All 51 Vehicles Featured in Need for Speed Reboot Announced by GameSpot
With only a couple weeks remaining before its official release in early November, GameSpot has finally released the full list of cars that will be featured in the new Need for Speed video game. There will be 51 automobiles available for use in the game and they will all be fully customizable. The video game’s developer, […]
Behind the Badge: Does the Tesla Emblem Represent More Than the Letter ‘T’?
Does this pioneering motor company's logo have a hidden meaning?
Despite many of its own fans wishing Tesla Motors didn’t use a badge on its cars–to go even further against the norms of the automotive industry–the electric vehicle company does indeed possess its own logo, as practically every business does. This sleek, modern emblem, designed by Prado Studio, adorns the grille of the Model S and the upcoming Model […]
Interbrand Names Toyota Most Valuable Global Automotive Brand… Again
Each year, Interbrand analyzes companies and ranks them in its “Best Global Brands” annual report. This year, as last, Toyota beat its competitors to earn the title of 2015 Most Valuable Global Automotive Brand, moving up the ranks to sixth overall place from its previous place at number eight. In order to rank companies in […]
[PHOTOS] Spotlight on GM EV1 Electric Car at Smithsonian Museum
![[PHOTOS] Spotlight on GM EV<sub>1</sub> Electric Car at Smithsonian Museum](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F10%2FGM-EV1-Electric-Car-at-Smithsonian-full-side-view.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[PHOTOS] Spotlight on GM EV<sub>1</sub> Electric Car at Smithsonian Museum")
Information on the First Electric Car Designed for Mass Production
If you’re visiting the Smithsonian Museum of American History in Washington DC, chances are you’ve seen this sleek-looking vehicle on display. As the museum undergoes renovations, the oblong silver sits in the first floor lobby near the Museum’s entrance. Dating back nearly two decades to 1997, General Motors’ EV1 electric car holds an important position […]
Brand Boost: Hyundai’s Reputation Continues to Surge, Gain Global Acclaim
Despite mixed perspectives on where the Hyundai brand is headed in the coming years, the Korean automaker continues to win over fans with its commitment to customer service. That’s why global brand specialists Interbrand have given Hyundai Motor its best reputation value ranking yet. The ongoing rise in value has been fueled by corporate social responsibility, […]
Barra, Reuss Outline Plans for Autonomous Driving, Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Tech
General Motors CEO Mary Barra and Executive Vice President of Global Product Development, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Mark Reuss (pictured above) sat down to address investors at a conference on Thursday. Among the topics of discussion were growth initiatives and future product launches, and a great deal of focus was placed upon the expansion […]
2015 Japanese Grand Prix Recap: Put Away Your Tinfoil
This recap will be a shorter one, but before I go on—put away your tinfoil hats, everyone, because Mercedes is back on top. After the last Grand Prix, where Mercedes was down about 1.5 seconds in pace after spending nearly the whole season 1.5 seconds ahead of everyone, some people were wondering what happened. Was […]
China Implements Temporary Car Stimulus Package
China’s government is taking steps to help prop up an auto industry that is beginning to falter in the country’s shaky economy. Late on September 29th, the government announced stimulus measures, among which the largest measure was a sales tax cut on cars from 10% to 5%, depending on engine size, until the end of […]
Report: New Toyota Crossover Will Look “Distinctive”
The small crossover segment is fairly new, but already the major automakers are hopping on-board in hopes of capturing their share of the market. Toyota might be a bit late to the game (Mazda and Honda already have their small crossovers on the market), but hopefully when the automaker’s offering becomes available, its styling will make […]
[WATCH] 1971 Toyota Celica ST Features in Jay Leno’s Garage
![[WATCH] 1971 Toyota Celica ST Features in <em>Jay Leno’s Garage</em>](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F09%2F1971-Toyota-Celica.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[WATCH] 1971 Toyota Celica ST Features in <em>Jay Leno’s Garage</em>")
It’s fair to say that Jay Leno likes cars. So much, in fact, that he has a show dedicated to them. In a recent episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, the comedian drove the very first sports car that Toyota built—a 1971 Toyota Celica ST fresh from the automaker’s museum in Torrance, California. The Celica ST […]
Jenson Button Set to Retire From Formula One
It looks like this Formula One season might be the last for driver Jenson Button. The Brit is expected to announce an end to his sixteen-season career in Formula One before the race occurring at Suzuka this weekend. Though Button has been negotiating with McLaren, it’s likely he will now bow out, focusing on splitting […]
The Five Best Classic Mitsubishis Ever Produced
Since 2012, Mitsubishi has steadily increased its sales in the North American market. While many people take the Japanese carmaker’s cease of production in its Normal, Illinois assembly plant as a sign the brand is moving out of the United States, we like to think it’s a smart move on Mitsubishi’s part. As Mitsubishi begins […]
Mitsubishi Updates ASX Lineup for Malaysian Market
The Mitsubishi family is expanding—in Malaysia. The Japanese carmaker recently announced a newly updated lineup for its popular ASX lineup, a group of compact SUVs that offer everything from practicality to technology. More Style, Better Fuel Efficiency: The Outlander PHEV design gets a big facelift While Mitsubishi has yet to offer the ASX lineup in the […]
Kia Sedona Walks Away with Crown and Ultimate Minivan Title
Minivan lovers—bow to your new ruler. The Kia Sedona is now the king of the minivan kingdom—and we’re really not surprised. Do You Know How Kia Got Started? Read more about the carmaker here Kia’s only minivan was recently given the “Ultimate Minivan” title from Cars.com and MotorWeek after coming out on top during the […]
Moments in Car History: The Japanese Gentleman’s Agreement
For almost two decades, Japanese automakers were engaged in a state of informal, unstated mutual restraint, where no car that they produced would have higher than 280 horsepower. There are a few reasons suggested for this, but sources seem to agree that it was mostly about safety. According to The Japan Times, this informal agreement had roots […]
Uber and Lyft Granted Permits to Offer Rides in Las Vegas
After being banned in Las Vegas this past November for not obtaining the necessary permits to operate in Sin City, Uber is finally back after acquiring the essential permits yesterday, September 15th, and it’s being joined by Lyft, another ride-sharing app. Rather Not Use Uber? The new Cadillac CTS-V offers plenty of power and luxury for its affordable price Uber was previously […]
Adult Swim Drive-In Theater to Tour America
Adult Swim relies heavily on the kind of people who enjoy watching cartoons alone at 2:00 am because they’re too tired/intoxicated/socially awkward to be out doing things with other humans. But apparently the cable channel thinks that at least part of its demographic would enjoy a more communal viewing experience, because it will soon be […]
Project 2&4 Concept Blends Motorcycle and Automobile to Stunning Effect
Your last project probably went something like this: You were assigned to a group of people who didn’t seem all that interested in getting together to work on anything. All of them, of course, were way dumber than you. As deadlines loomed, you became more frantic. Finally, the group convened, and clearly the sum of […]