Who Owns Which Car Brands?
Photo: 2023 Toyota Crown Branding, especially in the United States, is everything. Most people aren’t familiar with the specs, features, and price of any given car by simply looking at…
How To Manage Manners At Public EV Charging Stations
The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV charging Photo: Mitsubishi Motors If you drive an electric vehicle, you need to make sure it maintains a healthy charge so you can reach your…
Seven Automakers Team Up to Create High-Speed Charging Network
Photo: Honda Seven global automakers have teamed up to take on Tesla’s Supercharger network of electric vehicle chargers: Honda, Hyundai, Kia, General Motors, Stellantis, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. They’ve created a…
F1 2024 Mid-Season Report
With the Belgian Grand Prix weekend behind us, the 2024 Formula 1 season has begun its summer break. It will be four weeks before the drivers return to the track,…
Honda Launches Civic Type R Crate Engine
Photo: ©Honda Ever looked at the Honda Civic Type R hot hatchback and thought, “I don’t really want the car, but I’d love to get my hands on that sweet…
Adrian Newey to Leave Red Bull Racing
Photo: Morio via CC Adrian Newey, the most successful Formula 1 car designer of all time, and the man behind all of Red Bull Racing’s 13 championship victories, is set…
Tips For Selecting Trim Level and Options on a New Car
Shopping for a new car, SUV, or truck is an exciting hunt, but it can be overwhelming. Even if you know the brand and model you want, there are still…
Yoga Offers Benefits to Truck Drivers
Driving for a long time can be uncomfortable, putting strain on your muscles and fatiguing your brain. You may be willing to take on the risk for a family road…
[PHOTOS] 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Unveiled Today, Kicks Butt
Tim Kuniskis, President and CEO, Dodge and SRT Brands, with the new 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat We’ve been perpetually drooling in awe since May, when the Challenger SRT Hellcat…
Ford Mustang NASCAR Cup Race Car Revealed Ahead of Daytona 500 Debut
Ford Mustang NASCAR Cup race car revealed, set to make on-track debut at Dayton 500 It’s been a long time coming, and now, the Ford Mustang is ready to chase…
Tips for Fast Cleaning Your Car
Although cleaning products specially designed for automotive needs are effective, they are not the only way to get your car clean. Solutions and products you already have on hand can…
Honda Prologue is the Automaker’s First All-Electric SUV
Photo: Honda Honda will launch its first all-electric SUV in 2024, called the Prologue. It’s an apt name for a vehicle meant to mark the start of the automaker’s earnest…
Why is a Pothole Called a Pothole?
Photo: Marc-Olivier Jodoin via Unsplash There aren’t many things people can agree on in today’s divided society, but one thing is universal among all drivers: hatred of potholes. They seem…
Rallyman GT Review: An Adrenaline Rush of Dice-Rolling & Car Racing
Photo: The News Wheel When it comes to the most esteemed motorsports board games, Rallyman is near the top of the list. Unfortunately, not many people have gotten to play…
Monster Energy is the New Sponsor of NASCAR
Could Monster Energy help bring a younger audience to the NASCAR Cup Series? Photo: © Royal Broil There isn’t much of an offseason for the NASCAR Cup Series. It was…
A Brief Look into the History of Formula 1
The F1 track at the Spanish Grand Prix We’ll start with a disclaimer: Formula 1 has a long and rich history, full of heritage and drama and danger and cutting-edge…
2019 Toyota Supra Goes On Sale Next Year with Confirmed Straight Six Engine
Concrete details surrounding the upcoming Toyota Supra are finally emerging, with the automaker confirming the all-new sports car will make its global debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed that…
Toyota Leads Manufacturers in 2020 Vincentric Best Value Awards
Photo: Toyota Toyota Canada has won eleven 2020 Vincentric Best Value in Canada Awards. That’s more than any other manufacturer, and incredibly, it’s a distinction the automaker can claim to…
GMC Sierra 1500 and GMC Canyon Earn Spots on US News’ List of 2020 Reliable Trucks
020 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Photo: GMC The editors at U.S. News & World Report assembled the 12 Most Reliable Pickup Trucks in 2020, based on reliability data from J.D.…
Tom Hanks Sells Trailer He Used for 24 Years
Photo: Dick Thomas Johnson via CC Throughout most of his illustrious acting career, Tom Hanks used a distinctive, aluminum-covered Airstream trailer as his home away from home. Now, it can…
The History of the Grave Digger Monster Truck
The Grave Digger monster truck has been entertaining crowds for more than 30 years It could be argued that Grave Digger is the most famous monster truck in history, but did…
Customized Jeff Gordon Chevy SS Wows at 2013 SEMA Show
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, held annually in Las Vegas, might be our favorite auto show of the year. Automakers display customized and concept vehicles that you can’t…
Sauber and Renault Unveil 2018 Formula 1 Cars
The Sauber and Renault Formula One teams have unveiled their 2018 season challengers, the C37 and the RS-18, respectively. Both teams will have high hopes for the upcoming championship. Sauber,…
2021 Ram 1500 Earns Full-Size Truck of the Year Title
The 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Night Edition Photo: FCA If you’re in the market for a full-size truck, you can’t go wrong with the 2021 Ram 1500. According to the…
Car Museums Are Closing at an Unprecedented Rate
Your local automotive museum may soon be next on the chopping block For decades, museums have not only served as educational institutions, but cultural ones as well. Institutes and other…
