Hyperlane: a New Automotive Technology with the Potential to Reduce Traffic

According to The Telegraph, the average driver spends around 32 hours stuck in traffic jams each year. Some predict that self-driving cars would make traffic worse. Others say that the cars would improve traffic, with their unique maneuverability and a pre-programmable option to not tailgate other cars. Two Berkeley grads, Anthony Barrs and Baiyu Chen,…

J.D. Power Finds 2015 Kia Sedona APEAL-ing

The 2015 Kia Sedona won a J.D. Power APEAL Award in the minivan segment Stereotyped as the typical mom-machine, the minivan segment constantly gets a bad rap, earning a reputation for providing parents with a practical—and extremely dowdy—method of transportation. That is, until the 2015 Kia Sedona. Kia has a foundation of shaking up the industry’s…

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The Volvo Cars Safety Centre, which is responsible for the automaker’s safety ambitions, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.… The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent is kicking things off the right way… It’s getting increasingly difficult to earn the IIHS’s Top Safety Pick+ award,… A few years ago, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety started doing……

Kia Soul Is One of the 10 Best Cars for Dog Lovers

Autotrader has been providing helpful insights to car buyers and sellers since 1997. The site eventually introduced its “10 Best” lists, covering everything from the most valuable used trucks to off-road kings and the ideal cars for college grads. This year, the 2020 Kia Soul has been named one of the 10 Best Cars for…

Ford Offering Matte Clear Film for 2024 Mustang

New Matte Clear Film gives the 2024 Ford Mustang a satin-smooth finish Photo: Ford Ford is offering a new factory Matte Clear Film option for its 2024 Mustang, a first for the legendary pony. The upgrade will be available to order on all fastback models beginning Feb. 27 with deliveries set to get underway in…

Ford Motor Company Archives

With so many folks driving less these days, usage-based insurance policies for… This week, Ford Motor Company held a three-day virtual meeting for its… Ford is offering eligible new car customers in the United States up… Have you ever had your car wheels stolen? It sure does suck.… In celebration of Black History Month and…

5 of the Coolest Cadillacs in Cinema

With a legacy of power and luxury, Cadillacs are a natural pick for the silver screen. They’re versatile, too — they’ve served as everything from ghost-busting hero cars to wasteland warlord chariots. Let’s take a cruise though cinema history and see five of the coolest Cadillacs ever featured on film. Smart Sophistication: Cadillac Super Cruise…

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Why spend money overpaying a mechanic to do simple service work on… This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel… Automotive waste is a serious blight on the environment. But one component… This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel… If you’re a true gearhead, you view…

Elvis Presley cars Archives

The Fast & Furious film franchise is filled with iconic automobiles. Still, none…     Next to his music, Elvis Presley was also known for… Elvis’ 1955 pink Cadillac Fleetwood 60 recently took a 4,400-mile trip from… August 16 marks the 37th anniversary of the all-too-soon demise of “the…

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit organization that was established in 1959 in Arlington, Virginia, by three major insurance agencies. Over fifty-plus years, the IIHS has evolved to become one of the nation’s leading nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the automotive industry and is increasingly committed to significantly decreasing…

Ram Introduces 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel

The 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel Photo: FCA Ram is adding a new model to its 2021 Ram 1500 lineup: the Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel. This model is the most efficient option in the lineup, as indicated by its High Fuel Efficiency designation. Learn More About the Truck: An overview of the 2021 Ram 1500…