Volkswagen Beetle Celebrates 65 Years It’s possibly the one vehicle that has been around for more than 50 years and is just as easily recognized today as it was when it was first introduced. The Volkswagen Beetle first landed on American shores in January of 1949, and now, 65 years later, the German icon is…
It takes a unique perspective to enjoy the art of “so-bad-its-good” cinema.… Few vehicles are as iconic and recognizable as the Volkswagen Beetle. The… Lets have some fun with the adorable nicknames the Beetle managed to collect over the years. … Spin-off films seem to be all the rage these days. Between the… Choosing what…
LEGO bricks offer expansive possibilities for imagination to become reality. While constructing one-of-a-kind creations is undeniably fun, it’s a rewarding challenge to adapt a real-life object into a LEGO-scale model, such as a car. We at The News Wheel are big fans of LEGOs–especially when they’re used to honor classic cars of yesteryear. Innovator Vibor Cavor…
2019 Volkswagen Beetle Vincentric recently announced its Best Value in America Awards™, and the Volkswagen Beetle and Passat were among the winners. Learn More: About the Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen’s Vincentric awards The 2019 VW Beetle won the compact category, while the Passat topped the midsize segment. For Volkswagen, hard work has paid off. “We are thrilled…
Imagine this, but older, covered in fake hair, and with eight goofy-looking legs… Photo: Volkswagen It takes a unique perspective to enjoy the art of “so-bad-its-good” cinema. There’s an undeniable appeal in watching movies made with greater ambition than talent. This appeal is often most apparent in the execution of special effects. Even though the…
This whole frame is a lie We’ve seen all the ads from VW promoting its clean diesel engines that are fuel efficient while limiting emissions. Sounds like a win for drivers who want to switch to diesel without polluting the atmosphere, right? Wrong. Remember what your mother used to say: If it sounds too good to…
Photo: Volkswagen Even though COVID-19 vaccines are becoming more widely available across the U.S., there’s still understandable hesitation for some when it comes to going to a crowded dealership to see a new car. That’s where Volkswagen and NBCUniversal come in, with the help of Parks and Rec and Good Girls star Retta. The two…
Learn all about the changes made for the new year in this 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Overview For 2014, Volkswagen has introduced the Beetle R-Line to replace the Beetle Turbo, and with it comes a 10 horsepower increase in power. 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Exterior No one has to tell you what a Volkswagen Beetle looks like,…
Volkswagen vehicles have made names for themselves throughout film and television. As we have progressed through the 21st century, Volkswagen models have made plenty of cameos on our screens over the years, so we decided to take a look at a few of their appearances−specifically, the Beetle and the Type 2 Bus. [wptab name=”Little Miss…
The LEGO® Company has released many official replicas of popular vehicles, like the MINI Cooper and VW Beetle. For every one of these collector’s sets that gets released, however, there are a dozen other models that likely won’t ever make it to shelves. That’s why the LEGO Ideas forums are filled with gearheads’ interpretations of their favorite…
The 2015 Volkswagen Golf family, left to right: the Golf TSI, GTI, and TDI Awards-season has been kind to the Golf. First, Yahoo Autos gave their Car of the Year Award to the GTI. Then, a week later, Green Car Reports bestowed their Best Car to Buy title upon the rest of the Golf family….
