Are Electric Charging Stations Free?
Chevrolet Volt charging Photo: The News Wheel Petrol-powered cars require a trip to the gas station to refuel, and that costs money to fill your vehicle’s gas tank. But if…
Virtual Safety Car Helps Hamilton Win 2020 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
Photo: Honda Lewis Hamilton won the 2020 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, and must be the luckiest man in Formula 1. He is the only driver not to have retired out…
4 Facts to Know About Towing and Storage Fees
Have you ever wondered about how to recover a towed vehicle or who covers towing fees after an accident? You’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up answers to a…
High-Tech Car Hacks on the Rise
Photo: PoliceCenter As technology advances, car thieves are getting sneakier. According to Fox 32 Chicago News, “relay attacks” are on the rise. Instead of a thief smashing a window or picking…
Surprising Factors That Affect Car Insurance Premiums
Knowing which factors can lower your car insurance rate can help you make a wise decision when shopping for a new policy or negotiating a lower rate with your current…
How to Get a Stop Sign Put Up in Your Neighborhood
Photo: The News Wheel With stay-at-home orders in full effect, you may be recognizing certain new or surprising things around your neighborhood, including speeding cars zooming down your street. As…
8 Quick Ways to Earn Money Driving Your Own Car
Money is hard to come by these days; many of us struggle to pay the bills or could use a little extra cash in the bank. While the majority of…
How Many Humans Would it Take to Power a Corvette?
Photo: Chevrolet While researching topics for The News Wheel, I’ll occasionally stumble across an idea that’s ultimately frivolous but which I find inexplicably fascinating. One such thought recently popped into…
Lessons Learned Cleaning an Infestation of Carpet Beetles Out of My Car
Let me tell you about my day on Wednesday. The first part went pretty normally, coming to work, doing some writing, attending meetings and such. However, once I left work,…
How Muppets Drive Cars: A Look Behind the Scenes
Movin’ right along, footloose and fancy-free… Photo: CGP Grey via CC Way back in 1976, The Muppet Show hit the airwaves and started a global phenomenon. Of course, this wasn’t…
2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD Overview
Photo: Chevrolet For a more powerful option than the standard Silverado, many turn to the Silverado HD (Heavy Duty) lineup of trucks. The 2500HD and 3500HD offer better towing capability,…
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Overview
Photo: Chevrolet The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe is a spacious three-row SUV that gained some new tech tools for the latest model year. On top of that, it received new exterior…
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Brooklyn, New York
In the early 1900s, Brooklyn was a mecca for immigrants arriving via Ellis Island, and over 100 years later, the community’s history and runs deep and is home to a…
A Brief History of Paid Parking
Photo: DijanaVu Whether you reside in the city or just visit it occasionally, chances are you’ve experienced the benefits and drawbacks of paid parking. Discover when paid parking meters first…
Why Today's Market Is Perfect for Buying a Used Car
Current used car prices might lead to you being as happy as these people If you’re considering buying a used car, this might be the best time to buy one,…
'Jurassic World' Mercedes G63 AMG 6×6 Teased
This thing is going to look amazing getting flipped over by a pissed off T-Rex. Admit it. The 6-year-old kid in you got all excited at the news that we…
GM and Amazon Add OnStar Guardian Skill to Amazon Alexa
The OnStar Guardian skill for Amazon Alexa Photo: General Motors General Motors has announced that it is teaming up with Amazon to offer the OnStar Guardian skill for Amazon Alexa.…
Chevrolet Unveils Big Updates for 2022 Silverado
From left, the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado High Country, ZR2, and LT Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet’s bestselling vehicle has some serious upgrades to show off. The 2022 Silverado 1500 pickup truck boasts…
J.D. Power Names Silverado HD the Best Large Heavy Duty Pickup
The 2020 Silverado 2500 HD Photo: Chevrolet J.D. Power recently concluded its 2020 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. After receiving a high ranking in the study, the Chevrolet Silverado HD received…
The Grand Tour’s Segment on Jim Clark is Worth a Watch
Photo: The Grand Tour – Season 3 You may think of The Grand Tour and the former Top Gear as TV shows featuring three old men acting like fools in…
Ford, Intel Investigate Facial Recognition Tech with Project Mobii
A joint project between Ford and Intel, called Mobile Interior Imaging or Project Mobii, is determining how vehicles can use interior-facing cameras to create a more enjoyable and intuitive driving…
GM Extends Military Discount to 3 Years After Discharge
General Motors is extending a program that offers discounts on new vehicles to members of the United States military and their immediate families. Military members can now take advantage of…
Chevy Impala At Risk of Being Discontinued
Despite its graceful lines and athletic exterior, the Chevy Impala may soon become a part of automotive history Photo: © General Motors While the Chevy Impala still currently has a…
NHTSA Releases Goals for 2021 Pedestrian Safety Month
Pedestrian crossing signal Photo: Edward Lich via Pixabay Move over fall and Halloween, there is another reason why the month of October is important. According to the National Highway Traffic…
How to Save Money on Road Trip Accommodations
It’s fairly easy to save on road trip lodging when you think outside the box You might already know how to save money on road trips by packing your own…
