Israeli Start-Up Introduces Self-Healing Car Software
Just a year ago, we reported how certain scientists were experimenting with self-healing asphalt. Now, the industry is turning its attention to self-healing auto tech. Meet Aurora Labs, an Israeli…
Take a Road Trip To Avoid New TSA Crackdowns
The Transportation Safety Administration, or TSA, is one of our most favorite things about flying. There’s nothing like standing in a long line for the opportunity to divest yourself of…
Chicago Pushes for EV Charging Spaces for Renters
Many major cities in the U.S. are starting to require that apartment and condo buildings incorporate electric vehicle-friendly accommodations for EV owners. Chicago has jumped on board this initiative. Jumpstart…
The News Wheel Editors: Our Car-Related Christmas Memories
With the holiday season in full swing, it’s easy to get caught up in a whirl of Christmas present. We’d like to take just a moment to reminisce on Christmases…
F1 Reveals Final Hanoi Grand Prix Circuit Layout
The old layout Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube Next year, for the first time ever, Formula One will race in Vietnam at a new circuit in Hanoi, which is still…
Ontario Prepares to Institute Automated Speed Enforcement Systems
Photo: Ken Lund It goes without saying — speeding is dangerous, especially in residential areas. That’s why Ontario recently approved municipalities to use photo radar systems to enforce speed limits…
Bose and Chevrolet Team up for the 2020 Corvette
Some things just pair up perfectly — like peas and carrots, peanut butter and jelly, and of course, Corvettes and Bose stereos. Bose and Chevrolet have been working together since…
How Are Open-End and Close-End Leases Different?
You’ve finally decided to lease your next vehicle — great! But should you go with an open-end lease or a closed-end one? Discover the differences between these two lease types…
GM Staff Spreads Christmas Joy to Foster Kids in Michigan
This holiday season, GM continues its longstanding tradition of giving back to those in need via Operation Good Cheer, a seasonal program that Child and Family Services of Michigan sponsors.…
4 Car Upgrades Worth Splurging On
New Year’s is a popular time to make some upgrades in your life. If you feel like it’s time for a car-themed change but want to hold on to your…
3 New Year's Events to Drive to in Louisiana
Not sure how to celebrate New Year’s in Louisiana? Here are just a few ideas to inspire your party plans. Confidence Boost: Discover the benefits of Chevy OnStar and Connected…
3 New Year's Events to Drive to in Mississippi
Still not sure what to do for New Year’s? Here are just a few happenin’ events worth the drive, if you find yourself in Mississippi for the holiday. Used Advantages:…
3 New Year's Events to Drive to in Wyoming
The Cowboy State boasts a variety of ways to ring in 2020. Here are just a few New Year’s events worth the drive if you find yourself in Wyoming this…
3 New Year's Events to Drive to in Washington
Photo: Pixabay If you’ll be in Washington State for New Year’s, you might still be looking for something fun to do on Dec. 31. Here are just a few celebrations…
What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer?
This article is sponsored by K Series Parts. Accidents can happen anywhere; it doesn’t matter if you’re an excellent driver or have never been involved in an accident before. So…
Does the London Congestion Zone Work?
Living in London, England, is undeniably expensive. In 2003 it got even pricier when the government introduced a congestion charge. Drivers that head into the designated zone have to pay…
2020: The Year of The Rat and The Green Machine
This article is sponsored by FleetGo. According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2020 is The Year Of The Rat. Thanks to a growing interest in sustainability and environmental awareness, it also…
AC Schnitzer Supra is Lookin’ Slick
Photo: AC Schnitzer | YouTube The recent SEMA Show had some lovely and some downright crazy tuned Toyota Supra models on display, but our favorite custom Supra might be the…
Driver Shortage Will Leave You Waiting for Packages
Photo: Fan of Chente We’ve been talking for years about the shortage of truck drivers in the United States. As the statistics get grimmer every year, industry experts report that…
Can You Diagnose Appendicitis with Speed Bumps?
