Chevy Volt Takes Green Car of the Year Award (This Time in Canada)
Back when the first Chevy Volt rolled onto the road, it was met with mixed reviews, with critics pointing out the car’s limited fuel choices, unintuitive dashboard, and more limited…
What to Look for When Buying a Second-Hand Car
If you’re in the market for a car, you’ll first need to decide whether you want to buy new or used. Both have their pros and cons, but buying a…
New Child Seat Guidelines Aim to Keep Kids Safer on the Road
Even as automotive safety technology advances, riding in a car is still a risky business. You might be (or think you are) the world’s most perfect driver, but you can’t guarantee…
Chevy Introduces myChevrolet App for Apple Watch
Chevrolet announced today that it is making the myChevrolet app available on the Apple Watch, giving owners another way to remotely start and stop their vehicle, lock and unlock their…
Automakers Invest in Luxury Trucks as the Segment Rapidly Grows
The number of luxury pickup trucks is on the rise When most motorists envision a luxury vehicle, a sophisticated sedan or SUV probably comes to mind. The automotive world is changing,…
Luxury Trucks Boost Average Transaction Prices for GM
America’s appetite for larger and fancier trucks is boosting profits for GM Photo: GMC Historically, pickup trucks have been regarded as working-class vehicles. In many ways, they still are. However,…
Burt Reynolds Auctioning Stuff, Including Smokey and the Bandit Car
You have the chance to obtain a Trans Am that looks just like this one! Photo: Ntcrwler via CC James Bond’s Aston Martin. Starsky and Hutch‘s Gran Torino. The Dukes…
Michigan Driver Attempts to Dash by a Speed Trap, Rolls Vehicle
Couple of things not to do:Drive 85/70 on M 14. Try to jump off at at the Beck Road Exit to avoid the trooper by cutting across lanes of traffic.…
Kia’s Dancing Hamsters Return in Newest Soul Ad Campaign
The hamsters are back and funkier than ever before Kia’s fun-loving hamsters (or, as we like to call them here at The News Wheel, Kamsters—or in some cases, criminals) are…
How to Keep Babies Calm and Entertained in the Car
You might think that there’s nothing much to celebrate on the second day of May but you’d be wrong. May 2 is known as Baby Day! Whether you have a…
Speeding and Distracted Driving Are Among the Top Causes of Dangerous Accidents Involving Teenage Drivers
Dangerous driving habits are leading to more teens involved in fatal accidents The time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day has been repeatedly dubbed the “100 Deadliest Days,” due…
What Car Does Bill Murray Drive in the Movie 'Groundhog Day'?
The Phils go for a drive in a stolen truck Photo: Columbia Pictures There’s a lot to love about February 2nd. Apart from it being my birthday (woohoo!) and giving…
The Best Cars in Cyberpunk 2077
Photo: Alex Carmichael via CC For all of its flaws, Cyberpunk 2077 is an incredibly beautiful and detailed game, especially when it comes to the cars. The game features more…
Why Take Caution When Buying a Car at an Auction
Photo: The News Wheel If you’re on the hunt to get your next vehicle at a real bargain, you may consider buying from an automobile auction. Nabbing an auctioned car…
EV Charger Company ChargePoint Seeks to be the AirBnB of Charging Stations
If you ask someone who likes electric cars what one of the main challenges to their widespread adoption is, and you will most likely be told “infrastructure.” There simply isn’t…
Survey: For Electric Cars, 200 Miles Is OK But 300 Is Way Better
When it comes to electric vehicles, range has been a struggle for automakers. Most electrics offer somewhere close to or under 100 miles of range, except for some recent examples…
GM Invests $552 Million in Ohio and New York Manufacturing Facilities
The Parma Metal Center in northeast Ohio Today General Motors announced $552 million in investments for key manufacturing facilities located in the states of New York and Ohio. Of the…
New Chevy Commercial Highlights J.D. Power Dependability Awards
Chevrolet has a history of acing J.D. Power Dependability Awards. The brand’s latest commercial highlights its domination of these reputable awards. OnStar Advantage: Modern connectivity for contemporary passengers [wptab name=’#1′]…
Rory Curtis Emerged from Coma Thinking He Was Matthew McConaughey
Not pictured: Rory Curtis So here’s something unusual: imagine being involved in a serious car accident and falling into a coma, only to wake up six days later with improved…
TrueCar Gives 2015 Tahoe a 2015 ALG Residual Value Award
TrueCar Gives 2015 Tahoe a 2015 ALG Residual Value Award ©GM TrueCar’s analytics division, called ALG, recently named the 2015 Tahoe a 2015 ALG Residual Value Award winner. In total,…
Nissan's May Sales Up 17.8 Percent
The Nissan LEAF enjoyed its best sales month ever in May Nissan was a big winner in May with total sales of 125,558 units, a 17.8 percent year-over-year increase and…
Right Hand Drive Chevy Camaro SS in the Works for India?
