Learn more about this life-saving feature Photo: Adam Bartlett via CC Saying that the road to developing an effective, reliable, and safe air bag was a bumpy one is an understatement. While the idea for air bags was first conceived in the early 1950s, they were not widely used until the 1970s. From a father…
Photo: Paramount Pictures Early last year, Tom Hanks’ son Chet got in a car crash on Route 110, rear-ending a car driven by a man named Terry Moogan. At the time, the crash didn’t exactly make headlines, but after disappearing from public view during that summer and emerging to tell people that he had been…
Psy, in all his glory Korean superstar Psy’s “Gangnam Style” video is like a car crash—you want to look away, but you just can’t stop staring. Now, Psy (also known as Park Jae-sang) has gotten into an actual car accident in China last week, and it’s just as hard not to stop looking at it….
New Year’s is the perfect time to throw out old processes that no longer work and try new ones. That’s why the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety plans on implementing a new side-impact testing method in 2020. Ready for Winter: How to prep your Chevy for colder weather Current method of side-impact testing The IIHS recently…
According to a report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of people fatally crashing while under the influence of alcohol and the number of people fatally crashing under the influence of various kinds of drugs now rival each other. According to the study, 39.9% of drivers fatally injured in accidents who were…
Carlos Sainz Jr in the McLaren MCL34 during pre-season testing Photo: Artes Max Formula One will now officially reward drivers with a single championship point for setting the fastest lap of a race, after the new rule was approved by the F1 Commission and World Motor Sport Council. In a way this is a throwback…
Much scorn and attention are being thrown around in the wake of a self-driving Uber crash that killed a woman who was crossing the street away from a crosswalk. In particular, this scorn sharpened somewhat when video emerged from the incident that showed the safety driver—who conceivably should have been watching attentively for dangers such…
Tensions are running sky-high among self-driving vehicle operators in the wake of a crash by a self-driving Uber that killed a pedestrian in Arizona, as people are wondering whether self-driving cars are a good idea, after all, particularly since the Uber reportedly didn’t even brake significantly before hitting the woman. Be Safe: Follow these good…
Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar have collaborated on a number of songs The night of February 15, 2016, was bittersweet for hip-hop recording artist Kendrick Lamar. On one hand, Lamar won five Grammy awards, but on the other hand, his Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) label mate and frequent collaborator, Jay Rock, was seriously injured in…
Self-driving vehicle technology has come under some heavy scrutiny following the fatal self-driving Uber crash, but it had already been held in suspicion thanks to some Tesla crashes where the car, with self-driving mode engaged, ran into stationary objects like traffic barriers. However, as more details emerge on the crash, the primary lessons for the…
The biggest story in the field of self-driving vehicles has been, and is still, the self-driving Uber that hit and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona, back in March. While there has been a lot of speculation and finger-pointing (all of which was at Uber) as to what went wrong, we now have the closest…
Fred Jackson of the Seattle Seahawks was part of an accident earlier this week Photo: Seattle Times Seattle Seahawks running back Fred Jackson might be capable of catching a football in a single bound, undeterred by his intimidating opponents, but it appears that he was stopped recently by a measely planter box. Earlier this week,…
The Aston Martin DB10 that James Bond will be seen driving in the new film Spectre For the new James Bond film Spectre, Aston Martin built only 10 DB10 sport cars for the exclusive purpose of being used for the movie’s car chase scenes, but still many auto enthusiasts were hopeful that maybe a couple…
This Lexus IS F built by EKanoo Racing is one sweet ride, with a twin turbocharged 649 cubic inch aluminum V8 burning methanol fuel that’s good enough for an estimated 3,000 horsepower. That’s a little bit more than the measly 416 horsepower it came with from the factory. If you’ve seen Spider-man, though, you’d know…
Of course you do. Knock yourself out, champ. Although you could probably enjoy this footage without ever even questioning its raison d’être, we’ll go ahead and share the behind-the-scenes story anyway: the Texas A&M Transportation Institute is testing new concrete barriers for the Causeway Bridge in New Orleans, Louisiana, which need to be able to keep…
It’s common knowledge that cellphones and driving don’t work well together, and taking your hands off the wheel to grab something isn’t a smart maneuver either. And according to a study, when these behaviors are done by teens, their risk for a crash multiplies by two and seven, respectively. Learn More: Ways to save money…
Here’s one guy who has an excellent excuse to tell his boss why he’s late to work: Karl Highton of Manchester, England, avoided being in a car crash by being upstairs in his home when a car careened into his front porch. You can almost imagine the conversation: “Hey, I’m going to be a little…
