A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt, and thought to myself, “Wow! This electric car stuff is really awesome! I should really buy a Volt!” However, then I thought, “I wonder what other electric cars there are.” This is the result: A list of all the mainstream electric vehicles–that is,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This article is sponsored by Cash Cars Buyer. Junk cars are frequently thought of as inoperable vehicles that sit in somebody’s driveway or front yard, creating an eyesore. For the most part, this is true. However, you could also have a car that’s simply not worth keeping around, and you could get some serious cash…
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,…
Photo: Nissan The all-new 2020 Nissan Sentra just earned the title of “Best New Car of the Year,” courtesy of Autotrader. The respected publication praises the Sentra for its impressive value, driving dynamics, and tech options. On top of that, its myriad of safety features and fresh new look gave it a leg up on…
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…
Fred Rogers takes a ride in an early EV prototype Photo: WQED, PBS If you’ve watched the popular 2018 documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor or if you watched the show growing up, you know that Fred Rogers was a progressive fellow. On his children’s television show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, he tackled many contemporary topics….
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…
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…
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…
2021 GMC Terrain Denali Photo: GMC After a lot of time spent indoors, in quarantine, and away from the people and activities we love, it makes sense there’s a sense of urgency to get moving, get outside, and get going. For outdoor enthusiasts who have camping on their summer, fall, or winter bucket lists, it…
Certain travel dates correspond to cheaper rental car fees Photo: Marijana via Pixabay Planning a road trip to a new destination you have yet to see here in the States? Here’s a brief overview of when you’ll find the cheapest car rental rates, as well as some other strategies to save some cash on your…
Photo: Max Pixel When you decide you’re ready for a new car, sometimes it can be difficult to decide what part of the vehicle is most important to you. Do you want it to go really fast? Do you take a lot of road trips and want to be comfortable? If you look at any…
You can now stay connected no matter what type of car you’re driving with Samsung Connect Auto Car buyers have become all about technology. Does a car have SiriusXM radio? A kickass touchscreen? A built-in Wi-Fi hotspot? Well, no matter whether or not your car is as connected as they come, Samsung is making it…
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…
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…
Colombia and Uruguay have both made it through the first round of matches in this year’s World Cup. The two South American countries will soon face off in the hopes of making it from the Round of 16 onto the quarter finals. Both teams have had plenty of time to chew over their last matches……
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…
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…
The Chevy Corvette is just one of the rides worth buying new instead of pre-owned Photo: Chevrolet You might think that buying a used vehicle is more cost-savvy than buying a new one. But according to a new iSeeCars report, the Chevy Corvette and Traverse are two of the top 10 vehicles you should buy…
Buckling up in a car seat Photo: North Dakota Italy is working to prevent drivers from accidentally leaving children in their vehicles with the introduction of a new law. The Italian law mandates that drivers with children under the age of four must have a device that can warm them when their children are left…
Photo: Nissan If you need a new ride for your family, the 2021 Nissan Maxima will more than suffice. The editors at U.S. News & World Report rounded up the 4 Best Large Cars for Families in 2021, and the 2021 Maxima was named a finalist. Available Now: 2021 Nissan Maxima In order to determine…
Everyone has been the circus at some point, or at least watched a production on television that referenced the infamous clown car gag. You know, the one where a laughable amount of people exit from a laughably small car. Another…after another…after another… You may dismiss this trick as another form of big-top witchcraft, but there’s…
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…
It’s impossible to maintain that “new car smell” forever. Eventually, spilled food, mud smears, pet stank, and body odors will turn the clean upholstery into nauseating reservoirs of filth. You can try to reduce the noxious smells by hanging an air freshener from the rearview mirror, but how well does that truly work? Moso Natural…
You’ve spent months looking for a used car that’s within your budget and meets all your expectations. As you exchange the money for the title and drive away in your new car, don’t forget one very important fact: This car was previously driven by someone else. Studies show that car interiors are crawling with bacteria,…
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…
