It’s impossible to maintain that “new car smell” forever. Eventually, spilled food, mud smears, pet stank, and body odors will turn the clean upholstery into nauseating reservoirs of filth. You can try to reduce the noxious smells by hanging an air freshener from the rearview mirror, but how well does that truly work? Moso Natural…
You’ve spent months looking for a used car that’s within your budget and meets all your expectations. As you exchange the money for the title and drive away in your new car, don’t forget one very important fact: This car was previously driven by someone else. Studies show that car interiors are crawling with bacteria,…
As someone who grew up watching Pokemon, MegaMan NT Warrior, Yu-Gi-Oh! and many other such shows, I’m not unfamiliar with the addictive draw of Asian cartoons featuring arena-style duels between rivals and their upgrade-able pawns. As an adult, I’ve been intrigued by a new computer-animated series from Korea following this trend that features—of all things—battling…
Every year, two safety organizations test a multitude of new cars, trucks, and SUVs in order to determine each vehicle’s ability to protect its occupants in the event of a crash, as well as provide ratings for how well each vehicle performs in preventing crashes before they have a chance to transpire. Those two safety…
In today’s world, compact cars offer many benefits. For starters, most compacts are generally more affordable than mid-size models, while also offering greater fuel efficiency due to their lower curb weights. In addition, because these vehicles cost less for companies to produce, that means in many cases the manufacturer can equip these vehicles with extra…
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…
According to a new study, Calgary is the world’s best city for drivers Photo: Can Pac Swire via CC BY-NC 2.0 If you’re sick of rude motorists, endless traffic jams, and poorly maintained roads (and aren’t we all), prepare to be envious of drivers in Calgary. They get to travel in the world’s best city…
According to a new study, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class had a higher average recall rate than any other vehicle from 2013 to 2017 While recalls don’t always involve dangerous problems, fixing them with a trip to the dealership is a hassle for car owners — and it becomes even more of an annoyance when the vehicle…
Toyota 4Runner recognized in J.D. Power Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study Whether you take frequent road trips or just drive the daily commute to and from work, having comfortable, reliable seats in your car is a pretty big deal. There’s nothing worse than having your rear end go numb or suddenly getting shooting pains down…
Bari Musawwir is well-known as the driver of the Zombie truck in the East Coast tour of the Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series, but he still fondly remembers his first vehicle, a red 1987 Jeep Cherokee. When asked if he used his first car to practice off-roading, he’ll admit, “Not on purpose, no. But I went off…
The 2021 Ford F-150, Mustang Mach-E are NACTOY finalists Photo: Ford Ford looks to kick off 2021 seeing two of its hottest new vehicles pull down two of the most coveted awards in all the land. The 2021 Ford F-150 and Mustang Mach-E are among nine finalists for the North American Car, Utility, and Truck…
Cars at the Chicago Auto Show When navigating the 2015 Chicago Auto Show site, we had a bit of trouble finding a comprehensive list of cars outside of a drop-down menu or individual pages. To make things a little easier for all of us, we have compiled an at-a-glance list. This list will change as we…
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited Photo: © General Motors The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited is a compact sedan with a starting MSRP of $16,120. Besides being affordable and fuel-efficient, the Chevrolet Cruze Limited also offers a turbocharged engine and a sophisticated interior cabin. The Cruze Limited competes in the same segment as the Honda Civic, Toyota…
The fast-charging Mustang Mach-E is the 2021 Green Car of the Year Photo: Ford In Green Car Journal’s 2021 Green Car of the Year and Green Truck of the Year awards, it’s a clean sweep for Ford. Ford took home two of the top prizes for 2021 thanks to the all-new 2021 Mustang Mach-E and…
Zero-emission vehicles like the Hyundai Nexo could get a major boost from a new British Columbia law Photo: Hyundai With a new law passed at the end of May, British Columbia has taken a bold step toward phasing out sales of fuel-burning vehicles. The Zero-Emission Vehicles Act (ZEVA) directs that, by 2025, 10 percent of…
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