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What Does a Cool Air Intake Do?

This article is sponsored by Sport Compact Warehouse. You’re not the only one who gets hot and bothered. Your car is also susceptible to overheating. While you may be able…

Ferrari Locks Out Front Row for the First Time Since 2008

The last time Ferrari put both of its cars on the front row of the Formula 1 grid in qualifying was at the 2008 French Grand Prix, back when the…

Chevy Models Named Best Choices for a Used First Car in 2021

The Chevy Tahoe LS Photo: General Motors U.S. News & World Report created a list of the “15 Best Choices for a Used First Car in 2021.” After comparing used…

My Car Knows I'm an Idiot, and I Appreciate it

Photo: The News Wheel Now more than ever, vehicles are filled to bursting with an insane amount of technology. Some is geared towards efficiency and some towards entertainment, but the…

Good IIHS Rated Headlights Result in Fewer Crashes

Photo: The News Wheel The quality of your vehicle’s headlights is vital to your safety and the safety of other drivers. If your headlights are dim, you won’t be able…

Behind the Badge: Is Saturn's Logo More Than What It Seems?

Saturn’s odd logo is a bit of an optical illusion Photo: Dino Abatzidis via CC I’ve seen the rise and fall of the Saturn brand, and–frankly–its logo has always stuck…

FCA Canada Earns Three Top Awards From 2020 Le Guide de l’auto

2020 Ram 1500 with EcoDiesel V6 Photo: FCA 2020 hasn’t started yet, but FCA Canada is already looking at an award-winning year. Three of its models, the Ram 1500, Jeep…

IIHS Rates 2022 Chevy Trailblazer a Top Safety Pick+

2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Activ Photo: Chevrolet The 2022 Chevy Trailblazer has earned the highest safety rating of Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety after receiving the…

Here’s why Driving on Sidewalks is a Bad Idea

Photo: Max Pixel A “sidedrive” sounds like a strange term — probably because it is not an English word. However, driving on sidewalks is a hot trend this month. In…

How Likely Are You to Be Affected By a Drunk Driver?

Despite tougher laws and stiffer penalties, auto accident statistics show that drinking and driving is still a big problem on our roadways. Each year, approximately 290,000 people are injured by…

2020 Chevy Corvette Earns Best Car Resale Value Award from Kelley Blue Book

2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe The editors at Kelley Blue Book are in consensus that the 2020 Chevy Corvette is tops in resale value for sports cars. The Corvette took…

Bluetooth Device Wakes Up Drowsy Drivers

A sign in Utah discouraging drowsy driving It’s something we’ve heard over and over again. Drowsy drivers can be just as dangerous as drunken ones. The federal government is investing…

2015 Chevy Colorado Overview

The 2015 Chevy Colorado ©GM The 2015 Colorado is an all-new mid-size pickup, resurrected from a few years back and poised to take on the lackluster Nissan Frontier and Toyota…

Does this Sound Like a 2016 Chevy Camaro Turbo Engine to You?

Before the 2016 Chevy Camaro was unveiled in mid-May, General Motors teased the upcoming debut by releasing the sound of its roaring Gen V Small-Block V8 engine. The automaker even…

Should I Buy an SUV or a Truck?

SUVs and trucks have different strengths to suit different types of families If you’re not sure whether to go with an SUV or truck for your family, you’re not alone.…

Off-Road ZR2 Trim Coming to Chevy Silverado Lineup

Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet plans to step up its off-road game by offering the Silverado 1500 pickup in a new rough-and-ready ZR2 trim. Chevy vs. Ram: Here’s why the Silverado comes…

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Overview

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is a compact sedan that carries a starting MSRP of $16,620. The 2016 model year marks the debut of the second-generation Chevy Cruze. The new Cruze…

[PHOTOS] Prepare Yourselves for Mopar at SEMA 2014

If you happen to be in Vegas in the early part of next month, one, you are a lucky son of a gun, and two, you should definitely check out…

How Do I Calculate My Vehicle’s Gas Mileage?

Calculating gas mileage yourself is often more accurate than relying on your vehicle display Photo: Chevrolet If you’re looking to spend less money on fuel or drive more efficiently, it’s…

Plant a Tree to Offset Your Car's Carbon Emissions

Photo:Raw Pixel One passenger vehicle emits an average of 4.6 tons — or 9,200 pounds — of carbon dioxide (CO2) every year. While other greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide are…

2016 Chevy Volt and Spark EV Land on ACEEE Greenest List

The 2016 Chevy Volt The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has published its annual rankings of the 12 greenest vehicles on American streets, as well as meanest (or least…

How To Save Money by Parking in the Shade

Photo: Jeffrey Smith via CC Do you try to park as close as possible to the front of the lot when you’re out on a shopping trip? Are you one…

Alloy Wheels vs. Steel Wheels: Which Are Better?

An 18-inch wheel of the Cruze Hatch RS Photo: Chevrolet When choosing wheels for your next car, there are a wide variety of alloy and steel options to choose from.…

First-Timers Guide to the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Audi LMP1 car leads two Peugeot LMP2 cars at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Photo: Alessandro Prada One of the greatest races in motorsports will kick off this Saturday…

Enter Our Giveaway: All-Season Windshield Cover to Repel Sun & Snow

UPDATE: THE GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. LOOK FOR MORE GIVEAWAYS FROM THE NEWS WHEEL. What if you could protect your vehicle from the summer heat and the winter snow with the same…