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…
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…
