Tips for Teaching Your Teen How to Drive
Photo: State Farm Summer is a great time for teens to start learning how to drive. If your teen is taking the driver’s seat this summer, here are some strategies…
2023 Chevrolet Malibu Overview
Photo: Chevrolet The Malibu is an iconic nameplate of the Chevy brand. For decades, it has been the go-to car for conscious buyers due to its affordability and impressive fuel…
9 Tips to Prolong Your Car's Transmission Life
You probably don’t give much thought to your car’s transmission, but as soon as it starts acting up you will know about it. Your transmission is required to be in…
Differences Between Unibody and Body-on-Frame Vehicles
Photo: Chevrolet Ever wondered why some automaker brag about their SUV’s body-on-frame construction? Or have you wondered why some SUVs can tow far more than their similarly sized siblings? Many…
What’s the Deal with Rest Areas in America?
Who put this here? Photo: DanTD I’ve traveled cross country quite a few times in my life and have had to make many urgent stops at rest areas along major…
Star Waggons and the Reinvention of the Celebrity Trailer
You think this is luxurious? You should see what Star Waggons supplies to its rich and famous clients Photo: flickr via CC Have you ever watched a movie or TV…
Behind the Badge: A Study on McLaren's “Swoosh” Design, Kiwi Birds, & Cigarettes
What could this stylish red swoosh mean? Photo: hushypushy via Flickr British automaker McLaren, creator of some of the world’s best-performing sports cars, has an interesting history behind its current,…
Tips for Traveling With an Overactive Bladder
Frequent bathroom breaks are essential on long road trips, if you have OAB Photo: Andre Buhrer via Pixabay According to Healthline, nearly 33 million Americans suffer from an overactive bladder.…
South African Racetrack Auction Will Make One Lucky Duck the Coolest Person Alive
Your new racetrack Ever wanted to own, oh I don’t know, a racetrack? Personally, the thought has never occurred to me, but mainly because why would it? It’s not like…
10 Biggest Car Technology Breakthroughs of the Last 20 Years
This article is sponsored by EduBirdie. It all started with steam power. Can you believe it? Back in the 18th century, steam-powered vehicles appeared for the first time. They were…
Behind the Badge: Cryptic Origins of Monte Carlo's Red Knight's Crest
Have you ever passed a car on the road with this unusual badge on its fascia? If you didn’t recognize it, you’ll be happy to know you’ve seen one of…
Moments in Car History: the Moondust Fender Problem
December 11th, 1972 was a supposed to be a great one for astronauts Gene Cernan and Jack Schmitt, who had just landed their Challenger lunar module on the moon’s surface…
Cadillac's Eagerly Awaited 2019 CT6 V-Sport Is Now the CT6-V
The 2019 Cadillac CT6 V-Sport is one of the brand’s most eagerly awaited new vehicles, but now it’s getting a new name. From here on out, the CT6 V-Sport will…
The Story Behind Cadillac's New Blackwing Twin Turbo V8 Engine
The buzz at Cadillac is it's going electric, but the brand still has plenty of roar with its exclusive 4.2L twin-turbo V-8. Check out this video of the new Blackwing.…
Is Limp Bizkit Playing a Secret 4/20 Show at a Sunoco Gas Station in Dayton, Ohio?
What are you doing on April 20th, AKA 4/20, the holiest of #high holy days on the pothead’s calendar? If you live in or around Dayton, Ohio, you may be tempted…
Tips for Fixing That Sagging, Detached Roof Liner in Your Car
The majority of drivers put a lot of effort into maintaining their vehicle under the hood, around the wheels, and along the body; but over time, the interior of a vehicle…
GM Opens Active Safety Test Area at Milford Proving Grounds
The photo above—which appears to show Davey running into traffic, presumably in defiance of his dog Goliath’s warnings—is actually a shot of the new $14 million Active Safety Test Area…
GM CEO Mary Barra Joins the Walt Disney Company's Board of Directors
She’s smiling cause she’s headed to Disneyland! Photo: Fortune Live Media When it comes to the automotive industry, few companies can match the influence that General Motors possesses. In a…
Woman Dies After Posting Selfie While Driving
No text, selfie, or message is worth your life Photo: Intel Free Press If you are a person with a brain, chances are you know that texting while driving is…
“TRON Realm, Chevrolet Digital Challenge” Attraction Opens in Shanghai Disneyland
The newly opened “TRON Realm, Chevrolet Digital Challenge” Shanghai Disneyland is now offering visitors a TRON-influenced glimpse at the future of transportation, presented in part by GM. The park’s newly…
CEO Profiles: General Motors' Mary Barra
Mary Barra’s promotion to the CEO of General Motors was game changing; in her role, Barra is the first female CEO in the automotive industry. Background A Michigan native, Mary…
Disney is Bringing the Tron Lightcycle Power Run Coaster to Disney World's Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland is getting ready to receive an upgrade Photo: The Walt Disney Company When the Shanghai Disneyland Park opened in June of last year, one of the most highly-discussed and popular…
General Motors CEO Announces Plans to Expand Chevrolet Bolt EV Production
GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra shows off an autonomous Chevrolet Bolt EV Photo: © General Motors Drivers are hungry for more Chevrolet Bolt EVs, and General Motors is planning…
Ride in Style at Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Riders get ready for launch to get to the concert on time. Whether you are a hard rock, coaster, or car fan, the Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios…
Helpful Tips for Detailing Your Own Car
Most people are very possessive about their car and don’t like giving it up to others unless there’s a solid reason to do so, such as cleaning, detailing, or repair.…
Spring Hill Assembly Plant to Receive an Additional $788.7 Million from GM
GM has invested more than $2 billion in the Spring Hill Manufacturing complex since 2010 Photo: © General Motors General Motors has reaffirmed its commitment to the Spring Hill Manufacturing…
Top 10 Car-Themed Coasters
Take a ride in the fast lane on these car-themed coasters Photo:daveynln Summer vacation is right around the corner, and some of the best destinations for summer fun are theme…
What the Heck Happened to the Elio?
