Current-Gen Chevy Camaro Recall — And More
GM is at it again, but at this point, no one is surprised. The company is being over-sensitive to recalls following the ignition switch fiasco, and I can’t blame them. Still, it’s disheartening (and slightly anticlimactic) to see more GM recalls pour in on a weekly basis. This one is a current-gen Chevy Camaro recall […]
Is Buying a Used Car Safe for My Family?
Are pre-owned vehicles safe for families to drive?
Buying a brand-new vehicle ensures that no one else has used and abused it. But, many parents don’t have the funds to afford a new car for their family when they’re also paying for many other expenses. Is it safe for families to buy a used car that someone else already drove and racked up […]
Why Do Child Car Seats Have Expiration Dates?
Seeking out gently-used children’s clothes and gear is a great way to help curb the costs associated with raising kids. But car seats are one item you’ll want to buy brand-new, to avoid purchasing an older model that is past its expiration date. We’ve rounded up some valid reasons why car seats expire — in […]
Chevrolet Issues Update to 2020 Corvette Frunk
Rest easy, after an impending update, it will become a lot harder to get trapped inside of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette’s frunk.
Toyota Pushes Final Takata Airbag Safety Recall Ahead of Schedule
Toyota Canada has announced it is conducting the final phase of the safety recall involving Takata airbag inflators ahead of schedule, as the final remedy inflators are now available. In Canada, the affected models include the 2003-2008 Corolla, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2003-2006 Tundra, and 2002-2010 Lexus SC 430, adding up to about 37,591 vehicles. According to […]
A History of Licensed Ford Video Games
When you think of car advertisements, your mind recalls television commercials, radio jingles, and online banner ads. You probably don’t think of video games. Yet, Ford saw an opportunity to reach fans and give them the opportunity to race their favorite Ford vehicles. From 2000-2008, the automaker had its name on nine officially licensed Ford […]
EVs Not Welcome at Texas Track
Electric vehicles have come a long way since they stepped into the spotlight in the early 2000s with battery ranges fit only for city driving and sluggish performance. Since then, they have gained the battery capacity for road trips and enough power for a race car. That’s not enough for one race track in Texas, […]
Customize the VIN on Your 2020 Corvette
There are a ton of ways to customize your 2020 Chevrolet Corvette. You can choose between wheels, interior colors, seatbelt colors, carbon fiber trim, brake calipers, and even the engine’s appearance. But you can permanently leave your mark on this ‘Vette — for the cost of $5,000, you can specify the last five digits of […]
What is the MyBuick App?
These days, you can control a lot of things from your phone. Thanks to Buick, that also includes your car. The MyBuick App is available for Buick drivers with compatible Apple or Android devices. It’s designed to make your life as a Buick owner that much easier. Here are some of the top features of […]
Hot Wheels: Why Cars Catch Fire
You are driving down the highway on this beautiful day, and you smell something funny. “Something’s burning,” you say. “Perhaps I shouldn’t have abandoned that leftover Rapid Fired Pizza in the car last night.” You look to your right, and straight ahead is a parked SUV engulfed in flames off to the side of the […]
Maven Will Expand Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing to 10 Cities
By the end of this year, 10 more major cities will offer Maven’s peer-to-peer car sharing service. Detroit, Ann Arbor, Denver, and Chicago are already using the service, since GM piloted the program in these cities this past summer. According to the automaker, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Jersey City, Baltimore, Boston, and Washington, D.C. will be six […]
The 5 Best Classic Country Songs Inspired by Chevrolet
Chevrolet vehicles have appeared in more than their fair share of classic country songs — you could even say that the two go together like George Jones and Tammy Wynette (a pair you’ll hear from shortly). Want proof? Here are five of the best classic country tunes inspired by Chevy. Are You Ready for the […]
Hyundai Accent Proves Its Reliability by Earning the Lowest Recall Rate
Recalls have been in the news a lot lately — from the Takata air bags to faulty ignitions. When you’re in the market for a car, especially a used car, having the right information about a vehicle’s recall history is important. Using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), iSeeCars, an automotive data […]
2018 Chevy Silverado Scars Parallel Jane Austen Fight Club Protagonists’ Scars
Despite its brief, 30-second time frame, the latest 2018 Chevy Silverado commercial highlights the legacy of resilience of the model. Whereas many new truck commercials depict a flawless exterior shell as the vehicle fords flooded roads, dominates off-road paths, and plows through muddy roads with ease, this commercial is a refreshing exception. Pushing the Limits: […]
The Top Five Plug-in Vehicles of 2017
As I have written more and more for The News Wheel, I have found myself turning into the plug-in car guy. So, as we are approaching the end of this landmark year in the development of the electric car market, I found myself wondering, what were the top plug-in (meaning electric and plug-in hybrid) cars […]
Honda to Use Facebook to Reach Owners with Defective Takata Airbags
Dozens of manufacturers are currently scrambling to reach out to owners and encourage them to get their Takata airbag inflators repaired. Yesterday, Honda announced a new set of initiatives to complete these repairs, but because millions of owners still aren’t bringing in their Hondas, the automaker is resorting to Facebook to find them. Using Facebook’s […]
Questioning the Safety of Ride Share Vehicles
Despite the popularity of ride share services, it’s surprising how few people question the safety of ride share vehicles. This is of particular concern especially regarding the issue of car part recalls. Channel 2 News in Houston investigated ride share drivers and passengers during a major event, to gauge how many of them were aware […]
Car News In the Rearview: Hellcats Are Burning It Up
Welcome to In the Rearview, where we bring you a digest of the week’s car news. Bad Credit? Here’s how you can fix it This week, we start with BMW, who has decided that keys are totally out, and phone apps are totally in, as it has announced it may one day do away with key fobs […]