Word to Santa Claus: cars are a lot less messy and more powerful than wimpy reindeer As eco-friendly as using reindeer to transport you around the world may be, flying mammals just don’t cut it. It’s the 21st century and it’s time Santa Claus replaced his team of magical reindeer with dependable, practical automobiles. To…
It’s hard to believe that, over the past century, automobiles have evolved from newfangled contraptions into an inseverable aspect of our daily lives. The concurrent advancement of motion pictures led to the visual chronicling of humanity’s love affair with automobiles through numerous films that depict cars (and our relationship with them) in insightful ways. While everyone has their favorite…
2018 Buick Cascada at the Chicago Auto Show Photo: The News Wheel Searching for a used vehicle that is no longer in production? Many automakers have discontinued their once-famous models as consumer preferences and industry trends turn toward a different direction. Luckily, you can still find these popular discontinued cars at used-car dealerships and pre-owned…
The newly unveiled Golf R After having spent too much time in Kialand with the babbling photographer, Marci and I felt rushed. Plus it was nearly three o’clock and our stomachs were grumbling for overpriced Cobo food, so we didn’t spend as much time looking at the people’s cars as we would have liked. There was even…
In professional wrestling, every legendary rivalry must come to a satisfying resolution.… Spin-off films seem to be all the rage these days. Between the… The most famous movement in John Cena’s professional wrestling arsenal is arguably… John Cena, a man who no one can see, is squaring off… John Cena, a man who is very…
Transformers television shows have existed since the first iteration of the franchise debuted back in 1984. However, the Autobots and Decipticons are now preparing to enter a whole new media domain: streaming. Industry reports indicate that a new Transformers show will be making its way to Netflix next year. A Look Into Transformers Lore: What…
The 2014 Chicago Auto Show opened its doors today to the press, so we got to see a lot of big reveals—and a dancing hamster to boot. I spent so much time running from one conference to the next for social posting that I hardly had time to take any of it in. As I…
Cars play an important role of moving the plot along in Riverdale Photo: Warner Bros. Television, 2017 Archie comics have been around forever. I remember being ten years old and begging my parents for a copy of Jughead’s Double Digest as we waited in line at the grocery store. But the CW’s version of Archie…
Imagine this little VW driving straight down a flight of stairs while being pursued by secret agents… Photo: nakhon100 via CC For almost as long as movies have existed, there has also existed that most beloved of cinematic cliches: the car chase. The weird and wonderful world of motion pictures has no shortage of them,…
This colorful concept illustration teases the newly-refreshed Tiguan Photo: Volkswagen When it comes to modern Volkswagen vehicles, few are as beloved as the Tiguan. This versatile SUV has been VW’s top seller for years, with no fewer than 6 million examples produced since its inception in 2007. In an effort to continue the Tiguan’s success…
Spike Feresten, whose “Car Matchmaker” returns for a third season on Esquire this Wednesday night Although he hosted Talkshow with Spike Feresten for three years on Fox, Spike Feresten made his biggest contributions to the entertainment industry while working behind the camera. As a television comedy writer, Spike has few equals, with a resume that…
If you’re a fan of the long-running Transformers franchise, the heroic Bumblebee… Transformers television shows have existed since the first iteration of the franchise… Last weekend, Barrett-Jackson held its annual auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Among the… In 2009, the Chevrolet Camaro made its triumphant return to the automotive… Spin-off films seem to be all the…
It was incredibly hot at the Cancun, Mexico airport, as the mid-day sun turned every paved area into a skillet and tested the resolve of every air conditioning unit. Red-faced tourists stood in a long line up to a shoulder-high counter, behind which stood a team of blank-faced employees methodically working their ways through both…
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Today is the only Friday the 13th of the year, so if you haven’t started your Jason movie marathon yet, you’d better hurry and fire up the VCR—it’s going to be 244 days before we’re blessed with another one! For the uninitiated, Friday the 13th is a horror film franchise based around the (morally suspect)…
1975 Volkswagen Golf Photo: Volkswagen AG via CC Volkswagen first introduced the Golf in 1974 as a modern alternative for the Beetle with a funky hatchback style that gave consumers a more conservative option for a compact car. While it’s been known by a variety of names, the popularity of this hatchback has stuck. Awards…
A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt, and thought to myself, “Wow! This electric car stuff is really awesome! I should really buy a Volt!” However, then I thought, “I wonder what other electric cars there are.” This is the result: A list of all the mainstream electric vehicles–that is,…
The slick new ID. Crozz electric concept from VW Photo: Volkswagen With 2020 just beginning, the year’s first major auto shows are kicking off around the world. Over the last few days, Auto Expo 2020 in India has unveiled a number of weird and wonderful vehicles from industry leaders. Many of these new cars are…
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