The Grand Tour Kicks Off Season 3 in Detroit
Having just about finished the first three books, last night I sat down to watch The Expanse series on Amazon Prime with my fiancée, only to see in the video…
Mistakes To Avoid As A New Car Owner
Being a new car owner is an exciting yet overwhelming milestone in life. There is so much to process — the paperwork, the costs, the maintenance — and so much…
Goofy Road Trip Movies: Due Date Review
There’s a lot of personality between the two lead actors. Too bad the script couldn’t keep up. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures Two of this century’s highest-grossing and renowned comedic personalities have…
4 Features That Improve Family Travel
No matter the distance and time on the road, family travel is challenging. But a few features can improve the experience for you and your kids. If you’re in the…
2024 Honda Prologue EV Gets 300-Mile Range
Photo: Honda A few months ago, Honda revealed some of the sweet tech powering the infotainment aboard the Prologue, the company’s first mass-market all-electric SUV. At the time, the automaker…
Honda Rejoins Formula 1 in 2026 with Aston Martin Racing
Photo: Lukas Raich via CC It’s official: Honda will return to Formula 1 in 2026 as the exclusive engine manufacturer for the Aston Martin Racing team. Honda had left the…
Muddy Motorsport Mayhem: Review of Allen's 'Dirt- The Game'
In the world of motorsports, there’s nothing as wild and rowdy as a sprint car race on a dirt track. Vehicles and drivers are pushed to the limit as they…
Chevy Driver Jimmie Johnson Picks Up 79th Career Sprint Cup Win at Martinsville
Johnson’s most recent win guarantees that he’ll be racing for the championship in the season finale Just a couple of months ago, it looked like it would be a lost…
How Witnessing a Near-Miss Accident Impacts Your Health
Photo: llulila via Pixabay Traveling on the highway at any time of the day can be a challenge for motorists. But rush-hour congestion and a wintry weather mix definitely intensifies…
4 Car and Transportation Museums in Washington State
Washington State is famous as being the home state of Starbucks, Bill Gates, and wild scenery. It’s also home to one of America’s largest car museums, as well as some…
10 Electrifying Romance Novels for Car Lovers
Sometimes, you’re in the mood for romance; other times, you’re interested in exciting car races. When you’re in the mood for both, pick up one of these entertaining romantic novels that…
How Epcot's World of Motion Became Test Track
The Transportation Pavilion wasn’t always home to a high-speed attraction like Test Track Out of the four theme parks that can be found at the Walt Disney World Resort, Epcot…
Lando Norris's F1 Title Fight Fades in Barcelona
Photo: fuji.tim via CC Lando Norris finished second at the Spanish Grand Prix and showed little of his usual cheer. Since bagging his first-ever win in Miami earlier this year,…
Seven Automakers Create IONNA, New U.S. Charging Network
Photo: IONNA Last year, seven global automakers — BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis — announced the formation of a new joint venture that would add 30,000…
Do Black Cars Get Hotter? And Tricks to Cool Your Car Interior
Photo: Kelly via Pexels Because black colors absorb heat and white colors reflect it, common intuition says that black cars get hotter in the sun. But what does science have…
Consumer Reports Ranking of Most Reliable Used Cars Is Exactly What You’d Expect
Photo: Toyota Using data from its annual auto surveys, Consumer Reports put out its first-ever ranking of the most reliable used cars, and the result is exactly what you’d expect:…
Quick Guide to Formula One Constructors
After writing my last Formula One article it occurred to me that to the uninitiated, the topic of Formula One teams and engine suppliers may be confusing. For instance, McLaren…
The Absurdity of the Monaco Grand Prix
Monte Carlo, Monaco, with the track partially prepared The Monaco Grand Prix is absurd. Every year, Formula 1 heads to this tiny principality near the south of France to race…
Honda Dominates 2024 KBB Consumer Choice Awards
Photo: Honda Best Overall Brand, Most Trusted Brand, Best Value Brand, Best In-Vehicle Experience Brand, Best In-Vehicle Experience Brand, and Best Overall EV/Hybrid Brand. These are the awards Honda earned…
Have You Heard of the Euclid Beach Rocket Cars?
This shiny Rocket Car was made from an old amusement park ride Up until 1969, you could visit the Euclid Beach Amusement Park and climb aboard its swinging space rocket…
New Tacoma Trailhunter Trim Uses Tundra Hybrid Engine
Photo: Toyota With new competitors like the Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator, plus an increasingly broad range of extreme overlanding packages, the midsize pickup segment has been picking up steam…
Premium Fuel Recommended for Most New Cars
Photo: The News Wheel Common car advice says premium gasoline is only beneficial when recommended by the manufacturer. For vehicles that don’t recommend high-octane gas, the tiny boost in power…
Behind the Badge: The Origins of the Lexus Name and Logo
You see automotive emblems adorning the grilles and trunks of vehicles every day, but do you ever wonder where they come from? The latest study in our Behind the Badge…
Confused Max Verstappen Crowned Double F1 World Champion
Photo: Honda Max Verstappen won the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix and in the process scored his second consecutive Formula 1 World Championship title, joining legends the like of Jim Clark,…
History of McDonald's Hot Wheels Happy Meal Toy Cars
McDonald’s Happy Meals Hot Wheels Toys from 1993 series release Photo: The News Wheel Countless children first became interested in automotive culture and mechanical engineering through toys. And for many…
