Motorsports

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…

Used and New Vehicle Prices Creeping Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels

Photo: Pixabay New and used vehicle prices are finally returning to their pre-pandemic levels, largely thanks to rising inventory. Immediately after the pandemic, a worldwide shortage of superconductor chips forced…

Norris Wins Comfortably at Verstappen’s Home Race

Photo: Peter Menzel via CC Lando Norris won the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, and given the comfortable 20-second gap he put over home favorite Max Verstappen, one would…

Toyota Secured 2,667 Patents Last Year, More Than Any Other Automaker

Photo: Toyota An annual report by the Intellectual Property Owners Association shows Toyota secured 2,667 patents in 2023. This put it 7th in the overall rankings, just ahead of Google…

Toyota Remains Top Automaker for Diversity in 2024

Photo: Toyota For the third year running, Toyota was ranked fourth overall in Fair360’s rating of America’s top companies for diversity, and continued to be the only automaker ranked in…

3 Fall Driving Safety Tips

Photo: The News Wheel Fall may be a welcome respite from a hot summer, but it delivers a number of driving challenges. With cooler temperatures come fewer hours of daylight.…

How to Save on Gas in Any Car

Photo: Andrea Piacquadio via CC U.S. gas prices are anticipated to climb to around $4 a gallon in 2024, the highest since summer of 2022. If you’re wondering how to…

Verstappen and Norris Clash, Russell Cleans Up at 2024 Austrian Grand Prix

Photo: pedrik via CC Max Verstappen and Lando Norris made contact while fighting for the lead of the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix, leaving both of their Formula 1 cars with…

2026 F1 Regulations: The Big Changes

Photo: Jenda Kubeš via Pexels The biggest Formula 1 regulation change of the decade is on the horizon. New engines, smaller cars, and new competitors are all coming in 2026,…

What Is Happening at Red Bull Racing?

Photo: Artes Max via CC BY-SA 2.0 In 2023, Red Bull Racing put in the most dominant season in the history of Formula 1, winning all but one of the…

Honda Accord Tops All Midsize Sedans in New Rear Seat Safety Test

Photo: Honda An updated IIHS crash test of seven midsize sedans made all but the 2023 Honda Accord look quite poor. It was the only one of the bunch to…

'Thunder Alley' Review: Everything You Want in a Stock Car Racing Board Game

When the automobile was first invented, it wasn’t long before people found a new thrilling, high-speed sport: car racing. Even for those of us who have never driven our cars above…

2021 Ram 1500 TRX Makes Powerful Debut

2021 Ram 1500 TRX Photo: FCA The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is the most powerful mass-produced truck ever. Thanks to a 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8 engine paired to a TorqueFlite…

1973 Chevy Malibu, Ryan Gosling’s 'Drive' Co-Star

Let’s start this article off absolutely where it needs to begin: Ryan Gosling is a startlingly handsome man. There’s really just no way around that fact.  Now you know…and knowing…

You searched for 2015 chevy city express

What’s New for the 2015 Chevy City Express Chevy welcomes the City Express to their lineup as an all-new model. 2015 Chevy City Express Exterior The 2015 Chevy City Express…

Audi Heads to Transylvania For Halloween

The spookiest day of the year is finally here. To celebrate Halloween, Audi decided to take a road trip to one of the scariest places in the world, Transylvania. Home…

IIHS Study Says Teens Benefit From Driver-Assist Tech

Photo: The News Wheel Driver-assist tech is designed to help safeguard the journeys of every driver, but it is especially helpful for young drivers. A recent study by the Insurance…

2020 Chevy Equinox LT Named Safe Option for Teen Drivers

2020 Chevrolet Equinox Photo: Chevrolet Handing over the car keys to your teen is not an easy parenting milestone. Even if your teen is smart and focused behind the wheel,…

5 Repairs and Expenses That Add Value to Your Car’s Longevity

Mechanic fixing a car Buying a new or pre-owned vehicle costs a pretty penny, but car ownership requires more investment than the initial purchase price. There are insurance costs, registration…

Porsche Spent 1.5 Years Restoring This Legendary 962 C

Photo: Porsche Porsche routinely demonstrates it is one of the best brands in the business for restoring classic and historic cars, and this latest project may top them all. After…

Car Insurance Tips for Parents of Teen Drivers

Your newly licensed teen driver is ready to hit the road, most likely in your car. But before you relinquish your keys and watch your teen drive off into the…

Drive Safe Georgia Requesting Input from Teens for TV PSA

Teens in Georgia have until March 22, 2021, to win a chance at developing a 30-second PSA about the dangers of speeding. The winning PSA will air nationwide on 160…

Logano Goes Wire-to-Wire Saturday, Gets Wiped Out Sunday at Bristol

The concept of wire-to-wire victory is hard to achieve in any sport, and it’s arguably as difficult a feat to pull off in motorsports as any. 2015 Daytona 500 winner…

Cars.com Names Ram 1500 Luxury Car of the Year

2020 Ram 1500 with EcoDiesel V6 Photo: FCA When you think of luxury vehicles, trucks probably aren’t the first things that come to mind. That’s what is so unusual about…

Chevy Colorado ZR2 Becomes New Performance Halo of Midsize Truck Segment

The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 utilizes DSSV damper technology similar to what was featured in the Camaro Z28 Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet recently took the cover off its new…