We’ve been harping for quite a while about how driving while distracted can be dangerous. Well, break out that fine wooden bow and tune up the strings, because researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute published a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in which the institute figured out which driving…
The 92-year-old driver managed to hit nine cars in under a minute Quite often, I find myself stuck behind someone going 25 in a 45 zone, and understandably start yelling at the unknown person whose sole purpose is obviously to ruin my day. But many ultra-careful (read: slow) drivers are simply old folks who could…
Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson shared an ominous picture via Twitter on March 2nd that shows a mangled car with a caption that says, “Had a bit of an accident while filming today.” Is Your Daily Commute Boring? These three Podcasts are definitely worth a listen Had a bit of an accident while filming today. pic.twitter.com/HUvzoFOqAb…
Photo source: Rostraver Central Fire Department If you were traveling on I-70 south of Pittsburgh late last night, you may have gotten to enjoy some free Twizzlers. That’s because a tractor trailer carrying the red licorice confection swerved and hit a barrier on I-70 at 11:30 pm Wednesday evening, spilling licorice all over the interstate….
Two reportedly drunk Secret Service agents crashed a government vehicle into a White House barricade last week Photo: AgnosticPreachersKid Last week, two senior Secret Service agents were allegedly involved in a drunk driving accident. In a government vehicle. Colliding with a White House barricade. Don’t worry, Mr. President. You’re in good hands. Right now, the…
Drunk taco hit car fall down It’s not every day that you see a drunken skateboarding taco go speeding into New York City traffic, so treasure this moment: The incident above was a promotional stunt gone horribly right. The mobile Mexican meal was advertising the daily $1 taco happy hour special at Baby’s All Right,…
Photo: Ian Turk Tragedy struck the collective worlds of bacon lovers and furniture enthusiasts on February 21st. On a fateful stretch of I-64 through James City County, Virginia, it was 2am, and a man was driving a pickup truck, hauling behind a trailer loaded with furniture. According to Virginia State Police, the truck ran into…
This is it, people—we’ve reached it. We have hit peak Millennial. Two professors from Perdue University have conducted a study that estimates that the people playing the Pokémon GO phone game while driving have caused more than 100,000 crashes. …well, sort of. The study itself was on traffic data in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, and somewhat…
Light plays off the S-curve of the Mazda CX-30 in unique ways Photo: Mazda Mazda has been earning high marks on safety ratings for its vehicles. Recently, the Mazda MX-30 and CX-30 were put to the test by European safety evaluators, and they even conquered the dreaded moose test. Here’s a look at how these…
Photo: RobinHiggins While it’s important to adequately study and practice for the driving exam, it’s also important to debunk some common myths you might have about it. Here are five false facts and their rebuttals to help give you an edge on the driving test. Tire TLC: Get the lowdown on tire maintenance 1. Examiners pass…
Even if it looks like your kid’s car seat or booster is unchanged on the outside after a fender bender or crash, there’s a strong chance that on the inside, it will never be the same. “Crash forces are extreme; they’re strong enough to bend the steel frame of the car, and can easily damage…
Booster seat Photo: Rachel Gonzales, Flickr On September 15, Jen McLellan’s husband and son got into a car crash. While her husband sustained serious injuries, her son, Braeden, walked away with some bruises and bumps. McLellan believes Braeden’s booster seat protected him and prevented him from having worse injuries. Safe and Sound: 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse…
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car crashes into house The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See more articles from The…
California is a popular place to test self-driving cars, and because of that, the state has several laws and regulations in place to track each test and incident. When a car equipped with autonomous technology is involved in a crash, it has to be specially reported to the California Department of Motor Vehicles. While it…
A victim of a car crash outside of Atlanta, Georgia, is now suing Snapchat for the part that the phone app played in the collision. According to the lawsuit, the victim, an Uber driver named Wentworth Maynard was merging onto a four-lane highway outside of Georgia’s capital (a city already known for its heavy traffic),…
Photo: Lamborghini, Generated by IJG JPEG Library In the upcoming Marvel blockbuster movie Doctor Strange–which hasn’t even seen a wide release yet and we can already predict will smash records–Benedict Cumberbatch plays the titular doctor who learns to manipulate reality. Judging by the trailers and early reviews–and, of course, the budget–this will do doubt be a…
Photo credit: Micah Riffle Last week, Michigan police found and arrested a runaway pig (and then had to reupholster their squad car’s back seats as a result). Tonight, police in Southwestern Ohio are leading a much larger manhunt pighunt, after a semi-truck crash led to hundreds of piglets being let loose in Greene County. Xenia,…
The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See more articles from The News Wheel.
