Outlander PHEV Wins 2020 Family Green Car of the Year
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has earned the very first 2020 Family Green Car of the Year award. Green Car Journal gave the SUV…
2020 Chevy Equinox Ranks in Consumer Reports' Top 5 of Quietest Compact SUVs
Photo: Chevrolet Sometimes tuning out the world is a reason to get behind the wheel. Even on your daily commute, a quiet cabin is instrumental to starting and ending your…
Car-Themed Dad Jokes Part III
As Father’s Day approaches, it’s time to give back to your dad. Learn some top-notch car-related dad jokes and watch the joker become the jokee. Just make sure you take…
Volvo's Excellence Child Seat Concept Delivers Bold New Seating Arrangement
Volvo’s new seating arrangement allows the rear passenger or driver to maintain eye contact with the baby Already well known throughout the auto-industry for producing some of the safest cars…
The Best Way to Remove Wildfire Ash From Your Car's Exterior
Touch-less car washes are the safest and easiest way to remove ash from your car Photo: Paul Brennan via Pixabay Wildfires aren’t just dangerous for the environment and those who…
600 Miles of EV Range? New GM Partnership Could Make This a Reality
GM’s next-gen lithium metal batteries could make EVs lighter, cheaper, and longer-range Photo: Steve Fecht for GM A new partnership could help General Motors produce electric vehicles with far more…
Can Aromatherapy Deflate Your Road Rage?
While driving, your senses are on high alert (except taste, because eating and driving is a dangerous and distracted driving combo). Your eyes absorb the landscape of traffic in front…
Ways to Protect Your Car from Bird Poop
Have birds been using your car for target practice? Whether it is a little or a lot, any amount of bird poop is gross and corrosive to your car’s exterior…
5 Substances That Will Ruin Your Car
Photo: The News Wheel Although it’s hard to completely protect your car from outside elements, you can and should act swiftly to remove them. According to auto experts, the following…
Elio Release Date Pushed Back Yet Again
The Elio release date has been pushed back, yet again Photo: Elio Motors Back in 2014, I discovered that the Elio was a thing. A bright orange thing that will…
GM Invests an Additional $1 Billion in Cruise Automation
GM’s efforts to develop autonomous vehicles just got a big boost in terms of funding General Motors recently announced it will halt production of some underperforming models at five of…
Are Aluminum Vehicles Any Better Than Hybrids?
The new Ford F-150 is an aluminum vehicle We’ve seen a lot of innovative new technology this year that’s especially focused on fuel economy. There are more hybrid and alternative fuel-powered…
[VIDEO] General Motors and Transformers: Behind the Scenes
General Motors and Transformers: Behind the Scenes The wait is almost over: Transformers: Age of Extinction hits theatres tonight at midnight. As you’re probably well aware, General Motors and Transformers…
How to Prepare Yourself and Your Motorcycle for Longer Trips
Photo: Pexels Riding a motorcycle is best enjoyed when it’s sunny and you’re by the ocean or the mountains. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience you can’t always get from driving a…
Chevy Releases Tomorrowland Behind-the-Scenes Video
George Clooney drives the next-gen Chevy Volt to the Tomorrowland world premiere The sci-fi adventure Tomorrowland is on track to eventually lose $140 million, which would make it one of…
Self-Driving Cruise Car Receives Ticket for Driving Too Close to Pedestrian, Cruise Hotly Denies Charge
It seems that people are getting a little jumpy around self-driving vehicles in the days after a self-driving Uber struck and killed a woman in Arizona, as in San Francisco…
Highlights of 2016 from the World of Heavy-Duty Vehicles
2016 was rich in memorable events with commercial vehicles in the leading roles. Don’t worry if you missed some breaking news from the truck industry. Truck1.eu decided to put all…
Can I Hook a Video Game Console up to my Car?
Image by AutoPhotography from Pixabay Whether you’re a young passenger on a long family road trip, a parent desperate to keep your kids occupied on the road, or just someone…
'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Adds New Vehicles to the 'Star Wars' Universe
Now this is Pod-Racing! May the Fourth Be With You! Today marks the once unofficial, now official holiday celebrating the Star Wars saga. There is certainly plenty to be excited about…
Bay Bridge Incident Causes Beautiful Traffic Nightmare
Early on Friday, chaos erupted on Interstate 80 in San Francisco, causing a major traffic backup on the Bay Bridge and a headache for morning commuters. At about 4am, an accident…
California State Assembly Proposes Bill to Help Low-Income Drivers Who Can't Afford Tickets
Photo: Rasbak Many cities have tow-zone areas that some drivers fail to recognize or heed. As a result, it’s common for city vehicle-owners to receive parking tickets. A parking ticket…
Uber Drivers Fight for Higher Minimum Wage
This week, workers across the country in industries like hospitality, food service, and health are protesting the low national minimum wage. They are fighting for $15 an hour, which they…
How to Get Your Hands on Classic Disneyland Cars This November
Chances are that you know someone who collects Disney memorabilia, or perhaps you yourself collect it! The accumulation of Disneyana has become an obsession for many looking to preserve their…
Consumer Reports Finds the Chevy Bolt Achieves the Best Electric Range of Any Electric Car
The Chevy Bolt is the ride with the range In the ever-growing realm of electric vehicles, it can be difficult for a new model like the Chevrolet Bolt to stand out,…
Weird Old Car Shorts: ‘A Case of Spring Fever’ (1940)
Beware of terrifying spring-like entities altering the fabric of the universe Photo: Pixabay via CC In a previous “weird old car shorts” review for The News Wheel, we discussed the…
Blancpain GT Series Announces New Official Sim Racing Title
