Holden Acadia Arriving Down Under Later This Year
Two views of the new Holden Acadia The GMC Acadia is almost set for its Australian debut as the Holden Acadia. General Motors’ Australian subsidiary, Holden, will offer the Acadia in…
General Motors Unaffected By Possible Corporate Tax Overhaul
Photo: © General Motors The buzz around Washington, DC right now is all about the Trump Administration’s proposed overhaul of our corporate tax system. Of course, large businesses that have…
Solar-Powered Car “Violet” to Compete in the 30th Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia
Violet, the Sunswift team’s contender in the 30th Bridgestone World Solar Challenge Photo: UNSWSunswift The Sunswift team from the University of New South Wales is readying its solar-powered sedan creation…
GM Announces Switch from Monthly to Quarterly Vehicle Sales Reports
General Motors announced today that it will no longer release its U.S. sales numbers on a monthly basis. Instead, the automaker will report its sales quarterly. GM claims that monthly…
Why Advanced Safety Tech Doesn't Lower Your Insurance Premium
Photo: Pixabay Driver-assist technologies like forward-collision alert are now standard features on many new vehicles. These systems have definitely helped improve roadside safety, by increasing the driver’s alertness and warning…
What Is J.D. Power — and Why Do Its Ratings Matter?
The Buick LaCrosse was ranked no. 1 in the Large Car segment in J.D. Power’s 2018 Vehicle Dependability Study Over a lifetime of watching television, you’ve probably watched countless car…
More U.S.-Made Hondas Make Japanese Automaker an American Exporter
It was announced today that Honda has the most top-safety rated vehicles in America, entrenching the native Japanese brand as an adopted American product. How deep does that connection go?…
‘The American’ Won’t Be Returning in Season 2 of ‘The Grand Tour’
NASCAR driver Mike Skinner, who featured as “The American” in the first season of The Grand Tour, announced on Twitter earlier this week that he would not return for the…
Garmin’s Speak Integrates Amazon Alexa to Provide In-Car Navigation
Photo: Garmin For the first time, Amazon Alexa is outfitted with a mapping function. Buyers interested in this capability can procure this service when they buy Garmin’s Speak product, a…
Nissan’s Smyrna Assembly Plant Becomes Top Producing Plant in North America
The popular Nissan Altima is built at Nissan’s Smyrna assembly plant Nissan’s Smyrna assembly plant in Tennessee has become the automotive industry’s top-producing facility in North America for the first…
[VIDEO] Watch Mark Webber's Hilarious Audition for ‘The Grand Tour’
Mark Webber, the former Australian Formula One driver who retired from the sport after losing four consecutive championships to teammate Sebastian Vettel and definitely wasn’t bitter about it, is featured…
Turns Out Norway Isn’t Considering Banning Fossil Fuel-Powered Vehicles Anymore
Vehicles like the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will be incentivized, but fossil fuel-powered vehicles will still be allowed in Norway You know how we reported back in June that Norway is…
Can Hand Sanitizer Cause a Fire in a Hot Car?
