Why are Fire Hydrants Different Colors and What Do They Mean?
What do those colors mean? Photo: Mike Bird During a recent trip to Cleveland, something caught my eye while I was in the passenger’s seat of my girlfriend’s car —…
RST Is Fastest-Selling Trim of Chevy Tahoe and Suburban
The 2021 Tahoe RST Photo: Chevrolet The optimal time it takes for a car to sell in the U.S. is about 60 days. The Chevrolet Tahoe RST and Suburban RST…
What Exactly Is A Bookmobile?
While discussing new article topics in The News Wheel’s office, we learned that National Bookmobile Day is coming up on April 11th. After listening to the other editors, we also…
“Pawn Stars” Joel Magee Owns Rare Chevy Camaro Hot Wheels Worth Over $100K
Some Hot Wheels models are worth more than others, as Joel Magee experienced firsthand with his Camaro prototype model Though collecting Hot Wheels cars is a common pastime for many…
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Overview
Photo: Chevrolet The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers utility, capability, and plenty of power for both work and play. From its impressive towing specs to its off-road-ready features, here’s a…
The Psychology Behind Car Hoarding
Collecting cars can be a healthy hobby to have. Hoarding them, however, takes this activity to a whole other level. One of the most recent car hoarding cases that made…
How Did Car Safety Crash Tests Originate?
The 2016 Pilot undergoes the small overlap frontal crash test Crash tests are a necessary and commonplace part of releasing a car on today’s market. Consumers rely on the scores…
Sick of Waiting for Elio Production? Consider These 5 Alternatives
Sorry, dude, you’re taking too long Back in 2009, a man named Paul Elio saw a major hole in the automotive market that he wanted to fill. And so, he…
When Bugs Bunny & the Chevy Venture Warner Bros. Edition Made Minivans Cool
Chevrolet promotes its special edition Venture with the Looney Tunes gang By design, minivans are not cool. On the priority list of minivan qualities — topped by “practicality” — “coolness”…
Toyota’s Busta Rhymes Swagger Wagon Commercial Makes Minivans Cool
Busta Rhymes and minivans go hand-in-hand, obv. What’s cooler than a minivan? How about Busta Rhymes joining a family to rap about the coolness of a minivan? It sounds unlikely,…
Cartoon Car Spotlight: Remember the Time that Shaggy from “Scooby-Doo” Was Turned Into a Werewolf to Race Cars?
They don’t call him “Shaggy” for nothing! Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures Traditionally, Scooby-Doo is a pretty formulaic show. The Mystery Inc. gang stumbles upon a mystery, investigates, and eventually unmasks…
Top 10 Pokémon That Would Make Terrible Drivers
Which of these Pokemon would make the worst driver? Photo: Warner Bros/Nintendo There’s one thing on everyone’s minds these days–and on their phones: Pokémon. With the release and overwhelming popularity of Pokémon…
Distracted Driving Infographic: Is It Worth It?
A common misconception is that distracted driving only involves texting while behind the wheel. The scary truth, however, is that drivers distract themselves with all sorts of things nowadays: eating,…
What To Do If Your Windshield Takes Damage While Driving
Photo: Pixabay Few things are more startling than a sudden thump on your windshield. Most of the time, road debris doesn’t even scratch the windshield, but if the impact was…
How to Get Out Those Pesky Car Carpet Stains
Photo: The News Wheel If you spill a drink or smear sauce on your car seat, you’ll wind up with an unsightly blemish. The most effective way of cleaning stains…
Components of an Automated Car Wash
Ever wonder what you’re paying for when you take your vehicle to an automated car wash? Here’s a step-by-step guide to each component you’ll find in that mysterious dark tunnel…
Ways to Make Your Car’s Interior Last Longer
Photo: The News Wheel Cars are lasting longer than ever before. And while a vehicle can rack up hundreds of thousands of miles on its odometer while remaining drivable, its…
Meet Hiroyoshi Kato, Meister of The Green Hell
Don’t let appearances fool you: this man is a tamer of wild beasts. Some people may well just be born lucky. Hiroyoshi Kato is one such man. His job: he…
How Will Mandatory Speed Limiters Affect Supercar Drivers?
For the lucky few, getting a new supercar out on the road and feeling the power of its engine under foot is a sensation unlike any other. That could all…
Chevrolet Issues Update to 2020 Corvette Frunk
Please refrain from hanging out in your Corvette’s frunk Photo: General Motors Ah, the frunk — a term I’ve written about at length in the past. We know it as…
Tire Translator: What Do All Those Numbers and Letters Mean?
Photo: toyohara At first glance, all those numbers and letters on tire sidewalls seem impossible to comprehend. However, each section conveys important information about the tire’s type, size, and more.…
What to Do if You’re Stuck in a Snowdrift
Photo: Chi Tranter Winter weather tends to turn the world into a beautiful wonderland of snow and ice. But while it does look ridiculously pretty when you’re inside your warm…
Why Does My Car Have Dual Exhaust?
