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….
With the Season Four premiere of The Walking Dead on the near horizon, Hyundai has unveiled the winner of its Walking Dead Chop Shop contest—the fierce looking Santa Fe Zombie Survival Machine. Designed by Walking Dead fan Anson Kuo, the Santa Fe Zombie Survival Machine is a heavily modified Santa Fe that has all of…
A Ford F-150 Limited will set you back nearly $68,000 to start Photo: Ford Hours away from the reveal of its next-generation F-150, Ford Motor Company is taking the opportunity to remind you and everyone within the sound of its voice that the F-Series makes a lot of money. Like, a lot a lot of…
Vampires, witches, ghosts, zombies, and… vehicles? As strange as it sounds, there… When we think of scary movies and the monsters that inhabit them,… Horror movies and cars are a pretty natural pairing. While it’s not… There’s nothing more terrifying than a man-eating car going 15… There aren’t a whole lot of good…
To get into the Halloween spirit (or spirits?), Chevrolet today released one of the most ridiculous press releases we at The News Wheel have ever seen—and we’ve seen some pretty strange ones from April Fools Day. In this one, Chevy included three of OnStar’s Halloween monster response calls. They’re all fabricated and horribly acted, but…
Watching horror movies is a traditional pastime during the Halloween season. TV… When it comes to beloved movie monsters, it’s hard to top the… When it comes to effectively scaring an audience, most modern films tend… There are two kinds of scary movie: “actually” scary, and “fun” scary.… Submitted for your approval: a series of…
“Tired” of normal horror movies? Be sure to “tread” carefully! I’m on a “roll”… Photo: Pixabay via CC Watching horror movies is a traditional pastime during the Halloween season. TV screens are populated by such creepy entities as ghosts, zombies, and vampires. But it may shock you to find out that there exists an entire…
Imagine this, but substantially more evil Photo: GPS 56 via CC Vampires, witches, ghosts, zombies, and… vehicles? As strange as it sounds, there exists an entire genre of freaky flicks in which cars, trucks, and other forms of manmade transportation strike back against their drivers. The News Wheel is celebrating Halloween by shedding some much-needed…
Smartphones are attention-grabbers (as we have discussed before). So many people have begun focusing their attention on their phones while walking around that the young people of Germany have come up with their own word for these shambling walkers: smombie (aka smartphone zombie). This phenomenon can be funny when you see someone walk right into…
Admit it, you’d be scared if this truck started following you… Photo: PanzerschreckLeopard via CC When we think of scary movies and the monsters that inhabit them, we usually think of eerie entities like ghosts, vampires, and zombies. But what about vehicles? It may sound like an odd proposition, but the history of cinema has…
Halloween is a fun holiday, full of candy and cool costumes. But… Reflective stickers, referred to as Glow Guards, are now available at Nissan… This Halloween, the usual scary movie monsters are taking a back seat… Over the course of October, The News Wheel has been celebrating the… Halloween hearse rentals are the single best…
Seriously, why don’t people wear their darn seat belts? Photo: Pixabay via CC The act of buckling your seat belt should be the biggest no brainer in the history of automobiles. Despite this, the percentage of people who wear their seat belt is, astoundingly, still not 100. Statistics continue to show a heavily disproportionate amount…
It’s a shame the defunct Pontiac brand didn’t make it out of the Great Recession. After developing a hundred-year legacy of stylish, affordable vehicles, the automaker’s doors were closed by General Motors in 2010. Even though no new Pontiac models are arriving at dealerships anymore, the “zombie” brand still lives on in its recognizable, pointed…
When I was told that I had the opportunity to attend a monster truck show for work, I was… a bit hesitant, to say the least. Having never experienced a monster truck show before, I didn’t really know what to expect, and my expectations weren’t exactly the greatest. But boy, was I wrong. The News Wheel…
Police are advising families to remove stick figure decals, as well as other signs of family life. In what seems like a no-brainer move that should have been made years ago, police are advising drivers nationwide to remove stick figure decals from their car windows. Why? Because criminals, that’s why. Related: Sexy Mario Commercial is…
“Goodie” crates–whether subscription or single-purchase–are a popular, lucrative business these days, bringing fresh products into the hands of new customers. But, most of these services only promote geeky collectibles and organic cuisine, which won’t appeal to many of the “old-fashioned” (in a good way) men you know. Considering how difficult it is to find good…
