After a Year of Service, BMW’S DriveNow Program Proves Successful
The BMW 7 Series When BMW launched its DriveNow ride-share program in June 2012, it opted for the proving grounds of San Francisco, given the Bay Area’s proclivity for HEV/EV…
First Responders Receive Free Car Cleanings From Local Business
Photo: The News Wheel Bill Bonds, who co-owns a Ziebart store in Sylvania Township near Toledo, Ohio, is giving back to those on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.…
Two Driverless Car Prototypes Nearly Collide On California Public Road Causing Safety Concern
Two self-driving car prototypes recently had a close call in The Golden State Photo: Jon R Via Flickr It seems like those worries about allowing driverless car prototypes to be…
Take the C8 Corvette for a Spin at Spring Mountain
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Photo: Chevrolet If you’ve ever wanted to get more out of your time on the road, the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School at Spring Mountain Motor…
2020 Corvette Convertible Finally Begins Production
At long last, the Stingray is on its way Photo: Chevrolet It’s been a long and rocky road for Chevy’s legendary sports car this year. Production delays, preorder issues, and…
2017 Sierra HD All Terrain X to Be Offered with New Turbo-Diesel Engine
GMC has yet to release pricing info regarding the new Sierra HD All Terrain X Photo: © General Motors Looking to compete with the likes of the RAM Power Wagon…
Two-Toned Scion tC Release Series 9.0 Hits Dealerships
The limited-edition Scion tC Release Series 9.0 Ever seen a concept car or customized car at an auto show and wished you could drive something that cool in real life?…
Best Chevy Models to Buy Used
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Photo: © General Motors The Chevrolet lineup offers a variety of models at a wide range of price points. Here’s a guide to some of the best…
The Price of Pre-Owned Sedans Is on the Rise
If you’re shopping for a used sedan, then get ready to see a larger price tag Sales for new sedan models across the automotive industry are on the decline. As…
National Motor Museum Builds Exhibit to Celebrate Australia's Holden Manufacturing
Museum guests will soon be able to behold the Holden leagcy Very few countries have the capabilities and resources to build a vehicle completely from scratch. Thanks to the Holden…
Formula One 2018: Pre-Season Testing Recap – Day 2
Maurizio Arrivabene, Ferrari’s team principal, is pretty happy with how testing is going Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel topped the charts on the second day of Formula One pre-season testing at Barcelona,…
2018 Chevrolet Malibu Overview
As the old saying goes: if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. Chevrolet took this philosophy to heart when introducing the 2018 Malibu. The Malibu recently underwent a major overhaul…
Top 5 Weird Car Laws in California
Across the country, strange laws remain in place from decades past when, for whatever reason, it seemed sane to create a rule that said a woman couldn’t cut her own…
CarGurus Names the Best Used Vehicles in Seven Segments During Its Inaugural Used Cars Awards
With each passing year, there are plenty of awards handed out for the best new vehicles in the industry. However, there seems to be a deficit of awards handed out…
Rumor: New F-Series Truck Debuting Before Bronco?
With 2020 set as its launch window, most would assume that the Ford Bronco will be the next major reveal from the Blue Oval after the upcoming North American International…
Consider These 5 Products to Keep Your Kids Entertained in the Car with No Technology
As a kid in a military family during the 90s, I spent a lot of time in the back seat of the car, traveling from state to state. From 1993…
Americans Learn to Embrace Car Sharing Programs
Let’s face it. Cars are a necessary evil (although for some, of course, they are a great source of enjoyment). Many, however, deal with them only because, in the 21st…
Mazda’s New Bio-Plastic Could Make Paint Obsolete
There’s all sorts of problems with paint. The process of producing it is generally terrible for the environment and paint itself isn’t very durable. It may not take a lot…
Rumor: 2022 Chevy Silverado to Get a MultiPro Tailgate Variant
The MultiPro Tailgate on the Sierra 1500 Photo: GMC Word on the street is that GM will soon offer some version of the GMC Sierra’s MultiPro Tailgate on the Chevy…
Can a New Chair Make Me Better At Racing Games?
Photo: pxfuel via DMCA Despite the fact that I take every available opportunity to write about video games on The News Wheel, I’ve focused very little on driving games. That’s…
Clear your Driveway and Make Money with a Junk Car Buyer
Photo: Liji Jinaraj If you have an old car in your driveway, it can be difficult to figure out what to do with it. It may not be something you…
Which Junk Yards Pay the Most for Junk Cars?
