GM Makes New Workplace Safety Technology Publicly Available
The latest GM innovations for workplace safety Photo: General Motors To protect its employees during the coronavirus pandemic, General Motors has developed new workplace safety technology. Better yet, the automaker…
Elon Musk and Johnny Depp Pulled Over for Speeding in a Model S
“We were somewhere around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the adrenaline began to take hold. I remember saying something like “I feel a bit lightheaded; maybe you…
What Are the Benefits of Synthetic Oil?
Oil changes are a key component of routine car care If you’ve ever browsed for engine oil at your local repair shop, you may have noticed those expensive containers of…
Car-Ban-Apalooza Comes to Mexico City as Ozone Levels Reach 14-Year High
Thanks to unusual weather patterns, it seems that air pollution has come to a head in the past year, with people finally getting fed up with factories and vehicles belching…
Denmark to Destroy Danish Air Supply and EV Market
While the world recoils at Volkswagen’s cheating, dirty diesel cars, Denmark has fallen off the green vehicle bandwagon. Hard. Previously, Denmark had striven to make electric vehicles more attractive to…
Chinese Air Pollution Critical: How Will the World’s Biggest Car Market Deal With Its Smog?
Image: Lei Han China is in a bad way, you guys. We have talked for a long time about how bad the Chinese air pollution, especially that in Beijing, has…
China Considers Picking Up California-Style Electric Vehicle Rules
If you know much about how electric cars, you know that, no matter who makes the EV, it will go on sale first in California (or possibly almost exclusively, in…
20 Best Car-Themed Baby Names for Gearhead Parents
“I still can’t believe you let Dad name me “Hemi.” Being a parent–and giving birth to a child–is an incalculable amount of work. So it’s your prerogative to give your child…
Portuguese Grand Prix Returns to 2021 F1 Season
Nigel Mansell heading to his last career F1 win at the 1990 Portuguese Grand Prix Photo: United Autosports via CC Formula 1 has agreed to bring back the Portuguese Grand…
What Type of Oil Does My Car Need?
Photo: RobinHiggins Step inside any auto parts store and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of engine oil varieties. From deciphering the numbers on the label to understanding…
Switch to High-Mileage Synthetic Oil to Maintain Older Engines
Photo: The News Wheel If your car has some miles on it — we’re talking in the six figures — you’ve most likely been diligent about regular oil changes. If…
Warming Up Your Car Before Work is Illegal in Ohio
Photo: Pexels With the next polar vortex making its way through the state of Ohio, our entire staff at The News Wheel has been complaining about the freezing morning temperatures…
Debunked: 7 Outdated Car Myths You Shouldn't Believe
In the past decade, the automotive industry has made huge leaps forward in technology and design. Now that you’re driving in the 21st century, it’s time to update your understanding…
Cars Run Longer Now, but Their Interiors Aren't Keeping Up
Automakers are working to devise car interiors that last as long as engines and other components Photo: Buick Compared to vehicles from previous generations, your car’s engine is likely to…
Is It Wise to Buy an Electric or Hybrid Accessible Van?
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Photo: FCA As the automotive industry continues transitioning from outdated fossil fuels to environmentally conscious, renewable energy, more vehicles are being manufactured with hybrid and all-electric…
