Tips for Driving Safely in a Hurricane
Whether you reside in a hurricane-prone area or will be road-tripping through one at some point in the next couple of months, here are some helpful strategies for driving safely…
Parents Of Teen Drivers In Texas Might Have Final Say Over Driver License Approval
Teen drivers first learn the rules of the road as well as the correct way (sometimes incorrect way) to drive from their parents. Now, if a new law gets approved,…
GM Plans In-Vehicle 5G for 2024 Model Year
GM vehicles will receive 5G connectivity for the 2024 model year Photo: GM With the help of AT&T, General Motors is preparing for a new generation of 5G vehicle connectivity.…
Ways to Make Summer Driving Cooler
Summer fun becomes not so fun when you’re dealing with a scorching interior, lackluster air conditioning system, and funky smelling upholstery. But, you can make driving in the summer a…
Running Car’s A/C May Help Minimize Contact with Toxins During Commute
Cars, trucks, and SUVs release a lot of toxins into the air, and drivers and their passengers are susceptible to the dangerous effects of this air pollution every time they…
Corridor Digital's Remote Control Car Epic Brings Childhood to Life
The Parrot Jumping Sumo takes remote-controlled action to new heights Photo:CorridorDigital via YouTube Forget that special last night on television; if you want to see a real toy story, check…
4 Reasons to Use a Steering Wheel Cover
Photo: The News Wheel A steering wheel cover may seem like a purely aesthetic accessory to install, but it actually offers a handful of functional benefits too. Beyond sprucing up…
10 Facts To Know About Red Light Cameras In California
Red light cameras are designed for safety, but there’s always a chance you may receive a ticket without breaking any rules. If you do find yourself facing this scenario, hiring…
NHTSA Declines To Regulate Self-Driving Cars, Says Drunk Driving, Seat Belts Are Bigger Problems
GM plans to start mass-producing the self-driving Cruise AV in 2019 Following the collision between a self-driving Uber and a woman crossing the street with her bike that caused the…
RVs Must Now Be Sold with Clear Length Label
Photo: Jayco Good news, recreational vehicle shoppers. Starting on Jan. 1, 2021, all newly manufactured RVs will be required to bear a label that clearly states their overall length. One…
Chevy Silverado Recognized For Easy Care
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Photo: Chevrolet The well-equipped Chevrolet Silverado has earned legions of fans for decades. With a responsive powertrain, impressive capability, and trustworthy reliability, the Chevy Silverado is…
Classic Car Cinema: Revisiting Steve McQueen's 'Le Mans' Film
Photo: Cinema Center Films, National General Pictures Photo: Cinema Center Films, National General Pictures Back in the mid-twentieth century, now-legendary influencers in Hollywood were pushing the boundaries of and redefining…
3 Ways to Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning in Your Car
Every car runs into maintenance problems sooner or later. But, as the universe doesn’t seem to care what time of year it is, you may find yourself without air conditioning…
2017 F-150 Raptor Unleashed, is Clever Girl
Whatcha thinkin bout, 2017 F-150 Raptor? Oh, I dunno, mountain stuff, I guess. If you’re feeling constant, powerful vibrations beneath your feet at this very moment, then you’re catching the…
2019 Chevy Cruze to Reportedly Drop Manual Transmission
The most recent batch of Chevy Cruzes might be the last to have manual transmissions In an automotive world where manual transmissions are disappearing at an alarming rate, the Chevrolet…
What to Know About the 2019 F1 Aero Changes
Photo: Kate Nesheim For the 2019 season, Formula One is yet again adopting significantly new aerodynamic changes designed to promote overtaking. If you’re interested in the important non-aero regulation changes…
Season One Supernatural Impala Found
Any fan of the paranormal TV show Supernatural will tell you that it has a signature vehicle: a 1967 Chevrolet Impala. At the end of season one, the original Impala…
Ireland's New Climate Plan to Reduce Emissions and Transform Cities
Ireland’s new Climate Action Plan will help promote cleaner air and revolutionize cities. Here’s a brief overview of what the plan aims to accomplish for the Irish people, as well…
Mattel and Warner Bros. Are Teaming Up for a Hot Wheels Movie
Can we expect to see loops and rings of fire as well? The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part arrives at movie theaters nationwide today. Five years ago, the first…
Vauxhall Viva Reborn from Chevy Spark, Should Be Called Reviva?
