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Honda Wins IndyCar Classic at Circuit of the Americas

Photo: Honda Honda couldn’t quite top the timesheets during Saturday qualifying at the Circuit of the Americas, with Team Penske’s Will Power just barely edging out Andretti Autosport’s Alexander Rossi,…

The first 2020 Corvette Stingray Auctioned for $3 Million

The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible Photo: Chevrolet When Chevrolet announced that the 2020 Corvette Stingray would adopt the iconic vehicle’s first mid-engine structure, the world’s collective jaw dropped. Recently,…

2021 Belgian Grand Prix Halted Under Rain, Half Points Awarded

Photo: Honda The 2021 Belgian Grand Prix was the first race in Formula 1 history to feature zero laps under green flag conditions. Max Verstappen, who started on pole, took…

Hamilton & Verstappen Duke It Out at 2019 Hungarian GP

Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube The 2019 Hungarian GP was a two-man show as Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen battled for victory for almost every one of the 70 laps.…

Carnage, Talent, and Ocon’s First Win at the Hungarian Grand Prix

Photo: Honda The 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix was one of the most ridiculously unpredictable Formula 1 races in a long time. It kicked off with carnage as Valtteri Bottas missed…

Mustang Mach-E Pace Car Debuts at Talladega

The all-new Mustang Mach-E set a strong pace for Ford at Talladega on Sunday Photo: Ford The Mustang Mach-E made its NASCAR debut this weekend at the Geico 500 from…

'Thrash-Car' Board Game Review: A Riotous, Reckless Racing Game

When can you win a racing board game without crossing the finish line? When you’re playing Thrash-Car! For those who thought that tabletop versions of racetrack competitions were too tame,…

Choosing the Right Windshield Washer Fluid

Photo: Charles Roderick It’s easy to dismiss windshield washer fluid as something unimportant — until it’s time to clean up one of nature’s little surprises. It’s crucial that your car…

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Ways Vinegar Can Help Clean Your Car

The versatility of vinegar cannot be overstated. The clear liquid, which is probably lurking in your pantry or under your sink, has many uses. From cooking to cleaning, vinegar is…

The Stars May Influence How You Drive

You may have less control over your driving habits and behaviors than you thought. According to the author of Car Carma, Lee Romanov, your zodiac sign may predetermine your behaviors…

Hey, Look, More Rumors About a New Toyota GT86

A report from Australia says that a new GT86 (and, by extension, Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ) could be arriving next year Toyota UK recently outlined the very minimal changes…

A Glossary of Common Monster Truck Terms and Definitions

Have you ever attended a Monster Jam show? If you have, then clearly you appreciate the high-power thrills the motorsport offers. But, perhaps you have not. Why is that? Does it seem intimidating?  Does…

Check What Chevy Is Schlepping to Chicago

The Chicago Auto Show is almost on us, with doors opening to the public on the 11th. However, we don’t want you to be walking in blind, so here’s a…

The History of Monster Trucks

Monster trucks are titans in the motorsport world these days, but how did they originate? For the past few decades, monster trucks have been entertaining the masses, crushing other vehicles,…

2016 Ford Mustang Overview

2016 Ford Mustang GT Black Package The 2016 Ford Mustang takes the formidable formula put forth with the next-gen 2015 Mustang and adds a few new wrinkles, making one of the…

Toyota Gazoo Racing Poised for a Driver Lineup Shakeup

Photo: Kevin Decherf Having confirmed it would race in the 2018/19 FIA World Endurance Championship, Toyota Gazoo Racing must now look to its six full-season drivers and decide whether to…

It’s Official: Toyota Supra to Debut in Detroit

It’s finally official, boys and girls. We’ve speculated for years and confirmed for months that the Toyota Supra was making a comeback, but now Toyota has finally spoken up to…

13th Million Toyota Rolls Off Kentucky Assembly Line

Photo: Toyota Motor North America Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky celebrated the production of its 13th million vehicle earlier this month. Based in Georgetown, TMMK is the largest Toyota plant in…

All Nine Former Camaro Pace Cars On Display at Brickyard for Indy 500

The original 1967 Camaro pace car and the 2017 model that will be driven this weekend This weekend at the Brickyard, Chevrolet won’t just be celebrating the 100th running of…

Force India to be Renamed Racing Point, Could Be Renamed Again

Photo: Jen_ross83 Three days ago, the Force India team announced it would be known as Racing Point for the 2019 Formula One season, but already there are news that the…

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Production Begins in Kentucky

Photo: Toyota Toyota RAV4 Hybrid production has begun at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, the company’s Georgetown-based plant. Best-known for producing the top-selling Camry and the full-size Avalon sedan, TMMK now…

Chicago Auto Show Retrospective: Hyundai's Top 5 Vehicle Reveals in the Windy City

For many automakers, the annual Chicago Auto Show is an opportunity to reveal their newest concept cars and production models. Many highly anticipated vehicles make their first appearance on the stages…

Lance Stroll's Season is Off to a Shaky Start

Lance Stroll is not having the debut season he would have hoped for. After winning the 2016 Euro Formula 3 championship in just his second year, he was fast-tracked to…

6 Rockin' Cars from Dwayne Johnson's Instagram

As the biggest action star in the world and sexiest man alive, Dwayne Johnson has a lot of fans who are more than happy to scroll through his Instagram page…

Path to Formula One: Super License

The DMV is not where you’ll be getting your Super License Photo: Oregon Department of Transportation Before drivers can compete in the Formula One World Championship, they must first hold…

Lando Norris Will Be Back for “Not the BAH GP” Substitute Race

Photo: Codemasters Last Sunday, Formula One driver Lando Norris was the most-watched streamer on Twitch, hitting over 70,000 viewers as he competed in the “Not the AUS GP” online race.…

What Did Formula 1 Teams Spend in 2016?

