Car History

History of the Nissan Pathfinder

History of the Nissan Pathfinder

First introduced in 1986, the Nissan Pathfinder was created so the Japanese…

A Brief History of the Turn Signal

A Brief History of the Turn Signal

Turn signals can be a source of both comfort and frustration on…

A Brief History of Tires: Solid Rubber to Steel Bands

A Brief History of Tires: Solid Rubber to Steel Bands

Tires have come a long way and they weren’t even credited to…

A Brief History of the School Bus

A Brief History of the School Bus

Soon enough, school buses will be traveling around neighborhoods and stopping traffic…

Forgotten Vehicles of the 80s: The Chevrolet Tracker

Forgotten Vehicles of the 80s: The Chevrolet Tracker

As I continue searching for strangely named or oddly designed vehicles from…

Subaru Created Its 20-Millionth AWD Vehicle in June

Subaru Created Its 20-Millionth AWD Vehicle in June

Something Subaru is known for is providing its Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system…

Forgotten Vehicles of the 80s: The GMC Sonoma

Forgotten Vehicles of the 80s: The GMC Sonoma

In my continued journey to find vehicles from yesteryear that nobody remembers…

Book Review: ‘Drag Racing in the 1960s’ by Doug Boyce

Book Review: ‘Drag Racing in the 1960s’ by Doug Boyce

This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel…

History of In-Car Entertainment: Radio, Cassettes, and Choice

History of In-Car Entertainment: Radio, Cassettes, and Choice

In-car entertainment wasn’t always as extravagant as it is now. Back in…

History of the Nissan LEAF

History of the Nissan LEAF

The all-electric Nissan Leaf (stylized as LEAF) was introduced fairly early compared…

Why Do School Buses Stop at Railroad Tracks?

Why Do School Buses Stop at Railroad Tracks?

If you’ve ever ridden on or driven behind a school bus, you…

A Brief History of Steering Wheels

A Brief History of Steering Wheels

Believe it or not, the very first cars that were made weren’t…

A Brief History of the GMC DUKW “Duck” Military Vehicle

A Brief History of the GMC DUKW “Duck” Military Vehicle

GMC has provided support and vehicle discounts to active-duty military personnel and…

A Crash Course in the History of Air Bags

A Crash Course in the History of Air Bags

Saying that the road to developing an effective, reliable, and safe air…

Wacky Woodies: How Did Wood-Paneled Cars Originate and Why Were They Popular?

Wacky Woodies: How Did Wood-Paneled Cars Originate and Why Were They Popular?

Many vehicle styling fads come and go with the times, but one…

Car History: What’s the Purpose of the Glove Box?

Car History: What’s the Purpose of the Glove Box?

There are many features in cars that we take for granted without…

General Motors Is Going Back to the Moon

General Motors Is Going Back to the Moon

General Motors announced a new vehicle today, but it won’t be one…

Ford Mustang Mach-E Heads Out for Ocean to Ocean Reimagined

Ford Mustang Mach-E Heads Out for Ocean to Ocean Reimagined

With its Ocean to Ocean Reimagined cross-country tour, Ford is putting the…

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