Learn the Facts About Dogs in Hot Cars

Dogs with thick or dark fur are at particular risk for heat stroke Photo: The News Wheel Did you know that on a pleasant 70 degree day, the temperature inside your car can exceed 120 degrees in a matter of minutes, even if you leave the windows partially open? Entertainment for the Whole Family: Meet…

KBB Names 2021 Ford Expedition Among Best Family Cars

The Ford Expedition stay stacking up KBB trophies like firewood Photo: Ford It’s safe to say that the experts at Kelley Blue Book are fairly fond of the Ford Expedition. The Expedition continues to take home the title of KBB’s Full-Size SUV Best Buy, now holding a winning streak of three years. KBB is adding…

Automotive Idioms: 10 Car-Related Phrases & Their Origins

Since their invention a century ago, automobiles have become an integral part of our lives, not just in transportation and culture, but even in language. Their presence has not only led to the formation of a dictionary’s-worth of original vocabulary, but also has infected unrelated expressions we use on a daily basis. Let’s examine how…

4 Tips to Safely Sleep in Your Car

Photo: The News Wheel If you find yourself starting to nod off during a road trip but don’t want to pay for a hotel room, taking a nap in your car can be a great idea when done correctly. Follow these tips to safely sleep a night in your car. Stay Safe on the Road…

A Few Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe in the Car

A good boy, but he definitely doesn’t have a license Photo: PublicDomainPictures via pixabay Travelling can be a significant source of stress, even when you’re by yourself. For those of us with pets, that anxiety is compounded by the worry of spooking our beloved fur children or accidentally paying more attention to them than driving. But worry…

Audi Brings Virtual Reality to the Back Seat

Usually, the articles we write about car innovations are for drivers. This new piece of tech, though, is purely for backseat passengers. At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Audi unveiled a new virtual reality experience to make dull car rides much more exciting. Are You Ready? Make sure you’re prepared to drive in snow…

Cars.com Names 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Most Affordable 3-Row Crossover

The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander earned the top spot on Cars.com’s list of Most Affordable Three-Row Crossovers Finding a car that is within budget—and has all the features you want—is the Holy Grail of the car-shopping experience. Typically, if you have a lengthy list of must-haves, you’d better have a large budget to match—especially if you’re…