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…
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…
