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VW and Shell Join Forces For Biofuel
When it comes to helping our planet, there seems to be two camps in the automotive world, with one advocating for electric cars, and one group looking to biofuels. The…
Volvo XC40 Earns Five Star Rating from Euro NCAP
After undergoing Euro NCAP safety testing, the Volvo XC40 has earned the distinction of a five-star rating. Now the XC40, the first Volvo to win the European Car of the…
Volvo Trucks President Viral Video Features Daredevil Ad Stunt
A wonderful little byproduct of today’s instant gratification world is the viral video. Short, effective, and memorable, these videos can promote everything from football (on your phone) to the unyielding…
Volt, Model S, F-150 Compete for Greenest Car of the Decade
It used to be that, when you heard the words “green car,” the first thought that came to your mind would likely be the Toyota Prius. That’s not the case…
Volkswagen’s Chattanooga Factory to Build All-New Five-Passenger Atlas
Photo: Volkswagen The Volkswagen Atlas, which seats seven, is getting a sibling. The all-new Atlas, which is designed to seat five passengers, will be manufactured at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga factory. Sharing…
Volkswagen Reveals New Touareg in China
The all-new Volkswagen Touareg Photo: Volkswagen The all-new Volkswagen Touareg made its world debut today in the automaker’s most significant and most expansive market — China. The Touareg has been…
Volkswagen Debuts the I.D. Concept
We’ve been talking about Volkswagen’s shift from diesel fuel to biofuel to electric for a while now, but this week we were finally shown what VW is thinking when it…
Volkswagen Contributes $30,000 to LA Lakers Charity
Today might be known as Giving Tuesday, but Volkswagen of America has been in a giving mood all month. It was announced earlier in November that the American division of…
Volkswagen Coming to Paris with New Concept Car
The Mondial de l’Automobile Paris, more commonly known in English as the Paris Motor Show, is getting ready to kick off on October first. It seems as if Volkswagen is ready…
Virginia Woman Manages to Keep Her Cool WITH 2½-FOOT-LONG SNAKE AT LARGE IN HER CAR
A Virginia woman took this photo after a snake slithered out of her car’s air vent Photo: Lora Goff A 2½-foot-long snake slithers out of your car’s air vent as…
Viktor&Rolf Masterclass is Cadillac House's Newest Event
Earlier this month, luxury fashion house Viktor&Rolf partnered with Visionare to debut a short film and interactive exhibit at Cadillac House. The film pays homage to the entity’s 25th…
[VIDEOS] Look at All These White Dummies in the Hyundai Tucson Commercials
Welcome to Hyundai Test Town. This white-and-blue facility is home to a community of white dummies subjected to testing the latest safety technology from Hyundai. Caricatures of our overly tech-dependent,…
[VIDEO] Toyota’s Father’s Day Campaign Will Make You Cry
THE FEELS!!! Father’s Day is almost upon us, and Toyota is prepared to help thank dads across the nation for being their awesome selves. A new Father’s Day campaign features…
[VIDEO] Toyota Super Bowl Commercial Features Amy Purdy, Muhammad Ali
Amy Purdy shows that anything is possible in this year’s Toyota Super Bowl Commercial It’s less than a week until Super Bowl Sunday, and advertisers are gearing up for what’s…
[VIDEO] Sexist Toyota 86 Commercial is Only for Men
It might only be February, but 2017 is already shaping up to be one of the weirdest years on file. While looking to the future, one might have assumed that…
[VIDEO] Relax and Watch Boulders Blow Up on an Oregon Highway
It has been a stressful week—let’s watch some giant stuff get blown up, shall we? That’s Pretty Rad: Check out Chevy’s Army supertruck, the Colorado ZH2 Aaaah, that’s nice. The…
[VIDEO] Mom and Model Karolina Kurkova Shares Her BMW Story
Supermodel Karolina Kurkova shows off her million dollar smile Photo: BMW via YouTube It’s not uncommon for a female model to promote a certain vehicle or the overall brand. It’s…
[VIDEO] Lightning McQueen Faces “Mid-Size Crisis” in New 'Cars 3' Trailer
More like “KA-chOW” Photo: Walt Disney/Pixar Studios In a movie industry that has become saturated with animated features, one name that has continued to shine through year after year is…
[VIDEO] Hyundai Sonata Design Philosophy Subject of New Commercials
Photo: HyundaiWorldWide Our televisions, radios, and websites are filled with boisterous car advertisements to buy, buy, buy! Understandably, automotive vehicles are a product, and any business’s main intent is to sell…
[Video] First Ford GT Heritage Edition Delivered
As you are likely well aware, the Ford GT supercar is an amazing, absurdly powerful thing. Because of its exorbitant asking price, limited quantities, and scrupulous application process, it’s also…
[VIDEO] Fire-Breathing C6 Corvette Is Dragon on Wheels
Today we stumbled across a video of a fire-breathing C6 Corvette, more menacing than any fire-spitter we’ve seen before. It’s almost like something out of a Transformers movie, except it’s…
[VIDEO] Ellen Spoofs McConaughey Lincoln Ad
Ellen spoofs McConaughey Lincoln ad The saying goes that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. The argument could be made, however, that there is a certain level of flattery…
[VIDEO] Daredevil Shows Off His Motorcycle on a Roller Coaster
Julien Dupont takes his motorcycle on a roller coaster, just for kicks. Motorcycles can be scary to those of us who are used to keeping things on four wheels. But…
[VIDEO] Chevy Improves Guy’s Dating Profile with a Chevy Colorado
Chevy Improves Guy’s Dating Profile with a Chevy Colorado Honesty means everything in a relationship, except when you first start dating and fill your significant other’s head with all kinds…
[VIDEO] Chevy Footlockers Dance Will Change the Way You Think of Auto Shows
The Chevy Footlockers National auto shows are the perfect platform for automakers to reveal all-new cars or concepts that hint at what’s to come in future years. They are also…
