Hybrid cars, step aside. Hydrogen fuel cell cars, go home. There’s a new alternative energy ride in town, and this one is certain to give you the morning boost you need. Introducing the MINI Cooper T—the first ever car to run on none other than pure British tea. Demanding, much? It might take you two…
The electric MINI Cooper might be getting ready to say “Auf Wiedersehen” to the United Kingdom It’s hard to imagine an automotive brand that is more connected to the culture of a country than MINI Cooper. MINI has always been an icon for the British automotive industry. However, it would appear that MINI’s relationship to…
A MINI Cooper made for a big adventure Photo: Island Routes Caribbean Adventures When people go on a vacation, especially a vacation to Caribbean islands like Jamaica, they usually want to explore as much of the area as possible. However, that is easier said than done. One of the largest challenges during any vacation is…
MINI Cooper pop video The new MINI Cooper isn’t just a pretty face. It’s also a pop culture icon. Since the MINI Cooper’s humble beginnings, it’s been an iconic ride that would brighten anyone’s day. And now, South Korean four-piece group Girl’s Day have featured the newest MINI Cooper in the video for their new…
The U.K. is undoubtedly electrified to learn that more MINI production is remaining there Earlier this month, workers at BMW’s manufacturing plants in the United Kingdom agreed to a revised pension plan, preventing any further factory strikes from taking place. That’s good news for BMW, especially after it just made up its mind to build the…
The new MINI Hardtop If you have ever wished you could ask a MINI Cooper the meaning of life, here’s your chance! Whether you want to know an actual fact about the redesigned MINI, or just want to pull a Siri (“Siri, what does the fox say?”), you now have the opportunity to get your…
Most automakers have experienced sales declines throughout the majority of the year… When BMW acquired the MINI brand back in 2000, the German automaker… At the beginning of the year, many automotive analysts expected declining sales… MINI sales have been on a rather steady decline for a very… BMW finished off 2017 with a strong…
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…
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The 2016 MINI Convertible (John Cooper Works model pictured) The 2016 MINI Convertible is the newest model to join MINI’s 2016 lineup, but with it, it ushers in an even more exciting John Cooper Works Convertible edition. Both models are reasonably priced in their segments. The all-new MINI Cooper Convertible starts at just $25,950, which…
There’s no denying that the MINI Cooper is one cool car. From its retro looks to its customizability, anyone driving a MINI Cooper automatically gains points for being awesome. But there are always those people who take it too far. This was the case with some clever soul who decided that it would be a…
It’s tough to sell a vehicle whose whole brand identity is about being compact in a market where motorists want large vehicle models When BMW acquired the MINI brand back in 2000, the German automaker decided to give MINI its own set of separate dealerships. Today, there are approximately 127 MINI brand stores. However, in…
Meals on wheels that are technically not real MINI Cooper has a variety of different vehicle models and trims, many of which incorporate elements that you might not expect to find equipped to vehicles. However, the latest special-edition MINI Cooper announced seemed a bit too ridiculous to be real. That’s because it wasn’t. MINI introduced the…
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…
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…
You know the Bronco Sport is cool because goats wanna hang with it Photo: Ford Kelley Blue Book is pretty good at taking that intangible idea of being cool and putting a value on it. KBB’s Coolest Cars list is a trusted standard for measuring the innate coolness of new rides year after year. And…
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…
Photo: All vehicle images above are attributed to their respective OEMs Are you looking for a new car, truck, or SUV in a unique color? Green exterior paint is a great way to stand apart from the abundance of vehicles on the road in gray, silver, black, or white. A few years ago, I predicted…
With both teams coming back from pretty devastating losses, the spotlight is on to see whether England or Uruguay will come out the victors. Both teams scored just one goal in each of their previous matches, although England’s 2-1 loss to Italy was slightly less in-your-face than Uruguay’s 3-1 loss to Costa Rica. The heat…
Next to driving a car, the best way to appreciate one is to build it. As a kid, you don’t have the opportunity to do the former, but LEGO building bricks allowed you to construct whatever vehicle you could imagine. Over the years, many LEGO sets have been released that appeal to both children and…
The new Star Wars movie comes out in December, and we have a whole summer to get hyped up for it. Ever since the first movie trailer came out, the world famous space series has been showing up all over the place. The newest addition is this awesome image from CJ Pony Parts that shows…
Across the pond, the 2020 Ford Escape goes by the name Kuga. The Kuga has at least one thing in common with its kin on the other side of the Atlantic: an affordable starting price point. Ford reveals that the new Ford Kuga will start as low as an on-the-road price of 23,995 pounds (roughly…
He even has his own street in NYC Photo: swikes Everyone who remembers the original Law and Order series on NBC, watched Beauty and the Beast as a child, or had movie nights with their friends to watch Dirty Dancing has a soft spot in their heart for Jerry Orbach. When he passed away in…
It’s hard to believe that, over the past century, automobiles have evolved from newfangled contraptions into an inseverable aspect of our daily lives. The concurrent advancement of motion pictures led to the visual chronicling of humanity’s love affair with automobiles through numerous films that depict cars (and our relationship with them) in insightful ways. While everyone has their favorite…
If you don’t have a set destination in mind for Thanksgiving this year, why not plan a weekend road trip? Here are three East Coast locations worth visiting on your Thanksgiving break if you want to skip the crowds and venture a bit off the beaten path. Seasonal Trips: Fall foliage road trips in Massachusetts…
Welcome to our series, the World Cup of Cars. In this series of articles, we take a look at some of the most popular vehicles from each country competing in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and pit them against each other to see who will be the ultimate winner. We’ll be updating daily, so…
Plug-in vehicles so far have generally all come in the same flavor: small passenger cars with limited electric range. However, this has been at odds with what people at large actually want to buy, which are crossovers. So, as the electric market has matured, automakers are finally, slowly introducing electron power into their ranges of crossovers….
