Carpool Karaoke Gets Presidential With Michelle Obama
It’s no secret that America loves Carpool Karaoke on The Late Late Show with James Corden. From pop divas, to rock bands, to Broadway stars, many different performers have sat in the passenger seat of James Corden’s SUV. This week’s segment, featuring First Lady Michelle Obama, might take the cake for being the most exciting, though. Perfect […]
Michelle Obama Episode of Carpool Karaoke Coming Soon
These next two weeks are going to be full of politics as we hop from the Republican National Convention in Cleveland to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. With these events comes the endless flow of news, speeches, and political posturing that is sure to make your brain boil at least once. While America looks […]
[PHOTOS] Obama’s Cuban Visit Reintroduces Cuba’s Classic Cars to the World
![[PHOTOS] Obama’s Cuban Visit Reintroduces Cuba’s Classic Cars to the World](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F03%2FCuban-Classic-Car-Blue-with-White-Roof.png&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[PHOTOS] Obama’s Cuban Visit Reintroduces Cuba’s Classic Cars to the World")
I’m not quiet about my dream of stepping foot in Cuba one day. Its sultry air, the colorful architecture, and—not going to lie—the never-ending supply of mojitos appeal to something in me that just can’t be ignored. But really, one of the main reasons I dream of Cuba is because of the classic cars. Shocker, […]
President Obama Calls Corvette C7.R “Subtle,” Checks Out Bolt EV [VIDEO]
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President Barack Obama stopped by the North American International Auto Show in Detroit today to check out some of the latest models. According to the White House, Obama’s visit was meant “to showcase how the American auto industry has come roaring back since the financial crisis” (in other words, to argue that the GM and […]
President Obama and Jerry Seinfeld Take Turns Driving a 1963 Corvette Stingray
For the first episode of the seventh season of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, creator and host Jerry Seinfeld landed his biggest “get” yet: a gorgeous 1963 Chevy Corvette Stingray. Oh, and he got President Barack Obama to drive it, too. As its title suggests, the web series usually focuses on comedians [insert angry Facebook […]
Obama to Make Appearance on Seinfeld’s ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’
Earlier this year, President Obama made a surprise appearance on Zach Galifianakis’ comedy show Between Two Ferns. Then after that Mr. Obama went exploring the Alaskan wilderness on the NBC show Running Wild with Bear Grylls, and now the President has his sights set on Jerry Seinfeld’s web series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Is It […]
The West Wing Wheels: Barack Obama
Drive down Pennsylvania Avenue with the United States Presidents in this 10-part series
From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound impact on the presidents themselves. As the most powerful person in the country, the President of the United States needs a powerful set of wheels […]
Nat’l Average Hits $2.47 a Gallon. Thanks, Obama.
Christmas is a little less than a week away, and all around the United States, drivers have been receiving the greatest gift of all: affordable fuel. This week, the national average for gas prices hit $2.47 a gallon, meaning that it has dropped below the coveted $2.50 threshold for the first time in five years. […]
Obama Meets Asimo, Bows, Dooms All of Mankind
When our robot overlords herd us into their factories and crush the skulls of our fallen beneath their treads, we will solemnly whisper: "Thanks, Obama."
Updated: 4/29 Remember how I playfully suggested that right-wing pundits might just freak out about the prospect of the President of the United States bowing to a robot manufactured by a Japanese automaker? Well, I was mostly right. From a deleted tweet rescued by io9: Critics saying President Obama bowing to a Chinese robot makes […]
Videocassette Vehicles: Remember VHS Tape Rewinder Cars?
As the debate rages regarding the future of physical media, my mind has been reflecting on the types of audio-visual media that I grew up with 30 years ago. I’ve been particularly nostalgic for the VHS cassette and its associated equipment, including the giant bulky VCR and — one of the most unique pieces of […]
EPA Study Finds SUV Popularity is Harming Climate Change Progress
With trucks and SUVs now accounting for 80% of new car sales in the U.S., one can only imagine just how much further along we would be if
California Framework Automakers Back EPA in Lawsuit
Five automakers on Tuesday filed a motion backing the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to restore California’s right to set its own vehicle emissions standards. The “California Framework” companies — Ford, BMW, Volkswagen, Honda, and Volvo — issued a joint statement supporting the move in part as a matter of public health. Going Electric Can Be […]
Ford Adopts Gender-Neutral Language, Names New Chief Policy Officer
Ford Motor Company took a step toward better inclusivity in July, amending company bylaws to adopt gender-neutral language. Ford’s board of directors voted to adopt the change in language on July 8 and notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of the changes on July 9. New from Ford: Long-awaited 2021 Ford Bronco finally arriving […]
Ford Names Jon Huntsman Vice Chair of Policy
Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley has a new advisor on matters of policy: Jon Huntsman, a longtime member of the Ford board of directors. The automaker last month announced that Huntsman is coming on board as the vice chair of Policy, effective May 3. Ford’s Green Future: The all-new Mustang Mach-E sets the pace […]
Bill Ford Praises U.S. Rejoining Paris Climate Agreement
On the evening of his inauguration, President of the United States Joe Biden unleashed a wave of executive orders primarily focused on rolling back policies enacted by the previous administration. One such order sees the U.S. rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, a decision lauded by Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford. Ford’s Environmental Awareness: […]
D-Nice Turns 2021 Ford F-150 into Club Quarantine
Ford Motor Company launched a new lifestyle campaign this month to promote the all-new 2021 F-150. The hero ad is a commercial called “Work It Out,” which sees legendary producer, DJ, and Human TR-808 D-Nice turn a new F-150 into a mobile club to keep the party going during the pandemic. Available Now: The 2021 […]
GM Throws Support Behind Prospective Biden Emissions Standards
In support of consistent nationwide vehicle emissions standards, GM recently backed out of a high-profile Trump lawsuit against California in favor of an expected Biden plan.
California Plans to Stop Selling Gas Vehicles by 2035
California Governor Gavin Newson recently signed an executive order outlining the state’s plans to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035.