This month at the North American International Auto Show, VW excited the crowd with its latest concept, the I.D. Buzz. This electric vehicle isn’t just any old van; its design is very clearly a tribute to the original VW Bus. According to editor Sam Huist, who made it up to Detroit this past weekend, some…
Simultaneously retro and modern, the Volkswagen I.D. Buzz concept will be making… No matter how many problems the modern Volkswagen company might… This month at the North American International Auto Show, VW excited the… Genre: Documentary Directors/Producer: Damon Ristau Publisher: Chassy Media Publication Date: December 13,… The 1960s were the perfect time to…
When 2020 began (that was only just over four months ago, though… Due to the dangers surrounding COVID-19, most car production factories around the… When most car manufacturers take their yet-to-be unveiled vehicles out for a… The current COVID-19 pandemic has affected countless lives and businesses over the… When it comes to modern Volkswagen vehicles,…
This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel may earn a small commission when you click on links and complete qualifying purchases. You can read our full disclaimer here. The classic KONG has provided hours of fun for dogs around the world Photo: Volkswagen If you’re a dog owner, you’re probably…
This whole frame is a lie We’ve seen all the ads from VW promoting its clean diesel engines that are fuel efficient while limiting emissions. Sounds like a win for drivers who want to switch to diesel without polluting the atmosphere, right? Wrong. Remember what your mother used to say: If it sounds too good to…
Volkswagen vehicles have made names for themselves throughout film and television. As we have progressed through the 21st century, Volkswagen models have made plenty of cameos on our screens over the years, so we decided to take a look at a few of their appearances−specifically, the Beetle and the Type 2 Bus. [wptab name=”Little Miss…
Best Road Trip Movies: Little Miss Sunshine Review Photo: Fox Searchlight, YouTube Not all road trip movies are created equal. You have your classic feel-good flicks, your nightmare-inducing horror movies… and then you have Little Miss Sunshine, which is one of those movies you can watch repeatedly and keep finding new things to love. If…
It’s time for another installment of Vehicular Viewing. In this monthly feature, I round up notable car-centric films and TV shows that are new to Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu. Whether you love to geek out over movie vehicles or you just enjoy a good car chase or road-trip flick, you’ve come to the right place….
Even if HondaLink is a good system, it will never be as good as the smartphone tech developed by Apple or Google… A next-generation lithium-ion battery capable of 620 miles of range has been revealed to be due in 2026, followed by solid-state batteries with 900 miles of range… Ford is not alone in raising…
Welcome again to Vehicular Viewing, a monthly feature where I round up the major streaming platforms’ best movies and TV shows for car lovers. Among the titles new on streaming for March 2020, you’ll find a heavy emphasis on the past — and an array of classic rides from around the world. Buying a Used…
Protestors have been making their voices heard worldwide Photo: Taymaz Valley via CC Over the last two weeks, many in the nation have come together in protest of reported police brutality against black individuals following the death of George Floyd. While some automakers are adamantly speaking up in support of the Black Lives Matter movement,…
In professional wrestling, every legendary rivalry must come to a satisfying resolution.… Spin-off films seem to be all the rage these days. Between the… The most famous movement in John Cena’s professional wrestling arsenal is arguably… John Cena, a man who no one can see, is squaring off… John Cena, a man who is very…
The shuttle connects the Vermont Station with various areas west of downtown Indianapolis… When it comes to iconic vehicles, one of the most recognizable is… There’s plenty of excitement surrounding the launch of the new 2022 Chevy… Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors, is now testing a small fleet of fully autonomous vehicles on the…
Due to the dangers surrounding COVID-19, most car production factories around the… GM has recently added its name to a letter provided by the… There has been a lot written about the Environmental Protection Agency, its… The proposed tax plan that House Republicans have just revealed could render… The automotive world got a bit of…
Transformers television shows have existed since the first iteration of the franchise debuted back in 1984. However, the Autobots and Decipticons are now preparing to enter a whole new media domain: streaming. Industry reports indicate that a new Transformers show will be making its way to Netflix next year. A Look Into Transformers Lore: What…
