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…
How Many Humans Would it Take to Power a Corvette?
Photo: Chevrolet While researching topics for The News Wheel, I’ll occasionally stumble across an idea that’s ultimately frivolous but which I find inexplicably fascinating. One such thought recently popped into…
Lessons Learned Cleaning an Infestation of Carpet Beetles Out of My Car
Let me tell you about my day on Wednesday. The first part went pretty normally, coming to work, doing some writing, attending meetings and such. However, once I left work,…
How Muppets Drive Cars: A Look Behind the Scenes
Movin’ right along, footloose and fancy-free… Photo: CGP Grey via CC Way back in 1976, The Muppet Show hit the airwaves and started a global phenomenon. Of course, this wasn’t…
2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD Overview
Photo: Chevrolet For a more powerful option than the standard Silverado, many turn to the Silverado HD (Heavy Duty) lineup of trucks. The 2500HD and 3500HD offer better towing capability,…
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Overview
Photo: Chevrolet The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe is a spacious three-row SUV that gained some new tech tools for the latest model year. On top of that, it received new exterior…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Brooklyn, New York
In the early 1900s, Brooklyn was a mecca for immigrants arriving via Ellis Island, and over 100 years later, the community’s history and runs deep and is home to a…
A Brief History of Paid Parking
Photo: DijanaVu Whether you reside in the city or just visit it occasionally, chances are you’ve experienced the benefits and drawbacks of paid parking. Discover when paid parking meters first…
Why Today's Market Is Perfect for Buying a Used Car
Current used car prices might lead to you being as happy as these people If you’re considering buying a used car, this might be the best time to buy one,…
