Chevy Traps Some People in an Elevator
At this point, Chevrolet’s “Real People, Not Actors” car commercials are bordering on cruelty. Thus far, they’ve subjected real people (not actors, who are clearly fake people) to invasions of privacy, terrifying pitch-black darkness, and most recently, being trapped in a small, enclosed space. Let’s hope these real people don’t suffer from real phobias like […]
Ford Extends Sales Lead in UK Through June
Ford just experienced a really good month in the UK this past June. How good? So good that it was Ford’s best June in the United Kingdom since 1989. Yes, the best June since Taylor Swift was still six months away from being born. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) June […]
Win a Customized, Autographed One Direction Honda Civic
In the never-ending battle for the almighty Millennial dollar, car companies have started decorating their vehicles with the imagery of hot young pop stars, much like Steve Buscemi putting on a “Music Band” t-shirt in order to investigate the goings-on at a local high school. This weekend, Chevrolet got things started by slapping photos of […]
This Police Parody of Matthew McConaughey’s Lincoln Ads is Really Good
Like, way better than it has any right to be.
Just when we think we’ve achieved critical mass with parodies of Matthew McConaughey’s overly contemplative Lincoln ads, another one comes along. The latest, brought to us by the Cedar Hill (Texas) Police Department, is actually quite good, which is more than we can say for Hot Wheels’ effort. Following that tried-and-true “Live in Your Moment” […]
Shake it Off Cop Meets Russian Dash Cam Footage in Hilarious Mashup
Dover, Delaware police officer Jeff Davis—better known to as the “Shake it Off cop”—spent twenty years behind the badge before becoming an internet sensation. A video of Davis lip-synching to the Taylor Swift song “Shake it Off” while driving around in his police cruiser went viral after being posted to Facebook by the Dover Police. […]
Hoonicorn RTR, Ken Block’s Gymkhana 7 Mustang, Wins SEMA
It's a 1965 'Stang with 865 horsepower, AWD, and a whole bunch of Road Warrior style. Who is going to top that?
Okay, folks. We can just go ahead and shut SEMA down right this instant. No need to go through with the next three days. We already have a winner for the absolute best thing at the show, and the honor goes to Ken Block’s Gymkhana 7 Mustang, which he has affectionately dubbed the Hoonicorn RTR. […]
10 New Automotive History Books That Make Great Holiday Gifts
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. Whether you need the perfect gift book for the gearhead history buff in your life or a new read for yourself, you’ve […]
Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Called Off for 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced another event cancelation: the 2020 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix. The annual Indy Car race held on Belle Isle was originally scheduled for May 30-31, but event organizers realized that this date wouldn’t work because of the danger posed by the virus. Race chairman Bud Denker said that efforts to reschedule […]
Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Might Have to Leave Belle Isle
The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix is in danger of losing its home on Belle Isle. The race’s contract ended in June after this year’s event. If that contract isn’t renewed, the race doesn’t have another site lined up. Many residents will be happy if the race exits Belle Isle. They’ve registered frequent complaints about the […]
New Display at GM’s Detroit HQ Celebrates Automaker’s Motorsports Legacy
A display featuring 13 classic and modern General Motors race and pace vehicles is now open for viewing in Detroit. It’s part of the larger GM World installation in the atrium of GM’s Renaissance Center headquarters. “The new display in GM World celebrates one of the richest histories in motorsports,” said Tim Mahoney, chief marketing […]
4 Coolest Chevy Truck Photos from Luke Bryan’s Instagram
A lover of country music and pickup trucks, Luke Bryan is no stranger to Chevrolet. Luke has mentioned the American truck brand in many of his songs, and he was named Chevy’s brand ambassador in 2016. Luke shows off his love for Chevy trucks on Instagram, including photos from his tour and of his adorable pup riding […]
GM Partners with Eight News and Entertainment Companies to Add In-Vehicle Podcasts to 1 Million New Vehicles
Earlier this month, General Motors announced its Marketplace platform, built and designed with in-vehicle, on-demand commerce in mind. That isn’t the only way GM is expanding the role of its in-vehicle interfaces. In fact, GM recently announced a partnership with eight news and entertainment companies to add their podcasts to 1 million of its new vehicles. […]
Amazon Music Coming to Audi
With the expansion of connected services offered in cars, more and more buyers are looking into whether their perspective car choice will work with the program they use for music. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto work well for those operating systems’ music programs, and streaming services like Pandora and Spotify are starting to pop up […]
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Carpool Karaoke for a 2017 Holiday Special
With the holiday season in full swing, everyone is looking for ways to celebrate. James Corden is using his popular series, Carpool Karaoke, to send out a bit of holiday cheer with a Christmas song mashup. Corden included never-before-seen clips from popular Carpool Karaoke episodes throughout the year with artists singing “Santa Claus is Comin’ […]
Vehicles Featured in Demi Lovato Music Videos
Adding to the list of chart-topping artists to end the summer with new music is Demi Lovato, announcing the release of her new album, “Tell Me You Love Me.” This doesn’t come as a complete shock, since she recently dropped her hit single, “Sorry Not Sorry.” To celebrate her new album, we decided to take a […]
‘Outlander’ Sam Heughan Hits Big Sur With Audi
Sam Heughan is known around the world as the Scot who plays James Fraser, or Jamie, on the hit show Outlander. The series features the story of Claire, a woman who has fallen through time from 1940s post-war Great Britain to wild 18th century Scotland to meet Jamie, a Highlander, for a story that blends romance, science […]