Increased Concern About Cybersecurity and Consumer Privacy
Photo: Jessica L. Tozer Modern vehicles incorporate many helpful features that inform and entertain us when we’re on the road. GPS, step-by-step navigation, Android Auto, and Apple Carplay are just…
In the Rearview: The Volt Is Great but the Ioniq Is Eeeeeeh
Hello, and welcome once again to In the Rearview, where I somewhat belatedly this time talk about some of the top news on The News Wheel in the past week.…
7 Best Cars from the 2016 New York Auto Show
Every year, residents and visitors of the Big Apple flock to the New York International Auto Show to see the most impressive newcomers to the automotive industry. This year, attendees were not…
How to Successfully Work From Your Car
Photo: mentatdgt Many people are working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. But some people are working from their cars to circumvent the challenge of spotty cell phone reception and…
This Gadget Lets You Set Up a Hammock Anywhere You Can Take Your Car
If you’re an adventure seeker, you’re probably no stranger to road trips. Driving through the country, up and down the mountains and along the different coastlines can bring with it…
2015 Suburban Is Perfect for Summer Vacations
The 2015 Suburban If you’ve got a big family and you’re thinking about taking a summer road trip this season, either to beat the heat or to soak up the…
100 Million Americans Expected to Embark on Family Vacations This Year
Prepare to see plenty of your fellow travelers this vacation season Photo: Kevin Christopher Burke As the spring season officially begins, many families are already making plans for a spring…
2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Overview
Edit This Post Its legacy speaks for itself. The high-performance 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport stands out on the track and the open road with its distinct exterior design and…
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With a variety of updates, a choice of two bold exterior colors, and a limited-run, the T-spec edition is a worthy addition to the 2021 Nissan GT-R lineup, which also…
Lessons Learned Driving on Bald Tires
As I mentioned before, I am driving around a well-used ’07 Pontiac G6. About a month after my first major foray into diy car care, I found something out–in the…
The New Premium: Chevrolet Takes a Bite from Your Babysitting Budget
The less than charming child in “The New Premium” This last month, Chevrolet has been rolling out a series of new ads, which all promote the phrase #TheNew. Many of…
How to Choose the Right Car Seat
Choosing a Car Seat(Photo: jonbro) When choosing a car seat for your child you want to make sure you pick something that will fit their size correctly. Here, we will…
Do Car Seats Expire?
Car Seats Expire(Photo: drewgstephens) When you think of expiration dates, you might think of the gallon of milk in your refrigerator, but believe it or not, car seats expire, too.…
Story of the First Camaro Ever Built Told in New Video
The recently restored first Camaro ever built These days, we put such a premium on owning the first production model of each new vehicle, that it’s hard to imagine a…
GM Files Trademark Applications for CT5 and CT6
All right, Cadillac sport-model fans, get ready for something big…we think. Okay, we’re really not sure yet, but he have a good feeling that the recently filed CT5 and CT6…
What Does a Cool Air Intake Do?
This article is sponsored by Sport Compact Warehouse. You’re not the only one who gets hot and bothered. Your car is also susceptible to overheating. While you may be able…
Ferrari Locks Out Front Row for the First Time Since 2008
The last time Ferrari put both of its cars on the front row of the Formula 1 grid in qualifying was at the 2008 French Grand Prix, back when the…
Chevy Models Named Best Choices for a Used First Car in 2021
The Chevy Tahoe LS Photo: General Motors U.S. News & World Report created a list of the “15 Best Choices for a Used First Car in 2021.” After comparing used…
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…