Welcome to our series, the World Cup of Cars. In this series of articles, we take a look at some of the most popular vehicles from each country competing in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and pit them against each other to see who will be the ultimate winner. We’ll be updating daily, so…
You really aren’t supposed to turn right when it says. Global Positioning Systems are great things. It is amazing that, using satellites, a computer can triangulate your position to a great deal of accuracy, and then use that information, plus data about roads, traffic, and speed limits to accurately tell you the best way to…
Since the Oscars, many Americans like me have been trying to catch up and see all of the films nominated for the various awards, if only so you could sound like the smartest person at the coffee pot. Last week, I took a break from artistic indie films and went with a large group to…
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The Nystagmus Test Source: Oregon DoT If you are curious about how a police officer can tell if you’ve had too much to drink and exactly what you can expect from the different types of field sobriety tests, look no further. We’ll explain each test and how it works. Remember to always cooperate with police,…
One of the best things about warm weather is seeing all the classic cars escaping from their winter slumber and traveling to local car cruise-ins. For those who are beginners in the local car show circuit, I’ve already discussed what items you should bring. More important than that, here are some do’s and don’ts of car…
Used vehicle prices peaked in April 2022 with an average of $31,095. The price is now down 12% from that figure… Ford is not alone in raising prices on its newest EVs. General Motors, Lucid, Rivian, and Tesla have all done the same in recent months… Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on, some…
Roundabouts are everywhere in Europe, such as this one in Rijnsburgerweg Photo: Michiel via CC Once in a blue moon, you’ve driven through a modern American housing development or quaint New England town and encountered a rare kind of intersection: a roundabout. This circular intersection is a rarity in the U.S. However, across the Atlantic…
Honda has officially confirmed it will close its factory in Swindon, England,… Toyota has once again added its voice to warnings about the impact… To say the economic future of the United Kingdom is foggy is… Porsche is asking its British customers to sign a contract that commits… In case you missed it, the United…
Porsche has just launched the Porsche Augmented Reality Visualizer App, a new… Nissan’s partnership with Lucasfilm is giving Star Wars fans a lot of… Honda really wants you to know that the all-new 2018 Accord is… Art comes to life through various forms, mediums, and techniques. In that same… When it comes to choosing the ideal…
Police have a difficult job. They often have to deal with people who are uncooperative, who are in the wrong, and who are, very mildly put, not happy. So, it is to your benefit and to the benefit of any police officer you encounter to not do what Ricky Bailey of Swindon, England, did. Bailey…
Our society is all about speed. The faster you can accomplish something, the better. Food service is faster, internet is faster, cars are faster, and children are growing up faster. But, one thing stands in stark contrast to the rapidity of the rest of our life: highway construction. It can take multiple years to repave…
For the third year in a row, Subaru celebrated “National Make a… Subaru is constantly looking for ways to give back to its local… As part of its Love Promise, Subaru has dubbed August as “Subaru… The Cooper Health Sciences campus in Camden is home to Cooper University… You probably know the famous tagline “Love:…
A Tempe, Arizona woman has died following a collision with a self-driving Uber car, which was operating in autonomous mode. The woman, identified as 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg, was struck as she walked her bicycle across the street. The collision is under investigation, but the facts appear to be as follows. On Sunday night, the vehicle,…
General Motors’ decision to idle several of its North American plants is… Once upon a time, in the district of Westonnen in Werl, a… While all new drivers must complete driver’s ed and driving exams to… Although the beginning of 2018 was rather kind to automakers in terms… Though many major OEMs are tweaking their…
The triumvirate of Volvo Cars, the Swedish Transport Administration, and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration has come together for a project that will see real-time road data uploaded to a cloud-based system in order to help other drivers. With further development, car-to-car communication could appear in future Volvo vehicles and allow drivers to avoid costly…
The 2016 Toyota Hilux That’s the question the US government is current asking. It seems that the terrorist organization that calls itself the Islamic State, or ISIS, is using fairly new Toyota Land Cruiser and Hilux trucks as its main transport, as various propaganda videos have shown. Both vehicles are built for the types of…
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