Here’s the Details of the New Altima SR Trims
In addition to the redesign, Nissan has added two new “sport” trims to its flagship sedan, the Nissan Altima. However, Nissan didn’t just want to pay lip service to making…
Dogs May Be Better at Safely Navigating City Streets than People
As most dog lovers suspected, dogs might be smarter than people after all. Driving in the city is stressful 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Traffic congestion is…
Can Cars Be Considered Works of Art?
The debate over what is considered art has covered everything from video games to buildings to software — pretty much anything that has a design. That discussion can easily extend…
Chevy Plans to Fight Breast Cancer for the Fourth Year Straight
While to many October means haunted hayrides and DVRing Hocus Pocus to watch next weekend, the month also stands for breast cancer awareness. For the fourth year running, Chevy plans…
Which Cars Are Offered in the Color Pink?
Big Pink from the San Fran Mission District Photo: Todd Lappin via CC Whether you want to show off your support of breast cancer awareness/treatment efforts, or you just have…
Flying Cars Aren't Here Yet, But This Company Wants to Race Them Anyway
We have written a little bit about flying cars here on The News Wheel. Several companies such as Terrafugia and AeroMobil have boasted nearly finished or production-ready models. Others, like…
Ford's August Sales Reach Nine-Year High
2015 Ford F-150 Ford posted its best August sales mark in nine years last month, moving a total of 225,601 vehicles for the Ford brand and 234,237 vehicles overall (including…
A Taste of the 20th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise
The 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat made its public debut at the 20th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Last weekend marked the 20th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise just outside of Detroit…
The Chevy Camaro Celebrates its 50th at Woodward Dream Cruise [VIDEO]
Detroit hosted the 2016 Woodward Dream Cruise this past weekend, with the annual event once again attracting the cool cars and hot weather people have come to expect. This year,…
A Manhattan Reminder to Safeguard Your Items When Unpacking Your Car
The worst possible place to put your violin case down while you’re unpacking your vehicle. Photo: FiddlerShop Most of us know that musical instruments are vulnerable to chilly temperatures, so…
Role Reversal: Sierra Club Sues EPA over Failed Ethanol Fuel Reports
It is probably safe to say that in the wake of President Donald Trump’s nomination of Scott Pruitt as administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, environmental groups are not happy—not…
Chevy Bolt EV Gets Extended Range for 2020 Model Year
version The 2020 Chevy Bolt EV will boast an extended range from the previous model year. It will also offer two new colors. Here’s a brief overview of these exciting…
Woodward Dream Cruise Returns Aug. 21
The classic Ford Bronco (and the all-new one) will be a big part of the 2021 Woodward Dream Cruise Photo: Ford The Woodward Dream Cruise is back for its 26th…
Next-Generation Prius Design to be Revolutionary? Maybe So.
Award-Winning 2013 Toyota Prius We can expect a redesign for the award-winning Toyota Prius sometime in early 2015, but what does the Japanese automaker have in store for the next-generation…
U.S. Justice Department Preparing to Sue FCA Over Emissions Scandal
The Justice Department might be taking FCA to court very soon FCA is quickly learning what Shakespeare meant when he wrote, “When sorrows come, they come not single spies, but in…
Is VW Committing to Electric Cars?
Last month it seemed as if Volkswagen was throwing its support behind Biofuel with Shell, resisting the global march towards electric vehicles. Recent comments made by VW’s head of sales…
Chevrolet Certified Service Rescue Squad Plays Babysitter at Woodward
The Chevrolet Certified Service Rescue Squad will have six Silverados at Woodward. ©GM This weekend marks the 2014 Woodward Dream Cruise on Woodward Avenue in Detroit, when car enthusiasts across…
How to Escape from a Submerged Vehicle
Photo: jyllish Maybe you’re playing The Worst-Case Scenario board game and you start mentally enacting the steps needed to extricate yourself from a car that’s underwater. Maybe this is just…
Honda’s 150-MPH Mean Mower V2 Mows the Duke’s Lawn at Goodwood
The Mean Mower V2 will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, but before that happens, Honda put the mower to work by trimming the lawn at the…
Road Trip 101: Where to Buy Paper Maps
Photo: Raw Pixel In the digital age, most people have sworn off using paper maps in favor of high-tech, built-in GPS systems. But if you’re taking a long road trip,…
What is PMPG and How Does It Work?
Find out what PMPG (passenger miles per gallon) is and how it’s calculated When we think of vehicles and their efficiency, it is usually in terms of miles per gallon…
App Review: LA Auto Show Eyecons Game Puts Your Matching Skills to the Test
What’s more fun than going to a national automotive show and seeing the latest, greatest vehicles from around the world on display? Not much…but playing a fun mobile game might…
What's the Difference Between 4×4 and 4WD?
If you’ve ever heard people talk about off-road vehicles, you’ve probably heard the term 4×4 (four-by-four). And if you’ve ever shopped for a car, you’ve probably heard of 4WD (four-wheel…
Photo Finish: 1957 Chevy Bel Air
The eternal classic, 1957 Chevy Bel Air This model is your typical vision of a ‘classic car’. It has all of the elements of design to place it right smack-dab…
GM Increases Accident Tally to 47
General Motors told federal regulators on Friday that the number accidents related to ignition switch defects is 47 and not 32 as they had previously told NHTSA. GM is otherwise…
