100th Anniversary Edition Mazda Miata Set for US Release

Photo: Mazda American Mazda fans rejoice — the 100th Anniversary Edition MX-5 Miata has been confirmed for a late 2020 release in the U.S. market, despite concerns that the vehicle’s debut would be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the automaker announced that the stylish special edition would start at $32,670. If that news…

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2023 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler Get Freedom Edition Package

2023 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler Freedom editions Photo: Stellantis America is one of the countries in the world, and Jeep is celebrating that fact by bringing back a popular option for the 2023 Gladiator and Wrangler. Both vehicles get a Freedom package for the upcoming model year, offering upgrades up to and including an American…

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Safe Driving Archives

Are you planning to hit the road this summer with your dog?… Whether you’re driving in normal summer temperatures or an extreme heat wave,… The new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+,… The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will require all automakers to offer… Moving to or from college can be…

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2019 Honda HR-V Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick

Photo: Honda The Honda HR-V has made big forward strides for the 2019 model year, earning Top Safety Pick certification from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety after improving in several areas over the 2018 model. The 2019 HR-V earned the highest possible score of “Good” in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, seat,…

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Don't Be So Defensive — Unless You're Driving

My dad constantly reminded me when he was teaching me to drive that I needed to “worry about the other guy.” In other words, I needed to be a defensive driver. And, although his message has long been ingrained into my driving habits, I was frustratingly reminded of his words of wisdom this past weekend…

2022 GMC Yukon Gains Buckle to Drive Safety Feature

The 2021 Yukon Photo: GMC The GMC Yukon already offers Teen Driver technology to encourage young drivers to stay safe on the road. Now, for the 2022 model year, GMC is improving the Yukon’s Teen Driver system by adding the Buckle to Drive feature. Learn More About the Yukon: Features of the 2021 model The…

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The News Wheel Editors: Our Driver's Ed Experiences

As a teenager, learning to drive is stressful. Actually, learning to drive at any time in your life is pretty stressful. Driving is a big task and there are a lot of risks that come with it. Most new drivers go through a driver’s ed program, and while the program teaches you a lot about the…

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How Does Chevy Teen Driver Work?

As most parents know, it can be a fine line between gently guiding your children down the right path and micromanaging them. This is especially true when your kids grow old enough to drive. The thought of your teenager having full control of a heavy and dangerous piece of machinery can be terrifying. But today’s…

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learning to drive Archives

Learning to drive can be an exciting yet scary occasion for teenagers… Learning to drive is both an exhilarating prospect and a scary one.… Recently, the researchers at TrueCar took drivers down memory lane to learn… Driver-assist technologies, such as blind-spot monitoring and lane departure warning, are designed… If you didn’t learn to drive a…

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GM Expands Buckle to Drive Tech in 2021 Models

Photo: John F. Martin for Chevrolet General Motors is planning to include its safety-enhancing Buckle to Drive technology with more vehicles in the upcoming model year. Chevy’s Newest SUV: Get the details on the 2021 Trailblazer For 2020, GM added Buckle to Drive to models like the Chevrolet Colorado, Chevrolet Malibu, and Chevrolet Traverse as…

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The Weirdest Driver's Exams Around the World

Years may have passed since you took your driver’s exam, but you probably remember it fairly vividly and share memories of it with your family or friends now and then. Through such conversations, you’ve no doubt learned that everyone had different exam experiences, and that’s especially true around the world. Each country has its own…

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Subaru Says Goodbye to the Legacy Sedan

The 2025 Subaru Legacy will be the last one Photo: Subaru Like so many other sedans in recent years, the end of the road is almost here for the Subaru Legacy. The automaker recently announced that 2025 will be the final model year for this long-established midsize model, which first came out in 1989 and…

2025 Subaru Forester Pricing and Availability Details

2025 Subaru Forester Touring Photo: Subaru The Forester has been a vital part of the Subaru lineup since 1997. It’s often the go-to SUV for those wanting a bit more height than other popular options like the Outback or Crosstrek. Back in November, Subaru debuted the 2025 Forester and we’ve got all the details —…