Photo: Volkswagen Volkswagen has been making a huge push for electric vehicles in recent years. Their ID family of electric cars has recently launched to much success, and despite setbacks caused by COVID-19 delays, more EVs are on the way in the coming months and years. However, their method of selling these vehicles to consumers…
This colorful concept illustration teases the newly-refreshed Tiguan Photo: Volkswagen When it comes to modern Volkswagen vehicles, few are as beloved as the Tiguan. This versatile SUV has been VW’s top seller for years, with no fewer than 6 million examples produced since its inception in 2007. In an effort to continue the Tiguan’s success…
Season 10 of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee is officially out on Netflix, and one of the most highly anticipated guests is none other than Ellen DeGeneres. Of course, in true Comedians in Cars fashion, Jerry Seinfeld had to pick out a car that fits Ellen’s personality, so he opted for a 1977 Toyota FJ40…
Volkswagen is expecting to recover and come out on top in 2020 Photo: Volkswagen When 2020 began (that was only just over four months ago, though it seems like years), no one could’ve predicted the profound effect that the coronavirus crisis would have on the world. The auto industry took a massive hit in the…
It was incredibly hot at the Cancun, Mexico airport, as the mid-day sun turned every paved area into a skillet and tested the resolve of every air conditioning unit. Red-faced tourists stood in a long line up to a shoulder-high counter, behind which stood a team of blank-faced employees methodically working their ways through both…
Photo: The News Wheel Do you drive a car with a GDI? Are you aware of the maintenance needs and common problems that GDI engines face? When was the last time it had a carbon cleaning? Do you even know what GDI means? These were all questions that I recently faced regarding my Hyundai Veloster…
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…
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…
We all love our cars… some more than others. That’s why National Name Your Car Day is perfect for us emotionally attached car lovers. Photo: Travis Rigel Lukas Hornung If you’re one of 25% of US car owners, then this article really isn’t for you. You’ve already named your car (source: Nationwide Insurance). For the rest…
When it comes to Hollywood icons, few are as big — pun… When 2020 began (that was only just over four months ago, though… Due to the dangers surrounding COVID-19, most car production factories around the… When most car manufacturers take their yet-to-be unveiled vehicles out for a… The current COVID-19 pandemic has affected countless…
For 2024, the Hyundai lineup includes a pair of advanced electric vehicles… General Motors has announced plans to end production on the Chevrolet Bolt… Michigan’s government is putting together plans for an EV-friendly driving route along… Typically, when you lose power in your home due to a storm… Kia recently introduced its new “Opposites United”…
Photo:Green Lane The European Union has a been having a bit of an air pollution problem, particularly since the VW diesel cheating was revealed. Well, that’s not completely accurate; far closer to say would be that the EU has an air pollution regulation problem, because although it does have laws limiting the emissions vehicles can…
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Today is the only Friday the 13th of the year, so if you haven’t started your Jason movie marathon yet, you’d better hurry and fire up the VCR—it’s going to be 244 days before we’re blessed with another one! For the uninitiated, Friday the 13th is a horror film franchise based around the (morally suspect)…
Staying home for the holidays can be fun. But if you find… Have you ever looked at Santa’s sleigh and thought “Man, that could… Halloween hearse rentals are the single best way to take your decorating game to the next level and seriously creep out your neighbors.… If decorating is still on your holiday to-do…
A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt, and thought to myself, “Wow! This electric car stuff is really awesome! I should really buy a Volt!” However, then I thought, “I wonder what other electric cars there are.” This is the result: A list of all the mainstream electric vehicles–that is,…
The slick new ID. Crozz electric concept from VW Photo: Volkswagen With 2020 just beginning, the year’s first major auto shows are kicking off around the world. Over the last few days, Auto Expo 2020 in India has unveiled a number of weird and wonderful vehicles from industry leaders. Many of these new cars are…
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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