Biofuel and Oil Industries To Team Up Against Invading Electrics
Man, when it comes to supplying the things to make your car go forward, competition is pretty intense. The latest move in the mob jockeying to fuel your ride comes…
The Best Winter Vacation Destinations
Any one of these destinations would make for a great winter getaway! When the snow starts falling and the brisk winter wind hits you in the face every time you…
Buick Enclave, Verano Honored With “Best Family Car” Awards
2014 Buick Verano U.S. News & World Report is known for being all-knowing when it comes to consumer products. So when not one, but two of your brand’s vehicles are…
Best Classic Christmas Songs for Your Driving Playlist
Consider adding “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and these other classic Christmas songs to your holiday traffic playlist Some of us start cranking the Christmas carols on November 1st,…
Volvo Highlights Benefits of Autonomous Driving
In a recent press release, Volvo Car Group highlighted several benefits of autonomous driving. It is no secret that Volvo has long been concerned with driver, passenger, and pedestrian safety;…
Basil Fawlty Gives New Car A Good Thrashing
Monty Python’s John Cleese is a comedy legend, and one of his most famous characters is Basil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers. The show aired in the 1970s, and has lived on…
Basic Motorcycle Terminology Explained
Photo: AMA Similar to the auto industry, the motorcycle industry has its own technical lingo. Discover what some of these common terms mean, so you can intelligently talk about your…
Barra: GM 'Among the Leader' in Autonomous Vehicle Tech
GM CEO Mary Barra Photo: © General Motors General Motors CEO Mary Barra told USA Today last week that she believes her company is “among the leaders” in autonomous vehicle…
Barra Defeats Einhorn’s Stock Proposal
GM has been doing fairly well since it emerged from bankruptcy. It has been following the leadership of CEO Mary Barra to ride the wave of record new car sales…
Bad Vibrations — Reasons Why Your Steering Wheel Shakes
Holding on to a steering wheel that shakes and vibrates is not only worrisome, it’s grueling. Driving a car shouldn’t include a target-toning workout for your arms, and if it…
4 Child-Friendly Podcasts to Make Your Family's Commute More Pleasant
Transporting your family during school season doesn’t have to be a drag. Here are four child-friendly podcasts that will engage young listeners and parents alike. Brains on! Peace Out The…
Back to Black: Subaru’s 2018 Forester Offers a Safer, Sportier 2.5i Black Edition Package
2018 Subaru Forester Black Edition In both the cinema and car realms, black seems to be the Color of the Year for 2017. While moviegoers can look forward to films…
Back to Black: Lady Gaga, Her Offstage Style, and Her Camino
Photo: Netflix Just this week, Lady Gaga debuted her new song, “Frankensteined,” at her Joanne World Tour concert in Indianapolis. Rave reviews dominated Twitter, applauding both her and the song.…
Baby Toy Review: Playgro Music Drive and Go
The Playgro Music Drive and Go is available on Amazon Infants and young toddlers have pretty short attention spans, which means that sometimes, a previously-loved toy might suddenly be regaled…
Automakers Crying Foul on Efficiency Rules May Catch a Break With New Senate Bill
Most people realize that a car’s fuel efficiency, like most other aspects of a vehicle, is subject to government regulations. However, most people don’t realize that the extent of the fuel economy…
Automakers Call for More Government Involvement in Funding Zero-Emissions Charging and Fueling Infrastructure
A while back, I noted that, although everybody in the automotive industry agrees that we need more electric vehicle chargers, nobody seems to want to step up to pay for…
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Honda has been revealed to have plans to revive the old Passport… Finalists for the North American Car, Utility, and Truck of the Year… Motor Trend has named the 2018…
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We got to see a slightly updated 2015 Chevrolet Cruze at the… If you’ve been yearning for the type of speed you see every… As hard as it is to…
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In 2016, Mercedes-Benz overtook BMW as the top-selling luxury automaker in United… In 1931, Ferdinand Porsche founded the Porsche brand, but back then the… Few musical artists are more recognizable in…
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Well, folks, I am distraught. The time that I have dreaded since… Saudi Arabia is on our radar here at The News Wheel particularly… You have heard a fair amount…
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Road trips are one of the best—and often the cheapest—ways to get… When I was shopping for my first car, I remember my mother… Buying a car is stressful. Not…
Austria Implements New Incentive to Encourage EV Ownership
While some electric vehicle (EV) incentives involve state or federal rebates, others are a bit more unique. Take Austria’s latest EV incentive, for instance. The Austrian government will now reward…
Aston Martin Plans Seven Models in Seven Years
Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf Primarily known for its appearance in the James Bond movies, Aston Martin is a luxury brand that hasn’t been doing too well in recent years. Former…
Aston Martin On Ice Returns to Colorado in February 2015
Aston Martins are known for their gorgeous styling and impressive speed on the road and track. The latest Aston Martin offerings seem to be some of the best looking and…
Arizona Authorities Release Video from Self-Driving Uber Crash That Killed Pedestrian
