Automakers and Startups Suggest Fix to Prevent Crashes Like Fatal Self-Driving Uber Collision
Much scorn and attention are being thrown around in the wake of a self-driving Uber crash that killed a woman who was crossing the street away from a crosswalk. In…
5 Beginner’s Tips for Driving with a Trailer
Photo: The News Wheel There’s always a first time for driving with a trailer, whether you’ve rented a moving trailer to transport furniture to your college dorm or finally reached…
Consumer Reports Declares Chevy Impala Best Large Sedan for Third Straight Year
The Chevy Impala beat out the Chrysler 300 and Ford Taurus to receive this honor While it is true that many car shoppers are favoring crossovers and SUVs these days,…
Lotus Sales Skyrocket, New Model Coming to Geneva
Lotus Evora S Lotus may not sell many cars compared to other automakers, but the first nine months of this financial year have been excellent for the British automaker, selling…
Politicians Test Drive i-Road on Capitol Hill
Politicians test drive i-Road on Capitol Hill After seeing our nation’s leaders lie, backstab, go back on their word, and, if you live in Canada, maybe even do some drugs…
Most Cars Are Gross
With temperatures on the rise and the change of season in the air, people are getting inspired to do a bit of spring cleaning. Unfortunately, that inspiration rarely extends to…
Creepy Car On Reddit Goes Viral, Inspires Us to Write Fake Stephen King Story
A redditor named DonovanGypsy posted the image below to the subreddit r/creepy today, along with the caption “My mechanic asked ‘who else has been under your car lately?’” This creepy…
New Study Finds Nearly 10% of US Bridges Structurally Deficient
The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most traveled structurally deficient bridges in the US Photo: Jeffrey Zeldman Bridges are an integral part of the United States’ transportation network. Many…
Which Top 50 Country Hits Mention Your Favorite Car Brands?
Country music has always been linked to automotive, especially with the abundant references to pickup trucks. Nearly every country artist — from Taylor Swift to Luke Bryan — has had some…
The Number of Automotive Fatalities Decreased in 2017
On-road fatalities are back on the decline after a few years of increases Contemporary cars come loaded with a wide array of safety features and systems. While these safety features…
The Moghome is a Motorhome You Can Take Anywhere
Photo: Ziegler Adventure Meet the Moghome. Built by the Germany company Ziegler Adventure (and certified by Mercedes-Benz, as you can tell from the badge), this monstrosity of a vehicle could…
Your Personal Data is at Risk When Using Your Rental Car's Infotainment System
Photo: Hertz Car Sales While it can be risky to tap into your own vehicle’s infotainment system, it turns out that your personal data is also at risk when you access…
Honolulu Caps Price Surges for Uber and Lyft
Photo: FreeStocks If you’ve ever had to call an Uber or Lyft during peak hours, you know how expensive it can get. A short ride from downtown to the edge…
Chevrolet Corvette Included on Consumer Reports 10 Most Satisfying Cars List for 2017
Consumer Reports found that new Corvette owners walked away satisfied with their purchase nearly every time Last month, sales for the Chevrolet Corvette were up by 32.1%. It would seem…
Texas Scientists Race to Save Butterflies from Becoming Roadkill
Photo: Debbie Long The monarch butterfly may be the official state insect of Texas, but that doesn’t prevent millions of the poor bugs from ending up as splatter on drivers’…
Chevy Volt Camouflage Is Tough Business
The next generation of the Chevy Volt won’t be making a public appearance until January of next year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, meaning that engineers…
The All-New 2020 Outlander Sport
2020 Outlander Sport Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Already an impressive lineup, the Outlander models are getting some much anticipated upgrades for the 2020 model year. With lots of design and feature…
Unicorn Captured On California Roadway
Last week was so magical in California. No, I’m not talking about the Oscars or any other type of Hollywood magic. I’m talking about the fact that there was a…
How to Remove Crayon Marks from Car Upholstery
Photo: marimari1101 While receiving a handmade drawing from a child relative or friend can be heartwarming, those crayon markings left on your vehicle’s interior likely incite a different reaction. If…
Corvette C8.R Makes its iRacing Debut
Photo: Chevrolet Didn’t get a chance to score one of those sweet new C8 Corvettes? Well, fire up your gaming rig, because this mid-engine marvel just became available as part…
OnStar's Stolen Vehicle Assistance Suite Can Help Drivers Recover Their Stolen Vehicles
Whenever vehicle theft strikes, OnStar is there to help Photo: Wikimedia Commons According to the FBI, vehicle thefts recently hit an eight-year high in 2017. As such, drivers are looking…
Top 7 U.S. Vacation Destinations for Car Geeks
Planning a vacation? Why not feed your inner car geek at the same time? Whether you prefer cutting-edge Corvettes or classic Cadillacs, these seven museums definitely have something to satisfy…
2021 Chevy Trailblazer Makes Best Cars for College Grads’ List
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Photo: Chevrolet The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer took the number one spot on Autotrader’s list of the 10 Best Cars for Recent College Graduates. The well-equipped SUV easily…
Tennessee Highway Safety Office Gives Scholarships to Safe Drivers
Photo: Sixflashphoto via CC For the second year, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and the American Automobile Association will team up to help safe teen drivers further their educations. For…
Why Do Child Car Seats Have Expiration Dates?
