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.…
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,…
