Photo: The News Wheel Unless you live in Russia, you’ve probably never thought about installing a dashboard camera in your car. While we all love watching the crazy footage they catch on, it seems impractical to hook up and run a dash cam in our own vehicle. Unless you’re incredibly paranoid, what purpose does having…
Lane-departure warning technology was featured in the 2016 Buick LaCrosse Large majorities of drivers like their vehicles’ advanced driver-assist features. But many don’t understand these technologies or know how to use them properly. That’s according to a recent study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. To arrive at these conclusions, the foundation examined…
Photo: Wikimedia Commons Toronto’s city government is stepping up its efforts to combat excessive noise from vehicles on the road. Vehicle noise targeted by the city includes engine revving, tire squealing, loud stereos, deafening mufflers, blaring horns or alarms, and modified exhaust systems — basically any raucous sounds that create a public nuisance or disrupt…
Parking ticket (black/white) Photo: Charleston’s TheDigitel via CC BY 2.0 When you live in a busy city, parking on the street can be a big challenge. It gets even worse when you consider street cleaning days, where certain street spots become off-limits. During the COVID-19 pandemic, you can breathe a sigh of relief if you…
The BMW Motorrad lineup is pretty cool, and BMW just made it even more hip by releasing a graphic novel for their popular motorcycles. Panini Verlags GmbH, a German comic book publisher, partnered with BMW to create a story called Riders on the Storm, where the heroes ride BMW motorcycles in their fight for justice. Lucky…
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle Photo: General Motors Thanks to its power and capability, law enforcement officers across the country rely on the Chevrolet Tahoe as a pursuit and special service vehicle. That’s why Chevrolet is excited to introduce the specialized police models of the next-generation 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. Here’s what sets it apart…
Auto accidents bring about far more than just injuries. The associated costs include a wide range of areas, from medical bills to the household bills that may suffer due to loss of time at work. That is why it is important to know ahead of time exactly what you need to do if you are…
If the late-summer heat drives you indoors next month, at least you won’t lack for new movies and television shows to stream. August promises a solid lineup of fresh content for car lovers and gearheads on major streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max. Read on to learn about a few of the upcoming…
Photo: Pixabay Accidents can happen to anyone at any time but when they happen to you they can be traumatic and overwhelming. Even more upsetting is when the culprit that caused your accident flees the scene. Hit and run accidents are responsible for over 65 percent of all pedestrian fatalities. But you don’t have to…
A mural near the site of George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis Photo: Lorie Shaull via CC On Friday, GM will mark the Juneteenth holiday and honor George Floyd with 8 minutes, 46 seconds of silence at its facilities. GM Educator Discount: Take advantage of special pricing for teachers and other school employees A celebration of…
Atlanta might soon have a designated space to pull wheelies and do burnouts Photo: Life-Of-Pix via Pixabay We already discussed the recent surge in speeding tickets this spring, as more drivers take advantage of less traffic to test their car’s limits. It turns out that another dangerous roadside behavior has become more prevalent: street racing….
Classic films like Bullitt, The Fast and the Furious, and The Italian Job receive all the attention when talking about memorable car-themed movies. But where’s the love for zany, low-budget car cinema? Sure, they don’t have the budget or the quality of Hollywood blockbusters, but these low-budget movies about cars can be just as entertaining…
2020 Ford Taurus Photo: Ford Motor Company If you are among those who laments the unfortunate demise of the Ford Taurus, there is hope for you. There is an all-new 2020 Ford Taurus out there, but in order to drive it, you’ll merely need to pick up stakes and move out to the Middle East….
