Merging: The Latest Challenge for Self-Driving Cars
Photo: Aceable If you were to ask a group of motorists what their least favorite part about driving was, “merging” would probably rank high on their list. Apparently, self-driving cars…
Mazda's Fashion Rocks Coverage: Music, Models, & Motors
Models and Artists took the stage on Sept 9 for Fashion Rocks. Photo: Mikael Miettinen We’ve been following every ounce of news concerning Mazda’s Fashion Rocks revival since word broke…
Mazda6 And CX-5 Receive Two More APEAL Awards From J.D. Power
2016 Mazda6 The Mazda6 and CX-5 have won the J.D. Power APEAL award for 2015 in each of their respective segments. Related: Tug at the Heartstrings – the Mazda Driving…
Mattel Goes Digital with New “Hot Wheels id”
Mattel continues to reinvent its products to cater to modern fans, as evidenced by its newest offering: Hot Wheels id. It uses NFC technology so users can track each car’s…
Man Jumps on Vehicle He Rammed into During Road Rage Incident in Sacramento
Road rage can take many forms, including ramming another vehicle repeatedly Monday morning is typically not anyone’s favorite day, and this road rage incident in California this morning surely didn’t…
Make Your Summer Road Trip a Chance to Reconnect with Your Loved Ones
Summer is here, which means you’ve probably planned a road trip or two. And you and your spouse and or family members have already downloaded, uploaded, and packed everything to…
Finch Family And General Motors Return in Go Set A Watchman
Jean Louise gets off the train at Maycomb Junction Illustration: Tom Clohosy Cole for The Guardian Go Set A Watchman is all the literary world can talk about right now.…
Maintain Proper Tire Inflation for Safe Winter Driving
The prospect of driving on snow or ice-covered roads can make even the most experienced, confident driver nervous—it’s hard to get a handle on slippery roads! Even with the best…
Local Motors Rally Fighter Takes to Lime Rock Park
Ever heard of a Local Motors Rally Fighter before? No? Then strap in, boy and girls, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. Meet the Local Motors Rally Fighter, ladies…
Let's Name the Ohio BMV's New Mascot (Something Not Platey McPlateface)
Ohio’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles has now reached “I’m sure that that dashboard light is nothing” levels of unwise choices, as it has created a new mascot and then turned…
Leadfoot Ladies: Enter to Win a Copy of 'Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide' by Patrice Banks
Females in the automotive industry experience sexism on the daily. Whether that’s questionable looks when you tell people what you do, your knowledge being questioned when compared to your male…
2015 Corvette Z06 Engine Delivers 650 Horsepower
2015 Corvette Z06 engine: a LT4 supercharged 6.2-liter V8. Yes, you read that correctly. The all-star 2015 Corvette Z06 engine—the LT4 supercharged 6.2-liter V8—is SAE-certified at 650 horsepower. This makes…
Latest GM Sustainability Report Emphasizes Mobility
On Tuesday, General Motors released its latest Sustainability Report, which emphasized the importance of connectivity, car-sharing, autonomous vehicles, and alternative propulsion as keys to the future of providing customers with…
Kroger Is Partnering with Nuro to Test a Driverless Grocery Delivery Service
Photo: Kroger The next step in the driverless car revolution could be a vehicle that delivers groceries to your front door. America’s largest grocer, Kroger Co., announced today that it’s…
IIHS Study Reminds Us Self-Driving Cars Are Way Off, Current Systems Not Great Either
Sometimes, we as a people get way ahead of ourselves, and that gets us in trouble. The big way that we in the car industry do so is with self-driving…
Just How Many Car Charging Stations Is 'Enough'?
When it comes to electric vehicle chargers, the conversation tends to be like a family Thanksgiving political discussion – rehashing the same points over and over without any real change.…
Ken Block Wins Seventh 100 Acre Wood Rally in Eight Years
The 2014 Rally America National Championship season began in fine form for Ken Block, who drove his (and co-driver Alex Gelsomino’s) Ford Fiesta to a victory at the season-opening 100…
Ken Block Shows Off Retro-tastic Hoonifox Mustang
Ken Block’s Hoonifox takes its cues from the iconic Fox Body Mustang Photo: Ford Performance Ken Block is giving some much-deserved love to the iconic Fox Body Mustang with his…
Jolyon Palmer Looking Ever Closer to Losing His Seat to Robert Kubica
Robert Kubica, the only Polish driver in the history of F1 Photo: ph-stop Formula One driver Jolyon Palmer has so far been experiencing the worst racing season of his life.…
What to Do If Your Car Lease Ends During COVID-19
COVID-19 has upended the world and left many things uncertain, especially in the retail sector. If your car lease is nearing its end, you’re probably stressing over what to do…
Jeremy Clarkson-Helmed Show at Amazon Finally Gets A Name
It was announced months ago that disgraced former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson and his friends Richard Hammond and James May were bringing their unique brand of automotive expertise to…
Is There Any Chance for Vettel to Win the Championship?
Following an unfortunate streak of bad results in the 2017 Formula One World Championship, Sebastian Vettel is now 66 points behind rival Lewis Hamilton in the title fight. With three…
Privacy vs. Safety: Is Canada Ready for the Textalyzer?
