7 Facts About the Dangers of Texting and Driving
Photo: The News Wheel There are many ways you can be a distracted driver, but all of them have one thing in common: Taking your attention away from the road.…
What to Do If Your Car Hydroplanes
Winter isn’t the only time of year you need to worry about weather interfering with your driving. The spring showers can wreak their own havoc on your driving, causing your…
Tsunami Inspires Japanese Floating Car Design
Photo: A. Kwangkaew Plato’s adage, “necessity is the mother of invention” definitely applies to the story behind a Japanese floating car design. Hideo Tsurumaki, the man responsible for catalyzing the design…
What Happens at the End of a Car Lease?
Many drivers prefer leasing a vehicle rather than owning one. This route can present an affordable way to drive a vehicle that you don’t currently have enough money to purchase,…
Arizona Cardinals' Tyrann Mathieu Demonstrates What Happens to Pets In Hot Cars
Arizona Cardinal Tyrann Mathieu about to demonstrate just how hot it gets in a car Every summer, we hear the same advice repeated over and over again about the dangers…
5 More Great Children's Books About Cars
Photo: Victoria Borodinova via Pixabay It’s never too early to help young ones develop a passion for reading and the road. Here are five car-themed books worth adding to your…
[Photos] One Look at Cadillac’s New DPi-V.R Racecar Will Leave You Mesmerized
The Cadillac DPi-V.R Racecar is powered by a 600-horsepower V8 engine Photo: © General Motors With sales booming in China and the Project Pinnacle plan scheduled to take effect in…
GM Sales Soar 40 Percent in Second Quarter
The Chevy Silverado 1500 was GM’s top-selling vehicle in the second quarter Photo: Chevrolet The second quarter of 2021 was an especially good one for General Motors. The automaker’s brands…
Wolff: No More Updates for 2021 F1 Season
From left: Christian Horner and Toto Wolff Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says his Formula 1 team has put a stop to any further development of the W12 racing car…
Which 2018 Chevy Vehicles Get the Best Gas Mileage?
Whether you’re looking for ways to more effectively conserve the Earth’s resources or you just want to save money on gas, fuel efficiency is one of the most important criteria to…
More 2022 Silverado Trims Get Standard Turbo Engine
Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is getting some big updates for 2022, including a more powerful 2.7-liter four-cylinder turbo engine. This engine boasts more torque and a more durable…
FIA Wants New Overtake-Friendly Wings for 2019, But Teams Say No
The FIA wants to push regulations for new front and rear wings for the 2019 Formula One championship, but the teams are not playing ball. For such a last-minute change,…
Tow Truck Driver Proves North Carolina is the Worst State Ever
Ken Shupe – Tow Truck Driver when he feels like doing his job If your car has ever broken down on the road, you know that being stranded is horrible.…
GM President States Electrification Is Cadillac's Last Chance
Another look at Cadillac’s unnamed EV During the North American International Auto Show earlier this year, General Motors unveiled a brand-new, all-electric Cadillac. The Cadillac EV serves as a preview…
2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 Wins 2019 EyesOn Design Award for Best Production Vehicle
Photo: Ford Motor Company The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is undeniably a handsome, eye-catching vehicle. You really only need take a look at it to understand that on an emotional level.…
Educational Road Trip Destinations for Families in Ohio
Photo: Nick Youngson Want to keep your kids curious and academically engaged over summer break? Pack up your vehicle and hit the road for these exciting educational road trip destinations…
Silver 2016 Chevy Volt Bows at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
It may have been the sixth-gen 2016 Chevy Camaro that stole the show at this year’s Brickyard 400, but the pony car wasn’t the only new 2016 model that Chevrolet…
Keep Your Eyes on the Road and Leave the Spoons at Home
Photo: Chevrolet Due to current circumstances, I — like many of you — have been spending most of my time in isolation. However, today during my lunch break, I decided…
F1 Set For Pit Stop Changes Following String of Unsafe Releases
Red Bull practices a pit stop during the 2011 pre-season. At the time the teams used a lollipop man, now replaced by a semi-automatic lights system. Photo: Gil Abrantes If…
GM Donates 2016 Chevy Volt to FIRST to Further STEM Education
The 2016 Chevy Volt Even if they’re not yet old enough to buy one, GM would like kids to view the all-new eco-friendly 2016 Chevy Volt as an inspiring example…
Women Lose the Right to Drive in Turkmenistan
Photo: Veni When Saudi Arabia announced in September that women would gain the right to drive in June of 2018, ladies around the world celebrated. Saudi Arabia was the only…
2020 Chevrolet Trax Overview
2020 Chevrolet Trax Although some thought Chevrolet was replacing the Trax with a Blazer lookalike, the automaker decided, “Why mess with something that works?” and decided to create the 2021…
Brake Issues Hinder Alonso at Daytona 24 Hours
In preparation for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and because the guy simply likes to race, Fernando Alonso competed at the 24 Hours of Daytona with United Autosport this…
Three Games With Terrible Driving Sections
Photo: Pxfuel via CC The wide and wonderful world of video games is no stranger to cars, as we’ve written about many times on The News Wheel. Some of these…
Four 2013 Chevy Models Finish First in 2016 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study
The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro LT Today the results of the 2016 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study were revealed, which was good news for the bowtie brand, as four Chevrolet vehicles…
