FordPass Rewards Launches in Canada
The FordPass Rewards program has launched in Canada Photo: Ford The FordPass Rewards program is officially rolling out in Canada, giving customers the chance to earn points to put toward…
Chevy Plans to Discontinue Two Popular Corvette Color Options
The Laguna Blue color option seen on this 2014 Corvette C7 will not be offered past April Photo: © Cara The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette comes with just about every feature…
Snowed-in Drivers: Dig Out Your Exhaust Pipe First
Further tragedies have been striking in the aftermath of last weekend’s massive snow storm as people are starting up their snow-encased cars, only to have the car’s cabin fill with…
Uber to Use Cell Phone Data to Monitor Drivers
Photo: Julien GONG Min Put on your tin-foil hats and mutter about how you don’t trust the corporations, everyone, because Uber, the ride-hailing app, is considering using your smartphone’s gyrometer…
Cadillac’s Future Plans Do Not Include the ELR Coupe
If only sales of the ELR matched the vehicle’s striking good looks Photo: © General Motors If you’ve considered buying a Cadillac ELR, then you’ll need to move a little…
Chevy Offers 4 New Packages to Customize Your 2021 Camaro
Photo: Chevrolet If you’re looking to put your personal spin on a new sports car, the 2021 Camaro just might be the vehicle for you. The new model’s order guide…
Trim Levels on the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado
2020 Chevrolet Silverado High Country Photo: Chevrolet With so many ways to customize your truck, the Silverado has earned its spot among America’s favorite pickup trucks. Here’s a look at…
Good Samaritans Save Truck Driver in Blizzard
Road conditions during last weekend’s blizzard were truly treacherous, but still there were motorists on the roadways. When one tractor trailer veered off the side of the road on Friday…
New Titan XD Accessories Ready For Adventure
The award-winning Nissan Titan XD is ready to conquer the world right off of the assembly line, but a few extra accessories to make the truck even more adventurous can’t…
Top Gear Host Chris Evans Already Contemplating Quitting Show
Top Gear is back, and it’s officially on the struggle bus. After the departure of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May from the beloved show, everyone was a bit…
Snow Pile With Wheels Ticketed in Ontario
FYI this is not how you clean off a car After a winter storm, the last thing anyone really wants to do is brush off their car. However, a car…
Car Date Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day dates often center around dinner, dancing, or a movie. Unfortunately, these things may not be possible due to pandemic restrictions. And, even if things change in the near…
Arkansas Police Department Replaces Fleet with Camry Hybrids
The 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid There are some cars that just look like they are made to be police cars. Models like the Ford Crown Victoria, Chevy Impala, and Dodge…
3 Chevy Models Named Fastest Cars Under $30K
The 2021 Silverado 1500 Photo: Chevrolet U.S. News & World Report has created a list of the “30 Fastest Cars Under $30K in 2021” to show that you don’t have…
Family Saves Piglet from Side of Road During Snowstorm
Wee Wee the piglet was rescued from the frozen roadside by a family in Maryland A poor little piggy was stranded on the side of a road after he fell…
Yet Another Cheese Heist Wracks the Nation
People do crazy things for cheese Photo: Alpha In this day and age, thanks to our law enforcement agents, we don’t have legendary criminals like John Dillinger running around. For…
Bari Musawwir, Monster Jam’s First African-American Driver, Aims to Inspire
Bari in his current Monster Jam truck, Zombie Bari Musawwir isn’t like most monster truck drivers. Rather than having a background in motorsports, Bari was discovered due to his advanced…
East Coast Snowpocalypse Shows Even the Best Drivers Can’t Fight Snow
Multiple feet of snow have blanketed the East Coast, and Washington, DC’s best drivers are even struggling to handle it Over the past few days, the East Coast has been…
Washington, DC Roads Lock Up Ahead of Storm
Not even Waze will get you out of this mess The weather story of the week is the impending snowstorm ready to unleash its wrath on the East Coast. Washington,…
Experts Recommend Charging Your Electric Car at Off-Peak Times
While investing in an electric vehicle is a sure-fire way to help benefit the environment, there’s definitely a few practical things you can do to amplify the eco-friendly impact your vehicle…
Car-Sploitation Movie Spotlight: ‘Firebird 2015 A.D.’ (1981)
This movie may have missed the mark on its 2015 vehicle-related predictions… Photo: Juhu via CC In the arena of exploitation cinema, there is no genre that hasn’t been tapped.…
How to Remove Road Salt Stains from Your Car’s Carpet & Floor Mats
Photo: The News Wheel As winter arrives and salt trucks start making their rounds through your neighborhood, you’ll have to deal with road salt on the ground. It’s nearly impossible…
‘Automan’: The 80s Superhero You’ve Never Heard Of
A superhero. His glowy car. And lots of glowy special effects. But we promise, its not Tron… Photo: Pixabay via CC The 1980s were truly a golden age of entertaining…
2 FCA Models Rank in KBB's List of 10 Coolest Cars for 2021
2021 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shaker Widebody Photo: FCA Thrilling performance and adventure-ready DNA are just two reasons why the 2021 Dodge Challenger and 2021 Jeep Wrangler, respectively, made…
Dayton Body Shop Brings the Caped Crusader to the Community with a Batmobile
The sound of an engine echoes through the streets. Like thunder, the engine’s roar serves as a forerunner to the sight that soon appears. Whipping around the corner like a…
Will Bumper Stickers Ruin Your Car's Paint?
