Review of Tummy Shield: Pregnancy Car Seat Belt Positioner
While I’ve not carried a child in my womb, many of my close friends and coworkers have; the majority of them have confessed that they gave little thought to how driving a car changes when pregnant. That unintentional disregard is apparently common across the entire nation. Because standard vehicle seatbelts are not designed for […]
Countdown: 6 Most Famous Cars from the Muppets
From Toyotas to Studebakers, these are our favorite Muppet mobiles
The world of the Muppets is filled with colorful characters–and equally colorful cars. From their original television show to their newest television show–and every movie in between–there’s bound to be a vehicle that sticks in your memory. For us at The News Wheel, these are our top six Muppet cars. For this list, we’re excluding […]
Chevy Malibu Named Safest Car of the Year in Korea
The all-new Chevrolet Malibu has been named the Safest Car of the Year by the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport, having earned the highest score of 14 vehicles tested through the Korean New Car Assessment Program. New from Chevrolet : Fulfil your need for speed with the 2017 Chevy Corvette The new Malibu received […]
10 Most Popular Cars from Japanese Anime
The vibrant, kinetic style of Japanese animation is the perfect form for depicting the emotion of driving. From thrilling, high-speed races to tense, emotionally-jarring confrontations, automobiles are an integral part of hand-drawn storytelling. Just as anime shows and movies are filled with colorful human (and animal) characters, so are there many unforgettable cars that are […]
[VIDEO] New ‘Cars 3’ Movie Teaser Promises Dark Twist to Atone for ‘Cars 2’
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Remember when John Lasseter said that “At Pixar, we do sequels only when we come up with a great idea, and we always strive to be different than the original”? And now, nearly every Pixar film being released this decade has been and will be a sequel–Finding Dory, The Incredibles II, Toy Story 4, and […]
Chevy’s #48 Lowe’s Car Wins 7th NASCAR Championship (With Help From Very Good Driver Jimmie Johnson)
A record-tying seventh series championship for very good NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson meant that the Chevy SS sporting a blue and white Lowe’s paint job earned the driver his seventh series ring. “Just didn’t think the race was unfolding for us like we needed to do to be the champs, but we just kept our […]
2016 Brazilian Grand Prix: Busy Day for the Safety Car
Even as a Formula 1 fan, the 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix was a bit of a drag. It was raining, as it often does at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo, which on its own is not a problem. What was a problem was that even though the full wet weather Pirelli tires can dispel […]
10 Safest New Cars and SUVs For 2017
Every year, two safety organizations test a multitude of new cars, trucks, and SUVs in order to determine each vehicle’s ability to protect its occupants in the event of a crash, as well as provide ratings for how well each vehicle performs in preventing crashes before they have a chance to transpire. Those two safety […]
Visionary Doc Strange Drives–and Crashes–a Visionary Lamborghini Huracán
In the upcoming Marvel blockbuster movie Doctor Strange–which hasn’t even seen a wide release yet and we can already predict will smash records–Benedict Cumberbatch plays the titular doctor who learns to manipulate reality. Judging by the trailers and early reviews–and, of course, the budget–this will do doubt be a good-looking movie…in more ways than one. While […]
Having Your Car Towed? Here’s What You Need to Know
Instructions for getting your car towed for the unfortunate first-timer
First of all, there are two primary reasons your car would ever get towed: because it was illegally parked (a non-consensual towing) or because it’s broken down and you can’t move it (a voluntary towing). While there is little you can do to prepare for the first scenario, there are steps you can take to […]
Study Finds Teen Drivers More Likely to Be Involved in Fatal Crashes
October 16th-22nd is National Teen Driver Safety Week, and to raise awareness of the dangers that younger drivers face on the road on a daily basis, Ford announced the results of a study conducted by the Governors Highway Safety Association and financed by a grant from the Ford Motor Company Fund. Tips for Safer Driving: […]
The 2018 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Will Stupefy Performance Car Purists
While most automakers are anxiously awaiting the upcoming Paris Motor Show to display their newest vehicle designs, Porsche has already released details about its new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, which just so happens to borrow design cues from the famous 918 Spyder supercar. New Models from Porsche: Check out the latest updates made to the 2017 Porsche […]
American Women and Cars: A Historic Love Affair
America is land of the free and home of the brave. Part of that legacy is the fact that, unlike some countries, women have never been banned from driving cars. While women can drive, the American automotive culture as a whole is seen as male-dominated. On Women’s Equality Day, we have to ask ourselves: Has it […]
Car Tech Explained: Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control
If you own a car, truck, or SUV that was built in 2012 or later, chances are you’ve seen the traction control or electronic stability control (ESC) button in your vehicle and wondered what this technology actually does. Well, for starters, it’s important to know there are significant differences between traction control and electronic stability […]
Chevy Driver Kevin Harvick Wins NASCAR Race at Bristol
In a season that’s been dominated by Toyota racecars, driver Kevin Harvick was able to bring the spotlight back to the bowtie brand with his recent victory at Bristol Motor Speedway. Harvick led a total 128 laps and made the winning pass of Denny Hamlin’s car with only 70 laps remaining. After the race, Harvick […]
Government Pleads For Safe – Not Cool – Autonomous Cars
The race is on for automakers to engineer and release cars that can drive themselves. Tesla has its Autopilot, Nissan is rolling out cars in Japan that can navigate highways alone, and BMW has announced its self-driving team. While the government is enthusiastic about the technology, officials are starting to pump the brakes a bit […]
Injured Race Fan Sues NASCAR
Last July at the Daytona International Speedway, the NASCAR race being held there ended in a spectacular fireball. Right as race leader Dale Earnhardt Jr. crossed the finish line, a massive pileup behind him wrecked several cars. One of cars with the worst damage was driven by Austin Dillon, whose car was actually thrown from […]
Two Chevy Vehicles Named to ‘US News’ Best Cars for Teens
What do you think of when you think of good cars for teenagers to drive? You would above all want them to be safe, with strong crash test ratings and most likely with driving assistance programs like blind spot monitoring or automatic braking. You would also want it to be inexpensive to operate, with strong […]