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…
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,…
Even as automotive safety technology advances, riding in a car is still a risky business. You might be (or think you are) the world’s most perfect driver, but you can’t guarantee that the guy down the street isn’t texting his wife while trying to turn right on red, potentially T-boning you in the middle of your…
You might think that there’s nothing much to celebrate on the second day of May but you’d be wrong. May 2 is known as Baby Day! Whether you have a tiny human of your own or have a few in your acquaintance, it’s definitely a fun holiday to give a head-nod to. We’d also like…
2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Southwest Edition Photo: FCA Driving in winter can be stressful and challenging. Even if the ground isn’t covered in ice, snow, rain, or sleet, the colder temps and lack of daylight make driving difficult. If you’re looking to upgrade to a vehicle that’s designed to handle the challenges of winter, consider…
Photo: geralt While manufacturers are still perfecting automated vehicle technology, it’s likely that the gradual increase of self-driving cars on the roads will result in a boost in certain stocks. Like with any new invention, the rise in automated vehicles will catalyze a demand for new products and services. Colin Langan with UBS led a…
Despite popular beliefs, women are an important part of the automotive industry. A recent study has found that women play a leading role in 85% of car-buying purchases, and The News Wheel has talked many times about what it means to be a woman in the world of cars, whether it’s as a race car driver or…
Photo: Holly Chaffin As a parent, you send your child off to school each morning on the big yellow bus that stops in front of your house. Have you ever considered the fact that this behemoth with which you entrust your child’s safety doesn’t have seat belts on it? Why is it that school buses,…
The front seat of the 2017 Chevy Bolt English singer, songwriter, and activist Morrissey is best known for his influential indie rock music, and for his hardcore pro-animal rights stances. The latter sometimes overshadows the former, like when he caused controversy by calling Chinese people a “sub-species” for their treatment of animals, or when he…
Should My Dog Wear A Seat Harness? If you’re asking yourself, “should my dog wear a seat harness?”, the short answer is absolutely. If you care about the safety of your dog in an accident, you’ll buckle them up every time you hit the road. Just like humans, dogs can suffer fatal injuries, become projectiles,…
The AeroMobil flying car is weird-looking, but no one will care because it is a car that can fly Photo: AeroMobil Back in October of last year, Slovakian company AeroMobil launched its signature invention—an actual, real-life flying car—at Austria’s Pioneers Festival. Since then, we haven’t heard much from AeroMobil, but now the company has introduced…
While recently building a case for Mitsubishi to bring its Triton pickup truck to the US, I realized that I really didn’t know much about a pretty big part of the opposition to a foreign automaker bringing a small pickup to our shores: the Chicken Tax. So, since we haven’t discussed it specifically, I figured…
In yet another panicked effort to get to work on time, James Corden called up his friend Usher to help him use the carpool lane on The Late Late Show‘s hit segment, Carpool Karaoke. With Usher in the front seat, it’s no surprise James Corden flipped on the radio for some throwbacks. The two belted…
The majority of drivers put a lot of effort into maintaining their vehicle under the hood, around the wheels, and along the body; but over time, the interior of a vehicle can suffer gradual wear and tear too. Because it’s often ignored until it’s too late, cosmetic repairs to a car’s cabin can be a real…
Muscle car and minivan are normally as close as it gets to antonyms in the automotive world, but leave it to Dodge to merge its iconic, sculpted muscle car styling into the versatile mold of a minivan in the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. Standard 16-inch wheels deliver a commanding on-road presence not normally felt from…
Will we see the autonomous car revolution in 2019? Probably not. Don’t get us wrong; we’re excited about autonomous vehicles, too. A slew of articles and news releases about new self-driving concepts, testing sites, and technology have us looking forward to the day where we can lay down in our car and stare at a…
Crash-test dummies will soon be sitting in the backseat during NHTSA crash tests The automotive safety industry has come a long way since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) first introduced its current safety rating system for cars in 1978. Seat belts have become a mandatory safety requirement. Driver assistance technologies have practically exploded…
Grow your greenery in this gas-guzzler Photo: Jocelyn Kinghorn via cc/Flickr It’s almost springtime, and you’re probably eyeing your garden, mulling over the work you have ahead of you to get your nursery up to snuff. In addition to elbow grease, it takes a lot of supplies and creativity to make a successful garden–and you…
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