[VIDEO] 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Check out the 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. The 2015 Jeep Renegade and its Trailhawk edition were unveiled back in March at Geneva and have…
Vettel Could Face Further Action Over Hamilton Clash
The heated controversy over the clash between Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton at the 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix doesn’t seem to be over yet. The FIA, Formula One’s governing body…
2020 Ford Trend Report Discusses Gender Fluidity, Climate Change
The 2020 Looking Further with Ford Trend Report was released in December Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford released its 2020 Looking Further with Ford Trend Report this month, outlining seven…
Road Trip Pit Stops: 3 Unique Hotels in Alabama
Winston Place Photo: Chris Pruitt If you plan on traveling to Alabama and enjoying the warm sun and beautiful parks, it’s a good idea to book your hotel early so…
Vauxhall Scrappage Allowance Scheme Returns, Offers Up to £2,000
If you are in the market for a new Vauxhall, the return of the automaker’s Scrappage Allowance Scheme and the possibility of getting up to £2,000 toward the purchase of…
NHTSA Might Soon Give GM the Green Light for Steering Wheel-Less AVs
Forging strong partnerships is a key component of any automaker’s success. To this end, GM will collaborate with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to take the steering wheels out…
Vauxhall Runs Their Own “Cash For Clunkers” Program
Do you remember the popular Car Allowance Rebate System from 2009? You might remember it better as the “Cash for Clunkers” program. Old, yet drivable, cars that were inefficient were…
Vauxhall Celebrates 4 Million Astras Built at Ellesmere Port
Vauxhall may have changed hands from General Motors to PSA Group officially at the beginning of August, but its decades-long history remains intact and ongoing. Production of the Vauxhall Astra…
US News Reports You’re Road-Trip Ready in the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Earning a score of 8.5 out of 10, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee easily secures a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s list of “The Best Road Trip Cars”…
US News Names Mazda Best Car Brand
Well, it seems that Mazda has been raking in the awards lately. For starters, you have Strategic Vision awarding the Mazda3 the title of “Most Loved Vehicle,” and a little…
US Justice Department Sues Volkswagen
LIES In a move that surprised no one, the United States Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit against Volkswagen today for its violations of the Clean Air Act and the…
Updates for the 2015 Chevy SS Are, In a Word, Awesome
Pictured: The 2014 Chevy SS The Chevy SS Performance Sedan debuted for the 2014 model year, but that hasn’t stopped the Bowtie Brand from giving us a whole slew of…
UPDATE: Nobody Hurt In Fire That Destroyed Two NASCAR Stock Cars
A trailer carrying two NASCAR Chevy SS racecars, owned by HScott Motorsports, caught fire while traveling on Interstate 20 just one day ago. Nobody was hurt in the blaze, but…
Update: Mystery Machine Driver Who Eluded Police By Abandoning Van Turns Self In to Get Van Back
And she would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren’t for that pesky impound lot. So, remember two weeks ago, when a woman wanted for violating her probation…
UPDATE: California Highway Patrol Dodge Charger Pursuit Police Sedans Begin to Arrive
The Dodge Charger Pursuit is finally on the patrol in California Last July, The News Wheel ran a story about the California Highway Patrol exchanging its older patrol vehicles with…
[UPDATE] British Factory Workers Reject New Pension Negotiation Offer from BMW
So much for negotiations Roughly two months ago, The News Wheel first reported on a series of strikes planned out and organized by workers from three of BMW’s British plants. In…
Update #1: Ryan Tuerck’s Ferrari-Powered Toyota 86
Last month, we brought you the news that professional drifter Ryan Tuerck was working on a crazy project to put a Ferrari F136 V8 engine (the same one in the…
Unwritten Ways Drivers Communicate With Each Other
On the road, it’s not always reckless drivers and road rage. More often than not, you’ll find courteous drivers that will help you out when you need it. There are…
What Does It Involve to Bring a Car to the US?
Photo: The News Wheel Most people drive vehicles that were specifically made and sold for use in the United States. But there are some cases in which importing a car…
University of Michigan Opens Miniature City For Driverless Vehicle Testing
M City was designed to accelerate the growth of autonomous technology Photo: UM News Service via YouTube The University of Michigan’s Mobility Transformation Center estimates that driverless vehicles could save…
Unique Ideas for a Car-Themed Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Looking for wedding ideas? We have some high-octane suggestions… Photo: Selbe Lynn via CC Marriages are about the lifelong union of two souls…weddings are about celebrating the beginning of that…
5 Motivational Podcasts to Accompany Your 2020 Drives
For auto owners, 2020 means 366 more days of driving adventures. Stay focused and committed to achieving your New Year’s goals when you incorporate one or more of these inspiring…
Honda Steering Wheel Concept Controls Everything
Photo: Honda Honda will present a new Augmented Driving Concept at 2020 CES, which aims to “reinvent” the steering wheel, if the dozens of clickbait articles about it are to…
UK Testing of Driverless Cars Coming in January
UK testing of driverless cars will come before US testing of the Google self-driving vehicle Driverless cars have been in the news a lot lately, and for good reason. The…
2017 Buick LaCrosse Overview
The 2017 Buick LaCrosse is a full-size luxury sedan that carries a starting MSRP of $32,065. Redesigned for the 2017 model year, the new Buick LaCrosse features a more attractive…
