Looking to hit the road for some summer fun? If you’re in the greater Dayton area, consider checking out these Ohio road trips for experiencing the great outdoors. Get Your Vehicle Road-Trip Ready: Choose certified service for your vehicle Ohio Caverns If you’ve only got a day to cut loose and have fun, hop on…
Doug Menkhaus’ “PWR O LUV” 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 parked outside of Dayton, Ohio’s Proto BuildBar As a recent BBC article pointed out, long before anyone in California had ever uttered the term “Silicon Valley,” the nucleus of technological breakthroughs in America was situated in the comparatively quaint city of Dayton, Ohio. In the early part…
Most people in America are still enjoying relatively low gas prices, but the good people of Dayton, Ohio, are being charged nearly $10 a gallon, thanks to some outrageous price gouging apparently committed by Zeus himself. Artist’s rendering The Dayton Daily News reports that a Speedway in Trotwood, Ohio, was struck by lightning last Thursday,…
Earlier this week, a Dayton, Ohio man named Brian Baker created a Facebook event for a super-secret 4/20 concert that was supposed to be going down on the east side of town. The headliner was Limp Bizkit, and the venue was the Sunoco gas station on Wayne Ave and Keowee St (NOT the Sunoco down…
Meet the new boss Photo: Stellantis The Dodge Charger is dead. Long live the Dodge Charger. On Wednesday, Dodge wrapped three days of reveals at its Speed Week event with the unveiling of the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept, the much-anticipated first peek at the muscle brand’s electric future. Thinking About Making a Change: Get a…
Working for The News Wheel means many things. It means I can write about really random things and get paid for it. It means I get to work with an incredible team of people every day. And it means that I can cover random car shows that seem to happen everywhere during the summer. As…
Trending at the tippy-top of Reddit today is a post from r/TIL, entitled TIL drivers in Ohio receive a yellow “scarlet letter” license plate if they have been convicted of a DUI. While the concept of the “scarlet letter” plates may come as a new surprise to some, it’s a 40-year mainstay for Ohioans. The…
Ford Mustang NASCAR Cup race car revealed, set to make on-track debut at Dayton 500 It’s been a long time coming, and now, the Ford Mustang is ready to chase the Cup. Ford has revealed the Mustang NASCAR Cup race car ahead of its debut in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series in 2019. This…
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French Creek Medical owner Tom Wible French Creek Medical, an Avon, Ohio business that delivers physical therapy and chiropractic supplies to the Greater Cleveland area, has been announced as the winner of the very first “City Express to Success” Challenge. The contest, designed by Chevy and Entrepreneur magazine, was created to provide one small business…
After this photo was taken, Austin Dillon went out and got a tattoo on his butt to celebrate his 2018 Daytona 500 victory. Photo: Ashley Rae Dickerson/HHP for Chevy Racing In this year’s Daytona 500, Austin Dillon wasn’t about to bring up the rear … but he did get a tattoo there afterward. Dillon took…
The outside of the Packard Museum on S. Ludlow Street, Dayton The American Packard Museum in Dayton, Ohio is actually a restored dealership formerly named the Citizen’s Motor Car Company which sold for Packard Motor Cars. The showroom floor and garage facility has been turned into a non-profit museum that maintains the original Art Deco style….
