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My Car Saved Me From a Cell-Phoneless Nightmare
When the power went out in my apartment, I spent six hours in my car charging my phone and confronting my dependency on devices.…
Recalling the Mako: “Mass Effect’s” Terrible Space Car
The Mass Effect Trilogy may be one of my favorite-ever gaming experiences, but the first game's space car, the Mako, is just awful.…
There Are, Like, Zero Cars in ‘Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a pretty good game, but it's very light on cars. Here's a list of some vehicles you won't see while playing.…
Killer Car Movies: “The Car: Road to Revenge” (2019)
This Halloween, the usual scary movie monsters are taking a back seat…
Killer Car Movies: “Maximum Overdrive” (1986)
Over the course of October, The News Wheel has been celebrating the…
Introducing Halloween Hearse Rentals
Halloween hearse rentals are the single best way to take your decorating game to the next level and seriously creep out your neighbors.…
Sad Max: Reviewing “Warrior of the Lost World”
Wherever success and uniqueness exist, you’re sure to find imitators. This couldn’t…
Killer Car Movies: “Rubber” (2010)
Watching horror movies is a traditional pastime during the Halloween season. TV…
Killer Car Movies: ‘Ferat Vampire’ (1982)
When it comes to beloved movie monsters, it’s hard to top the…
Killer Car Movies: “Super Hybrid” (2010)
There are two kinds of scary movie: “actually” scary, and “fun” scary.…
You Can Drive The Penguin’s Duck Car for Just $16,000
If you've ever wanted to own an EV shaped like a duck that may have been driven by a megalomaniacal bird-man, this is your chance.…
I Fixed the Political Bumper Sticker
Since we're staring down the barrel of a contentious election, I decided to come up with a totally nonpartisan political bumper sticker.…
Oregon State Trooper Helps Llamas Loose on the Highway
Some roadside scenarios are more unusual than others. Case in point: the…
Apparently, Everyday People Drive Hearses
I always thought hearses were just for funerals and Ghostbusters, but apparently, some people use them as everyday drivers.…
Killer Car Movies: “Killdozer” (1974)
When we think of cinematic slashers, our minds inevitably drift to the…
Why Do People Give Their Cars Nicknames?
I've never quite understood why people give their vehicles nicknames, so I decided to take some time and give it some thought. …
How Would Advanced Safety Features Work in the Apocalypse?
Advanced safety systems certainly keep us safe in the current world, but would they benefit us during an apocalypse?…