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…
[PHOTOS] 334,544 Lego Bricks. 18 Builders. 1 Full-Size Chevy Silverado Replica.
If you’ve ever wondered how many Lego bricks you’d need to build a full-size Chevrolet Silverado replica, the answer has finally arrived: 334,544. Last week at the Detroit auto show,…
Jeremy Clarkson Belittles UK Manual Transmission Drivers
In the United States, being able to drive a manual transmission is becoming a special skill reserved for true gearheads or those rich enough to afford manual sports cars. In…
Langdon Clay’s “Cars” Exhibit Hits Paris
Langdon Clay in front of his piece depicting a vintage Chevrolet Impala Photo: Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain Photographer Langdon Clay’s work is currently gracing the Polk Galerie in Paris.…
TxDOT Releases an AR Game to Fight Distracted Driving
The Texas Department of Transportation wants to make one message abundantly clear: distracted driving is dangerous driving. But instead of solely relying upon PSAs or giant billboards, TXDOT has taken…
Safe Fall Driving: How to Avoid a Deer and What to Do if You Can’t
Deer season is almost here; stay safe this fall with some practical strategies Photo: Dwight Burdette One-point-five million deer-vehicle collisions happen each year, according to an estimate from the Insurance…
The Fascinating History of the Car Seat
Modern car seats are significantly safer and more secure than vintage models It’s easy to take modern-day car seats for granted. But 21st-century car seats are definitely an innovation that…
Stink Bugs Are Currently Delaying Japanese Car Imports to New Zealand
Photo: Katja Schulz Many people live with a mild fear of stink bugs. This pesky insect is not only a nuisance, but it’s currently impacting the auto industry. This month,…
All 51 Vehicles Featured in Need for Speed Reboot Announced by GameSpot
The new Need for Speed video game will be released November 3rd Photo:© Ghost Games With only a couple weeks remaining before its official release in early November, GameSpot has…
Animals in Australia Might Be Attacking Cars Now
Australia looks like a beautiful continent in photos, with majestic vistas and a wide variety of landscapes. While there is plenty for wilderness lovers, there is also a fair amount…
CAMI Assembly Plant Strike Comes to an End as Workers Agree to a New Four-Year Contract
Equinox production is back on track following union negotiations bringing an end to the CAMI strike Exactly one month ago today, members of the Unifor union and workers at the…
General Motors Announces $365 Million in Michigan Investements
A Flint Engine Operations employee works on a Chevrolet Colorado engine Photo: © General Motors General Motors announced today that it will invest $365.35 million into Michigan production, funding a…
BTS Backlash: Fans Clash Amid Jungkook Car Crash Investigation
Jungkook, third from left, was involved in a minor accident over the weekend Photo: NINE STARS Last Tuesday was the final stop for BTS on their “Love Yourself: Speak Yourself…
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Overview
Photo: Chevrolet The 2021 Trailblazer stands out in Chevrolet’s SUV lineup, presenting a boxy, stylish look — and a bolder attitude than the smaller Trax or the larger Equinox. With…
Tips to Keep Your Car Safe from Thieves When Parking in Public
With warm summer weather here, you’re no doubt planning a road trip to somewhere fun. But, before you pack your car with suitcases and hit the road, you need to…
3 Good Reasons to Buy the 2014 Corolla
3 good Reasons to Buy the 2014 Corolla What’s the first thought that comes to your mind when we say the name, “Toyota Corolla?” The answer was probably somewhere along…
GM Reveals Electrification Plans for China
China already has proven itself to be the largest car market in the world, but more recently has been rapidly showing itself to be the largest electric car market in…
How to Clean Food Spills Before They Stain Car Seats
Photo: The News Wheel Your car is basically your second dinner table. You’re always eating something on the go, whether that’s morning coffee, late-night fast food, road trip meals, or…
General Motors' August Sales Decline 5.4 Percent; Chevrolet Gains Retail Market Share
General Motors delivered a total of 256,429 vehicles in the United States last month, down 5.2% from sales in August 2015. At retail, GM’s sales were down 5.4% at a…
Don't Know Anything About Electric Cars? Survey Reveals That You're Not Alone
Electric cars aren’t a brand new thing; over the past decade, most every automaker has had a hybrid or plug-in electric vehicle in its lineup or on the way. The…
FCA Shows Off Uconnect System Concept Powered by Android at 2017 CES
FCA will allow guests attending the 2017 Consumer Electronic Show the right to step inside the Chrysler 300, so it can provide a hands-on demonstration of its newest technology Fiat…
Distracted Australian Drifter In Hot Water
Drifting is cool… on a closed course, like where this Nissan is. Drifting cars can be awesome, especially if you have the perfect performance vehicle to do them in. However,…
Does America Have a Road Rage Problem?
In the past few years, several Americans might have noticed a dark cloud over our nation. As time goes on, we seem to get angrier at everything, which probably contributed to…
Chevy Leads J.D. Power Initial Quality Study for Fourth Consecutive Year
2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 For the fourth straight year, Chevrolet has collected more J.D. Power Initial Quality awards than any other brand. Five of the automaker’s vehicles finished first in…
New Study Indicates Fast Music Can Contribute to Speeding
A while back, we shared the results of a study from London Metropolitan University, which indicated that faster, intenser music was connected with more aggressive driving habits. Now, a more…
3 Things to Know When Leasing a Vehicle
Leasing a new vehicle comes with many benefits. Whether you want access to the latest tech, fewer maintenance and repair costs, or to avoid the hassle of trading in your…
3 Most Affordable Chevrolet Models for 2021
The Chevy Spark is the most budget-friendly model in the brand’s lineup Photo: Chevrolet Chevy vehicles are known for their great value. If you’re in the market for a new…
Alonso Tests Toyota’s Dakar Rally Winner
Photo: ToyotaMotorsportGmbH | YouTube Fernando Alonso said the Dakar Rally-winning Toyota Hilux he’s been testing in South Africa this week “feels incredible” after making his first test runs. Giniel de…
Why Is the Model Year So Early?
2020 Outlander Sport Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Most automakers have already revealed new 2020 models, even though there are still several months left in 2019. Have you ever stopped to wonder…
Why City and Highway MPG Ratings Are So Different
Gas cars excel at highway efficiency, but EVs have them beat when it comes to city efficiency Photo: The News Wheel Ever wondered why gas vehicles tend to get better…
Pros and Cons of Buying a Car with a Credit Card
The car you choose should fit your needs. If you live in a city where parking is tight, you probably wouldn’t opt for a truck or full-size SUV. If you…
Recent College Grads Should Drive a Chevy Volt Says Autotrader
2019 Chevrolet Volt Recent college grads eager to drive into the future should get behind the wheel of a Chevy Volt. According to the experts at Autotrader, the Chevy Volt,…
Saudi Arabian Women Win The Right to Drive
Saudi Arabian Flag Image: yasser zareaa Today was just a normal day in our office at The News Wheel. I was scrolling through the latest automotive press releases when editor…
Massachusetts Reminds Drivers To Remove Headphones
Photo: SplitShire This month, Massachusetts’s new hands-free law — which makes it illegal to use a phone behind the wheel without voice commands — took effect. While it makes big…
First-Ever RAV4 Prime Starts Under $40,000
Photo: Toyota The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime, the first-ever RAV4 plug-in hybrid model, is arriving at dealerships this summer with a starting MSRP of just $38,100. It represents a major…
