Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for September 2019
Buckle up for The News Wheel’s latest review of notable vehicle-centric movies and TV shows coming to the three major streaming services. September’s selections include yet another Netflix car show,…
Scientists Are Developing a Blood Test to Detect Drowsy Drivers
We're a step closer to developing a roadside test for driver sleepiness thanks to new research from our scientists: https://t.co/oJONkU8NhV pic.twitter.com/quVZs4ePoU — University of Surrey (@UniOfSurrey) October 3, 2018 Drowsy…
Rumor: Chevy Volt Might Be Potentially Replaced by a Gasoline-Electric Crossover in 2022
Will the CrossVolt look a lot like the FNR-X concept vehicle? GM has yet to say. Due to this year’s slump in sedan sales, GM is currently planning to decrease…
Road Trip Pit Stops: 4 Unique Hotels in West Virginia
The Greenbrier Photo: Bobak Ha’Eri West Virginia is a beloved road trip destination, thanks to its natural beauty and historical significance. While you’re visiting the Mountain State, stay at these…
Road Trip Pit Stops: 4 Unique Hotels in Texas
Presidio La Bahia Photo: Jkulick Everything is bigger in Texas as they say. If that’s the case, then why choose to stay at a boring hotel while you visit? The…
Road Trip Pit Stops: 4 Unique Hotels in Louisiana
Degas House Photo: Millicenthand Whether you want to go to Louisiana for the history, Mardi Gras parties, or the great food, your fun shouldn’t stop when you reach your hotel.…
Rise of the Underdog: Mazda's Dedication to ICEs
Despite Mazda’s reluctance to adopt hybrid or electric engines into its main line of cars for the U.S., the EPA says that Mazda has the highest overall Manufacturer Adjusted Fuel…
Rigorous Driver’s License Application Processes Around the World – Part 2
Saudi Arabia, Finland, Japan, and Germany aren’t the only countries with challenging license application processes. Here are four more countries to add to the list. Impressive Legacy: Discover the history…
Rick Perry Celebrates GM’s Commitment to Texas
Rick Perry visited the Arlington Assembly Plant to, uh, do work. Hard work, as you can see. Rick Perry, Texas’ current state governor and former presidential hopeful, recently headed over…
2022 Chevy Traverse Loses Base L Trim, Gains New Features
The 2022 Chevrolet Traverse Premier Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer, and Malibu are each losing their base L trim levels for the 2022 model year. Now, it’s been revealed…
Reuss, Aldred Dismiss Badlands Rumors
© General Motors Last month, General Motors filed a trademark with the USPTO for a truck known as “Badlands,” and folks began buzzing almost immediately about the possibility of a…
Return of Road Trips Worry Drivers
Summer is a blink away, and that means the return of the road trip! Although there is plenty of excitement around on-the-road getaways, a new survey reveals there is also…
Rest Easy — You Can Have a Manual in Your New Supra
Photo: Toyota The launch of the new 2020 Toyota GR Supra has gone over quite well considering the mind-boggling amounts of hype that surrounded the car, but some enthusiasts were…
Researchers Watch YouTube Videos to Study Drowsy Driving
Instead of going through the trouble of setting up a controlled experiment to perform a study, why not look at the examples already at your fingertips? Australian researchers from QUT’s…
Reports Suggest 80 MPH Speed Limit Improves Adherence
80 MPH speed limit sign in Utah Highways across the United States have been gradually raising speed limits over the past several years, with many states moving maximum speed limits…
Report: Women Don’t Trust Self-Driving Cars
Autonomous Chevy Bolt EV Photo: © General Motors Whether you believe it or not, women and men are different in a lot of ways. We could get into fights about…
Report Reveals 75 MPH Speed Limit in Michigan Possible Cause of Increased Accidents
On certain roads in Michigan, drivers will find a speed limit of 75 miles per hour, allowing their inner speed demon a legal way to lash out. But, a road…
Reminder: Drowsy Driving Can Be Very, Very Dangerous
The serious reality: fatigue affects driving. Photo: Fuschia Foot On the list of dangerous driving behaviors, what do you think would be at the top? The first two would most…
Reminder: Auto Part Makers Really Want Current Fuel Economy Rules To Stay
As we get closer and closer to the Environmental Protection Agency under Scott Pruitt, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and Donald Trump issuing a recommendation on whether or not Obama-era…
Regular-Cab Models Finally on the Way for 2019 Chevy Silverado
A 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 regular-cab model The vast majority of pickup buyers these days are opting for crew-cab and double-cab configurations, so automakers have been cutting back on producing…
Reducing Vehicle Weight Is Key to GM's Zero-Emissions Strategy
GM engineers applied lightweighting technology to produce a 3D-printed seat bracket (right) that is 40 percent lighter and 20 percent stronger than the original part (left). As General Motors works…
Redesigned British Yaris Coming to UK Roads This Summer
Current-gen US-spec Yaris This summer, British drivers can look forward to a new, refreshed Toyota Yaris. The city-friendly subcompact is getting some funky new upgrades, both inside and out, that…
Recent Automotive Job Cuts Demonstrate the Vulnerability of Salaried Positions
White collar jobs may not be as secure as they once were General Motors recently announced its intention to cut approximately 14,000 jobs in an effort to pivot toward an…
[QUIZ] Plan a Road Trip and We'll Tell You What Kind of Car You Should Buy
Use this quiz to plan your ideal road trip, and we’ll suggest a vehicle segment that would fit your needs! The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers…
[QUIZ] Can You Name These Models in Mitsubishi's 2018 Lineup?
The Chicago Auto Show gave our editors a chance to take a closer look at Mitsubishi’s lineup. With new models, concept cars, and 2018 production cars, there was a lot…
