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Was Elon Musk Right? Facebook Shuts Down Artificial Intelligence After It Creates Its Own Language

Photo via Oninnovaion Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have been head-to-head in the news lately with opposing views about Artificial Intelligence (AI). While Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, is enthusiastic about…

First Production 2017 Corvette Grand Sport to be Auctioned Off for Charity

The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport General Motors has announced that the first retail production 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Collector’s Edition will be auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson at 6 pm on…

Second-Gen Volt to Receive New Voltec EREV Propulsion System

Chevrolet yesterday announced that its second-generation electric Volt would benefit from an all-new Voltec EREV propulsion system that will be built using data collected from drivers of current Volts. (EREV,…

Black Ice Creates Top Danger for Winter Driving

Winter driving is dangerous — low temperatures threaten your vehicle’s dependability; snow makes driving slippery and slow; and black ice can make you lose complete control. And unlike low temperatures,…

Orders Open for Diesel-powered 2021 Colorado and Canyon

The new 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel Photo: Chevrolet As the second half of 2020 begins, General Motors’ recovery from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is continuing. Thanks to extra precautions and…

Tips and Tricks for Drawing a Car

Here at The News Wheel, we like to channel our creative brains on a regular basis. While bringing you automotive news helps sharpen our writing skills, every so often we have…

Maserati’s 2023 Roadmap

Photo: Maserati Maserati has been flying somewhat under the radar recently, but the Italian luxury automaker has big plans for the future. Last year, it had laid out a roadmap…

Is the Autonomous Car Revolution Upon Us?

Will we see the autonomous car revolution in 2019? Probably not. Don’t get us wrong; we’re excited about autonomous vehicles, too. A slew of articles and news releases about new…

What Canadians Need to Know About Driving in the U.S.

Photo: The News Wheel The United States and Canada share a number of driving laws and customs, but there are some significant differences between the countries. Here’s a quick and…

Parking Was the Biggest Expense for Vehicle Owners in 2017

When you’re putting together your budget for car ownership, things like car payments, insurance, and gas probably come to mind as the most obvious monthly costs. But, as it turns out, parking…

Lamborghini Huracán Converted into World’s Fastest Camera Car

Meet the “Huracam,” a Lamborghini Huracán converted into the world’s fastest camera car by Incline Dynamic Outlet, a company best known for its top aerial cinematography. It’s also ridiculously expensive.…

NHTSA Will Put Crash-Test Dummies in Backseats Thanks to Uber, Lyft

Crash-test dummies will soon be sitting in the backseat during NHTSA crash tests The automotive safety industry has come a long way since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…

How to Get Your Car Out of the Mud

What mud? I don’t see any mud. Photo: Joost J. Bakker via CC Getting your vehicle stuck in the mud can be frustrating. Knowing the right way to free your…

Spring Salvaging: How to Turn Old Car Parts into Gardening Items

Grow your greenery in this gas-guzzler Photo: Jocelyn Kinghorn via cc/Flickr It’s almost springtime, and you’re probably eyeing your garden, mulling over the work you have ahead of you to…

Cobra Jet Book Review: A Fascinating Chronicle of Ford's 428 Legacy

Photo: The News Wheel Today, we know Ford’s performance capabilities through the Mustang’s legendary reputation and its famous iterations like the Shelby GT500. However, Ford wasn’t always a “cool” brand…