My Car Knows I'm an Idiot, and I Appreciate it
Photo: The News Wheel Now more than ever, vehicles are filled to bursting with an insane amount of technology. Some is geared towards efficiency and some towards entertainment, but the…
Good IIHS Rated Headlights Result in Fewer Crashes
Photo: The News Wheel The quality of your vehicle’s headlights is vital to your safety and the safety of other drivers. If your headlights are dim, you won’t be able…
Behind the Badge: Is Saturn's Logo More Than What It Seems?
Saturn’s odd logo is a bit of an optical illusion Photo: Dino Abatzidis via CC I’ve seen the rise and fall of the Saturn brand, and–frankly–its logo has always stuck…
FCA Canada Earns Three Top Awards From 2020 Le Guide de l’auto
2020 Ram 1500 with EcoDiesel V6 Photo: FCA 2020 hasn’t started yet, but FCA Canada is already looking at an award-winning year. Three of its models, the Ram 1500, Jeep…
IIHS Rates 2022 Chevy Trailblazer a Top Safety Pick+
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Activ Photo: Chevrolet The 2022 Chevy Trailblazer has earned the highest safety rating of Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety after receiving the…
Here’s why Driving on Sidewalks is a Bad Idea
Photo: Max Pixel A “sidedrive” sounds like a strange term — probably because it is not an English word. However, driving on sidewalks is a hot trend this month. In…
How Likely Are You to Be Affected By a Drunk Driver?
Despite tougher laws and stiffer penalties, auto accident statistics show that drinking and driving is still a big problem on our roadways. Each year, approximately 290,000 people are injured by…
2020 Chevy Corvette Earns Best Car Resale Value Award from Kelley Blue Book
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe The editors at Kelley Blue Book are in consensus that the 2020 Chevy Corvette is tops in resale value for sports cars. The Corvette took…
Bluetooth Device Wakes Up Drowsy Drivers
A sign in Utah discouraging drowsy driving It’s something we’ve heard over and over again. Drowsy drivers can be just as dangerous as drunken ones. The federal government is investing…
2015 Chevy Colorado Overview
The 2015 Chevy Colorado ©GM The 2015 Colorado is an all-new mid-size pickup, resurrected from a few years back and poised to take on the lackluster Nissan Frontier and Toyota…
Does this Sound Like a 2016 Chevy Camaro Turbo Engine to You?
Before the 2016 Chevy Camaro was unveiled in mid-May, General Motors teased the upcoming debut by releasing the sound of its roaring Gen V Small-Block V8 engine. The automaker even…
Should I Buy an SUV or a Truck?
SUVs and trucks have different strengths to suit different types of families If you’re not sure whether to go with an SUV or truck for your family, you’re not alone.…
Off-Road ZR2 Trim Coming to Chevy Silverado Lineup
Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet plans to step up its off-road game by offering the Silverado 1500 pickup in a new rough-and-ready ZR2 trim. Chevy vs. Ram: Here’s why the Silverado comes…
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Overview
The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is a compact sedan that carries a starting MSRP of $16,620. The 2016 model year marks the debut of the second-generation Chevy Cruze. The new Cruze…
[PHOTOS] Prepare Yourselves for Mopar at SEMA 2014
If you happen to be in Vegas in the early part of next month, one, you are a lucky son of a gun, and two, you should definitely check out…
How Do I Calculate My Vehicle’s Gas Mileage?
Calculating gas mileage yourself is often more accurate than relying on your vehicle display Photo: Chevrolet If you’re looking to spend less money on fuel or drive more efficiently, it’s…
Plant a Tree to Offset Your Car's Carbon Emissions
Photo:Raw Pixel One passenger vehicle emits an average of 4.6 tons — or 9,200 pounds — of carbon dioxide (CO2) every year. While other greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide are…
2016 Chevy Volt and Spark EV Land on ACEEE Greenest List
The 2016 Chevy Volt The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has published its annual rankings of the 12 greenest vehicles on American streets, as well as meanest (or least…
How To Save Money by Parking in the Shade
Photo: Jeffrey Smith via CC Do you try to park as close as possible to the front of the lot when you’re out on a shopping trip? Are you one…
Alloy Wheels vs. Steel Wheels: Which Are Better?
An 18-inch wheel of the Cruze Hatch RS Photo: Chevrolet When choosing wheels for your next car, there are a wide variety of alloy and steel options to choose from.…
First-Timers Guide to the 24 Hours of Le Mans
Audi LMP1 car leads two Peugeot LMP2 cars at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Photo: Alessandro Prada One of the greatest races in motorsports will kick off this Saturday…
Enter Our Giveaway: All-Season Windshield Cover to Repel Sun & Snow
UPDATE: THE GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. LOOK FOR MORE GIVEAWAYS FROM THE NEWS WHEEL. What if you could protect your vehicle from the summer heat and the winter snow with the same…
Chevrolet Silverado HD Z71 Sport Concept Unveiled at SEMA Show
2020 Chevy Silverado Rally Edition Photo: Chevrolet At the 2019 SEMA Show, many new Chevrolet components and vehicles, including Camaro and Corvette models, were displayed. On November 6th, Chevrolet also…
California Faces Rising Emissions in Face of SUV- and Truck-Loving Residents
Photo:Roger Blake California, from an environmental perspective, is generally seen as one of the greenest states in the US, with strong emissions control regulations and even an electric-car sales mandate.…
Adam Levine Sang in a GT-R Sort Of
News: Adam Levine sang in a GT-R and was handsome in doing so Last week, Nissan put out a press release that was all like “OMG U GUYZ we r…
How the Monster Jam Freestyle Event Is Scored
One of the most exciting events during Monster Jam shows is freestyling. Each monster truck driver takes his or her truck through the course, smashing their way around—and through—obstacles. These…
Enter Our INDYCAR Unplugged Giveaway to Win a Fun Racing Board Game!
