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The 2016 Formula One season officially begins on March 20th when F1 drivers are scheduled to navigate their racecars around Albert Park for the Australian Grand Prix. The Mercedes teams, in particularly Lewis Hamilton, dominated last season, as Hamilton easily won his third Formula One World Championship. Besides driving for Mercedes, Hamilton also owns an…
This picture is far more attractive than the movie itself Photo: pixnio via CC In previous articles for The News Wheel, I’ve expended brain cells and typing power in equal measure to bring you reviews of several horrible rip-offs of Pixar’s Cars. There are a surprising number of these films out there, and each of…
Death Race 2050, the reboot of Roger Corman’s cult classic Death Race 2000, hits Blu-ray and VOD this Tuesday. Starring Malcom McDowell (A Clockwork Orange), Manu Bennett (Arrow), Marci Miller (Days of Our Lives), and Yancy Butler (Witchblade), Death Race 2050 modernizes the original’s premise of a dystopian future where the highest form of entertainment…
Just as cars are essential to our real lives, they are important for fictional characters as well. Whether they are symbols or simply a setting for a scene, these vehicles act as plot devices that drive musicals forward. In this series, we’ll take a look at some live and movie musicals where cars steer the…
Somehow, the Stig is even more mysterious as a LEGO car Photo:Top Gear/Disney/LEGO The Stig is undeniably the world’s most famous test driver. With his iconic white racing suit and helmet concealing his enigmatic identity, the Stig has a recognizable look that is easily translated across several different mediums. Still, Top Gear fans may have never…
Harrison Ford as Bob Falfa in American Graffiti Photo: Universal Pictures As soon as you finish watching American Graffiti, there is a lingering question….who is the blonde in the white T-bird? Sadly, the question is never answered, and that leaves this viewer a little disappointed. But, at least we can rest easier knowing it is the…
There are many entertaining shows on Netflix for adults who love seeing cars in action and learning about how to customize them, but many of these shows are either uninteresting or inappropriate for young viewers. Luckily, the digital streaming service has many titles in its kid-friendly library that will please children who love cartoons and…
The Fast & Furious film franchise is filled with iconic automobiles. Still, none… Next to his music, Elvis Presley was also known for… Elvis’ 1955 pink Cadillac Fleetwood 60 recently took a 4,400-mile trip from… August 16 marks the 37th anniversary of the all-too-soon demise of “the…
2022 Hyundai Veloster N at the track, where is where you should be doing your speeding. Photo: Hyundai Most people have heard that certain car colors, such as red, can raise insurance premiums because they are more eye-catching and associated with speed. But how does the car model you drive affect the likelihood of getting…
Fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. has yet to win a Sprint Cup race in 2016 Photo: © Parker Anderson Just as outstanding basketball players sometimes have their numbers retired with the promise the team for which they played will never let another athlete wear those digits, from time to time racecar drivers do the same type…
Is everyone taking pictures of Steven Tyler or the car? 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…
As the debate rages regarding the future of physical media, my mind… Love all things automotive? Check out these car-related movies and television shows… Each month, Vehicular Viewing rounds up the most notable streaming titles for… “Synecdoche, New York” isn’t just a reflection of the human experience; it also features a few Chevrolet vehicles you…
The Sauber and Renault Formula One teams have unveiled their 2018 season challengers, the C37 and the RS-18, respectively. Both teams will have high hopes for the upcoming championship. Sauber, firmly the last-place team in 2017, reintroduced Alfa Romeo to the sport via a new title sponsorship. It hired a new, promising driver and will…
The Godfather is an undeniable masterpiece, but it’s also jam-packed with stunning vintage cars that enhance each and every frame they grace.… In a previous “weird old car shorts” review for The News Wheel,… The News Wheel has been undertaking a series of “weird old car… In The News Wheel’s ongoing series of “weird old…
The 2014 Versa Note was one of the 10 Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20,000 The surefire way to the millennial car-buyer’s heart is through technology. In order for a new car to really grab younger buyers, they need to be able to do quite a bit more than their old 1997 Mercury Tracer ever could. It’s…
