When Will the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox and Traverse Be Released?
The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox RS Photo: Chevrolet Whatever happened to the refreshed Chevrolet Equinox and Traverse? Both SUVs debuted their facelifts in 2020 and were expected to arrive this past…
The History Channel Cancels ‘Top Gear USA’
Image: AutoBlog Twitter While the news for Britain’s Top Gear is starting to look up, or at least not as terrible as it did last week, the worst has happened…
Why Did Gas Prices Go Down?
Why did gas prices go down at the end of last year? Photo: Mike Mozart via CC You probably remember how gas prices plummeted at the end of last year,…
Driverless Car Insurance: Is It Possible?
Car insurance is obviously necessary for situations like these… but what do we do about driverless cars? Photo: State Farm Driverless cars lived in the pages of science fiction for eons,…
Cinema’s Goofiest Car Chases: ‘Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah’ (1991)
Killer androids in mirror are closer than they appear Photo: pixabay via CC Let’s face it: Godzilla isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. The Big G has a rich, nearly 67-year…
6 Ways to Save Money on Your Spring Break Road Trip
Arm yourself with these budget-savvy tips in prep for your spring break travels Photo: Bruce Mars Planning a spring break trip with your college buds? Here are some simple strategies…
2016 Chevrolet Trax Overview
2016 Chevrolet Trax Whether you choose to call it a small SUV or subcompact crossover, the 2016 Chevrolet Trax is sure to grab everyone’s attention with its attractive design and advanced…
Current Competitive Owners can Save on a Chevy Colorado
If you’re in the market for a reliable midsize truck, now is the time to buy a Chevrolet Colorado. To make room for the upcoming 2020 models, Chevy is offering…
How to Prevent Cracks When Pouring a Concrete Driveway
Photo: Tomasz Sienicki via CC While the image of a beautiful flower poking up through the concrete of your driveway might be perfect for a photo op, it means something…
Schitt’s Creek Fans Are Getting “Ew, David” License Plates
In the eloquent words of David Rose, “Oh… my god” If you haven’t had the pleasure of watching the award-winning comedy Schitt’s Creek, you’re seriously missing out. The Canadian series…
Chevy and Carhartt: A ‘Murican Match Made in Heaven
Photo: Chevrolet While the war for the toughest pickup truck wages on, Chevrolet has found a valuable strategic ally: Carhartt, the workwear company. “When you look at both of our…
GM Investing $14 Million in Cruise Automation for SF Facilities, 1,100 New Jobs
GM President Dan Ammann (right) with Cruise Automation founders Kyle Vogt (center) and Daniel Kan (left) General Motors announced that it will be investing $14 million toward the development of a…
Pair of Ice Cream Truck Thieves Caught After Live Streaming Their own Crime
Cue “The Entertainer” Photo: Pickled-dove Yesterday was National Ice Cream Day. Hordes of people invaded Cold Stone Creamery, Baskin-Robbins, and Dairy Queen to celebrate. However, a pair of teenage boys…
2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Makes Autotrader Best Electric Cars List
The 2022 Bolt EUV Photo: Chevrolet Autotrader recently compiled a list of the greatest all-electric and plug-in hybrid models available this year. The all-new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV earned a…
DYNAMIC X SOLID: Subaru's Global Architecture Explained
Earlier this year, Subaru unveiled the redesigned Impreza at the New York Auto Show, and its new look drew a lot of attention–especially due to what the model heralds for…
Chevy Equinox Named One of the Best Commuter Cars
2021 Chevrolet Equinox Photo: Chevrolet Since commuting is unavoidable, why not make it as enjoyable as possible? Behind the wheel of the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, you will stop dreading your…
Jorge Plata Moreno Named General Director of OnStar Mexico
General Motors announced Jorge Plata Moreno as the new CEO of OnStar Mexico. Plata Moreno Takes over for Michael Szachta in the role, and will lead the GM subsidiary in…
GM to Increase Use of Aluminum in GM Trucks
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 If you look into the future of General Motors, you’re probably going to see a whole lot of aluminum. Wall Street Journal cites sources close to…
Plant-Based Carbon Fiber Would Negate Use of Petroleum, Save Money and Fuel
Carbon fiber is prevalent in a ton of products, and according to Nexus Media Writer Jeremy Deaton, “Carbon fiber is the Superman of materials.” But even Superman has his Kryptonite.…
Traffic Jam Puzzle Game Is a Great Way to Challenge Your Problem-Solving Skills
I bet you’d agree that one of the worst parts of every day is being stuck in traffic. There’s nothing like starting your day with an infuriating morning commute that…
Meet the VW Arteon
The Geneva International Motor Show was this month in Switzerland, and Volkswagen came prepared with a new production vehicle. The VW Arteon Gran Turismo is a five-seat sedan that looks to…
Why Do I Need What3words?
I’m always really cautious when social media or the news tells me to download an app. I mean, remember when everyone was all about FaceApp and its aging filter until…
GM Reports 2020 First Quarter Sales for China
In the midst of a pandemic that has swept around the globe, GM reported a significant decline in China sales for the first quarter. This decline in sales wasn’t unexpected.…
The Feds Aren’t Fans of Fun Crosswalks
Photo: Bill Henry In recent years, fun crosswalks have started popping up around the nation. From 3D crosswalks that try to get drivers to slow down in school zones to…
Is It Illegal to…? Common Questions About Driving Laws
We’ve all passed the driver’s test and taken driver’s education classes way back in the day, but over time we’ve all had arguments with friends about what is and isn’t…
Chevy Silverado Trucks Find Perfect Match on Facebook
If you report yourself as single on Facebook, you’ve probably had the platform shove its new dating service in your face at least a couple of times. While I wouldn’t…
Cadillac's Rear Camera Mirror Wins PopSci Award for Technological Innovation
Cadillac’s Rear Camera Mirror, which will debut on the CT6, was named one of Popular Science’s “Best of What’s New” award-winners Photo: © General Motors Cadillac’s Rear Camera Mirror, an…
Is Usain Bolt Faster Than Fire?
