Fuel for Thought

Posts involving thoughtful themes and studies, everything from customer behavior studies to interesting human interest stories

Star Waggons and the Reinvention of the Celebrity Trailer

Star Waggons and the Reinvention of the Celebrity Trailer

Have you ever watched a movie or TV show and heard the…

Remembering the Micro Machines Phenomenon

Remembering the Micro Machines Phenomenon

When most people think of tiny toy cars, their minds understandably turn…

Pros and Cons of Bringing Your Car to Campus

Pros and Cons of Bringing Your Car to Campus

Life as a college student is demanding, stressful, fun, and exciting. It…

Top 4 Car Features for One-Car Families

Top 4 Car Features for One-Car Families

If your family is considering going down to just one vehicle for…

4 Ways To Use Your Tax Return on a Car

4 Ways To Use Your Tax Return on a Car

While there are countless ways to allocate tax return funds, why not…

The Significance of Driving in “BoJack Horseman”

The Significance of Driving in “BoJack Horseman”

Netflix's "BoJack Horseman" may have ended its six-season in 2020, but it's still got a lot to say, and driving plays a significant role.…

Understanding the Global Shortage of Computer Chips

Understanding the Global Shortage of Computer Chips

There's a huge shortage of computer chips around the world, and it's affecting the automotive industry in addition to consumer electronics.…

When Should You Recirculate the Air in Your Car’s Cabin?

When Should You Recirculate the Air in Your Car’s Cabin?

Most cars come with a recirculation button, which looks like the outline…

The Significance of Cars in “This Is America”

The Significance of Cars in “This Is America”

"This is America" is packed with symbolism, and the inclusion of outdated vehicles in the video is a subtle touch that says a lot.…

3 Unexpected Car Crashes In Cinema

3 Unexpected Car Crashes In Cinema

In real life, there's nothing good about car crashes. But in movies, an unexpected collision can increase the intensity in a millisecond.…

What Makes Wheels Look Like They’re Spinning Backward?

What Makes Wheels Look Like They’re Spinning Backward?

Sometimes, when you see a vehicle moving forward, it looks like its wheels are spinning in reverse. Here are a few reasons why that may be.…

11 Simple Feng Shui Tips to Boost Your Car’s Chi

11 Simple Feng Shui Tips to Boost Your Car’s Chi

For as much time and effort you put into creating a soothing,…

How Are Speed Limits Determined?

How Are Speed Limits Determined?

It seems like everywhere you drive, the speed limit is a different…

How To Save Money by Parking in the Shade

How To Save Money by Parking in the Shade

Do you try to park as close as possible to the front…

Are You Ready To Fight for a Rental Car?

Are You Ready To Fight for a Rental Car?

The good news is that vaccine rollout is picking up speed in…

Why City and Highway MPG Ratings Are So Different

Why City and Highway MPG Ratings Are So Different

Ever wondered why gas vehicles tend to get better city efficiency than…

More Car Movies You Didn’t Know Were Remakes

More Car Movies You Didn’t Know Were Remakes

In a previous article for The News Wheel, we highlighted several modern…

The Rise and Fall of the 1973-1978 GMC MotorHome

The Rise and Fall of the 1973-1978 GMC MotorHome

During the 1960s and 1970s, General Motors was experiencing great success. With…

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