Book Review: Loeser Captures Legendary Car's Spirit in Vivid 'Art of the Mustang'
Automobiles that are a cut above the rest don’t just reach fame because of their inner workings. While the technical aspects are part of their rise to fame, you can’t…
Pipeline Cyberattack Leads to Highest Gas Prices Since 2014
Photo: The News Wheel A recent cyberattack caused the Colonial Pipeline, the largest fuel pipeline in the U.S., to shut down for six days. Although the pipeline system is now…
7 Fun Apps to Download Before Embarking on Your Summer Road Trip
Photo:Avinash Patel As helpful as navigation apps are when you’re driving to new destinations, they aren’t the only ones worth downloading to your smartphone. Here are seven apps to take the…
GM Invests in Startup Recreating the Head-up Display
The head-up display in the GMC Sierra Denali Photo: General Motors Envisics is a startup that’s working on re-creating head-up display and adding augmented reality to the system. GM Ventures…
The State of EV Incentives in the Pacific Northwest
Potential electric-vehicle buyers in the Pacific Northwest might soon have more initiative to purchase an EV. Besides the federal income tax credit worth up to $7,500 for certain EV models,…
CDC Urges Americans to Use Private Vehicles Instead of Public Transit
The CDC’s recommendation that commuters use private cars might help boost auto sales and new vehicle leases the rest of this year and into 2021 In light of the pandemic,…
Where Do I Find My Car's VIN Number?
Photo: The News Wheel Every car, truck, SUV, and other type of vehicle has its own one-of-a-kind code that distinguishes it from every other one that’s been created — even…
“Nomadland” and the Upsetting Reality it Represents
Photo: Adavyd via CC Sometimes it’s easier to walk through life ignoring the challenges faced by others because you’re overwhelmed with your own. But, just because we don’t see or…
Tips for Recycling Motor Oil
Photo: The News Wheel Automotive waste is a serious blight on the environment. But one component — motor oil — can be recycled, offering an eco-friendly approach to an essential…
4 Apps to Educate Your Kids on Road Trips
Keeping your kids happy on a road trip requires a lot of creativity, gear, and patience. Along with the games, snacks, and surprises you pack, be sure to check out…
Iowa Department of Transportation Uses Snow Plow to Remove Mayflies from Local Bridge
If they weren’t on summer vacation, the local kids would probably receive a mayfly day. Or at least a mayfly two hour delay. Photo: Ohio Sea Grant It’s Mayfly-Mania 2:…
Six Letters in Flower Serve as Car Maintenance Reminder
Before you leave for a big trip, you’ll likely put “schedule maintenance check” on your to-do list. After all, you don’t want your plans to be derailed by a stalled…
Fewer New Cars Are Offering A Manual Transmission
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV interior Photo: Mitsubishi Motors If you want to feel in control behind the wheel, it’s worth pairing your engine with a manual transmission and shifting gears…
Designer John Elliot Gives Lexus UX Rad-Looking White Tires
Photo: Lexus Maybe you’re among the masses who wonders from time to time why tires are only offered in black? Why can we not have tires in fresh colors like…
2016 Australian Grand Prix Recap: Mercedes Under Threat
Sebastian Vettel charges ahead of Mercedes And we’re back! The 2016 Formula 1 World Championship is on and fortunately for us, there’s already a lot more action than in 2015:…
