Common Causes of Fatal Car Accidents

You can avoid a fatal crash by following easy steps In the U.S., more than 90 people die in car accidents every single day. Car crashes are becoming more and more of a problem in the world today, especially since they are such a huge cause of fatalities. It’s important to identify the causes and…

2016 Cadillac ATS-V Model Overview

When you hear the name Cadillac, two words come to most people’s minds: Style and luxury. The 2016 Cadillac ATS-V delivers on these fronts equally in both its Sedan or Coupe design and each is capable of more than 450 horsepower, 400 lb-ft of torque, and comes complete with all the interior comfort that the luxury…

2014 Ford Fusion Overview

2014 Ford Fusion The 2014 Fusion will see only a few minor changes with a new 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine option and new features, such as inflatable rear seatbelts, a heated steering wheel, and ventilated front seats. 2014 Ford Fusion Exterior  With a sleek silhouette and distinctive styling, the 2014 Fusion model has a more modern…

Toyota Seat Selfie App Helps Promote Seat Belt Wearing

Fastening your seatbelt can greatly reduce your risk of crash-related injury or death There’s a reason why seat belts exist. They help reduce serious crash-related injuries and deaths by about half. But many drivers—particularly young ones—are neglecting to wear seat belts. In an attempt to increase seat belt usage, Toyota has developed an app called…

American Women and Cars: A Historic Love Affair

Alice Ramsey and her trusty ride America is land of the free and home of the brave. Part of that legacy is the fact that, unlike some countries, women have never been banned from driving cars. While women can drive, the American automotive culture as a whole is seen as male-dominated. On Women’s Equality Day,…

2017 Buick Verano Overview

The 2017 Buick Verano is a small luxury sedan that aims to deliver a premium experience in a compact package. There are some upsides and downsides to that philosophy: the Verano isn’t quite as spacious as some of its competitors, but where it lacks in room it compensates with better fuel economy and slightly more…

Belgian Grand Prix: Verstappen on Pole, Russell Second

Photo: Honda Racing Yes, you read that headline correctly. George Russell finished second during qualifying for the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix, outpacing the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton in difficult wet conditions. Besides the bottom four drivers and Max Verstappen on pole position, the grid order looks as though someone put all the drivers’ names in…

6 Google Doodles Involving Cars & Drivers

A couple days during each week week, you’ll notice that Google.com’s standard multi-colored word-based logo has been replaced by an artistic, sometimes-kinetic scene redesigning the company’s letters. These Google Doodles pay homage to historic figures, inventions, and milestones and direct people to learn more about the special achievement by clicking on the illustration. Some of…

IIHS Top Safety Pick Status Awarded to 2018 Kia Soul and Sportage

2018 Kia Soul Photo: Kia When equipped with high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights, the 2018 Kia Soul and 2018 Kia Sportage are worthy of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+), the organization’s most impressive distinction. In addition to the highly advanced high-intensity discharge headlights, the 2018 Kia Soul and 2018…

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2016 Chevrolet Spark EV Overview

Photo: © General Motors Lately, when it comes to Chevrolet‘s electric lineup, it feels like all the attention is going to the plug-in hybrid Volt or the upcoming long-range EV, the Bolt. However, we shouldn’t forget that there is more to the Chevy green lineup than these two–there is the Volt’s subcompact cousin, the Chevy…

10 Scariest Cars in the World

Here at The News Wheel, we’re huge Halloween fans. Although we’ll be hard at work delivering the latest automotive news today, tonight you’ll find us handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, checking out our local haunted houses, or even attending Trunk or Treat festivities with our families. But before we do all that, it’s time to…