Lovesick #24 fans, you’re in luck. Today Chevrolet announced that three-time Daytona 500 winner and recently retired NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon will lead the field to the start of this Sunday’s Daytona 500, driving a new 2017 Camaro ZL1 pace car. “Chevrolet and I have a great history at the Daytona 500 and it’s an…
The Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s equivalent of the Super Bowl. Throughout the years it has seen its fair share of dramatic finishes, intense crashes, and underdog winners. An average of 20 million people watch the “Great American Race” every year, according to CNN. Whether you’re new to the sport or have been a fan for…
Absolute Fitness owner Mike Moorman said it was his dream to own a Ferrari When Mike Moorman began his career as a personal trainer, he drove an ’86 Buick that was close to falling apart and paid a local gym so he could train his clients there. Now, 19 years later, Moorman drives a 2000…
Toledo’s proposal to Marchionne urges Jeep to keep Wrangler production in Ohio In October of last year, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO and HBIC, Sergio Marchionne, freaked everyone in Toledo the hell out by mentioning that, if Jeep were to turn to aluminum for the Wrangler in 2017, he would probably have to move Wrangler…
From left to right: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and Charger Daytona R/T Photo: Stellantis Dodge has done for muscle cars what The Rock could not do for the DC Universe: change the hierarchy of power. On Tuesday, the world got its first glimpse at the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona, an all-electric take on…
NASCAR is an interesting sport that is watched by two main groups of people. The first are diehards that root for their favorite driver, and the second are the thrill-seekers that like to see a good crash. Every safety precaution possible has been taken in NASCAR, but explosive, fiery crashes are inherent to the nature…
It’s no secret that America depends on semi trucks to get a lot of goods where they belong fairly quickly. When they get into accidents, however, the roads can become covered with some truly bewildering things, from bees, to milk, to pigs, to cheese (which no one should ever eat). Last week, comic books joined…
On the national evening news, updates about this country’s opioid epidemic are starting to gain airtime as it takes lives in every corner of this land. As residents of Dayton, all of this is old news to most of the editing team at The News Wheel. The causes of the sharp rise in illegal drug…
A year ago, I reached the pinnacle of my journalistic career: publicizing a Limp Bizkit concert that never happened. Allow me to explain… around this time last year, it was announced that rapper 50 Cent was coming to Dayton, Ohio—not for a concert, but to sign bottles of vodka at a nearby liquor store. This…
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…
This weekend, February 22nd -25th, the Dayton Auto Show takes over the… If you live in or around Dayton, Ohio, you should head to… The 2017 Dayton Auto Show kicked off on February 23rd and will… Nestled in between Cincinnati and Columbus is the Gem City of Dayton,… As someone who spends most of her…
Rob Smith brought his 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona back to life after 35 years Today, TV stations around the world are full of shows that highlight car-hunting enthusiasts discovering rare classics in the oddest of circumstances. But what if you were the person that discovered you had a rare car right under your nose? This…
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…
Can you build cars with all the colors of the wind? Photo: Jondaar_1/Flickr Designing and creating electric and hybrid vehicles is only the beginning of what automakers can do to practice sustainability. Sometimes, it’s even more important for automotive brands to look at how efficient their manufacturing plants and business centers are. Working toward a goal…
The holiday season often brings with it cold weather, which makes the safety and warmth of our cars difficult to leave. Luckily, there are several places across the state of Ohio where you can experience the holiday season and extravagant light displays without leaving the comfort of your heated car seats. Perfect for Family-Friendly Holiday…
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…
Photo: Pixabay Whether you’re planning a fun night out on the town with your adult friends or seeking a more family-friendly celebration, Ohio has an array of New Year’s events to choose from as we all ring in 2020. Here are just a few festivities worth the drive. Finance-Savvy: Signs that you have a good…
[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…
The 2016 Chevy Malibu at the Dayton Auto Show It’s the middle of car show season, and as a Dayton, Ohio-based publication, there is one in particular that is near and dear to our hearts: the Dayton Auto Show. The event already promises to be an interesting one, especially for Cincinnati Bengals fans—the Ben-Gals, Bengals…
The Northwest Ohio Wind Farm will help power General Motors’ Ohio and Indiana plants with renewable energy Plans have been finalized for two new wind farms in Ohio and Illinois to provide 20% of General Motors’ electricity. GM’s operations in Ohio and Indiana will be connected to the wind farms and run on 100% renewable…
