Photo: Unsplash To any bikers out there: Happy National Motorcycle Week! Cheers to the two-wheeled beasts that provide such roaring thrills and a surge of independence. It’s easy for auto drivers to forget that not everyone on the road has the same level of protection that they do while blitzing around town. Every time a biker…
While it’s great to know basic motorcycle terms, those aren’t the only… Year-to-date sales for BMW vehicles are slightly down in the United States.… There’s no need to explain how motorcycles and cars are different, as… When it comes to motorcycles, onlookers look at the two-wheelers… When you think of stereotypical images of…
Just because you play an elf on the big screen doesn’t mean you have to drive like one! While English actor Orlando Bloom might be most-well-known as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit movies, his real-life interests are a bit more…mechanical. Bloom actually has a passion for motorcycles, possessing and riding many BMW…
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…
For almost two decades, Japanese automakers were engaged in a state of informal, unstated mutual restraint, where no car that they produced would have higher than 280 horsepower. There are a few reasons suggested for this, but sources seem to agree that it was mostly about safety. According to The Japan Times, this informal agreement had roots…
Kia has come a long way since 1944 For more than 50 years, Kia has produced millions of vehicles — some of which are still being driven today in places like India, Mexico, Europe, and America. But have you ever wondered how Kia got its start? You probably know the brand is originally from South…
Turtles crossing the road…are they safe from belligerent drivers? Photo: squamatologist via CC Human beings are capable of some dark and demented things, but would people purposefully swerve onto the shoulder of the road—outside their driving path—just to run over a small animal? The idea is appalling to most of us. Mind you, we’re not…
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Have you ever stopped and looked at the Honda logo? Photo: JD Hancock via CC In the imaginative and diverse world of automotive logos, Honda’s isn’t the most unique. Essentially, it is a big “H”—and it’s not a mystery what the letter stands for. It’s like what Superindendent Chalmers said after realizing the “H” badge…
There’s nothing better than rolling out on the open road on your motorcycle—so why not make sure your motorcycle lasts as long as possible? To ensure your bike is in the best condition possible throughout its life, make sure you follow these six motorcycle maintenance tips! Keep your tires properly inflated. When you set off…
What do more of the Transformers transform into? Earlier this summer, I created a list of what many of the robots from the beloved series The Transformers transformed into. Ever since the franchise was founded in 1984, its cast of characters has massively expanded! More Transformers means even more vehicles they transform into. Although our…
One of the most popular and lucrative toys on the market today appeals to both kids and adults: LEGOs®. These plastic building blocks have helped people across the globe unlock their inner builder. While sticking to a boxed set with designated instructions is good for beginners, the real accomplishment comes from straying from the instructions and…
Spike Feresten, whose “Car Matchmaker” returns for a third season on Esquire this Wednesday night Although he hosted Talkshow with Spike Feresten for three years on Fox, Spike Feresten made his biggest contributions to the entertainment industry while working behind the camera. As a television comedy writer, Spike has few equals, with a resume that…
In a previous article for The News Wheel, we highlighted several modern… Let’s face it: Godzilla isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. The Big G… In a previous article on The News Wheel, I shed some light… A while back on The News Wheel, I penned an article discussing… Ah yes, Die Hard. Everyone’s favorite Christmas…
This article is sponsored by CarIndigo. Will Aston Martin soon have new ownership? Photo: Aston Martin Chinese automaker Geely is thinking of buying a stake in British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin. Lawrence Stroll, the Canadian billionaire and part-owner of the Racing Point Formula 1 team, was also in the news recently for injecting $260…
Visit the Honda Heritage Center in Marysville, Ohio At the conclusion of 2014, in the midst of a snow-filled winter, the Honda Assembly Plant in Marysville, Ohio launched an on-site museum dedicated to the legacy of the Japanese brand. Named the Honda Heritage Center, the $35 million facility opened to the public in January, though…
While the majority of casual comic book readers think that the format is limited to just superheroes and pulp fantasy, gearheads know that plenty of titles have been published over the years that depict high-octane thrills in comic book panels. Here’s a list of the 15 most prominent comic books and graphic novels to involve car culture…
