Best Mobile Racing Games to Play on Your Phone
Photo: The News Wheel If you love playing video games, it’s a good idea to have one on your phone that you can play whenever you have spare time. There are…
2018 Canadian GP: Vettel Wins Comfortably as McLaren Disappoints
Historically, the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve rarely fails to produce an exciting Canadian Grand Prix, but unfortunately the exception was in full effect this time around. As so frequently seems to…
Average Monthly Auto Loan Payments Reach a New High of $523
The monthly auto bill is more expensive than ever for most consumers Earlier this month, The News Wheel reported that the number of 96-month auto loans was on the rise.…
Hamilton Ties Schumacher Record at 2020 Eifel Grand Prix
Photo: Matt via CC Lewis Hamilton won the 2020 Eifel Grand Prix, tying Michael Schumacher’s record of 91 wins in Formula 1. He finished a few seconds ahead of Max…
Joy Falotico Named 2019 Automotive Marketer of the Year
Lincoln President Joy Falotico Photo: Ford/Perry Photo LTD Lincoln Motor Company President and Ford Motor Company Chief Marketing Officer Joy Falotico earned the title of 2019 Automotive Marketer of the…
Gourmet Tailgate: The Grill Iron Highlights for October
Take a big bite out of Tastemade’s new The Grill Iron series with our culinary highlights Photo: Tastemade As part of Hyundai’s #ThisIsLoyalty effort to promote NCAA Football this season, the…
When Celebrity Car Endorsements Take a Wrong Turn
At some point in your life, you’ll think about getting a new car. Whether it’s because you’re tired of investing in replacing the same rundown parts, you simply want to…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in St. Louis, Missouri
Getting around in St. Louis: The cityscape at night Photo: Daniel Schwen St. Louis is a city and major port in Missouri, also known as the “Gateway to the West.”…
4 Weird Roadside Attractions in Missouri
Photo: Nick Youngson If you’ll be traveling through the Show-Me State this spring or summer, you might be planning on visiting popular sites like the St. Louis Gateway Arch, Missouri…
What Is the Rust Belt, & How Did It Get Its Name?
GM’s Detroit-Hamtrack plant You’ve probably heard historians, news outlets, or even your parents mention the Rust Belt at some point. It’s a common term for Baby Boomers, but not everyone…
New Zealander Fixes Traffic Problem With Spray Paint
If you have a complaint about the roadways, most of us just contact our municipality or the Department of Transportation to get them fixed. We then sit back and count…
Should I Rent a Wheelchair Van for My Temporary Injury?
A wheelchair-accessible van provides long-term transportation solutions to people who use wheelchairs. But what if you’re only temporarily using a wheelchair due to a leg, back, or hip injury? Does…
GM Launches a New Collision Repair Network
GM is helping drivers pick up the pieces after an on-road collision The aftermath of a vehicular collision is one of the most stress-inducing experiences that any driver can face.…
Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for April 2019
What do the major streaming services have in store for car lovers in April? Here’s a look at some of the month’s significant new additions on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu…
GM Sales Rise 4 Percent in First Quarter
The Buick Encore GX Photo: Buick General Motors started 2021 on a positive note, posting a solid 4 percent sales increase for the first quarter. The news was even better…
Nissan's Smyrna Plant Receives Recognition From EPA
Nissan’s manufacturing complex in Smyrna, Tennessee, was recently recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as one of the top 70 Energy Star certified plants in the country. The Nissan plant…
Vehicle Technologies To Help You Brave the Cold
Braving cold temperatures, falling snow, and frigid conditions takes a lot of willpower. Who wouldn’t rather stay inside when the thermostat is frozen? But alas, life, work, and family responsibilities…
The Fascinating, Futuristic Cars of Black Mirror
As a thoughtful, haunting product of speculative fiction, Black Mirror contemplates our increasingly troublesome connection to technology. Even though episodes focus on the social and personal dilemmas of characters, their situations…
Happy Birthday, A.A. Milne (and Winnie the Pooh)
Photo: Disney January 18th marks the birthday of A.A. Milne, author who crafted the world of the Hundred-Acre Wood as well as it’s endearing animal characters. Although it’s been almost 100…
2014 Malibu’s 5-Star Safety Rating
2014 Malibu’s 5-star Safety The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu has earned the highest-possible 5-star Overall Vehicle Score as part of its…
Review: Seismic Asphalt & Paving Co. Makes Road Construction a Game
Photo: The News Wheel Highways are seemingly always under construction, especially in California where earthquakes abound due to the San Andreas fault. It’s a pain for commuters, but it’s good…
Cadillac’s April Retail Sales Climb 12 Percent
The 2015 Cadillac Escalade’s stunning performance in its first month greatly boosted Cadillac’s April retail sales. Cadillac’s April retail sales here in the United States saw a significant boost, according…
Corvette, Silverado Named Car and Truck of the Year
There’s something bright, shiny and new under Chevrolet’s Christmas tree today and it’s not a present—it’s an award. Detroit Free Press has named the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette and Silverado its…
Surge in SUVs in China Attributed to Fear of Road Rage
Chinese highways are growing busier and busier, leading many to buy SUVs to protect themselves against road rage accidents A study released by Sanford C. Bernstein today claims that the…
Have a Super-Fast Car Charging System? The Department of Energy and $15 Million Want to Talk to You
StoreDot EV battery pack Photo: StoreDot When you talk and write a lot about electric cars (and I do), the same topics crop up over and over again like cat…