Toyota Teases Four New Models

This week has been the week of Toyota teasers. After teasing the next-gen Tundra, then teasing and revealing the Prius Nightshade Edition, the automaker gave us a small glimpse at…

2022 Toyota Tacoma is Ready for Canadian Wilderness

Photo: Toyota The 2022 Toyota Tacoma has launched in Canada with no fewer than 13 trim levels, the majority of which are tailor-made to tackle the wilderness. In fact, if…

Logano Dominant in XFINITY Series Win at Phoenix

Joey Logano after winning the Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 NASCAR XFINITY Series race at Phoenix Daytona 500 winner Joey Logano pulled off an absolutely dominant win Saturday at Phoenix…

Cheaper Car Insurance Hinges on Three Chance Events

Finding ways to save on car insurance usually means hours comparing policies from different companies, weighing discounts and incentives. In other words, it’s a lot of legwork. Three random events,…

20 Years Gone, Never Forgotten: Remembering Ayrton Senna

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of one of Formula One’s most loved drivers. Ayrton Senna da Silva, a native Brazilian, was the winner of three Formula One…

10 Best LEGO Sets for Car Lovers Young & Old

Next to driving a car, the best way to appreciate one is to build it. As a kid, you don’t have the opportunity to do the former, but LEGO building…

Currently on Kickstarter: Rallyman GT Resurrects Acclaimed Rally Racing Board Game

Of the dozens upon dozens of motorsports board games that have graced gamers’ tables over the years, few have earned the acclaim that Rallyman has. Though it has received multiple re-releases…

2017 Nissan Leaf Makes Best Used EVs List

2017 Nissan LEAF If you’re looking to go green behind the wheel but want to respect your budget, consider a used electric car. According to the editors at U.S. News…

Vehicular Viewing: New on Streaming for May 2020

In May, gearheads and car lovers can look forward to a wealth of new movies and television shows on the major streaming services. Here’s a look at some of the…

Honda Will Invest $40B in EVs Over Next 10 Years

Honda also teased two new electrified sports cars Photo: Honda Over the next decade, Honda will spend approximately five trillion yen ($39.8 billion) to electrify its vehicle lineup. By 2030,…

Major Android Auto Update Lets You Play Video Games in Your Car

Photo: Chevrolet If you use Android Auto, you already know how the app lets you connect your Android phone to your car and use certain apps. Unfortunately, you probably also…

Truck Bed Transformations for Summer Fun

2019 Chevrolet Colorado The pandemic has most likely canceled the summer you planned on, but that does not mean you and your family can’t have fun at home (or in…

Is This Toyota Ad Sexist?

Remember, sexism and discrimination lurk behind every corner and on every innocent ad. A Toyota car advertisement in Australia has been taking flak for being “sexist.” The ad is a…

Hyundai Veloster Wins Polk Automotive Loyalty Award

The 2013 Veloster was a big winner for Hyundai at the NAIAS. It was announced two weeks ago that the 2013 Hyundai Veloster was the winner in the Non-Luxury Sport Car category…

Path to Formula One: FIA Formula 2 Championship

Charles Leclerc driving for the Prema Powerteam in Formula 2 Photo: Andrew & Alan Frost The FIA Formula 2 Championship, formerly known as the GP2 Series before it was renamed…

Driving Lessons to Share When Car Is in Park

Photo: State Farm An open range, empty parking lot or even moving traffic isn’t necessary for an effective driver’s lesson. Your teen can learn plenty from you without having to…

Teens Earn Backseat Driver Label from Parents

Photo: The News Wheel Everyone is a critic. This old saying especially applies to teens when their parents are behind the wheel. According to a new survey facilitated by OnePoll…

CR and IIHS Say 2020 Nissan Altima Safe Option for Teens

2020 Nissan Altima Photo: Nissan The experts at Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety are helping parents of teen drivers make better decisions when choosing a safe…

Hailie Deegan Inks Deal with Ford Performance

Hailie Deegan signs with Ford Performance Photo: Ford Motor Company Hailie Deegan, the first woman to win a race in the ARCA Menards Series West (known at the time as…

Do Your Car's Windows Protect You from UV Rays?

Car windows are designed to do many things. By government standards, they must let in as much light as possible to help the driver see, shatter in tiny pieces rather…

Charles Leclerc on Pole at Spa

An out-of-focus shot of Leclerc about to climb up Eau Rouge Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube Charles Leclerc took a decisive pole position at Spa-Francorchamps today, beating teammate Sebastian Vettel…

Modified Porsche LMP1 Car Beats F1 Track Record at Spa

Formula One is often regarded as the “pinnacle of motorsport” because its cars go around racing circuits faster than any other—until Porsche had something to say about it. The German…

Nissan Ariya Concept Showcases Wave-like Design for Display Screens

2020 Nissan Ariya Concept Photo: Nissan Nissan doesn’t follow trends. It creates them. Instead of the popular tablet-like screen found in many modern cars, Nissan is employing a curved, wave-like…

2015 Volkswagen Golf Model Overview

2015 Volkswagen Golf What’s New for the 2015 VW Golf? The 2014 and 2015 VW Golf share a similar exterior style, with the squared off headlights in the 2015 model…