Shelby Mustang GT 500 Miller: American Hero, Possible Future Ax Murderer Photo: Polk County Sheriff’s Office It’s not often that you find a news story that somehow manages to horrify you, cause you to lose faith in humanity, and make you laugh all at the same time. Today, friends, is a day for such a…
As someone who recently moved from Ohio to Chicago, I was faced with a real moral dilemma last night while I watched Game 7 of the World Series: Should I root for the team from my home state, or should I root to not die in the riot that inevitably breaks out if the Cubs…
Before I begin this open letter, I would like to provide some context—when I am not delivering you the latest in automotive news here on The News Wheel, I deliver pizzas for a very well-known international chain. As such, while I am working (as I did today), I wear a polo (logo embroidered on the…
Shelby Mustang Gt 500 Miller as he appeared when booked in Des Moines just four years ago Photo: Polk County Sheriff’s Office Announced last month in Detroit, the Mustang Shelby GT500 is back, and it’s set to stake its claim as Ford’s most powerful street-legal production vehicle ever built. It is only right, then—as if…
Famous mathematician John Nash and his wife, Alicia, were killed Saturday in a car accident in New Jersey Photo: Peter Badge John Forbes Nash, Jr., the mathematician famous for his work in game theory all while battling paranoid schizophrenia, was killed in a car crash over the holiday weekend with his wife, Alicia. Nash’s story…
Today General Motors announced that Maven, the automaker’s personal mobility brand, has expanded to three more markets: Boston, Chicago, and Washington DC. Those cities now join Maven’s other two markets, New York City and Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Maven City car sharing program is now operating in Chicago, with registered customers able to reserve one…
Each year, Kia arrives at McCormick Center in downtown Chicago to display the best of its vehicles, from the sporty Stinger to the all-new Seltos. This year was no different, with the refreshed 2020 Cadenza making its debut. However, along with showcasing its impressive lineup, Kia was recognized by a couple major organizations at the…
There’s angry, and then there’s machete/fork lift fight angry. Forklift Image: Mike Mozart, Machete Image: Marcelo Braga According to an Iowa City police complaint, on September 4th police responded to reports of a man threatening a man with a machete. When police arrived, the machete man had disappeared, but a witness and the alleged victim—a…
Police and mechanics in Southern California have noted a recent uptick in an especially irritating form of auto theft — instead of stealing the entire car, crooks have been snatching individual parts to sell. Catalytic converters are an especially popular part for thieves, who will often cut them out with a saw. Other desirable options…
A man tried to sneak into Spain by hiding behind an engine in a Mercedes while assuming the fetal position Photo: Guardia Civil/Twitter In a story that would blow Donald Trump’s ever-confused brain, a migrant from Guinea, Africa, was caught by Spanish police attempting to sneak into Ceuta from Morocco by cramming himself behind the…
Clay County, Kansas was home to a scene straight out of a war zone on October 13th—in the middle of a field, a van burned, billowing black smoke while faint gunshots rang out. Image: Clay County Sheriff’s Office However, this wasn’t some sort of terrorist car bomb gone awry. This was the end result of a…
Today General Motors announced that Maven, the automaker’s personal mobility brand, has expanded to three more markets: Boston, Chicago, and Washington DC. Those cities now join Maven’s other two markets, New York City and Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Maven City car sharing program is now operating in Chicago, with registered customers able to reserve one…
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The Sobotka family is reunited in the new Toyota Prius Any sane person who made the smart decision to watch the HBO series The Wire was probably on the edge of their seats during last night’s Super Bowl 50, as the TV show’s Sobotka family were reunited in a commercial starring the Toyota Prius in…
The F-150 was a leader in Ford April US sales, with the F-Series moving 63,387 units. Hot on the heels of announcing the departure date for current CEO Alan Mulally/entry date for new CEO Mark Fields, Ford has announced that their F-Series trucks have achieved yet another milestone. The best-selling truck for 37 years running can now…
A driver’s ed student crashed into her driving school in Bellevue, Washington during her driving test When you’re first learning to drive, there is nothing more nerve-wracking than taking your driving test. It’s the moment in your life when the pressure to do well is so thick, you could cut it with a knife. The…
The National Corvette Museum’s Corvette Caravan will be held on August 27. The National Corvette Museum’s Corvette Caravan is coming up next month, but according to Corvette Blogger, the museum is in need of some assistance. This year, the museum is after Blade Silver or Cyber Gray 2014 Corvette Stingrays to lead the parade. But…
A grand jury in Douglas County, Georgia, has handed down indictments for 15 members of a pro-Confederate flag group, proving that you and a bunch of your buddies can’t just drive up to a black child’s birthday party in a bunch of Confederate-flag-bedecked trucks yelling racial slurs and threats without any consequences. The aforementioned beginning…
Photo: russell davies via CC The street is a dangerous place to use as a playground, and yet many neighborhoods see kids running around in the middle of the road having fun. Side-streets and cul-de-sacs don’t get as much through traffic as main roads do, but does that mean it’s legal for children to play…