Are you convinced that most local junk yards are just out to scam you, offering you as little as possible for your junk car? Well, in many cases, you’d be…
Pierre Gasly Stays at AlphaTauri in 2021
Pierre Gasly celebrating his first F1 win at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix Photo: Honda Scuderia AlphaTauri has announced it will continue to employ Pierre Gasly’s driving services for the…
Middle East Gets Exclusive Silverado Regular Cab Models
Regular cab models of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss (left) and RST Photo: Chevrolet Outside the Middle East, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 lineup only offers the RST…
Essential Tools Every DIY Mechanic Needs
The average car owner spends around 2 percent of their annual income on repairs and maintenance. For most car owners, saving a few dollars on car repair is a priority.…
Defog Your Windshield With Household Items
Photo: Pexels Even when you’re not in a rush, foggy windows seem to take an eternity to de-fog. If you’re tired of the traditional way to defog your car windows…
New Type of Asphalt De-Ices Itself During Winter
A new type of asphalt de-ices itself during the winter, making road salt obsolete With winter weather comes winter road salt. While snow and ice itself are gorgeous to look…
Top 3 GM Models for Retirees
What better way to celebrate retirement than by purchasing a GM model? But with so many options, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. No worries — we’ve rounded up just a…
Lewis Hamilton Criticizes New Vietnamese Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton, the newly-crowned five-time Formula One World Champion, is catching flak on social media for comments he made regarding the upcoming Vietnamese Grand Prix, which was recently announced as…
A Massachusetts Citation and a Reminder to Clear Your Windshield This Winter
First snowfall in Massachusetts, courtesy of Winter Storm Benji. Photo: Michigan Dashcam Winter Storm Benji coated quite a few states with snow this weekend, from Florida to Maine. Massachusetts was one of…
2021 Chevy Suburban and Tahoe to Receive Z71 Trim Level
Photo: Chevrolet If you’re a Chevy enthusiast, you’re familiar with the impressive hardware you get with the Z71 off-road package, which currently includes improved shocks, some sturdy skid plates, and…
New Rental Car Security Feature: Snakes!
While uncommon, snakes make great rental car security features Photo:WMTW-TV, courtesy of the Kennebunk Police Department The next time you think about hijacking a rental car and going for a…
GM's Halted YouTube Ads: Its Impact on Creators
Photo: General Motors and YouTube Earlier this year, GM made the executive decision to pause targeted advertising on YouTube “until Google [could] adhere to [GM’s] brand standards.” GM joined a longer…
2021 Chevrolet Spark Has the Lowest Price in the US
The 2021 Chevrolet Spark Photo: Chevrolet The 2021 Chevrolet Spark has the lowest starting price of any 2021 model in the United States with an MSRP of $13,400. Here’s how…
Features to Include in Your Next Car
The rush of buying a new car can be overwhelming, and before you know it, you’ve said yes to every feature, system, and technology available on your soon-to-own model. And,…
George Miller Reaffirms He's Planning a Return Trip to the Wasteland
What a lovely day! Photo: Gerben van Heijningen via Flikr George Miller, the visionary creator of the Mad Max franchise, offered reassurance to long-waiting fans in a recent interview with IndieWire. There have been…
Malibu Becomes First Chevy Offered in the Middle East with Turbo Option
The 2017 Chevy Malibu is now on sale in Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, making it the first Chevrolet with an available turbocharged…
The VW ID.4 is a 2021 World Car of the Year Finalist
Could the 2021 ID.4 become the next World Car of the Year? Photo: Volkswagen Every year, the WCOTY — or World Car of the Year award — seeks to honor…
New Yorkers Take on Snowpocalypse in Best Way Possible
While the East Coast was hunkering down during the Snowpocalypse earlier this week, many people were taking advantage of the snow in the best ways possible. Social media practically blew…
Dearborn Truck Plant: A Decade of Sustainability – TNW
The living roof at the Dearborn Truck Plant is the largest in the United States A decade ago today, Ford broke ground on its Dearborn Truck Plant, which has gone…
Can I Recycle My Car?
Landfills across the country — and across the world — are piling up. The United States is the largest trash-producing country in the world with each person generating up to…
GM Recognized by Dow Jones Indices for Sustainability Efforts
A solar array at GM’s assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky General Motors has once again been ranked on two Dow Jones sustainability indices — one for North America and…
Tips for Sanitizing Your Child’s Car Seat from Coronavirus
With the entire world dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, you are probably cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing as you’ve never done before, especially if you’re a parent. Every surface in your…
Your Complete Guide to Financing a New Car
Photo: Max Pixel Did you know that from 2007 to 2019, car prices have surged a staggering 29 percent? And in August 2019, the average price of new vehicles went up…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Savannah, Georgia
Despite being the oldest city in Georgia, Savannah teems with energy and youth. Its cobblestone streets, beautiful architecture, and pedestrian-friendly layout make it a pleasure to explore, while its numerous…
New York Man Steals Traffic Officer’s Pen to Prevent Tickets
Man, it must stink to be a traffic officer. While you are working, nobody wants to see you, and when your work is done, you know that there is probably…
3 Best Car Battery Warmers
Photo: Pixabay With winter just around the bend, it’s a great time to prep your vehicle for colder temperatures and inclement weather. Inspecting your battery to make sure it has…
10 Things You Should Always Keep in Your Car
Emergencies can happen anywhere at anytime, so it’s important to always be prepared — and that’s especially true of travelling in the car. Here is a list of 10 of…
Ford Exec Confirms No Mustang Shelby GT500 for Europe
Photo: Ford Motor Company With the Ford Focus ST and RS both gone and the Fiesta ST on its way out after 2019, there’s reason enough for American performance enthusiasts to be…
Toyota’s Hydrogen-Powered Semi-Truck Makes 1,325 Lb-Ft of Torque
Photo: ©Toyota Toyota is back at it again with yet another electrified vehicle you wouldn’t commonly associate with the brand. After recently unveiling its hydrogen-powered fuel cell buses, and then…