The Blancpain GT Series has announced it is joining the world of sim racing with the release of a new game that will be called Assetto Corsa Competitizione, believed to…
Follow These Tips to Prevent Frequent Car Breakdowns
Car ownership allows you to get to wherever you need to go in a quick, comfortable manner. But despite the convenience that car ownership offers, breaking down is a real…
Next-Gen MX-5 May Get Carbon Fiber Makeover
When it came time to create the new generation of the Mazda MX-5 Miata, one of the biggest strategies was part of the brand’s SKYACTIV strategy: lose some weight. Through…
Woman Arrested on Crimes Against Ex-Boyfriend & Spelling
To the English Teacher, there is no greater crime than misspelling a word. However, in the case of Shannon Csapilla, age 20, of Stamford, Connecticut, the police would probably disagree.…
Jane Doe Refuses to Give ID in Taillight Traffic Stop, Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
A woman in Carroll County near Baltimore, Maryland, was released from jail after a 67-day stay because she refused to identify herself, repeatedly claiming that to do so would violate…
Indianapolis Orders Employees Not To Charge Hybrid Vehicles At Home
Using vehicles like the Ford Fusion Energi has saved Indianapolis thousands of dollars The city of Indianapolis has ordered its employees to stop charging their electric and hybrid work vehicles…
Steve Millen Remembers 24 Hours of Daytona Victory on 20th Anniversary
Steve Millen’s No. 75 Nissan 300ZX In 1994, New Zealand IMSA racecar driver Steve Millen took the pole, fastest lap and victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona while driving…
Autonomous Driving Startup Wants Cars to Talk to You (Partly With Emojis)
Photo: Drive.ai Self-driving cars have one particular problem—while they may be able to fairly easily communicate their traffic intentions, there is one thing that they have yet to be able…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Located beside the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Gatlinburg has a reputation for scenic views and a relaxing atmosphere. This mountain resort city is located roughly 40 miles southeast of…
Mack Trucks Strikes Partnership to Deliver COVID-19 Supplies
Photo: Mack Trucks Mack Trucks and the American Trucking Association have struck a partnership with the American Logistics Aid Network to deliver critical supplies in the fight against the COVID-19…
Motorhome Industry Developments in the UK
The motorhome industry contributes more than £6 billion to the UK economy through revenue of product sales, holiday bookings, and other related services. While caravans and motorhomes often conjure up…
GM Resuming Full Production Slate at Spring Hill on Monday; Three Other Plants to Follow
GM has invested more than $2 billion in the Spring Hill Manufacturing complex since 2010 Photo: © General Motors Due to a parts shortage created by last month’s earthquakes in…
Gilmore Car Museum Showcases Impact of Women on Automotive Industry
Alice Ramsey and her trusty ride The “Women Who Motor” exhibit at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan, celebrates the influence, impact, and contributions of women in the…
How to Protect Your Car From Bees and Wasps
Bees and cars just don’t go together Photo: PollyDot via Pixabay Bees and wasps make significant contributions to the ecosystem as well as to humanity, from cross-pollinating flowers and making…
50 Shades of Grey Cars: 2018 Vehicles Available in Sexy Silver Hues
Are you in the mood for something… scandalous? Refined, yet harboring a dark side that wants to thrill you? Give into temptation and feast your eyes on these sensual bodies. We’re…
Presidents Day Sale Sees Discount on 2014 GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado
2014 GMC Sierra Are you in the market for a new pickup truck and heavily considering a General Motors (Chevrolet/GMC) model? Well, February might just be the time to strike,…
KOR: Keep on Rollin' Dice Game Review
I love sitting around the dinner table with my family after a big meal and throwing dice around before everyone goes their separate ways. Playing simple yet high-risk, cheer-inducing games…
Fact or Myth: Can Your Car Battery Freeze When It's Cold Outside?
As temperatures continue to drop and sheets of ice of glaze the streets, you obviously would prefer to stay in bed than venture outdoors. But, unfortunately, you have to hit the…
Galhotra Confirms No Bronco Debut in 2019, Hints at 'True to Its Roots' Design
Ford North America President Kumar Galhotra was a guest speaker at Wednesday’s 43rd annual Automotive News World Congress in Detroit, and he took the opportunity to elaborate on Ford’s future design…
Chryslers on Camera: 5 Films Starring the American Car Brand
Movies are a great medium for showcasing actors’ talents, translating written stories into visuals, and allowing audiences to escape into another world for a bit. However, movies are also perfect for…
Hydrogen vs. Electric Cars: Which Is Better?
With electric cars being favored in news as the fast-approaching car of the future, it’s easy to forget about cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Now that electric cars have…
New Animal Crossing Decor Theme Caters to Corvette Fans
Corvette-badged items have finally made their way into Animal Crossing world Photo: General Motors If you’re a gearhead who also likes Animal Crossing, you now have one more reason to…
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As the world prepares for a new James Bond, I propose something radical: let the superspy drive a Corvette instead of an Aston Martin. James Bond might have met his…
When the Worst Happens: What to Do in a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycles at the Honda Heritage Center On a tropical island, sometimes the only mode of transportation available is a motorcycle. A lot of tourists and locals alike enjoy the fresh…
Mazda Will Run Miata in the 24 Hours Nurburgring
Thanks to the partnership between Mazda Motor Corporation and JOTA Sport, there will be a Mazda MX-5 Miata in the 24 Hours Nurburgring endurance race this year. The entry of…
