A Brief History of the Mitsubishi Eclipse
Everyone who’s seen The Fast and the Furious remembers Brian O’Connor’s little green Eclipse that he drives in most of the movie. What was it about the Eclipse that made it the quintessential tuner car of the 90s? Find out about each its four generations below. First Generation Back in the early 90s, Mitsubishi and […]
Smokin’ Scion Sedan Slated to Set the Scene at Spring Show
Scion is known for many things: the funky iQ, the fast and furious FR-S, and the toaster-like xB are just a few that spring to mind. But now, Scion will be adding a new kid to its lineup in the form of its first-ever sedan. The as-yet-unnamed sedan will debut at the New York International […]
[VIDEO] Dhoom:3 Features Explosive BMW Motorcycle Stunts
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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 why we’re always excited to come across films that combine both of these. In this case, we’re talking about the BMW motorcycles in record-breaking Dhoom:3. Since Dhoom:3 has been recently […]
Dodge Named to 2014 World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies List
Just recently, Dodge revealed that it had been named to the 2014 World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies list, which is currently featured in Fast Company’s March 2014 issue. The March issue was released to newsstands and online on February 17. Related: New Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Doesn’t Purr, it Roars Dodge is in good company, […]
NAIAS through the Viewfinder of My Nikon
At work, I’ve been doing everything I could to be recognized as a photographer (I’m a part-time wedding photographer), so when my supervisor asked if I’d be interested in traveling to NAIAS to photograph the event, I was ecstatic! Luckily, my partner in crime for the trip, Tim, was just as excited! I had the […]
Idiotic Paul Walker Tribute Ends with Fire in Scotland
The untimely death of Fast and Furious star/import tuning enthusiast Paul Walker inspired a number of touching tributes: fans and fellow actors took to Twitter to voice their sorrow for Walker’s passing and celebrate a life well-lived; friends and family gathered for his funeral, and fans left candles and flowers at the crash site; and […]
Paul Walker: 1973-2013
Moviegoers and automotive enthusiasts were shocked to learn of the tragic and untimely passing of actor Paul Walker on November 30. Walker, 40, died in a horrific accident after leaving an event for his charity Reach Out Worldwide. The driver of the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT—Walker’s friend and CEO of his Always Evolving Performance shop […]
Honda Performance Parts Available For Everyone
If you’ve always wanted to drive like Vin Diesel in The Fast & the Furious, look no further than Honda. With the introduction of tuner kits and other high-performance parts to the everyday person, Honda Performance Development, the carmakers’ racing branch, has made it possible to be just like Mr. Diesel (minus the suave style; […]
Experimental Nissan LEAF Race Car Tells of Future EV Racing Potential
Racing may no longer be just for the fast and the furious, but for the environmentally efficient as well. Nissan took advantage of the relatively new ECOseries races to test an experimental Nissan LEAF with a double-sized battery pack. The ECOseries, which began in 2010, was held at the Barcelona Technical Centre. As the newest […]