Max Verstappen leading Nico Rosberg at the 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix Ever wonder how much money it costs to run a Formula 1 team? Team owner Gene Haas, who founded…

2018 Mazda3 Touring Hatchback: First Impressions

Last week, I drove into my local Mazda dealership with my 2015 Mazda3 i SV sedan (the lowest available trim level for that model year), which I had leased over…

4 Packing Tips for Your Family Road Trip

Packing up the whole family for a road trip isn’t easy. Everyone has so much stuff! And packing it all isn’t the only concern — you have to figure out…

Dispatches from Dream Car Week: Fear and Loathing in CBS Television City

A middle-aged woman named Karen stands on stage with Drew Carey, the two of them sporting matching black horn-rimmed glasses. Lest one lose track of who’s who, Karen distinguishes herself…

What’s Going On With Used Car Prices?

Photo: The News Wheel For various reasons including the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ukraine-Russia war, and a global shortage of superconductor parts, new car availability plummeted in 2020. This pushed shoppers…

GMC Acadia, Yukon Make US News’ 2021 List of Reliable SUVs

2021 GMC Acadia If you are looking for a reliable three-row SUV, you have two praiseworthy options to consider from GMC. The 2021 Acadia and 2021 GMC Yukon made U.S.…

How To Road Trip With Your Pup This Summer

Are you planning to hit the road this summer with your dog? A summer road trip with your pup can be an experience you both will never forget. But, to…

4 Consequences of Not Driving Your Car Regularly

Photo: The News Wheel If your commute has become non-existent due to the COVID-19 pandemic, chances are your car has been sidelined to the garage. If your car is sitting…

BMW Joins Toyota to Build Fuel Cell SUVs

Photo: BMW BMW is exploring fuel cell technology to help it diversify its electrification efforts. The German automaker will be working with Toyota to develop new hydrogen-powered vehicles. According to…

Honda to Sell Only EVs by 2040

Photo: Honda New Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe announced today that his company wants 100 percent of its vehicle sales to be EVs by 2040, an aggressive goal that comes across…

Racing Down the Ramp: 10 Greatest Car-Themed Pinball Machines Ever

Cars play a part in many classic pinball games, such as Williams’ Earthshaker Photo: Thomas Hawk via CC 2.0/Flickr There was a time when the cool place to hang out…

'The Fate of the Furious' – Spoiler-Free Review

Genre: Action Director: F. Gary Gray Producers: Neil H. Moritz, Vin Diesel, Michael Fottrell Theatrical Release: April 14, 2017 Cast: Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Charlize Theron, Michelle Rodriguez,…

How Toyota Canada Kept Workers Safe during Factory Reopening

Photo: Toyota Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada is one of the largest employers in southwestern Ontario, with about 8,500 employees working across its assembly plants in Cambridge and Woodstock. When the…

Toyota Announces Two All-New Three-Row SUVs

Photo: Toyota Only nine days ago, we said the Toyota electric vehicle avalanche was coming (the EV-lanche?) and it seems to have already started. The automaker just announced it was…

Canadian Grand Prix on the Rocks for 2021 F1 Season

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, on Montreal’s Notre Dame Island, has hosted the Canadian Grand Prix since 1978 Photo: pedrik via CC The Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal was canceled last year…

Toyota’s Electric Vehicle Sales are Soaring in Canada

Photo: Toyota 2020 was not a good year for the auto industry, but there were a few highlights nonetheless. Not least of which was the performance of Toyota’s electric vehicle…

4 Hacks To Make DIY Car Maintenance Easier

Photo: The News Wheel If you are adept at DIY car maintenance or a beginner looking to get your hands dirty, the following hacks will help you complete your projects…

Dear North Carolina: We Need to Talk About Your Driving

A lot of states think they have the worst drivers. Ohio drivers have to have things their way, Michigan drivers cut people off left and right, but North Carolina drivers have…

A Beginner's Guide to Monster Trucks

Monster truck shows might seem intimidating for those who have never attended one You’ve probably seen advertisements for monster truck shows on television, but unless your dad took you to…

2021 Toyota Venza Returns as Hybrid Crossover with 40 MPG

Photo: Toyota Toyota is bringing back the Venza, a wagon-style crossover whose first stint on the market had lasted only a single generation. This time, the Venza promises to stick…

Nissan Foundation Supports Cultural Diversity with Grants

Photo: Nissan The Nissan Foundation has earmarked a sizeable sum to 28 nonprofit organizations that promote cultural diversity. The 2021 grant cycle of the Nissan Foundation will disperse a total…

In the Rearview: Demons and Death Race

Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you some of the top car news of the past week. First up this past week is a News-Wheel-exclusive look at Roger…