Grinch Steals Toledo Christmas Weed
Some derelict Grinch decided to keep the holiday cheer all for himself by stealing the beloved Toledo Christmas Weed before the New Year. If you live under a rock or on top of a remote mountain and haven’t heard of the Toledo Christmas Weed, it started out as an overgrown weed poking out of the […]
New Ohio Distracted Driving Law Targets Paw and Order
A new Ohio distracted driving law is taking aim at another possible disruption in your car while on the road –your pet. Beginning Dec. 20, the police department in the village of Mantua will be able to issue citations if they see drivers holding an animal or turning away from the road to focus on […]
Automatic Seat Belts Were a Terrible Idea
Today’s cars have an plethora of automated safety features that take operations out of the hands of drivers. Automated cruise control, automated lane departure adjust, and automatic braking are all features you’ll find on many 2019 vehicles. These weren’t the first safety features that vehicle manufacturers tried to automate, though. A particular attempt in the […]
James Corden Gets Emotional Singing “Let It Be” with Paul McCartney on Carpool Karaoke
Paul McCartney is a legend. The Beatles’ music made its way across the entire globe, influencing music as a whole and artists we hear on the radio today. James Corden made a stop in Liverpool, McCartney’s hometown, for a nearly 24-minute episode of Carpool Karaoke with the Beatles’ alum. The two started their journey through […]
Electric Scooter Boom Hits Cities
Scooters are coming back in fashion, and this time, they’re electric and eco-friendly.
Electric scooters may be coming to a city near you — or have they already arrived? If you live in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington D.C., you may have noticed scooters suddenly appearing everywhere. This is due to the rising electric scooter phenomenon that may uproot America’s dependence on cars. The way it […]
Why Does Your Seat Belt Sometimes Get Stuck When You Lean Forward?
You know those times when you’re sitting in the passenger seat of your friend’s car and you go to lean forward, and your seat belt locks up? Wiggle and tug as you might, the seat belt won’t loosen up and, in fact, ends up becoming increasingly constricting. Why in the world does this happen, and […]
Waymo’s Self-Driving Minivans Start Offering Rides to the Public
Back in November, Waymo unleashed a fully autonomous minivan to the world. Now, a few months later, these vehicles have progressed to the point where the company has started sharing its minivans with the general public. Volunteer passengers in the Phoenix area recently took test rides in Waymo’s self-driving minivans. Judging form the overall reactions in the […]
Holiday-Themed Podcasts to Brighten Your Winter Road Trip
While visiting friends and relatives can be fun, sometimes long drives can zap the pleasure out of holiday road trips. With so many dynamic podcasts available, you can easily keep the positive Christmas vibes going by tuning in to any of these engaging programs. Midlife Christmas Transport yourself to Habertown to navigate the humor and challenges […]
Honda ‘Will Always Be’ Márquez’s First Choice
Four-time MotoGP champion Marc Márquez is out of contract at the end of 2018, leaving many wondering where he will go. As the most coveted rider on the MotoGP grid, Márquez could join just about any team he likes—but his manager Emilio Alzamora believes the Respol Honda team, with whom he made his debut in […]
Is it Possible to Play ‘Grand Theft Auto’ without Breaking the Law?
As part of its BuzzFeedBlue channel, BuzzFeed decided to have a few seasoned Grand Theft Auto players attempt to complete three tasks in the game without breaking any laws. Now, for anyone who has played Grand Theft Auto in the past, you know that is pretty much the exact opposite of the game’s purpose. The […]
Chevrolet and DoSomething.org Launch the “Ride & Seek” Campaign to Promote Seat Belt Usage Among Teens
As far as vehicle safety goes, one of the most obvious tenets is to use your seatbelt. The good news is that seatbelt usage has been on the rise in recent years, with its highest level since the 1980s. The bad news is that seatbelt usage is still not all that popular with the teenage demographic. […]
‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’: 10 Years of Crazy Car Moments
Ryan Seacrest has been a part of our lives since he stepped onto the American Idol stage in 2002. He’s had plenty of other jobs since then, from radio DJ to the new morning co-host of Kelly Ripa. But quite possibly his most lucrative endeavor was when he formulated the idea to film the Kardashian […]
Who is the Hot Dad in the Audi A8 Commercial?
We watch a lot of commercials here at The News Wheel. Some days they are just boring, but sometimes they spur us to action and we spend an hour trying to find the name of the German model that plays a hot dad. Today was one of those days. The Audi commercial in question was released in […]
Hot Chip Song “Momentum” Perfect for Commuting: Ford, NYU, Spotify Study
Ever heard of Hot Chip? No, not like a Mikesell’s Good’n Hot. No, not like the English term for French fries—though you’re getting warmer (or hotter, like aforesaid chip). Hot Chip is an English “indietronica” band, and their new track—“Momentum”—is the kind of tune that a recent study conducted by Ford, Spotify, and New York […]
Let’s Name the Ohio BMV’s New Mascot (Something Not Platey McPlateface)
Ohio’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles has now reached “I’m sure that that dashboard light is nothing” levels of unwise choices, as it has created a new mascot and then turned and asked the Internet, “Hey, how about you guys name this thing?” Here’s a Better Idea: Keep up on these important regular vehicle service tasks The […]
Ideas for Throwing a NASCAR or Formula 1 Race Day Party
Race season is in full swing and no doubt you’ve been glued to the TV on weekends watching each nail-biting NASCAR, IndyCar, or Formula One match. Perhaps you’ve been considering inviting your friends over to watch the race with you. Why not turn your gathering into a fun, memorable party? If you’re stumped for ideas […]
7 Formerly Important Car Features That Are Now Obsolete
Since the genesis of automotive transportation, revolutionary new features have been engineered and released every couple years that change the driving experience forever–the seatbelt, automatic transmission, in-car radio, and so much more. However, while some of these features were been progressive in their time, not all of them have aged well. Although you may have […]
Report: GM Venezuela Lays Off Employees Via Text After Plant Seizure
The text message has become a convenient means for quick and dirty communication that is used for everything from setting up plans for the weekend to making appointments at the doctor. Still, there are a few instances where a text in lieu of a phone call or in-person meeting remains inappropriate—let’s say that chief […]