Chevy Blazer Earns Best New Midsize SUV Award
2020 Chevrolet Blazer in Kinetic Blue Metallic Photo: Chevrolet The well-equipped 2020 Chevrolet Blazer has been named the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Best New Midsize SUV (two rows). The award is…
Was Elon Musk Right? Facebook Shuts Down Artificial Intelligence After It Creates Its Own Language
Photo via Oninnovaion Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have been head-to-head in the news lately with opposing views about Artificial Intelligence (AI). While Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, is enthusiastic about…
First Production 2017 Corvette Grand Sport to be Auctioned Off for Charity
The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport General Motors has announced that the first retail production 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Collector’s Edition will be auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson at 6 pm on…
Second-Gen Volt to Receive New Voltec EREV Propulsion System
Chevrolet yesterday announced that its second-generation electric Volt would benefit from an all-new Voltec EREV propulsion system that will be built using data collected from drivers of current Volts. (EREV,…
Black Ice Creates Top Danger for Winter Driving
Winter driving is dangerous — low temperatures threaten your vehicle’s dependability; snow makes driving slippery and slow; and black ice can make you lose complete control. And unlike low temperatures,…
Orders Open for Diesel-powered 2021 Colorado and Canyon
The new 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel Photo: Chevrolet As the second half of 2020 begins, General Motors’ recovery from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is continuing. Thanks to extra precautions and…
Tips and Tricks for Drawing a Car
Here at The News Wheel, we like to channel our creative brains on a regular basis. While bringing you automotive news helps sharpen our writing skills, every so often we have…
Maserati’s 2023 Roadmap
Photo: Maserati Maserati has been flying somewhat under the radar recently, but the Italian luxury automaker has big plans for the future. Last year, it had laid out a roadmap…
Is the Autonomous Car Revolution Upon Us?
Will we see the autonomous car revolution in 2019? Probably not. Don’t get us wrong; we’re excited about autonomous vehicles, too. A slew of articles and news releases about new…
What Canadians Need to Know About Driving in the U.S.
Photo: The News Wheel The United States and Canada share a number of driving laws and customs, but there are some significant differences between the countries. Here’s a quick and…
Parking Was the Biggest Expense for Vehicle Owners in 2017
When you’re putting together your budget for car ownership, things like car payments, insurance, and gas probably come to mind as the most obvious monthly costs. But, as it turns out, parking…
Lamborghini Huracán Converted into World’s Fastest Camera Car
Meet the “Huracam,” a Lamborghini Huracán converted into the world’s fastest camera car by Incline Dynamic Outlet, a company best known for its top aerial cinematography. It’s also ridiculously expensive.…
NHTSA Will Put Crash-Test Dummies in Backseats Thanks to Uber, Lyft
Crash-test dummies will soon be sitting in the backseat during NHTSA crash tests The automotive safety industry has come a long way since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…
How to Get Your Car Out of the Mud
What mud? I don’t see any mud. Photo: Joost J. Bakker via CC Getting your vehicle stuck in the mud can be frustrating. Knowing the right way to free your…
Spring Salvaging: How to Turn Old Car Parts into Gardening Items
Grow your greenery in this gas-guzzler Photo: Jocelyn Kinghorn via cc/Flickr It’s almost springtime, and you’re probably eyeing your garden, mulling over the work you have ahead of you to…
Cobra Jet Book Review: A Fascinating Chronicle of Ford's 428 Legacy
Photo: The News Wheel Today, we know Ford’s performance capabilities through the Mustang’s legendary reputation and its famous iterations like the Shelby GT500. However, Ford wasn’t always a “cool” brand…
Best Ways to Remove Frost from Your Car's Windshield & Windows
Your neighborhood might not receive the same wet, heavy snowfall that other regions do up north or close to bodies of water. But, your car may be plagued by a…
Plug-in Sales Update: Model 3 Leads Charge, Followed By Prius Prime and Bolt EV
Plug-in vehicles have continued their rising trend, marking the 29th month in a row of year-over-year sales gains. This was led by the Tesla Model 3 with an estimated 2,485…
Are Millennials Shunning Cars Because They Don’t Value Being Alone?
Millennials Shunning Cars: “Why drive anywhere when I can take these selfies from the comfort of my own home?” Source: Ryan Hyde, CC Last week, researchers at the Public Interest…
Congress Extends Tax Breaks for Electric-Car Owners, Motor Speedways
Photo: byronv2 Electric car owners and motor speedways were treated to a feast of tax breaks in a $400 billion spending bill passed by Congress earlier in February. Most of…
What's the Difference Between a Street and an Avenue?
What makes your street, well, a street? Photo: Joe Mabel Take a moment to think of the name of the road you live on. Or is it even a road?…
Here’s the Details of the New Altima SR Trims
In addition to the redesign, Nissan has added two new “sport” trims to its flagship sedan, the Nissan Altima. However, Nissan didn’t just want to pay lip service to making…
Dogs May Be Better at Safely Navigating City Streets than People
As most dog lovers suspected, dogs might be smarter than people after all. Driving in the city is stressful 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Traffic congestion is…
Can Cars Be Considered Works of Art?
The debate over what is considered art has covered everything from video games to buildings to software — pretty much anything that has a design. That discussion can easily extend…
Chevy Plans to Fight Breast Cancer for the Fourth Year Straight
While to many October means haunted hayrides and DVRing Hocus Pocus to watch next weekend, the month also stands for breast cancer awareness. For the fourth year running, Chevy plans…
Which Cars Are Offered in the Color Pink?
