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…
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…
