Book Review: ‘Hedy & Her Amazing Invention’ by Jan Wahl, Illustrated by Morgana Wallace
Photo: The News Wheel Did you know that the GPS, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi you use in your car are thanks to a Hollywood actress born in 1914? Famous for her…
Study: Millennials Don't Want To Work for Car Dealerships
Millennials have become a bit of a joke in journalism circuits, following a steady stream of pearl-clutching articles claiming that this generation is killing everything from vacations to car ownership.…
How to Safely Service Your Car at a Dealership During the Quarantine
If your vehicle needs an emergency repair during the quarantine, some dealership service departments are open during limited hours Getty image from NLM Flickr We’ve already discussed some easy ways…
State of the Self-Driving Car: Nobody Has Fully Self-Driving Cars
It seems that when it comes to autonomous vehicle technology, some of us are getting ahead of ourselves. As automakers release more self-driving vehicle systems, such as General Motors’ Super…
Supernatural Giveaway: Enter to Win a Replica of Dean Winchester's 1967 Chevrolet Impala
Every Supernatural fan out there knows that Dean Winchester’s 1967 Chevrolet Impala is a huge part of the show. A character in and of itself, the Impala has appeared in every season,…
9 Critical Car Fluids and When to Replace Them
Oil changes are a key component of routine car care Your vehicle needs a wide variety of fluids to function properly. Here’s a quick and easy guide to help you…
GM Is Closing Plants to Visitors Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Could the coronavirus hurt production of GM vehicles? Photo: General Motors To say that the global outbreak of COVID-19 is making headlines would be an understatement. The virus is currently…
World Cup of Cars: Brazil vs. Croatia
Later today, host country Brazil kicks off the 20th World Cup by playing Croatia in the country’s Sao Paolo stadium. While we can’t speculate the outcome (beyond mentioning that no…
GM Card Redemptions Reach Milestone
Sometimes, saving money can be simple. For General Motors customers, who use the GM Card from Capital One, it’s more than that. The GM Card allows cardholders to accumulate earnings…
World Cup of Cars: Cameroon vs. Croatia
Tonight’s World Cup matchup from Arena Amazônia, Manaus pits Cameroon against Croatia. Both teams will be looking for their first win in Group A after Croatia came out firing in…
2017 Chevrolet Equinox Overview
The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox is a mid-size crossover that carries a starting MSRP of $23,100. Known for its spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and affordable price tag, the new Chevrolet Equinox…
Winter Driving Tips For Teenagers
Keeping your tires properly inflated is very important during winter Ice, sleet and snow are winter driving factors that nearly every motorist struggles with at some point, but when you’re…
World Cup of Cars: Mexico vs. Cameroon
Welcome to day two of our series, the World Cup of Cars. Yesterday, we saw Croatia take beat Brazil when it came down to the VW Gol vs. the Skoda…
Tips for Maintaining Your SUV
Like most drivers, your car is probably your lifeline—to work, school, kids’ games and activities, and occasionally a road trip or getaway—which means it’s vital that your lifeline is always…
Best Road Trip Destinations: Chicago
When adventure begins calling your name, urging you to set out on the road, there’s no better place to end up than Chicago, Illinois. Situated on the southwestern edge of…
Rumor: Chevy Developing Diesel Malibu
Diesel engines have taken on an odd quality in the United States. On the one hand, there are the emissions-cheating and smoke-belching diesel vehicles that would firmly put the technology…
Contrasting CPO and Extended Warranties
CPO and extended warranties differ when it comes to comprehensiveness and term flexibility Photo: Tumisu via Pixabay If you’re shopping for a gently-used vehicle, you might be deciding between a…
New CarMax Study Showcases Where Manual Transmissions Are the Most Popular
Manuals haven’t disappeared from every automotive market just yet Unfortunately for those who prefer to drive a stick shift, manual transmissions are becoming a thing of the past. A recent…
Chevrolet Details New Silverado Diesel Engine
Photo: Chevrolet Originally slated for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, General Motors’ all-new Duramax turbo-diesel engine will be offered for that truck’s 2020 model year instead. This engine, a 3.0-liter…
2016 Chevy Camaros Begin Shipping to Dealers
New 2016 Chevy Camaros rolling off of the GM Lansing Grand River Assembly line Camaro-lovers, rejoice: Chevrolet announced today that it will begin shipping the all-new six-gen 2016 Camaro to…
New Study Indicates Bus Transportation Boosts Safety for Passengers, Pedestrians, and Cyclists
Photo: Elvert Barnes Bus transportation is often heralded as a plausible solution to help alleviate traffic congestion in urban areas. Besides freeing up roadways, bus transportation just might be the…
Old Chevy Astro Van Manages Epic Burnout
Unlike the Houston Astros, this rubber-burning Chevy Astro isn’t guaranteed to always finish last Usually when smoke pours out of an old van, it means that the vehicle’s meth lab…
Researchers Get Serious About Biodiesel Production
Today is a time of great upheaval in the source of your car’s power. Generally, there has been a global trend toward greener technology, with diesel facing harsh problems thanks…
Dean Jones, VW Star, Passes Away
Herbie Courtesy of the Walt Disney Company How many of you remember the Love Bug movies? These days, the idea of riding in a car that can drive itself isn’t…
OnStar Helps Locate Missing Chevy Silverado
OnStar technology helped reunite a black Chevy Silverado with its owner While some people like to party on New Year’s Eve, others prefer to sneak in one last crime. GM…
2015 Singapore Grand Prix Recap: Vettel Wins, Hamilton Retires
