What Happens If You Drive off with the Gas Hose?
Driving away from a gas pump with the gas hose still attached happens more frequently than you might think — whether it’s a case of morning brain fog, or succumbing…
What Happens if You Overfill Engine Oil?
Oil changes are a key component of routine maintenance While regular oil changes are an essential part of routine car care, putting too much oil in the engine can be…
A Gearhead's Review of Netflix's “Buddy Thunderstruck” Show
Photo: Netflix, Inc. Netflix has become known for its adult-oriented shows and movies, but the online video streaming service has produced a myriad of original children’s programming, too. Last year,…
British EV Chargers Retract Into the Sidewalk After Use
Electric vehicles continue to thrive in Europe. While no one can deny the benefit they bring to the environment, few people find EV chargers visually attractive — especially when those…
Gender Statistics: Do Men and Women Crash Their Cars Differently?
Photo: Thue via Wikimedia/CC While the idea isn’t always politically correct, numerous studies have been performed that illustrate the differences between men and women—the ways they think, the ways they…
FCA Sets Numerous New Sales Records in 2018
A number of Fiat Chrysler’s brands and models set personal sales records in 2018 Fiat Chrysler sales have been extremely high throughout 2018. Therefore, it’s not all that surprising to…
Automotive Brands with the Highest Average Mileage Lifespan
When you invest thousands and thousands of dollars into a car, you want to ensure that the vehicle you’re buying isn’t going to fall apart in the next couple years.…
Stellantis Earns Highest Score on Disability Equality Index
Photo: FCA Stellantis received the highest score possible on the annual Disability Equality Index. This benchmarking tool found that the company has put in place strategies to support disability equality…
Behind the Badge: Where Did Dodge's Hellcat Name & Logo Come From?
Where does this fierce logo and name originate? If there’s one moniker that stirs excitement in gearheads, it’s Dodge’s Hellcat. These supercharged variants of Dodge’s most popular models make the…
Considering the Environmental Impact of Hyperloop Routes in the US
Earlier this year, the city of Columbus, Ohio, initiated a feasibility study to install a hyperloop route from Cleveland to Chicago. Ohio isn’t the only state taking strides toward this…
Is It Really Necessary to Wax My Car?
Photo: The News Wheel Be honest: Do you actually take the time to wax your car on a regular basis? Or do you just drive it through an automatic car…
Mustang of the Day: 1969 Mustang Boss 302
The word “boss” took on a new cultural connotation in the 1950s as rock ‘n roll took over the airwaves. If something was boss, it was considered the very best…
Review of SimplyFun's 'Drive: The Classic Automobile Collecting Game'
Tabletop gaming has become a massive market recently as tens of thousands of new titles are hitting the shelves each year. While many of these are highly-immersive strategy simulations that will…
Israeli Startup Wants to Use Phone Tracing to Keep Pedestrians Safe
Viziblezone is just one of the startups seeking to make self-driving cars safer for pedestrians Photo: Free-Photos via Pixabay Pedestrian protection is a key concern when it comes to driverless…
The Story of Canada’s First Electric Car
An 1896 photo of the Fetherstonhaugh electric car Photo: Wikimedia Commons Electric vehicles might be the future of transportation, but they’ve also been around for a very long time. In…
