Real-Life Mario Kart Racing Comes to Ohio
Mario Kart fans in Ohio will be thrilled to hear of a new event set for next year. Mushroom Rally, a traveling go-kart race event, is scheduled to arrive in Cincinnati…
How to Avoid the Dangers of Distracted Driving
Photo: The News Wheel Whether or not you’re an experienced driver, you should understand that accidents can happen anywhere and anytime. You might be driving perfectly attentively and practicing safe…
New South Wales to Install Cameras to Curb Distracted Driving
Australians aren’t joking around when it comes to texting while behind the wheel. New South Wales plans to install 45 AI-enhanced cameras on main roads by December. According to The…
Formula One: Aero Development War is in Full Force
One of the elements of Formula One that makes the sport so appealing from a technical perspective is the almost absurd level of development throughout the course of a season.…
Chevy Blazer Earns Best New Midsize SUV Award
2020 Chevrolet Blazer in Kinetic Blue Metallic Photo: Chevrolet The well-equipped 2020 Chevrolet Blazer has been named the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Best New Midsize SUV (two rows). The award is…
Was Elon Musk Right? Facebook Shuts Down Artificial Intelligence After It Creates Its Own Language
Photo via Oninnovaion Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have been head-to-head in the news lately with opposing views about Artificial Intelligence (AI). While Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, is enthusiastic about…
First Production 2017 Corvette Grand Sport to be Auctioned Off for Charity
The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport General Motors has announced that the first retail production 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Collector’s Edition will be auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson at 6 pm on…
Second-Gen Volt to Receive New Voltec EREV Propulsion System
Chevrolet yesterday announced that its second-generation electric Volt would benefit from an all-new Voltec EREV propulsion system that will be built using data collected from drivers of current Volts. (EREV,…
Black Ice Creates Top Danger for Winter Driving
Winter driving is dangerous — low temperatures threaten your vehicle’s dependability; snow makes driving slippery and slow; and black ice can make you lose complete control. And unlike low temperatures,…
Orders Open for Diesel-powered 2021 Colorado and Canyon
The new 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel Photo: Chevrolet As the second half of 2020 begins, General Motors’ recovery from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is continuing. Thanks to extra precautions and…
Tips and Tricks for Drawing a Car
Here at The News Wheel, we like to channel our creative brains on a regular basis. While bringing you automotive news helps sharpen our writing skills, every so often we have…
Maserati’s 2023 Roadmap
Photo: Maserati Maserati has been flying somewhat under the radar recently, but the Italian luxury automaker has big plans for the future. Last year, it had laid out a roadmap…
Is the Autonomous Car Revolution Upon Us?
Will we see the autonomous car revolution in 2019? Probably not. Don’t get us wrong; we’re excited about autonomous vehicles, too. A slew of articles and news releases about new…
What Canadians Need to Know About Driving in the U.S.
Photo: The News Wheel The United States and Canada share a number of driving laws and customs, but there are some significant differences between the countries. Here’s a quick and…
Parking Was the Biggest Expense for Vehicle Owners in 2017
When you’re putting together your budget for car ownership, things like car payments, insurance, and gas probably come to mind as the most obvious monthly costs. But, as it turns out, parking…
Lamborghini Huracán Converted into World’s Fastest Camera Car
Meet the “Huracam,” a Lamborghini Huracán converted into the world’s fastest camera car by Incline Dynamic Outlet, a company best known for its top aerial cinematography. It’s also ridiculously expensive.…
NHTSA Will Put Crash-Test Dummies in Backseats Thanks to Uber, Lyft
Crash-test dummies will soon be sitting in the backseat during NHTSA crash tests The automotive safety industry has come a long way since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…
How to Get Your Car Out of the Mud
What mud? I don’t see any mud. Photo: Joost J. Bakker via CC Getting your vehicle stuck in the mud can be frustrating. Knowing the right way to free your…
Spring Salvaging: How to Turn Old Car Parts into Gardening Items
Grow your greenery in this gas-guzzler Photo: Jocelyn Kinghorn via cc/Flickr It’s almost springtime, and you’re probably eyeing your garden, mulling over the work you have ahead of you to…
Cobra Jet Book Review: A Fascinating Chronicle of Ford's 428 Legacy
Photo: The News Wheel Today, we know Ford’s performance capabilities through the Mustang’s legendary reputation and its famous iterations like the Shelby GT500. However, Ford wasn’t always a “cool” brand…
Best Ways to Remove Frost from Your Car's Windshield & Windows
Your neighborhood might not receive the same wet, heavy snowfall that other regions do up north or close to bodies of water. But, your car may be plagued by a…
Plug-in Sales Update: Model 3 Leads Charge, Followed By Prius Prime and Bolt EV
Plug-in vehicles have continued their rising trend, marking the 29th month in a row of year-over-year sales gains. This was led by the Tesla Model 3 with an estimated 2,485…
Are Millennials Shunning Cars Because They Don’t Value Being Alone?
Millennials Shunning Cars: “Why drive anywhere when I can take these selfies from the comfort of my own home?” Source: Ryan Hyde, CC Last week, researchers at the Public Interest…
Congress Extends Tax Breaks for Electric-Car Owners, Motor Speedways
Photo: byronv2 Electric car owners and motor speedways were treated to a feast of tax breaks in a $400 billion spending bill passed by Congress earlier in February. Most of…
What's the Difference Between a Street and an Avenue?
What makes your street, well, a street? Photo: Joe Mabel Take a moment to think of the name of the road you live on. Or is it even a road?…