Bumper stickers are all the rage these days. Whether it’s to show off your political viewpoints, your family tree, or just to celebrate some of the things you love, bumper…
New Bond Film Reportedly Crashed $37 Million Worth of Supercars
The Aston Martin DB10 that James Bond will be seen driving in the new film Spectre For the new James Bond film Spectre, Aston Martin built only 10 DB10 sport…
Japanese Drivers Apparently Flash Their Hazard Lights To Say Thank You
When driving, it becomes really difficult for people to directly communicate with one another – in fact, a lot of the rules of the road are meant to circumvent the…
Today in Automotive History: 1934 NY Taxi Riots
The Big Apple in all its Depression-era glory Photo: Richard via CC It’s hard not to think of taxis when thinking about New York City. The yellow cabs are practically…
Specs Revealed for the 2021 Mazda3 Turbo Engine
Photo: Mazda It’s official — the beloved Mazda3 is about to get even better. Earlier this year, we reported that the Mazda 3 was rumored to be getting a turbo…
NYC Considers Cap on New Ride-Share Vehicle Licenses to Help Taxi Industry
Photo: Gratisography As ride-shares continue to surge in popularity, the public is starting to turn its attention to the struggling taxi industry. Ride-share services are wonderfully convenient. However, it’s a…
Chevy Tahoe Named to Autotrader’s Best New Cars for 2021
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Photo: Chevrolet If you are in the market for a 2021 model, you might want to take a closer look at the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. According to…
How to Choose a First Car for your Teen
How do you decide which car is best for your new driver? Ask any teenage close to the legal driving age how many days they have until they can finally…
Covers That Obscure License Plates Are Against the Law
If you’ve ever been behind a car with a license plate that’s obscured by a tinted cover, you’ve probably wondered, 1) Why is this necessary? And 2) Is this even…
How to Preserve Your Vehicle's Fuel Efficiency in Winter
To combat the stress of cold temperatures, your car has to work harder by demanding more power for its systems, which drains fuel from the tank at a quicker rate.…
Things to Remember When Driving in Canada
A road trip through Canada will reveal the country’s majestic, natural beauty. From prairies and lakeshores to mountains, the vistas in Canada will be varied yet equally stunning on your…
Survey: Road Trips Are Happy Moments for Americans
Summer road trip Photo: Avinash Patel via Pexels 2020 has thrown all of us a loop, but road trips managed to provide Americans with their happiest moments this summer. Developed…
GM Makes New Workplace Safety Technology Publicly Available
The latest GM innovations for workplace safety Photo: General Motors To protect its employees during the coronavirus pandemic, General Motors has developed new workplace safety technology. Better yet, the automaker…
Elon Musk and Johnny Depp Pulled Over for Speeding in a Model S
“We were somewhere around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the adrenaline began to take hold. I remember saying something like “I feel a bit lightheaded; maybe you…
What Are the Benefits of Synthetic Oil?
Oil changes are a key component of routine car care If you’ve ever browsed for engine oil at your local repair shop, you may have noticed those expensive containers of…
Car-Ban-Apalooza Comes to Mexico City as Ozone Levels Reach 14-Year High
Thanks to unusual weather patterns, it seems that air pollution has come to a head in the past year, with people finally getting fed up with factories and vehicles belching…
Denmark to Destroy Danish Air Supply and EV Market
While the world recoils at Volkswagen’s cheating, dirty diesel cars, Denmark has fallen off the green vehicle bandwagon. Hard. Previously, Denmark had striven to make electric vehicles more attractive to…
Chinese Air Pollution Critical: How Will the World’s Biggest Car Market Deal With Its Smog?
Image: Lei Han China is in a bad way, you guys. We have talked for a long time about how bad the Chinese air pollution, especially that in Beijing, has…
China Considers Picking Up California-Style Electric Vehicle Rules
If you know much about how electric cars, you know that, no matter who makes the EV, it will go on sale first in California (or possibly almost exclusively, in…
20 Best Car-Themed Baby Names for Gearhead Parents
“I still can’t believe you let Dad name me “Hemi.” Being a parent–and giving birth to a child–is an incalculable amount of work. So it’s your prerogative to give your child…
Portuguese Grand Prix Returns to 2021 F1 Season
Nigel Mansell heading to his last career F1 win at the 1990 Portuguese Grand Prix Photo: United Autosports via CC Formula 1 has agreed to bring back the Portuguese Grand…
What Type of Oil Does My Car Need?
Photo: RobinHiggins Step inside any auto parts store and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of engine oil varieties. From deciphering the numbers on the label to understanding…
Switch to High-Mileage Synthetic Oil to Maintain Older Engines
Photo: The News Wheel If your car has some miles on it — we’re talking in the six figures — you’ve most likely been diligent about regular oil changes. If…
Warming Up Your Car Before Work is Illegal in Ohio
Photo: Pexels With the next polar vortex making its way through the state of Ohio, our entire staff at The News Wheel has been complaining about the freezing morning temperatures…
Debunked: 7 Outdated Car Myths You Shouldn't Believe
In the past decade, the automotive industry has made huge leaps forward in technology and design. Now that you’re driving in the 21st century, it’s time to update your understanding…