Per the BBC, the Department for Transport is currently testing acoustic cameras in the U.K. These “noise cameras” will measure the decibel level of vehicles on public roads. An onboard microphone will detect which vehicles emit excess noise. If it senses that a car or motorcycle is too loud, it will then trigger a camera…
As exciting as the electric vehicle (EV) revolution is, let’s face it — the terminology can get a little confusing. Especially with such similar acronyms like HEV and PHEV (which sound strangely like some newly-discovered disease rather than the cool technology they represent). Electric Vehicle (EV) A vehicle that runs 100% on electricity. This term…
Photo: Chevrolet It’s no secret that the Colorado has been showing its age — so for the latest model year, Chevy gave its mid-size pickup a full refresh. The all-new 2023 Chevrolet Colorado features a Silverado-inspired new look, a more upscale cabin, additional safety tech, and more powerful engine lineup. The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado is…
There’s no need to explain how motorcycles and cars are different, as the answer to that question is very obvious in many regards. However, that doesn’t mean that everyone sees motorcycles the same way, especially if they love their cars. Some might want to have a bike as well as a car, while others might…
Many well-known celebs hail from the Big Apple, but as native New Yorkers, some don’t even have driver’s licenses or have much use for cars thanks to public transportation. With the New York Auto Show soon approaching, I thought it’d be fun to take a look at some famous New Yorkers and their extremely cool…
Photo: Pixabay While it’s unlikely you’ll see a white Christmas in Florida, there are plenty of ways to get into the holiday spirit. Across the entire Sunshine State, you’ll find a variety of drive-thru Christmas light displays to light up your holiday season. The Holiday Fantasy of Lights is open every night from 6-10 p.m. until Jan….
The Jeep Renegade is known as the “starter” model of the Jeep brand. For those gear heads who love the off-roading capability of Jeep, the Renegade might not be the first choice from the American carmaker’s lineup—but this model might become the newest favorite of those of the Harley Davidson ilk. Jeep was the main…
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…
The Criterion Channel streaming service — along with its parent company, the… If you watch all of the films that are based on Saturday… There are times when you want to watch serious, deep movies about… Road trip movies are an important segment of cinema. They capture the… Some road trip movies make you yearn…
An aerial view of BMW’s Incheon Driving Center 대한민국! BMW cut the ribbon on its first Driving Center in Asia today with the grand opening of its $75.5 million USD facility in Incheon, Korea. Among the many highlights is a 2.6-kilometer closed circuit racetrack where drivers will be able to test BMW’s various performance cars…
2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison Overland Journal introduced a new award this year, called the Overland Truck of the Year. The award rates trucks in a variety of categories, including full-size truck, SUV, and adventure motorcycles. The winner in the midsize truck category is the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison. Available Now: 2020 Chevrolet Colorado Five…
It’s finally time for this series to get our hands dirty reviewing what, according to Box Office Mojo, is the highest grossing road trip comedy of all time: Wild Hogs. I don’t think those figures have been adjusted for inflation, but it’s still sad that this movie made a whopping $168,273,550, roughly three times what…
Welcome to Graceland Automobile Museum, Elvis’ personal car collection! Next to his music, Elvis Presley was also known for his impressive collection of cars. Visitors to Graceland in Memphis have the chance of seeing over 15 of his prized vehicles on display in the Graceland Automobile Museum. Address: 3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38116 Directions: The…
It’s every kids’ dream come true Photo: CBS/de Souza Productions We all had our favorite Saturday morning cartoons growing up, some of them inexplicably weirder than others. It seems like anything could pass as television material back in those days, from mice driving motorcycles to killer tomatoes. But one of the most bizarre shows was…
Photo: Honda The popular Honda CR-V compact SUV is back for 2023 with an all-new model. Entering its sixth generation since 1995, it features new styling and larger dimensions. In 2022, the CR-V was the second bestselling SUV and seventh bestselling vehicle overall in the United States. Can the latest improvements push the model even…
Monopoly might not be the perfect board game, but its design and layout make it perfectly customizable. In fact, hundreds upon hundreds of unique editions of the classic board game have been created over the years. For die-hard petrol heads, plenty of unique Monopoly editions exist to satisfy inner auto-racing cravings (in addition to the…
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