Meet the LA Auto Show 2016 Green Car of the Year, improved. The 2017 Chevrolet Volt takes the 2016 model’s 53-mile electric range and 42 mpg combined gas motor, adds a few optional technology features (hello, adaptive cruise control), and rolls it all out nationwide. Meet what many believe to be the best plug-in hybrid…
Officer Jeff Davis (AKA, the “Shake it Off Cop”) sings along to the hit single by Taylor Swift Dover, Delaware police officer Jeff Davis—better known to as the “Shake it Off cop”—spent twenty years behind the badge before becoming an internet sensation. A video of Davis lip-synching to the Taylor Swift song “Shake it Off”…
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…
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 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
It is nearly impossible to survive in today’s world without having a reliable automobile. With this in mind, there will come a time when you will need to buy a car. You may need to replace an existing vehicle or you might be purchasing your very first car or truck. Unfortunately, buying a car is…
The 2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan and the 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door production models finally debuted today at the New York Auto Show It’s been a long but worthwhile wait for the all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan and the 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, which mark the vehicle’s fifth generation. The Impreza model marks the very first…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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