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It's Time To Have The Talk with Your Teen #TheTextTalk
It's Time To Have The Talk with Your Teen #TheTextTalk

It's time to have the talk with your teen. Research is showing parents may actually be more distracted on the road. In this latest video series from Honda, teens are finding their voice and taking the lead on keeping their parents safe behind the wheel. #TheTextTalk

Nissan's Altima-te AWD Tackles Snow Like a Boss... and So Does the 2019 Altima AWD
Nissan's Altima-te AWD Tackles Snow Like a Boss... and So Does the 2019 Altima AWD

The 2019 Altima has been retooled and updated in several ways - most notably, it’s now available with all-wheel drive. We put the new Altima to the test on an ice track - did it measure up? We’ll tell you all about it.

Thinking About Adopting a Pet? Subaru and the Chicago Auto Show Have Furry Friends on Site
Thinking About Adopting a Pet? Subaru and the Chicago Auto Show Have Furry Friends on Site

Heading to the Chicago Auto Show this weekend? Subaru is hosting a pet adoption event at their exhibit on the show floor.

Watching the Super Bowl? Don't Miss These Commercials from Automotive Stars
Watching the Super Bowl? Don't Miss These Commercials from Automotive Stars

Are you ready for the big game’s automotive commercials? We have your watching list here.

Why Are Today's Cars Safer? In part, It's as Simple as ABC: Air bags, Belts, and Chassis.
Why Are Today's Cars Safer? In part, It's as Simple as ABC: Air bags, Belts, and Chassis.

You may think the “land yachts” of past eras were safer than cars of today. In fact, today’s vehicles are much safer, and it has a lot to do with the structure of the vehicle itself, under the skin.

The 2019 Houston Auto Show's Roshelle Salinas and Team Launch Havana Nights Public Gala and More
The 2019 Houston Auto Show's Roshelle Salinas and Team Launch Havana Nights Public Gala and More

This year, Roshelle Salinas and team added a new element to the Houston Auto Show: a public preview gala. Proceeds from the Havana Nights-themed party benefit Texas Children’s Hospital. In past years, the preview party was invite only.

Steel Market Development Institute using virtual reality at NAIAS to illustrate future mobility and steel connection
Steel Market Development Institute using virtual reality at NAIAS to illustrate future mobility and steel connection

Next week at the North American International Auto Show, the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) will offer a three-minute virtual journey through a futuristic city landscape. During the journey, the (virtual) steel body of an autonomous vehicle builds around the driver. Riders will be able to explore the key components of the vehicle and learn how advanced high-strength steels in automotive design can address the potential challenges of autonomous transportation.

Nissan's 2019 Altima and the New Mary Poppins Movie Share a Common Goal: Creative Innovation
Nissan's 2019 Altima and the New Mary Poppins Movie Share a Common Goal: Creative Innovation

What does the movie Mary Poppins Returns and the 2019 Nissan Altima have in common? The designers at Nissan have combined technology and art to update the popular sedan, collaborating with Disney to get the word out.

Mazda Gives $1500 in Wish List Items to SAFE Alliance in Austin to Help Families in Crisis
Mazda Gives $1500 in Wish List Items to SAFE Alliance in Austin to Help Families in Crisis

When your work gives you the opportunity to give $1500 in wish list items to the local children’s shelter and shop for the goodies with fun friends, it’s a GREAT day. On December 12, Thrills and Wheels had the honor of leading an event with Austin Mazda dealership Roger Beasley Mazda to help SAFE Alliance.

FIRST IMPRESSION: 2019 Toyota RAV4
FIRST IMPRESSION: 2019 Toyota RAV4

Veteran auto journalist Steve Wheeler is moonlighting at Thrills and Wheels, where he’s offering a first look at Toyota’s brand-new 2019 RAV4.