Yeah, it’s weird. But cool. Update 4/5: I have learned that there were more recent reservation numbers available on Elio’s website, and that the automaker had a recent appearance at the…
Rocket Rods: Disney’s Rocket-Powered Mistake – Pt. 2
One of the last remaining Rocket Rods on display Photo: Lyght via CC In part one of this story, we discussed the history of Tomorrowland’s beloved Peoplemover, and how it…
Top 5 Weird Car Laws in Ohio
Ohio is known for many things; Buckeye football, the Wright brothers, amusement parks… the list goes on. But Ohio is also known for some pretty weird laws, including ones that…
Women's Equality Day: Why Cars Are Referred to As “She” and Why It Has to Stop
Photo: Pexels We’ve all heard it before. “She’s a beauty,” the car salesman says as you sit down in what just might be your new Corvette. Then, as you pull…
A Brief History of the School Bus
A 1955 school bus with a GMC chassis Photo: Darron Birgenheier via CC Soon enough, school buses will be traveling around neighborhoods and stopping traffic to safely allow children to…
A Gearhead's Review of “Power Battle Watch Car” Animated Show
As someone who grew up watching Pokemon, MegaMan NT Warrior, Yu-Gi-Oh! and many other such shows, I’m not unfamiliar with the addictive draw of Asian cartoons featuring arena-style duels between…
Prevent Major Car Problems with Proper Maintenance
Photo: Manoj Prasad Car ownership comes with many responsibilities. Other than the payments and insurance, you must perform proper maintenance on your car. Many people ruin their cars because they…
Great Scott, it’s a Back to the Future II DeLorean iPhone 6 Cover!
The time has come for a Back to the Future 2 DeLorean iPhone 6 case The 1989 time-traveling sequel Back to the Future Part II predicted that in the year…
Elon Musk to Bankrupt Mr. Burns on 'The Simpsons'
Elon Musk will have a non-“kiss ass” appearance on an upcoming episode of The Simpsons It’s something of a rite of passage for celebrities to appear in the city of…
Here’s What Kept Your Hands from Getting Chopped Off on Expedition Everest
The “Envelope of Protection” used at Disneyland and Disney World Disney recently banned selfie sticks from all of its parks in the US—not because the House of Mouse is taking…
Donate to DeLorean Documentary Kickstarter for Awesome Back to the Future Swag
Hard to believe, but when filming wrapped on Back to the Future Part III, the original DeLorean DMC-12 wasn’t taken directly from the set and installed in a permanent display…
The Safe Choice: Vehicles with the Highest Safety and Resale Value
The 2017 Toyota RAV4 has received excellent marks in crash tests When you are deciding on a vehicle to purchase, you must take a few factors into consideration. Not only…
2019 Chevy Equinox Wins Spot on WardsAuto 10 Best UX List
According to WardsAuto, the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox provides one of the best user experiences among new or redesigned vehicles. In order to appear on the 2018 Wards 10 Best UX…
Tips to Avoid Using Your Phone Behind the Wheel
We’ve all experienced it. You’re listening to your music on the way home, but your car isn’t equipped with a hands-free audio system and you want to change the song.…
Man Hears Amber Alert, Realizes the Child Is in the Car in Front of Him
Image: Taku Amber alerts over car radios are a thankfully infrequent occurrence, but when they occur, often those listening are nowhere near those the police are looking for. This was…
Chevrolet Nets Two Places on Ward's 10 Best Engines
Lately, it seems like, if we are praising a Chevrolet car, it is most likely one of two models: either the long-running performance car, the Camaro, or the relatively new…
Scion Hopes for an FR-S Convertible
Currently, the Scion FR-S (or, as you may know it, the Subaru BRZ with a Scion badge slapped on) is only offered in a hard top model, much to the…
Opel Brand, Ampera-e Up 2016 AUTOBEST Awards
Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann Opel is taking home a pair of 2016 AUTOBEST Awards after a panel of independent journalists from 31 different European countries voted the recently-revealed Opel Ampera-e…
GM Asks to Skip 2014 Silverado and Sierra Recall
General Motors is hoping to avoid a 2014 Silverado and Sierra recall having to do with an issue with the instrument cluster. While General Motors is following through with a…
Real-Life Mario Kart Racing Comes to Ohio
Mario Kart fans in Ohio will be thrilled to hear of a new event set for next year. Mushroom Rally, a traveling go-kart race event, is scheduled to arrive in Cincinnati…
How to Avoid the Dangers of Distracted Driving
Photo: The News Wheel Whether or not you’re an experienced driver, you should understand that accidents can happen anywhere and anytime. You might be driving perfectly attentively and practicing safe…
New South Wales to Install Cameras to Curb Distracted Driving
Australians aren’t joking around when it comes to texting while behind the wheel. New South Wales plans to install 45 AI-enhanced cameras on main roads by December. According to The…
Formula One: Aero Development War is in Full Force
One of the elements of Formula One that makes the sport so appealing from a technical perspective is the almost absurd level of development throughout the course of a season.…