Photo: The News Wheel If you drive a sportier car, it might have two tailpipes poking out from underneath the rear bumper instead of just one. These metal tubes are…
California Framework Automakers Back EPA in Lawsuit
California’s standards look to speed up EV adoption and cut emissions Photo: Ford Five automakers on Tuesday filed a motion backing the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to restore California’s right…
6 Reasons to Keep Scissors in the Car
Scissors are a handy item to keep inside of your car Photo: Taken via Pixabay If you tend to keep random objects in your car, you’re not alone. There’s one…
The Elon Musk Dance Challenge Needs to Be a Thing
I just needed everyone to see this photo Photo: Steve Jurvetson In case you missed it, Tesla CEO Elon Musk awkwardly danced his way onstage at a Model 3 event…
Catch Infiniti’s New Short, “Conquer Life in Style” with Kate Hudson
Photo: Infiniti Instead of revealing its latest model at a live event or automotive exhibition, Infiniti opted to debut the all-new 2022 QX60 in a branded short film entitled “Conquer…
Should You Consult a Professional for Classic Car Audio Installation?
Do you need to update the audio system in your vintage vehicle? Photo: The News Wheel Classic car owners face a big dilemma: Do you keep your vintage vehicle exactly…
Where do Swirl Marks Come From?
Photo: The News Wheel If you take a close look at a car’s clear coat on a sunny day, you’ll probably notice countless tiny scratches across its surface. Unfortunately, these…
5 Tools To Turn Your Car Into a Mobile Office
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Essential Maintenance Tips for Your EV
Charging electric vehicles Photo: General Motors It’s true that electric vehicles don’t need oil changes, spark plugs, or fuel filters — but that doesn’t mean they’re maintenance-free. While EVs are…
FCA Canada Reports 20 Percent Sales Growth in Q2 2021
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Photo: FCA For Q2 2021, FCA Canada had a 20 percent increase in total sales year over year, selling 40,490 vehicles compared to 33,718 vehicles in…
Want to Sell Your Used Car Fast? Here Are Some Tips
Whether you need money now or have to get rid of a car you don’t want anymore, you shouldn’t spend more time peddling your vehicle than you have to. You’re…
How to Tell if Your Car’s Tie Rods Need Service
Tie rods are important components that link your car’s front wheels to the steering wheel. When your car’s tie rods are compromised, your ability to control your vehicle is also…
Caring for Your Car's Chassis
The chassis may not be the visible part of your car, but it’s among the most structurally important parts of your vehicle’s construction. After all, the chassis is the frame…
Maintaining Your Car’s Differential
If you’re like the average driver, you probably don’t think twice about your vehicle’s differential. However, neglecting this critical component can lead to expensive repairs and diminished handling. Here’s what…
Vauxhall Cuts the Cascada from Its Vehicle Lineup
Vauxhall has decided to cut its losses with the Cascada Buick’s domestic sales had a pretty rough second quarter this year, with an overall sales decline of 12 percent. The…
How to Hire a Car for an East African Safari
This article is sponsored by SelfDriveEastAfrica. White rhinoceros family bonding at sunset at Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya, East Africa Photo: Diana Robinson |Creative Commons If you’re planning a trip…
Longer, Lighter, and Lovely: Opel Reveals New Insignia Country Tourer
Opel’s 7 in 17 product initiative has already proven to be quite fruitful with the revelation of the Crossland X and Grandland X crossovers and the Opel Insignia Grand Sport…
Holiday Vehicle Spotlight: The Old Man's Oldsmobile from 'A Christmas Story'
Everyone has their favorite Christmas movie, and for many people, that film is A Christmas Story. The 1983 adaptation of the writings of Jean Shepherd has become a beloved (though admittedly…
Linda Jackson Named Next Citroën CEO
Linda Jackson was named the next CEO of Citroën Wednesday. If you are a fan of Citroën cars, you may want to brace yourself. It appears that the automaker might…
Signs Your Car’s Transfer Case Needs Service
Your car’s transfer case is kind of like a secondary transmission — it’s responsible for letting your four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicle switch modes. While the transfer case is meant to…
Solar-Powered RV Travels from Netherlands to Spain
Photo: Bart van Overbeeke via Solar Team Eindhoven A solar-powered electric camper van has completed a 1,242-mile journey from Eindhoven University in the Netherlands to Tarifa, a town at the…
What Kind of Oil is Right for Your Diesel Vehicle?
From unique fuel to specialized additives, diesel engines require special care. Whenever you’re shopping for diesel engine oil, the first thing you should consider is the manufacturer’s recommendations. However, some…
PSA Sale Delays Next-Generation Opel Corsa Until 2020
Opel Corsa There are numerous questions that can be asked in the wake of General Motors’ agreement to sell the Opel and Vauxhall brands to PSA Group, which was finalized…
How to Turn a Pepsi Can into a DeLorean DMC-12
Bottles? Where we’re going, we don’t need bottles… Ladies and gentlemen, we are fast approaching October 22, 2015; the date that Marty McFly time travels to in Back to the…
5 of the Weirdest Drive-Thrus in America
Drive-thrus aren’t just for fast food and coffee. Here’s a look at five of the weirdest — and most convenient — drive-thru stores in America. Engineered to Exhilarate: The 2019…
How To Clean a Sticky Steering Wheel
Your leather steering wheel can become sticky for a number of reasons, from repeatedly touching it with sweaty hands to often leaving your car out in the sun. No matter…
GM, PSA Finalize Deal for Opel/Vauxhall Brands
Carlos Tavares, chairman of the Managing Board of PSA, and Mary Barra, General Motors CEO General Motors confirmed on Monday the terms of an agreement that will see the Opel…
VW Debuts Alluring New Atlas Cross Sport GT Concept
This Atlas Cross Sport GT concept was designed by Jamie Orr Photo: Volkswagen Every once in a while, Volkswagen lets superfans design and modify its models to showcase to the…
