Celebrating ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ 30 Years Later: The Iconic Vehicles from the Film
Photo: Buena Vista Pictures On this day, 30 years ago, the teenage rom-com Can’t Buy Me Love debuted, starring Patrick Dempsey as loser-turned-cool-guy Ronald “Ronnie” Miller and Amanda Peterson as…
Usain Bolt Takes Fans Behind the Scenes of the New York Auto Show
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is the fastest man ever recorded (with 17 world championships and Olympic gold medals to back up his claim), and he is known for his fun…
Are Modern Cars Getting Heavier?
Photo: Max Pixel It makes sense if you’re worried about car weight. Heavier vehicles are harder on the road and the environment, and they cause more damage in crashes than…
Study Shows that Wi-Fi Hotspots are Most Desired Feature in a Car
According to a new report, Wi-Fi hotspots are the top feature people are willing to buy for their car Photo: Jeremy Brooks In a study of people who are expected…
Opinion: An Auto Enthusiast’s Argument For Self-Driving Cars
More often than not, when you bring up self-driving cars to an auto enthusiast, they’ll get all hot and bothered and say things like, “I’d never be caught dead in…
Chevy Announces Turbo-Four Silverado MPG, Talks Smack
Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet raised eyebrows when it announced it would replace the Silverado’s V6 engine with a turbocharged four-cylinder. The brand promised impressive performance metrics from the engine,…
When Will We Get Freakin’ Colorful Tires on Our Cars?
Stop smiling! Your tires are boring! Our vehicles define us. We go to great lengths to find the perfect vehicle that matches our personality, whether it’s through the exterior color,…
Aggressive Driving Wastes Money and Energy
For some drivers, a posted speed limit is more of a suggestion than a hard and fast rule, and their disregard not only puts other drivers at risk; it’s also a…
Best Buicks for Road Trips
2021 Buick Envision Avenir Photo: Buick There’s plenty to consider when picking the ideal car for your road trips. From interior space and cargo room to fuel efficiency and modern…
Oregon Utilities Hop On Electric Infrastructure Bandwagon
Remember how a while back, California’s biggest utilities were trying to build electric car charging networks? Well, now the two largest utility companies in Oregon, Portland General Electric and Pacific…
“Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” Returns July 19 with New Guests
Tap, tap, tap. Jerry’s back! Photo: Pete Souza Jerry Seinfeld will be back in the driver’s seat and on your screens in July, as a new season of Comedians in…
Hyundai's Van Donation Helping Fight Ebola in West Africa
While it seems definite progress is being made, the fight against Ebola is far from over. The Hyundai Motor Company recognizes it’s time other organizations lent a hand. Quick response…
IIHS Wants More Cities to Use Centerline Hardening to Protect Pedestrians
Keep an eye out for pedestrians crossing the road before making a turn Photo: Free-Photos via Pixabay Some cities have initiated “Vision Zero” programs designed to pass stricter laws to…
6 Best Automotive TV Shows
If you’re a fan of cars, chances are you like watching TV shows about cars. Luckily, there are plenty of options out there to satisfy your thirst for speed and…
Passengers' Annoying Habits Can Turn into Dangerous Distractions for Drivers
Since April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, there has been a lot of awareness, ahem, brought to dangerous distracted driving habits like using a cellphone when driving, eating or…
All-Electric 2022 Bolt EUV Joins Chevrolet Lineup
The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Photo: Chevrolet General Motors is moving full speed ahead with plans to introduce 30 new electric vehicles by 2025. As part of that initiative, the…
Bask in the Coolness of the Electric COPO Camaro
Chevrolet has been a front-runner in electric vehicles for some time, now. It was the first to offer a long-range, affordable electric car in the Bolt, and its Volt plug-in…
Chevy Corvette Was the Fastest-Selling New Car in February
The 2021 Corvette models Photo: Chevrolet Automotive research firm iSeeCars has released a list of the fastest-selling new vehicles for Feb. 2021. The Chevrolet Corvette topped the list, taking just…
ABI Research Study Names Amazon the Top Connected Car Platform
Photo: Guillermo Fernandes In today’s market, all vehicles need to have advanced, user-friendly tech to be competitive. Whether it’s Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Siri Eyes Free, Bluetooth, or what have…
2018 Azerbaijan GP: Hamilton Lucky to Win in Chaotic Baku
It was once again looking like a strong weekend for Ferrari at the Baku circuit in Azerbaijan, and once again the team in red left the race track disappointed. It…
Giugiaro Clipper: The Haunting of Geneva
In the opening line of her timeless novel, The Haunting of Hill House, Shirley Jackson famously wrote: “No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of…
How to Use a Battery Charger for Your Car
Sometimes batteries need a little help regaining power The battery is an essential component to ensure your vehicle stays healthy and runs smoothly for many miles to come. Here’s a…
Witness This Mad Max, Mario Kart Mash Up Video
What a lovely day for a go kart race… Director George Miller’s gas-guzzling masterpiece Mad Max: Fury Road is probably the best action film of at least the last decade.…
The Vehicle Customization in Forza Horizon is Insane
A snazzy Nissan GT-R owning the digital road Photo: Stefans02 via Flikr I’ve loved video games for as long as I can remember, and I’ve gone through a few distinct phases as…
Former Top Gear Hosts Get New Show on Amazon Video
Clarkson, May, and Hammond have signed on for a new Amazon Video show Photo: Twitter When Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond all left Top Gear after Clarkson’s kerfuffle…
