Mazda’s New Kai Concept Styling Focuses on Single Motion Design
Over the years, Mazda has created a signature look that is undoubtedly theirs. With its KODO design language and soul red flair, Mazda vehicles cause heads to turn on the…
How to Jump Start A Car
Get the know-how on jump starting a car battery Photo: The News Wheel Whether you’ve been stranded on the side of the road or a friend who is stranded calls…
Max Verstappen Storms to Electric French Grand Prix Win
Photo: Honda When Max Verstappen lost control of his Red Bull-Honda Formula 1 racing car at the first corner of the Paul Ricard circuit, many viewers tuned out of the…
Massachusetts Family Trapped Inside a Chevrolet Dealership for Three Hours
It’s one way to spend an evening with the family Photo: Fox 25 How do you spend your Friday nights? Downtown, out on the party scene? Or sitting at home,…
Marcos Ambrose Returns to V8 Supercars in 2015
Marcos Ambrose Returns to V8 Supercars in 2015 Today, Team Penske announced that it will be partnering with Dick Johnson Racing (DJR) in order to compete in the V8 Supercars…
March 8 Kicks Off Vehicle Safety Recalls Week
Chances are a component in your vehicle will or has suffered a recall. You’ve either received the notice or found out about a vehicle recall while your vehicle was in…
Malibu Stop/Start Technology Is Highly Sought
The 2014 Malibu base engine comes with stop/start technology. ©GM Chevy is pretty darn proud of its Malibu stop/start technology, and with good reason. The 2014 Malibu, the first model…
That Video of a Magician Getting Out of a Speeding Ticket is Probably Fake
Video depicting magician getting out of a speeding ticket by solving a Rubik’s Cube likely fake because of course it is You’ve probably been in a situation before where there are red…
Maddie Chevy Commercial Tugs at Heartstrings
The Maddie Chevy commercial tugs at your heart strings. Chevy has released its newest commercial, “Maddie,” and you better prepare for tears. If you think the recent Super Bowl Budweiser…
Machines in Motion: Understanding Ford's Kinetic Design Language
Despite having ongoing success with the Mustang and Thunderbird, the majority of Ford vehicles in the 1980s and 1990s were criticized for their bland designs. If the American automaker was going to…
The Mach 1 Electric SUV Has Got a Mustang Badonkadonk
Ford Team Edison Global Product Development Director Darren Palmer published an article on Medium this past Thursday. The article in itself is not particularly noteworthy: Palmer discusses his love of…
Lyft Goes Purple in Support of Alzheimer’s Association
Lyft spreads the Purple in honor of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, unrolling a June initiative to help fund the Alzheimer’s Association. The popular rideshare service Lyft has just announced its…
Lower Speed Limits, Longer Driving Hours Weighed for Nation's Truckers
A pair of proposals under consideration in Washington could lead to major changes for heavy truck drivers. The Transportation Department is in the process of easing federal regulations that limit…
Survey: Lots of Drivers Turn Off Advanced Safety Systems
Many drivers turn off advanced safety systems while they’re driving Photo: Pixabay From brake assist to adaptive cruise control, new vehicles offer a host of advanced safety tools that increase…
Loss of Driving Ability Impacts Older Men More Than Women
As people age, their driving ability decreases. For older men, losing their ability to drive, the freedom associated with the open road, and the self-sufficiency afforded by driving causes greater…
Lincoln Lands on IIHS List of Safe Vehicles for Teens
The Lincoln MKX was named one of IIHS’ safe vehicles for teens Photo: Lincoln The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released its updated list of the best safe vehicles…
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Overview
Photo: Chevrolet The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer is a small SUV that’s equally at home on city streets and on light outdoor adventures. It returns for 2022 with a handful of…
Kvyat Returns to F1 at Toro Rosso
Just in time for the Russian Grand Prix, Scuderia Toro Rosso has announced that Russian racing driver Daniil Kvyat would be making a return to Formula One by taking over…
Kia’s July Sales Break All the Records
Kia’s July sales were incredibly impressive. As usual, the Soul played a huge part. Okay, maybe not every single record, but still, Kia’s July sales were pretty hot, and that’s…
GM Looks Back on Its Development of the Apollo 15 Lunar Rover
To boldly go where no automaker has gone before Among of the most highly-discussed vehicles on the market right now is the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Chevy’s latest project in the…
Kevin Harvick’s Shove of Jimmie Johnson Inspires Mortal Kombat Parody
After Sunday’s opening race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup at Chicagoland Speedway, NASCAR drivers and Chevrolet teammates Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick got into a little brouhaha. Harvick…
Keselowski Wins Again at Kentucky
He did it again. Sharknado 3 star Brad Keselowski beat Erik Jones in an exciting final lap to take home his first XFINITY Series win in 2015 at the Kentucky…
KBB Study Finds Women Prefer Volvos, Men Prefer Lincolns, People Like Cars
Kelley Blue Book has conducted a study to determine which brands men and women are more likely to prefer. The results suggest that men prefer luxury vehicles of European origins;…
Keep Critters from Taking up Residence in Your Vehicle’s Engine
Rats, kittens, mice, and other critters really have no manners, boundaries, or understanding of other’s property. They go where they want and need to in search of food, warmth, and…
Karate Kid Chops Car Prices for the LaRusso Auto Group [TRAILER]
Chop those prices, Daniel-san! Photo: YouTube Red It’s unlikely that after you watched The Karate Kid in 1984, you’d predict that—of all the things he would be doing 30 later—Daniel LaRusso…
Jimmie Johnson Not Content Just to be Tied with Earnhardt Sr. on NASCAR's All-Time Wins List
Jimmie Johnson has his eyes set on passing Earnhardt Sr. in wins Photo: Parker Anderson This weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Chevy driver Jimmie Johnson has the opportunity to make…
Jimmie Johnson Looking To Repeat at Michigan International Speedway
Jimmie Johnson is looking to repeat at Michigan this Sunday Photo: Freewheeling Daredevil Jimmie Johnson has already won four races this season and he’s looking to add to that total…
Jim Vella to Retire as Ford Fund President
Jim Vella will retire as Ford Fund president on Dec. 31 Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company Fund President Jim Vella has announced plans to retire at the end…
Is Car Financing Worth It?
