Iowa Department of Transportation Uses Snow Plow to Remove Mayflies from Local Bridge
If they weren’t on summer vacation, the local kids would probably receive a mayfly day. Or at least a mayfly two hour delay. Photo: Ohio Sea Grant It’s Mayfly-Mania 2:…
Six Letters in Flower Serve as Car Maintenance Reminder
Before you leave for a big trip, you’ll likely put “schedule maintenance check” on your to-do list. After all, you don’t want your plans to be derailed by a stalled…
Fewer New Cars Are Offering A Manual Transmission
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV interior Photo: Mitsubishi Motors If you want to feel in control behind the wheel, it’s worth pairing your engine with a manual transmission and shifting gears…
Designer John Elliot Gives Lexus UX Rad-Looking White Tires
Photo: Lexus Maybe you’re among the masses who wonders from time to time why tires are only offered in black? Why can we not have tires in fresh colors like…
2016 Australian Grand Prix Recap: Mercedes Under Threat
Sebastian Vettel charges ahead of Mercedes And we’re back! The 2016 Formula 1 World Championship is on and fortunately for us, there’s already a lot more action than in 2015:…
Drool-Worthy Scion iM Concept Set for Big Reveal at Los Angeles Auto Show
As the weather cools down, auto show season begins. We’ve already goggled at the vehicles displayed at SEMA and the Miami Auto Show, and now we’re preparing for the LA…
2016 Camaro SS Honored as One of Wards 10 Best Interiors
Wards editors complemented the quality of materials and striking design found in the Camaro SS’s cabin Photo: © General Motors Editors from WardsAuto spent February and March evaluating 47 vehicles with…
2020 Blazer Simplifies Towing with an Exciting New Feature
Recently, we mentioned the 2020 Chevy Blazer’s cosmetic and mechanical details. The new Redline Package and an auto stop-start override function aren’t the only extra perks this model is getting,…
6 Ways to Save When Leasing a Car
This article is sponsored by Intelligent Car Leasing. Photo: Unsplash Car leasing continues to increase in popularity in recent years, especially in most U.S. and U.K. markets. As more and…
Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for January 2019
Photo: MethodShop.com Welcome to Vehicular Viewing, a new feature from The News Wheel. Each month, I’ll round up notable car-centric movies and TV shows that are new to Netflix, Amazon,…
Chevy Extends 24/7 Roadside Assistance to Support Saudi Female Drivers
Photo: Mojack Jutally On June 24, the Saudi Arabian government will lift the ban on females driving cars. As a result, Chevy is extending its 24/7 roadside assistance program to…
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is one of the most exciting and dynamic player’s in the NFL, so it’s only right he drives a customized Rolls Royce Phantom that has just…
What’s So Great About GM’s Air Ride Adaptive Suspension?
Photo: Cadillac Many of GM’s upscale SUV models feature a new component known as the Air Ride adaptive suspension. If you’re wondering what’s so special about this new suspension system,…
Chevrolet Driver Casey Mears Re-signs With Germain Racing
Car owner Bob Germain was happy enough with Mears’ results to give him a pretty new contract Photo: Marco Becerra Despite only winning one race in 13 seasons racing in…
Do Electric Cars Really Save You Money?
Photo: Mikes Photos If you’ve been researching electric cars, you’ve probably heard a lot about how owning an electric car will “save you money at the pump.” Sure, you won’t…
Elon Musk Reddit AMA Launches Successfully, Endorses Daily Showering
Elon Musk answered questions on Reddit last night in advance of the launch of his new SpaceX rocket Billionaire entrepreneur, PayPal founder, South Park character, and Tesla Motors CEO, Elon Musk,…
Puffer Week in Colorado Is All About Idling Cars
Photo: The News Wheel When I saw that this week in Colorado was being called “Puffer Week,” you can imagine where my mind went. You might know the state is…
What Is Limp Home Mode?
