Steps to Take if Your Car is Impounded
Photo: Yinan Chen Your car can get impounded for a variety of reasons — everything from illegal parking to driving while intoxicated. But no matter the reason your vehicle was…
How to Diagnose Car Electrical Issues
Engine under the hood Photo: Kevin P. via Pixabay Cars are complex pieces of machinery, and as technology improves each year, the electrical systems in vehicles become even more complicated.…
How to Replace Your Stolen or Lost Driver's License
With states requiring compliance with the REAL ID Act by the end of 2020, be sure to find out what paperwork you need to replace your driver’s license before heading…
Coronavirus Pandemic Has Led to an Increase in Car Thefts
Car thief Photo: TheDigitalWay With many states giving stay-at-home orders and encouraging social distancing at the moment, more vehicles are sitting idle in parking garages and driveways. As a result,…
5 Reasons to Have an OBD2 Scanner
OBD2 scanners thoroughly analyze your car parts, outline the identified components, and give details of how to repair or fix. There are two types of scanners: code readers and scan…
10 Things to Know About Getting Your Car Serviced
Buying a car is a major step in many people’s lives. Some of us save our incomes for years to purchase our dream cars. But our responsibility doesn’t end with…
Road Trips for Nature Lovers: A Visitor's Guide to Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park Photo: National Park Service Digital Image Archives via Wikimedia Commons Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas spans over 86,000 acres, offering streams, desert, and mountain landscapes…
Why Does It Look Like There's Water on the Road When It's Hot Outside?
Here’s why the road looks like it’s wet Photo: via cc As we’re in full swing of the summer heat, you’ve probably driven down the road recently and seen what…
5 Things to Consider When Buying a New Car
There comes a time in life when you get tired of owning second-hand vehicles and want to buy brand new. There is a thrill and exhilaration that comes with the…
2018 Formula One Calendar Revealed, Featuring First Triple Header
Update: It was revealed another factor behind the triple header was avoiding a clash with next year’s World Cup final. The provisional calendar for the 2018 Formula One season has…
Are Electric Cars Ok After a Flood?
Photo: Chris Waits Generally, people know that a car that was in a flood is likely going to have severe problems. Flood waters pool in engine parts that are definitely…
4 Tips to Remember When Car Shopping Online
Shopping online for everything under the sun is second nature for most consumers. The internet never closes. You can shop when it fits your schedule, and you won’t feel any…
If You Thought the Disney-Pixar “Cars” Universe Couldn’t Get Any Darker, You Haven’t Considered the Possibility of Car Hitler
Photo: Walt Disney/Pixar Studios Back in April, we reported that Jay Ward, the creative director of Disney-Pixar’s Cars brand, had a rather unsettling pet theory about the nature of the…
Summer Tires vs. All-Season Tires
Many people use the terms “all-season tires” and “summer tires” interchangably. The tire you choose has implications on things like engine performance, mileage, and handling. So, it is important to…
Recycled Tires: Bouncing Back from the Scrap Yard
Piles of old tires such as these are scattered around the world. Photo: premasagar Great. Another flat tire. Second time this year already, too. Time to take your car in…
The Most Commonly Stolen Items from Cars in Canada
By using a bait car that’s meant to be stolen from, investigators from the Greater Vancouver Area have discovered which items are most tempting to thieves. According to the Integrated…
Why Thieves Are Targeting Catalytic Converters
Sometimes, thieves break into vehicles to steal pricy electronics like smartphones and laptops. Other times, they do so to steal something that you might not have thought would be desirable for…
What is Car Smog? And What Can You Do to Reduce it?
Image: arndw We’ve all heard of terms like smog, exhaust, and emissions, but what’s really coming out of your vehicle’s tailpipe? Here’s a look at what’s really inside that smoke.…
Suppliers Struggle as Auto Production Restarts
Face mask Photo: leo2014 via Pixabay After the coronavirus pandemic forced many production facilities to a halt, automakers have begun to gradually restart production, with new measures in place to…
10 Most Dangerous Countries to Drive In
Santo Domingo road in Dominican Republic Photo: David Kirsch via CC Though driving is safer than it has been in the past, thanks in most part to terrific safety technologies…
A Guide to Car Title Loans
This article is sponsored by Car Title Loans California. Photo: Unsplash There are a lot of different ways to try and solve your financial problems. You could set up a…
Commercial Vehicles Are an Affordable Option for Personal and Business Reasons
Commercial vehicles are great options for personal and business reasons Nowadays, people are more discerning in deciding whether to buy or rent a car. A few years ago, a person…
How to Inspect a Used Car Before Making a Purchase
Buying a used car requires a great deal of preparation and research. Official documents can tell what you need to know about the vehicle, but there’s always a chance they…
Beware These Bad Used Car Signs
You can save big buying a used car. You can also lose big if you buy the wrong used car. That’s why when you’re in the market for a new-to-you…
Are Women Cyclists In Danger On The Road?
