We’ve endured the wackadoodle predictions of gloom and doom. We’ve sat through that terrible, godforsaken John Cusack vehicle (though honestly, it was the lesser evil of two in-flight movies, the other being Alvin and the dreaded Chipmunks). Finally, it’s here: 2012! [...]

At this time of year, many of us try to put our own needs aside and focus on the needs of the less fortunate — though that’s often easier said than done. Providing gifts for everyone on our holiday shopping lists and giving a little something to charity can push finances to the brink. [...]

Ordinarily, contests like the one that’s being run by Bosch Auto Parts and the Discovery Channel would be a little outside Gaywheels’ scope. After all, what does a sweepstakes offering a shot at a “five-night VIP Storm Chasing trip” for two with Reed Timmer have to do with cars or LGBT shoppers? At first glance, the answer might seem to be “not much”, but we’ll try to make the case: [...]

Accidents don’t get more dramatic and expensive than the one that involved eight Ferraris and one Lamborghini this weekend on a highway in Japan. A report by the Associated Press states that the wreck began when one Ferrari driver lost control, hit the center median, then ricocheted across the highway. In total, 14 cars were involved in the carnage. [...]

We’re going to veer away from the topic of cars for just a minute to talk about something special: World AIDS Day. When it comes to HIV and AIDS, we’re in a very different place now than we were just a few years ago. Today’s medicines have dramatically increased life expectancies for people living with HIV — as much as 53 years (or more) from the time of infection. Advances in technology also mean that many scientists are once again talking about a cure for HIV — something they haven’t done in decades. The battle isn’t over, but slowly, HIV is becoming a chronic condition rather than a fatal disease. And yet, there’s still a huge stigma surrounding HIV-positive people. That has to change. [...]

Before we close up shop for the long weekend ahead, we’d like to take just a moment and share a few of the things for which we’re thankful this holiday season. This isn’t a snarky list — in fact, it’s a little earnest, a little hokey — but there are worse things to be, we suppose. [...]

General Motors has been on a roll the past couple of years. Since emerging from a contentious bankruptcy in 2009, the company has increased profits, shown a willingness to innovate, and generated more buzz for its vehicle lineup than we’ve seen in ages (cf. the 2011 Chevy Camaro). [...]

As part of its recent “Taxi of Tomorrow” exhibition in New York City, Nissan hosted a Ca$h Cab for charity event with host Ben Bailey fielding questions. Yours truly and my boyfriend, Matthew, opted to play for The Trevor Project, a crisis intervention and suicide prevention resource for LGBTQ youth. I’m happy to report that we did the gay community proud as Ni$$an Taxi Trivia Team 1. [...]