Wheels: A Quadriplegic, a Specialty Van and a Lifetime of Adventures

A biking accident left Kirk Williams paralyzed, but he has traveled widely and inspired others.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story October 20, 2020 The Wheels newsletter is delivered monthly. The next one will appear on Tuesday, Nov. 17 Kirk Williams Wheels A Quadriplegic, a Specialty Van and a Lifetime of Adventures A biking accident left Kirk Williams paralyzed, but he has traveled widely and inspired others to follow in his tire tracks. By Mercedes Lilienthal Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Rose Wong 7 Things to Know About Your Used Car Sales of previously owned vehicles are booming, but many new owners may not realize what they’re in for in terms of upkeep. By Paul Stenquist Tractable Wheels A Car Insurance Claim Estimate Before the Tow Truck Is Called Using algorithms, tech companies are helping insurers speed up the process after an accident, make it more accurate and keep estimators out of the field — a plus during a pandemic. By Mark Gardiner Doug DeMuro Wheels A YouTuber Hangs His Own Shingle With an Auction Website Doug DeMuro has a strong following for his giddy videos about exotic and quirky cars. Cars & Bids, his new site, got off to a roaring start. By Imad Khan Massimo Pinca/Reuters Head of Nikola, a G.M. Electric Truck Partner, Quits Amid Fraud Claims Trevor Milton, founder and executive chairman of Nikola, resigned after an investment fund accused him of making false assertions about his company’s technology. By Neal E. Boudette and Jack Ewing Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Randall Munroe Good Question Can You Stop a Car With Your Hand? Open window, extend arm and your car will slow very slightly. But you’ll need more than a few arms to bring it to a halt. By Randall Munroe NEWS Led by Tesla, Auto Industry Rebounds as Car Sales Surge Tesla reported record deliveries in the third quarter as growing interest in electric vehicles and other cars boosted sales across the industry. By Neal E. Boudette California Plans to Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars in 15 Years The proposal would speed up the state’s efforts to fight global warming at a time when California is being battered by wildfires, heat waves and other consequences of climate change. By Brad Plumer and Jill Cowan Prosecutors Target Ex-Audi Chief in First VW Emissions Trial Rupert Stadler is accused of continuing to sell cars with illegal software even after Volkswagen’s cheating scandal came to light. By Jack Ewing Elon Musk Promises to Make a $25,000 Tesla (in 3 Years) Tesla said it was working on advances that would lower the cost of batteries and increase their capacity to store energy. By Niraj Chokshi Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Wheels from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018