On Sunday night, a self-driving Uber vehicle in Tempe, Arizona, struck a woman, Elaine Herzberg, who was walking her bicycle across the road. She died after being taken to the…
Apple Patents VR Concept to Assuage Car Sickness and Boredom
Apple’s VR concept Photo: Technology Breaking News Long road trips are a challenge not just for drivers, but for passengers—especially those suffering from motion sickness and/or boredom. Apple’s latest concept…
Apple Patents Peloton Self-Driving Car Tech Suite
Photo: General Motors Apple’s latest patent promises to boost the efficiency and wind resistance of self-driving vehicles. The patent describes a suite of autonomous vehicle technologies that the company has…
GMC's Commercial Line Gets a Sales Boost During the First Quarter of the Year
The GMC Savana was actually the sales stand-out this quarter Photo: GMC The Sierra, Terrain, and Acadia are among GMC’s most popular models. Still, it was a less famous GMC…
Antique Automobile Club of America
Antique Automobile Club of America 10 Year Anniversary On June 22, the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum in Hershey, Pennsylvania, will hold a full day celebration to commemorate its…
Animal Uprising Seems Imminent as Owl Attacks Police Officer
It is happening, people: the animals are beginning to rise up against us. It’s hardly surprising. I mean, we are filling the air with smog, and it seems a certain…
Android Auto Coming to Chevrolet MyLink in 2016
© General Motors We have good news for Android fans: the date has finally been set for Android Auto to arrive in select Chevrolet vehicles. Apple fans have been able to…
Cadillac's Most Powerful Models for 2019
With its diverse lineup of performance cars, luxury sedans, SUVs, and crossovers, Cadillac offers plenty of high-horsepower options — including the fearsome new CT6-V. Plenty of Perks: The benefits of…
An Open Letter to the Guy Who Nearly Ran Me Over Today
Dear Tractor Trailer Operator who was driving along Interstate 275 at around 4:30 today, First of all, how are you? I hope you’re doing all right. How are you enjoying…
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While a fully electric dragster might sound like a paradox, the Chevrolet eCopo Camaro is working to disprove doubters by shattering stereotypes on the drag strip. The electric blue, lightning-bolt…
3 Facts About the Car Rental Industry
Photo: Atomic Taco The experience of renting a car can be both pleasant and unpleasant. Everyone loves driving a different car every once in a while, but there’s often that…
$175 Million Investment Will Help Cadillac's Lansing Plant Build 2 New Vehicles
Cadillac currently builds the CTS and ATS sedans at its Lansing Grand River plant, but the facility is about to get a $175 million makeover that will allow it to…
'APEX: The Story of the Hypercar' – Documentary Review
Genre: Documentary Directors: J.F. Musial, Josh Vietze Producer: J. F. Musial Initial Release: November 18, 2015 Subjects: Christian von Koenigsegg, Horacio Pagani, Frank Stephenson, Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, Detlev von Platen,…
Amazon Could Deliver Traffic Headaches to New York and Virginia
Photo: Wikimedia Commons In case you haven’t heard, this week Amazon announced that its second headquarters would be split between the Northern Virginia side of the Washington D.C. metro area…
Magnet Says Aluminum Super Duty Might Be On the Way
Could an aluminum Super Duty be on the way? Magnets say yes (Pictured: 2015 Ford Super Duty) While it was never confirmed or denied, it’s reasonable to assume that the…
First Two Quick Lane Tire and Auto Centers Open in China
Ford last month celebrated the opening of its first two Quick Lane Tire and Auto Centers in China—in Chongqing on February 6th and Nanjing on February 8th. Both locations are…
Alan Mulally Hates Retirement, Joins Google Board of Directors
Former Ford CEO Alan Mulally Photo: Ford Motor Company Retirement for highly-influential figures in tech- and engineering-related industries is kinda like death for comic book characters. Oh, you mean to…
Acid Truck, Gas Truck Crash, Lead to Seeming-Worst-Case Scenario
Quick, what’s the worst-case scenario for two tanker trucks crashing? If you said a tanker filled with gasoline and a truck filled with acid, then you just named a real thing…
A Letter From The Staff: ‘The News Wheel’ is Moving to Canada
O Canada! Dear Readers, The headline says it all, and yes, it is true. The staff of The News Wheel has made the decision to move our offices from the…
A Glossary of Automotive Acronyms
Photo: Pixabay If you’re new to the world of automotive, it may take some time to pick up the lingo. We have a list of some basic terms you should…
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Anthony Levandowski, a former Waymo engineer, has posted a time-lapse video in a lengthy Medium post that shows a Toyota Prius driving itself across the United States in just four…
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The all-new, 12th-generation 2020 Toyota Corolla has finally rolled off the assembly line in Mississippi, marking the start of a new era for the world’s best-selling car. Plant president Sean…
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The Try Guys are back for their final video in the DUI Series. This time, they’re tackling the dangers of texting and driving. Texting and driving is one of the…
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It’s always a bit depressing to watch the inexorable march of time turn once-hip Saturday Night Live stars into paunchy movie dads. As the first host of Weekend Update, 1975-era…
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For city-based commuters, the sight of a smug motorcycle overtaking the grumpy driver caught in the grip of congestion is becoming more common. So, is it time you swapped the…
