Uber, Lyft, or Both: What Experienced Drivers Have to Say
Can you make more money as an Uber or Lyft driver? Photo: Forbes Twitter Being a rideshare driver can be a lucrative side gig. As you may already know, there…
Uber in China Uses Profits from Other Markets to Offset Losses
Uber isn’t doing too hot in the Chinese market Photo: Julien GONG Min It’s no news that Uber isn’t doing well in China. In fact, the transportation company is losing…
Uber Drivers Can Now Unionize in Seattle
Uber and Lyft drivers can now unionize in Seattle Photo: Julien GONG Min Since its founding, Uber has claimed that its drivers are independent contractors and, therefore, aren’t capable of federal…
Uber Driver Blames GPS for Impromptu Stairs Incident
Photo: CBS Philly This past Monday in San Francisco, an Uber driver had an exhilarating adventure that made headlines. The GPS on his Uber map instructed him to steer down…
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Resigns.. Kind Of
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Resigns Photo: Dan Taylor Late Tuesday evening, Uber CEO and founder Travis Kalanick resigned. Kalanick’s resignation was at the request, or demand, of the company’s investors.…
Uber and Lyft Granted Permits to Offer Rides in Las Vegas
This is Uber’s second attempt at making its mark in Las Vegas After being banned in Las Vegas this past November for not obtaining the necessary permits to operate in Sin City,…
Uber Adds Tipping Feature to Its Service
Photo: Melles The Bunny Amidst present controversy, Uber has announced a new addition to its services; beginning Tuesday, a tipping service will be available in Seattle, Minneapolis, and Houston. This…
Two Common Qualities of Vehicles That Exceed 200,000 Miles
Photo: ©General Motors Vehicles that tend to pass the 200,000-mile marker must have some special quality. Like magic… Well, not quite, but it turns out that they do have a…
Turns Out We Put a Parking Lot on Top of a Lost Ancient Greek Fort
It seems that we find the coolest things when we dig up old parking lots. And we don’t mean that half-dollar you found once in a pothole In 1996, the…
Turning Recycled Car Parts Into Home Decor
Your car can have a new life as home decor or furniture! Photo: Debs (ò‿ó)♪ via CC You don’t need to be an interior decorating wizard to turn some recognizable…
Turn Trucks Into Movie Theaters With This Kickstarter
Photo: Hitch Theaters Movie nights are a great way to hang out with friends, but if the weather’s great outside, it would be nice to have an easy way to…
HowStuffWorks and Toyota Tundra Interactive Backyard Makes Remodeling Fun
HowStuffWorks/Toyota Tundra Interactive Backyard What does the Toyota Tundra have to do with designing your perfect backyard? Turns out, plenty! HowStuffWorks has created an Interactive Backyard website designed to show…
Tsien: GM Will Build Pure-Electric Vehicle in China “Within Two Years”
According to a report from the Associated Press, General Motors China President Matt Tsien told attendees at a news conference during the Shanghai Auto Show that the company will begin…
Trump Administration Pondering Self-Driving Cars
Photo: Gage Skidmore We’ve been talking about autonomous cars pretty much non-stop on The News Wheel for months, if not years. Self-driving cars are the future, so we have been…
Truck Driver Saved by Ohio State Trooper
When an accident happens on our nation’s freeways, the state troopers are usually the first emergency responders on the scene. In April, Ohio State Trooper Eric Devers responded to an…
Truck Crash Spills Thousands of Gallons of Milk, Crying Abounds
A trucker in New Zealand had to fight back tears on September 29th when the truck he was driving, full of thousands of gallons of milk, crashed into a tree…
Racing News: TRD Pro Tundra to Take On Baja
TRD Pro Tundra to Take On Baja The Toyota Tundra is many things. It’s a versatile truck that can haul an impressive load and looks ferocious on the road. It’s…
TRC Breaks Ground on Ohio's SMARTCenter, the World's Largest Self-Driving Test Track
Back in May, Ohio governor John Kasich signed a bill initiating autonomous vehicle (AV) testing on all Ohio public roads. To elaborate on this news, the world’s biggest self-driving test…
Track-Ready 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Debuts at Daytona Speedway
The 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE makes its world debut at the Chevrolet Experience Center at Daytona International Speedway What do you get when you cross a 2017 Chevy Camaro 1LE…
Toyota’s Vibrant Clarity Design Philosophy Explained
Toyota’s “Vibrant Clarity” design philosophy debuted at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show on the CS&S Concept. It was meant to combine emotion (that’s the “vibrant” part of the name) and…
Toyota’s Aspen Ideas Festival Display Featured Fuel Cell Vehicle and More
Toyota’s Aspen Ideas Festival display Recently the Toyota FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle) has been making headlines all over the place. Just last week, we got to see the production vehicle’s…
Chevrolet Drops Two Hot Colorado Concepts at 2019 Thailand International Motor Expo
The Chevrolet Colorado Panther and RS Street Concepts Photo: General Motors Chevrolet went hard in the paint at the 2019 Thailand International Motor Expo, bringing not one but two rad…
You searched for design philosophy
Every automaker follows common patterns and attributes when designing its vehicles so that each entry in its lineup possesses a shared, unifying theme. While some characteristics are more overt, like…
Jayco’s Climate Shield Protects Your RV in Extreme Temperatures
Depending on where you live — or where you like to travel in your recreational vehicle — temperatures can get fairly extreme, especially around this time of the year. But…
“Tougher Laws on Cellphone Use While Driving,” Say Cellphone-Using Drivers
More people than ever are texting and interneting behind the wheel Photo: Intel Free Press There is no doubt that cellphone use while driving is a very, very bad idea…
Toronto to Pilot UberHop Service
The four routes initially offered in Toronto via the new UberHop service Uber has been available in Toronto, Canada, since February 2012, but now the busy metropolis will host a…
Nearly 1 Million 2020 GM Models Will Offer SiriusXM with 360L
Nearly 1 Million 2020 GM Models Will Offer SiriusXM with 360L Photo: GM To deliver the biggest integration by an automaker, select 2020 GM models will deliver approximately 1 million…
Top U.S. Cities That Encourage Car-Free Travel
Photo: Kaique Rocha As empowering as it can be to hop in a vehicle and cruise around town, sometimes you just want to take in the sights a bit more…
'Top Gear' Fans Blame Wrong Chris Evans For Latest Episode
THAT Chris Evans Image: Gage Skidmore If you have been reading any of my posts about the new Top Gear, you know that I always fondly refer to the new head…
What Are the Top Five States for F-Series Sales?
