in Its Own Uber
Photo: FreeStocks Ladies and gentlemen, if you’re looking for a Prince Charming that knows how to have a good time while still being responsible, you might want to check out…

11 Simple Feng Shui Tips to Boost Your Car's Chi
For as much time and effort you put into creating a soothing, peaceful environment in your home, that can quickly be undone when you leave your house and enter a…

2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD Adds Multi-Flex Tailgate
Multi-Flex Tailgate makes tough jobs easier for new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD Photo: General Motors You asked, and Chevrolet is coming through six ways from Sunday. Following in the footsteps…

A Reminder to Stick with Your Truck's Recommended Towing Specs
If you’ve ever been behind the wheel of a Chevy Silverado, you’re likely familiar with this truck’s pleasing performance specs — especially when it comes to towing. As impressive as…

Infotainment Systems, Distracted Driving, and Safety-Oriented Alternatives
Photo: Pexels There is a constant danger of being involved in a car accident while you’re on the road. When you think of it in its purest form, the safety…

Tips for Driving When the Power Is Out
Photo: grendelkhan Over the weekend, Hurricane Irma barreled through the Atlantic, causing severe damage to several islands before finally landing in southern Florida. The Sunshine State is lacking sunshine, and…

A Simple Explanation of the Different Types of Car Warranties
Buying a new or certified pre-owned car has a lot of perks — including coverage for parts that break so you don’t have to pay for repairs. However, that coverage…

The National Corvette Museum Reveals Expansion Plans
Photo: David Fulmer via CC The National Corvette Museum will be starting an extensive renovation. The existing facility located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, which opened its door in 1994, will…

Available Holden Acadia Technology Includes Traffic Sign Recognition, Traction Select Control
The Holden Acadia, the first new GMC vehicle to make the leap to Australia and wear the lion badge, is drawing ever closer to launching. When it arrives, the Acadia…

Holden's Former Elizabeth Manufacturing Site to Become Lionsgate Business Park
Holden shuttered its manufacturing operations in Australia last October, but its former Elizabeth manufacturing facility is receiving a new lease on life after having been purchased by Melbourne-based developer Pelligra…

5 Tips to Help You Drive Safely in a Parking Lot
More than 500 people are killed every year in parking-lot accidents. Photo: Alex92287 No matter your level of skill, experience, or prudence behind the wheel, parking lots are full of…

Sesame Street Vehicle Spotlight: The Incalculable Coolness of the Countmobile
The Count easily has the coolest car on Sesame Street Photo: Children’s Television Workshop/Warner Bros If there’s one thing that every childhood has in common–apart from being younger than we…

Wynonna Earp: The Characters and Their Cars
Photo: SEVEN24 Films With its supernatural-Western atmosphere, hilarious quips, and remarkable cast, Wynonna Earp was praised as one of the best television shows of 2017 by Variety. After a week-long…

Why Does Reading in the Car Cause Nausea?
Long road trips can be pretty dull unless you have something to keep you occupied. While some people and families plan out games to play along the way, others prefer…

Who Is Liable When a Friend Crashes Your Car
Who pays the damages when a friend crashes your car? Some of it depends on whether or not your friend is insured Photo: The News Wheel Hopefully, you won’t ever…

IIHS Study Finds That GM's Front Crash Prevention Systems Really Do Work
GM’s forward collision warning and autobrake are evidently effective Photo: Chevrolet Unsurprisingly, automakers continually state that their front crash prevention systems keep drivers safe on the road. Still, evidence from…

New Study Reveals that Car Vibrations Are Another Trigger for Drowsy Driving
Photo: Waymo While drowsy driving definitely poses a safety risk, it turns out that running low on sleep is just one trigger that causes drivers to feel tired while driving.…

Why Don’t Windshields Shatter? A Quick Car Glass Explainer
Something that perplexed me when I was younger was car windows. More specifically, why don’t windshields shatter? After all, when a window on the car is broken, it shatters into…