Toyota’s New Solar Roof Could Add 28 Miles of Range to Prius Plug-In
Photo: Toyota Toyota is testing a new and improved version of the solar power cells it first introduced on the Prius PHV, a Japan-exclusive variant of the popular hybrid car.…
Pixar’s ‘Onward’ In Hot Water Over Van Art
Pixar’s upcoming animated film Onward is all about fantastical creatures living in their own world that just happens to look a lot like ours (think Zootopia but more enchanted). However,…
Chevrolet's Most Powerful Models for 2019
Boasting everything from sleek sports cars to heavy-duty trucks, the Chevrolet lineup offers a wide range of powerful options. Read on for a closer look at the most spirited 2019…
GM Middle East Reports Significant Ramadan Sales Boost
Photo: © General Motors General Motors Middle East is reporting a significant boost in June for sales of its Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC product lineups. Spurred on by the holiday…
Please Don’t Play “Jeopardy” While Driving
Thanks to Drivetime, a vehicle app developer, you can now play Jeopardy while you cruise around town. While it takes some smarts to win at the famous trivia game, distracted…
500,000th Mississippi-Built Corolla Rolls off Line
The 500,000th Mississippi-built Corolla Since 2011, employees at the Toyota Mississippi facility in Blue Springs have been hard at work building brand new Corollas for the North American market. And…
Indie Band Car Seat Headrest Reminds you that Drunk Driving is Never Okay
Will Toledo on stage, telling the truth Photo: Paul Hudson Everybody knows that driving drunk a terrible idea and a major cause of car-related deaths in North America. As reported by…
Don’t Overlook Your Lights and Floor Mats in Your Road Trip Prep
Before you hit the open road for your summer family or solo road trip, you know that you should give your car a proper check-up, right? That means checking that…
What We Know About the New 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV
The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet recently unveiled new information about the upcoming 2022 Bolt EUV at the General Motors EV Day press event. The electric crossover will…
Chevrolet Middle East Breaks Two Very Specific Guinness World Records in December
How’d you close out 2017? With a cold? With a decent holiday gift haul? We’d be willing to bet that you didn’t set two Guinness World Records, which is exactly…
What to Do If Your Car Starts to Slide on Ice
With the winter months approaching rapidly, snow is beginning to fall in many parts of the country. When snow coats the roads, melts, then refreezes into ice, it can create…
Monopoly and Mario Kart Combine for Monopoly Gamer: Mario Kart Edition
Get ready to relive every Blue Shell and bankruptcy, all in one game Photo: Nintendo/Hasbro Mario Kart is one of the world’s most popular video games, while Monopoly remains one of…
Mr. Miller Steals Coors Light Truck, Runs Over Own Ankle
We all have impossible dreams—like when you were a kid, you always wanted to drive the ice cream truck, because then you would have all the ice cream you wanted.…
Driver Gives Police Fake Name; Fake Name Turns Out to Be Real Person with DUI
So, you say your name is “D.B. Cooper?” Image: Coolcaesar When it comes to trying to lie to police to get out of a ticket, generally criminals try to stick…
Reminder: Calling 911 to Report a Fake Shooting Will Not Get You Out of a Ticket
Salvador Sanchez-Buenrostro definitely did not want to get a ticket on September 17th, mostly because his license was suspended. Unfortunately for him, though, a Gresham city police officer pulled him…
Take The Pledge For National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation
With the possibility of up to 36 states throughout America facing significant water shortages this summer, the Wyland Foundation and Toyota have teamed up once again for the third annual…
Women Assaulted by Violent Man Rescued by Car Full of Clowns
Here is a scenario that could only come about from fever dreams and week-old pizza while watching old episodes of Big Comfy Couch. I can’t be the only one who…
AAA Says Blue Link Distraction Isn't Bad Compared to Others
If your parents ever told you that driving while talking on the phone is a distraction, or if you’ve seen them talking on their phones while driving and found it terrifying,…
James Corden Gets Emotional Singing “Let It Be” with Paul McCartney on Carpool Karaoke
Paul McCartney is a legend. The Beatles’ music made its way across the entire globe, influencing music as a whole and artists we hear on the radio today. James Corden…
Harry Styles and James Corden Spotted Filming Crosswalk Concert
Photo: ketou-daisuki via cc/Flickr Last week, Los Angeles drivers stopped at the red light on the intersection of Beverly and Genesee were treated to a performance. Instead of a typical…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Nashville, Tennessee
Find your way around Music City Photo: Jason Mrachina via CC The fact that Nashville, Tennessee‘s most common nickname is “Music City, USA” should tell you all you need to…
Drunk Driving Facts and Faces: A Drunk Driving Infographic
Drunk driving is indefensible. There’s really not a lot else that you can say about it. Driving drunk is an activity that should never be undertaken by anyone anywhere under…
Rumors Suggest Next-Gen Challenger and Charger Won’t Come Until 2021
The specific reason FCA decided to delay these models has yet to be revealed Things just don’t seem to be going Dodge’s way at the moment. Dodge fans who can’t…
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In case you missed it, Lego recently debuted its largest, most-detailed version of the iconic ECTO-1 vehicle from the upcoming installation of the Ghostbusters movie franchise, Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Measuring 18…
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Cadillac went all out to make its 2021 Escalade just all sorts of ridiculous when it comes to luxury, tech, and all the bona fides. But even with so much…
