Hyundai Honored for Prioritizing Veterans
Underlining Hyundai’s efforts to recruit and hire veterans, the automaker was recently honored as a 2020 Military Friendly Employer by VIQTORY. Hyundai was one of only 290 businesses to earn the honor from VIQTORY, a veteran-owned operation that helps military members transition to the civilian workforce. Hyundai operates a variety of programs to attract, employ, […]
Charity Car Show in Connecticut Gives Back to Veterans
Danbury will be hosting a charity car show in Connecticut on Sunday, April 28. The initial War Memorial Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show expects to fill Rogers Park with 300-400 cars. Learn More: About the communities in New York and Connecticut Each vehicle entry costs $20, which will go toward renovating the Danbury War Memorial. […]
GMC Helps Reunite Army Veteran with the Medic Who Saved His Life
GMC celebrated Veterans Day by helping two heroes reunite for the first time since their military service
Like in years past, numerous automakers launched television spots centered on the brave men and women who serve this country for Veterans Day this past weekend. Indeed, GMC routinely creates unique advertisements to celebrate the bravery of veterans during this time of year. However, this year’s advertisement from GMC is a little different. The American automaker recently reunited […]
New Ram Commercial Stars an Actual WWII Veteran
Earlier this year, Ram introduced its latest marketing campaign, titled “Long Live.” The various advertisements that make up the campaign are designed to showcase the benefits Ram trucks can provide to a wide variety of drivers. For the latest addition to the “Long Live” campaign, Ram decided to focus on a very resolute and brave group […]
Ford Fund Gives $25,000 to Veteran Causes on NBC’s ‘GIVE’
Ford Motor Company Fund and NBC’s GIVE teamed up for a special episode on Saturday that saw the automaker’s philanthropic arm awarding $15,000 to the Armed Services Arts Partnership and $10,000 to Bunker Labs DC. Ford’s Newest SUV: 2017 Ford Escape offers versatility and style for the small family In the episode, Ford Fund President […]
Jay Leno Spotlights 57 Chevy Built by Father and Son Team of US Veterans
There are two things we’ve come to expect from the show Jay Leno’s Garage: famous cars and famous people. Whether he is racing a Jet Dragster or checking out the car collections of fellow comics like Jeff Dunham or Joe Rogan, host Jay Leno tends to feature vehicles or people that are unique or recognizable. […]
Ford Donates Eight Flex Utility Vehicles to Disabled American Veterans Network
Ford announced on Monday that it will donate eight of its Flex utility vehicles to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Transportation Network, upping the number of vehicles that the automaker has contributed to the organization over the past two decades to 207. “These heroic men and women are a powerful inspiration for Americans of all […]
GM and Detroit Tigers Host Career Expo for US Veterans at Comerica Park
General Motors frequently partners with its hometown baseball team, the Detroit Tigers, for promotional endeavors—like the Chevrolet Fountain in centerfield, which prominently features a new Camaro SS and Colorado pickup this season. Last week, though, the automaker and MLB team joined forces to do something special for the community. On Friday, GM partnered with the […]
GM Military Discount for All US Veterans and Their Spouses Expanded Through July 8
Today General Motors announced that in honor of Independence Day, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC will all be expanding their military discount programs through July 8, 2016. All 21 million US military veterans and their spouses are eligible for the savings. “Making sure all veterans can take advantage of our military discount throughout the Independence Day […]
Two Wounded Veterans Go Skydiving in GMC’s #enlistme 360 Video
As Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day weekend both come to a close, GMC has released two new videos that are part of the automotive brand’s #enlistme campaign for injured veterans. The program has been raising money and awareness for Building for America’s Bravest, a group that seeks to build 200 smart homes for disabled […]
Nissan Gives Veterans Ultimate Outdoor Experiences
Nissan is proud of its endeavors that support veterans. The brand has a long history of involvement with the Wounded Warrior Project, including the crowdsourced Project Titan truck makeover. Recently, the brand has teamed up with the Bonnier Corporation, which owns several special-interest magazines like Field & Stream, to give veterans rewards that they deserve in […]
Remembering 3 NASCAR Veterans on World Cancer Day Who Lost Their Cancer Battles
In observance of World Cancer Day, February 4th, The News Wheel decided to pay respect and honor the lives of three NASCAR veterans who achieved so much in their careers, but unfortunately were taken away by cancer from their family, friends, and fans too early. Here are three dearly missed NASCAR greats: Fuel For Thought: What exactly […]
GMC Launches #enlistme Campaign for Injured Veterans
To help commemorate Veterans Day and celebrate the men and women who have given so much for their country, GMC is teaming with the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and its Building for America’s Bravest program to help raise funds for veterans through a new social media campaign. The #enlistme campaign asks that GMC’s […]
GM Earns MVAA Award for Veteran Employment
General Motors was named a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, marking the first time in the organization’s history that the distinction has been bestowed upon an automaker. MVAA singled out GM for its efforts in hiring and training military veterans, which are well-publicized and quite effective. “The Veteran-Friendly Employer program recognizes […]
GM Helps Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans Prepare for Marathon
This past Sunday was the 36th annual Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon, and to help the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans get ready for the race, General Motors put on a technical workshop the day prior with the help of students from the Michigan Technological University. “This team is truly an inspiration to us, […]
Kia Providing Sedona Minivans to Transport Veterans to Vietnam Memorial
Run For The Wall is a 10-day cross-country motorcycle journey in which US military veterans ride on three separate routes from California to the Vietnam War Memorial, visiting veterans’ hospitals, schools, and memorials along the way. Kia Motors America is supporting the mission by providing fuel stops along the way, 2015 Sedona minivans to transport […]