Photo: The News Wheel A controversial technology called the Textalyzer could help combat Canada’s distracted driving problem — but it also raises serious privacy concerns. The Textalyzer, which was created…
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Word on the street is that the 2022 Corvette Z06 will take a cue from hypercars. According to MuscleCarsAndTrucks, it will incorporate carbon fiber wheels, active aerodynamics, and Michelin Pilot…
Interest Increased for Pickups in Second Quarter of 2020
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Photo: Chevrolet According to the Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch Report, more drivers were interested in buying pickups during the second quarter of 2020 than…
Infographic: The Many Monorails of the United States
At one point in time in American history, monorails were envisioned by many as the future of public transportation. When Walt Disney introduced the monorail to American audiences at Disneyland…
Infographic: The Automotive Industry's Least Efficient Vehicles
Here at The News Wheel, we’ve written plenty of articles about the automotive industry’s most efficient vehicles. After all, automakers are more than happy to share information about which of…
Infographic: Chevrolet Camaro History
When it comes to American sports cars, very few vehicles have the outstanding reputation for incredible power, great looks, and excellent handling as the Chevrolet Camaro. First introduced in September…
In the Rearview: Here Come the Holidays (and Apocalypse)
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I catch you up on some of the top stories on The News Wheel in the past week. First, we have been treated to…
In the Rearview: Broody Reedus and Bye Bye Bernie
Welcome to In the Rearview, where we bring you some of the top automotive news of the past week–again! This week, we start with a new video series from photographer…
IIHS Reports Increase in Deaths from Running Red Lights
Photo: Derek Jensen Running red lights has always had the risk of being lethal. But as it turns out, deaths resulting from running a red light have increased over the…
IHS Markit Loyalty Data: Crossovers and SUVs Are, Like, So Hot Right Now
2017 Buick Encore AWD Know what’s really hot right now? You know, apart from the weather, RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 winner Sasha Velour, fidget spinners, and the takes being…
Idiot in Q50 Risks Lives for Self-Driving Stunt
Abandon all hope, ye who enter here This seems to be a commonly-held fact that we don’t even need to enumerate, but what the hell, it’s always worth pointing out:…
How to Use GM's “Shop. Click. Drive.” Service
GM’s Shop. Click. Drive. makes car shopping more fun…and straightforward General Motors is just one automaker that continually seeks ways to streamline and automate the customer experience. The Shop. Click.…
How to Survive a Long-Distance Road Trip Solo
Road trips are one of the best—and often the cheapest—ways to get away. Sometimes, it can be difficult to find someone to road trip right along with you. So what…
How to Stop Your Car from Being a Hot Mess on a Road Trip
2016 Jeep Cherokee Ah, the excitement, freedom, and the out-of-control mess of a car that a road trip brings. The mess—like all messes—starts out small and innocent. A wrapper, then…
How Dangerous is Friday the 13th?
Ooooooh, spooky! Image: Just_Bernard Today is the big, bad Friday the 13th. Luckily for us, May 13th is the only Friday the 13th in this calendar year, and we need…
Hoonicorn RTR, Ken Block's Gymkhana 7 Mustang, Wins SEMA
The Hoonicorn RTR: it’s 865-horsepower strong and it will hoon like no car has ever hooned before Okay, folks. We can just go ahead and shut SEMA down right this…
3 Hyundai SUVs Get 5 Stars from NHTSA
The 2020 Hyundai Kona Photo: Hyundai Three new Hyundai SUVs recently captured one of the industry’s top safety honors, both for the protection they offer in the event of a…
Report: Aluminum Body Lincoln Navigator Forthcoming
After a 2015 refresh, reports indicate that we can expect an aluminum body Lincoln Navigator by 2017 Automotive News released their blow-by-blow model lineup report for Ford on Monday, wherein…
Holy Crap, People Have Figured Out How to Make Ink Out of Tailpipe Emissions
Imagined conversation: “Hey man, that’s a sweet painting you have there.” “Thanks, it’s made from burning dinosaurs.” “Sorry, what?” “You heard me.” That conversation can now freely take place thanks…
Holiday Driving Tips for Operating a Handicap-Accessible Van
Pictured: 2018 GMC Savana Passenger Van The holidays have arrived and you’re filling your calendar with Christmas parties and Thanksgiving pot luck meals. With the onset of winter and a…
Holden Debuts Commodore Supercar on a Float, on a Float, on Sydney Harbor Float
Holden last month showed the world the next-generation Red Bull Holden Racing Team Commodore Supercar in a rather unique fashion: by taking the cover off on a pontoon stage floating…
Here's Why You Drive on Parkways and Park on Driveways
Blue Ridge Parkway Photo: Matthew Paulson Words are weird. One of the best weird language things in the world of driving is the old joke, “Why do we drive on…
Hear How the 2015 Mustang Sounds with a Fancy Ringtone
For every bit of effort put into making the 2015 Mustang look good, as much consideration was poured into how the Mustang sounds. It’s not uncommon for a gearhead to…
Midterm Ballots for Some States Will Feature Transportation Funding Question
Photo: amberzen Many sates are currently facing a shortage of transportation funds to maintain and repair the infrastructure. To this end, eight of them are putting transportation-related amendments on the…
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“I watch the game for the snacks and the commercials,” Cobie Smulders says about the Super Bowl. But when the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs,…
Half of Young People Want Electric Cars, Twice As Many As Older Generations
Photo: Daniel Xavier We’ve said it before here at The News Wheel, but electric vehicles aren’t as accessible as they need to be. It turns out the public agrees. In a…
Guess Which Idiotic POTUS Took Credit for Ford's $1.2B Michigan Investment (Hint: Current Idiotic POTUS)
Pictured: hideous diaper baby Photo: Gage Skidmore Ford on Tuesday announced that it will invest $1.2 billion at three Michigan facilities, creating or retaining 130 jobs as the company begins…
Growing List of Heavy-Duty Trucks to Get New GM V8 Engine
The Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD could receive a new V8 engine within the next year or two Photo: AJ Mast for Chevrolet A new 6.6-liter V8 engine from General Motors could…
