Who’s That Woman in the Kyle Busch NOS Rowdy Commercial?
About a year ago, I wrote an article about a string of commercials starring NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, promoting a new NOS Energy Drink. One of the commercials, “Can I Get a Photo,” features a young woman asking Kyle for a photo… with the new NOS Rowdy can. The video has amassed over 2.5 million […]
5 VW Cameos in 21st Century Film and Television
Volkswagen vehicles have made names for themselves throughout film and television. As we have progressed through the 21st century, Volkswagen models have made plenty of cameos on our screens over the years, so we decided to take a look at a few of their appearances−specifically, the Beetle and the Type 2 Bus. [wptab name=”Little Miss […]
Electric Bus Manufacturer Proterra Receives Funding from BMW and Al Gore
Electric cars seem to be all the rage these days, with more news about them emerging every day. However, they aren’t the only vehicles going electric. Take buses for example. Proterra, a U.S.-based public transportation company, has recently been delivering fleets of electric buses to different cities across the country. Of course, a group like Proterra […]
Are Women-Only Buses the Answer to Harassment?
When looking for new topics to talk about for Leadfoot Ladies, I stumbled across the story of a new women-only bus service in India running between the cities of Coimbatore and Chennai. Coach bus operator Parveen Travels has arranged the special route for ladies and the buses are not just estrogen-only, but also loaded with […]
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Dreams Come True: Check Out These Book Buses
It’s not secret from anyone that I’m a bookworm. My to be read pile (TBR for all the cool kids) is currently covering my small kitchen table. I just got back from driving four hours all together on a weeknight to see an author speak at a library, and I treat all signed books like […]
[Interview] VW Karmann Ghia LEGO Model Creator Discusses Turning Classic Cars into Brick Replicas
![[Interview] VW Karmann Ghia LEGO Model Creator Discusses Turning Classic Cars into Brick Replicas](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F12%2FVolkswagen-VW-Karmann-Ghia-LEGO-set-classic-car-model-Vibor-Cavor-Azure.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[Interview] VW Karmann Ghia LEGO Model Creator Discusses Turning Classic Cars into Brick Replicas")
Discover what it's like turning a classic car into a functioning LEGO scale model
LEGO bricks offer expansive possibilities for imagination to become reality. While constructing one-of-a-kind creations is undeniably fun, it’s a rewarding challenge to adapt a real-life object into a LEGO-scale model, such as a car. We at The News Wheel are big fans of LEGOs–especially when they’re used to honor classic cars of yesteryear. Innovator Vibor Cavor […]
VW Dominates 2016 Auto Market (So Far)
We’re about ready to finish the sixth month of 2016, but sales numbers from around the world have just now finished coming in for May. The results are sure to put a smile on the face of Volkswagen’s management, because the auto group is officially the world’s largest automaker for the first part of the year. […]
Is VW Committing to Electric Cars?
Last month it seemed as if Volkswagen was throwing its support behind Biofuel with Shell, resisting the global march towards electric vehicles. Recent comments made by VW’s head of sales and marketing, however, seem to be implying that the brand is committing to EVs. Jurgen Stackman of Volkswagen commented to Autocar that he believes that […]
VW’s Beetle Dune Comes Alive at LA Auto Show
With everything going on at VW, you would be forgiven for thinking that the automaker is just a bit too busy to worry about the LA Auto Show. You would be wrong, though. This week, VW proudly rolled out the 2016 Beetle Dune, a tribute to the original classic Baja Beetle, which will go on sale […]
Nissan CEO Weighs in on VW “Dieselgate” Scandal: ‘Be Extremely Open’
Since it was revealed that Volkswagen placed devices specifically made to fool laboratory emissions tests, the automotive industry has been rocked by a wild storm of investigations and commentary. Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn took part in the last of these, implying that many people at VW must have known about the cheating devices, because it […]
VW in Hot Water for Cheating Emissions Tests
We’ve seen all the ads from VW promoting its clean diesel engines that are fuel efficient while limiting emissions. Sounds like a win for drivers who want to switch to diesel without polluting the atmosphere, right? Wrong. Remember what your mother used to say: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. It […]
VW Follows Sales Victory With Reports of a New Tiguan
In the first half of 2015, Volkswagen had a major victory over Toyota as it became the biggest-selling automaker in the world with 5.04 million cars sold from January to June. It was reported that VW had an internal goal of beating Toyota by 2018. If that was true, Volkswagen has achieved that three years ahead of […]
‘Gangnam Style’ One Hit Wonder Psy Crashes Rolls Royce into Bus
Korean superstar Psy’s “Gangnam Style” video is like a car crash—you want to look away, but you just can’t stop staring. Now, Psy (also known as Park Jae-sang) has gotten into an actual car accident in China last week, and it’s just as hard not to stop looking at it. Not because anyone was hurt, […]
VW Working To Make Automatic Parking A Reality
Let’s be honest, parking can be an absolute nightmare. If your destination is busy, you have to scour row upon row for somewhere to park the car. If you’re unlucky, you have to squeeze the car into a spot that may be so small you have to shimmy out of the door. Electric car drivers […]
[VIDEO] Cow Poop-Powered Bus Sets Record in UK
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Gone are the days when vehicles were powered only by either gasoline or diesel. Today’s cars are available with many choices—from electric power to emerging technologies like hydrogen fuel cells. Another trend we have seen concerns vehicles which run on random things such as beer and, well, poop. In fact, one poop-powered vehicle from Reading, […]
Hulk Mobile VW Touran from Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift at Universal Studios
This beastly 2005 Volkswagen Touran is tearing itself apart!
Throughout the franchise’s history, The Fast and the Furious has had its ups and downs. While Tokyo Drift certainly wasn’t the strongest installment in the series, it featured one of the most unique vehicles in the 15-year legacy: the Hulk Mobile. The metallic green 2005 Volkswagen Touran (Typ 1T) minivan featured some crazy custom styling […]
Mitsubishi, VW, and Audi Join Go Ultra Low Campaign in the UK
More and more automakers are hopping on board the Go Ultra Low Campaign in the UK, pledging to educate Brits on plug-in electric vehicles. The latest three–Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, and Audi–join Nissan, Renault, BMW, and Toyota to raise awareness on electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, 15 of which are offered among the brands. The UK government […]