If you’re a fan of the Cars franchise from Disney•Pixar, or are the parent of a young enthusiast, get ready to be excited. The automotive stars of the latest installment Cars 3 are getting ready to take a “Road to the Races” trip this spring to meet America before the film comes out this summer. […]
In case you were not aware, it’s racing season again here in the United States. To celebrate, Team Penske has decided to play something called the “Penske Games.” Seven drivers from NASCAR and IndyCar , including French IndyCar driver Simon Pagenaud, Australian IndyCar driver Will Power, and Brazilian NASCAR driver Helio Castroneves, participate in different […]
The day is finally here. Tonight, preview showings of Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast will come to cinemas around the US to the delight of fans young and old. However, we still have a couple hours to go until the film starts, and many fans have to wait until this weekend to see it. No matter how […]
In just one month, Kings Island, a 364-acre amusement park located near Cincinnati, Ohio, will open for its 2017 season. When it does, the park will also debut its newest roller coaster, Mystic Timbers. A wooden coaster designed by Great Coasters International, Mystic Timbers will be the park’s fourth wooden roller coaster and 16th coaster […]
The New York International Auto Show is massive on its own, thanks to multiple vehicle reveals and surprises that have occurred in the past. Throw in a few big name celebs and you’ve got quite the occasion! Many famous actors, musicians, and athletes have made appearances at previous shows, both as spokespeople and just for […]
Disney first announced that it was taking on a live-action adaptation of its beloved animated classic Beauty and the Beast back in 2014, and the finished product is finally ready to hit screens next week. The movie’s viral trailers and popular ticket presales seem to show that fans young and old (including myself) are ready […]
Say what you will about the Cars franchise, but it does seem to attract some pretty A-list actors to lend their talent. The franchise has featured everyone from Paul Newman to Michael Caine. The third film in the trilogy would appear to be no exception, especially given a recent announcement from Disney and Pixar. Kerry Washington, […]
During Super Bowl XLVIII, former NFL player Marshawn Lynch helped lead the Seattle Seahawks to a huge victory over the Denver Broncos. With Super Bowl LI this weekend, one has to wonder what Lynch has been up to three years after his Super Bowl appearance and one year after his retirement. As it turns out, he […]
Given the trend of the past few weeks, we really didn’t expect to hear any news regarding the Dodge Demon until tomorrow, when the next Demon teaser video is set to be released. However, it would appear that details have arisen surrounding the Demon’s incredible 200-pound weight loss program. For those hoping to bring the […]
The new cutting-edge technology that everyone in the auto industry wants to talk about is self-driving cars. Not going to lie, we all are probably looking forward to the day when we can text, eat, read, and otherwise be distracted behind the wheel and still make it to our destinations safely. As someone who has […]
At one point or another, most of us have made the conscious decision to embrace the criminal lifestyle and break the speed limit. For many, this results in a nice, expensive speeding ticket. Now there are plenty of classic excuses that people use for speeding. “I need to get to the hospital right away.” “My […]
At an event like the 46th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, you might expect to see a large crowd of classic car enthusiasts. However, you might be surprised to hear that the classic car auction attracts numerous celebrities as well. Everyone from Michael Phelps to Justin Bieber was in attendance for this year’s event. While most of […]
Back in 2009, Disney was unsurprisingly the king of the hill when it came to theme parks. According to data collected by the Themed Entertainment Association, the Magic Kingdom was the most-visited theme park in the world, with a recorded 17,233,000 visitors. Even the least-visited theme park at Walt Disney World, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, still […]
In a movie industry that has become saturated with animated features, one name that has continued to shine through year after year is Pixar. With classics like Toy Story and Finding Nemo under the company’s belt, it can be difficult for some of the studio’s more mediocre movies to meet such a high standard. That […]
Earlier this year, I wrote about how advertising for cars seems to be slowly changing from male-centric ads to those that focus on things ad agencies think women will want to see as well. If I’m right, then Audi is the latest automaker to take up the baton and make a commercial to reach out to socially-conscious […]
The world of the Muppets is filled with colorful characters–and equally colorful cars. From their original television show to their newest television show–and every movie in between–there’s bound to be a vehicle that sticks in your memory. For us at The News Wheel, these are our top six Muppet cars. For this list, we’re excluding […]
The buzz at the LA Auto Show this month from Nissan was pretty much all focused on the Star Wars goodies in the booth and the presentation of the Nissan Sentra as a new member of the NISMO family. Two other models had news at the show, however, and it is too good to miss. […]
Remember when John Lasseter said that “At Pixar, we do sequels only when we come up with a great idea, and we always strive to be different than the original”? And now, nearly every Pixar film being released this decade has been and will be a sequel–Finding Dory, The Incredibles II, Toy Story 4, and […]
