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History of F1 Pit Stops

Photo: United Autosport via CC Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, has decided to artificially slow down pit stops for the first time in the sport’s history. The average F1…

The Weirdest and Wildest Driving Video Games of All Time

Photo: Hiroh Satoh When it comes to cars in video games, there are a few recurring favorites that nearly everyone can name: Forza, DiRT Rally, Mario Kart, and Grand Theft…

Electric Vehicles May End Oil Dominance in Next Decade

The fall of the dominance of oil in cars may be coming sooner than you think, according to Bloomberg Business. Bloomberg basically reasons that a few things will make electric…

Toronto Residents Report Lengthier Average Commutes

Toronto residents are reporting longer commutes Photo: James Schwartz (Creative Commons 2.0) Making the trip to the office and back even more of a grind, daily commutes are getting longer…

Advertisers Target Saudi Women After Driving Decree

When anything big, good or bad, happens in the world, you’ll be sure that brands will capitalize on it. After the royal decree in Saudi Arabia allowing women drivers beginning…

'The Company Is Not Even Talking About It' – Next-Gen GT-R to Be Delayed to at Least 2020

With all of Nissan’s sedans (the Maxima, Altima, and Sentra) getting a gorgeous facelift for the 2016 year, you have to wonder—which car is going to be redesigned next? Well,…

New FCA CEO Mike Manley Set to Announce Personal Management Team by End of September

Mike Manley’s putting together a crew It’s been a little over a month since Michael Manley was named the new CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Unfortunately, shortly after he was…

UPDATE: FCA Names the Winners of the Fifth Annual “Drive for Design” Competition

The winning design, created by Davis Kunselman of Macon, Georgia Earlier this year, The News Wheel reported that FCA was holding its Fifth Annual “Drive for Design” competition. Hosted through…

Is a C8 Stingray R Special Edition on the Way?

Is a graphics package in the works for the 2021 Stingray R? Photo: Chevrolet 2020 has been a frustrating one for Corvette fans. Thanks to factory closings and endless delays,…

What Was the First Ever Car Racing Video Game?

Photo: Atari From Need for Speed to Gran Turismo to Mario Kart, automotive racing has been a driving force in the development and success of the video game industry over the years.…

Gleeful Car-nage: The Violent, Vehicular Legacy of the 'Death Race' Franchise

Frankenstein’s beastly car from Roger Corman’s Death Race 2000 Photo: Shout Factory/New World Pictures Few films are as polarizing as Roger Corman’s gruesome, irreverent, and shameless low-budget satire Death Race 2000.…

2018 Mazda3 Overview

Say hello to the Zoom Zoom brand’s compact passenger car, coming with good standard features and excellent driving dynamics, whether it is a sedan or a hatchback. More Mazda: The CX-5…

Winter Storms: Drivers in the South Have a Right to Freak Out When It Snows

Photo: Maro White Those of us from the Northern half of the United States are used to the snow. Ice and sleet pelt into our eyes as we walk into…

Four Chevy Models Top Segments in 2018 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study

J.D. Power just released its 2018 Vehicle Dependability Study. Four Chevrolet models achieved top rank status for their segments, a notable feat for an evaluation with such a thorough criterion.…

Vinos & Vehicles: 11 Wineries That Automotive Enthusiasts Must Visit

Turnbull Winery in Oakville, CA Many fans of automobiles and racing love beer, which is why there are so many breweries that offer car-themed beers. However, some gearheads prefer wine–and…