10 Scariest Cars in the World

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…

Calgary Ranked World's No. 1 City for Drivers

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…

Bari Musawwir: From RC Racer to Monster Truck Driver

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…

Which Cars Will Be at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show?

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 Overview

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…

British Columbia Law Could Ban Gas Car Sales by 2040

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…

Zombie on the Brain: Spotlight on Monster Jam's Popular Truck

Very few sports are tuned to its fans’ feedback as much as Monster Jam is. Monster truck themes used by the motorsport organization are often fan-selected, which adds to the appeal of the events and its trucks. A couple years ago, fans were given several new truck design options and encouraged to vote for their favorite online. Zombie was…

Genesis G80, GV80 Vie for 2021 NACTOY Awards

The 2021 Genesis GV80 luxury SUV Photo: Genesis The North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year awards stand out as some of the industry’s most highly sought-after honors. For 2021, the NACTOY jury has named nine finalist vehicles in three categories. These include a pair of Genesis models: the GV80 luxury SUV and…

6 Tips for a Successful Auto Show Visit

The 2015 Ford Edge at the Chicago Auto Show It’s the most wonderful time of the year… auto show time! Perfect for shoppers who want to see all the car world has to offer, or for auto enthusiasts to see the latest models with their own eyes without the strings attached to a dealership visit….

How Does My Car’s Touch Screen Work?

Photo: The News Wheel Your car is filled with cutting-edge electronic devices that make it more like a computer than a machine. For instance, every new vehicle has an in-dashboard touch screen to control the air conditioning, radio, navigation, external camera, and other applications. How does this digital, touch-based technology work? Did You Recently Purchase…