Hand sanitizer Photo: The News Wheel The Western Lakes Fire District recently made a Facebook post warning about the dangers of leaving hand sanitizer in your car. After seeing the…
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Some 2020 GM Models Will Offer a Keyless Entry Keypad Accessory
GM has quite a few appealing additions for the 2020 model year. The Chevy Camaro is getting a navigation upgrade kit. The GMC Terrain will now come with an available…
Norway Considering Ban on Gasoline-Powered Vehicles
Vehicles like this truck could soon be banned from Norway’s roads Norway is known for its breathtaking natural landscape and cosmopolitan cities—and now, it’s known for taking a giant leap…
Android Auto Now Equipped with Google Assistant
Technology is an essential part of all of our lives these days, and that technology improves and expands into every aspect of our lives, including our cars. Android Auto, alongside…
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Electric Vehicle Sales Set Records in Norway
Photo: Audi For the first time ever, electric vehicles have outsold their fossil fuel-burning counterparts in Norway. In March, 58.4 percent of new cars sold in the country were electrified.…
Ford Offers BBQ with Toby Keith, 2014 F-150 in Hammer Down Sweepstakes
The leaves might only just be turning color, but it’s never too early to start thinking about spring. Ford invites you to enter for the chance to put the hammer…
Study: Sitting in Traffic Pollutes the Air Inside Your Car
Photo: © The People’s Daily/Twitter When we talk about pollution from cars, usually we are occupied with the area around the car. This is especially true in the past year,…
Project Yellow Light Winners Announced
The winners of the third annual Project Yellow Light scholarship contest were announced earlier this month as part of Global Youth Traffic Safety Month™. The contest—organized by the U.S. Department…
Memphis Enlists AI to Battle Potholes
Across the country, drivers are bracing for pothole season. However, residents of Memphis, Tennessee may be in for a smoother ride this year, thanks to some cutting-edge technology and clever…
2017 CX-3 to Make Features More Accessible at Same Price
The smallest of Mazda’s SUV lineup, the CX-3, hit the roads last year at a starting MSRP of $19,960, and selling at $21,960 for the Touring models and $24,990 for…
GM’s Active Safety Training Area Is Almost Complete
A Malibu and an Equinox testing at the new Active Safety Training Area. ©GM General Motors announced yesterday that its Active Safety Training Area is almost complete and will be…
The Shag Dash Topper, and Other Inexplicable Car Features
Ever heard of a shag dash topper? If you’re a Nissan cube driver, it’s possible—you might even have one! The rest of the world, however, might require an explanation. Well,…
New Car Features Help Keep Seniors Behind the Wheel
Things are grim for senior citizens who want to drive. To begin with, according to a AAA report, 90% of motorists over the age of 65 have a variety of…
4 Clever Uses for Your Car's Extra Cup Holders
Nowadays, it seems like every car comes with more cup holders than you could ever use. SUVs often come with two cup holders per seat, including the ones in the…
Meet the C8 Corvette's New Scissor Door Kit
The C8 is already a handsome ride…but you can add more retro appeal with a scissor door conversion kit Photo: Chevrolet You don’t have to own a Lamborghini to enjoy…
The 2021 Escalade Might Get a Camaro Engine
Unlike the sixth-generation Camaro Z28, the Cadillac Escalade survived to see another year on the market. While the Camaro Z28 might be gone, it’s not forgotten – the next-generation Escalade…
The 2021 Escalade Scores a New Diesel Engine
Photo: Cadillac While the Cadillac Escalade is known for its unmistakable styling and luxurious interior, fuel efficiency ratings have never been its claim to fame. However, the revolutionary 2021 Escalade…
Cadillac’s Partnership with ChargePoint Takes Off
Cadillac’s partnership with ChargePoint benefits drivers of the 2014 Cadillac ELR Cadillac announced in a recent news release that they will partner with ChargePoint, the world’s largest electric vehicle-charging network.…
Electric Outlet
The city of Indianapolis has ordered its employees to stop charging their electric and hybrid work vehicles at home after electric circuits blew out in the houses of five workers…
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Will Drive-In Movie Theaters Make a Comeback?
Will concerns about social distancing lead to a Drive-In Renaissance? Photo: Laxbot7 via CC Of all the industries hit by the current COVID-19 crisis, few have been hit as hard…
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An all-new 2020 Camaro LT1 model adds a more affordable choice to those seeking V-8 performance and stylish looks. The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with…
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Buick’s New Design Boss is Helen Emsley
What design changes will Helen Emsley have in store for new Buick models? Photo: © General Motors The design boss at GMC, Helen Emsley, has taken over the same leadership…
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Buick’s Best Move Was Sponsoring College Football
2017 Buick lineup Being one of the top sponsors of the College Football Playoffs is one of the best things Buick could have done this year. Sure, there are plenty…
Which Type of Vehicle Is Best for Mobility Conversion: Car, Van, SUV, or Truck?
Ford’s BraunAbility MXV, a wheelchair-accessible SUV Photo: Ford Independent transportation for those in wheelchairs is possible today thanks to companies who turn production models into accessible vehicles with customized entry,…
