How to Keep Sand Out of Your Car

Taking your family to the beach is a fun way to spend the weekend, but even a quick trip to the shore can fill your car with coarse, irritating sand. It gets everywhere, and it’s a pain to remove. To avoid lingering granules infesting the interior, here are some effective ways to keep sand out…

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Chevy Teams Up With Jesse Iwuji for NASCAR Xfinity Series

Emmitt Smith and Jesse Iwuji with the No. 34 Empowering People More Camaro SS Photo: Chevrolet It’s tradition for automotive brands to sponsor or partner with specific drivers and teams for various races and events in the motorsports world. Starting with the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series, Chevrolet will team up with Jesse Iwuji Motorsports. Fast…

Human Habits that Put Canines at Risk in the Car

Some dogs love a ride in the car; others, not so much. But, no matter if your furry family member loves or hates the four-wheel machine, keeping them safe on the road is always a top priority. And, even if you consider yourself a very responsible pet owner, which no doubt you are, you might…

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5 Stupid Car Accessories No One Should Have

According to the SEMA, the car accessory market is a $34 billion industry; the possibilities are endless when it comes to customizing your new vehicle. But sometimes, when you’re driving along the road, you see those possibilities taking disturbing turns. There are some accessory decisions you just.. shouldn’t make. For your viewing pleasure, we’ve put…

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J.D. Power Recognizes Kia Rio as Most Dependable Small Car

In the small car segment, the Kia Rio is looming large, when it comes to dependability. According to J.D. Power’s 2018 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), which examined “problems reported during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year old vehicles (2015 model year),” the Kia Rio earned top marks with a score of 103…

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A Basic Guide to Understanding & Replacing Car Fuses

Photo: The News Wheel If an electrical component suddenly isn’t working — such as the turn signals, air conditioning fan, or heated seat — check your car’s fuse box before driving to the car parts store or repair garage. Many of your car’s electrical functions run through a fuse box, much like the one in…

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3 of the Coolest Nissan Concept Cars

With helpful features like Nissan Intelligent Mobility, it’s no surprise that the automaker has produced some impressive concept cars over the years. Here’s a look at three of the automaker’s most fun and innovative driving machines. Think About the Future: Check out how much you could save with a fuel-efficient Nissan Photo: Nissan Move over,…

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2019 Nissan Pathfinder Named to Parents Magazine’s List of 10 Best Family Cars

2019 Nissan Pathfinder The three-row Nissan Pathfinder delivers the tech, performance, and amenities you and your family are sure to appreciate. The editors at Parents magazine already do, as they just named the stylish, spacious and technologically-advanced SUV to their list of “The 10 Best Family Cars of 2019.” Check Out: Things to avoid while…

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Understanding Your Car's Door Jamb Sticker

Photo: The News Wheel You don’t have to comb through your car’s owner’s manual to find fundamental information about it. That data is printed in a much easier place to access. For most cars, it’s a sticker on the inner frame of the driver’s door (though some have it on the door itself, the A-pillar,…

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MTV Study Says Millennials Do Like Cars

Former MTV stars Beavis and Butthead take a 1959 Corvair for a spin in “Car Wash“ Back in October, a report entitled “Millennials in Motion” found that young people are driving less and walking, biking, and taking public transit more. It reinforced the prevailing stereotype that, rather than drive or own a car, Millennials would…

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Survey Finds That Your Kids Think You Are Annoying in the Car

A survey of 2,002 from all across Europe reveals a surprising truth: most children think that their parents are the annoying ones on road trips. Yeah, think about that for a second if you’ve ever had two five-year-olds in the back seat screaming at one another for three hours. Ford sponsored the survey, entitled Do…

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Tips for Cooling Your Car's Cabin This Summer

With the Summer Solstice just around the corner, you might be starting to enjoy a healthy summer sweat each time you venture outdoors in the balmy seasonal temperatures. While warmer weather is definitely a welcome change, not everyone likes melting each time they step inside their stuffy, sun-warmed vehicle after work or a day a…

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'The New York Times' 11 Best Cars for Graduates

With the end of the school year approaching, many parents are sending their kids off to college or new jobs out in the real world. Cars are an ever-popular practical, yet extravagant, graduation gift for some students. Anticipating parents’ stress levels, The New York Times published an article in April recommending several affordable vehicle options for 2018…

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Four Frightening Urban Legends That Involve Cars

Halloween has grown from a single, magical night into something of a season unto itself. Each year, we flock to theaters and couches to watch frightening cinema classics or the latest horror hits, visit haunted attractions for the sole purpose of being scared by strangers in masks, and gather around bonfires to regale one another…

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World Cup of Cars

Welcome to our series, the World Cup of Cars. In this series of articles, we take a look at some of the most popular vehicles from each country competing in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and pit them against each other to see who will be the ultimate winner. We’ll be updating daily, so…

