[VIDEO] Supra vs. Ferrari 458 Italia: The Heat is On
![[VIDEO] Supra vs. Ferrari 458 Italia: The Heat is On](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F01%2FSupra-vs.-Ferrari-458-Italia.png&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[VIDEO] Supra vs. Ferrari 458 Italia: The Heat is On")
Last week, we came across a video showing a Toyota Supra taking on a Lamborghini and only narrowly losing. Today, we have found a video depicting another Supra against a Ferrari 458 Italia in a spur-of-the-moment drag race that certainly had our pulses racing. Check it out. More from Toyota: 2015 Toyota Highlander Earns a […]
[VIDEO] Supra vs. Lambo: Battle of the Super Fast
![[VIDEO] Supra vs. Lambo: Battle of the Super Fast](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F01%2FSupra-vs.-Lambo.png&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[VIDEO] Supra vs. Lambo: Battle of the Super Fast")
It’s not just any car that can beat the Underground Racing twin-turbo Lamborghini Gallardo. In fact, as That Racing Channel (TRC) found out, the Lambo can pretty much beat anything thrown at it in a tuning battle. TRC tried to race the Lambo against numerous vehicles—including an 1100-hp Porsche—but it wasn’t until they pulled out […]
Ryan Eversley To Race Acura TLX GT in 2015
Shorty after the McLaren-Honda team revealed their new Formula 1 drivers, Acura Motorsports announced that frequent Touring Car race winner Ryan Eversley will be driving the #43 RealTime Racing Acura TLX GT in 2015. Teammate Peter Cunningham will continue to drive the #42 car, which made its debut this year at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car […]
$90 Million Powerball Winner Buys Subaru Forester
When car lovers talk about Ferraris, Bugattis, and Lamborghinis, you’ll often hear them preface any such discussion of their dream car by saying, “Boy, if I had a couple of extra million dollars just lying around…” Rarely do you hear that phrase attached to a Subaru Forester. Yet Lisa Quam, a Washington state woman and […]
Supercar Dating Website Promotes “High Octane” Passion
There are more unusual niche dating websites out there than you know about. Those seeking companionship these days can connect with people who share practically any personal traits or interests, including farmers/cowboys (FarmersOnly.com), sea captains (SeaCaptainDate.com), Apple/Mac fanatics (Cupidtino.com), mustache lovers (StachePassions.com), and feline enthusiasts (Purrsonals.com). Here’s another niche dating website to add to the […]
Charger SRT Hellcat Wins 2014 Bold Ride of the Year Award
The fans of Bold Ride have spoken: the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the 2014 Bold Ride of the Year, beating out some stiff competition from nine other contenders. In fact, the Charger SRT Hellcat claimed a whopping 54% of the total votes, even up against models like the BMW i8, the Corvette Z06, […]
2016 Cadillac ATS-V.R Debuts Early at Circuit of the Americas
Earlier today, we told you that the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V.R would be debuting side-by-side with the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Well, aren’t we just a sorry sack of liars? Technically, the car will be making its official public debut at LA, but today, Cadillac gave us a sneak preview […]
Bye My Volvo Closes Castor’s Volvo Saga
Chris Castor of Sweden may be one of our new favorite people. First, he wowed us with the somewhat inane and completely enjoyable “Buy My Volvo” YouTube ad. BUY MY VOLVO Volvo took notice and offered Castor the opportunity to put together an ad for the Volvo V60, which resulted in the no-less-entertaining #LOLVO spot. […]
Celebs Making Statements: Famous Prius Owners
The Toyota Prius is easily one of the most recognizable hybrid vehicles on the road, and with good reason. The Prius, which has been sold in the US since 2000, was one of the first production hybrids, and thanks to high gas prices and rising concerns about global warming, drivers everywhere flocked to it like […]
[PHOTOS] Nissan Pulsar NISMO Concept Revealed
![[PHOTOS] Nissan Pulsar NISMO Concept Revealed](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F10%2FNissan-Pulsar-NISMO-Concept-1.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[PHOTOS] Nissan Pulsar NISMO Concept Revealed")
A lot of really cool stuff happened at the Paris Motor Show. The Lamborghini Asterion, the Jaguar XE, the Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta, all had a little somethin’-somethin’ to show off. Despite the beauty of these and other new models and concepts on display in Paris, the vehicle that stole our hearts was a sporty little […]
Midnight Cowboy’s Iconic “I’m Walkin’ Here!” Through Time
Midnight Cowboy came out in 1969 and won Oscars for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Director, but even still many people have not seen this movie. Regardless, whether you have watched it or not, I am sure you know that iconic scene. “I’m walkin’ here!” Classic Cars and Memorable Movies: Remembering American Graffiti “I’m […]
2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Fuel Economy Announced
Our jaws dropped when Chrysler Group told us that the all-new Challenger Hellcat model would lay down 707 horsepower. Then they dropped even farther when we learned that it could do a quarter mile in 11.2 seconds. And now that the official 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat fuel economy has been announced, our mouths are […]
Best Road Trip Movies: Dumb and Dumber Review
Dumb and Dumber is the first adult comedy movie I remember seeing as a little kid, and it is still one of my absolute favorites. In fact, I was incredibly excited when I heard they were making a sequel, but then I saw the trailer and let’s just not talk about that ever please. (We […]
Honda Super Cub Gets Japan’s First 3D Trademark
So here’s something you don’t see every day. Actually, let’s go ahead and amend that statement: here’s something you’ve never seen before. Because it has never happened before. The Japan Patent Office has bestowed its first 3D trademark to the Honda Super Cub, recognizing the fundamental importance of the scooter’s shape to its fifty-year-plus identity. […]
Next Oscar Winner? Probably Not: A Need For Speed Review
Since the Oscars, many Americans like me have been trying to catch up and see all of the films nominated for the various awards, if only so you could sound like the smartest person at the coffee pot. Last week, I took a break from artistic indie films and went with a large group to […]
2014 Geneva Motor Show Lineup: World and European Debuts
A rundown of what's hot at this year's auto show in Geneva: concepts, new models, and familiar faces (oh my).
The 2014 Geneva Motor Show is upon us, and automakers from the world over are trotting out their best and boldest for auto enthusiasts around the globe to see. Here’s a look at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show lineup for world and European debuts from some of the most prominent brands: Alfa Romeo 4C Targa […]
Camaro Z/28 Performance Traction Management Creates “Flying Car”
We might not quite live in the same world as George and Jane Jetson, but we’re getting closer all the time. Chevy has just announced its Camaro Z/28 Performance Traction Management (PTM) system that, if only for a second, creates a “flying car.” This system, which is only available for track use, creates faster lap […]
2014 Chicago Auto Show: Production Cars on Display
Get the full list of production models on display at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto Show offers us the most square feet of any major auto show in the United States. With all of that volume, you’ve got a lot of cars to look at, buddy. Here is your definitive list of which production cars will be on the Chicago show room floor. (Looking for reveals and […]