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Sustainability Efforts by GM Earns Automaker 2019 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award

2019 ENERGY STAR Partner Sustained Excellence Award Photo: GM The 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award in Energy Management goes to General Motors for its ongoing…

GM China, Safe Kids Worldwide Host Car Seat Installation Workshop in Shanghai

General Motors China and Safe Kids Worldwide earlier this month teamed up to host a Safe Kids Safe Ride Car Seat Installation Workshop at Yilong Baohong Chevrolet in Shanghai. The…

Best Road Trip Drives: Million Dollar Highway, Colorado

Mountain view from the Million Dollar Highway Photo: Felix Lamouroux via CC If breathtaking mountain scenery and heart-stopping hairpin turns are your thing, you need to take a drive along…

Kobe Bryant Gets Custom Lakers Lowrider from Snoop Dogg for Retirement Gift

A photo posted by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg) on Jul 6, 2016 at 5:35pm PDT In the final NBA game of Kobe Bryant’s career, the 37-year-old shooting guard went out with a…

Yes, the 2016 Focus RS is Still Coming (Probably at Geneva)

The 2016 Focus RS is still coming, but you probably still aren’t quite ready for its brand of madness Ford announced the consolidation of SVT, Team RS, and Ford Racing…

Mazda's RACE STEM Program Hits the Road Again

Mazda’s RACE STEM program visits Jim Bowie High School Getting the kids back to school isn’t just good news for parents ready for quieter house. It can also be a…

The Difference Between Car Wax and Car Polish

Photo: The News Wheel If you’re hoping to revive the look of your car’s exterior, you might reach for car wax or car polish. Both are vital to the preservation…

3 Best Wiper Blades for Your Car

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Why Windshield Wipers Squeak…And What You Can Do About It

Windshield wiper blades can be amazing…until they start screeching.  Squeaky blades can be so loud that they distract you from focusing on the road. Learn the reasons behind the noise…

The Mountain Goats Wrote A LOT of Songs About Cars

Photo: Bicanski via CC A few months ago, I wrote about how “This Year” by The Mountain Goats highlighted the cathartic aspects of driving. What I didn’t realize at the…

Chevy CMO: Chinese Ad Campaigns Will Focus on American “Sense of Freedom”

Global Chevrolet Chief Marketing Officer Timothy Mahoney recently spoke with Advertising Age and gave a somewhat vague glimpse into what one might expect from the brand’s marketing direction in China.…

2014 Charger and Challenger 100th Anniversary Editions Revealed

Dodge Unveils The 2014 Charger and Challenger 100th Anniversary Editions In 1914, brothers John and Horace Dodge created the Dodge Model 30, which was the first all-steel body built car…

Driving Gloves: The Accessory You Never Knew You Needed

Planning a long road trip later this year? Leather driving gloves will help make the ride more pleasant Photo: Leo via Pixabay We’ve already shared the fascinating history behind driving…

4 Audiobooks About Cars to Listen to During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Distract yourself from the pandemic with one of these car-themed audiobooks Need some fresh titles to add to your audiobook list? Whether you’re craving a virtual road trip or simply…

Cybersecurity Concerns Could Stop Self-Driving Cars in their Tracks

The increasing intelligence of today’s cars is impressive. As the likes of Tesla, Google, GM and BMW push the boundaries, our cars are becoming more advanced than ever. However, alongside these innovations come a…