Cars You Didn’t Know Were in “Back to the Future”
“Back to the Future” helped make the DeLorean an Icon, but it also showcases tons of beautiful Chevrolet vehicles that set the scene and sell the timeframe.
The Time-Traveling DeLorean from ‘Back to the Future’ Wins Best Car Cameo at the Oscars
While everyone is still in shock over the biggest blunder in the history of award show mix-ups, I’m over here fangirling from the presence of an iconic vehicle at the 89th Annual Academy Awards. During this year’s presentation of the Oscars, the young talent of today starred in short clips that recounted the roles of […]
[Video] Toyota Mirai Revealed in Spectacular Fashion on Back to the Future Day
![[Video] Toyota Mirai Revealed in Spectacular Fashion on <em>Back to the Future</em> Day](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F10%2F2016-Toyota-Mirai.png&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[Video] Toyota Mirai Revealed in Spectacular Fashion on <em>Back to the Future</em> Day")
In case you were unaware, today is October 21, 2015. While for some people that might just be another fall day, for fans of the Back to the Future series, it marks something much more exciting. Today is the exact day to which Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled in the second movie in the series, […]
Can You Beat Our Time in this Toyota/Back to the Future Game?
Back in 1985, we thought that 2015 would be filled with flying cars, hoverboards, and many other magnificent feats of technology. The flying cars might not be here yet, but Toyota’s hydrogen-powered Mirai sedan is almost here, and the automaker is gearing up for its release alongside stars from the Back to the Future series. […]
Toyota Teases Back to the Future-Mirai Mashup
If you’re a child of the ’80s, the date October 21, 2015, likely stands out in your mind. That’s because next Wednesday is the exact date to which Doc Brown and Marty McFly traveled in their time-traveling DeLorean in Back to the Future Part II. The date is doubly important this year because it marks the […]
Is Back to the Future Coming Back to Universal Studios?
Great Scott! We’ve traveled back to 1989, when rumors of a Back to the Future ride at Universal Studios Orlando were floating around. Only this is 2015 instead. 8 years after the original Back to the Future: The Ride was shut down, whispers of a new Back to the Future attraction have begun to emerge. As […]
How Jimmy Carter Nearly Ruined Back to the Future
It’s like the good people of Springfield said: Jimmy Carter truly is history’s greatest monster. Not because of his “malaise speech.” Not because of the “killer rabbit” incident. Not even because of his brother’s awful “Billy Beer”—but because of his anti-speeding stance, which almost sabotaged the making of the greatest time-traveling teen comedy of the […]
Donate to DeLorean Documentary Kickstarter for Awesome Back to the Future Swag
Hard to believe, but when filming wrapped on Back to the Future Part III, the original DeLorean DMC-12 wasn’t taken directly from the set and installed in a permanent display at the Smithsonian. Instead, it was left on the Universal Studios lot, where it deteriorated badly over the years. Finally, in 2010 (25 years after […]
“88 Miles Per Hour” Poster Highlights 88 ‘Back to the Future’ Vehicles
We’re just eight months away from October 21, 2015—the date that Doc Brown, Marty McFly, and Elisabeth Shue (God, can never remember her character’s name…) flew their time-traveling DeLorean to in 1989’s Back to the Future Part II. Although the year 2015 hasn’t yet produced the flying cars or hoverboards we were promised, it has […]
Great Scott, it’s a Back to the Future II DeLorean iPhone 6 Cover!
The 1989 time-traveling sequel Back to the Future Part II predicted that in the year 2015, society (or, at least, the town of Hill Valley) would be enjoying flying cars, hoverboards, and control over the weather. Although none of those prognostications have proven accurate thus far (and frankly, we don’t like the Cubs chances, either), […]
Will Honda Come Back to F1?
RBR team consultant Helmut Marko said he would be flying to Japan for talks with Honda
Kia Gives Back, Donates $1.8M to Students of Color
As you may know, Kia has a history of giving back to its local community as well as nationally to various organizations. The “Accelerate the Good” campaign started years ago and is still running strong, with Kia’s latest charitable endeavor arriving in the form of a $1.8 million donation. Kia’s Going Green: Check out the […]
Wildcat EV Concept Shows Off Buick’s Future
The recently revealed Wildcat EV Concept is more than just a new vehicle — it’s a sneak peek at where the entire Buick lineup will be headed over the next few years. Should You Buy or Lease Your Next Vehicle? What know about the benefits of each option Buick only uses the Wildcat name for […]
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 […]
GM Collabs With PG&E to Reimagine EVs as Backup Power Sources
General Motors and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recently announced that they would collaborate to reimagine how customers could use GM electric vehicles as on-demand power sources when needed. More Chevy EVs: Chevrolet reveals plans for electric Equinox and Blazer “We are really excited about this innovative collaboration with GM. Imagine a future where […]
F-150 Lightning Ford Intelligent Backup Power Gets Solar Energy Option
Running down a list of every rad thing about the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning might take a while. From its super quick acceleration to its huge Mega Power Frunk, it’s not hard to see why Ford’s basically pre-sold its entire first run ahead of its impending spring launch. But of all the features of the […]
Future Chevy EVs to Keep on Your Radar
Chevrolet is broadening its lineup with the addition of more electrified options. The future looks bright for the automaker and for drivers who are looking to go green behind the wheel. Here are a couple of Chevy models, the Bolt EUV and Silverado Electric, you need on your electrified radar. Learn More: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt […]
General Motors Grabs Lithium To Power its Future EVs
The future of the car looks to be electric, and General Motors is doing what it can to secure what it needs for batteries. The company just revealed a new partnership with Controlled Thermal Resources of California for access to American-sourced lithium. Looking For Capability and Power? Check out the updates coming for the 2022 […]