See the Mustang Mach-E 1400 in Action This Weekend
Hey, you got any plans this weekend? Probably not, right? What with the whole endless hell of our reality thing and all that going on. But if you’ve got nothing to do and nowhere to go, now you can lock down plans to watch the NASCAR Cup Series races at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday […]
Labor Day Road Trip Destinations
Labor Day weekend is the first time to take a quick road trip with friends or family. Whether you’re wanting to explore the outdoors or immerse yourself in a city’s culture, here are some great destinations to travel to this Labor Day. Make the Most of Your Drive: Driving apps to download New Orleans, Louisiana […]
History Channel Presents Truck Weekend in America, a Celebration of Ford Trucks
Nov. 11 marks a century since the Armistice brought an end to World War I, a war in which more than 116,000 Americans lost their lives. The History Channel will be celebrating the momentous and important occasion with a three-hour block of programming dedicated to the history of Ford trucks. New Ford Trucks: 2018 Ford F-150 […]
Film Director Works on Special Automotive Father’s Day Project
Director Toby Wosskow drew upon his own experiences with his dad for this short Father's Day film
Editor’s Note: When The News Wheel first ran this story on June 19, the article reported that Director Wosskow worked on the film alongside BMW. However, Wosskow only presented the film to BMW, with no direct collaboration with the automaker. The article has since been corrected to reflect this. During Father’s Day this past weekend, […]
AAA Decides Labor Day Doesn’t Need A Travel Forecast
Labor Day weekend is just a few days away, and workers everywhere are racing to get to that deserved three-day weekend. Some of us are packing our cars for a road trip, and some are planning to relax closer to home. But how congested will the nation’s roadways be? Well, we don’t know what to […]
O.A.R. and Jeep Collaborate for Jeep on the Rocks Concert
Over the weekend, rock group O.A.R. and Jeep, America’s most patriotic brand, teamed up for the Jeep on the Rocks Concert in Colorado at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Jeff Hines, the director of the Denver Business Center, Chrysler Group LLC, commented, “Colorado is full of devoted Jeep enthusiasts, and we could not think of a […]
Heisman Trust and Nissan Habitat for Humanity Collaboration Provides Homes for Families
Nissan and Heisman Trophy winners came together last weekend to help raise the walls of a new Habitat for Humanity home in south Dallas. It marked the first day of Habitat for Humanity’s 2014 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, which at completion will see 30 new houses raised in the Dallas area. Alongside […]
Cheap Road Trip Trek In New Hampshire
Labor Day Weekend is days away, and if you’re looking to squeeze in one more road trip before summer’s end, consider heading to White Mountains, New Hampshire. If the long weekend is already booked with activities or plans, White Mountains makes an excellent fall getaway thanks to its changing foliage. And, according to Instyle.com writer […]
Hyundai Sales Slow Down in August
Hyundai Motor America reported lower year-over-year sales for August, but those numbers still managed to beat industry predictions and help the automaker continue to grow its retail market share. Something for Everyone: Take a closer look at the Hyundai SUV lineup During August, Hyundai sold 58,361 vehicles in the U.S. That’s an 8 percent decrease […]
September Halts Hyundai’s Long Streak of Sales Gains
Hyundai’s long streak of U.S. sales growth came to an end in September as the automaker posted a 9 percent decline compared to the same period last year. Despite the downturn after 13 straight months of gains, Hyundai opted to accentuate its positives, noting 5 percent growth for the third quarter and an all-time September […]
Ford Announces Drive2Greatness Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Ford is extending its commitment to helping ensure the prosperity of Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the newly-announced HBCU Drive2Greatness program. The program will see the automaker donating a total of $300,000 to HBCUs across America for STEAM initiatives, encouraging students and alumni to “Rep Your HBCU” to help them grab one of four […]
[PHOTOS] 2016 Dragon Con Parade Features Custom Movie & TV Cars
Over Labor Day weekend, downtown Atlanta was packed with visitors for the 30th annual Dragon Con pop culture convention. Attracting over 70,000 attendees this year–and many locals interested in seeing the wide array of costumes–the 2016 convention packed the streets with colorful characters. One of the biggest highlights of the convention every year is the […]
Kia Motors America Boasts August Sales Record
August was the month of Kia Motors America. The South Korean carmaker recently reported best-ever August sales this past month, selling a total of 58,897 vehicles. This is a 7.7% increase compared to last year and is the fourth straight month of sales records for the carmaker. “Kia has outpaced the industry all year, and […]
Honda Sales Decline in Shorter August, but Trucks Hold Strong
Honda’s August 2015 American sales totaled 155,491 Honda and Acura vehicles, according to figures released today by the Japanese automaker. That total represents a 6.9% sales decrease over August 2014 sales, which the company attributes to the fact that last year’s August had one extra selling day and an early Labor Day weekend. “The shorter […]
Dale Jr. to Run Special Valvoline Paint Scheme in Honor of Carl Yarborough at Southern 500
Inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012, Cale Yarborough is a three-time champion of NASCAR’s premier series and ranks sixth all-time with 83 victories over the course of his illustrious career. To honor Yarborough’s accomplishments and also to help celebrate Valvoline’s impending 150th year anniversary, the Sprint Cup Series’ most popular driver, Dale […]
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Makes Fully-Clothed Facebook Debut
It’s been over an entire month since Mazda has teased the world with vague announcements for the 2016 MX-5. With the September 3 debut date drawing near, Mazda decided to rekindle the excitement by posting a new photograph of the much-beloved roadster to their Facebook page… More appropriately, a photograph of a fully-clothed MX-5. Draped in […]
3 Suggestions for a Fall-Friendly Road Trip
Labor Day has come and gone, and the weather has begun cooling (at least for now). The leaves have begun to change color, and kids have gone back to school (making your commute last twice as long). If you’re looking to get away solo, spend some much-needed time together with a friend or partner, or […]
On the Job: What Is It Like Being a Car Salesperson?
Car salespeople typically get a bad rap in media and pop culture, yet most car dealerships aren’t starving for applicants. Why are many people drawn to being car salesperson, and what does the job involve? Here’s a general overview of what it’s like being in this role in case you’re interested in applying for a […]