Vettel dominated at the 2015 Singapore Grand Prix Photo: chensiyuan The 2015 Singapore Grand Prix was a dramatic and bizarre event. That’s the best way I can think to describe…
Elon Musk Says We’ll Have Self-Driving Teslas within Six Years
Elon Musk says we’ll have self-driving Teslas within six years. Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, is known for making outlandish promises, like the fact that he plans on making submarine cars and…
Ferrari Locks Out Front Row in Hungary
Mercedes showed the strongest pace advantage at the last three Grand Prix in England, Austria, and Azerbaijan, and so Ferrari and those wishing to see a two-way fight for the…
Ricky Gervais Will Reprise His David Brent Role for ‘Life on the Road’ Film
It’s not really a secret that I am a huge fan of the American version of The Office. I won’t venture to say that I am the world’s biggest fan…
Another GM Recall: 221,558 Impalas and XTS Sedans
Despite Barra’s promise that GM recalls have been “substantially completed,” we’re met with yet another GM recall. ©GM Despite the fact that Mary Barra promised us that General Motors recalls…
Texas Gives Drivers 3 Ways to Report Credit Card Skimmers
Credit card skimmers on gas pumps are a problem throughout the nation, and The Lone Star State is no exception. That’s why the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has…
What to Do and See in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio is not only the state’s capital, but its largest city as well. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that Columbus is hosting one of the Midwest’s most extensive auto…
Official 2020 Formula One Calendar
Barcelona awaits Photo: Reynier Carl | Unsplash The 2020 FIA Formula One World Championship will span 22 races from mid-March to the end of November, the busiest season the sport…
Daniel Ricciardo Wins Utterly Chaotic and Amazing Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Daniel Ricciardo celebrates his win as Lance Stroll drinks one of Ricciardo’s infamous shoeys The 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix—last year called the European Grand Prix—was a huge step up from…
Today’s Your Last Day to Watch “2 Fast 2 Furious” on Netflix, So Go Do That
They say you should live each day like it’s your last, because one day it will be. Well, if you’ve always dreamed of watching the first sequel in the Fast…
All-Star Jayson Werth Could Be Jailed For Reckless Driving
Jayson Werth can’t drive 55. Apparently, he can’t even be bothered with 95. Source: Keith Allison/Flickr USA Today is reporting that Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth could face jail time…
Leadfoot Ladies: Dr. Anna Anund is Teaching Cars to Save Lives
Photo: Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute Although Europe’s roads are the safest in the world, there’s always room for improvement. Every year, more than 25,000 people lose their…
Dhivya Suryadevara Will Be GM's First Female CFO
GM Chief Financial Officer Chuck Stevens, left, is retiring and will be replaced by Dhivya Suryadevara General Motors is getting a new chief financial officer, and she’ll be the first…
Bertha Benz, the First Road Trip Warrior
When Bertha Benz grabbed the wheel of the Benz Patent Motor Car on an August morning in 1888, with her sons by her side, she secured her place in history…
Scion’s NAIAS Display to Feature C-HR Concept, FR-S Release Series
Scion had an exceptional year in 2015 with the release of two all-new models—the iA sedan and the iM hatchback. Both models quickly became firm favorites with Scion’s target market—Millennials.…
Edgar Wright’s Script for ‘Baby Driver’ Sequel is Done
Photo: Laxbot7 via Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 4.0 Way back in 2017, a little movie called Baby Driver left a big impression with audiences. The film quickly became a critical darling, earning…
Connected Car-Connected City App Pursuit Finalists Named
Back in August, Ford announced the Connected Car-Connected City App Pursuit, which took place last week at the Ford Developer Conference at the Connected Car Expo. Today, the 10 finalists…
First Impressions of 2019 Mustang Shelby GT350 Agree: Wow!
2019 Mustang Shelby GT350 first drives say this pony is better than ever Photo: Ford Motor Company The upcoming return of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 — all 700-plus horsepower…
Toronto Buses and Cars Suffer Raptor Victory
The situation is giving us flashbacks to what happened when the Cubs won the World Series… There are many things Americans and Canadians do differently, but at least we now…
2015 JUKE Pricing Announced
2015 Nissan JUKE Hey kids, do you like weird stuff? Well, if you like weird stuff that is also good stuff, then you’ll probably like the 2015 Nissan JUKE, which…
The 2020 C8 Corvette Lapped Nurburgring in 7:29.9
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet is cooking up an intriguing documentary about the development of the revolutionary mid-engine 2020 C8 Corvette, and in the trailer, the automaker…
Four Chevy Models Make US News List of Best Diesel Vehicles
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe LS Photo: General Motors Diesel-powered engines offer several key benefits over gasoline-powered engines. If you prioritize fuel efficiency and durability in your engine then diesel is…
A Beginner's Guide to Taking a Road Trip Alone
Congratulations! If you’ve clicked on this article, you’ve probably decided to take the plunge and embark on a solo road trip journey. It’s a huge step toward furthering your independence,…
Which Chevrolet Sedans, Trucks, and SUVs Have the Roomiest Second Rows?
Here’s what the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD’s 43.4 inches of rear legroom looks like Are you planning on carrying passengers in the second (or third) row of your vehicle? It’s…
What Is New Car Replacement Insurance?
New car replacement insurance will give you peace of mind when you drive a new vehicle off the lot Photo: Tumisu via Pixabay If you’ll be buying a new vehicle…