Photo: The News Wheel There’s much more to driving a car than what you learn in driver’s ed — and I’m not just talking about the wisdom that years of driving experience will bring. We all have habits we’ve picked up from our parents and friends growing up, routines that are outside of the “rules of…
As snow falls from the sky and freezes on the ground, your neighborhood streets are no doubt covered in copious amounts of road salt, melting the ice and turning it into slush that leaves your car with a powdery white residue. No doubt you’ve also seen people (those with money to spare) taking their cars…
Photo: Kelly via Pexels Because black colors absorb heat and white colors reflect it, common intuition says that black cars get hotter in the sun. But what does science have to say about it? Do black cars truly get hotter? As you might have expected, the answer is yes. But you might be surprised to…
Photo: Toyota Using data from its annual auto surveys, Consumer Reports put out its first-ever ranking of the most reliable used cars, and the result is exactly what you’d expect: Toyota at the top, American brands at the bottom. Sometimes, science simply tells us what we already know. CR focused on a sample of about…
Photo: The News Wheel Common car advice says premium gasoline is only beneficial when recommended by the manufacturer. For vehicles that don’t recommend high-octane gas, the tiny boost in power and fuel economy isn’t enough to offset the increase in price, and using the more expensive fuel won’t improve reliability. But over time, more vehicles…
McDonald’s Happy Meals Hot Wheels Toys from 1993 series release Photo: The News Wheel Countless children first became interested in automotive culture and mechanical engineering through toys. And for many kids in the 1980s and ‘90s, their first introduction to vehicles’ appeal was the Hot Wheels cars in McDonald’s Happy Meals. These miniature models have…
Photo: Peter Menzel via CC Lando Norris won the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, and given the comfortable 20-second gap he put over home favorite Max Verstappen, one would be forgiven for forgetting he’d only had a single Formula 1 race victory to his name before then. He drove a confident, controlled race worthy…
Hopefully, Cadillac’s vision of the future is a little less dystopian than the one featured in Blade Runner The Cadillac commercial that generated the most buzz during the 90th Academy Awards on Sunday gave audience members some brief glimpses at the upcoming Cadillac XT4 crossover. Of course, it wasn’t the only ad that Cadillac aired…
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: The Fast Lane Car | YouTube Thanks to the instant torque provided by its electric motors, the Tesla Model S was famous for its initial acceleration and ability to beat even the quickest supercars in 0-60 mph acceleration tests. But the new Tesla Model X SUV doesn’t seem to have the same advantage over…
Everyone had their favorite cartoon in the 1980s that they collected all… Computer-generated animation wasn’t always the dazzling art form it is today. It… Television shows made to sell toys is commonplace now. Having survived the… What if you turned a classic racing video game into an animated… Hanna-Barbera has produced many timeless cartoons over…
Despite being a relatively young automaker, Hyundai has produced nearly 50 concept cars in its short history. Always one to shake things up with some unusual designs, Hyundai’s lineup carries much of the flair that its non-production concept cars are known for. While you may think that some Hyundai concepts like last year’s bizarre Santa Cruz…
Cars Suites Disney World Scott Smith Taking the kids to Disney World is an ideal family vacation. Lucky for you, there is a high-octane place to stay that is perfect for the motor enthusiast. Just like in the 2006 Cars movie and its subsequent sequels, all roads at the Art of Animation Resort point to…
Chinese cartoon movie rips off Disney/Pixar Cars & Cars 2 Photos: Blue MTV (left) & Walt Disney Pictures (right) Disney might not be the most original production company out there, but at least it attempts to hide its mimicry. You know, like turning Michael J. Fox’s Doc Hollywood into a story about a red racecar…
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Flying Greased Lightning : Z1DO4U Just as cars are essential to our real lives, they are important for fictional characters as well. Whether they are symbols or simply a setting for a scene, these vehicles act as plot devices that drive musicals forward. In this series, we’ll take a look at some live and movie…
Photo: Toyota The all-new Toyota GR010 Hybrid won its first-ever race at the 6 Hours of Spa, which marked the debut of the Hypercar class in the World Endurance Championship. The Hypercar class was intended to be slower than the outgoing LMP1 class it replaced, but at times throughout the weekend, it seemed in danger…
