The 2018 GMC Acadia received a “good” rating in recent passenger-side small overlap crash testing by the IIHS A new passenger-side crash test has exposed dangerous vulnerabilities in some big-name midsize SUVs. Owners of the 2018 GMC Acadia can rest easy, though. The Acadia passed the test with ease, earning a “good” rating from the…
Photo: General Motors The automotive industry is filled with hard workers, innovators, and trailblazers, and Gerald Johnson is no exception. From East Cleveland to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to the upper echelons of GM, Johnson has honed his engineering and leadership skills — and he continues to give back as a mentor and volunteer….
Fast, fly, and not camera-shy Photo: Squeezyboy The smallest winged creatures can ruin a good picture. They can also do a number on your car — just ask Minnesota drivers. In this case, this flying dove photobomb from early last week may have been a gracious gift from above for a German driver. The person…
The owner caught the magpie mid-attack Thanks to the wonder that is YouTube, it’s easier than ever to watch weird and wonderful videos online. Some of the weirdest involve animals attacking cars for no apparent reason, like the pack of dogs that ate a Toyota RAV4 in Russia or the bear that ate a candy…
Photo: Razzladazzla It’s been 20 years since Mel C, Geri, Emma, Mel B, and Victoria—also known as the Spice Girls—appeared on the silver screen in their first-ever film debut. The movie Spice World received mixed reviews, ranging from young fans that absolutely adored it (9-year old me) to actual film critics (adults) that detested it….
The efficiency and performance capabilities of the 2019 Chevy Bolt were put to the test this month in the 2019 Electric Vehicle Road Trip. This year’s EVRT kicked off on Jan. 17 in Masdar City in Abu Dhabi and wrapped up Jan. 24 in Dubai. Stops along the way included Sheikh Zayed Abu Dhabi Grand…
Clarkson, May, and Hammond have signed on for a new Amazon Video show Photo: Twitter When Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond all left Top Gear after Clarkson’s kerfuffle with one of the show’s producers, gearheads everywhere expected to see them pop up on Netflix with their own show. Well, it looks like we…
This could become your bed on the go Photo: Vuaxford It’s no secret that self-driving cars are on their way, with major names in the automotive industry making sizeable investments in research and development. Among the countless questions raised by the prospect of replacing the traditional function-over-form layout is the future of the seat belt….
“Mom! Why’s it cold over there?” “It’s Detroit, honey.” The long-awaited Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid model is finally available at dealerships across the country. With an all-electric range of 33 miles and a fuel efficiency rating of 84 MPGe, it is a minivan that must be seen to be believed. As such, Chrysler decided to create…
Elwood: “It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark, and we’re wearing sunglasses.” Jake: “Hit it.” If you watch all of the films that are based on Saturday Night Live sketches, you will notice some definite tiers that emerge. Many entries are abysmal (including…
2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe and Convertible Photo: Chevrolet The sale of new cars is facing unique challenges in 2021, but there are vehicles that are defying the odds. Two such vehicles, the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette and the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe earned spots in the top 20 of vehicles sold so far this year, based…
It’s no secret that Taylor has been throwing some shade over the last few days. The country-gone-pop star’s new single and music video have created quite the buzz across the Internet. Her new song, “Look What You Made Me Do,” directly references her feuds throughout her career with artists like Kanye West and Katy Perry….
Cincinnati regally sits on the edge of one of the Ohio River’s many curves as the “Queen City” of the Midwest, known for baseball cheating scandals, chili, and the abundance of German heritage celebrations. As the only 19th century American city to leave an impression on the then 30-year-old English author Charles Dickens, Cincinnati has…
Ford sold 8,050 Bronco Sport SUVs in January Photo: Ford One of Ford’s hottest new products, the recently launched Bronco Sport, helped the automaker start 2021 with record SUV sales at retail. Ford sold 8,050 Bronco Sports in January with the SUV averaging just 11 days to turn on dealer lots. Ford Awards: Mustang Mach-E…
Summer road trip Photo: Avinash Patel via Pexels A road trip is a summer staple. This year, thanks to the pandemic, road trips are more popular than ever. A new study commissioned by Nissan says 71 percent of Americans feel more comfortable behind the wheel than in an airplane seat for their summer getaway. And,…
Photo: Jake Archibald Whether you like it or not—and most do not—the Formula One cars of 2018 will feature a new device called the “Halo.” This article will attempt to detail what it is as well as its purpose, potential shortcomings, and why no one seems to like it. What is it? For years, the…
If you made a prediction at the start of 2018, chances are pretty good that you would have picked something relatively safe. You likely wouldn’t guess that Clemson would absolutely drub Alabama in the National Title Game and then go on to celebrate by eating garbage food at the White House compliments of a guy…
Ohio adults should get a REAL ID soon in light of the updated enforcement deadline next fall Photo: Christina Smith via Pixabay If you still need to upgrade your Ohio driver’s license to a REAL ID, you have an extra year until you need to do so. Here’s a brief overview of what these ID…
As the world prepares for a new James Bond, I propose something radical: let the superspy drive a Corvette instead of an Aston Martin. James Bond might have met his match. And his name? Chaplin. Simon Chaplin. Earlier this week, Simon Chaplin was attempting to get away from police in Carmarthenshire in Wales when he…
Photo: Audi “Where we’re going, we don’t need roads,” Doc Brown famously said, as he launched Marty McFly and a levitating DeLorean into the far-flung futuristic year of 2015. It turns out that Audi also has a concept vehicle that’s envisioned for a road-less future — but the new Audi AI:TRAIL quattro runs on electricity,…
