GM Files Patent for Exterior Airbag Design
Might those outside your vehicle soon have a set of airbags too? Modern automobiles are constantly adding new safety features and technologies that keep the safety of pedestrians in mind.…
GM Engineers Confirm That Holiday Decorations for Your Car Reduce Mileage
Photo: Pep Boys Auto Some drivers delight in outfitting their vehicle with Christmas garb for the holidays — wreaths, candy cane antlers, reindeer antlers, Santa hats, etc. While such gear…
Why Are Cars so Boring? A Design Engineer Explains
Photo: Yahya S. Thousands of cars are produced every day and given how easy it is to imagine what an exciting, exotic car might look like, it seems strange that…
IIHS Runs New Passenger Small-Overlap Test on Mid-Size SUVs, Reveals Major Problems
Photo: IIHS via YouTube Back in October last year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced that it would be introducing a new crash test to its bevy of trials,…
The Koenigsegg One:1 is a Sexual Tyrannosaurus
The Koenigsegg One:1 is the world’s first Megacar. 1,340 horsepower will earn you that kind of distinction. Being a performance car enthusiast and having never heard of Koenigsegg is tantamount…
How to Safely Drive While Transporting Inflated Balloons
Photo: The News Wheel Colorful, eye-catching balloons are a joy to receive — but a pain to drive with! A cabin full of inflated balloons can obscure your view of…
44 Miatas Spell “MARRY ME?” In Best Proposal Ever
Here’s a protip, ladies and gentlemen: if you’re going to propose to your beloved, you need to be creative. Popping out a ring at a restaurant just doesn’t cut it…
How’s the 2020 Ford Explorer ST Doing in Canada?
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford revealed this month that the new Explorer ST has been quite the hit stateside with 21 percent of cumulative sales for the next-gen Explorer going…
Five Road Trip Treats for National Junk Food Day
National Junk Food Day is July 21st! It’s one of the many days a year where you’re given a pass to eat the food you crave but normally pass on…
First-Ever Daytona 500 Pace Truck, a Chevy Silverado, Will Be Driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will pace the Daytona 500 in this 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Dale Earnhardt Jr. has won the Daytona 500 twice, and now he’ll lead the way in a…
Film Preview – El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
Things are looking grim for Jesse Pinkman Video: Netflix Breaking Bad is one of the most fan-beloved and critically-acclaimed television dramas of all time. Focusing primarily on science teacher turned…
FCA Teams Up with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to Deliver Discounted Tickets to U.S. Military Personnel
FCA is helping military members access the arts more easily Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is constantly looking for new ways to give back to U.S. service members and their family. The…
Father Takes Five-Year-Old Son Drifting For Father-Son Bonding
Anton Avdeev and his son bonded with some drifting Photo: YouTube Seeing a father and son bonding is always one way to warm the cockles of the soul. But one…
8 Facts About Drowsy Driving
Photo: The News Wheel Drowsy driving is a serious problem, one which many people don’t take seriously enough. It’s not uncommon for someone to load up on caffeine and energy…
Everything to Know About the Final Chevrolet Corvette C7 Model Up for Auction
Here’s your chance to own a piece of Corvette history Photo: Chevrolet Later this summer, Chevrolet will bid farewell to the current generation of Corvette models to usher in the…
Enter BMW's i Secret Sweepstakes, Win Electric i3 from Super Bowl Ad
Did you happen to see that clever commercial during the Super Bowl for the all-electric BMW i3? Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel’s nostalgic, self-deprecating humor has garnered the ad many…
Electric Car Etiquette: Try Being Considerate of Other People
Electric car drivers may be happy about their cars, but they’re not always happy with other drivers. Photo: General Motors – Chevrolet The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), and their…
Uber to Invest $1 Billion in China
Travis Kalanick, wondering if China is thinking about him, too. Image via Wikimedia Commons Man, Uber wants China so, so bad. In a letter to uber’s investors, Chief Executive Travis…
Drums Vs Discs: How Your Brakes Work And Are Picked
Almost all new vehicles use disc brakes, but a few (looking at you, Toyota Tacoma) still include drum brakes, and drum brakes used to be the norm. So, I wondered,…
Don’t Rely on Daytime Running Lights to Get You Safely Through the Dark
Just because the days are getting shorter, doesn’t mean your drive time is. You still have to put in a full day of work, which means often means your drive…
Please Don’t Put Motor Oil on Your Dog
exies/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images If you’re like most dog owners, you might turn to the internet when Fido gets an itchy rash. Unfortunately, you’ll probably find some dangerous…
Does Your Car Need Green- or Orange-colored Coolant?
Antifreeze is an essential fluid that helps keep engines running smoothly when the weather spikes and lowers to freezing temps. But did you know that the color of antifreeze you…
Does the Music You Listen to in the Car Affect Your Driving Behavior?
With spring here and summer on its way, road trip season will be underway shortly. As you prepare your playlist for your cross-country drive, you’ll want to seriously consider what…
Divide Your Car Into Zones For Road Trip Essentials
One of the things helping me to get through the quarantine is dreaming about the future. The day that my family and I can get away on a road trip,…
Discover the Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles
A new year is a great time to consider buying a new vehicle. In light of the popularity of electric vehicles, it’s natural to consider one for your next ride.…