UPDATE: THE GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. LOOK FOR MORE GIVEAWAYS FROM THE NEWS WHEEL. Just like a real-live motorsports race, a board game night brings together friends and family to share nail-biting…
The New and Improved 2020 Outlander PHEV
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi recently revealed details on the improvements made to the new 2020 Outlander PHEV. As an already award-winning model, there is hope that…
10 Slowest-Selling Vehicles of 2017
As families grow and people spend their lives taking road trips (cause, let’s be honest, the airlines kind of suck), SUVs have become far more mainstream. The success of SUVs…
Study Questions Accuracy of In-Dash Fuel Economy Displays
Photo: The News Wheel Most drivers have been guilty of pushing the limits of their fuel tank, driving when the fuel gauge is past “E.” I know I have endured…
Detroit to Host Concours d’Elegance of America Auto Event in 2022
The Detroit Institute of Arts will host the Concours d’Elegance of America in 2022 Photo: Sailko via CC BY 3.0 Detroit’s calendar of fall 2022 auto events is filling up…
The Story Behind Those Funny TxDOT Safety Signs
Photo: Shamir Andres Electronic billboards in Texas are fairly utilitarian — they’re used to notify drivers of traffic delays, Amber alerts and detours. That all changes when the holidays roll…
DeLorean DMC-12s to Return, Possibly With Big GM Muscle Under Hood
Lovers of Back to the Future are shortly going to lose their minds, because the US government just passed the Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2015, allowing replica…
GM Gets $36.4M Government Contract for Heavy-Duty Suburbans
Photo: GM The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded General Motors Defense a $36.4 million contract that will involve producing 10 heavy-duty Suburban SUVs. The contract gives GM Defense exclusive…
5 Common Car Maintenance Issues in Summer
Avoid calling for help by taking preemptive measures with your car Summer is the season of slowing down and taking it easy. But when it comes to car maintenance, you…
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The imposing and powerful 2022 Yukon is GMC’s largest SUV. Boasting tough capabilities and large amounts of space for passengers and cargo, the full-size Yukon also presents an array of…
Buy This Ghostbusters Car Right Now Because Bill Murray
The original 1959 Cadillac ECTO-1 ambulance Children of the ‘80s, stop what you’re doing right now. If you’ve ever dressed up as Ghostbusters for Halloween or fantasized about what you’d…
Why Do Cars Have Four Wheels?
There are certain aspects of automobiles that we’ve always taken for granted, like the fact that they have an engine, require fuel, and run on four wheels. As some of…
Social Media Contest Yields Six Awesome Lego Car Replicas
The six winners at a Lego car cruise-in Photo: Auto Trader Campaigns for UK via YouTube Lego®s make everything awesome–especially cars. From a T1 Camper Van to an Isetta, any…
Do Deer Whistles Keep Deer Away?
Photo: Dwight Burdette So, as we get further into deer mating season, the danger increases of a possible collision as the animals wander into roadways. Some local governments deploy methods…
Buy A Ghostbusters Ecto-1 NES Console For Just $500
For the love of bustin’: This Ghostbusters Ecto-1 NES console is being auctioned off on eBay The original Ectomobile, or Ecto-1 – a modified 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor – has joined…
Chevy Bolt is July’s Best-Selling EV despite Being Available in Only 18 States
The battle for the best-selling EV in the United States is mostly unnoticed as the majority of car buyers continue to drive off dealership lots with good old gasoline-powered cars.…
Ten Cars Crooks Steal Most in North Carolina
I sure hope this car has some giddy up or my time is up. North Carolina is a beautiful place to visit, but you may not want to stay there…
Deaths Caused by Drivers Running Red Lights Hits Highest Number in 10 Years
In 2017, reckless drivers who ran red lights on U.S. roads contributed to the deaths of 939 people. This is an increase of 28 percent compared to data sourced in…
2018 United States GP: Kimi Holds Off Verstappen and Hamilton for Victory
There was a good chance Lewis Hamilton would be crowned Formula One champion at the 2018 United Grand Prix, and although Sebastian Vettel tried his hardest to make it happen…
2015 Japanese Grand Prix Recap: Put Away Your Tinfoil
Suzuka circuit Photo: Carlos Honda This recap will be a shorter one, but before I go on—put away your tinfoil hats, everyone, because Mercedes is back on top. After the…
Enter Our Book Giveaway: Win a Copy of 'Car Record Breakers' from Carlton Kids!
UPDATE: THE GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. LOOK FOR MORE GIVEAWAYS FROM THE NEWS WHEEL. We’re all fascinated with the unique, strange, and extreme. World record documenters like Guinness and Ripley’s Believe It…
Tips to Rid Your Car’s Interior of Sand
There’s no denying that summer is quickly coming to an end, and your beach days are probably over. As you trade in your flip flops for more sensible, weather-resistant footwear,…
Washington State Legislature Debates 'Aggravated Left Lane Driving' Bill
Image: European Roads One of the most annoying feelings in the world is driving down the highway when you suddenly have to slam on the brakes for some family of…
2017 Bolt Leads Chevy Lineup to Record Number of Awards
The 2017 Chevy Bolt EV Chevrolet’s lineup of 2017 models picked up a total of 18 awards in automotive and consumer media rankings this week, setting a new record for…
