Lift vs. Ramp: Which Is Better for Your Wheelchair Van?
Side ramp on a accessible vehicle operated by MTA of NY Photo: Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York via cc A lot of calculations and decisions go…

Drivers Disobey Speed Limits With Adaptive Cruise Control
Photo: The News Wheel Adaptive Cruise Control is designed to make driving on the highway more enjoyable and less stressful. The system not only allows you to set your speed…

Surprise! Sebastian Vettel and the RB9 Car win Autosport Awards
Sebastian Vettel and the RB9 walked away from the Autosport Awards as champions. If you’re a race fan, here’s some news that’s about as surprising as waking up to discover…

What Is a Vehicle Break-in Process, and Why Does It Matter?
Photo: The News Wheel If the phrase “vehicle break-in process” brings to mind the methodology of a criminal breaking into your parked, locked car, then you’ve missed a very important…

5 Must-Read Leadership Books by Automotive Industry Experts
Photo: The News Wheel No matter what industry you’re in, you can learn a lot from the experiences and advice of veterans of the automotive industry. Manufacturing CEOs and influential…

Review: Don Keefe's 'Pontiac Concept and Show Cars' from CarTech Books
The Pontiac brand has been six feet underground for roughly six years, but its presence remains very much alive today. On your daily drive, you are still likely to see…

Opel X-pertly X-hibits X-citing Crossland X Crossover (X-Over)
Opel this morning revealed the all-new Opel Crossland X, its recently announced B-segment crossover that is part of the brand’s “7 in 17” product offensive. Opel was super, duper excited…

Cartoon Car Spotlight: Falling to Pieces over 'The Incredible Crash Dummies'
Photo: Lamb & Company, Nelvana Computer-generated animation wasn’t always the dazzling art form it is today. It suffered growing pains for decades before reaching its current level of refinement. Television…

3 Best Off-Road Parks in Virginia
There are many off-road trails in the great state of Virginia, but fully-fledged parks are few and far between. For your convenience, we’ve put together a list of the three…

20 Specialty Plates Banned by the State of Ohio
There’s been a lot made recently about whether or not a license plate should count as a protected forum for the exercise of free speech. While the Supreme Court determines…

2024 Chevy Camaro Will Offer New Farewell Package
The 2021 Camaro LS and LT Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Camaro is currently in its sixth generation, and the final Camaro in this generation will be the 2024 model. To…

Behind the Badge: Symbolism in Audi's Four Rings Logo
Ever wonder what those mysterious four rings in Audi’s badge represent? German automaker Audi is known for producing lavish, fun-to-drive vehicles–all of which have a four-ring silver badge on their…

Could Your Car's Hubcap Fall Off While You're Driving?
Have you ever hit a pot hole really hard and felt your car jolt so much that it seemed like the wheel would pop off due to the impact? Luckily, wheels are anchored…

10 Memorable Music Band Names Inspired By Cars
When picking a name, a musical group has to select a moniker that will stand out among a sea of artists, being unique and off-beat while still being memorable and catchy.…

Study Ranks 10 Cars with the Most Recalls — and 10 with the Fewest
According to a new study, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class had a higher average recall rate than any other vehicle from 2013 to 2017 While recalls don’t always involve dangerous problems, fixing…