How to Stay Warm When Your Car’s Heater Calls It Quits

The thought of driving a car during winter’s cold temperatures and frigid conditions with no working heater is frightening. If your no-heat fear has come true due to a heater that has called it quits or is on the fritz, the following tips from Reader’s Digest writer Alexa Erickson might help keep you warm until…

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Jim Carrey Parodies McConaughey Lincoln Ads on SNL

To play McConaughey, Jim Carey was made to look as haggard has his career has been for the last decade This weekend, Saturday Night Live—which hasn’t really been funny whatsoever this season—was hosted by reputable funnyman/rubberface Jim Carrey—who hasn’t really been funny since the year 2000. Carrey was there to promote Dumb and Dumber To,…

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6 Winter Car Care Tips to Outwit Jack Frost

Arm yourself with some smart strategies to overcome winter’s car care challenges Jack Frost can definitely make it challenging to preserve your car’s condition during the winter. Cold air and inclement weather can take a toll on tires’ air pressure, as well as your vehicle’s battery and braking system. Here are six winter car maintenance…

2016 Chevy Sonic Makes KBB Best Used Subcompact Cars List

The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic models Photo: Chevrolet Kelley Blue Book has created a list of the 10 Best Used Subcompact Cars Under $10,000, recognizing small, affordable cars that are fuel-efficient and share many features with larger vehicles. The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic took the third spot on the list. Buying Your Next Used Vehicle: Reasons to…

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Understanding Your Car's LATCH System 101

With a few pointers, it’s fairly simple to master your car’s LATCH system Photo: The News Wheel You might be familiar with what the LATCH acronym stands for — Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children — but you might not be aware of how to locate your vehicle’s anchors. Or how to secure a car…

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5 Great Cars for Obese and Overweight Drivers

Driving is a necessary part of daily life. In fact, more than 90 percent of Americans drive to work (per the Brookings Institute). Unfortunately, car design doesn’t always move forward with larger, wider drivers in mind. The need for cars that heavier people can drive safely and comfortably isn’t just theoretical. According to CDC statistics…

10 Fun Car Facts You Probably Didn't Know

Every Tuesday, I go to a pub quiz at my local drinking hole. And every Tuesday, without fail, I go home completely baffled by the quiz master’s random questions. Do you know what the world record is for the furthest toss of a Wellington boot? Yeah. Me neither. If you want to bulk up your trivia knowledge…

6 Easy Ways to Spot a Flood-Damaged Car

Photo: Chris Waits via Flickr / CC 2.0 Across the southern and eastern coasts of the U.S., there has been major flooding this year that’s permanently ruined numerous vehicles. While the majority of those water-damaged cars will wind up in junkyards or scrapped for parts, some unscrupulous vehicle owners will try to make some cash…

GM Recalls Nearly 50,000 Vehicles for Seatbelt Issues

Mary Barra says recalls are “substantially completed,” then GM recalls nearly 50,000 vehicles less than a week later. ©GM Remember last week when Mary Barra said that GM recalls have been “substantially completed?” Apparently, she does not. General Motors has just recalled 48,114 models for defective seatbelts. Reportedly, the pretensioner cables might not lock in…

How to Protect Your Car's Interior During Winter

This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel may earn a small commission when you click on links and complete qualifying purchases. You can read our full disclaimer here. With some helpful products, it’s fairly simple to preserve your vehicle’s interior this winter Photo: Pixabay Colder weather is right around the…

Highlights of the All-New Cadillac CELESTIQ Show Car

Photo: Cadillac For a while now, Cadillac has been teasing its all-new CELESTIQ show car. But the automaker recently debuted the vehicle fully and showcased why it represents the brand’s future. These are some of the features that stood out to me on this new Cadillac EV. Customizable: Check out these new color options for…

Car’s Interior Temperature Still Puts Kids at Risk in Spite of Cooler Weather Outside

Summer is a distant memory but the threat of heat still exists even with outside temperatures cooling down. “CR testing showed that even when it was 61 degrees Fahrenheit outside, the temperature inside a closed car reached more than 105 degrees Fahrenheit in just one hour, an extremely dangerous and potentially fatal level for a…

Gender Statistics: Do Men and Women Crash Their Cars Differently?

Photo: Thue via Wikimedia/CC While the idea isn’t always politically correct, numerous studies have been performed that illustrate the differences between men and women—the ways they think, the ways they communicate, the ways they form relationships—you name it. While there are always exceptions to the rules, there definitely seem to be trends within each of…

The Story of Canada’s First Electric Car

An 1896 photo of the Fetherstonhaugh electric car Photo: Wikimedia Commons Electric vehicles might be the future of transportation, but they’ve also been around for a very long time. In fact, Canada’s first electric car was built all the way back in 1893. The final few decades of the 19th century brought rapid automobile advancements,…