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2016 Camaro Leading Chevy’s Find New Roads Trip

This is a big year for Chevrolet. So far, the bowtie brand has introduced five all-new cars, including the 2016 Chevy Camaro, Malibu, Cruze, Volt, and Spark. To celebrate, Chevy…

10 Great Foreign Films for Cinephiles Who Love Cars

It’s not surprising that American audiences think our domestic cinema has a monopoly on high-octane car movies due to hits like The Fast and the Furious. In actuality, nations around…

What Is Vehicle Differential and Why Does It Matter?

There’s a whole dictionary of technical vocabulary out there that pertain to the machine you drive on a daily basis—terms that most people hear but have no idea what they…

Mayweather's Tweet Reveals Glimpse of his Exotic Car Collection

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Tweeted this photo with the caption, “Welcome to my World” Most boxing fans know Floyd Mayweather is the richest fighter in the world, but have you ever…

Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for June 2019

Here’s your monthly look at car-related movies that are newly available on the three major streaming services. June’s new titles are heavy on action and comedy — both recent and…

Oregon Engineer's New Traffic Light Timing Formula Means Longer Yellow Lights

Photo: The News Wheel Late last year, we shared how Swedish engineer Mats Järlström was advocating for longer yellow lights in Oregon. This year, it looks like he’ll reap the…

German Team Breaks World Acceleration Record

What’s short, green, ludicrously fast, and sounds like the angry cries of a space alien? This little guy: That is the fully-electric vehicle built by a team of students from…

HSV's Future Plans Don't Include the Chevy Corvette

Although Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) recently announced that it will incorporate the Chevrolet Camaro and Silverado into its lineup starting in 2018, there’s one Chevy model that is conspicuous by its absence:…

Formula E is Finally Ditching Its Terrible Qualifying Format

Photo: Jaguar MENA via CC The electric open-wheel Formula E racing series is set to finally change its unpopular qualifying format, pending approval at a meeting of the FIA World…

IHS Automotive Finds F-Series Most Popular in 16 States

2015 Ford F-150 Last month, we wrote about a study from the folks at EveryCarListed.com that found the Ford F-150 to be to most popular vehicle in 39 states. A…

Greg Olsen to Auction Off His Custom '69 Camaro for Charity

Some of the most awesome cars to be auctioned off cross the block at Barrett-Jackson, and many of these do so for charity purposes. The very next of these charity…

Chevrolet and DoSomething.org Launch the “Ride & Seek” Campaign to Promote Seat Belt Usage Among Teens

Teaming up to convince teens to buckle up As far as vehicle safety goes, one of the most obvious tenets is to use your seatbelt. The good news is that…

What Items Should You Keep in Your Car's Glove Box?

The glove box ensures important items are nearby Photo: The News Wheel The glove box, also known as the glove compartment, is a handy spot for storing smaller items. But,…

On the Job: What’s It Like Being an Amazon Delivery Driver?

Photo: The News Wheel As online shopping continues to skyrocket with every passing year — especially during the current pandemic — Amazon is increasing its distribution networks across the country.…

Sterling Archer and Conan O’Brien Drive a 1968 Mustang Fastback

Archer and Conan evade Russian mobsters in a classic Mustang Instead of just having Sterling Archer voice actor H. Jon Benjamin promote the FX comedy Archer with a simple interview,…