Long commutes can be a real pain. According to various studies, commuting is associated with higher levels of anxiety, stress, and hostility, and can even negatively impair relationships and cognitive performance. The average American spends about 25 minutes commuting, but Justin Korva, who works at Taco Casa in Rockwall, Texas, spends a lot more time…
Volkswagen announced that the I.D. Buzz concept, an all-electric vehicle, will be available in US, China, and Europe in 2022 Photo: Volkswagen Simultaneously retro and modern, the Volkswagen I.D. Buzz concept will be making its commercial debut in the US, China, and Europe just five years from now (2022). According to Volkswagen, the all electric…
Picture: Alexa Clark As technology advances, it tends to gradually replace those jobs that nobody wants to do with robots that can’t complain until the eventual robot uprising comes to destroy all humans. The newest member in the ranks of the metal men is an artificially intelligent lawyer chatbot specifically designed to contest your parking…
If you haven’t heard the news already, brace yourself: There will be no revival of Mazda’s RX Series. If you’re still in denial and need a reality check, Mazda’s CEO, Masamichi Kogai, confirmed that he and the brand as a whole have no intent of bringing the sports car back to life. With the company…
Your side mirrors can only do so much against the dreaded, frustrating, and extremely hazardous blind spot, and they do even less if you don’t bother adjusting them correctly to thwart the situation. The blind spot is that magical place where other vehicles, and sometimes cyclists, are cloaked in invisibility and, because they are invisible…
Photo: PR Newswire Wednesday was a new self-driving shuttle bus’ first day on the road in Las Vegas. The 12-month project is funded by AAA and Keolis in an effort to create a more easily accessible public transportation system for the city. But unfortunately, the shuttle bus had a tough first day. The self-driving shuttle bus ended…
In a recent episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, the comedian and car enthusiast spotlighted Chris and Elaine Larsen, the husband-and-wife team behind Larsen Motorsports in Orlando, Florida. Chris is the builder, while his wife Elaine is the reigning two-time Jet Dragster World Champion. Leno talks to both of them about their racing history, as well…
Uber is running a pilot program that allows users to schedule a ride up to 30 days in advanced Photo: Julien GONG Min Uber is starting to think ahead. The transportation giant is testing a new service that will allow Uber riders to schedule a ride from 30 minutes to 30 days in advance. The…
The Sauber F1 team has confirmed that Charles Leclerc will be participating in four of the free practice sessions throughout the rest of the 2017 Formula One season. Charles Leclerc is the most talked-about young driver on the path to F1 and is currently poised to win the Formula 2 championship. He put in several…
Earlier this year, Ford laid down the gauntlet and tossed its name gladly into the proverbial luxury truck hat with the revelation of a line-topping Limited trim. According to a report, you can expect to pay right around $60,000 for the privilege of owning one. Looking for a Quick Quote? Try the Black Book Credit Score…
It’s the time of year when fuzzy stories pop up all over the web of humans doing good things for each other in the name of holiday spirit. After the year we’ve had in 2016, we here at The News Wheel welcome these happy stories with open arms. One of the first ones this season…
They say good things come in small packages, and when it comes to the 2016 MINI Cooper 2 Door, they are absolutely right. Featuring the retro styling you remember from the Swingin’ Sixties but in a much more practical package, the Cooper will net you approximately five gazillion cool points as soon as you drive…
Know what’s better than a Subaru BRZ? A special edition Subaru BRZ limited to just 1,000 examples that boasts drag-reducing enhancements, red-painted brake calipers, black finish STI alloy wheels. That’s what you’re getting with the newly announced 2015 BRZ Series.Blue. All of the things that make the BRZ a beloved beast are still present, including…
Ram has already begun production of its Heavy Duty Night Models Even though FCA has delayed the launch of the redesigned Ram 1500 until 2019, the company has stayed busy by releasing an assortment of special-edition models, such as the Ram 1500 Rebel Mojave Sand and Ram 1500 Rebel Black, but neither of those appearance…
Widespread panic not being capitalized upon? Not on Buick’s watch Photo: © General Motors Though severe winter weather can seldom ever be considered a situation that calls for feelings of joy, it usually shakes out that blizzard season is a happy one for the folks who handle press releases for the major automakers. Take Buick, for…
2017 GMC Canyon Denali Photo: © General Motors It was only a month ago when Car and Driver first broke news that GMC was planning to add a Denali trim to its popular Canyon mid-size pickup truck, but it wasn’t until today, November 17th, that GMC made the official announcement a Canyon Denali is coming…
After possibly inadvertently revealing the output of its high-performance Regal variant, Buick wasted little time in revealing everything that there is to know about the 2018 Buick Regal RS, which was announced officially on Wednesday. Is it getting a 310-horsepower V6 engine? Does the Pope poop in the woods? No, that’s an actual question. People seem…
The Mazda CX-5 crossover comes with lots of new equipment for the 2017 model year Most people have heard the phrase, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’, but it seems like Mazda is unfamiliar with this saying because it’s made a whole lot of changes to its CX-5 crossover, which just so happens to…
Introducing the 2015 Kia Sportage The 2015 Kia Sportage will carry over a number of features added last year, features that helped the Sportage earn its second consecutive top ranking (tied) in the small CUV category in J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study. Still, the model also sees a slew of updates that allow for stellar…
If you’re a fan of the Cars franchise from Disney•Pixar, or are the parent of a young enthusiast, get ready to be excited. The automotive stars of the latest installment Cars 3 are getting ready to take a “Road to the Races” trip this spring to meet America before the film comes out this summer….
