Review of SimplyFun's 'Drive: The Classic Automobile Collecting Game'
Tabletop gaming has become a massive market recently as tens of thousands of new titles are hitting the shelves each year. While many of these are highly-immersive strategy simulations that will…
Israeli Startup Wants to Use Phone Tracing to Keep Pedestrians Safe
Viziblezone is just one of the startups seeking to make self-driving cars safer for pedestrians Photo: Free-Photos via Pixabay Pedestrian protection is a key concern when it comes to driverless…
The Story of Canada’s First Electric Car
An 1896 photo of the Fetherstonhaugh electric car Photo: Wikimedia Commons Electric vehicles might be the future of transportation, but they’ve also been around for a very long time. In…
The History of Autobahn
The Autobahn has its roots in 1920s racing When you think of the German Autobahn, it’s likely you think of a lead foot’s dream complete with high speed, flashing lights,…
[VIDEO] Volvo’s Braking System Stops 40-Ton Semi in Seconds
Volvo is known for its commitment to making the road a safer place, as was made apparent by the Swedish automaker’s Vision 2020 commitment, which aims to have no deaths…
1970 Chevelle SS Cameos on Mad Men Finale
A 1970 Chevelle SS is a blur in the opening shot of last night’s Mad Men series finale Last night, AMC aired the final episode of Mad Men, a seminal…
Dan Booth Named President of Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America
This is the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. This is not Dan Booth, who was named President of MMCA on Tuesday Today is Election Day, and so there will likely be a…
German Courts Decide to Take a Week To Mull Over Diesel Bans
Image: Hernán Piñera Automakers in Europe have been holding their collective breath lately as their diesel vehicle sales stood in the balance of a German court decision – a court…
GM Address Child Vehicle Safety Tips All Parents Should Know
In a recent Fast Lane blog post, GM covered five core child vehicle safety tips that all parents need to know. The automaker chose the summer to cover these child…
Dean Ambrose Drives Ambulance to Raw, Issues Wrestlemania Challenge to Brock Lesnar
Earlier this afternoon, Brock Lesnar sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe and a very clear message to a formidable foe when he viciously attacked Dean Ambrose in the parking area…
Barra to Testify Before House Oversight Committee On April 1
GM CEO Mary Barra will testify before the US House Energy and Commerce Committee on April 1st. On April Fools Day, Mary Barra and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…
GM Wants You To Ignore Four-Cylinder Silverado EPA Rating
Chevrolet’s 2019 Silverado has a fairly unique powertrain for the new generation: a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder. When it first learned the engine’s EPA rating, it talked about how its engine…
Chevy Volt Takes Green Car of the Year Award (This Time in Canada)
Back when the first Chevy Volt rolled onto the road, it was met with mixed reviews, with critics pointing out the car’s limited fuel choices, unintuitive dashboard, and more limited…
What to Look for When Buying a Second-Hand Car
If you’re in the market for a car, you’ll first need to decide whether you want to buy new or used. Both have their pros and cons, but buying a…
New Child Seat Guidelines Aim to Keep Kids Safer on the Road
Even as automotive safety technology advances, riding in a car is still a risky business. You might be (or think you are) the world’s most perfect driver, but you can’t guarantee…
Chevy Introduces myChevrolet App for Apple Watch
Chevrolet announced today that it is making the myChevrolet app available on the Apple Watch, giving owners another way to remotely start and stop their vehicle, lock and unlock their…
Automakers Invest in Luxury Trucks as the Segment Rapidly Grows
The number of luxury pickup trucks is on the rise When most motorists envision a luxury vehicle, a sophisticated sedan or SUV probably comes to mind. The automotive world is changing,…
Luxury Trucks Boost Average Transaction Prices for GM
America’s appetite for larger and fancier trucks is boosting profits for GM Photo: GMC Historically, pickup trucks have been regarded as working-class vehicles. In many ways, they still are. However,…
Burt Reynolds Auctioning Stuff, Including Smokey and the Bandit Car
You have the chance to obtain a Trans Am that looks just like this one! Photo: Ntcrwler via CC James Bond’s Aston Martin. Starsky and Hutch‘s Gran Torino. The Dukes…
Michigan Driver Attempts to Dash by a Speed Trap, Rolls Vehicle
Couple of things not to do:Drive 85/70 on M 14. Try to jump off at at the Beck Road Exit to avoid the trooper by cutting across lanes of traffic.…
Kia’s Dancing Hamsters Return in Newest Soul Ad Campaign
The hamsters are back and funkier than ever before Kia’s fun-loving hamsters (or, as we like to call them here at The News Wheel, Kamsters—or in some cases, criminals) are…
How to Keep Babies Calm and Entertained in the Car
You might think that there’s nothing much to celebrate on the second day of May but you’d be wrong. May 2 is known as Baby Day! Whether you have a…
Speeding and Distracted Driving Are Among the Top Causes of Dangerous Accidents Involving Teenage Drivers
Dangerous driving habits are leading to more teens involved in fatal accidents The time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day has been repeatedly dubbed the “100 Deadliest Days,” due…
What Car Does Bill Murray Drive in the Movie 'Groundhog Day'?
The Phils go for a drive in a stolen truck Photo: Columbia Pictures There’s a lot to love about February 2nd. Apart from it being my birthday (woohoo!) and giving…
The Best Cars in Cyberpunk 2077
Photo: Alex Carmichael via CC For all of its flaws, Cyberpunk 2077 is an incredibly beautiful and detailed game, especially when it comes to the cars. The game features more…
