Two-Toned Scion tC Release Series 9.0 Hits Dealerships
Ever seen a concept car or customized car at an auto show and wished you could drive something that cool in real life? Now you can… kind of. Scion has just released a limited-edition version of the tC sports coupe, which borrows elements from concept cars designed for auto shows and brings them to the […]
Get a 1-of-1 Dodge Viper GTC and Brag to Your Friends
It used to be that just owning a super expensive (but now not as expensive) Dodge Viper made you a pretty cool dude, but those days are long gone. Now, it’s all about the exclusivity. Anybody with $85,000 just lying around can get a Viper nowadays, so the really cool dudes must get something more […]
Hyundai’s i20 WRC Racer Looks Cooler than Expected
With the 2015 World Rally Championship (WRC) series getting underway in Monte Carlo at the end of January, participating teams are beginning to reveal their automotive arsenal. After having been in the prototype and testing stages since June, Hyundai’s official WRC challenger has been unveiled. The specification was based off its i20 hatchback platform–a smart […]
Ford Announces Improved SYNC 3 Infotainment
Ford has revealed SYNC 3, the next incarnation of its in-vehicle infotainment system that seeks to improve upon the outgoing system based on customer feedback. “Ford is delivering an easier way for customers to stay connected,” said Raj Nair, Ford chief technical officer and group vice president, Global Product Development. “SYNC 3 is another step […]
Pikachu Car, I Choose You!
Pokémon is huge. In the 15 years since its debut, the video game-based media franchise has become one of the most lucrative in the world, growing its fan base with each passing year and generation. An aspect of the rampant merchandising of the Pocket Monsters brand is mobile advertising via customized automobiles. Japan loves its unique cars, […]
[WATCH] Project Titan Film Debuts on Veterans Day
![[WATCH] Project Titan Film Debuts on Veterans Day](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F11%2Fproject_titan_03.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[WATCH] Project Titan Film Debuts on Veterans Day")
To celebrate Veterans Day, Nissan has released a 21-minute short film chronicling the journey of Wounded Warrior Project alums David Guzman and Kevin McMahon across the Alaskan wild in a customized Nissan Titan pickup truck. Stay Safe: Choose one of these four Nissan models that are worthy of IIHS Safety Awards For 10 days, the […]
Tjin Edition 2015 Honda Fit Wins the Honda Fit SEMA Project
Over the past couple months, six build teams have been competing with one another in the Honda Fit SEMA Project; each group customizing their own 2015 Honda Fits as they see fit (pun intended). Their progress was tracked on Honda’s Tumblr account, with the hashtag #ProjectFit, and users voted for their favorite modified Fit by liking and […]
Miranda Lambert and Ram Truck Team Up to Help Shelter Animals
Miranda Lambert and Ram Truck are teaming up for a number of initiatives over the next year, but the first goal of the dynamic duo is to benefit Lambert’s own MuttNation Foundation, which is a donation-supported 501(c)(3) foundation that seeks to improve the lives of shelter animals. Lambert herself is an accomplished country singer who […]
Ford Preps Custom Expedition EcoBoost Trio for SEMA
You might think of the SEMA Show almost exclusively as a place where hot hatches and souped-up sedans converge, but don’t discount the presence of some bigger bodies. The Ford Expedition EcoBoost, for example, is over in the corner saying “hey, me too, I like to get fancied up and wear shiny wheels and all […]
Ford Brings Back Vandemonium at SEMA with Five Custom Transit Vans
Be aware, folks: we are once again at threat-level Vandemonium. Ford is planning a follow-up to the popular customization of 10 Transit Connects for the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show with five customized versions of the brand-new 2015 Ford Transit for this year’s SEMA Show. If the early images and descriptions are any indication, […]
Fourth Top Eliminator HEMI Heritage Winner Selected by Fans
At long last, we have the fourth and final Top Eliminator HEMI Heritage winner determined: Roger Davis and, more importantly, the 1934 Plymouth PF 5-Window Coupe that won him the title. (You might remember our feature on two of the other four winners during the Woodward Dream Cruise.) Related: Fiat Chrysler to Offer Factory V8 […]
2015 Mustang RTR Teased Ahead of Monday Reveal
There are plenty of reasons to be excited about this week’s SEMA Show, but one of the foremost causes for excitement should be the 2015 Mustang RTR, which is being put together by a team headed by Ford Racing’s Vaughn Gittin Jr. Gittin Jr., who is also trotting out one of the two customized F-150 […]
Top Five Car Horror Movies for Halloween
There aren’t a whole lot of good horror movies about cars, because, well, frankly cars aren’t that scary. Any horror movie villain that can be defeated by Eddie Murphy stuffing bananas up its tailpipe is not that terrifying. But gearheads who are looking for a way to make today’s spooky celebrations a bit more automotive-themed […]
Marlins Man Has An Equally Ugly Marlins Car
The 2014 MLB Postseason has been filled with compelling storylines: the underdog Kansas City Royals and their incredible run through the playoffs after 29 years of missing October, the dominant San Francisco Giants and their “even year magic,” the historic pitching performance of 25-year old star Madison Bumgarner, that inspiring Mo’ne Davis commercial from Spike […]
Toyota at SEMA: What to Expect
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show is about to get underway in Las Vegas, and car enthusiasts across the country are gearing up to see what their favorite automakers will have on display. So for all you Toyota fans, here’s a roundup of what you can expect to see from Toyota at SEMA. 2015 […]
Scion iM Concept Teased for LA, Sketches Revealed for SEMA
The 2014 SEMA Show is on the horizon, and one of the brands most consistently well-represented at the show in the desert is Scion. From early indications, this year’s SEMA Show will be no different, based on a couple of early sketches for theme-tuned vehicles. Scion is also looking for a solid showing at the LA […]
2015 GAS Mustang Previewed Ahead of SEMA
The 2014 SEMA Show is gearing up, and Ford figures to make the Mustang a centerpiece in its 50th year. During the annual specialty equipment show—which caters largely to aftermarket tuners—Ford will be showcasing more than a dozen customized versions of its 2015 Mustang. Today, we get a sneak peak at the 2015 GAS Mustang. […]
2015 F-150 BoxLink: Ford is Good in the Bed
For all the bells and whistles that are incorporated in new pickup trucks, one thing remains vital for it to perform to function: a durable and capable truck bed. Ford, whose 2015 F-150 comes with all degrees of aforesaid bells and whistles, wants to make sure that everyone knows that its truck bed is better […]