2014 Road & Track Performance Car of the Year Nominees Announced
Let’s face it: 2013 was the year of the Stingray. I’m not ashamed to admit it, and nor should you be. The C7 Corvette completely dominated last year, easily raking in the most auto awards doled out all year. Among them were the North American Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine’s Automobile of the Year, […]
Corvette’s New Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission Equals Speed and Efficiency
General Motors today announced that the Corvette’s new eight-speed automatic transmission for the 2015 Corvette Stingray model, a Hydra-Matic 8L90, makes the ‘Vette faster and more fuel-efficient than the previous model. The 2015 Corvette boasts a 0 – 60 time of just 3.7 seconds and an EPA-estimated 29 mpg on the highway. The 0 – […]
Watch SPA 24 Hour POV Pit Videos, Change Brakes Like a Boss
If you’ve ever tried to perform maintenance on your car using a YouTube tutorial as your guide, you know how hit or miss the results can be. Rather than trust some guy who goes by the handle xXDethLord420Xx to show you how to properly swap out four wheels, you might do better to check out […]
Jann Mardenborough Wins at Hockenheim, Loves Champagne
Jann Mardenborough is living the dream. This weekend, the PlayStation gamer-turned-NISMO athlete captured the pole and then went on to claim victory at the GP3 race at Hockenheim. Since first winning the GT Academy competition in 2011, Mardenborough has more than enough accomplishments to his name to justify his place as one of racing’s hottest […]
2015 370Z NISMO Unveiled, and It’s Lookin’ Good
::wolf whistle::
As promised, Nissan unveiled the 2015 370Z NISMO at today’s ZDAYZ event. As expected, it’s awfully purty. “NISMO is the heart and soul of Nissan performance, both for the track and on the street, so it’s fitting that we are showing the dramatic new 2015 370Z NISMO for the first time at a gathering of […]
Datsun GO+ Panca Launches in Indonesia
The rollout of the reinvigorated Datsun brand continues throughout Europe with the launch of the Datsun GO+ Panca in Indonesia last week. The GO+ Panca will be built at an all-new plant in Purwakarta, West Java, Indonesia, and will fill the transportation needs of the people of Indonesia with a quality vehicle that is both […]
Meet Hiroyoshi Kato, Meister of The Green Hell
Kato-san, Nissan Technical Meister, drove the 'Ring for more than 12 years and was recently involved in testing for the GT-R NISMO.
Some people may well just be born lucky. Hiroyoshi Kato is one such man. His job: he gets to drive the most exciting cars on the market in any given year around the world’s most famous testing track before the buying public can even so much as lay their hands on the well-upholstered leather. He […]
BMW M235i Runs One Lap of America
For this year’s One Lap of America event, which began on May 3, BMW is bringing their A-game (or perhaps more appropriately, their M-game) with a 2014 M235i. The M235i will be piloted by BMW Performance Center Driving Instructor Michael Renner and United BMW Roswell of Atlanta’s Stephen Maguire over the course of seven […]
2014 SUPER GT Preview Shows Speed is Sexier than Ever
The SUPER GT seems to be the lucky car for Nissan’s racing branch, allowing them to win multiple championships after debuting a new model. Judging by the 2014 SUPER GT preview, it’s safe to say that the Japanese carmaker is going to be luckier than they have ever been before. With the ability to develop […]
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 […]
Infiniti Reveals Eau Rouge Engine, a 560-Horsepower Monster
560 horsepower. 600 lb-ft of torque. Sounds like a monster awakened from a century's long slumber. Yeah, we want this car made, stat.
We got our first glimpse of the Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge concept back at NAIAS, and we already had enough to be excited about with its combination of premium sports sedan flair and Formula One-inspired aggression. At the time, Infiniti President Johan de Nysschen said that if the company decided to build the car, it […]
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 […]
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 […]
What Your Car Color Says About You
Learn what your varnish is telling the world.
Ever wonder what your car color says about you—or maybe that strange androgynous driver behind the wheel of that leopard print Audi R8? (Oh wait, that’s just Justin Bieber.) It’s more likely that you chose your current model in the color it boldly bears because you like that color, because you’ve heard rumors about certain […]
7 New Car History Books for Your Holiday Gift List
This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel may earn a small commission when you click on links and complete qualifying purchases. You can read our full disclaimer here. With the holidays approaching, one of these recently published books could be the perfect gift for the well-read car enthusiast in your life. […]
Sebastian Vettel Could Be Out of F1 After 2020
The Formula 1 driver market was blown wide open when Ferrari announced last week that Sebastian Vettel would leave the team at the end of the 2020 season (which has yet to start thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic). Reportedly, Ferrari was unwilling to give Vettel the two-year extension he was seeking. The consensus is that […]
GR Heritage Project Offers Genuine Parts for the A70 and A80 Supra
In May of last year, we reported that Toyota Gazoo Racing would make old-gen Supra parts again, and now we know exactly which parts those are. Under Toyota’s new classic car parts program, dubbed the GR Heritage Project, you now have access to genuine original parts to help you maintain or restore both the third-generation […]
Vintage GMC Truck Transformed into Snowboarding Motor Home
Never underestimate the creativity of passionate truck owners. Or snowboarders, for that matter! Professional snowboarder Austin Smith set out on a multi-month, cross-country sporting adventure in a most unusual form of transportation: a vintage GMC Fire Engine converted into a snowboarder’s home away from home. Looking for Your Own Off-Road Adventure? Learn about the redesigned, […]