Pictured: The 2014 Sparks It’s alive! The long-gone Vauxhall Viva badge, which hasn’t been used since 1979, will return at last, though GM missed a lovely opportunity to have some…
Tips for Transporting your Thanksgiving Dishes
Photo: Gerry Ah, Thanksgiving — that glorious day when we can eat all the carbs, try every kind of dessert possible, and fall asleep in front of the TV with…
Don't Use Water as Windshield Washer Fluid
Photo: Charles Roderick At first glance, windshield washer fluid doesn’t seem like a big deal — it’s just some brightly colored solvent that keeps your windows clean, right? Unfortunately, there…
Registration for “Mario Kart Tour” Beta Testing Is Now Open
Photo: Nintendo of America (Twitter) Over the years, the Mario Kart series of racing games have appeared on a wide range of video game consoles, from the Super Nintendo Entertainment…
The Most Useful Tip For Avoiding Black Friday Traffic Revealed
It’s that time once again, mortals. The stars are in insidious alignment high overhead, the candles have been lit in their ceremonial formations around their altars, the red crushed velvet…
10 Common Vehicle Sounds and What They Mean
What’s that mysterious ticking noise? You can tell a lot about your car from the noises it makes. On a racetrack, the rev of an engine and the squeal of…
How to Maximize Your Fuel Efficiency
Photo: The News Wheel Gas prices are starting to climb again, which might be hitting you hard in the wallet if you drive a big SUV or truck. Regardless of…
The Oldsmobile Expression Concept Was Gloriously Awful
The Oldsmobile Expression Concept was the future vehicle for a dystopia we never got Photo: © General Motors Every once in a while, an automaker comes along with a concept…
Motorcyclists Are 28 Times More Likely to Die in an Accident than Those in Passenger Vehicles
Photo: Nikolai Ulltang While it’s true that fewer motorcyclists die each year than passenger vehicle occupants, that doesn’t mean it’s the safer option. In 2016, the U.S. Department of Transportation…
Watch an Amish Buggy Doing Donuts in Ohio
An Amish horse and buggy doing snow-nuts in Polk, Ohio We were pretty thrilled when a Honda Civic Type R was spotted driving around Marysville, Ohio. But about 90 minutes…
The Time Tiger Woods Gave Away Four Buicks
Sifting back through the years of automotive history can yield some forgotten gems. For instance, the time when legendary golfer Tiger Woods was the official spokesperson for Buick. In my…
Cold Weather Can Cause TPMS Sensors to Give a False Alarm
Dashboard warning lights can be confusing. Even when you do understand them though, they can still induce a temporary headache — especially when a certain warning light pops on for…
Highway Noise Barriers Don't Work Very Well. Why Are They Still Being Built?
Photo: Ken Lund Want to know a dirty little secret about those noise barriers that isolate busy stretches of highway from their surrounding neighborhoods? According to an in-depth investigation by…
10 Best Magazine Subscriptions for Car Fans & Gearheads
Despite having the internet (and The News Wheel) for the most up-to-date information on what’s going on in the auto industry, magazines still offer exclusive personal stories, how-to guides, model…
Cars Might Soon Have Transparent Wood Dashboards
Photo: ©Woodoo / Gear Productions, 2018 As automakers explore new materials and technologies to minimize cars’ weight and emissions, some companies are offering innovative solutions that could advance these goals.…
4 GM Executives Named to 2019 Motor Trend Power List
General Motors CEO and Chairman Mary Barra is ranked at No. 11 on Motor Trend’s 2019 Power List Photo: Fortune Live Media MotorTrend has released its annual ranking of “the…
GM China Concludes Two-Year Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 Vehicle Sharing Pilot Program
After two years of operation in a real-world environment, the Chevrolet EN-V 2.0 vehicle sharing pilot program launched by General Motors China and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) has recently…
GM China Science Lab Key to Future Global Developments
General Motors China Science Lab, one of four GM R&D centers around the globe, is expected to play a considerable role in the automaker’s development over the next five years—a…
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…
