Why One Direction’s Carpool Karaoke Episode Sucked
It’s no surprise that One Direction has the third most-viewed Carpool Karaoke episode in the segment’s history with well over 100 million views. During their reign on the charts, One Direction’s presence anywhere brought with it incredible hype from their “Directioners.” But here’s the honest truth (sorry to burst your bubble, Directioners) – just because […]
[VIDEO] One Direction Star in New Thai Toyota Vios Commercial
![[VIDEO] One Direction Star in New Thai Toyota Vios Commercial](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F03%2FOne-Direction-Toyota-Vios-commercial.png&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[VIDEO] One Direction Star in New Thai Toyota Vios Commercial")
The lads of One Direction are currently on hiatus, reportedly so that they can spend more time with friends and family, but that hasn’t stopped them from making appearances every now and then to appease devastated fans (and to quell rumors about a split). Recently, the foursome starred in a new Thai commercial for the […]
One Direction’s Honda Civic Commercial a Joyless Affair without Zayn [VIDEO]
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Members of the English-Irish pop group One Direction are appearing in a new commercial for the 2016 Honda Civic, which the automaker is calling “light-hearted,” even though the ad’s conspicuous absence of former member Zayn Malik could more aptly be described as “heartbreaking” and “mournful.” Take a look: In the new 30-second spot, surviving bandmates […]
Win a Customized, Autographed One Direction Honda Civic
In the never-ending battle for the almighty Millennial dollar, car companies have started decorating their vehicles with the imagery of hot young pop stars, much like Steve Buscemi putting on a “Music Band” t-shirt in order to investigate the goings-on at a local high school. This weekend, Chevrolet got things started by slapping photos of […]
[VIDEO] One Direction Drive a Toyota in a Toyota Commercial
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Breaking news: the lads from One Direction are now old enough to drive! Okay, so perhaps that has been true for a few years, but the Anglo-Irish five-piece boy band have now proven their driving skillz to the world by creating a commercial for Toyota in which they (or at least one of them) drive […]
The Best Advice for Becoming a One-Vehicle Family
Are you considering selling your extra vehicles and downsizing to becoming a one-vehicle family? Ever since the lockdown occurred in 2020 and many jobs shifted to fully remote positions, many families have reconsidered the necessity of owning multiple vehicles. Why pay money for an extra car that idles at home most of the time? Here […]
New Honda Sensing 360 System Features Omni-Directional Sensors
Honda aims to achieve zero traffic collision fatalities by 2050
It will be standard equipment on all new Honda and Acura models in the United States by 2030
Replace a Car’s Cabin Air Filter: Step-by-Step Directions & Photos
How to change your vehicle’s climate control system filter yourself in five easy steps
It’s important to trust a professional mechanic to care for your car and keep it running smoothly, but there are some simple maintenance tasks you can save money on by performing yourself. Replacing the cabin air filter, for instance, only takes a couple of minutes and no tools. Need Instructions on Changing an Engine Air […]
Divide Your Car Into Zones For Road Trip Essentials
One of the things helping me to get through the quarantine is dreaming about the future. The day that my family and I can get away on a road trip, whether to visit long-missed family or to a family-friendly destination, is one that makes the uncertainty of today’s world a bit more manageable. Family-friendly Features: […]
Smartdogs are Here to Smack Down Your Smartphone
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and GEICO is raising awareness the way it does best — with a cute advertisement. Legendary Performance: Mazda announces return of the rotary engine Meet the Smartdogs GEICO Insurance has teamed up with The Martin Agency to create a memorable spot, in which four furry enforcers snatch smartphones right […]
Ohio Department of Transportation Wants To Remind Everyone to NOT DO THIS
In Ohio, it is probably safe to say that most of us don’t pay a ton of attention to our Department of Transportation unless to chuckle at some of the slogans that it puts on its message boards or to complain bitterly when something goes wrong. However, ODOT actually has a happy little YouTube page, […]
Study: Even One Connected Car Can Help Prevent Phantom Traffic Jams
It’s an often-repeated claim that with self-driving and connected cars, traffic will get much better. However, generally, this is assumed to only be helpful when all the cars on the road are connected and self-driving. But a new study from the University of Michigan suggests we won’t have to wait until every car is fully […]
Mazda Heads in New Direction with Personnel Changes
Things are soon taking a turn for Mazda as they announce some executive personnel changes, which will go into effect on June 26 after ratification by the shareholders at a general meeting and the approval from the board of directors at a subsequent meeting. Sleek and Powerful: Check out the new 2018 Mazda6 Current CEO […]
Will Cars’ Built-In GPS Systems Put iPhone Navigation Apps Out of Business?
As technology progresses, our vehicles are becoming more and more plugged-in (sometimes literally with electric cars). Technology systems are integrated into our vehicles now, with infotainment, navigation, and even built-in Wi-Fi hotspots. While many of us use iPhone navigation apps like Waze and Google Maps to reach our destination, some experts suggest those apps could […]
Formula One CEO Warns Ferrari: ‘The Fans Come First’
Chase Carey, CEO of Liberty Media and of Formula One, says that that Ferrari will no longer receive preferential treatment as the sport moves forward. Understandably, FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne was not pleased and responded by threatening to quit F1 if Liberty Media’s decisions continued to be at odds with the brand’s interests. The preferential […]
Toyota’s New Self-Driving Car Can See 200 Meters in Every Direction
The Toyota Research Institute (TRI), the automaker’s tech-oriented branch devoted to all things AI and self-driving, unveiled at CES the latest version of its autonomous test vehicle: a Lexus LS 600h L that it calls “Platform 3.0,” after the two versions it showed off last year. The car is equipped with LIDAR, radar, and camera […]
Why Are iPhone Users Downloading Additional Navigation Apps?
If you own an iPhone, you probably know that it comes with a standard navigation app called Maps. You can punch in an address and it’ll take you to your destination. Pretty simple, right? Well, as it turns out, a large number of iPhone users simply aren’t satisfied with the services Apple Maps offers. To […]
Hyundai Reports Increase in SUV Sales in November, Affirming Brand’s New Direction
Last year, despite reporting month after month of record sales, Hyundai officials expressed their concern that the automaker would soon be encountering a problem: Hyundai’s sedan-saturated lineup wouldn’t sustain the company’s success for long, offering little opportunity for sales growth or appeal to consumer interests. Now, as 2017 draws to a close, Hyundai’s fears were […]