Photo: Pixabay Cycling is certainly having its moment right now, with more cities offering bikes to rent and many areas committing to dedicated trails and lanes on existing streets. Unfortunately,…
Toyota’s New Self-Driving Car Can See 200 Meters in Every Direction
The Toyota Research Institute (TRI), the automaker’s tech-oriented branch devoted to all things AI and self-driving, unveiled at CES the latest version of its autonomous test vehicle: a Lexus LS…
Vehicular Viewing: New to Streaming for July 2021
If you’re looking for something to watch that involves cars, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re in the mood for an arthouse flick, an action thriller, or a…
TxDOT Urges Motorists to Hang Up and Drive
Photo: Falkenpost While traffic was down in 2020, dangerous driving, crashes, and road deaths were on the rise. Texas roadways experienced this trend, too, and there’s a completely preventable cause…
Companies Competing on Bid for Next-Generation USPS Hauler
The familiar Grumman LLV might not be long for the world The times are ever-changing, and nothing is sacred. For nearly three decades, the face of the United States Postal…
How Do Heated Seats Work in Cars?
Heated seats is a must-have feature for many car owners Photo: lqiuz via Pixabay Driving in the winter is unpleasant at best. Not only do you have to navigate ice…
5 Car Accessories to Make Winter Commutes Suck Less
Some people enjoy driving in winter weather and staying outside as much as possible to enjoy the chillier air and — for many states in the U.S. — snowfall. Others just…
Americans Are Buying More EVs Than Manual Transmission Vehicles
2019 might be gradually drawing to a close. However, some automotive trends will likely continue as we transition into 2020 — like the U.S. consumer’s slow (but persistent) shift toward…
VW Adds Arteon Big Sur Concept to 2021 Enthusiast Fleet
Photo: Volkswagen Each year, Volkswagen customizes vehicles in its lineup with special parts and uber-appealing exterior colors to showcase how much you can match your VW with your personal style.…
Safety Tips for Driving Through and Avoiding Floodwater
Summer can trigger extreme damp or drought conditions. If you happen to live in the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S., you’ve likely experienced some flash floods this past week.…
How to Handle a Breakdown on a Shoulder-Free Road
Car breakdowns never happen under ideal circumstances. Nope, they happen when you’re already running late to work or while trapped in heavy traffic or when you’re a lone wolf in…
How to Protect Your Car During a Monsoon
How to protect your car during monsoons and tropical storms Photo: Devon Christopher Adams via CC Natural disasters can wreak havoc on your vehicle, causing major damage to the body…
13 Phobias That Involve Cars, Driving, & Being on the Road
For the majority of people in the world, driving around town is a basic part of daily life. Unfortunately for some people, vehicular transportation can be a terrifying experience to…
[Photos] 2019 Harley-Davidson F-150 Goes Whole Hog
The 2019 Harley-Davidson F-150 in Leadfoot , White Platinum, and Agate Black Photo: Harley-Davidson Motor Company/Tuscany Motor Company Love trucks? Love motorcycles? Love America? Then you’re probably gonna love the…
How To Drive Safely With Hearing Loss
Here are some ways to boost roadside safety if you live with hearing impairment Driving with hearing loss has its unique challenges. Here are a handful of strategies to help…
5 Heavy Haulage Tips for New Truck Drivers
Most people have a pretty stereotypical image of the average “truck driver.” They likely picture an older guy with a rough and rugged demeanor who eats on the go and…
Book Review: Loeser Captures Legendary Car's Spirit in Vivid 'Art of the Mustang'
Automobiles that are a cut above the rest don’t just reach fame because of their inner workings. While the technical aspects are part of their rise to fame, you can’t…
Pipeline Cyberattack Leads to Highest Gas Prices Since 2014
Photo: The News Wheel A recent cyberattack caused the Colonial Pipeline, the largest fuel pipeline in the U.S., to shut down for six days. Although the pipeline system is now…
7 Fun Apps to Download Before Embarking on Your Summer Road Trip
Photo:Avinash Patel As helpful as navigation apps are when you’re driving to new destinations, they aren’t the only ones worth downloading to your smartphone. Here are seven apps to take the…
GM Invests in Startup Recreating the Head-up Display
The head-up display in the GMC Sierra Denali Photo: General Motors Envisics is a startup that’s working on re-creating head-up display and adding augmented reality to the system. GM Ventures…
The State of EV Incentives in the Pacific Northwest
Potential electric-vehicle buyers in the Pacific Northwest might soon have more initiative to purchase an EV. Besides the federal income tax credit worth up to $7,500 for certain EV models,…
CDC Urges Americans to Use Private Vehicles Instead of Public Transit
The CDC’s recommendation that commuters use private cars might help boost auto sales and new vehicle leases the rest of this year and into 2021 In light of the pandemic,…
Where Do I Find My Car's VIN Number?
Photo: The News Wheel Every car, truck, SUV, and other type of vehicle has its own one-of-a-kind code that distinguishes it from every other one that’s been created — even…
“Nomadland” and the Upsetting Reality it Represents
Photo: Adavyd via CC Sometimes it’s easier to walk through life ignoring the challenges faced by others because you’re overwhelmed with your own. But, just because we don’t see or…
Tips for Recycling Motor Oil
Photo: The News Wheel Automotive waste is a serious blight on the environment. But one component — motor oil — can be recycled, offering an eco-friendly approach to an essential…
4 Apps to Educate Your Kids on Road Trips
Keeping your kids happy on a road trip requires a lot of creativity, gear, and patience. Along with the games, snacks, and surprises you pack, be sure to check out…
