2015 F-150 Earns Five Stars from NHTSA

2015 Ford F-150 The 2015 Ford F-150—in each of its SuperCrew, SuperCab, and Regular Cab iterations—earned the five-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), passing the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) with flying colors and, in the process, allaying the fears of those still on the fence about the strength…

Control ‘Star Wars’ Ships With Nissan

2018 Nissan Maxima – Kylo Ren Nissan’s partnership with Lucasfilm for the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi just seems to be getting better and better. At the LA Auto Show last month, the automaker unveiled several cool show cars that took favorite Nissan cars and gave them a Star Wars upgrade to make…

2015 Bahrain Grand Prix Recap: The Iceman Is Back

The Bahrain Grand Prix rarely fails to produce exciting races, and this past weekend was no exception. There was action all over the grid from start to finish, and though the wheel-to-wheel battles weren’t quite on the same level as that of Hamilton and Rosberg’s epic showdown last year, this time around the two Mercedes…

Navigating the US: Getting Around in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Getting Around Oklahoma City Photo by Paul L. McCord Jr. Western charm meets metropolitan in Oklahoma’s capital, Oklahoma City. The city’s hip, spirited environment and deep western roots make for a unique experience. Oklahoma City offers something for everyone, from renowned festivals and sporting events to impressive museums and shopping. Recommended Modes of Transportation Getting…

What the Hell is Up With This Anti-Speeding Ad?

Here’s something you need to see on your Wednesday morning: a preposterously sensational anti-speeding ad straight out of Northern Ireland that basically says speeders are the kind of irresponsible jerks who flip their hatchbacks, break the laws of physics, and inexplicably wipe out an entire picnic’s worth of children. GO HOME LAWS OF PHYSICS, YOU…

Pedestrian Avoidance: Which SUVs do it Best?

Photo: Ford A new report reveals which small SUVs have the best pedestrian avoidance systems. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute have rated 11 small SUVs based on how well their automatic emergency braking functions prevented or mitigated crashes in a series of tests. Putting pedestrian avoidance through the…

Another Reason to Road Trip: Chrissy Teigen's Flight Turned Around After Four Hours to Return a Mistaken Passenger

Photo: Disney As automotive writers at The News Wheel, we like to encourage you to hit the road as much as possible for your travel needs. But sometimes, people don’t listen to us, and they end up situations like these. Many of us are consistently entertained by Chrissy Teigen’s humorous quips on Twitter, but we were all…

IIHS Gives Audi A3, S3 Top Safety Scores

2015 Audi A3 – IIHS Top Safety Pick+ The results are in, and the Audi A3 and S3 passed their crash tests with flying colors, each earning a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The A3 went the extra mile, earning a Top Safety Pick+ rating, the highest a car can…

Tips on Transporting your Thanksgiving Dishes

Just one week to go until Thanksgiving—that glorious day when we can eat all the carbs, try every kind of dessert possible, and fall asleep in front of the TV with no judgment. Oh, and be thankful for everything we have, of course. Thanksgiving is easily one of America’s favorite holidays, and dinners range from…

Police Suspect Amish Buggy in Hit-and-Run

Police suspect Amish buggy in hit-and-run…looks like someone’s getting shunned. Either someone had a little too much hooch during Rumspringa, or else he’s got some ‘splainin’ to do. That’s because an Amish buggy was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run accident in Pennsylvania this past Saturday. Reportedly, the incident happened at an intersection in Wilmington Township,…

Navigating the US: Getting Around in Minneapolis, Minnesota

As the largest city in the state of Minnesota, Minneapolis is oftentimes thought of as a surprisingly fun, attractive city, with approximately 390,000 residents calling it home. Though the city is landlocked in the middle of the states, it’s still surrounded by water with its location next to the Falls of St. Anthony, which is…