Along the bank of the Mad River, classic car enthusiasts from throughout Southwest Ohio — as well as Kentucky and Indiana — gathered for the 2018 Dayton British Car Day on Saturday, Aug. 4. Eastwood MetroPark hosted hundreds of vintage British-brand cars in 30 classes, ranging in production years from the care-free ’50s to the…
Monster trucks are titans in the motorsport world these days, but how did they originate? For the past few decades, monster trucks have been entertaining the masses, crushing other vehicles, and taking dirt jumps to the extreme. These gargantuan vehicles have become known for their over-sized tires, customized bodies, and freestyle tricks—but monster trucks weren’t always what they are…
Children all have one speed setting: fast. Their entertainment is fast, their… A new $175 million General Motors plant in Brookville, Ohio, will build… Whether you’re planning a fun night out on the town with your… This weekend, February 22nd -25th, the Dayton Auto Show takes over the… On the national evening news, updates about…
Monster truck shows might seem intimidating for those who have never attended one You’ve probably seen advertisements for monster truck shows on television, but unless your dad took you to a show when you were young, you’re probably not too familiar with monster trucks. These highly-customized vehicles with over-sized tires have a reputation for their…
The Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 is one of the most complex trucks in… Many people have already designed their ideal zombie-fighting vehicle, but have you… Preamble: In the following blog about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1977 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U1300,…
Monster Jam motorsport events feature a cast of gargantuan, creatively themed monster trucks sporting elaborate designs, from the classic Grave Digger to the over-the-top Zombie. Among those attention-grabbing entrants is Raminator. As its name — and the massive, 3D logo across its body — suggests, the Raminator monster truck proudly touts the performance legacy of…
A bike so nice, it still looks great during the Apocalypse! One week has passed since the opening day of Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. The sixth movie in the series is also said to be the final Resident Evil film. At least until the studios decide to make Resident Evil 7: The Quest for More…
Zombie, the monster truck currently driven by Bari Musawwir Although monster truck racing may have begun with a “country boy” reputation, the high-power motorsport is starting to cross boundaries and break stereotypes thanks to the efforts of people like Bari Musawwir. The first African-American monster truck driver, Bari didn’t grow up in motorsports but instead approached it after…
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Very few movies from the last few decades have had the lasting… From the sporty Mustang to the distinguished Crown Victoria, Ford vehicles have… Remember that classic moment in Jurassic Park when the T-Rex is chasing… Rocket League, the rocket-powered car soccer video game—yes, it is as crazy… One of the most famous sequences featured…
Many people have already designed their ideal zombie-fighting vehicle, but have you considered what you would drive to survive a dinosaur attack? One of this year’s biggest anticipated blockbusters has a suggestion for you. According to Jurassic World, the best way to escape from the claws of rampaging reptiles is to drive a Mercedes-Benz. Based…
So far this year, the 2016 Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series has been through Nashville, Tulsa, Louisville, and Milwaukee. This season has been full of exciting moments, especially for Zombie truck driver Bari Musawwir. In an exclusive interview with The News Wheel, Musawwir told us about his team’s highlights this month. “Definitely sweeping two out of…
Searching for a used vehicle that is no longer in production? Many… Say goodbye to another car nameplate: the Buick Regal. According to Buick,… American automakers have been discontinuing cars left and right over the past… The long-anticipated fate of the Chevy City Express commercial van has finally… Chrysler’s lineup is pretty small now, focusing…
[Left to Right] The News Wheel staff writer Vicki Widmar, editors Samuel Huist & Caitlin Moran, and senior editor Aaron Widmar (not pictured) attend the Dayton Monster Jam show on January 29th This past weekend, Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series stopped in Dayton, Ohio, on its East Coast tour, which already has been through…
Were you over here thinking that Jay Leno was the hackiest and most untalented comedian on the planet to own a super-rare Ford GT? It’s a logical enough thought process; after all, who could possibly be less funny and more insufferable than the man who built a decades-long, multi-million-dollar career out of one bulbous chin…
Whether you love spotting and identifying vehicles on screen or you just want to watch a great chase scene, you’ll find plenty to enjoy on the major streaming services in November. From horror and action to comedy and documentaries, these newly streaming movies and TV shows put the focus right where you want it: on…
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