For GM, receiving clean energy is a “breeze” Photo: Jondaar_1/Flickr One of the many ways that General Motors is working toward the fossil-free future it hopes to achieve by 2050 is the use of wind energy. Several GM facilities are already powered by local wind farms. The latest wind farm to power GM’s operations is…
Have you thought about investing in an electric car yet? If you’re like one of numerous drivers across the United States, you’ve noticed the inevitable trend toward electric vehicles (EVs). But, it’s hard to buy into such a change without getting to learn about and test the technology first-hand. The average car buyer doesn’t get…
This is Kurt Busch’s first Daytona 500 victory after finishing runner-up multiple times in the past Photo: Nigel Kinrade for Ford Performance Although Kurt Busch is a former champion of the NASCAR Cup Series, he might be best known for being Kyle Busch’s older brother, but the elder Busch managed to steal the spotlight away…
Many states in the U.S. require vehicles to have a front license plate. Some states are considering revising this policy, however — Ohio is one of them. Details on the new proposal If you live in the Buckeye State, soon you might not need a front license plate on your vehicle. Ohio’s House of Representatives…
Honda executive Tom Shoupe speaks at the opening of a CNG filling station in Marysville, Ohio Honda announced today the opening of its very first public Compressed Natural Gas fueling station in North America. The CNG station is located on the automaker’s campus in Marysville, Ohio. The fully automated station has been designed, constructed, and…
Adopting an animal from your local shelter has its own set of rewards, but for those in Dayton, Ohio, there are a few added perks. The Humane Society of Greater Dayton — the area’s largest no-kill shelter — is holding quite the contest this year. From now through December 13, you can purchase a raffle ticket…
The BMW X5 was the vehicle that British car thieves wanted above all others Tracker, a United Kingdom-based vehicle tracking and recovery organization, recovered more than £11.5 million worth of vehicles last year. Therefore, the team at tracker obviously has some insight into which cars are stolen the most in the UK. According to Tracker’s findings,…
The rumored Type R version of the NSX likely would not feature the same hybrid powertrain as the standard NSX NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick may have bid $1.2 million for the right to purchase the first 2017 Acura NSX at this past January’s Barrett-Jackson Auction, but he may have to dish out even more…
We’re well into the third day of the Round of 16, and it’s time for Germany and Algeria to meet at Estadio Beira-Rio in the town of Porto Algere. The winner of this match will go onto the quarter finals to face the winner of the earlier France-Nigeria game. The Germans might have superstars like…
The wrecked Lamborghini Miura is dropped into the bottom of a ravine Photo: Paramount Pictures What would you say is the coolest car of all time? According to Top Gear Magazine‘s weigh-in on the subject, it’s easily the Lamborghini Miura, and we have to agree. The love affair with Lamborghini‘s flagship model–regarded as the first…
This week, Google marked its 20th birthday, and to celebrate it announced a partnership with the largest automotive alliance in the world (with a long name to match). Of course, we’re talking about the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance that won the world vehicle sales crown in 2017 and is looking to defend its title in 2018. This…
When buying a used car, it’s crucial that you check its vehicle history report before sealing the deal. That account can tell you a lot of secrets about the vehicle that simply looking at the car itself wouldn’t reveal, such as accident history, flood damage, or title issues. Where do companies like CARFAX and AutoCheck get their…
2017 Dodge Charger RT Even countries that speak the same language can face a serious language barrier, and if you’re headed to Britain, you might want to brush up on some automotive terms so that your luggage doesn’t end up sitting out on the curb instead of being stowed securely in the “boot.” (That’s the…
Learning to drive is both an exhilarating prospect and a scary one. But for most Americans, it’s a necessary one. How can you be sure you’re prepared enough to ace the test and then be let loose on the road all by yourself? The smartest way is to learn to drive through a driving school….
Today General Motors announced that five of its vehicles have been recognized with Vincentric 2016 Best Fleet Value in America awards. Vincentric, which measures and analyzes vehicle cost of ownership, began the awards program 11 years ago. During that time, GM has won more Vincentric awards for its vehicles than any other manufacturer. The Vincentric…
Photo: Ford Motor Company A rumor out of the Land Down Under suggests that there may be a twin-turbo V6 offered with the next-generation Ford Ranger. According to Wheels, a source at the Blue Oval’s You Yangs proving ground has confirmed the availability of the 3.0-liter Power Stroke turbo diesel and twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 for the…
The Ram 1500 was named the Fleet Truck of the Year by Automotive Fleet magazine If your business involves a fleet of trucks, then it’s likely you want the best fleet possible. You want trucks that are durable, offer high-quality features, and have a low cost. But what is actually the best truck for your…
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…
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