Photo: Natalie Parker March is known as Workplace Eye Wellness Month. While it’s definitely a good idea to take care of your eyes if you have a corporate job indoors, it’s equally important to take care of them if your workplace is transportation-based. Whether you’re driving a ride share vehicle, contractor van, or delivery truck,…
Photo: Toyota Motor North America Toyota Motor North America has pledged $1 million in relief for victims of the winter storm that recently collapsed the Texas electrical grid and left more than four million Texans without electricity and heat in subfreezing temperatures. The automaker, whose North American headquarters are based in Plano, Texas, says the…
The ever-steady Ford Transit is used by businesses and fleet operators the world over, and it’s continuing to catch on with more and more new customers by the year. Recently, DUBZ, the Dubai-based baggage transportation company, selected the Ford Transit as the backbone for a new check-in service that allows for easier check-ins. New from…
The awards just keep rolling in for GMC pickup trucks Photo: © General Motors The 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 was recently named the 2016 Texas Truck Showdown Towing Champion. The accolade was the result of a head-to-head capability test performed by MrTruck.com, Cars.com, and PickupTrucks.com. The specific Sierra model tested was the Sierra 1500 SLT…
Formula 1 driver, Mika Häkkinen Photo: André Zehetbauer The fact that the most-decorated Formula 1 driver of all-time says Mika Häkkinen was the only driver he ever feared and the one he most respected should tell you all you need to know, but to define the Flying Finn only by comparison to Michael Schumacher wouldn’t…
Well, the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer has just been released (and no, for better or worse, it’s not a RickRoll this time). In case you haven’t seen it yet, here ya go: Obviously, everyone here at the office is really jazzed about this two-minute teaser. Unfortunately, we write for an automotive…
Are you irritated yet? If you’re not, then you haven’t been keeping up with the dozens of BMW rumors flying around the past couple weeks. Whether they’re about the development and timetable of the i5 or the next generation of the 3 Series, there’s been enough questionable “news” lately to make you pull your hair…
Chevrolet has released a new commercial for its second-generation Volt, which demonstrates that the Volt is so good, they don’t even need to speak about how good it is. Instead, we are treated to 44 seconds of ’80s sci-fi love-scene music played while a camera man and lighting technician flirt coquettishly over the Volt’s exterior and…
2015 Spanish Grand Prix Recap: Don’t Count Rosberg Out The Spanish Grand Prix is always an important one. It’s the first European race on the calendar and a favorite among teams as a testing ground. It pushes the cars to the limit in a number of ways that other tracks don’t and it’s the race…
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…
Photo: WWE/Facebook If there’s one thing that should be pretty well understood by this point, it is that the number of places that a human being can be considered safe from the wrath of Brock Lesnar can be counted on approximately zero hands. Self-proclaimed “Dodge guy” Lesnar attacked Dean Ambrose in the parking lot of…
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…
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…
Photo: Oliver Holzbauer Here at The News Wheel, we’re all about driving as much as possible. We understand that sometimes time and distance make flying a necessity, and planes are just one of many necessary evils in this world we have learned to put up with (like stick figure family car window stickers). However, if you were…
Bringing home a Christmas tree with your car almost seems like it would be so easy that no instructions are needed. However, as yearly stories of trees and debris flying off cars show, perhaps this is one of those tasks that needs a bit of explaining to help you along, like a college freshman who…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…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,…
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…
Rosberg jumps in celebration of his 6th consecutive win. It’s the third round of the 2016 Formula 1 Championship and the (hopefully) final round of the qualifying format debacle. I’ll quickly summarize the latter for those out of the loop: The Formula One Group (a group of companies that govern the sport) implemented a new…
Smart engine technology and a weight reduction has improved fuel efficiency for the Cruze Photo: © General Motors There’s no other gasoline-powered car in the compact sedan segment that provides better fuel economy than the redesigned 2016 Chevy Cruze. The 2016 Cruze, which is Chevrolet’s best-selling car around the world, comes equipped with a direct-injected…
Kia at SEMA: the 2014 SEMA Show Ballast Point Sedona SX Limited (AKA, the 2014 Kia Beermobile) Last month, we shared with you a short teaser video from Kia that showed a 2015 Kia Sedona being modified with the addition of foldable wood panels to the vehicle’s rear. The clip was released with the promise,…
Ponam-31 Toyota boat Toyota is famous for making cars, but did you know that the company manufactures items in various other categories, such as robots and sewing machines? And that Toyota recently expanded its interests into new markets like prefabricated housing? Now you know all this, it won’t come as such a shock that the…
In what is perhaps the most unexpected battle of religious tolerance ever recorded, a Pastafarian’s license will not be renewed in Surrey, British Columbia , because he refuses to remove a colander from his head for the photo. For those new to Pastafarianism, the religion of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, the satirical…
Earlier this year, the 2015 F-150 earned five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for living up to and surpassing the rigorous standards of its New Car Assessment Program. Now, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2015 F-150 SuperCrew with the Top Safety Pick, making it the only…
Ford F600 Photo: Ford Motor Company If there’s one word to describe the Ford F-Series Super Duty lineup, it’s POWER. These trucks are designed for heavy lifting, towing, and hauling. Now, Ford is adding even more of that power stuff to the Super Duty by adding a new standard feature: power takeoff. Can I get…
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