Wait a minute…something is missing from the front of this car!!! Oldsmobile has the most intriguing story behind its logo compared to any other auto brand. It’s tied heavily to the company’s history, its innovations, and its last-minute attempt at rebirth. The defunct automaker’s 100-year legacy can be traced through its drastically-changing logos. However, all traces of the…
You know what’s fun? Electric car history. For example, did you know that Oldsmobile, the long-time General Motors brand founded in 1897, almost staked its existence just on electric vehicles? More GM History: Do you know the history of the Chevy Colorado? The Olds Motor Vehicle Company kicked off in August, 1897, as founder Ransom…
The year 2016 was an awful one in many ways, but it was fairly notable when it comes to celebrities and their exotic cars. From rap legend Snoop Dogg honoring retired NBA player Kobe Bryant with a custom 1967 Pontiac Parisienne, to NFL quarterback Cam Newton adding gold-plating to his 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Cutlass, this…
This shiny Rocket Car was made from an old amusement park ride Up until 1969, you could visit the Euclid Beach Amusement Park and climb aboard its swinging space rocket ride. Suspended by cables in the front and back of the rocket ship, riders would swing in a circle around a post, with the crisp…
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen via CC When I think of Shane Black’s 2016 throwback buddy cop flick, “The Nice Guys,” a few things immediately come to mind. The first is the terrific banter and chemistry between the film’s lead actors, Russel Crow and Ryan Gosling. The second is the fact that, since it takes place in…
Photo: Wikimedia Commons Touch screens and infotainment systems probably seem like relatively recent automotive innovations — but Buick first integrated them back when the NES was a cutting-edge game console and Top Gun was playing in theaters. Check Out: New Buick models That’s right — in 1986, the Buick Riviera became the first production car…
The Firebird III gas turbine concept car is one of the many historic vehicles on display at the GM Heritage Center Photo: Tino Rossini With its rotating display of fascinating vintage vehicles, the General Motors Heritage Center is a treasure trove for GM car fans and auto history buffs. There’s just one catch: This private…
Check out that beige and brown 1985 Chevy Celebrity Photo: Greg Gjerdingen via CC During my time as an automotive journalist, I’ve come across so many strange vehicle names that I’ve started to lose track. But more recently, I came across quite a unique model: the Chevrolet Celebrity. It was created in 1981 and, unlike…
You may be able to find a Citation in the wild if you look hard enough Photo: Vetatur Fumare via CC I’ve recently been on the lookout for creative, entertaining, or downright oddly named vehicles of the 1980s to write about. During my research, I encountered the Chevrolet Citation, which — as an English major…
Being that today is Halloween, you’re probably expecting to see a lot of zombie-themed cars and trucks out on the road or at trunk-or-treat events. Perhaps you’ll even decorate your vehicle to be an undead defense unit. But October 31st isn’t the only day in the year when you’re going to be surrounded by zombies….
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Scion might not be the most popular brand in America, but it… The Nissan Motor Company typically doesn’t get attention for its seemingly un-creative logo.… Toyota takes a lot of pride in its current logo, even attributing… Greek and Roman mythology has influenced our culture immeasurably. From the names… You see automotive emblems adorning the grilles…
We recently discussed the Chrysler Pentastar logo and its perceived tie to its many divisions–including Plymouth. Known for some unforgettably iconic models over the years, like the Barracuda and Road Runner, the Plymouth brand had its own emblem its models proudly displayed–before its demise in 2001. But what was Plymouth’s logo and where did the…
Cuba has a certain air surrounding that is an odd mixture of excitement, color, and mystery. There is a vitality of life within Cuban culture that is evident even to those who have never been to the country. It is this vitality that is captured in Tom Cotter and Bill Warner’s Cuba’s Car Culture. It’s…
Cuba is full of museum-worthy, old-school cars that will make any car enthusiast drool Photo: Franck Vervial If you want to take a step back into automotive time, then you need to go to Cuba. That’s a rule in the automotive industry. Havana itself is beautiful, with its brightly colored—if slightly dusty—buildings and milling streets,…
Hollywood history is filled to bursting with memorable vehicles that have inspired… Thanks to today’s streaming services, you can tune in to a huge… While pop culture is populated by many amazing vehicles, one of the… It’s not uncommon for a superhero or a super-villain to rely on… With the upcoming release of The Lego…
President Donald J. Trump’s distaste toward Germany’s automotive presence in the United… It’s no secret that America loves Carpool Karaoke on The Late Late Show… From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly… Happy Independence Day, America! Today we celebrate the birth of our country… From Lincoln to Ford, the United States…
Set in the late 70s through the 80s, American Made stars Tom Cruise playing the role of historical figure Barry Seal, a commercial pilot who pursued a double-career as a drug smuggler for Pablo Escobar’s Medellín Cartel and CIA informant who flew on reconnaissance missions over Central America for the ‘Murican goal of “fighting the…
It hasn’t even been 100 days into the new presidency yet, and… From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly… From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly… From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly… Happy Independence Day, America! Today we celebrate…
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…
November ushers in a diverse lineup of new releases on the three major streaming sites. If you’re into cars, here are the movies and TV shows you’ll want to catch next month on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. Seasonal Maintenance Tips: Car service advice for every time of the year As you might guess from…
Dear Car Thief, won’t you be my neighbor? Not my nemesis. Photo: Artotem While his 91st birthday yesterday marks more than 16 years since his death, Fred Rogers still gives us all the feels here at The News Wheel. I remember watching his television series “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” growing up, and its make-believe atmosphere reminded…
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