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Thief Steals Cleveland Car with 5-Year-Old Inside

Photo: Joshua Rothhaas In the Lee-Miles neighborhood of Cleveland, an unfortunate aunt not only had her car stolen, but also her 5-year-old nephew. The incident happened at a Shell gas station…

These Stinky Candles Smell like Gasoline and Car Exhaust!

There’s a reason that practically every candle created these days resembles some variation on a floral, fruity, or sugary scent: they smell pleasant. People assume that candles, by their nature,…

These Lara Croft Car Commercials Are Total '90s Video Game Cheese

Even before Lara Croft appeared in live action films as portrayed by Angelina Jolie, she was a celebrity. Having starred in multiple successful Playstation titles — beginning with Tomb Raider in 1996…

The West Wing Wheels: Barack Obama

From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound…

The View from a Mexican Ambulance

I came to Mexico for the beach…what I got was a ride in an ambulance (and the beach) The first thing you should know about Mexican ambulances is that the…

The “Transformers” Films Go Retro with the First Trailer for “Bumblebee”

“You are who you choose to be.”“Superman” Photo: Paramount Pictures Spin-off films seem to be all the rage these day. Between the recent Solo: A Star Wars Story and the…

The Tragic Story of the SS Senator, the Sunken Tanker Full of Historic Nash Cars

1929 Nash Photo: casmium October of 1929 was a tragedy of drastic economic impact with the very beginning of the Great Depression, starting with the infamous Black Thursday stock market…

The Soaring Automotive Industry of Dubai

Dubai is one of the richest places on the planet right now. This is not only because of the huge economic market, but also because of its culture and heritage.…

The Predicted Trend of Mobile Convenience Stores

Photo: RideGuru While some cite EVs as a potential reason that convenience stores are on the decline, others claim that rideshare services are another potential “nail in the coffin” for…

The People's Car: A Conversation with 'The Bug Movie' Director Damon Ristau

Genre: Documentary Directors/Producer: Damon Ristau Publisher: Chassy Media Publication Date: December 13, 2016 Subjects: Ewan McGregor, Randy Carlson, Jason Torchinsky, Andrea Hiott, Tory Alonzo, Jason Willenbrock, Daniel Liedtke, Heini Wanzke,…

Japan Will Soon Require Automatic Brakes on All New Cars

According to The Japan Times, all new vehicles in Japan will soon need to have automatic braking systems. It’s a decision at least partially inspired by the country’s goal of…

7 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Used Car Instead of a New One

This article is sponsored by Legend Auto Sales. With so many choices, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when buying a car Are you thinking about getting a new car? Your…

The News Wheel Editors: Top Pet Peeves While Driving

We’ve told you about the random objects we keep in the car, as well as our retrospective vehicle memories and drivers’ ed experiences. Now, without further ado, we share just a few…

'The Grand Tour' – Season 1 Review

One of the season’s highs was the beach buggy special Twelve weeks and 12 episodes after The Grand Tour debuted in grand fashion last November and brought the famous Clarkson,…

‘The Grand Tour’ May or May Not Be Happy About 'Top Gear' Host Exit

When Chris Evans (not that one) announced earlier this month that he was out of the top spot in the UK’s Top Gear program, everyone seemed to have an opinion…