Unless you’re a graphic designer, you probably didn’t realize a lot of thought goes into auto brands’ logos. For instance, Mazda’s current badge might remind you of those simplified cartoon sketches of birds in flight. While there’s actually some truth in that observation, the influences and history of the Mazda logo are more subtle–and fascinating–than…
Drivers in Pennsylvania witnessed a hijacked road sign along East Market Street yesterday that confused a lot of people. “ZOMBIES AHEAD!! RUN!!!” The sign also displayed another, more inappropriate message, as well, which news sources tastefully refrained from mentioning. Springettsbury Township Police confirmed that someone had hacked the sign, viewing it as just a lighthearted…
By rolling out No Charge to Charge in Atlanta, owners and lessees of 2015 LEAF vehicles will benefit from two years of free public charging The capital city of Georgia has long been referred to as “Hotlanta” due to its sweltering summers and equally sweltering night life and club culture. Another thing that’s extremely hot…
Did you know that drivers make more than twice as many mistakes as normal if they are dehydrated? Normally when we talk about drinking and driving we are referring to alcohol and how it is a bad thing to do. In this case, Nissan wants you to ‘hit the bottle’ that’s full of water before…
When we saw the press release from Nissan about its upcoming partnership with Disney and Lucasfilm for the new Star Wars film about Han Solo, a tried-and-true statement came to our mind: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. In a move that surprises absolutely no one that has been paying attention, Lucasfilm has announced…
The Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak offers superior power and two engine options Drag racers everywhere, rejoice! Dodge has finally announced that it is taking orders for the newest Challenger Drag Pak. Starting at a price of $109,354, the new Drag Pak is a bit different than its predecessors. How? It has a cheaper option….
The newly revamped Top Gear had the majority of audiences cringing throughout Photo: The Sun Twitter The moment Top Gear fans have all been waiting for has come and gone. Earlier this week, the newly revamped British car show took to the airwaves with its brand-new cast and now, it’s raking in the reactions—both good…
Fatal accidents caused by road rage are becoming more common Bad traffic is enough to make any sane person a bit rage-y. Even the kindest people are known to let out an expletive when their daily commute is plagued by a traffic jam. The feeling of all-consuming rage that occurs when we’re behind the wheel…
2018 Dodge Durango SRT Winter may be months away, but the New England Motor Press Association is already prepping for the harsh season by naming the 2018 Dodge Durango as the Official Winter SUV of the Year. The honor was announced at NEMPA’s eighth annual Winter Vehicle Competition. Check Out: 2018 Dodge Durango “The Durango…
While not the capital city of Wisconsin, Milwaukee is the Badger State’s most populous city, as well as the Midwest’s fifth-largest city. This fact, as well as the city’s proximity to Lake Michigan, makes it a popular destination with visitors from all over. If you’re planning a trip to Milwaukee anytime soon, make sure you…
It’s baaaaack This morning, Mercedes-Benz announced a whole slew of tiny nomenclature changes for 2015 and onward. In a nutshell: a bunch of letters are being changed out for other letters, and there are some words being changed out for letters. It’s a bonanza of letters! The most substantive piece of news out of the…
The Zoom-Zoom brand seems to be pretty good about recalls—it’s highly involved with concluding the Takata airbag debacle, and even has its own Recall Information Center to better inform people if their specific vehicle has a recall. So, along those same lines, Mazda has issued a recall for a little under 58,000 2015 and 2016…
Mazda’s most recent redesign went to its Mazda6 back in November, upgrading the sedan from a good-looking car to something that differentiates itself from the rest of the lineup as a flagship. At the time, of course, Mazda did not have pricing information. Now it does, though. The 2018 Mazda6 will be rolling into dealerships…
Sergio Marchionne reportedly plans to make Alfa Romeo a stand-alone company. A report from Automotive News published this morning states that Fiat-Chrysler CEO, Sergio Marchionne, has plans to make the ever-struggling Alfa Romeo a stand-alone company within Fiat. This information comes from People Familiar with the Matter, close relatives of the Unnamed Sources guy I…
Based on the early reception, it seems that Lincoln’s partnership with Matthew McConaughey was a smashing idea. The first fruits of the collaboration between the automaker and the Academy Award-winner were unleashed upon the world last week to much acclaim. Many commentators noted a striking similarity between the way McConaughey talks to the camera (and,…
