Volvo Cars Safety Centre Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
The Volvo Cars Safety Centre, which is responsible for the automaker’s safety ambitions, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
Grosjean Escapes Terrifying Crash at 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix
After experiencing a 53 g impact and spending about half a minute in the flames, Grosjean escaped with little more than minor burns on his hands.
Volvo Dropped Cars From 30 Meters for Science
In order to provide training to rescue workers, Volvo dropped multiple brand-new vehicles from a crane 30 meters in the air.
Virtual Safety Car Helps Hamilton Win 2020 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton won his 93rd race at the 2020 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, which marked a return to Imola for the first time since 2006.
Killer Car Movies: “The Car: Road to Revenge” (2019)
This Halloween, the usual scary movie monsters are taking a back seat to a cavalcade of creepy cars. Throughout October, The News Wheel has celebrated the best of killer-car cinema. From the scary and eerie to the silly and mind-boggling, we’ve highlighted a wide variety of horror films in which vehicles strike back against their […]
Virginia Sees Increase in Fatal Teen Crashes During Pandemic
With fewer drivers commuting during the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia has had a decrease in car crashes among all age groups. Despite this fact, the number of fatal car crashes involving teens has increased so far this year. Keeping Everyone in Your Family Safe: Vehicles that are great for you and your pets How has the […]
Killer Car Movies: ‘The Hearse’ (1980)
When it comes to effectively scaring an audience, most modern films tend to go for shock and gore. However, there was a time when creepy flicks used atmosphere to gradually build terror. Whether these films were excellent, passable, or so-bad-they’re-good fun, their use of atmosphere over spectacle often produced memorable results. Such is the case […]
Honda Wins Third Straight IndyCar Championship
Scott Dixon finished 3rd at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, securing his sixth IndyCar championship title and Honda’s third consecutive.
You Can Drive The Penguin’s Duck Car for Just $16,000
If you’ve ever wanted to own an EV shaped like a duck that may have been driven by a megalomaniacal bird-man, this is your chance.
Middle-aged Drivers Post Higher Crash Rates than Seniors
Middle-aged drivers are at a higher risk of a fatal crash than drivers well into their golden years. According to a recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, drivers in their 70s posted lower crash rates than middle-aged drivers thanks to innovations in vehicle safety and technology. But that’s not all the senior […]
10 Great Gearhead Shows on Netflix for Car Lovers
No matter what your interests are, you can no doubt find something on Netflix to suit your fancy; the variety of shows and movies in the streaming service’s library abounds. Car-lovers and gearheads have a lineup of shows available to them that deliver the greasy, high-octane thrills that they want. These are the best automotive programs […]
Ring Announces New Security Systems for Your Car
The Ring doorbell has changed the way you monitor your front door. Now the Amazon subsidy, which was founded in 2013, is turning its lens on the automotive industry to deliver greater car security and peace of mind when your car is out of your sight. Go Green Behind the Wheel: Check out the 2020 […]
Tips for Sanitizing Your Child’s Car Seat from Coronavirus
With the entire world dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, you are probably cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing as you’ve never done before, especially if you’re a parent. Every surface in your house and car needs attention. If you haven’t already, here are some tips on how to clean your child’s car seat. Car Care: How to […]
Improved Hazard Lights for Cars Are on the Way
Hazard lights were first invented more than 60 years ago, which means this car part is long overdue for an update. A new company, Emergency Safety Solutions, is seeking to improve hazard lights to help prevent injuries and fatalities related to disabled vehicle incidents. Here’s what you should know about ESS’s Hazard Enhanced Emergency Lighting […]
2020 Cherokee Named to Cars.com Best New Cars for Car Seats List
SUVs are family-friendly models because they offer ample cabin space for your kids, their stuff, and most importantly their car seats. Whether it is a rear-facing infant car seat, a forward-facing child seat, convertible seat, or booster seat you are wrangling into the backseat, you will find that A) they take up a lot of […]
Team Fordzilla P1 is the Ultimate Virtual Car
The Team Fordzilla P1 is what you get when gamers are asked to build a racing car. An absolutely bonkers, virtual-for-now concept that, if it were real, would probably smoke anything with four wheels on a race track. Ford will make a real-life scale model before the end of 2020, but unfortunately, it won’t be […]
NHTSA Gives Recall Alerts Through the New SaferCar App
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is introducing the new SaferCar mobile app. This smartphone app notifies you when your vehicle has a recall so you can make a service appointment as soon as possible. Upcoming Mitsubishi Innovations: Mitsubishi will improve connective technology Features of the SaferCar app The SaferCar app is available to download […]
The History of Car Windshields
It’s easy to take auto glass for granted, but car owners didn’t always have this safety feature. Here’s a brief overview of how car windshields were invented and how auto glass has evolved to its present-day state. Safer Travels: Learn more about Chevy OnStar The early days before windshields In the early 1900s, horseless carriages […]