This is How Gas Pump Nozzles Actually Work
Learn how a gas pump nozzle actually works Getting gas is a daily task that we typically don’t think about while we’re doing it. You just pick up the nozzle…

Keep Motion Sickness at Bay With This DIY Carsickness Prevention Kit
As the weather warms up, the season of road trips will shortly be upon us once more, and in a roundabout sort of way, so will the season of carsickness.…

What Exactly Is A PowerShift Transmission?
When I was shopping for my certified pre-owned car, I knew the Ford Focus and Fiesta would probably be a big part of my search. While researching the vehicles and their…

Celebrate Leonardo da Vinci's Birthday by Reading About His Visionary Self-Driving Vehicle
A working model of Leonardo da Vinci’s self-driving cart Photo: AM Today would have been the 566th birthday of Leonardo da Vinci, the original Renaissance man best known for dreaming…

Is It Possible for Your Car to Be Struck by Lightning? What Would Happen?
Being in the right place when a thunderstorm hits can have life-or-death importance. If there’s lightning travelling between the sky and the ground, it’s imperative to escape to a location…

Who Cleans up After a Car Accident?
If you’ve ever wondered who cleans up after a car crash, you’re not alone. We’ve done a bit of digging and unearthed some interesting facts that answer this question. Personalized…

Signs Your Vehicle Is Not Shifting Properly
Photo: The News Wheel If your vehicle is not shifting gears properly, this may be an indication that your vehicle is experiencing transmission problems. The longer these issues go unaddressed,…

Pokémon Go: Do’s and Don’ts of Driving
Follow these tips to ensure you’re being responsible and courteous Pokémon Go created something of a frenzy when it debuted more than three years ago. The mobile app was deemed…

3 Tips For Safely Transporting Plants
Spring is slowly inching closer, which means it is time to ready your garden and spruce up your landscaping. A stop at the garden shop always yields plenty of treasures,…

IIHS Study Confirms That Yes, Blind Spot Monitoring and Lane Departure Warnings Help Prevent Crashes
Automakers have, over the past few years, been feverishly equipping their new vehicles with driver-assist active safety features—some of the basic of which are lane departure warning and blind spot…

How to Prevent Sunburn While Driving
With temperatures on the rise, people are wearing fewer clothes. Heavy coats, scarves, boots, and layers have given way to short sleeves, shorter pants, and sandals. And, less clothes equals…

Dear People Who Shine Your Brights in My Face: You're the Worst
Photo: Lothar Wandtner via CC Growing up in the Midwest, I’ve spent a great deal of time driving down dark country roads. I always appreciated the sense of serenity. Silence…

8 Creative Engagement Proposal Ideas That Involve Cars
If your relationship is getting serious and you want to make an official legal commitment to each other, you’ve gotta start with a meaningful marriage proposal. Now it’s up to…

Safe Alternatives to Driveway Salt That Won’t Damage Your Car
After an overnight freeze, your driveway can be dangerous to walk and park on if it’s coated in ice. You can easily melt that sheet of slick snow or frozen…

Why Do People Give Their Cars Nicknames?
Photo: Chevrolet As you might expect from someone who writes about cars for a living, I think they’re pretty cool. Often, they seem to have a personality of their own,…

Cruise Automation Reveals Its First Fully-Driverless Car
GM’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Cruise Automation, recently debuted its first 100 percent driverless car. It’s called Cruise Origin. GM intends this model for production sometime in the future. Here’s what…

2022 Chevrolet Camaro Gets a Redline Edition
You’ve seen the Redline package on familiar favorites like the Equinox and the Blazer. Now, the sporty accent package is coming to the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro. Here’s what it adds…

40 Countries Will Soon Implement an Automatic Braking Standard
Photo: sanjitbakshi A few years back, 20 carmakers announced a commitment to include automatic braking as a standard feature by 2022. Now, many countries are pushing for standard automatic braking…