Photo: Pexels You’ve started up your car, but something isn’t right — its power has been significantly reduced. That most likely means your vehicle is in “limp home mode,” a…
What to Do When the Check Engine Light Comes On
Most of us have experienced the panicky feeling of our car’s check engine light coming on while we’re going 75 down the highway. But the sudden appearance of the light…
2021 Chevrolet Equinox Overview
2021 Chevrolet Equinox Photo: Chevrolet The 2021 Chevrolet Equinox remains mainly unchanged for the new model year. But who’s complaining when it’s such a well-rounded ride? It builds on the…
Women Take Control with Girls Auto Clinic
As a woman, you head into any car dealership or repair shop expecting the worse. Employees automatically assume that you know nothing about your car, and will either dumb down…
How Dealers May Deal with Lemons
Photo: André Karwath Federal law says consumers have a right to know the condition of the vehicle they’re buying. This is why it is a crime to roll back the…
[VIDEO] Florida Man Unsuccessfully Attempts to Drive SUV Off of Tow Truck
A one-minute video has surfaced of a man desperately trying to drive his SUV off a tow truck “This is crazy” Those were the words of Katie Ramos as she…
Buick Leads GM China’s Third Quarter Sales Gain
The Buick GL8 lineup was a strong third-quarter seller for GM China Photo: Buick Paced in part by a strong performance from Buick, GM China posted its first quarterly sales…
2013 SEMA: Chevy Truck Concept Photos
2013 SEMA Silverado BlackOps ©GM 2013 SEMA Chevrolet Silverado BlackOps ©GM 2013 SEMA Brad Paisley Silverado ©GM 2013 SEMA Chevrolet Brad Paisley Silverado ©GM 2013 SEMA Chevrolet Tony Stewart Silverado…
Back Again: 2015 Chevy Colorado Revealed at LA Auto Show
The brief and less-than-wondrous disappearance of the Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickup in America has ended after the unveiling of the 2015 Chevy Colorado at the Los Angeles Auto Show this…
2015 Tahoe and Suburban Pricing Announced
2015 Chevy Tahoe RELATED: Are You Ready for the 2015s? Chevrolet and GMC together share almost 74% of the large utility segment market, with the Tahoe being the segment leader. Chevrolet…
Saving Up for Your First Car after Graduation
You’ve finally graduated and are looking for a new or used car instead of relying on family, friends, or public transportation to get you from point A to point B.…
Ukrainian Police Arrest Chewbacca, Who Was Just Trying to Drive Darth Vader to Vote
The following statement was placed on the official Instagram account for the Ukrainian police: “Nothing unusual here, just Chewbacca detained for being without documents while driving Darth Vader to the…
8 Funniest Super Bowl Car Commercials of All Time
Each year’s Super Bowl is the place for great new commercials–and my favorites are ones for new cars. While some can be thoughtful or moving, the most entertaining are the…
70 Percent of Drivers Believe Driving While High Won’t Result in an Arrest
It seems some people are confused about how marijuana impacts a person’s ability to drive. In fact, 7 percent of drivers in America surveyed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic…
6 Reasons Your Car Might Be Overheating
Once the summer sun hits, overheating cars become much more common. However, hot weather isn’t the only culprit that makes the malfunction indicator light up. These are six common reasons…
6 Anticipated Audiobook Releases of February 2019
February, the month of love and paper hearts, is quickly on its way to us. Whether you’re taking a road trip with your sweetheart or just bored in traffic, consider…
6 Anticipated Audiobooks of May 2019
When the weather heats up heading toward summer, so does the book publishing industry. There are many new books coming out in the coming months and, if you’re a committed…
[VIDEO] A Sick ATS-V Burnout, An Impressive 0-138-0, and an Exhaust Note
2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe © GM We got our first full look at the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V back at the LA Auto Show, and it was good. Rocking a Twin…
5 Useful Car Accessories to Consider
Customization is what helps us stand out as individuals, and that sort of personalization can extend to the vehicle you drive daily. If you love car accessories more than your…
Chevrolet Silverado HD Wins J.D. Power’s Most Dependable Model Title for Its Segment
The Chevrolet Silverado HD emerged victorious from J.D. Power’s 2019 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. It secured the title for the most dependable large heavy-duty pickup category, leaving rivals like the Ford Super Duty…
5 Tips to RV With Your Cat
Photo: The News Wheel Being with family is one of the best parts of being home, but what if your home is mobile and part of your family is feline?…
5 Pro Tips to Keep Your Car Well Maintained
Regular servicing of your car is a necessity if you want to keep it in top shape for several years after purchase. Your car is an essential item that allows…
How to Act Cool While Dropping Your Kids Off at School
Since the invention of the wheel, families around the world have been plagued with a cyclical crisis that perpetuates generation after generation: the embarrassment of being dropped off at school…
5 Most Common Reasons for Car Accidents
Car accidents in the United States are more common than you might think. What is so sad is that the majority are caused by simple human error that could be…
5 Life-Changing Car Accessories Every Dog Owner Should Have
Every dog owner knows that dogs are more than just pets – they’re family. We want to take them everywhere with us, which often means riding in the car (not…
2019 Chevy Malibu Now Available in the Middle East
2019 Chevy Malibu Markets in the Middle East have a new option to offer car buyers: the well-equipped 2019 Chevy Malibu. The family sedan, which offers U.S. buyers three engine…
2015 Malibu OnStar 4G LTE Ad Highlights Benefits of Wi-Fi
Let’s be perfectly honest—although The General has been relentlessly shoving its 4G LTE technology down our throats for the past nine months, it is actually pretty cool. In fact, Chevrolet…
2014 Chevy Black Friday Deals Include Silverado, Malibu, and Equinox
2014 Chevy Black Friday deals include Silverado, Malibu, and Equinox (pictured) ©GM It’s hard to believe, but it’s time for retailers to start shoving Christmas sale specials down your throat…
How to Keep Young Drivers Safe on the Road
When your child first starts driving, you feel excited and scared at the same time. You want to give them independence, but thinking about their safety behind the wheel is…
Documents Show EPA Staff Fought with NHTSA on Fuel Economy Rules
When the EPA and NHTSA released their joint plan for freezing fuel economy and emissions regulations starting in 2020, it was easy to think that the two agencies were of…
Many Consumers Don’t Choose Newest Advanced Safety Tech
Less consumers are opting for advanced safety features Photo: Todd Lappin The automotive industry is all about introducing new, innovative ways to keep drivers and passengers safe—but a recent study…
Third-Party Navigation Apps Like Google Maps and Waze Are Coming to Apple CarPlay
If you own an iPhone, Apple CarPlay is an incredibly convenient interface that lets you use your car’s infotainment display to access many of your phone’s functions — primarily music,…
GMC’s 2013 Sales Best Since 2007
2014 GMC Sierra Lead a Great 2013! The resurgence of the automotive industry is finally beginning to allow automakers to rival their pre-recession sale totals, and this is especially true…
