Real-Life Villain Jay Leno Drives Hot Wheels Darth Vader Car [VIDEO]
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If you are one of those people who will always think of Jay Leno as late night television’s greatest villain, prepare to seethe with righteous anger as you watch this gif, in which Leno laughs maniacally while driving the Hot Wheels Darth Vader Car. If “Jay Leno’s Garage” could have afforded the rights to “The […]
Ukrainian Police Arrest Chewbacca, Who Was Just Trying to Drive Darth Vader to Vote
The following statement was placed on the official Instagram account for the Ukrainian police: “Nothing unusual here, just Chewbacca detained for being without documents while driving Darth Vader to the elections in Odessa. The Sith Lord has already claimed this was illegal as Chewbacca is his pet and general servant and thus does not require […]
VW’s Darth Vader Undergoes Surgery
We all remember that amazing VW commercial during 2011’s big game. A pint-sized Darth Vader stalks the halls of his home, attempting to use the Force to move objects in his house. Finally, the Star Wars villain is able to start his family’s Volkswagen Passat, thanks to some remote start use by his dad. You […]
Here’s Darth Vader in a Cascada, Because Social Marketing
In case you might have missed it, this past May 4th was something of a national holiday—unofficially known around the world as Star Wars Day. You know, because “May the Fourth (Force) Be With You.” Get it? To be fair, you probably already knew this, and you probably very much got it because every single […]
The Stig and Darth Vader Drive a Porsche 550 Spyder in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
While this article’s headline may sound like the result of a particularly spirited game of Mad Libs, we assure you that the Stig and Darth Vader really did drive a Porsche 550 Spyder on a snowy stretch of road in the Canadian city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The proof is contained in the 13-second video below: […]
Car Wars: Darth Vader vs. Chewbacca
In the weirdest video that we have come across today, Darth Vader gets behind the wheel of a C6 Corvette to take on Chewbacca, who sets his sights on a fourth-generation Camaro and likely does not have a proper driving permit. The hilarious “Car Wars” video is meant to promote HP Motorsports, a new auto […]
Darth Vader Car Debuts Today at Comic-Con
That’s right, Star Wars fans. Mattel is unveiling a life-size, fully operational Darth Vader Car at San Diego Comic-Con today (July 23). No word yet on if the engine sounds like someone hooked up to a very loud breathing tube. The reason for this incredibly awesome and incredibly dark Darth Vader Car, based on a […]
Saving Romeo: Here’s How Cars Could Have Averted These Three Famous Literary Tragedies
Sometimes, one of the most fun things to do is consider famous stories and wonder “what if?” For example, what if Julius Caesar had taken his wife’s warning and called in sick? What if Darth Vader had just caught Luke using the Force instead of letting him fall down that shaft in the Sky City? […]
Could Kit Harington and Tom Hiddleston be the Heralds of a New Age of Car Advertising?
The way women are treated in the car buying process is a frequent topic here at The News Wheel. While women majorly contribute to 85% of car buying decisions, most of the time we are still regarded as second-class citizens when we walk into car dealerships. Outside of the deal office, advertisements for vehicles on sale […]
Equinox to Get New Colors, Packages Before Redesign
Chevrolet’s Equinox is a smaller crossover that straddles the line between compact and mid-size, ever since it was first introduced back in 2005. It is currently in its second generation after it was remade for 2010, and now six years later, it is probably due for a redesign soon. However, the second generation isn’t ready […]
8 Funniest Super Bowl Car Commercials of All Time
Each year’s Super Bowl is the place for great new commercials–and my favorites are ones for new cars. While some can be thoughtful or moving, the most entertaining are the ads that go for laughs. Here are the eight funniest car commercials that debuted during past Super Bowl shows. My Favorite Laugh-Inducing Car Ads from […]
Snowkhana Is Back with Star Wars References and Focus RS Madness
Snowkhana is back once again, and since it’s dropping coincides with the biggest cinematic release of the year, of course there’s a whole bunch of Star Wars references. What’s more, this year’s entry splices a pretty ample amount of live-action hooning with that of the stop-motion variety, which means we get a fair amount of […]
Fiat Chrysler Unleashes the Force in New Star Wars-Themed Commercials
The force is certainly with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles this year. After announcing that it will be one of the many brand ambassadors for the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie, Fiat Chrysler has worked to help promote both its own brand, and the film’s. With hijinks like debuting a Star Wars-themed Fiat 500e and […]
Texan Dodge Viper Enthusiasts Boast 79-Car Collection
Sometimes, one Dodge Viper just isn’t enough. At least, not if you’re Wayne and D’Ann Rauh of Texas. Known throughout the Dodge inner circles as the owners of the “Vipers’ Nest,” these two don’t just have two or three Dodge Vipers—they have 77. And they just added two more to expand their collection even more. […]
Majority of Green Car Drivers Swapping For Gas, Study Finds
Rough news for makers of green cars: an Edmunds.com study has found that more green car drivers are going back to gasoline when it comes time to get a new car – the number of green drivers that got another green car was about 45% of the total, down from 60% in 2012. This is […]
CONFIRMED: New Star Wars Trailer Doesn’t Have Any Kias in It
Well, the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer has just been released (and no, for better or worse, it’s not a RickRoll this time). In case you haven’t seen it yet, here ya go: Obviously, everyone here at the office is really jazzed about this two-minute teaser. Unfortunately, we write for an automotive […]
Kia Sedona Commercial With Stig-like Drivers Gets Digitally Altered
By now, you’ve probably seen the Kia Sedona commercial that features a group of Stig-esque drivers racing around a banked track in a minivan, and if you haven’t, go ahead and take a look: 2015 Kia Sedona commercial – “Racetrack” Related info: 2015 Kia Sedona Overview Notice anything different? When this commercial first started airing […]
Who Plays the Family of Tree Huggers in That Subaru Outback Commercial?
Have you seen that Subaru ad for the 2015 Outback that features a family of literal tree huggers taking a nostalgic trip to Woodstock? If so, then you might have wondered who plays the vaguely familiar mom character – or the hippie grandma, or the impressionable daughter, or the nondescript dad, for that matter. At […]