Aurora Cops Would Like You to Drunk Dial Them, Please
Normally, when someone calls the police while absolutely wasted, the end result is the police picking them up for an easy, head-shaking arrest, followed by us mocking them on the…
You searched for GMC Canyon
Saving money on a car doesn’t start and stop with the sticker price. There is a long list of expenses including maintenance, loan payments, taxes, and registration fees that as…
Developing: Clearer Image Emerges Of Female Saudi Drivers
Saudi Arabian Flag Image: yasser zareaa The Saudi Arabian government announced in September that it would allow women to drive in June of 2018. Beyond that, we were not exactly…
6 Signs it's Time to Buy a New Vehicle
For many people, their car is an extension of their personality. Many car owners spend a lot of money to customize the look and feel of their ride. As time…
5 Disorderly Massachusetts Residents Arrested in Rhode Island Over Independence Day Weekend
We live in a country where you are free to be stupid Photo: houstondwiPhotos mp Over the Independence Day holiday weekend, one group of Massachusetts residents decided to get rowdier…
Adele and James Corden Say Hello From His Car
Hello, it’s me. You know, The News Wheel‘s self-proclaimed Adele in Cars Correspondent. If you haven’t been watching The Late Late Show with James Corden on CBS, you’ve been missing out on his very funny…
Saudi Arabia Hosts Car Show For Ladies
Photo: Mojack Jutally We have less than six months to wait for the first women to get their drivers licenses in Saudi Arabia, and the country is scrambling to set…
Adam Levine and James Corden Get Pulled Over by Police Before Hitting the Track on Carpool Karaoke
Adam Levine and James Corden tackled both the road and the track during the latest episode of Carpool Karaoke. The three-time Grammy Award-winning artist belted out his hit songs, both old and…
It Is Now Nissan’s Year Of The Truck
The truck segment of America’s auto market is fiercely competitive, and is traditionally seen to be dominated by three main players: Ford, Chevrolet, and Ram. This year, Nissan is working…
INDYCAR Unplugged – Motor Racing Board Game Review
For as many NASCAR board games that have been released over the years, it’s surprising that IndyCar racing hasn’t received the same attention–especially since the motorsport has been around for…
FCA Exits May with an 11% Sales Increase
Ram sales are back on the rise Strong sales numbers for the Jeep brand have helped Fiat Chrysler Automobiles maintain a healthy overall sales growth during the first few months…
Check Out the Don’t Touch My Dart Sweepstakes
Remember that hilarious ad series featuring Jake Johnson and Craig Robinson called “Don’t Touch My Dart?” that we featured back in August? One element of the series that we didn’t…
Man Drunk Dials Cops to Help Him Start Car
It just won’t go! Yes, of course I tried offering the voice command lady a drink! York Regional Police in King Township, Canada received a very interesting phone call early…
2014 Minivan Sales Led by Town & Country, Grand Caravan
Believe it or not, minivans still sell here in the United States. Not surprisingly well or anything, but hey, at least people are still buying them—probably because they have somehow…
North American International Auto Show Hosts “Education Day” on January 24th
While many attendees of the Detroit Auto Show are anticipating their favorite brand’s debuts for 2018, some attendees are counting down to Education Day that will be held on Wednesday, January 24th.…
Paris to Ban All Pre-1997 Cars During the Week
The first car-free day in Paris occurred in September, cutting Paris’s smog nearly in half Image: Anna Hidalgo Paris has been fighting its pollution problems by degrees, instituting partial car…
Elon Musk to GM “Pssh, Come Back With More Bolts”
Photo via Oninnovaion As the first all-electric automaker to come to market, Tesla is something of a roaring success story for electric vehicle fans, making what was a tiny, niche…
Devil Is in the Details with Opel Crossland X Design
The Opel Crossland X made its public debut on Tuesday at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show, following up a private debut that took place earlier this year in Berlin.…
Holden Adds Commodore Tourer to Lineup for 2018
Following up on the revelation that it will import the Opel Insignia Grand Sport to fill the role of the next-generation Commodore, Holden this month revealed that it will also…
National Corvette Museum Reopens With Revamped Displays
Photo: David Fulmer via CC Earlier this month, the National Corvette Museum reopened after closing its doors for 12 weeks due to the pandemic. Here’s what you can expect to…
2020 F1 Tires Will Remain the Same
Photo: Patrick Robert Doyle | Unsplash The FIA and Pirelli have announced that the tire specification for the 2020 Formula 1 season will remain the same as in 2019. This…
Jimmie Johnson Decides to Forgo Free Agency, Re-Signs With Hendrick
Jimmie Johnson signed a two-year contract extension to continue driving the No. 48 Chevy Photo: © Freewheeling Daredevil Jimmie Johnson could have been the hottest free agent in the history of…
2020 Corvette’s Fuse Box May Hint at Future Hybrid C8
Photo: Chevrolet It’s an understatement to say that it’s an interesting time for the automotive industry. Carmakers are moving away from sedans in favor of SUVs and trucks, beloved nameplates…
Q80 Inspiration Debuts at Paris Motor Show
The Infiniti Q80 Inspiration debuts at the Paris Motor Show Infiniti grabbed our attention last month when it dropped a couple of shadowy teasers for something called the Inspiration that they…
GM Introduces the New OnStar Guardian App
The OnStar Guardian app Photo: General Motors General Motors vehicles are available with OnStar, allowing you to connect with operators and receive help on the road. Now, to make it…
