Book Review: 'Car: The Evolution of the Automobile' by Rod Green
There’s so much history behind the automobile that dedicating a single book to its legacy is definitely a challenge. With so many major players, innovations, and influences on the evolution of the…
GM Gives Details on New V8 Engine for 2020 Sierra HD, Silverado HD
Photo: GMC General Motors has released specifications for its new 6.6-liter V8 gas engine, which is expected to show up under the hood of the 2020 GMC Sierra HD and…
Photos: Aston Martin AM-RB 001 is More Spaceship than Hypercar
It may have four wheels, but Aston Martin’s new AM-RB 001 hypercar looks more like a spaceship than a car. And no, it’s not a concept—this is actually what the…
Book Review: ‘Around America to Win the Vote’
100 years ago this coming June 4, the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote passed the U.S. Congress. It took over a year – to August 1920…
Holden Announces 'Take Your Time to Test Drive' Program
Holden Astra Holden announced at the same event where it revealed the new Acadia, Trax, Trailblazer, Berina, and Astra hatchback that it is launching a new test-drive initiative and its…
The Story of an Australian Man, a Truck, and a Snake
Remember to inspect your vehicle’s cabin before hitting the road in Australia Photo: Marsel Elia via Pixabay Whether you’re a seasoned driver in Australia or plan on visiting this country…
Is Uber Really The Best Option for Saudi Women?
I think all of us right now can agree that Uber is a bit of a dumpster fire right now, thanks to allegations that it stole autonomous driving technology from…
Nissan’s Project Titan Crowd-Sources the 2014 Titan Pickup
With services such as Kickstarter and IndieGoGo encouraging the public to put their money where their hearts are, it’s only natural that the idea of crowd-sourcing would find its way…
Why Are Police Car Lights Red & Blue?
Few things will make your stomach drop more quickly than seeing bright red and blue lights flashing near you when you’re driving—not just in your rearview mirror, but anywhere in…
Ethics Experts Think We Should Slow Down Autonomous Cars
A future full of self-driving cars seems to be moving towards us faster than the speed of light. Manufacturers are churning out the technology needed to guide our cars down…
4 Christmas Attractions to Drive to in Pennsylvania
The Keystone State has a bounty of fun events to experience during the holiday season. Here are just four of the festive attractions worth adding to your Christmas road trip…
Report: GM Bailout Cost Taxpayers $11.2 Billion
A report released Wednesday revealed that the GM bailout cost taxpayers $11.2 billion. (AP) According to a government report made public on Wednesday, the federal government posted an even greater…
Moments in Car History: 'The Intercept' Car Theft Game Show
Game shows have a generally pretty good relationship with cars. Usually, they are some grand prize, on shows like “Family Feud,” or they could be a central game mechanic, like…
Georgia Ranks Fifth on Rudest Drivers List
Road rage, rude behavior, and inconsiderate driving maneuvers are nothing new on American roadways. Although aggressive driving is so prevalent, some states have more of the worst offenders than other…
Explorer, Explorer Hybrid, and Explorer ST
2020 Ford Explorer, Explorer Hybrid and Explorer ST The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in…
UK Student's Invention Captures Tire Dust, Promises to Curb Pollution
Your car’s exhaust isn’t the only pollution hazard…so are its tires A group of British students known as The Tyre Collective recently won this year’s James Dyson Award for an…
Mississippi Drivers Earn Praise for Politeness from Insurify
There are plenty of drivers who deserve a bad reputation thanks to their rude behaviors, reckless maneuvers, and ill regard for everyone else on the road. But, there is an…
Woman Comes Back From Walk, Finds Car Now Belongs to the Swarm
An English woman named Kelly-Marie Knowles was struck by a severe case of the willies when she returned home from a walk to find a group of people standing around…
How Brake Assist Works
Brake assist is just one modern safety system that helps reduce the risk of collisions Photo: Lothar Wandtner via CC Brake assist systems might have different names, depending on the…
Impala Sales See Tremendous Growth
2014 Impala sales have hit an all-time high. In recent years, Chevrolet has struggled to get the American public to see the Impala as more than just a rental car,…
Nick Twork Named Director of Corporate Communications for Infiniti
Nick Twork, Infiniti’s new Director of Corporate Communications Infiniti Americas has announced Nick Twork as its new Director of Corporate Communications, effective July 21. The new role—an entirely new position…
SAIC-GM Outlines Connectivity Strategy 2025: V2X, Super Cruise, and Autonomous Vehicles
SAIC-General Motors has announced its Connectivity Strategy 2025, which lays out a timeline for its development and utilization of technologies including connected vehicle, cloud-based services, autonomous driving, and 5G internet…
GM Hits on Teen Driving Statistics During Teen Driver Safety Week
This week marks Teen Driver Safety Week, which we observe through Saturday, October 25th. In honor of Teen Driver Safety Week, General Motors is calling attention to an alarming safety…
2015 Silverado High Country HD Maximizes Comfort
Today’s pickups are built for the toughest, dirtiest jobs we can throw at them. It stands to reason that luxurious appointments and near sleep-inducing comfort aren’t at the forefront of…
Lincoln Navigator Earns Edmunds 2019 Best Family Car Award
2019 Lincoln Navigator Photo: Lincoln Motor Company The 2019 Lincoln Navigator is a hot-selling, tech-laden, powerful, and luxurious full-size SUV that, oh, not for nothing, is also pretty great if…
