Three Games With Terrible Driving Sections
Photo: Pxfuel via CC The wide and wonderful world of video games is no stranger to cars, as we’ve written about many times on The News Wheel. Some of these…
Four 2013 Chevy Models Finish First in 2016 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study
The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro LT Today the results of the 2016 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study were revealed, which was good news for the bowtie brand, as four Chevrolet vehicles…
Uber Chooses Dara Khosrowshahi of Expedia as New CEO
Photo: Phocuswright After a long, public search for a new CEO, Uber has finally made a decision; Expedia’s CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, will take on the role of CEO at Uber. Uber’s previous…
Requiem for a Highway Buddy
Photo: Dani Muchow via Pexels Driving can be both communal and isolating. Sometimes, you’ll hit the road with a loved one or the whole family, only to find them locked…
New Race Series To Take Electric SUVs Around Arctic
Maybe it would look something like this Racing enthusiasts who love electric cars are currently pretty limited in their selection. While lovers of roaring engines get a huge selection of…
History of F1 Pit Stops
Photo: United Autosport via CC Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, has decided to artificially slow down pit stops for the first time in the sport’s history. The average F1…
The Weirdest and Wildest Driving Video Games of All Time
Photo: Hiroh Satoh When it comes to cars in video games, there are a few recurring favorites that nearly everyone can name: Forza, DiRT Rally, Mario Kart, and Grand Theft…
Electric Vehicles May End Oil Dominance in Next Decade
The fall of the dominance of oil in cars may be coming sooner than you think, according to Bloomberg Business. Bloomberg basically reasons that a few things will make electric…
Toronto Residents Report Lengthier Average Commutes
Toronto residents are reporting longer commutes Photo: James Schwartz (Creative Commons 2.0) Making the trip to the office and back even more of a grind, daily commutes are getting longer…
Advertisers Target Saudi Women After Driving Decree
When anything big, good or bad, happens in the world, you’ll be sure that brands will capitalize on it. After the royal decree in Saudi Arabia allowing women drivers beginning…
'The Company Is Not Even Talking About It' – Next-Gen GT-R to Be Delayed to at Least 2020
With all of Nissan’s sedans (the Maxima, Altima, and Sentra) getting a gorgeous facelift for the 2016 year, you have to wonder—which car is going to be redesigned next? Well,…
New FCA CEO Mike Manley Set to Announce Personal Management Team by End of September
Mike Manley’s putting together a crew It’s been a little over a month since Michael Manley was named the new CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Unfortunately, shortly after he was…
UPDATE: FCA Names the Winners of the Fifth Annual “Drive for Design” Competition
The winning design, created by Davis Kunselman of Macon, Georgia Earlier this year, The News Wheel reported that FCA was holding its Fifth Annual “Drive for Design” competition. Hosted through…
Is a C8 Stingray R Special Edition on the Way?
Is a graphics package in the works for the 2021 Stingray R? Photo: Chevrolet 2020 has been a frustrating one for Corvette fans. Thanks to factory closings and endless delays,…
What Was the First Ever Car Racing Video Game?
Photo: Atari From Need for Speed to Gran Turismo to Mario Kart, automotive racing has been a driving force in the development and success of the video game industry over the years.…
Gleeful Car-nage: The Violent, Vehicular Legacy of the 'Death Race' Franchise
Frankenstein’s beastly car from Roger Corman’s Death Race 2000 Photo: Shout Factory/New World Pictures Few films are as polarizing as Roger Corman’s gruesome, irreverent, and shameless low-budget satire Death Race 2000.…
2018 Mazda3 Overview
Say hello to the Zoom Zoom brand’s compact passenger car, coming with good standard features and excellent driving dynamics, whether it is a sedan or a hatchback. More Mazda: The CX-5…
Winter Storms: Drivers in the South Have a Right to Freak Out When It Snows
Photo: Maro White Those of us from the Northern half of the United States are used to the snow. Ice and sleet pelt into our eyes as we walk into…
Four Chevy Models Top Segments in 2018 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study
J.D. Power just released its 2018 Vehicle Dependability Study. Four Chevrolet models achieved top rank status for their segments, a notable feat for an evaluation with such a thorough criterion.…
Vinos & Vehicles: 11 Wineries That Automotive Enthusiasts Must Visit
Turnbull Winery in Oakville, CA Many fans of automobiles and racing love beer, which is why there are so many breweries that offer car-themed beers. However, some gearheads prefer wine–and…
2015 Chevy Volt Overview
2015 Chevy Volt ©GM With a D2XX-based Chevrolet Volt supposedly just one or two years away from release, the first-generation Chevy Volt is getting close to the end of its…
Here’s What 1956 GM Thought Autonomous Cars Would Look Like in 1976
Because casual cigar smoking, like poodle skirts, will never go out of style! In 1956, General Motors’ Motorama exhibit (a company show that traveled through the US) showcased a forward-thinking…
2023 Chevy Traverse Overview
2023 Chevy Traverse Photo: Chevrolet In the Chevy SUV lineup, the Traverse firmly sits in the middle in regards to size, leaning closer to the larger Tahoe and Suburban. The…
8 Steps to Replace Your Car's Headlights
Photo: The News Wheel Headlights are important year-round, but especially in the depths of winter when we only have approximately six hours of daylight each day. When you find yourself…
Chevy Silverado Driver Trapped Between Two Semis Walks Away Unharmed
Kaleb Whitby and the remains of his Chevy Silverado, trapped between a rock and a hard place Photo source: Sergi Karplyuk, via KVTB Chevrolet can tout the Silverado’s safety ratings…
