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…
Cars Run Longer Now, but Their Interiors Aren't Keeping Up
Automakers are working to devise car interiors that last as long as engines and other components Photo: Buick Compared to vehicles from previous generations, your car’s engine is likely to…
Is It Wise to Buy an Electric or Hybrid Accessible Van?
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Photo: FCA As the automotive industry continues transitioning from outdated fossil fuels to environmentally conscious, renewable energy, more vehicles are being manufactured with hybrid and all-electric…
How To Make a Drive-in Movie Theater at Home
A drive-in movie theater Photo: distelAPPArath (Pixabay) via CC If you’re looking for a new way to add some excitement to an at-home movie night, make your own drive-in movie…
DIY Maintenance for Your Vehicle
Owning a Jeep or truck with suspension parts comes with a fair amount of responsibility. Far too many drivers overlook routine maintenance, which will wear down your vehicle over time.…
Lewis Hamilton Named UK’s Most Influential Black Person
Photo: Ennoti via CC Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has been named the U.K.’s most influential Black person after he set a record-breaking year in the sport while campaigning against…
Back by Popular Demand: Ford Confirms 2020 Mustang Bullitt
The 2020 Mustang Bullitt carries a higher price tag at $1,215 Photo: Ford Motor Company Are you eager to get your hands on all 480 horsepower of the Ford Mustang Bullitt…
How to Safely Navigate Dangerous Driving Situations
With a few strategies, you can stay calm and safe in dangerous roadside situations Photo: stux via Pixabay Even the safest of drivers can find themselves in awkward, hazardous scenarios.…
Infographic: Batmobiles Through the Years
With the upcoming release of The Lego Batman Movie, we thought we’d take a look at some infamous Batmobiles that have made appearances in television and film throughout the years.…
Killer Car Movies: “The Car: Road to Revenge” (2019)
Imagine this, but killing people in a cyberpunk city of the future Photo: Pixabay via CC This Halloween, the usual scary movie monsters are taking a back seat to a…
Why You Should let a Professional Fix Your Car Body Damage
When you’re involved in a car accident, you may consider repairing the damage yourself to save money. But trying to repair a car by yourself can turn out to be…
4 More Car Maintenance Myths
Recently, we debunked some car-care myths about car washes, premium gas, and using the AC system. Here are a few more myths and their rebuttals so you can successfully navigate…
An Average, Terrified New Yorker Reviews the Ecto-1
(Read in your best New Yorker accent) This past Friday, a slithering two ton beast that seemed to be neither totally flora nor fauna suddenly appeared on the court at…
4 Reasons to Retire in an RV
Photo: Blake Wisz | Unsplash There are lots of reasons to own a recreational vehicle, and even better ones to retire in one. When the road to retirement ends, start…
Solid Rubber to Steel Bands: A Brief History of Tires
Modern tires have come a long way, and certainly didn’t start like they are today. No, the story of the modern tire began around 150 years ago (in Scotland, of…
A Refresher Course in Child Passenger Safety
Car seats have a consistent track record for keeping young passengers safe. Photo: Pixnio September 17th-23rd is National Child Passenger Safety Week. Whether you have children of your own to…
Director of Ghostbusters Reboot Unveils New Ecto-1 Photo
The New Ecto-1 Ghostbusters car was announced today by director Paul Feig via Twitter The times, they are a’changing, and that means that in this topsy-turvy world of ours, we’ll…
Upholstery Options Beyond Leather and Fabric
Leather and fabric are probably the two most popular options for car seats, but they are not the only materials in town. If you are tired of scratchy fabric or…
Bad Driving in Video Games: Lap 2
Photo: Pxfuel via CC Earlier this year, I wrote a story about three games with absolutely horrendous driving segments. Among the three titles I highlighted was Ty the Tasmanian Tiger…
Consider a Business Fleet To Compete with Amazon
Photo: Nissan In an effort to promote its fleet of vehicles for small businesses, the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi Alliance conducted a study of small- and medium-sized businesses to see if they’re ready…
AAA Links an Overreliance on Driver-Assist Tech With Distracted Driving
As useful as advanced safety systems are for increasing driver awareness, sometimes they can do just the opposite. In fact, a new AAA study indicates a connection between long-term use…
Rumor: Corvette Stingray Could Go Electric by 2023
Is the Stingray going electric? The rumor mill says yes! Photo: Chevrolet While Chevrolet is best known for its performance cars and sturdy trucks, it’s also made a name for…
Great Car Moments in Film: ‘The Invisible Man’ (1933)
Can you spot the invisible man in this photo? He’s there. Trust me… Photo: Bogdan Stepniak via CC It goes without saying that cars and movies go together like chocolate…
Chevy Reveals Two New Concept Vehicles…in Thailand
While we were all busy watching Chevrolet reveal the Camaro ZL1 (and attempt to hide the convertible version from our own Patrick Grieve), Chevrolet had another reveal halfway around the…
What Does It Mean to Bleed Brakes?
Bleeding the brakes is important to keep this system in great shape When it comes to brake maintenance, you’re probably familiar with the importance of replacing the brake pads. You…
Mazda2 Wins Good Design Award & Becomes Thailand's First Diesel Car
Mazda is setting eco-friendly trends in its own way in the eastern hemisphere. Having just won the 2014 Good Design Award from Japan’s Institute of Design promotion (as the Mazda Demio), the…
Chevrolet Complete Care Rolled Out in Thailand
Today Chevrolet announced the launch of Chevrolet Complete Care in Thailand. The program is designed to provide assistance, repairs, and more during the complete lifetime of a customer’s Chevy vehicle.…
