'Desert Bus' Almost Makes the AVGN Retire With its Badness
In the last episode of The Angry Video Game Nerd, the Nerd took a spin in what he eventually called “the worst game ever made,” Big Rigs: Over the Road…
Honda Dominates 2024 KBB Consumer Choice Awards
Photo: Honda Best Overall Brand, Most Trusted Brand, Best Value Brand, Best In-Vehicle Experience Brand, Best In-Vehicle Experience Brand, and Best Overall EV/Hybrid Brand. These are the awards Honda earned…
10 Fun Facts About Hyundai That You Never Knew
In the few decades it’s been in the American automotive market, Korean company Hyundai has established a solid presence. But, most people don’t know very much about this intriguing off-shore brand.…
Have You Heard of the Euclid Beach Rocket Cars?
This shiny Rocket Car was made from an old amusement park ride Up until 1969, you could visit the Euclid Beach Amusement Park and climb aboard its swinging space rocket…
To the Dadmobile: Why the Buick Roadmaster is Surging in Popularity
Photo: Alden Jewell Picture a summer road trip in the ’90s — the image isn’t complete without a wood-paneled station wagon, like the Buick Roadmaster. It was GM’s valiant attempt…
New Tacoma Trailhunter Trim Uses Tundra Hybrid Engine
Photo: Toyota With new competitors like the Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator, plus an increasingly broad range of extreme overlanding packages, the midsize pickup segment has been picking up steam…
Ford Plans First C-V2X Vehicles for China by 2021
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford has revealed its timeline for producing and deploying its first vehicles equipped with cellular vehicle-to-everything technology. Ford intends to launch C-V2X in China by 2021,…
Premium Fuel Recommended for Most New Cars
Photo: The News Wheel Common car advice says premium gasoline is only beneficial when recommended by the manufacturer. For vehicles that don’t recommend high-octane gas, the tiny boost in power…
Behind the Badge: Why Alfa Romeo's Logo Features a Snake Eating a Guy
There are boring automotive logos–like the completely uncreative Kia badge – and there are clever ones – like the many hidden messages in Toyota’s emblem. Then there are a couple…
Confused Max Verstappen Crowned Double F1 World Champion
Photo: Honda Max Verstappen won the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix and in the process scored his second consecutive Formula 1 World Championship title, joining legends the like of Jim Clark,…
How Jimmy Carter Nearly Ruined Back to the Future
“MALAISE FOREVER” It’s like the good people of Springfield said: Jimmy Carter truly is history’s greatest monster. Not because of his “malaise speech.” Not because of the “killer rabbit” incident.…
History of McDonald's Hot Wheels Happy Meal Toy Cars
McDonald’s Happy Meals Hot Wheels Toys from 1993 series release Photo: The News Wheel Countless children first became interested in automotive culture and mechanical engineering through toys. And for many…
Used and New Vehicle Prices Creeping Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels
Photo: Pixabay New and used vehicle prices are finally returning to their pre-pandemic levels, largely thanks to rising inventory. Immediately after the pandemic, a worldwide shortage of superconductor chips forced…
Uncommon Car Colors: 2024 Models Available in Green
Photo: All vehicle images above are attributed to their respective OEMs Are you looking for a new car, truck, or SUV in a unique color? Green exterior paint is a…
