3 Ways to Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning in Your Car
Every car runs into maintenance problems sooner or later. But, as the universe doesn’t seem to care what time of year it is, you may find yourself without air conditioning…
2017 F-150 Raptor Unleashed, is Clever Girl
Whatcha thinkin bout, 2017 F-150 Raptor? Oh, I dunno, mountain stuff, I guess. If you’re feeling constant, powerful vibrations beneath your feet at this very moment, then you’re catching the…
2019 Chevy Cruze to Reportedly Drop Manual Transmission
The most recent batch of Chevy Cruzes might be the last to have manual transmissions In an automotive world where manual transmissions are disappearing at an alarming rate, the Chevrolet…
What to Know About the 2019 F1 Aero Changes
Photo: Kate Nesheim For the 2019 season, Formula One is yet again adopting significantly new aerodynamic changes designed to promote overtaking. If you’re interested in the important non-aero regulation changes…
Season One Supernatural Impala Found
Any fan of the paranormal TV show Supernatural will tell you that it has a signature vehicle: a 1967 Chevrolet Impala. At the end of season one, the original Impala…
Ireland's New Climate Plan to Reduce Emissions and Transform Cities
Ireland’s new Climate Action Plan will help promote cleaner air and revolutionize cities. Here’s a brief overview of what the plan aims to accomplish for the Irish people, as well…
Mattel and Warner Bros. Are Teaming Up for a Hot Wheels Movie
Can we expect to see loops and rings of fire as well? The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part arrives at movie theaters nationwide today. Five years ago, the first…
Vauxhall Viva Reborn from Chevy Spark, Should Be Called Reviva?
Pictured: The 2014 Sparks It’s alive! The long-gone Vauxhall Viva badge, which hasn’t been used since 1979, will return at last, though GM missed a lovely opportunity to have some…
Tips for Transporting your Thanksgiving Dishes
Photo: Gerry Ah, Thanksgiving — that glorious day when we can eat all the carbs, try every kind of dessert possible, and fall asleep in front of the TV with…
Don't Use Water as Windshield Washer Fluid
Photo: Charles Roderick At first glance, windshield washer fluid doesn’t seem like a big deal — it’s just some brightly colored solvent that keeps your windows clean, right? Unfortunately, there…
Registration for “Mario Kart Tour” Beta Testing Is Now Open
Photo: Nintendo of America (Twitter) Over the years, the Mario Kart series of racing games have appeared on a wide range of video game consoles, from the Super Nintendo Entertainment…
The Most Useful Tip For Avoiding Black Friday Traffic Revealed
It’s that time once again, mortals. The stars are in insidious alignment high overhead, the candles have been lit in their ceremonial formations around their altars, the red crushed velvet…
10 Common Vehicle Sounds and What They Mean
What’s that mysterious ticking noise? You can tell a lot about your car from the noises it makes. On a racetrack, the rev of an engine and the squeal of…
How to Maximize Your Fuel Efficiency
Photo: The News Wheel Gas prices are starting to climb again, which might be hitting you hard in the wallet if you drive a big SUV or truck. Regardless of…
The Oldsmobile Expression Concept Was Gloriously Awful
The Oldsmobile Expression Concept was the future vehicle for a dystopia we never got Photo: © General Motors Every once in a while, an automaker comes along with a concept…
Motorcyclists Are 28 Times More Likely to Die in an Accident than Those in Passenger Vehicles
Photo: Nikolai Ulltang While it’s true that fewer motorcyclists die each year than passenger vehicle occupants, that doesn’t mean it’s the safer option. In 2016, the U.S. Department of Transportation…
Watch an Amish Buggy Doing Donuts in Ohio
An Amish horse and buggy doing snow-nuts in Polk, Ohio We were pretty thrilled when a Honda Civic Type R was spotted driving around Marysville, Ohio. But about 90 minutes…
The Time Tiger Woods Gave Away Four Buicks
Sifting back through the years of automotive history can yield some forgotten gems. For instance, the time when legendary golfer Tiger Woods was the official spokesperson for Buick. In my…
Cold Weather Can Cause TPMS Sensors to Give a False Alarm
Dashboard warning lights can be confusing. Even when you do understand them though, they can still induce a temporary headache — especially when a certain warning light pops on for…
Highway Noise Barriers Don't Work Very Well. Why Are They Still Being Built?
Photo: Ken Lund Want to know a dirty little secret about those noise barriers that isolate busy stretches of highway from their surrounding neighborhoods? According to an in-depth investigation by…
10 Best Magazine Subscriptions for Car Fans & Gearheads
Despite having the internet (and The News Wheel) for the most up-to-date information on what’s going on in the auto industry, magazines still offer exclusive personal stories, how-to guides, model…
Cars Might Soon Have Transparent Wood Dashboards
Photo: ©Woodoo / Gear Productions, 2018 As automakers explore new materials and technologies to minimize cars’ weight and emissions, some companies are offering innovative solutions that could advance these goals.…
4 GM Executives Named to 2019 Motor Trend Power List
General Motors CEO and Chairman Mary Barra is ranked at No. 11 on Motor Trend’s 2019 Power List Photo: Fortune Live Media MotorTrend has released its annual ranking of “the…
GM China Concludes Two-Year Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 Vehicle Sharing Pilot Program
After two years of operation in a real-world environment, the Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 vehicle sharing pilot program launched by General Motors China and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) has recently…
GM China Science Lab Key to Future Global Developments
General Motors China Science Lab, one of four GM R&D centers around the globe, is expected to play a considerable role in the automaker’s development over the next five years—a…