The winemakers of France have a big problem with lower-cost imports from across their borders. This isn’t a new problem—it has been a boiling resentment since the 1970s, when an angry mob of 3,000 French winemakers blocked the main road in Montredon-Corbières to stop the import of Italian wine, leading to a riot police standoff…
Since the end of December, I have been posting stories to try and encourage people to consider taking road trips instead of flying. At first I said that taking a road trip would help and smell the roses. Last month I suggested driving to a destination if the idea of TSA’s more invasive hand check…
Nobody wants pizza delivered this way Today is national Pi Day, and while the annual celebration might actually be in honor of the mathematical constant Pi (π), many individuals across the country take the opportunity to indulge in the dessert known as “pie.” Others instead choose to opt for a pizza pie to indulge in. However,…
So you damaged my car, eh? Don’t ever do that again. Enjoy that cell, mate. Not every movie gets a proper sequel. However, a 20-year old man’s video of his work to a vandalized Florida patrol car did. Ryan Stump of Jensen Beach jumped onto a deputy’s patrol car parked at the Treasure Coast Square…
Know how to respond to a car break-in so you’ll feel calmer and more prepared if you’re ever the victim of one Photo: Photo by Wonderlane Dealing with a car break-in can be stressful. Here are five things you should do in the event a thief breaks into your vehicle. Peace of Mind: Schedule a…
2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Did you know that Hyundai has its own national 501(c)(3) organization to support children with pediatric cancer? The non-profit effort is recognized for its hand print ceremonies, in which young ones undergoing treatment or recovering dip their hand in paint and leave their mark on a Hyundai vehicle. Did you also know that at over 800…
This is your car on Pokémon Go Photo: Auburn Police Department It has finally happened. Pokémon Go has caused a fairly serious car accident, with Auburn, New York, being the unlucky host city. According to police, who have not identified who was behind the wheel, the driver was distracted by the very popular app and…
Luxury vehicles have slowly started inching into police fleets around the world, most notably in the Middle East. Usually these vehicles are seen as a novelty, but it seems as if luxury manufacturer BMW wants to be taken seriously as an emergency responder. At the RETTmobil show in Fulda, Germany, which is focused on emergency…
First Chevy Tahoe PPVs Go to County of Ventura ©GM The very first Chevy Tahoe PPVs have been delivered to the county sheriff’s department in Ventura County in California. The department will add in 25 of these police vehicles by the end of the year and will add in more starting next year as its…
Photo credit: KIRO TV When the Seattle Seahawks somehow blew a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the team was accused of metaphorically falling asleep at the wheel. Now, Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman is claiming to have literally fallen asleep at the wheel on Wednesday night, when his Dodge…
He tried to beat the heat, in both senses of the word Photo: Tampa Police Department What better way to cool off this summer than to end a hit-and-run with a quick dip in the pool? That’s what one Tampa resident thought anyway after his reckless driving ended with a splash. But who else is crazy…
What to Do in a Hit-and-Run Photo: Boston Public Library Being involved in a hit and run accident can be incredibly stressful, as you might be left feeling angry, helpless, and anxious. Being prepared for what steps to take before it ever happens can help keep you calm and prepared to take action. First, be…
Local groups like RARE are helping protect and nurture the eagle population in Iowa Photo: pxhere For one semi-truck driver in Iowa, it was just a normal Wednesday morning — until a bald eagle hit his windshield. Thankfully, both driver and the bird survived the incident. American Legends: Learn more about the Chevy Truck Legends…
These two racecar drivers take road rage to a whole new level. Saturday night, the Anderson Speedway hosted a racing event that ended in a fist fight and two drivers handcuffed in the back of police cars. The night’s penultimate race began as usual, but during the middle of the race, a black race car,…
“First, lemme take a s–“*crashes into tree* *makes mother proud* Logically, taking selfies has to be, in some way, connected to the continued existence of the human race. Otherwise, there is no excuse for the following. Four people were injured in a crash where an SUV ran off the road and collided with a tree…
Mr. Brilliant sits in his digital apartment above Times Square. Photo: Hyundai Media Always a company to utilize unique and artistic advertising methods (if not always successful), Hyundai has released their latest in their series of interactive billboards in Times Square: Hyundai Brilliant Interactive Art. More: Hyundai continues to fuse new technology with driver convenience Hyundai Introduces New…
KILL IT WITH FIRE Spider: Philip N. Cohen Spiders always seem to have a way of surprising us when we least expect it. Even if you’re not particularly afraid of them, having one scurry or drop into your field of vision can give a shock. Angela Kipp of Syracuse, Indiana was pulling out of her…
Photo: CGTN (YouTube) Bumper cars are a tried-and-true favorite at nearly every amusement park. Not only are they a perfect thrill for those avoiding the tall roller coasters, but they’re a great way to get out some of your aggression. One woman took the thrill of bumper cars to the streets — quite literally. A woman…
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