How to Retrieve OBD2 Codes Without a Scanner
Most people call a mechanic or technician if something goes wrong with their car. The expert will help address the issue in a more precise and specific manner. However, an…
PSA: Please Stop Applying Makeup While Driving
Her lip gloss may be poppin’, but the cops definitely don’t care Photo: Staff Sgt. Chad Warren While some might think the topic of distracted driving is worn out and…
Review: “Garfield Kart”
Look upon my works, ye mighty, and despair Photo: Anuman Interactive 40 years ago, American cartoonist Jim Davis published the first strip of a comic called Garfield. Starring a snarky…
Baby Safety Month: How to Properly Install a Car Seat
Photo: North Dakota Department of Transportation via Public Domain Your child’s car seat is one of the most important purchases you will make as a parent. Once you’ve chosen the…
Car Seat Rules to Keep Your Kids Safer
National Transportation Safety Board via public domain Car seats are designed specifically to keep little ones safe while riding in a car. But used incorrectly, car seats can be much…
Michigan Central Station Construction Enters Phase Two
Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford has announced that its ongoing renovation of Michigan Central Station has entered its second phase, putting the building on track toward its projected goal of reopening in…
4 Unconventional Uses for Rain-X
Driving in the rain can be dangerous business. While we can’t actively change road conditions, we can at least control how our own vehicles perform in such conditions. One popular…
Bari off the Track: A Look into a Monster Truck Driver’s Life
Bari Musawwir is known mostly as the Zombie truck driver in Monster Jam’s East Coast Tour. At the time of this post, Bari is leading the Monster Jam pack in…
What to Know Before Buying a Power Wheels Toy
Photo: DaMongMan via CC When thinking about a birthday gift for my almost-2-year-old son who is obsessed with all things that go “vroom-vroom,” the most obvious choice was some sort…
Chevy Spark Is One of the Cheapest Cars of 2020, Says KBB
2020 Chevrolet Spark Photo: Chevrolet With more people returning to the workplace, it’s normal to start readying your vehicle for commuting. If your car is nearing the end of its…
More Car Movies You Didn’t Know Were Remakes
Hollywood is always hunting for older movies and shows to remake Photo: Chevrolet In a previous article for The News Wheel, we highlighted several modern vehicle-themed blockbusters that were actually…
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Very few movies from the last few decades have had the lasting cultural impact of Jurassic Park. The 1993 film was an awe-inspiring — and occasionally terrifying — peek into…
Japan PM: Car Trade Imbalance Not Japan’s Fault
When President Trump was sworn into office, it seems fair to say that Asia-Pacific trade agreement was unpopular with the new administration, especially since withdrawing from it was one of…
How Businesses Can Improve Their Reputation and Reliability of Services
It can be said that word of mouth is the lifeblood of small businesses, as having a good reputation often leads to the acquisition of more customers, and thus greater…
Maintaining Your Car During the Coronavirus Lockdown
Photo: The News Wheel The coronavirus pandemic might have you stuck inside with your car sitting idle in the garage. It’s important to pay attention to your vehicle, even if…
Check Out the National Corvette Museum’s Kartplex Go-Kart Track [VIDEO]
It’s shaping up to be a fun summer at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. In addition to the museum’s new “Kentucky: 225 Years on the Move” exhibit,…
Road Trip Pit Stops: 4 Unique Hotels in Southern California
Hotel Figueroa sign Photo: The Erica Change Southern California is a popular vacation destination, thanks to its incredible beaches, theme parks, and more. The next time you go on a…
Ryan Millen Drives Rally RAV4 to Victory at Sandblast Rally
The Toyota Rally RAV4 driving to victory at the Sandblast Rally Last weekend, at the Sandblast Rally in Cheraw, South Carolina, driver Ryan Millen and his navigator/fiancée Christina Fate drove…
US News Ranks 2020 Gladiator as One of the Best New Pickup Trucks
2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland and 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Photo: FCA The year is moving along quickly, and before long, if not already, 2020 models will be available at dealerships…
Travel Tips to Keep in Mind This Spring Break
Traveling on the road Photo: Avinash Patel Spring break is the perfect time to take a road trip with friends and family and have some much-needed fun. No matter where…
Things to Keep in Mind When Moving On Your Own
Photo: Wesley Fryer Moving is stressful, there’s no doubt about it. On top of the lifestyle adjustment, switching over your bills, and the general disruption of your daily life, you…
Women Survive 60-Foot Plunge off Bridge in RAV4
The remains of the Toyota RAV4 Photo: New Jersey Record Winter brings out the worst in many drivers. From those who seem to be oblivious to the fact that there’s…
San Francisco Cyclists Take a Stand Against Self-Driving Cars
Photo: Unsplash Bike advocacy group, San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, is pressuring the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to prohibit self-driving cars from navigating California streets, unless they have a…
Trademarks Hint at Future GM AWD and Self-Driving Tech
Sometimes, it’s a lot of fun to speculate about the hidden future of automobiles, and through trademarks General Motors gives us plenty of traction to speculate. Take, for example, two…
Chevy Will Add an Electrified Hybrid Powertrain to the C8 Corvette ZR1
The new C8 Corvette ZR1 will soon get an electrified hybrid powertrain. (Just in case you needed another reason to fall in love with Chevy’s new mid-engine Corvette…) Here’s what…