Subaru announced pricing for its 2016 Subaru Series.HyperBlue BRZ and WRX STI models Earlier this summer, Subaru announced that it would be producing limited edition variants of both the WRX STI and the BRZ, called Series.HyperBlue. The special package had been available on the 2015 BRZ to great success, encouraging its revival in 2016 and…
Photo: Associated Press By complete accident, a courthouse intern in Montgomery, Alabama, discovered what experts believe to be the largest surviving collection of legal documents from the Montgomery Bus Boycott. These documents include arrest records, bonds, court orders, and more, including the arrest record of Rosa Parks. Dated December 1, 1955, the document says that…
Photo: © Derrich In case you didn’t know, March is Women’s History Month, thanks to a declaration by Congress in the late 80s. The success of the Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures has inspired many journalists to look for the women hidden in their own industry’s past, and there are many of them to find in…
The 2016 Jeep Renegade Dawn of Justice Edition is now available in the UK Last month, Fiat Chrysler announced its partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures’ Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in the best way possible—with a Dawn of Justice Jeep Renegade. Well, now this special edition Renegade is ready to hit dealerships in the…
Jeep is encouraging its fans and owners to share their own Jeep stories with the “My Jeep Story” campaign It’s no secret that Jeep has something of a cult following. Jeep lovers support their favorite brand almost religiously, sacrificing countless paychecks on aftermarket tweaks and gas money to make their Jeep vehicle as perfect as…
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…
Car shoppers know that Infiniti is a great luxury brand that uses the best technologies, engineering, and materials. At the New York International Auto Show last week, the brand unveiled a new Limited vehicle that takes luxury even further. The 2017 Infiniti QX70 Limited, a large crossover SUV, impressed the assembled press and will join the…
There are so many powerful coupes to choose from when you’re shopping for a new ride, and Infiniti is the latest brand to throw a hat into the ring. The all-new 2017 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 is due to arrive in dealerships this month, and the automaker has released pricing details for this fun…
A little more than a month ago, Infiniti Vaguebooked us good with an image of a grille and some French. A couple weeks after that, the silhouette of the Q80 Inspiration fastback followed, and Infiniti began promising us something capable of disrupting the status quo. Today, ahead of its October 2 debut at the 2014…
Infiniti QX50 History The Infiniti QX50 was first introduced for the 2014 model year as part of the brand’s model name overhaul. Previously known as the EX, the newly-minted QX50 represents Infiniti in the small luxury crossover segment, establishing itself as the perfect mix of sporty and practical that many family-oriented consumers are looking for….
All right, everyone, let’s start with a not-too-startling admission: I’m already sick of talking about Donald Trump. However, in these first months of his administration, a lot of the news is in some way related. Besides, when you write about cars, most of what he says is about Mexico, anyway Photo: Gage Skidmore I want…
Honda is getting back to its roots with a new ad for the 2018 Odyssey minivan, in which the Japanese automaker embraces the Kaiju film genre. Fans of giant monster movies, myself included, have been enjoying a genre renaissance of sorts in the last few years. Beginning with Pacific Rim in 2013 and the American…
While we all want to believe that the Saudi Arabian government allowed women to drive because it realized it was wrong to deny them the right, it’s pretty common knowledge that it was motivated by economic pressure. Giving women driver’s licenses not only makes them look more progressive to trade partners, but it also opens…
Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner has confirmed that Daniil Kvyat could return to Toro Rosso, making a Formula One comeback that would no doubt raise a few eyebrows around the paddock. At the 2016 Russian Grand Prix, his home race, Daniil Kvyat’s F1 career had taken a turn for the worse about as…
Honda FCEV Concept at 2014 NAIAS Honda’s display was, in a word, freaking spectacular. Okay, so that’s two words, but I stand by my statement. Immediately upon entering the Honda NAIAS realm, we were greeted by the FCEV Concept, which was unveiled at the 2013 LA Auto Show. The FCEV is the brand’s next-gen fuel…
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