Big Pink from the San Fran Mission District Photo: Todd Lappin via CC Whether you want to show off your support of breast cancer awareness/treatment efforts, or you just have…
Flying Cars Aren't Here Yet, But This Company Wants to Race Them Anyway
We have written a little bit about flying cars here on The News Wheel. Several companies such as Terrafugia and AeroMobil have boasted nearly finished or production-ready models. Others, like…
Ford's August Sales Reach Nine-Year High
2015 Ford F-150 Ford posted its best August sales mark in nine years last month, moving a total of 225,601 vehicles for the Ford brand and 234,237 vehicles overall (including…
A Taste of the 20th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise
The 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat made its public debut at the 20th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Last weekend marked the 20th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise just outside of Detroit…
The Chevy Camaro Celebrates its 50th at Woodward Dream Cruise [VIDEO]
Detroit hosted the 2016 Woodward Dream Cruise this past weekend, with the annual event once again attracting the cool cars and hot weather people have come to expect. This year,…
A Manhattan Reminder to Safeguard Your Items When Unpacking Your Car
The worst possible place to put your violin case down while you’re unpacking your vehicle. Photo: FiddlerShop Most of us know that musical instruments are vulnerable to chilly temperatures, so…
Role Reversal: Sierra Club Sues EPA over Failed Ethanol Fuel Reports
It is probably safe to say that in the wake of President Donald Trump’s nomination of Scott Pruitt as administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, environmental groups are not happy—not…
Chevy Bolt EV Gets Extended Range for 2020 Model Year
version The 2020 Chevy Bolt EV will boast an extended range from the previous model year. It will also offer two new colors. Here’s a brief overview of these exciting…
Woodward Dream Cruise Returns Aug. 21
The classic Ford Bronco (and the all-new one) will be a big part of the 2021 Woodward Dream Cruise Photo: Ford The Woodward Dream Cruise is back for its 26th…
Next-Generation Prius Design to be Revolutionary? Maybe So.
Award-Winning 2013 Toyota Prius We can expect a redesign for the award-winning Toyota Prius sometime in early 2015, but what does the Japanese automaker have in store for the next-generation…
U.S. Justice Department Preparing to Sue FCA Over Emissions Scandal
The Justice Department might be taking FCA to court very soon FCA is quickly learning what Shakespeare meant when he wrote, “When sorrows come, they come not single spies, but in…
Is VW Committing to Electric Cars?
Last month it seemed as if Volkswagen was throwing its support behind Biofuel with Shell, resisting the global march towards electric vehicles. Recent comments made by VW’s head of sales…
Chevrolet Certified Service Rescue Squad Plays Babysitter at Woodward
The Chevrolet Certified Service Rescue Squad will have six Silverados at Woodward. ©GM This weekend marks the 2014 Woodward Dream Cruise on Woodward Avenue in Detroit, when car enthusiasts across…
How to Escape from a Submerged Vehicle
Photo: jyllish Maybe you’re playing The Worst-Case Scenario board game and you start mentally enacting the steps needed to extricate yourself from a car that’s underwater. Maybe this is just…
Honda’s 150-MPH Mean Mower V2 Mows the Duke’s Lawn at Goodwood
The Mean Mower V2 will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, but before that happens, Honda put the mower to work by trimming the lawn at the…
Road Trip 101: Where to Buy Paper Maps
Photo: Raw Pixel In the digital age, most people have sworn off using paper maps in favor of high-tech, built-in GPS systems. But if you’re taking a long road trip,…
What is PMPG and How Does It Work?
Find out what PMPG (passenger miles per gallon) is and how it’s calculated When we think of vehicles and their efficiency, it is usually in terms of miles per gallon…
App Review: LA Auto Show Eyecons Game Puts Your Matching Skills to the Test
What’s more fun than going to a national automotive show and seeing the latest, greatest vehicles from around the world on display? Not much…but playing a fun mobile game might…
What's the Difference Between 4×4 and 4WD?
If you’ve ever heard people talk about off-road vehicles, you’ve probably heard the term 4×4 (four-by-four). And if you’ve ever shopped for a car, you’ve probably heard of 4WD (four-wheel…
Photo Finish: 1957 Chevy Bel Air
The eternal classic, 1957 Chevy Bel Air This model is your typical vision of a ‘classic car’. It has all of the elements of design to place it right smack-dab…
GM Increases Accident Tally to 47
General Motors told federal regulators on Friday that the number accidents related to ignition switch defects is 47 and not 32 as they had previously told NHTSA. GM is otherwise…
How Technology is Improving the Future of Fleet Management
Photo: Pixabay Technology has become an invaluable tool for fleet management companies around the world. Drivers no longer use physical road atlases (for the most part), opting to make use…
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Overview
It’s no secret that Americans love their pickup trucks, which is proven by the fact that the top-three best-selling vehicles last year in the United States were the Ford F-Series,…
Is ‘Baby Driver’ Just the Movie ‘Drive’ with a Different Cast?
The kid with the sunglasses and headphones doesn’t seem to fit in with the other criminals The wildly popular South by Southwest festival is a place where creative types can…
Auto Repair Emergency? 5 Resources That Can Help You Cover the Cost
Hmm, the mechanic said that the transmission was completely shot – I bet I could swing that It goes without saying that saving up for a rainy day is essential…