The Trident Iceni is So Stupidly Awesome it Hurts
This is the Trident Iceni. It’s the secks. I’m going to throw a bunch of words at you, and I want you to point out all of the things that…
Vauxhall Donates Zafira Tourer to Youthscape Charity in Luton
Vauxhall recently presented the Youthscape Charity, based in its native Luton, with a seven-seat Zafira Tourer for the purposes of transporting youths to its new headquarters at Bute Mills. The…
2015 Chevrolet SS Overview
Chevy made dreams come true when it reintroduced the SS name to its lineup for 2014. For 2015, the SS is even badder than before. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for…
Crystal White Frost Limited Package Outed for 2016 CTS-V, ATS-V
2016 Cadillac ATS-V Photo: © General Motors We already know that the new 2016 Cadillac CTS-V and ATS-V are going to be ridiculous power-monsters, and now we know that they…
Tennessee Bill to Make Drinking in Cars Illegal, Because Apparently it’s Not Yet
As of press time, Tennessee is down to party, but a new piece of proposed legislation could change that Earlier this week, we reported on a distracted driving law in…
2013 Mazda3 4-Door Overview
For the 2013 model year, the Mazda3 gets a few new electronic features, with a larger navigation screen and a USB audio input on most trim levels. There has also…
Driver Banned From Cell Phone Use After Fatal Crash
As part of her sentence for hitting and killing a bicyclist while driving distracted last fall, a 23-year-old Michigan woman is being forbidden from owning a cell phone or any…
Pierre Loing: Don't Expect an IDx by 2016, If At All
Nissan IDx NISMO Concept Earlier this year, Nissan hinted that the IDx NISMO Concept that debuted at last year’s Tokyo Auto Show might actually go into production as the automaker’s…
NASCAR’s Carl Edwards Won’t Talk Turkey About Subway Spokesman Jared Fogle
Edwards dons glasses, a wig, and a fat suit costume to play a pre-weight loss Jared Fogle It’s been a tough week for America’s most beloved professional eaters. On July…
Sound Off on the Worst Drives in America
Naturally, some parts of the U.S. offer a more visually appealing landscape while others are littered with complicated road signs and even more frustrating paving that make you wonder where…
Project Titan Puts Truck Customizations to Fan Vote
You may remember Nissan’s Project Titan, which is a multi-stage campaign that allows fans to customize a 2014 Titan pickup for two Wounded Warrior Project Alumni®. If not, here’s what…
Spiders in the Gas Tanks of Mazda6 Sedans Leads to Recall, Again
A 2010 Mazda6 is one of the vehicles affected by Mazda’s recent recall. Mazda has joined the long list of recalls that have plagued the auto market over the last…
Monday Recall Roundup: 137K Tucsons, 211 LEAFs
137K Hyundai Tucsons are being recalled for faulty air bag assembly mounting (Pictured: 2014 Hyundai Tucson) Hyundai has announced that it will recall 137,500 Tucsons from the 2011-2014 model years…
[VIDEO] Beachkhana 1.0 Introduces Sun_Block
Sun_Block stars in Beachkhana 1.0 Snowkhana has fast become one of the best parts about the winter, and now Ford Australia has conspired its own sunnier alternative to the miniature…
General Motors Makes Retail Sales Gains in August
2016 Chevrolet Equinox Photo: © General Motors GM’s August sales totaled 270,480 vehicles between the Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC brands, with retail deliveries up 6% for a 1% increase…
Somehow, GM Profits Reach $125M in Q1 2014
Higher avg. transaction prices for trucks such as the Silverado helped GM profits in Q1 2014. General Motors is paying to the tune of $1.3 billion to repair the immense…
2015 Mustang in Need For Speed Adds to Pony Car’s Silver Screen Legacy
The new 2015 Ford Mustang that you may or may not have heard a few whispers about over the past few months will make its silver-screen debut on March 14…
Team Chevy Earns Six Top Ten Finishes at Auto Club 400
Kyle Larson – Photo by HHPHarold Hinson for Chevy Racing At this past weekend’s Auto Club 400 at Fontana, Kyle Busch won after much of the field was hampered by…
2014 Subaru BRZ, 2014 Scion FR-S Safety Ratings
Scion FR-S The 2014 Scion FR-S (and the Subaru BRZ to which it is incredibly closely related) are known for being lightweight and incredibly fun-to-drive sports cars. In addition, they…
[WATCH] Chaparral 2X VGT Video Will Blow Your Mind
The Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo concept and its driver For the first time in decades, Chevy and Chaparral, the racing pioneer, teamed up once again to design the Chaparral…
Stingray’s LT1 Small Block 6.2-Liter V8 Is a Ward’s 10 Best Engine Winner
The Corvette Stingray’s LT1 Small Block 6.2-Liter V8 ©GM For the second year in a row, the Corvette Stingray’s LT1 Small Block 6.2-liter V8 has been named to WardsAuto’s 10…
Ways to Make Your Car Work as a Mobile Office
2017 Nissan Rogue Taking advantage of every minute of the day is the only way to get things done, and if you find yourself idling in your car between meetings…
2018 Mazda6 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
The new and improved 2018 Mazda6 picked up the IIHS’ Top Safety Pick award for safety for models equipped with the optional Adaptive Front-Lighting System. In order to earn the…
JayCommand Smartphone App Lets You Control Your RV From Anywhere
Photo: Jayco It’s about time. While automakers have been coming out with smartphone-enabled remote functions for a few years, recreational vehicle companies had lagged behind. Now, if you own a…
RV Market On Track for Significant Growth
Photo: Rob Hayman | Unsplash The auto industry took a big hit after the 2008 financial crisis, made a major resurgence under Obama’s second term, and in the past few…
