‘Supernatural’ Fan Wins Metallicar Replica at 2019 Comic-Con
Anyone who watches the hit CW show Supernatural knows that Dean Winchester’s Chevy Impala is a member of the family (as well as the family business). Dean’s Baby is with the Winchester brothers through thick and thin, and comes back even when Dean takes out his grief on it with a crowbar following the death […]
‘Supernatural’ Star Jensen Ackles Partners with the Texas Department of Transportation for Distracted Driving PSA
Jensen Ackles is well-known for his role as Dean Winchester on the hit TV show Supernatural. In the show, Dean cruises across America behind the wheel of a classic 1967 Chevrolet Impala, alongside his brother, Sam. While the two brothers might be daredevils on the show, Jensen Ackles is outspoken about the dangers of distracted […]
[QUIZ] Supernatural: How Well Do You Know Dean Winchester’s Chevrolet Impala?
If you’ve ever seen the hit CW show Supernatural, you know that the Impala is more of a character than a car. And just like any other character, the Impala has an important backstory on the show. We decided to put together a little quiz to test your knowledge. Let’s find out how well you know Dean Winchester’s […]
Ranked: Supernatural’s Four Horsemen and Their Steeds
In its 12 seasons on the air, the CW’s longest-running television series, Supernatural, has featured its fair share of classic cars. While the Impala is the show’s most famous car (and by far the most badass), there are a handful of classic rides that remain underrated. When introduced on the show in season five, the […]
Why Supernatural’s 1967 Chevrolet Impala Is a Demon Hunter’s Dream
Saving people. Hunting things. The family business. And what’s a family business without a company car? In Supernatural, a television show that follows two brothers—Sam and Dean—as they hunt demons, consort with awkward angels, and save the world ten times over, that company car is none other than a 1967 Chevrolet Impala. Baby, as Dean […]
Season One Supernatural Impala Found
Any fan of the paranormal TV show Supernatural will tell you that it has a signature vehicle: a 1967 Chevrolet Impala. At the end of season one, the original Impala took a pretty good beating at the hands of a particularly vengeful demon, and it was presumed lost. The Winchester brothers onscreen mourned the cool […]
Why “Supernatural’s” 1967 Impala SS is More Character Than Car
For eight (soon to be nine) seasons, the CW’s Supernatural has filled some of that aching void left by the absences of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel and become a superlative fan favorite. To almost a tee, it follows the precedent set by Joss Whedon’s Buffyverse: follow the CW née WB/UPN model of beautiful […]
Is It More Dangerous to Drive on Friday the 13th?
Of all the prevailing superstitions, the belief that the number 13 is unlucky — or that Friday the 13th is a day of misfortune — is one of the most prevalent. Some people won’t leave the house or close a business deal on the 13th, and others outright avoid everything to do with the number, […]
History of the Chevrolet Impala
The Chevy Impala is among America’s most iconic nameplates. This signature sedan was available for more than 60 years and has a history that spans 10 generations. Safety First: The IIHS says Chevy Equinox is a safe option for teen drivers Creation Although production of the Chevy Impala began in 1956, it was first introduced […]
Celebs and Infiniti Answer Your QX60 Questions
As part of the 2022 Infiniti QX60 reservation program, the luxury automaker is teaming up with the Cameo video service to provide a customized FAQ for interested drivers. And in a first for the auto industry, a panel of celebrity guests are teaming up with Infiniti to help you learn more about the all-new SUV. […]
Killer Car Movies: “The Car: Road to Revenge” (2019)
This Halloween, the usual scary movie monsters are taking a back seat to a cavalcade of creepy cars. Throughout October, The News Wheel has celebrated the best of killer-car cinema. From the scary and eerie to the silly and mind-boggling, we’ve highlighted a wide variety of horror films in which vehicles strike back against their […]
Killer Car Movies: ‘The Hearse’ (1980)
When it comes to effectively scaring an audience, most modern films tend to go for shock and gore. However, there was a time when creepy flicks used atmosphere to gradually build terror. Whether these films were excellent, passable, or so-bad-they’re-good fun, their use of atmosphere over spectacle often produced memorable results. Such is the case […]
Killer Car Movies: Quintin Tarantino’s “Death Proof”
Forget the usual scary movie monsters, because The News Wheel is celebrating Halloween with a look at killer-car cinema. While the so-called “carsploitation” subgenre may seem tacky and ridiculous at first glance, it’s surprising just how many Hollywood legends have dabbled in it, and often to excellent effect. Steven Spielberg started his career with Duel […]
Killer Car Movies: John Carpenter’s “Christine” (1983)
Everyone loves a good scary movie on Halloween. But while most fans of spooky cinema are focused on the usual movie monsters, there exists an entire subgenre of horror that ought not to be forgotten: the killer car movie. The News Wheel is celebrating the month of October by highlighting some of the scariest vehicle-centric […]