Stay Safe On Your Morning Commute to Work
The advent of autumn is a great time to revisit driving safety topics. Considering that the first week in October is “Drive Safely to Work Week,” here are four strategies…
Early Escape: How to Exit a Car Lease Prematurely
Leasing a car can be a great way to afford a new ride without making a long term commitment. However, sometimes life happens. Maybe you can’t afford payments anymore or…
Red Bull Requests FIA to Review Silverstone F1 Crash
Photo: Tim Carrey via CC The controversy surrounding the crash between Formula 1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen has yet to end. After the two came together at the…
7 Tips to Have a Stress-Free Family Road Trip
Make family trips more fun and less stressful for everyone with these essential tips Help everyone stay calm and have an enjoyable journey on your next family road trip with…
3 Signs Your Car Needs Its Brakes Serviced ASAP
It’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your car’s brakes Think of the countless times you tap the brake pedal every time you drive. It shouldn’t…
What Items Should I Bring to a Drive-in Movie Theater?
What should you bring when you visit your local drive-in theater for movie night? Photo: Michele Hassinger via Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 3.0 Whether you want to get some fresh air outdoors,…
These 2 Chevrolet Vehicles Still Offer a Manual Transmission
Want to buy a new 2021 or 2022 vehicle with a manual transmission? Deciding won’t take long, because fewer and fewer models offer this option. The vast majority of cars,…
Flood Waters Leave Coat of Dead Fish on Highways in NC
Life sometimes feels like an exercise of finding consequences that you never really expected. For example, if you let your grass grow too long, you might get rabbits nesting in…
Check Out the Car That Is Basically a Rolling iPad
As Nissan gears up for the upcoming 44th Tokyo Motor Show, it knows that it can’t let itself be outdone on its own home turf. So, as part of its…
Nissan’s Three-row Concept SUV Debuts at North American International Auto Show
Nissan Xmotion concept SUV revealed at 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Photo: Nissan The Xmotion concept, a compact three-row SUV from Nissan, is ready for its close-up at…
Uber Tried So Hard to Find a Female CEO
In case you haven’t heard from one of the many stories floating around The News Wheel, Uber is in a bit of trouble. There are many issues that have led to…
Rick Hendrick Buys First 2015 Corvette Z06 Stingray for Charity
As anticipated, Rick Hendrick, championship NASCAR team owner, placed the winning bid for the very first 2015 Corvette Z06 Stingray at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction. In total,…
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Recently, Buick unveiled a massive and comprehensive update to its Chinese sedan portfolio. This update saw the debut of such 2021 vehicles as the Verano GS, Regal GS, and Excelle…
2019 Chevy Spark LS Earns Praise from US News for Its Uncomplicated Tech
2019 Chevy Spark If you’d rather your car not beep obnoxiously, repeatedly flash warning lights, or take over control from you — in other words, a car that boasts uncomplicated…
Behind the Badge: Are the Sleek Scion Symbol & Name More Than They Seem?
Where does Scion get its name and logo design? Scion might not be the most popular brand in America, but it certainly has one of the most exciting badges. Sharp…
2015 Stingray Gets Eight-Speed Paddle-Shift Automatic Transmission
2015 Stingray Eight-Speed Paddle-Shift Automatic Transmission Perhaps you are one of those who thought that Chevrolet was done tinkering with their world-beating 2014 Corvette Stingray, opting to apply the logic…
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The luxury crossover segment is currently filled with appealing options from various brands. Cadillac was quick to get in on the fun in the early 2000s with the introduction of…
Top 4 Discontinued Chevy Models
Like all major automakers, Chevrolet has seen models come and go over the years. But there are some discontinued Chevy models that made a lasting impression on the lineup, even…
What Are the Different Levels of Car Autonomy?
