The Honda Civic Type R recently went an impressive five-for-five on its tour of historic European tracks, setting a new record lap time for FWD models at each circuit. Â The hot hatch set new benchmarks for front-wheel-drive production cars at Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps, Monza, Estoril, and Hungaroring. Back in May of 2014, the Civic Type R…
This all-new Volvo SUV has been redesigned for the 2018 model year. With deeper sculpting and a variety of advanced technology features, the 2018 Volvo XC60 is destined to impress. Leather comes standard on this model, offering luxury at the baseline. It performs with three engine options: a Turbo, a Supercharged, or a Plug-In Hybrid….
Photo: Kampus Production via Pexels Recently, the attorneys general representing 17 states and Washington, D.C. requested that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration set side-impact standards for child car seats. Congress first asked for the NHTSA to create side-impact standards more than 20 years ago, but it still has not done so. Keeping Your Family…
Photo: Pxhere With their flashy graphics and attention-grabbing text, you might think that billboards distract drivers. However, a new Australian study found that motorists behave better at intersections with roadside advertisements. Here’s a look at how they made this discovery — and why some experts disagree with the findings. Summer Fun: Top five lakes in…
The BrightDrop EV600 Photo: GM As part of its new BrightDrop spinoff, General Motors is introducing an all-electric van and an array of other efficient, integrated products and services to help delivery businesses. Chevy’s Newest SUV: The 2021 Trailblazer is efficient, stylish, and loaded with high-tech features According to GM CEO and Chairman Mary Barra,…
The safety car came out five times at the 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix Photo: emperornie Even as a Formula 1 fan, the 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix was a bit of a drag. It was raining, as it often does at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo, which on its own is not a problem. What…
Photo: Ford Performance/Twitter There is the saying that history has a way of repeating itself, and it was a saying that Ford was very much banking on when it announced last year that it was bringing its newest GT race car to the 24 Hours of Le Mans a half-century after it shut Ferrari out…
Photo: Nikolai Ulltang Despite the fact that helmets help prevent 37% of motorcycle deaths and 67% of brain injuries resulting from a crash, not every state requires motorcyclists to wear them. At The News Wheel, we recommend every motorcyclist wear a helmet to improve their safety. If you’re a motorcyclist, it’s important to know the laws about…
Ford this month kicked off the 14th year of its annual Ford Driving Skills for Life program, which aims to provide teenage drivers with the tools necessary to be safer and more effective behind the wheel. The 2017 campaign will be aimed in particular at drivers aged 18-20, and it will utilize real-world and virtual-reality tools…
The Ioniq marks the beginning of a new chapter in Hyundai’s history. Stepping out of it safe zone of predictable, gasoline-fueled compact cars and into the 21st century, Hyundai has developed the first-ever eco-vehicle that’s offered in three different powertrains: all-electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid. Hyundai has released the first version of the 2017 Hyundai…
The Chevrolet Camaro is bringing performance and customization to the 2018 lineup. With six trim options, four different engines, and performance up to 650 horsepower, you’re destined to be impressed by the new Camaro. The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro is available as a coupe or convertible at six trim levels: 1LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, 2SS, and ZL1….
What’s New for the 2014 BMW X5 For the 2014 model year, the X5 has been completely redesigned, featuring updated styling, revamped engines, and more interior space than ever before. 2014 BMW X5 Exterior A streamlined body and subtle curves combine to create an aerodynamically-focused silhouette that allows the X5 to glide through the air…
Photo: Pexels On July 26, college student Jordan Dinsmore escaped after being kidnapped outside her apartment complex. The 20-year-old criminal justice major from Columbia, South Carolina was pulling into her apartment complex’s parking lot after a late night at work; it was around 12:30 a.m. After parking and exiting her vehicle, she was jumped by…
Not only does the 2018 Chevrolet Volt boast a 53-mile range, but now it also can brag (at least, it could were it a sentient creature) about its newly-achieved status of being an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK. In order for a vehicle to earn the TOP SAFETY PICK, it must earn scores…
Photo: Max Pixel It makes sense if you’re worried about car weight. Heavier vehicles are harder on the road and the environment, and they cause more damage in crashes than lighter cars. But are modern cars getting heavier? Yes and no. If you compare the current light-duty car models to previous entries in the same…
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