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Road Trips and the Reality of Animal Collisions
Road trips — what can be a better way to enjoy a holiday? Get together with your family or friends, pack all your things in your SUV or a van, load up some music you like, and set off for a big adventure. Driving through highways, watching the scenery change with little towns and mountains flying by.
By Michal Grayenabout 3 hours ago in Wheel
Common Mercedes Repair Issues Drivers Experience As Their Vehicle Ages
Mercedes-Benz is a constant competitor when it comes to discussing the best luxury brands. By combining high-end materials and superior craftsmanship, Mercedes models continue to be highly desirable even as they age. Buying an older Mercedes has become the go-to option for drivers looking for luxury on a more reasonable budget. Whether you’re looking at buying an older Merc, or just can't seem to part ways with your aging Bavarian, these are some of the common Mercedes repair tasks to be aware of.
By Foreign Affiars Motorsport4 days ago in Wheel
The Lunar Check-In: Engineering the First Five-Star Stay in the Stars
The silent, silver plains of the Moon—once the exclusive playground of Cold War pioneers and robotic rovers—are about to get a lot more hospitable. We aren’t just talking about research outposts or "survival pods" anymore. We are talking about high-thread-count sheets, panoramic views of the "Earth-rise," and the logistical miracle of hospitality at 1/6th gravity. The dream of the Lunar Hotel is no longer confined to the pages of 1950s pulp fiction; it is currently being drafted on the CAD programs of the world’s most ambitious aerospace firms.
By yusuf selho4 days ago in Wheel
Why BMW Still Builds Inline-Six Engines When Others Don’t. AI-Generated.
For decades, most car manufacturers have moved toward smaller four-cylinder engines or compact V6 designs. They’re easier to package in modern cars, cheaper to build, and often simpler to fit into tight engine bays. Yet BMW continues to invest heavily in inline-six engines. From classic engines like the M54 to modern units such as the B58 and S58, the straight-six remains central to the brand’s identity. The reason isn’t nostalgia, it’s engineering.
By MT Auto Parts – BMW Specialists from the UK8 days ago in Wheel
Self-Driving Cars
If you watched the 2004 Will Smith film ‘I Robot’, you’ll know that a minor plot point is that cars in this future are, by default, self-driving. They can still be driven manually, but this is considered a risky choice which only Smith’s character chooses to do, due to being a fan of such ‘retro’ choices. When his car is wrecked during an attack late in the film, his boss assumes that he crashed due to driving manually (the one time in the film he actually wasn’t). At the time of the film’s release, self-driving cars must have seemed hugely futuristic to help to sell the future setting.
By Joe Morgan9 days ago in Wheel
5 Best Food Choices at Auto Shows
Attending an auto show is an exciting experience filled with gleaming vehicles, innovative technology, and hours of walking through massive exhibition halls. With so much to see, you need the right fuel to keep your energy levels high. Here are five of the best food choices to enjoy during your next auto show visit.
By Karter Odin9 days ago in Wheel
The Ultimate Checklist Before Selling Your Car to a Wrecker
If your car has reached the end of its life or has serious damage, selling it to a wrecker can be a fast and convenient solution. Many car owners assume wreckers only provide scrap value, but professional wreckers often pay based on the condition and reusable parts of your vehicle.
By Alec Johnson10 days ago in Wheel
Why Elon Musk Keeps Cutting Tesla Prices And What It Means For The Future Of EVs
The discounts keep coming, the stock keeps shaking, and the EV future suddenly feels a lot less predictable I remember the first time I realized Tesla had quietly dropped the price of a car I’d been obsessively speccing out.
By abualyaanart15 days ago in Wheel
