GM Donates $100,000 for “Keeping it Green” Project
The General Motors Foundation is making a $100,000 donation to the “Keeping it Green” program, run by New York’s Central Park Conservancy. This marks the second consecutive year that the…
Toyota New Global Architecture Causes More Delays
Toyota New Global Architecture could push Corolla production back Recently, we reported that production of the next-generation 2016 Toyota Prius would be pushed back six months, possibly due to last-minute…
Man Stops Cop in an Unmarked Car, Schools Him at His Own Game
Here’s your latest dose of viral media. Gavin Seim, who is a self-proclaimed “constitutional activist,” recently stopped a cop in an unmarked car in Grant County, Washington, because the cop…
Cars Behind Bars: Prisoners Will Start Building Automobiles
Picture used for representational purposes only. Photo: Chrysler Group You know how numerous convicts around the world have been manufacturing an important product each of us has on the front of…
8 Best Homemade Transformers Costumes on Earth
Yes, the title is a bit dramatic, but we’re talking galaxy-saving robots here, so you’ll forgive my excitement. Since the first live-action Transformers movie* came out in 2007, costumers have…
GM’s LGBT Support Is Reaffirmed
The fight for full equality for all citizens in the United States, including members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community (LGBT), has been long and hard. While there…
EV Sales Increase but the Industry Faces a $6 Trillion Obstacle
Though electric vehicle (EV) sales are gradually increasing, EVs still face a few major hurdles when it comes to mainstream adoption. Besides needing cleaner battery production methods, the industry will…
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Left in Garage as Autonomous Cars Hit the Road
As more and more vehicles become more technologically advanced, the race has been on to create the best safety system. At the most complex, there seem to be two different…
2014 Versa Note Makes KBB's 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000
Kelley Blue Book has determined that, in all likelihood, the 2014 Nissan Versa Note wears sunglasses at night. Why? So it can watch you weave then breathe your story lines,…
Flying Hatchet Smashes Windshield, Teaches Invaluable Lesson
Axes: better than coffee on your morning commute. Photo: Massachusetts State Police Pay Attention, Kids! Two motorists on Route 95 in Topsfield, Massachusetts had a less than ideal driving experience…
'Last Week Tonight' Skewers GM and Mary Barra – TNW
‘Last Week Tonight’ Skewers GM and Mary Barra [VIDEO BELOW] Have you watched HBO’s Last Week Tonight? If you haven’t, you need to fix that problem right away. The news…
OnStar Santa Tracker Is the Ultimate Christmas Spy
The OnStar Santa Tracker will follow Claus around the globe for the sixth year in a row. ©GM General Motors is rolling out the OnStar Santa Tracker for the sixth…
Solar Freakin' Roadways Goal Reached
If you guys missed out on my solar freakin’ roadways post last week, be sure to check it out (or just watch the video at the bottom of this post and let…
Car Dealership Promises Customers Free Atlanta Falcons Season Tickets, Then Runs Out
The NFL is very, very strict about people using their copyrighted logos, so instead we used a picture of a real falcon (which, for all we know, could actually be…
[VIDEO] Train Hits a Watermelon Truck, Spectators Are Worst Heroes Ever
Train hits a watermelon truck, spectators are worst heroes ever I just saw a strange video in which a train hits a watermelon truck (yes, that’s a thing) at a…
Celebrity Rides EXCLUSIVE: Eric Clapton Drives a 1947 Chevy Woody
Musician Eric Clapton with his 1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Wagon It turns out King James isn’t the only superstar driving around Northern Ohio in style: guitar legend Eric Clapton was recently…
Why Are Police Cars Left Idling?
If you walk past a parked police car, especially if it’s in front of a business, it is oftentimes still running. Regardless of how long a police officer’s task outside…
How to Safely Pass Another Vehicle on Back Roads
Photo: Nextvoyage If you’ve ever driven through the countryside, you’ve probably been stuck behind a not-so-energetic car on a two-lane road (or even worse, farming equipment making its way down…
Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Vehicle Officially Named
Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Vehicle A few months ago, we heard rumors that the upcoming Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle would be named “Mirai,” which is derived from the Japanese word…
Man Throws Birthday Party for Year-old Jackson Pothole
Imagine that, in front of your house, lies that assassin of car suspension, a monstrous pothole. You ask the city government to fill it in, but a year later, the…
[VIDEO] Dhoom:3 Features Explosive BMW Motorcycle Stunts
Photo: YRF (Yash Raj Films) Here at The News Wheel, we think there are two things that don’t get enough attention from automotive news sources: motorcycles and Indian cinema. That’s…
Surprising Stats: Do Car Emissions Kill More than Crashes Do?
