Family of Japanese Tourists Mistakenly Lead Police on High-Speed Chase
Exactly who you want to see on your next international vacation, right? Now imagine this, except they’re all holding guns and screaming. Imagine how you would spend your first days…
We Need to Talk About Handicapped Parking Shaming
Hello, internet. Thanks for coming in to talk with us today. Have a seat, because we need to have a conversation about those shaming people who use a handicapped parking…
American SUVs’ Towing Praised by AutoTrader.com
American automakers fared quite well in a recent list put out by AutoTrader.com. The site praised several American SUVs’ towing capabilities on its recent Must-Shop SUVs for Towing list. In…
GM Expects to Start Mass-Producing the Self-Driving Cruise AV in 2019
GM’s Cruise AV self-driving car won’t have a steering wheel General Motors is gearing up to start mass-producing its fourth-generation Cruise AV self-driving vehicle in 2019. GM says the Cruise AV is…
3 Silverado 1500 Trims Get New “Value Packages” for 2020
Photo: Chevrolet Three new packages planned for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 could be good news for buyers seeking extra options at a (presumably) attractive price. These “value packages” bring…
Infographic: Top 10 Colors for SUVs
While there are a wide assortment of varying colors that cars can be in the modern automotive market, most drivers opt to stick with the same shades of white, black, and…
Upgraded myBuick App Monitors Your Driving Habits, Tips You Off About Insurance Discounts
Buick drivers can monitor their habits behind the wheel with the upgraded myBuick app Do you constantly find yourself flooring the gas, slamming the brakes, and treating the rules of…
Beijing Testing Facial-Recognition Glasses That Could Revolutionize the Criminal Identification Process
Photo: DAHBOO77 Police in Beijing are testing out futuristic sunglasses that are equipped with facial recognition and license-plate identifying technology. This AI gadget comes on the heels of technology products such as…
IIHS Finds That Convertibles Are as Safe as Hardtop Models
The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Photo: Mitsubishi Motors If you’ve had safety concerns over riding in a convertible, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new report may put your mind…
Alonso Warns Toro Rosso They May Be in for a Tough 2018
McLaren Honda driver Fernando Alonso was stuck behind the Mercedes-powered Williams of Felipe Massa for the most part of the 2017 Brazilian Grand Prix, unable to get by in the…
When Should You Recirculate the Air in Your Car's Cabin?
The recirculation button Photo: The News Wheel Most cars come with a recirculation button, which looks like the outline of a car with a curved arrow inside it. When pressed,…
GM’s Gerald Johnson Wins Black Engineer of the Year Award
Gerald Johnson Photo: General Motors The annual BEYA STEM Conference promotes diversity and provides networking opportunities for professionals, students, and educators. For 2021, this conference is honoring General Motors Executive…
Is It Cheaper to Drive a Car or a Motorcycle?
Photo: Shutterstock Some people are car fanatics. Their cars are their pride and joy and often reflect their personalities. Similarly, motorcyclists feel a special bond with their bikes and might…
Stockholm Ambulances to Interrupt Car Radios to Warn They Are Coming
I would think ambulance drivers would hate people with big in-car stereos. They could be driving with siren on, lights flashing, and then get stuck behind some doof in an…
Driving as Catharsis: The Coin-Flip Game
Photo: Arun Kumar Singh via CC I’ve written at length on The News Wheel about the cathartic aspects of driving — mainly based on representations in media, and frequently the…
