Mercedes CES Concept Will Be a Semi-Autonomous Lounge Room
We are a little more than a week away from the kickoff of the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where Mercedes-Benz Chairman Dieter Zetsche will deliver the keynote address and pull the cover back on a semi-autonomous vehicle concept. Built with LG’s Advanced Drive Assistance System, the Mercedes CES concept will be […]
The Driving Dead PSA: Better Than The Walking Dead?
The Walking Dead isn’t a Good Show: A Primer In spite of itself, The Walking Dead remains one of the most popular shows on television, with the most recent mid-season finale pulling in an insane 14.8 million viewers even after AMC ruined the whole episode for its entire West Coast viewership because it doesn’t quite understand the complexities of […]
DoT, NHTSA: 2013 Traffic Fatalities Declined 3.1 Percent
The US Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Association have released their annual overview of motor vehicle crashes and found that the number of traffic fatalities dropped 3.1 percent in 2013. While the number of lives lost on the road in 2013 (32,719) is significant, it reflects a return to relative normalcy after […]
Meet Terry Brouillette, the Luckiest Man Alive
It’s that time of the year where young boys and girls lay awake at night, staring up and out their windows and making wishes to the stars in the hopes that Jolly Ol’ St. Nick might hear. We’re fairly certain that this does not describe what 71-year-old Terry Brouillette of Worcester, MA was doing when […]
Reports Suggest 80 MPH Speed Limit Improves Adherence
Highways across the United States have been gradually raising speed limits over the past several years, with many states moving maximum speed limits for vehicles up to 70 mph. Idaho, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming are currently the only three states with speed limits of 80 mph or more, and reports from the Utah Department of […]
NHTSA Awards 2015 Cadillac CTS a Five-Star Overall Safety Rating
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently awarded the 2015 Cadillac CTS a five-star overall safety rating, reports Edmunds. The CTS sedan performed quite exceptionally, claiming five stars in the front crash test, the side crash test, and even the rollover test. And before you ask: the safety rating applies to both rear-wheel-drive […]
2015 Cadillac ATS Sedan Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Cadillac ATS Sedan? To go along with the release of the all-new ATS Coupe, the sedan has received a minor refresh for 2015. This year, the ATS Sedan features Cadillac’s redesigned badge, a new front fascia, and a more powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. Additionally, the ATS now includes 4D Wi-Fi […]
NHTSA Awards 2015 Toyota Camry Safety Rating of Five Stars
The 2015 Toyota Camry has been in the news a lot lately. The redesigned model was released for sale back in September, and netted Toyota a 14% increase in sales of the midsize sedan the very next month. Along with its release came a slew of commercials designed to attract a younger demographic to the […]
Marijuana Breathalyzer in the Works in Washington
Despite the belief held by some that smoking pot even once will turn normal people into depraved and murderous degenerates (thanks, Reefer Madness!), the movement to legalize recreational and medicinal use of marijuana has been gaining traction in the last several years. One thing that Reefer Madness did get right (well, about as close to […]
[VIDEO] BMW M3, Corvette Stingray Drag Race Almost Ends in Disaster
Welcome to the world’s biggest pissing contest, and no, we don’t just say that because the BMW M3 featured in the video below is the color of actual piss. We say it because this video demonstrates how big-headed morons can actually put themselves—and others—in danger by breaking the law, just to feel better about the […]
2015 Jeep Cherokee Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee? The 2015 Jeep Cherokee continues on the legacy of its predecessor but adds some new features to set it apart. Among the most notable of those new features is the new engine stop-start system implemented for the V6-powered models. In addition, the Latitude and Trailhawk variants get standard […]
2015 Toyota RAV4 Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Toyota RAV4? Since the RAV4 entered a new generation with the 2013 model year, the 2015 version remains largely unchanged. A couple of differences between this RAV4 and the 2014 version include the addition of a Blizzard Pearl appearance package for the Limited trim, plus new wheels and an optional […]
2015 Toyota 4Runner Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Toyota 4Runner? The truck-based 2015 Toyota 4Runner SUV remains fairly unchanged from its 2014 predecessor, which saw a hefty refresh. The one main (and exciting) difference is the addition of the TRD Pro trim level, which caters to those who frequently drive off-road and need a vehicle that’s well up […]
GM Ignition Switch Deadline Extended Once More
Here at The News Wheel, we’re the type of people who would want potentially deadly issues with our cars fixed as soon as possible, since, you know, we like living and stuff. But it appears that there are many drivers of GM vehicles who either don’t value their lives, or are somehow unaware that their […]
Are Aluminum Vehicles Any Better Than Hybrids?
We’ve seen a lot of innovative new technology this year that’s especially focused on fuel economy. There are more hybrid and alternative fuel-powered cars than ever, often being marketed as the future of the auto industry. However, with alternatives to hybrids like lightweight aluminum vehicles, the question is: Is Elon Musk crazy for investing in electric-powered […]
AUTOMOBILE Names 2015 Camaro Z/28 an All-Star
Chevrolet today announced that AUTOMOBILE Magazine has named the 2015 Camaro Z/28 an All-Star model for this year. The Z/28, along with all the other All-Star winners, will be featured in the January issue of the magazine. Unlike most other awards and distinctions in the auto community, the All-Star awards are subjective. Simply put, they […]
2015 Toyota Highlander Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Toyota Highlander? The Highlander remains essentially unchanged from its predecessor for the 2015 model year. The SUV was completely redesigned by Toyota in 2014. 2015 Toyota Highlander Exterior With its redesign in 2014, the Toyota Highlander received increased visibility, standard 18-inch wheels with the option to upgrade to 19-inches, smoked-chrome […]