If car emissions are deadly, you don’t want to spend your time right here! Photo: Rishabh Mishra via CC We just told you how letting your car idle can cause physical…
Toyota’s Jim Lentz Named Industry Leader of the Year
Toyota’s Jim Lentz Every year, at the Automotive Hall of Fame’s Gala, certain key players in the auto industry are given a huge shout out for their contributions that year,…
Cars Behind Bars: Prisoners Will Start Building Automobiles
Picture used for representational purposes only. Photo: Chrysler Group You know how numerous convicts around the world have been manufacturing an important product each of us has on the front of…
Civil Suit Claims CarSense Fired Employee For Not Being Religious Enough
Here’s your daily dose of “is this ridiculousness still happening in the year 2014, seriously”: Joseph Haughey, a former employee of the CarSense dealership in Mount Holly, New Jersey, has…
Memorial Day Discounts and Freebies
Memorial Day Discounts and Freebies Photo: Christie Most of these Memorial Day discounts and freebies are available to every citizen of the United States, but some are available only to…
Production Version IDx Confirmed, 2016 Release a Possibility
Nissan brought both the IDx NISMO and IDx Freeflow Concepts that it rolled out at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this week,…
2015 Sierra All Terrain HD Steps into the Spotlight
The 2015 Sierra HD All Terrain, announced today. Earlier today, GMC introduced the all-new 2015 Sierra All Terrain HD, which will hit dealership lots this summer. The 2015 Sierra All…
4 Car Buying Tips Every Woman Should Know
Remember these tips if you’re a woman buying a car Buying a car is stressful. Not only is it a major financial commitment—and who doesn’t stress about money?—but it is…
#Skeletakeover: Skeletor Has Taken Over Honda's Twitter Account
#Skeletakeover: Skeletor has taken over Honda’s Twitter account and internet shenanigans have ensued In Honda’s latest batch of holiday-themed ads, a host of classic toys ranging from Stretch Armstrong to…
GM Donates $100,000 for “Keeping it Green” Project
The General Motors Foundation is making a $100,000 donation to the “Keeping it Green” program, run by New York’s Central Park Conservancy. This marks the second consecutive year that the…
Mitsubishi Teases Outlander PHEV Concept-S Ahead of Paris Reveal
The fabulous face of the Outlander PHEV Concept-S When it comes to the status of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in the United States, the automaker has been treating prospective American…
British Columbia To Ban Combustion Vehicles by 2040
A smattering of states and countries across the world are working on legislation to cut down on internal-combustion engines, replacing them with electric- or hydrogen-powered vehicles. Now, the Canadian province…
Got $30K? Buy Johnny Cash’s Black 1991 MB 560SEL This Weekend
Johnny Cash’s Black 1991 MB 560SEL How would you feel about driving a Mercedes-Benz? Okay, then how would you feel about driving a Mercedes-Benz driven by one of the greatest…
Idiot Passenger Lights Idiot Driver's Armpit Hair on Fire
Seen here: The result of idiocy Photo Source: Ada County Sheriff’s Office There is a list a mile long that is full of things that you shouldn’t do when you’re…
Reporting on SketchFactor App Leads to Sketchiness
Manhattan-based duo releases SketchFactor app. The all-new SketchFactor app launched on Friday and is available now at iTunes App Store. The SketchFactor app was created by Daniel Herrington and Allison…
Chevy Colorado: 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year
It’s a sad day to wear a Blue Oval. The Chevy Colorado today beat out Ford’s revered and newly restyled F-150 for the coveted 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the…
You Can Still Buy a Factory-New DeLorean
Did you know that you can still buy a factory-new DeLorean? When the DeLorean hit markets in the early ’80s, with its gull-wing doors and overall futuristic appearance, consumers had…
Nissan Adds D-Step Shift Logic to 2015 Models with CVT
2015 Nissan Versa sedan 2015 Nissan Versa Sedan There are certain truths that are understood when it comes to Continuously Variable Transmissions. They are extremely fuel efficient and they’re great…
Kia November Sales Figures Revealed: LeBron Sold Seven Whole K900s
The kid-tested, LeBron-approved Kia K900, which contributed very little to overall Kia November sales Kia November sales figures were announced yesterday, with the automaker’s American sales totaling 44,936 units for…
Go Green: Nimbus e-Car Concept Van is Hippies’ Dream Vehicle
The Nimbus e-Car Concept Van (image courtesy of Eduardo Galvani) What do you get when you cross a Volkswagen Bus with modern, green energy? No, this is not a joke.…
Dad Doing Donuts with His Son in an Old Camaro Gets Arrested on the Spot
In one of the most pathetic abuses of police power exhibited in recent weeks, a dad doing donuts with his son in an old Camaro was arrested almost immediately this…
There's a #GiantLocker in San Fran with a 2014 Rogue Inside – TNW
You may remember a story from the beginning of the year where a giant Amazon box appeared on the streets of Madison, Wisconsin and was later revealed to contain a…
Danica Patrick Can-Am Spyder Sweepstakes
Danica Patrick Can-Am Spyder Sweepstakes If you could pick any Can-Am Spyder to tool around town in, which would it be? Now, picture yourself as an enormously famous and successful…
Consumer Reports Lists 2014 Models with Best and Worst Fuel Economy
The Mitsubishi i SE got the best overall Fuel economy of any hatchback with 116 MPGe Highway. Consumer Reports has unveiled its list of the 2014 models with best and…
31 GM Models Will Be New or Refreshed for 2019-2020
General Motors’ American lineup is poised to undergo a long list of changes over the next couple of model years. A recent analysis by GM Authority estimates that 31 of…
Mazda European Sales Way Ahead of Schedule
The 2014 Maxda CX-5 has been vital for the automaker in their European sales projections According to the latest estimates, Mazda is expecting to beat its sales target for the…
Unveils, Debuts, and Concepts: A List of 2014 Chicago Auto Show Reveals
Nissan Sports Sedan Concept Cadillac Elmiraj Concept These cars are brand-new offerings, some of which have been under wraps until the show. Season Debut Cars These are cars that have…
Pastafarian’s License Won’t Be Renewed Until He Removes Colander from Head
In what is perhaps the most unexpected battle of religious tolerance ever recorded, a Pastafarian’s license will not be renewed in Surrey, British Columbia , because he refuses to remove…
[VIDEO] Chevy Uses Truck Guy Deodorant to Promote the Colorado
Most men love trucks. Most men also love smelling good—or at least not bad. Naturally, Truck Guy Deodorant is the answer to man’s most basic needs. No, really. In the…
