George Barris: Hollywood’s Car-Making Legend
Hollywood history is filled to bursting with memorable vehicles that have inspired viewers for generations. These eye-catching, iconic rides have a reach and appeal few real-world vehicles achieve, and are surely responsible for creating multiple decades-worth of auto enthusiasts. You may be surprised to know that many of the most recognizable film and TV cars […]
Vehicular Viewing: New to Streaming for February 2021
If you need some extra motivation to stay home this February (besides how grim the weather is outside), the major streaming services are here to help. They’ll be adding plenty of gearhead-friendly movies and TV shows over the coming month, from intriguing new releases to time-tested classics. Buying Your First Vehicle? These tips will help […]
You Can Drive The Penguin’s Duck Car for Just $16,000
If you’ve ever wanted to own an EV shaped like a duck that may have been driven by a megalomaniacal bird-man, this is your chance.
Vehicular Viewing: New on Streaming for August 2020
If the late-summer heat drives you indoors next month, at least you won’t lack for new movies and television shows to stream. August promises a solid lineup of fresh content for car lovers and gearheads on major streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max. Read on to learn about a few of the upcoming […]
Ken Block Shows Off Retro-tastic Hoonifox Mustang
Ken Block is giving some much-deserved love to the iconic Fox Body Mustang with his latest creation. Block teamed with Ash Thorpe, who helped design the Batmobile for the upcoming film starring Robert Pattinson, to create the vision for the Hoonifox — a Fox Body-style Mustang with all-wheel drive and a real mean demeanor. Another […]
Vehicular Viewing: New on Streaming for May 2020
In May, gearheads and car lovers can look forward to a wealth of new movies and television shows on the major streaming services. Here’s a look at some of the best titles coming soon to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, HBO Now, and Disney Plus. An Automotive Legend: Learn about the history of the iconic Cadillac brand […]
5 Coolest Cars from Zack Bia’s Instagram
If you’re not sure who Zack Bia is or why you should care, you’re not alone. The mysterious young man has over a quarter of a million Instagram followers and frequently appears in photos with celebs like Kylie Jenner and Drake. But with no acting, music, or athletic credits to his name, many have been […]
6 Car Museums in Tennessee
Tennessee is home to country music, Jack Daniels, and beautiful Appalachian landscape. The Volunteer State is also home to several unique car museums, including the following six. Hollywood Star Cars Museum Known for its myriad tourist attractions and its access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is also home to the Hollywood Star […]
4 Car Museums in Indiana
Indiana has a longstanding automotive history dating back to the very beginning of the car industry. Learn more about Indiana’s car and racing heritage at these four museums. Auburn Cord Dusenberg Automobile Museum When you think about the start of the U.S. automotive industry, chances are you picture automakers who still make cars to this […]
Memories of Building Model Cars: An Enthusiast Recounts His Childhood Hobby
Even before they’re old enough to drive, some people are mesmerized by cars. As children, they feed that fascination in a variety of ways, like toys and television shows. For my father, who was practically born into car culture, that youthful infatuation manifested in dozens and dozens of model cars in his parents’ basement. At […]
3 Iconic Cars From Classic Television: Which Do You Remember?
Thanks to today’s streaming services, you can tune in to a huge variety of classic television shows that you remember fondly from your youth, no matter which era you grew up in. From Netflix to Hulu to Comcast TV, you can revisit your favorites and all the characters you loved. Some shows featured classic vehicles […]
[PHOTOS] 334,544 Lego Bricks. 18 Builders. 1 Full-Size Chevy Silverado Replica.
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If you’ve ever wondered how many Lego bricks you’d need to build a full-size Chevrolet Silverado replica, the answer has finally arrived: 334,544. Last week at the Detroit auto show, Chevy debuted an exact Lego recreation of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss. It’s the first-ever full-size Chevy vehicle replica to be constructed […]
Intel and Warner Bros. Bring Batman-Themed Experience to the BMW X5
Earlier this month at the International Consumer Electronics Show, guests were able to traverse Gotham City within an autonomous BMW vehicle
While pop culture is populated by many amazing vehicles, one of the coolest is undoubtedly the Batmobile. For decades, fans have dreamed of getting behind the wheel of the Dark Knight’s signature car. Alas, navigating the mean streets of Gotham City remains a fantasy. However, Intel and Warner Bros. recently teamed up to offer guests […]
What Famous Cars Are in That Walmart Commercial?
How many of the movie and TV cars did you recognize?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year … film awards season! The Golden Globe awards kicked it off last weekend and, in a couple of months, the road will have led us to the prestigious Academy Awards. In the meantime, film nerds everywhere are indulging in their love of cinema by reflecting on their […]
Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for January 2019
Welcome to Vehicular Viewing, a new feature from The News Wheel. Each month, I’ll round up notable car-centric movies and TV shows that are new to Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu. Did I miss something big? Let me know in the comments. Leasing a Car? Find out whether it’s the right option for you Netflix Hell […]
Latest Chevy Commercials Pit “Real People” Up Against Alligators and the Mojave Desert
In an effort to make its "Real People, Not Actors" ads more exciting, Chevy had those "Real People" encounter large reptiles and triple-digit heat
Chevrolet’s “Real People, Not Actors” commercials have been criticized by some as being too “pedestrian” or “dull.” Based on the latest batch of these commercials, Chevrolet has obviously heard these criticisms and is ready to address them. After all, the latest “Real People” television spots pit those real people up against the Mojave Desert and […]
“Halo” Fan Recreates the Iconic Warthog Vehicle from the Game
Michigan resident Bryant Havercamp spent five years building his very own Warthog off-road vehicle
For many gamers, some of the most fun they had while playing the hit Xbox exclusive Halo was behind the wheel of the game’s M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle, better known as the “Warthog.” Still, the off-roading capabilities of the Warthog were always limited to the game itself. That’s not the case for Halo fan Bryant […]
“Gotham” Star David Mazouz Promotes New Campaign from Chevrolet and DoSomething.org
The actor, who portrays a young Bruce Wayne on television, was recruited by Chevy and DoSomething.org to promote the "Brake It Down" safety campaign
There’s not just one type of bad driver out on the road. Rather, bad drivers come in an assortment of varieties, each posing a different threat to the motorists around them. It’s best to curb these bad driving habits at a young age. To help with that process, Chevrolet is teaming up with DoSomething.org for […]