The Time Tiger Woods Gave Away Four Buicks
Sifting back through the years of automotive history can yield some forgotten gems. For instance, the time when legendary golfer Tiger Woods was the official spokesperson for Buick. In my…
Cold Weather Can Cause TPMS Sensors to Give a False Alarm
Dashboard warning lights can be confusing. Even when you do understand them though, they can still induce a temporary headache — especially when a certain warning light pops on for…
Highway Noise Barriers Don't Work Very Well. Why Are They Still Being Built?
Photo: Ken Lund Want to know a dirty little secret about those noise barriers that isolate busy stretches of highway from their surrounding neighborhoods? According to an in-depth investigation by…
10 Best Magazine Subscriptions for Car Fans & Gearheads
Despite having the internet (and The News Wheel) for the most up-to-date information on what’s going on in the auto industry, magazines still offer exclusive personal stories, how-to guides, model…
Cars Might Soon Have Transparent Wood Dashboards
Photo: ©Woodoo / Gear Productions, 2018 As automakers explore new materials and technologies to minimize cars’ weight and emissions, some companies are offering innovative solutions that could advance these goals.…
4 GM Executives Named to 2019 Motor Trend Power List
General Motors CEO and Chairman Mary Barra is ranked at No. 11 on Motor Trend’s 2019 Power List Photo: Fortune Live Media MotorTrend has released its annual ranking of “the…
GM China Concludes Two-Year Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 Vehicle Sharing Pilot Program
After two years of operation in a real-world environment, the Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 vehicle sharing pilot program launched by General Motors China and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) has recently…
GM China Science Lab Key to Future Global Developments
General Motors China Science Lab, one of four GM R&D centers around the globe, is expected to play a considerable role in the automaker’s development over the next five years—a…
Are Electric Charging Stations Free?
Chevrolet Volt charging Photo: The News Wheel Petrol-powered cars require a trip to the gas station to refuel, and that costs money to fill your vehicle’s gas tank. But if…
Virtual Safety Car Helps Hamilton Win 2020 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
Photo: Honda Lewis Hamilton won the 2020 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, and must be the luckiest man in Formula 1. He is the only driver not to have retired out…
4 Facts to Know About Towing and Storage Fees
Have you ever wondered about how to recover a towed vehicle or who covers towing fees after an accident? You’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up answers to a…
High-Tech Car Hacks on the Rise
Photo: PoliceCenter As technology advances, car thieves are getting sneakier. According to Fox 32 Chicago News, “relay attacks” are on the rise. Instead of a thief smashing a window or picking…
Surprising Factors That Affect Car Insurance Premiums
Knowing which factors can lower your car insurance rate can help you make a wise decision when shopping for a new policy or negotiating a lower rate with your current…
How to Get a Stop Sign Put Up in Your Neighborhood
Photo: The News Wheel With stay-at-home orders in full effect, you may be recognizing certain new or surprising things around your neighborhood, including speeding cars zooming down your street. As…
8 Quick Ways to Earn Money Driving Your Own Car
Money is hard to come by these days; many of us struggle to pay the bills or could use a little extra cash in the bank. While the majority of…
