The Mercedes F015 self-driving car on the streets of San Francisco The ultimate luxury driving experience to many is one in which you are not driving at all. Instead, you lounge back and eat caviar and drink wine and maybe, when nobody’s looking, wipe a booger under the seat, all while the car drives itself….
Photo: mohamed 1982 eg As promised, here are even more car-themed gift ideas for those on your holiday shopping list. Whether an acquaintance is mildly or wildly obsessed with their ride, any of these gadgets should put a smile on their face this Christmas. [wptab name=’#1′] Photo: Belkin Smartphone Holder A dashboard- or windshield-mounted smartphone…
GM’s Ergo Chair If you think that the idea of designing a chair to more easily design other chairs sounds ridiculous, then clearly you’ve never seen GM’s Ergo Chair. Check it out: As you can see, GM’s Ergo Chair is great for installing the third-row seats of the award-winning Chevy Traverse, which made it onto…
Los Angeles Clippers Owner and noted racist Donald Sterling / (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) After audio surfaced this weekend and further proved that Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling is a vile racist, it didn’t take long for everyone from President Obama to Michael Jordan to condemn the statements heard in the recording. Reigning…
Celebrities love to share their cars on Instagram. In fact, sensations like Kevin Hart have partnered up with manufacturers time and time again to help promote new vehicle models. YouTuber Jim Chapman has featured a variety of vehicles on his Instagram; he has a strong love for the Jaguar and Mercedes brands, so we’ve decided to…
Ford has revealed its MSA Formula single-seat race car at the Geneva Motor Show, which will compete in Formula 4 championships in Australia, Britain, and Spain this year. Ford’s MSA Formula racer is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine that provides 160 PS (158 horsepower) and is designed by Ford’s UK team. The vehicle…
The Subaru Tribeca (pictured) was recently taken from Subaru’s lineup, but rumor has it a flagship Subaru seven-seater SUV is on its way, likely debuting for the 2017 model year At the end of last year, the rumor mill started churning out some gossip about a potential flagship SUV from Subaru, a seven-seater meant to…
2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid The winners have been announced in US News & World Report’s 2015 Best Cars for Families, and the Ford Fusion Hybrid has taken home the title of Best Hybrid Car for Families for an impressive fourth year in a row. The 2015 Fusion Hybrid is relatively unchanged from the previous year’s…
©GM As the country observes National Child Passenger Safety Week this week, embedded within Baby Safety Month, Safe Kids Worldwide has released an alarming study in a report called “Buckle Up: Booster Seats,” which was funded in part by a $2 million grant from the General Motors Foundation. The report states than nine out of…
How to Ride in Your Car with Your Dog Dog ownership is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. Your four-legged friend loves you unconditionally, and wants nothing more than to please you. And Fido provides hours of entertainment, whether it be rolling around in the grass like a lunatic, or playing with your…
The Accord is the most-produced car in America. According to new vehicle registration data compiled by Polk, the Honda Accord was the best-selling car in America among individual buyers in 2013. What’s more, the Civic, CR-V, and Odyssey were all retail sales leaders in their segments. The Accord also earned the distinction of the most-produced…
The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is being sent off with a Final Edition model Mitsubishi is ready to sing its swan song for the beloved Lancer Evolution. Rather than carrying a tune, though, the Japanese carmaker is instead appealing to the gear head in us all with a Lancer Evolution Final Edition. This special edition…
Ford is looking into a number of different ways to capture the affections of both Millennials and Gen Z customers, and a new patent suggests that one of those methods may well involve giving customers a free bike with their vehicles. Filed in August 2013 and published last week, Ford’s patent request outlines “a motor…
Sergey Sirotkin, the reserve racing driver for the Renault Sport Formula One Team, has emerged as the new favorite for the coveted Williams Martini Racing seat. Now that Sauber F1 has announced its lineup for 2018, Williams owns the last unclaimed seat in Formula One, following the retirement of Felipe Massa. Both Sirotkin and Robert…
Jimmy Neutron always seemed like a better spokesperson for Dairy Queen, given the hair Exactly 16 years ago today, Nickelodeon released Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, an animated film about an adolescent inventor who must stop an invading force of egg-shaped aliens. The film was an overall success, raking in $103 million at the box office, and even received…
A major part of welcoming the coming year — apart from staying up late and drinking too much — is vowing to make the new year better than the concluding one. Oftentimes, such resolutions pertain to ourselves, like our physical self-care or attitude improvement. But, you can also make a New Year’s resolution for your…
Honda landed not one, not two, not three, but four spots on the US News & World Report list of the “2017 Best Cars for Families.” The 2017 Honda CR-V, HR-V, Pilot, and Odyssey were each recognized as best in their class. Their victories were determined by a combination of professional automotive reviews, safety and…
Meet Chevrolet’s answer to the conventional cargo van: the 2018 Express Cargo, this year with an upgraded powertrain with more power than previously. Speaking of Cargo: Make those home-to-school trips easier with these vehicles [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2018 Chevrolet Express Cargo? For 2018, Chevrolet is giving the Express Cargo a new base…
UPDATE: THE GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. LOOK FOR MORE GIVEAWAYS FROM THE NEWS WHEEL. As winter snow melts and May showers arrive, spring can be a messy month. That’s why The News Wheel is pleased to share BeeFit Designs’ ingenious car seat mat with our readers. This portable, protective mat not only keeps dirt, stains, and odors…
You hear it. You hate it. You’ll do anything to stop the noise – especially if it’s buckling your seatbelt. That pesky chime – as well as legislation in Michigan that allows police to pull drivers over simply for not wearing a seatbelt – has helped increase seatbelt usage in Michigan to an impressive 93%….
2019 Chrysler Pacifica The third time is certainly charming as the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica snags a spot on Car and Driver’s 10Best Trucks and SUVs list. Taking home the win in the Van category, the 2019 Pacifica was praised by the Car and Driver experts for its comfortable interior, smooth performance, and smart storage solutions….
Seat Gap is a real issue in every vehicle Original Photo: Chevrolet Tired of losing your smartphone, favorite chips, or credit card in the seat gap of your car? You’re not alone. Eliminate these frustrating scenarios when you buy one of these nifty products from Amazon. Get Organized: Keep your vehicle cleaner with GM accessories…
It may be affordable, but it looks like a million bucks Photo: Nissan Purchasing a car is a major investment, and it’s easy to feel like the only way to get a safe, reliable ride is to spend a small fortune. However, Nissan is challenging this notion by offering affordable vehicles that don’t skimp on…
Ugh, don’t you just want to chew on this until you can wriggle free? Remember that thing where, if a coyote gets caught in a trap, it’ll chew its own leg off to get away? Well, we humans like to think that we’re smarter than that. For Pete’s sake, silly coyote, why don’t you just…
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer has been named Mini-MPV of the year by BusinessCar, and the new Astra has been named runner-up for the overall title of Business Car of the Year. The Zafira Tourer earned its honor through a combination of performance, value, and practicality. GM Setting Records: Buick earns third consecutive…
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