The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See more articles from The News Wheel.
Alonso’s crash at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See…
If car emissions are deadly, you don’t want to spend your time right here! Photo: Rishabh Mishra via CC We just told you how letting your car idle can cause physical and mental damage. Now,a new study wonders whether car emissions kill more people each year than car accidents do. If you’re surprised by the notion that…
Photo: Steve Webel For millennia, humanity has been fascinated by the moon and has attributed many things to lunar phases. A full moon has an established presence in folklore and still pervades our explanations of unusual or bizarre occurrences (how often have you blamed the unexpected actions of a fellow driver on the presence of…
Sometimes, a car crash is just two vehicles running into each other. Some plastic is shattered, some glass breaks, some airbags go off, and people have a story to tell about that jerk that cut them off and slammed on the brakes (hopefully with no injuries). However, stories like that aren’t that uncommon. And then…
Car crash from the 2009 movie The Surrogates Photo: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Think back on the action movies you’ve watched over the last couple years. How many of them involved fiery car explosions and intense, metal-twisting crashes? If you’re a gearhead, you’ve probably cringed every time you’ve seen a nice car destroyed on screen…
It’s always tragic when a celebrity goes off the rails and shows their dark side. On June 9th, one celebrity was responsible for a three-car crash in Albion, New York, that sent two people to the hospital and forced firefighters to extricate a man from his truck. On top of that, a 2-year-old boy suffered…
Welcome to Charlotte, NC, where people drive like bulls in a china shop. Ok, maybe just the southeastern part, as I am sure this local cafe would agree. Learn Why: Charlotte is one of the best places to live in North Carolina The good news is that this Charlotte restaurant survives another car crash, and no…
As part of her sentence for hitting and killing a bicyclist while driving distracted last fall, a 23-year-old Michigan woman is being forbidden from owning a cell phone or any portable communications device for the full duration of her two-year probation. Mitzi Nelson pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge stemming from the death of…
Seattle Uber driver Jon Hall drives a Tesla Model S P85D. Of course, the unanswered question in this is, “why the heck would an Uber driver be driving around a $100,000 car?” This Model S, like the rest of its all-electric brethren, received Tesla’s recent Autopilot software release, giving the car impressive autonomous driving abilities using…
A man crashed his expensive Porsche 918 Spyder into a tree to avoid running a person over Photo: Kristina Champin via YouTube It’s understandable that after spending more than $800,000 on a sports car you want to show it off, but a crowded parking lot usually isn’t the best place to test performance engines. Related: 2015 Porsche…
Mitsubishi crashes into cab because why not There’s not really a whole lot to say about the following video, apart from mentioning that it depicts an accident that took place in Taiwan sometime last month that involved a distracted driver crashing her Mitsubishi maybe-Outlander-maybe-Fuzion-definitely-large-and-coming-this-way into a taxicab, getting the wheels up onto the side of…
When you’re driving, it can be easy to zone in on the road and forget about pedestrians. That’s why several automakers, including Mazda, have developed emergency braking systems to detect people and avoid a collision. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety just released results for the small SUVs it tested, and the 2019 Mazda CX-5…
Robinson was considered a real life Batman for his charitable work with sick children Photo: Kevin Dooley During one of his recent campaign stops in Des Moines, Iowa, presidential hopeful and eccentric billionaire Donald Trump gave children the opportunity to ride in his personal helicopter and jokingly said that he was Batman, but sadly that act of…
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