Photo: Hyundai Established by the engineering experts at SAE International, there are five levels of car autonomy. As semi-autonomous vehicle technologies become more common, you may have encountered automakers advertising…
What to Expect from Buick's 2018 Lineup
Buick, a luxury vehicle brand from General Motors, has a diverse lineup for the 2018 model year. With everything from sports sedans to family-friendly three-row SUVs, you’ll be able to find…
2016 Camaro Leading Chevy’s Find New Roads Trip
This is a big year for Chevrolet. So far, the bowtie brand has introduced five all-new cars, including the 2016 Chevy Camaro, Malibu, Cruze, Volt, and Spark. To celebrate, Chevy…
10 Great Foreign Films for Cinephiles Who Love Cars
It’s not surprising that American audiences think our domestic cinema has a monopoly on high-octane car movies due to hits like The Fast and the Furious. In actuality, nations around…
What Is Vehicle Differential and Why Does It Matter?
There’s a whole dictionary of technical vocabulary out there that pertain to the machine you drive on a daily basis—terms that most people hear but have no idea what they…
Mayweather's Tweet Reveals Glimpse of his Exotic Car Collection
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Tweeted this photo with the caption, “Welcome to my World” Most boxing fans know Floyd Mayweather is the richest fighter in the world, but have you ever…
Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for June 2019
Here’s your monthly look at car-related movies that are newly available on the three major streaming services. June’s new titles are heavy on action and comedy — both recent and…
Oregon Engineer's New Traffic Light Timing Formula Means Longer Yellow Lights
Photo: The News Wheel Late last year, we shared how Swedish engineer Mats Järlström was advocating for longer yellow lights in Oregon. This year, it looks like he’ll reap the…
German Team Breaks World Acceleration Record
What’s short, green, ludicrously fast, and sounds like the angry cries of a space alien? This little guy: That is the fully-electric vehicle built by a team of students from…
HSV's Future Plans Don't Include the Chevy Corvette
Although Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) recently announced that it will incorporate the Chevrolet Camaro and Silverado into its lineup starting in 2018, there’s one Chevy model that is conspicuous by its absence:…
Formula E is Finally Ditching Its Terrible Qualifying Format
Photo: Jaguar MENA via CC The electric open-wheel Formula E racing series is set to finally change its unpopular qualifying format, pending approval at a meeting of the FIA World…
IHS Automotive Finds F-Series Most Popular in 16 States
2015 Ford F-150 Last month, we wrote about a study from the folks at EveryCarListed.com that found the Ford F-150 to be to most popular vehicle in 39 states. A…
Greg Olsen to Auction Off His Custom '69 Camaro for Charity
Some of the most awesome cars to be auctioned off cross the block at Barrett-Jackson, and many of these do so for charity purposes. The very next of these charity…
Chevrolet and DoSomething.org Launch the “Ride & Seek” Campaign to Promote Seat Belt Usage Among Teens
Teaming up to convince teens to buckle up As far as vehicle safety goes, one of the most obvious tenets is to use your seatbelt. The good news is that…
What Items Should You Keep in Your Car's Glove Box?
The glove box ensures important items are nearby Photo: The News Wheel The glove box, also known as the glove compartment, is a handy spot for storing smaller items. But,…
On the Job: What’s It Like Being an Amazon Delivery Driver?
Photo: The News Wheel As online shopping continues to skyrocket with every passing year — especially during the current pandemic — Amazon is increasing its distribution networks across the country.…
Sterling Archer and Conan O’Brien Drive a 1968 Mustang Fastback
Archer and Conan evade Russian mobsters in a classic Mustang Instead of just having Sterling Archer voice actor H. Jon Benjamin promote the FX comedy Archer with a simple interview,…
Frontier Game Company Gets Rights to F1 Management Game
Frontier, the British game developer behind construction and management simulators the likes of Planet Coaster, Jurassic World Evolution, and Planet Zoo, has signed a deal with Formula One to develop…
Automotive-Inspired Toys Ride Hall of Fame Status
Kids are obsessed with all things that go from an early age. Wheels, cars, trucks–anything that goes round and round–are a favorite for most little tots, and the sooner these…
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.…