The 2015 Ford F-150 Platinum will no doubt be a hot item in the top five states for F-Series sales It’s clear enough that Americans love the Ford F-Series. It’s…
EV Battery Tech Developed by GM Earns R&D 100 Award
GM China Battery Lab Photo: GM The future of automotive is battery-powered, and General Motors is definitely on board to be a leader in the movement. And the automaker is…
Thrilling Rocket League Championship Series Recap
: Psyonix Studios With the North American, European, and Oceanic regions represented, the best Rocket League players in the world gathered in the Copper Box Arena in London this past…
Three GM Crossovers Tie for Top Spot in 2017 Made in America Auto Index
A holiday recently took place in the United States, the Fourth of July or Independence Day, which is a tiny little thing celebrated by a modest populace that has reservations…
Three Adjustments to Improve Car Performance
You might want to invest in aftermarket products or accessory upgrades to enhance your car’s aesthetics or style. But, did you know that there are modifications that you can do…
Thoughtful Road Trip Movies: Locke Review
Locke (Tom Hardy) deals with the consequences of his choices from behind the wheel of a BMW X5. Photo: Shoebox Films In the follow-up to his directorial debut last year…
This Former Restaurant in Austria Looks Like a Giant VW Beetle!
The Car. Das Auto looks splendid lit up at night Photo: Neumayr for The Car. Das Auto All across America, you’ll find retro diners with nostalgic touches that hearken back…
Thief Steals Cleveland Car with 5-Year-Old Inside
Photo: Joshua Rothhaas In the Lee-Miles neighborhood of Cleveland, an unfortunate aunt not only had her car stolen, but also her 5-year-old nephew. The incident happened at a Shell gas station…
These Stinky Candles Smell like Gasoline and Car Exhaust!
There’s a reason that practically every candle created these days resembles some variation on a floral, fruity, or sugary scent: they smell pleasant. People assume that candles, by their nature,…
These Lara Croft Car Commercials Are Total '90s Video Game Cheese
Even before Lara Croft appeared in live action films as portrayed by Angelina Jolie, she was a celebrity. Having starred in multiple successful Playstation titles — beginning with Tomb Raider in 1996…
The West Wing Wheels: Barack Obama
From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound…
The View from a Mexican Ambulance
I came to Mexico for the beach…what I got was a ride in an ambulance (and the beach) The first thing you should know about Mexican ambulances is that the…
The “Transformers” Films Go Retro with the First Trailer for “Bumblebee”
“You are who you choose to be.”“Superman” Photo: Paramount Pictures Spin-off films seem to be all the rage these day. Between the recent Solo: A Star Wars Story and the…
The Tragic Story of the SS Senator, the Sunken Tanker Full of Historic Nash Cars
1929 Nash Photo: casmium October of 1929 was a tragedy of drastic economic impact with the very beginning of the Great Depression, starting with the infamous Black Thursday stock market…
The Soaring Automotive Industry of Dubai
Dubai is one of the richest places on the planet right now. This is not only because of the huge economic market, but also because of its culture and heritage.…
The Predicted Trend of Mobile Convenience Stores
Photo: RideGuru While some cite EVs as a potential reason that convenience stores are on the decline, others claim that rideshare services are another potential “nail in the coffin” for…
The People's Car: A Conversation with 'The Bug Movie' Director Damon Ristau
Genre: Documentary Directors/Producer: Damon Ristau Publisher: Chassy Media Publication Date: December 13, 2016 Subjects: Ewan McGregor, Randy Carlson, Jason Torchinsky, Andrea Hiott, Tory Alonzo, Jason Willenbrock, Daniel Liedtke, Heini Wanzke,…
Japan Will Soon Require Automatic Brakes on All New Cars
According to The Japan Times, all new vehicles in Japan will soon need to have automatic braking systems. It’s a decision at least partially inspired by the country’s goal of…
7 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Used Car Instead of a New One
This article is sponsored by Legend Auto Sales. With so many choices, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when buying a car Are you thinking about getting a new car? Your…
The News Wheel Editors: Top Pet Peeves While Driving
We’ve told you about the random objects we keep in the car, as well as our retrospective vehicle memories and drivers’ ed experiences. Now, without further ado, we share just a few…
'The Grand Tour' – Season 1 Review
One of the season’s highs was the beach buggy special Twelve weeks and 12 episodes after The Grand Tour debuted in grand fashion last November and brought the famous Clarkson,…
