5 Best Off-Road Trails in Colorado
If there’s one thing the state of Colorado is known for, it’s adventure. Whether you’re hiking up to Estes Park or biking along the beautiful scenery of Red Rock Canyon, the Centennial State has plenty to offer those looking for an adrenaline rush. Road Trip Ready: Take a scenic cross-country drive in your Chevy [wptab […]
Volkswagen to Enter Mountain Race with Electric Car
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), a famous and challenging race in the Colorado mountains slated for June 24, 2018, will have a surprising competitor courtesy of Volkswagen. Volkswagen announced that it is throwing an all-new electric race car into the ring, er, on the racetrack. Check Out: Redesigned 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan According to VW […]
Nissan Highlights Vintage and New Mix of Models at Car Show
Nissan is mixing it up at this year’s annual Japanese Classic Car Show (JCCS) by showcasing two new 2018 models—the second-generation Nissan Leaf and the Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition—alongside some more seasoned vehicles—a 50th anniversary celebrating 1972 Datsun 510, the race worthy competitor 1994 Nissan D21 Hardbody Bonneville, and the record-holding 1970 Datsun 240Z F/GT […]
Chicago Auto Show Retrospective: Hyundai’s Top 5 Vehicle Reveals in the Windy City
For many automakers, the annual Chicago Auto Show is an opportunity to reveal their newest concept cars and production models. Many highly anticipated vehicles make their first appearance on the stages of the convention, which go on to greatly influence the direction of each brands’ lineup. For Hyundai, the Chicago Auto Show typically isn’t a major […]
This Mitsubishi Evo Killing A Hill Climb Will Remind You Why Evos Rock
The 100th anniversary of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb is weeks away, which means many rally car lovers are just jones-ing for some quality hill climbs. If you happen to be one of those going through rally car withdrawal, never fear—this video of a Mitsubishi Evo rally car climbing a hill in Lebanon is sure […]
Will Acura NSX Type R and Convertible Models be Coming to the US?
NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick may have bid $1.2 million for the right to purchase the first 2017 Acura NSX at this past January’s Barrett-Jackson Auction, but he may have to dish out even more cash if he wants to be the first person to buy a new NSX Type R or convertible variant. Dynamic […]
Scion’s NAIAS Display to Feature C-HR Concept, FR-S Release Series
Scion had an exceptional year in 2015 with the release of two all-new models—the iA sedan and the iM hatchback. Both models quickly became firm favorites with Scion’s target market—Millennials. The iA in particular was lauded by numerous automotive publications, as well as being the only car in its segment named a Top Safety Pick+ by […]
[PHOTOS] Witness the 2005 Honda Odyssey Transformed into a Wild Racing Minivan
![[PHOTOS] Witness the 2005 Honda Odyssey Transformed into a Wild Racing Minivan](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F10%2F2005-Honda-Racing-Odyssey-van-decals.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[PHOTOS] Witness the 2005 Honda Odyssey Transformed into a Wild Racing Minivan")
Ohio's Honda Heritage Center houses this historic Honda: a customized track-ready version of the 2005 Odyssey
What’s more exciting than seeing a full-loaded stock or Indy car barrel down a racetrack? Seeing a tricked-out minivan. A decade ago, this Honda Odyssey–built at the Honda Manufacturing Plant in Lincoln, Alabama–underwent numerous upgrades and modifications to become the Racing Odyssey. The 2005 Honda Racing Odyssey minivan is a testament to the brand’s passion […]
Giant Minion Inflatable Causes Despicable Traffic Jam in Dublin
Say what? Drivers caught in Dublin, Ireland, traffic were treated to a delay from an unlikely source: a giant inflatable Minion! The Journal.ie reports that an inflatable Minion from the movie Despicable Me blocked cars on a busy road yesterday. The Minion balloon was a prop at a local fair. However, a strong gust of wind […]
Mitsubishi Hybrid SUV Evo to Succeed Lancer Evo?
It’s no secret that Mitsubishi is sadly phasing out a living legend: the Lancer Evolution. But rumor has it that that does not mean the end of the Evo name. Mitsubishi has given experts quite a few reasons to believe that the Lancer Evo’s successor will be an SUV with some sort of electrified powertrain. […]
National Corvette Museum Hall of Fame Announces 2015 Inductees
The National Corvette Museum Hall of Fame has announced three new inductees for 2015. Herb Fishel, Rick Hendrick, and Russ McLean will join the Hall this fall for their contributions to the Corvette brand. Herb Fishel, a former Chevy Racing Director and Executive Director of GM Racing, guided Chevrolet to 12 Indy 500 victories and […]
Mitsubishi Might Make an EVO SUV
All good things must someday come to an end, and that axiom seems to have caught up with the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO at last. Despite its popularity with performance hounds, the EVO X was never anything approaching a volume-seller, and so it has been felled by the mighty axe before we ever had the chance […]
Mitsubishi Donates 2 i-MiEVs to Ulan Bator
Ulan Bator, which is not only the capital of Mongolia but also the official capital city of fun, just got a little bit greener thanks to the donation of two Mitsubishi i-MiEVs and an electric vehicle charger. The all-electric Mitsubishi vehicles were donated on September 15 at a ceremony that was attended by Mayor Bat-Uul […]
Driverless A7 Traffic Jam Pilot Gets California Driving Permit
One of the threads that seems to be consistently drawn through each and every discussion about autonomous cars is how state governments well regulate them and if there will be any resistance in doing so. Today, we come one step closer to finding out, as Audi has announced that the State of California has made […]
Brace Yourselves, MOD 2014 Is Coming (Tomorrow)
Are you a Mitsubishi enthusiast living in the vicinity of Cypress, California? It’s a fair bet that you are. In fact, Internet statistics culled from various reliable and not-at-all made up resources indicate that about 70 percent of people reading this right now fulfill both of those requirements. Science! You 70 percenters will want to […]
Pagenaud to Race a… Honda Odyssey?
When we think of racing, normally a really fast, sleek sports car comes to mind. That may have been what Simon Pagenaud, IndyCar’s latest first-time winner, was thinking as he planned to hit the track at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. But this year, Honda produced something a little different for him to race: […]
2019 Volkswagen Jetta Overview
The next generation of the Jetta compact sedan has arrived, offering great fuel economy along with plenty of available premium features that make it stand out in its class. With a turbocharged engine and an impressive warranty, the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is re-engineered to bring you bigger thrills for a smaller price. What’s New for […]
Review: Dallas & Robo – Episode 1: “Aces Wild”
It’s been 10 months since the news broke that John Cena and Kat Dennings were set to star in an adult animated comedy series on YouTube Premium (formerly YouTube Red). The first trailer for the show wasn’t released until May 18, but Dennings and Cena have both been teasing their voice acting […]