Cars Land tips for the perfect day trip, from Rain Blanken, auto enthusiast and Disney Vacation Expert. Racing fans… it’s time to start your engines and head on down to beautiful downtown Radiator Springs. Here, Disney’s Cars characters are brought to life with thrills, food and, of course, shopping. But before you hit the road, use our…
There’s a reason that muscle cars remain a venerated part of automotive history. A truly American creation that defined the culture of baby boomers in the ’60s and ’70s, muscle cars were an automotive legacy that deserves to be preserved. As an archivist of automotive history, publisher CarTech is releasing a new series of books that…
2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series Mustang revealed Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford has a great heritage in motorsport, and it’s been adding to that legacy left and right this year. From the debut of the Mustang in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series to the launch of the quickest Mustang Cobra Jet ever to take to…
Chevy has paired several of its latest crate engines with classic cars and trucks The SEMA Show in Las Vegas is the premier annual event for automakers to show off the best equipment that they have to offer. Like in years past, Chevrolet will be showcasing a set of crate engines at this year’s SEMA…
With a starting price of $35,900, the GR Corolla is a strong competitor to cars like the Subaru WRX STI, Honda Civic Type R, and Volkswagen Golf R… The Chevy Corvette offers a range of power and a style that… Sports cars may seem like an expensive and impractical pick for most… The Bend is…
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…
2Spooky4Wheels Photo: RetroTrailerspot Earlier this week, the world was introduced to the new Ecto-1, the vehicle of choice for the Ghostbusters. Whether in the classic 1959 Cadillac or the new vehicle straight out of the 1980s, the ghostbusting crew use the car to track down poltergeists and ghouls. What would be really interesting to see…
A look into the life of a legendary racer Over the course of his 22-year professional racing career, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has undeniably earned his place among the greats, including his father. However, all good things must eventually come to an end, and at the end of this racing season, Earnhardt Jr. is retiring from…
It’s time to go for a ride on Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters! Photo: Disneyland One of the elements of Disney Parks that make then so memorable–whether in Florida, California, or abroad–is not just the dressed up characters but the uniquely-inspired rides. That’s where the magic comes alive and becomes truly immersive. A new ride opens March 7th…
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…
Photo: Toyota The COVID-19 pandemic is not over, but racing is back in the NASCAR world, and Toyota took no time at all to return to its winning ways — this time with Denny Hamlin at the wheel. Earlier this month, NASCAR released a revised Cup Series schedule featuring a dense assortment of races taking…
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Most automobiles are simply built for utility and convenience; cookie cutter designs take precedence over panache. There are a handful of models, though, that embrace their charisma and exude an attractiveness that appears in our wildest dreams. While romance is a subjective concept, some vehicles are simply more debonair than others. We at The News…
With so many major car manufacturers and tech companies in the self-driving car race, it’s hard to keep up with each one’s progress. Each one has a different proposed release date for their self-driving car contribution. Some manufacturers have modified those proposed release dates based on how fast or slow the technology development and design…
While we assume that most race car drivers are men, there have been several women who excelled behind the wheel since the invention of the automobile. British driver Dorothy Levitt, born in this month 137 years ago, was one of the first and some of her key driving tips hold up even more than a…
Can you tell this is a computer-generated image? Photo: Porsche What do Fortnite and the all-new 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 have in common? Both were built using the Unreal game engine. But while Porsche engineers might build staircases to heaven to get a better vantage point to shoot their enemies while relaxing after work, they…
Lightning McQueen is in danger Photo: Walt Disney/Pixar Studios 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…