The 2014 Camaro SS Due to the government’s high import taxes, you rarely see American muscle cars on the streets of India. However, there have been rumors that Ford is…
Indian Car Ban’s Strange Exceptions May Undermine Anti-Pollution Efforts
Image: Alex Graves Yesterday, we talked about how yet another capital city was applying a partial car ban to reduce pollution: the World Health Organization’s most polluted city, Delhi. Running on…
2015 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban Features to be Added on in October
The 2015 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, in front of Lake Tahoe. (See what they did there?) ©GM The 2015 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban SUVs were recently launched, but those who…
Toy Spotlight: Collectible, Nostalgic Super Mario Hot Wheels Cars
It’s a beautiful thing when two things you cherish merge into one beautiful package–especially if it brings back memories of your childhood. So when my wife revealed an early birthday present for me–Super…
3 FCA Models Make List of 10 Best Cars for Winter Driving
2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Southwest Edition Photo: FCA Driving in winter can be stressful and challenging. Even if the ground isn’t covered in ice, snow, rain, or sleet, the colder…
F1 Set to Introduce Halo Device for 2018 Despite Team Opposition
Sebastian Vettel testing the Halo device during practice for the 2016 British Grand Prix Photo: Jen_ross83 Nine out of ten Formula One teams voted against a new “Halo” device meant…
2015i GM SUVs Introduce Slew of Updates
The 2015i GM SUVs, including the Chevy Tahoe, will introduce a number of updates. The 2015i GM SUVs are about ready to hit the market, and with them, they’ll carry…
New Campaign Pits Mustang Mach-E v. Everything
Mustang Mach-E don’t care. It’ll fight anybody. Whatever. Bring it Photo: Ford Ford launched a new campaign this week called Mustang Mach-E v. Everything. With five short ads, Ford looks…
Google’s Street View Cars Will Now Map Smog
Google Street View Opel Cars Image: Emily Jenkins The Google Street View team has been hard at work since 2007 to photograph roadways and attractions around the world (and catch…
Chevy’s Truck and SUV SEMA Concepts Showcase Luxury
SEMA is just heating up in Las Vegas, but already, Chevy’s truck and SUV SEMA concepts have been generating quite the buzz. Among the concepts are the Silverado High Desert…
Tree Crushes LEAF Because Nature Loves Irony
SCP-2159 – The Car-Hating Tree If you ask someone who is still prone to dropping euphemisms first popularized fifty-or-so years ago that are meant to demean people concerned with the…
4 Best Off-Road Parks in Georgia
Georgia offers a wide variety of terrain, from muddy to mountainous, which makes it a off-road enthusiasts’s paradise. Check out these four popular motorcycle & ATV parks in Georgia to…
Is It Ever Safe to Drive Home After Surgery?
Consult with your doctor about when it’s OK for you to drive after a procedure If you have an upcoming surgery, it’s important to plan your transportation to and from…
How to Flush a Car Radiator
Here’s a maintenance task that many cars still need — especially older ones: radiator flushes. Flushing out your car’s coolant, rinsing the reservoir, and refilling with fresh coolant should be…
‘F1: Drive to Survive’: How Season 3 Shamefully Uses Death for Drama
Photo: Takayuki Suzuki via CC The Netflix documentary series Formula 1: Drive to Survive has done wonders for bringing new fans to the sport. Sadly, the third season of the…
2018 Chevrolet Volt Overview
In the land of electrified vehicles, one plug-in hybrid stands alone, with a full 53 miles of range as well as hatchback versatility and surprising electric driving dynamics: the 2018…
GM Recalls 1.3 Million Vehicles for Power Steering Problem
The Saturn ION was involved in yet another GM recall on Monday This afternoon, General Motors announced…yeah, you got it…another recall. This time, they are calling back 1.3 million vehicles…
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Overview
As an all-American Chevy, the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is built to perform. With three engine options, seven trims, three cab lengths, and three box lengths, you can truly make…
GM Apparently Leaks 2017 6.6-liter L5P Duramax Turbo Diesel Engine Details
General Motors’ trucks have long been in competition with those from Ford and Ram, so the automaker’s upcoming Heavy Duty Silverado and Sierra, to be revealed in just a few…
Top Stocks to Invest in as Self-Driving Car Trend Increases
Photo: geralt While manufacturers are still perfecting automated vehicle technology, it’s likely that the gradual increase of self-driving cars on the roads will result in a boost in certain stocks.…
12 Unique Things to Hang from Your Car's Rearview Mirror
You can hang more from your mirror than just air fresheners Photo: Tony Alter via CC When I was young, I remember my mother hanging my baby shoes from her…
What the Villains Drive in “The LEGO Batman Movie”
For a second week in the row, The LEGO Batman Movie has reigned supreme at the box office. With a total gross of $107 million dollars so far, the animated…
Before You Buy Electric: The Most Expensive EVs Per Mile
The electric vehicle world has been abuzz with the release of BMW’s i3 (pictured) and i8. Photo: BMW Tesla, BMW, Nissan, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, and soon even Hyundai. Automotive manufacturers…
5 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Displays in West Virginia
Nothing brings out your Christmas spirit more than driving through a holiday light display covered in snow while you sip a hot mocha in your warm car. The Mountain State…
AAA Tests Vehicle Escape Tools, Finds Them Effective in Certain Situations
Hopefully, you’ve never found yourself trapped in a submerged vehicle. But if you do, a vehicle escape tool can help you escape from it. A recent AAA study confirms that…
3 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Displays in Colorado
Photo: Kimmie Nguyen via CC Colorado boasts a range of family-friendly pastimes for the holidays. Whether you prefer hitting the slopes or staying inside watching Christmas movies and drinking cocoa,…
3 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Displays in Oklahoma
Winters in the Sooner State can be chilly and damp. Don’t let inclement weather put a damper on the holiday’s festive spirit, though. Here are a few drive-thru light displays to…
Pink Mary Kay Cadillacs Are a Mainstay
Pink Mary Kay Cadillacs assembled for the company’s 50th Anniversary Photo courtesy of Mary Kay This year marks the 45th year of the pink Mary Kay Cadillacs being awarded to…
SPD Glass Lowers Emissions and Keeps Cabins Cooler
The luxury glass that was once a premium feature on high-end convertibles might soon be an available option on the next new vehicle you buy. Research Frontiers, a nanotechnology research…