Buying a car is often a necessity rather than a luxury. If you have a family, you typically need at least one car to drive the kids around and run…
Interview with Usain Bolt about 2015 Nissan GT-R Appropriately Fast
If there’s one man who knows how to do things fast, it’s six-time Olympic gold medalist, Usain Bolt. Bolt recently helped Fred Diaz, Divisional Vice President, Nissan Sales and Marketing,…
International CES Dates and Details
International CES in Las Vegas The International CES (which stands for Consumer Electronics Show) introduces the public to the latest and greatest technology on the market and occurs at the…
Innovative AI Technology Senses Drowsy and Distracted Driving
“We can make our interaction with the driver more human-like. There are much more options if you can engage the driver in a dialogue." Nils Lenke of @NuanceInc on partnership…
Infographic: How to Train Your Dog to Ride in the Car
If you’ve never travelled with a dog in a car, you might assume it’s simply a case of loading up your pooch and taking off. But some dogs are easily…
Infographic: The 5 Most Common Rental Car Models
If you’re somebody who has to frequently travel for work, or just someone who likes to occasionally travel for fun, then chances are that you have had to utilize a…
In the Rearview: Love, War, and the Nazis
Hello, and welcome once again to In the Rearview, where we take a view toward the rear and bring you some of the top stories on The News Wheel in…
Imagining a New Type of Driving Simulator
Photo: Alex Carmichael via CC As I’ve written about at length, there is no shortage of driving games floating around out there — some good, some bad. But, being the…
ID.4 Receives Popular Mechanics’ Automotive Excellence Award
Photo: Volkswagen Since its introduction, the Volkswagen ID.4 has been making a splash with critics and consumers. The all-electric SUV was named the 2021 World Car of the Year and…
ICYMI: Vin Diesel Didn't Sing at the MTV Movie & TV Awards
“Do you guys want me to sing?” Over the weekend, your favorite Allstate spokesman and Workaholics star Adam DeVine hosted the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards. It was truly…
How to Spot an Unmarked Cop Car
There are speed traps all over the country, with officers setting up shop roadside, hoping to deter speeding and catch those breaking the law. But speed traps aren’t the only…
How to Safely Transport Your Cat in the Car
This is my cat, Ollie. He’s unamused. We all see dogs riding in the car all the time, with their heads hanging out the window and their tongues flopping in…
How to Safeguard Your Car from Summertime Thieves
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has deemed July as Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. And just because today is final day of July, doesn’t mean your anti-theft practices should be…
How to Protect Your License Plate Sticker
Photo: Pixabay There are plenty of strategies to help protect your vehicle from thieves. You can invest in alarm systems and park smartly in well-lit areas or parking garages. Hiding…
How to Protect Your Car From Rats
Critters such as rats are nuisances that can destroy your car. Their sharp teeth can cut through just about anything, and they have no boundaries when it comes to setting…
How to Prepare Your Leased Vehicle for Return
Is it time to return your leased vehicle? Photo: Cadillac You’ve had your leased vehicle for the allotted contractual timeframe and now it’s time to return it to the dealership.…
Chevy Equinox Named One of KBB’s Best Used Cars for Teens
Photo: Chevrolet As students head back to school or prepare for college life, they’ll need more than notebooks, pencils, and overpriced graphing calculators — they’ll also need a reliable ride.…
How to Fix Chips in Your Car Paint
Photo: Pexels Minor paint chips are inevitable as your car ages; it’s part of the wear and tear of owning a vehicle. Minor accidents, pebbles on the road, or even…
How to Customize Your New Car Easily
Photo: The News Wheel Getting behind the wheel of your new car is an exhilarating experience. However, it may feel a bit foreign to you at first. And, if it’s…
How Seatbelt Pretensioners Work
By now putting on your seatbelt before you head out on every journey should be an automatic response after getting behind the wheel or settling into the passenger seat. Why?…
How Safe Is It to Wear Sunglasses When Driving?
Photo: The News Wheel Driving while sunlight shines directly in your eyes is not only extremely irritating but also potentially dangerous. A common solution to this problem is to put…
Honda's Super Bowl Commercial for the 2017 Ridgeline is Not Baaad
The recently revealed 2017 Honda Ridgeline has several selling points, but the automaker seems to be particularly proud of the vehicle’s industry-first in-bed audio system, which allows drivers to keep…