Uber Chooses Dara Khosrowshahi of Expedia as New CEO
Photo: Phocuswright After a long, public search for a new CEO, Uber has finally made a decision; Expedia’s CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, will take on the role of CEO at Uber. Uber’s previous…
Requiem for a Highway Buddy
Photo: Dani Muchow via Pexels Driving can be both communal and isolating. Sometimes, you’ll hit the road with a loved one or the whole family, only to find them locked…
New Race Series To Take Electric SUVs Around Arctic
Maybe it would look something like this Racing enthusiasts who love electric cars are currently pretty limited in their selection. While lovers of roaring engines get a huge selection of…
History of F1 Pit Stops
Photo: United Autosport via CC Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, has decided to artificially slow down pit stops for the first time in the sport’s history. The average F1…
The Weirdest and Wildest Driving Video Games of All Time
Photo: Hiroh Satoh When it comes to cars in video games, there are a few recurring favorites that nearly everyone can name: Forza, DiRT Rally, Mario Kart, and Grand Theft…
Electric Vehicles May End Oil Dominance in Next Decade
The fall of the dominance of oil in cars may be coming sooner than you think, according to Bloomberg Business. Bloomberg basically reasons that a few things will make electric…
Toronto Residents Report Lengthier Average Commutes
Toronto residents are reporting longer commutes Photo: James Schwartz (Creative Commons 2.0) Making the trip to the office and back even more of a grind, daily commutes are getting longer…
Advertisers Target Saudi Women After Driving Decree
When anything big, good or bad, happens in the world, you’ll be sure that brands will capitalize on it. After the royal decree in Saudi Arabia allowing women drivers beginning…
'The Company Is Not Even Talking About It' – Next-Gen GT-R to Be Delayed to at Least 2020
With all of Nissan’s sedans (the Maxima, Altima, and Sentra) getting a gorgeous facelift for the 2016 year, you have to wonder—which car is going to be redesigned next? Well,…
New FCA CEO Mike Manley Set to Announce Personal Management Team by End of September
Mike Manley’s putting together a crew It’s been a little over a month since Michael Manley was named the new CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Unfortunately, shortly after he was…
UPDATE: FCA Names the Winners of the Fifth Annual “Drive for Design” Competition
The winning design, created by Davis Kunselman of Macon, Georgia Earlier this year, The News Wheel reported that FCA was holding its Fifth Annual “Drive for Design” competition. Hosted through…
Is a C8 Stingray R Special Edition on the Way?
Is a graphics package in the works for the 2021 Stingray R? Photo: Chevrolet 2020 has been a frustrating one for Corvette fans. Thanks to factory closings and endless delays,…
What Was the First Ever Car Racing Video Game?
Photo: Atari From Need for Speed to Gran Turismo to Mario Kart, automotive racing has been a driving force in the development and success of the video game industry over the years.…
Gleeful Car-nage: The Violent, Vehicular Legacy of the 'Death Race' Franchise
Frankenstein’s beastly car from Roger Corman’s Death Race 2000 Photo: Shout Factory/New World Pictures Few films are as polarizing as Roger Corman’s gruesome, irreverent, and shameless low-budget satire Death Race 2000.…
2018 Mazda3 Overview
Say hello to the Zoom Zoom brand’s compact passenger car, coming with good standard features and excellent driving dynamics, whether it is a sedan or a hatchback. More Mazda: The CX-5…
Winter Storms: Drivers in the South Have a Right to Freak Out When It Snows
Photo: Maro White Those of us from the Northern half of the United States are used to the snow. Ice and sleet pelt into our eyes as we walk into…
Four Chevy Models Top Segments in 2018 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study
J.D. Power just released its 2018 Vehicle Dependability Study. Four Chevrolet models achieved top rank status for their segments, a notable feat for an evaluation with such a thorough criterion.…
Vinos & Vehicles: 11 Wineries That Automotive Enthusiasts Must Visit
Turnbull Winery in Oakville, CA Many fans of automobiles and racing love beer, which is why there are so many breweries that offer car-themed beers. However, some gearheads prefer wine–and…
2015 Chevy Volt Overview
2015 Chevy Volt ©GM With a D2XX-based Chevrolet Volt supposedly just one or two years away from release, the first-generation Chevy Volt is getting close to the end of its…
Here’s What 1956 GM Thought Autonomous Cars Would Look Like in 1976
Because casual cigar smoking, like poodle skirts, will never go out of style! In 1956, General Motors’ Motorama exhibit (a company show that traveled through the US) showcased a forward-thinking…
2023 Chevy Traverse Overview
2023 Chevy Traverse Photo: Chevrolet In the Chevy SUV lineup, the Traverse firmly sits in the middle in regards to size, leaning closer to the larger Tahoe and Suburban. The…
8 Steps to Replace Your Car's Headlights
Photo: The News Wheel Headlights are important year-round, but especially in the depths of winter when we only have approximately six hours of daylight each day. When you find yourself…
Chevy Silverado Driver Trapped Between Two Semis Walks Away Unharmed
Kaleb Whitby and the remains of his Chevy Silverado, trapped between a rock and a hard place Photo source: Sergi Karplyuk, via KVTB Chevrolet can tout the Silverado’s safety ratings…
7 Tips for Saving Money on Car Expenses
Photo: CheapFullCoverageAutoInsurance.com The memory of buying your first car is unforgettable. You probably remember every detail about the day you got your first car keys: The amazing and ultimate step…
What Is the Gas Guzzler Tax?
Modern vehicles are far more efficient and eco-friendlier than they used to be. In decades past, cars could burn through a tank of gasoline within a week, which gave the…