This poster is made entirely of matches Usain Bolt of Jamaica is currently the fastest man on Earth, and his speed is validated by the six Olympic medals he has…
Massachusetts Introduces Bill To Prevent Keyless Ignition Deaths
If you own a car that runs quietly and has keyless ignition, it’s possible that you might have left your car running by accident. It’s not like you need to…
Leave a Note, Skip the Ticket?
Every time those red and blue lights flash in your rear view mirror, you probably think, “How am I going to get out of this one?” When you’re talking to the…
Revisit 50 Years of Mustang Design DNA
The sixth generation Mustang is right around the corner, and a lot has changed over the course of 50 years. Ford, however, wants you to pay particular attention to some…
Family of Japanese Tourists Mistakenly Lead Police on High-Speed Chase
Exactly who you want to see on your next international vacation, right? Now imagine this, except they’re all holding guns and screaming. Imagine how you would spend your first days…
We Need to Talk About Handicapped Parking Shaming
Hello, internet. Thanks for coming in to talk with us today. Have a seat, because we need to have a conversation about those shaming people who use a handicapped parking…
American SUVs’ Towing Praised by AutoTrader.com
American automakers fared quite well in a recent list put out by AutoTrader.com. The site praised several American SUVs’ towing capabilities on its recent Must-Shop SUVs for Towing list. In…
GM Expects to Start Mass-Producing the Self-Driving Cruise AV in 2019
GM’s Cruise AV self-driving car won’t have a steering wheel General Motors is gearing up to start mass-producing its fourth-generation Cruise AV self-driving vehicle in 2019. GM says the Cruise AV is…
3 Silverado 1500 Trims Get New “Value Packages” for 2020
Photo: Chevrolet Three new packages planned for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 could be good news for buyers seeking extra options at a (presumably) attractive price. These “value packages” bring…
Infographic: Top 10 Colors for SUVs
While there are a wide assortment of varying colors that cars can be in the modern automotive market, most drivers opt to stick with the same shades of white, black, and…
Upgraded myBuick App Monitors Your Driving Habits, Tips You Off About Insurance Discounts
Buick drivers can monitor their habits behind the wheel with the upgraded myBuick app Do you constantly find yourself flooring the gas, slamming the brakes, and treating the rules of…
Beijing Testing Facial-Recognition Glasses That Could Revolutionize the Criminal Identification Process
Photo: DAHBOO77 Police in Beijing are testing out futuristic sunglasses that are equipped with facial recognition and license-plate identifying technology. This AI gadget comes on the heels of technology products such as…
IIHS Finds That Convertibles Are as Safe as Hardtop Models
The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Photo: Mitsubishi Motors If you’ve had safety concerns over riding in a convertible, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new report may put your mind…
Alonso Warns Toro Rosso They May Be in for a Tough 2018
McLaren Honda driver Fernando Alonso was stuck behind the Mercedes-powered Williams of Felipe Massa for the most part of the 2017 Brazilian Grand Prix, unable to get by in the…
When Should You Recirculate the Air in Your Car's Cabin?
The recirculation button Photo: The News Wheel Most cars come with a recirculation button, which looks like the outline of a car with a curved arrow inside it. When pressed,…
GM’s Gerald Johnson Wins Black Engineer of the Year Award
Gerald Johnson Photo: General Motors The annual BEYA STEM Conference promotes diversity and provides networking opportunities for professionals, students, and educators. For 2021, this conference is honoring General Motors Executive…
Is It Cheaper to Drive a Car or a Motorcycle?
Photo: Shutterstock Some people are car fanatics. Their cars are their pride and joy and often reflect their personalities. Similarly, motorcyclists feel a special bond with their bikes and might…
Stockholm Ambulances to Interrupt Car Radios to Warn They Are Coming
I would think ambulance drivers would hate people with big in-car stereos. They could be driving with siren on, lights flashing, and then get stuck behind some doof in an…
Driving as Catharsis: The Coin-Flip Game
Photo: Arun Kumar Singh via CC I’ve written at length on The News Wheel about the cathartic aspects of driving — mainly based on representations in media, and frequently the…
This Winter, Watch Out for Cats in Car Engines
As the weather gets colder, we humans tend to move inside where it’s warm. Many of us are lucky enough to enjoy winter comforts like heating, fireplaces, blankets, and warm…
BMW’s CEO Takes a Tumble at Frankfurt Auto Show
The new CEO of BMW, Harald Krüger, took the stage Tuesday morning at the 2015 International Motor Show in Frankfurt to talk about the latest offerings from the BMW Group, as…
Furious 7 is Now the Highest Grossing Movie in Chinese History
Furious 7, a film that finally answers the question “Why are there no good roles for bald men?” has been tearing it up at the box office lately. And nowhere…
How Does Online Vehicle Registration Work?
Most states make it easy to renew your car online via your local DMV office’s website Can’t get to the Department of Motor Vehicles to register your vehicle in person?…