Nope, it’s not a scam — there are some solid reasons why car seats have expiration dates Seeking out gently-used children’s clothes and gear is a great way to help…
Which States Have Laws Against Texting and Driving?
Photo: Roman Pohorecki Don’t text and drive. There’s no negotiation here. There’s no, “There’s no one around,” or “It’ll just take a second,” or “I can multi-task, it’s fine.” No…
Tips to Help Your Dog Love Car Rides
Just because your dog isn’t a fan of riding in the car now, doesn’t mean they have to hate car rides forever. There are ways to transform your dog’s hatred…
How to Politely Address a Rude Backseat Driver
Driving is stressful enough without a disruptive backseat driver. If you find yourself behind the wheel having to navigate traffic with a rude backseat driver, consider the following methods to…
MIT Tech Helps Driverless Cars Navigate in Dusty and Foggy Conditions
Giving keener “electric eyesight” to autonomous vehicles https://t.co/C8MRRUV76j pic.twitter.com/m6UL58ezzh — Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (@MIT) February 14, 2019 Driverless cars face many challenges as the auto industry moves closer…
What Is Nitrous, and How Does It Work?
What is this magical nitrous that causes one’s car to become as lightning? Dost the Fast & Furious films speak truth? Photo: Universal Pictures If you’ve seen any of the…
5 More Motivational Podcasts for Your 2020 Drives
Photo: Pixabay Whether your New Year’s resolutions are related to safe driving or personal improvement, chances are that you could use a friendly push in the right direction. Here are…
Tips on Walking Safely at Night
Photo: Maikeru Tenshi via CC Walking is a great way to get in some exercise and take a break from the stress of everyday life. As a parent of young…
Best Road Trip Drives: Great River Road
Part of the Great River Road in Illinois Photo: Dave Herholz via CC The Great River Road is a collection of local and state roads which run parallel to the…
Details Emerge on Mazda’s Rotary Engine
This lovely piece of engineering Image: elminium Mazda’s legendary Wankel rotary engine boasted power, smooth output, and an unforgettable noise — but its gas-guzzling habits and high emissions made its…
The ‘Grand Tour’ Logo Is A Blast From The Past
We’ve been making fun of the latest season of Top Gear for a while here on The News Wheel, so it’s a bit refreshing to finally have something to say…
Is Investment in Classic Cars a Good Idea?
1964 Ford Mustang Photo: Wikimedia Are classic cars a hot investment? It appears that the jury is still out on that one. Although classic cars have risen in value over…
Items to Keep in Your Car for Life on the Go
Photo: Buick Whether you have a daily commute, spend time ferrying your kids between activities, or go on a lot of road trips, chances are you spend a decent amount…
How To Prevent Or Remove Mold In Your Car
Mold can grow quickly and aggressively. You know the damage it can do to anything it touches, and that includes your car. If water has soaked the inside of your…
3 Best Race Tracks in North Carolina
North Carolina has plenty of race tracks for all kinds of motorsports from dirt tracks to drag racing and all the way up to the big stock car speedway at…
Ontario Drivers Warned of Risks of Using Electronic Proof of Insurance
Photo: Nick Youngson, Alpha Stock Images Earlier this month, the Ontario government announced that drivers would henceforth be able to show proof of insurance using their smartphones, a move intended…
3 Weekend Road Trips in Texas
The Lone Star State boasts geographical diversity and a spectrum of flavors to satisfy your thirst for adventure. Consider taking one of these three short road-trips in Texas the next…
How Not to Drive a Stick Shift: 4 Bad Manual Transmission Habits to Avoid
Photo: aimhelix / Flickr After 15 years of driving nothing but manual-transmission cars, I didn’t need to think about the shifting process as I moved through the gears. It was…
How to Deal with Road Rage
When you’re behind the wheel, you can sometimes find it difficult to keep your cool, especially when you’re stuck in traffic and you need to be somewhere in 15 minutes.…
Three Stellantis Models Make Best Diesel Vehicles List
2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave Photo: FCA If you prefer diesel to power your new vehicle, you have three well-equipped, adventure-ready options from automotive brand Stellantis. The 2021 Jeep Gladiator, 2021…
Goodwood, Good News: 2021 Mustang Mach 1 Heads to Europe
Rejoice, for the 2021 Mustang Mach 1 is coming to Europe Photo: Ford An American icon of performance is making its first trip across the Atlantic. Ford revealed on Friday…
Estimating Gas Costs for a Road Trip
Road trips can be an affordable way to travel — provided you plan them properly. Here’s a guide to help you estimate how much you should expect to spend on…
Best Road Trip Destinations: Las Vegas
Welcome to Best Road Trip Destinations: Las Vegas Edition If you feel it’s time for you to get a little bit of sin in your life, there’s no better road…
What to Expect at an Exotic Supercar Driving Experience
Ever wanted to be behind the wheel of a luxury supercar? Photo: Jaguar MENA via Flickr If you’ve never had the money to drive your dream car, you can find exotic…
U.S. News Says Chevy Bolt Is 2021's Best EV
Photo: Chevrolet As the market for electric cars and SUVs heats up with new models and heightened capabilities, one of the segment’s longtime leaders is more than holding its own.…
How Young Drivers Can Save Money on Car Insurance
Whether you’re a full-time student working part-time or a part-time student working full-time or just concentrating on school or work full-time, your life probably demands a set of wheels, which as…