Photo: atomicity via CC In the world of medicine, there is a lot of false information going around. WebMD routinely tells us that traditional ailments like sore throats are totally…
MIT Develops System to Determine People's Driving Personalities
MIT researchers at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) developed a system that driverless cars can use to help predict other people’s driving personalities. It’s just one of…
The Netherlands Helps Reduce Emissions by Lowering Speed Limits
Some European countries have implemented emissions-reducing protocols to enhance their already fairly-healthy environments. Others have done so to help combat more severe air-quality crises. The Netherlands falls into the latter…
The News Wheel Editors: Auto Features We're Most Thankful For
As Nov. 28 fast approaches, we’d like to take a moment to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. In honor of this holiday, we’ve rounded up just a few of…
Pirelli's New Smart Tire Communicates Road Conditions to Other Vehicles
If you’ve been keeping on top of the autonomous vehicle tech headlines, you’re probably familiar with vehicle-to-vehicle communication. But what about tires that communicate road conditions to both the driver…
The News Wheel Editors: Car Accessories on Our Christmas Wish Lists
Though Thanksgiving isn’t over yet, it’s not too early to start brainstorming ideas for your Christmas wish list. Here are just some of the auto-related accessories we’d like to ask…
Choosing a Car or Automotive Franchise
You might be a car salesman looking to branch out on your own, or a small-business owner wanting to enter a new market. Whatever your situation, it’s worth looking into…
4 Best Car-Related Moments from “Friends”
It’s easy to understand why “Friends” gained so much traction in the 90s and had 10 seasons’ worth of episodes. Anyone who’s watched a few episodes of of the show can…
Wuling Launches Long-Awaited Hong Guang S3 SUV
SAIC-GM-Wuling has at long last launched its first SUV, the Hong Guang S3, which joins the venerable Hong Guang family and provides and affordable yet stylish SUV alternative for drivers…
Tacoma Specs and Pricing Info Revealed
The newly redesigned 2016 Tacoma at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show The countdown is on for the release of the all-new 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The mid-size pickup has been thoroughly…
Switch Gears on a Mindless Commute
For most people, their daily commute is just a mindless grind. But, by incorporating the tips below from Fitsugar writer, Jaime Young, the daily commute can be transformed from something…
SUVs, MPVs Huge as GM Delivers Record 3.87 Million Vehicles in China
General Motors and its joint ventures in China accumulated sales totaling 3,870,587 vehicles in 2016, a 7.1% increase from 2015’s total and a new all-time record for volume. For the…
SUVs and Luxury Vehicles Fuel GM's Q1 2016 Sales in China
2016 Buick Envision General Motors has reported a total of 296,939 vehicles sold in China last month, down 0.6% year-over-year but nonetheless solidified by the popularity of its SUVs and…
SUV Sales Help Boost Buick's Overall Sales by 28% During March
The Buick Encore received a big sales boost of 82.3% during March All of GM’s brands experienced some major sales gains during the month of March. Still, the GM brand…
Suspect Fleeing Police Can’t Decide Whether Or Not to Follow Safe Driving Rules.
There are a few things that police might expect when they are chasing someone – driving through grass: And driving into oncoming traffic: Notice all the arrows are pointing the…
Surprisingly, Automaker Actually Adds Jobs to Manufacturing Plant
Photo by Sanford Myers for General Motors In a time of steadily slowing sales across the board, most news out of the US production plants isn’t great. Usually, it’s a…
Supreme Court Strike Down Texas Confederate Flag License Plates
In a tightly-voted ruling, the US Supreme Court has decided that the state of Texas can’t be forced to put the Confederate flag on license plates (which we have mentioned…
Subprime Car Buyers Begin to Abandon New Vehicle Purchases
Simply put, new vehicles have become too expensive for subprime buyers Approximately a decade has passed since the financial crisis that helped fuel the Great Recession. Immediately following this economic…
Subaru’s David Higgins Dominates 2018 Ojibwe Forests Rally
In a shocking twist that surprised no one, David Higgins and co-driver Craig Drew have won yet another rally at the wheel of a Subaru WRX STI, the winningest rally…
Stunning Delahaye 135S Tourer Driven by Jude Law in “The Gentleman's Wager II” Film
Jude Law pictured at the global premiere of Johnnie Walker’s “The Gentleman’s Wager II” in Rome Photo: Johnnie Walker Only the classiest people deserve to drive the classiest cars, so…
Study Shows Diesel Fumes Damage Skin
Bad news for truckers and people in the city—according to a collection of five studies in Germany and China by Professor Krutmann of the Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine,…
Study: Oil Companies Are Driving Toward Huge Price Spike in 2 Years
Image: Paul Lowry A new study has predicted that the recent rises in oil prices are just the beginning of a long climb, forecasting that, if things carry on as…
Study Finds That Tons of European Pedestrians Are Distracted by Smartphones
Ford recently commissioned a survey of 10,000 Europeans in an effort to get a handle on the issue of distracted pedestrians crossing roads. As it turns out, a number of…
Study Finds Ride-Hailing Apps Actually Drastically Increase Driving; Companies Blame Economy
For some time, one of the largest arguments Uber and other ride-hailing apps have given is that they reduce traffic. After all, if one person is just driving a bunch…
Study Estimates US Roof Racks Waste 100 Million Gallons of Fuel Each Year
When it comes to transporting large, unwieldy objects such as canoes, boards, and bicycles, for those of us without full-size SUVs and pickup trucks, the easiest solution is to strap…
Stuart Foulds Named New Chairman and CEO of TrustFord Dealer Group
Ford Motor Company of Britain’s TrustFord dealer group this week announced Stuart Foulds as its new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Foulds, former Managing Director of Evans Halshaw Ford Group,…
Strong Sales for the Cherokee and Wrangler Lead to Jeep's Best June Sales Month Ever
The Cherokee’s popularity is on a rapid rise At the halfway point of the year, Jeep’s sales momentum is as strong as ever. Jeep models like the Wrangler and the…
Strangers Buy Man a Camry After They Discover He Walks 3 Miles to Work Every Day
Long commutes can be a real pain. According to various studies, commuting is associated with higher levels of anxiety, stress, and hostility, and can even negatively impair relationships and cognitive…
Still No Leads In Vauxhall Stolen Parts Crime Mystery Happening In England
These odd thefts are causing victims money and distress Photo: Sophia Brown via Twitter Across the pond in Bedfordshire, England, there is a bizarre automotive crime being repeated at a…
Stephen Colbert Does Not Trust Self-Driving Cars
Self-driving cars are learning how to navigate America’s highways and surface streets as we speak, and they could soon be ready for consumer use. Just last week, it was announced…
Start Saving Up Now—Electric VW Bus to Roll into US Market in 2022
Volkswagen announced that the I.D. Buzz concept, an all-electric vehicle, will be available in US, China, and Europe in 2022 Photo: Volkswagen Simultaneously retro and modern, the Volkswagen I.D. Buzz…
