Couple Spends Years Restoring a Buick, Wins Award
In 2014, a midwestern couple decided to start restoring a run-down 1958 Buick Caballero. Nearly five years later, they won an award for their efforts.
Barrett-Jackson Sponsorship Unites Coin and Car Enthusiasts
This article is sponsored by U.S. Money Reserve. By becoming a sponsor of the 49th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, the premier event of the annual collector car auction circuit, U.S. Money Reserve proved that rare coins and rare cars have a lot in common. The event took place at Westworld of Scottsdale, January 11–19, the renowned […]
Chevy Reveals 2020 Corvette’s Full Performance Stats
Though GM has already revealed some of the performance specs for the 2020 Corvette Stingray, it recently revealed the rest of them. Here’s a brief overview of the full performance stats to increase your appreciation for this high-octane sports car. New Wheels for a New Year: Meet the 2020 Corvette Stunning performance specs Per GM […]
1947 Buick Super 8 Claims the Top Bid During the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction
The Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction is always full of rare and unique vehicles that automotive enthusiasts can actively bid on. During this year’s auction, a rather unexpected nameplate earned the distinction as the most expensive car auctioned off. The top-earning model up for bid at the 2019 Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction was a 1947 Buick […]
An Appreciation of Slot Car Racing: Plastic Tracks & Mini Motors
A model car fan recalls the heyday of slot racing during his childhood
As the son of a die-hard car fan, I spent many nights of my childhood in the basement with my dad racing model cars around an old, plastic track. Revving the cars as fast as they could go brought me a lot of glee, especially when they flew off the track and ran into our […]
Fascinating New Hot Wheels Book Chronicles Toy Cars’ 50-Year History
Review and summary of "Hot Wheels: From 0 to 50 at 1:64 Scale"
Few toys have been so integral to childhoods and treasured by collectors as Mattel’s Hot Wheels. Synonymous with die-cast miniature model cars, the Hot Wheels brand is as popular today as it was when it debuted 50 years ago. As the toy line celebrates five decades of orange track adventures, Motorbooks and author Kris Palmer […]
Hertz Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary with a Special Edition Chevrolet Corvette Z06
100 models of the Hertz 100th Anniversary Edition Corvette Z06 vehicle have been commissioned, available to rent in some of America's most popular cities
Usually when you rent a car from a company like Hertz, you end up with a pretty plain passenger sedan. You’re much more likely to receive a Chevy Cruze than a Corvette. Now, Hertz is pulling out all the stops for its 100th anniversary, allowing a select group of customers to rent a special edition […]
8 Vehicles Named After Mythical Creatures
Discover the mythical inspirations behind some of the world's most iconic vehicles, from the Pontiac Firebird to the Ford Thunderbird
Here at The News Wheel, we have previously discussed how automakers look to the animal kingdom in search of names to use for their vehicles. Models like the Ford Mustang and Dodge Viper were inspired by creatures that can be found throughout the natural world. Still, some vehicles don’t draw their names from creatures that […]
New Exhibit at National Corvette Museum Traces History of Chevrolet Racing
The rich history of Chevrolet racing is the focus of a new exhibition at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The exhibit features a variety of historic cars, engines, racing suits, trophies, and more. Stories covered in Chevrolet Racing: Louis to Le Mans include Louis Chevrolet’s Buick racing days in the early […]
Big Expansion in the Works for National Corvette Museum
One of the world’s most popular automotive museums just announced plans for a major expansion. The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, expects to start construction in 2021 on an addition that will provide extra space for offices and exhibits. Architectural plans should be available sometime next year, according to NCM Executive Director Wendell […]
480-Horsepower 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt Gets $46,595 Pricetag
The unreasonably powerful 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt will command a surprisingly reasonable sticker price when it arrives this summer: $47,495, including the $900 destination and delivery charge. Ford announced the price of the 480-horsepower limited-edition pony car on Thursday to mark the opening of order banks at dealerships around the United States. “The new Bullitt […]
What Is a Concept Car?
If you’ve ever been to an auto show, you may have seen automakers bring in their concept cars to show off. They’re usually stylish, futuristic vehicles, but they’re not available to the public. In fact, many of them aren’t even drive-able. So why do manufacturers make them? Car Shopping: Four benefits of buying used Automakers […]
The Classic Vehicles at Flint’s Buick Automotive Gallery Are En Route to a Temporary Offsite Home
Classic car lovers, you may want to hold off on any plans to visit the Buick Automotive Gallery in Flint, Michigan. The vehicles there are being moved to a local mall for temporary display while repairs are made to the building’s roof and walls. Vehicles on display at the Buick Gallery included a 1949 Buick […]
Drive-Through Convenience Built at Home?
A drive-through was designed to keep people moving while grabbing fast food, alcohol (some states), coffee (thank goodness), groceries, and even prescriptions. A drive-through is all about convenience and speed, helping to keep you on the go and on schedule. But, your schedule starts at home, right? Could a drive-through at your house be the […]
Chevrolet Corvette History: 65 Years of Speed
Heading into 2018, Chevrolet will be celebrating 65 years of one of its most iconic vehicles – the Corvette. The speedy sports car has become one of the most recognizable vehicles of all time, even though it has undergone some significant changes. To celebrate Chevy’s pièce de résistance, let’s take a brief look at the […]
Automotive Ales: 11 Microbreweries Serving Car-Themed Beers
Gearheads and race fans will love these libations inspired by automobiles
Whether it’s race day and you’re stocking the cooler for your pals, or you’re working in the garage and need a chilled drink, nothing beats the refreshing taste and heartiness of beer. Instead of reaching for a can of whatever cheap, widely-produced crud is most easily available, seek out a uniquely flavored and designed car-themed beer from one […]
Quadriplegic Athlete Takes On First Half Marathon
Last month on June 4, 2017, James Sa took his place on the starting line of the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Half Marathon. It was his first half marathon but not his first race: on July 31, 2011, as a college student, Sa took part in an obstacle course that after an unfortunate accident […]
The 2017 Ford GT Will Hold Up to Two Of Your Drinks
Say you just spent almost a half-million bucks on a new supercar. Maybe even more than that, depending on how you decided to do the thing up. Say you’re a regular joe or jane—who also happens to have $400,000 or more in expendable income or savings to blow on a fast, rare car. Or say […]