10 Classy Celebrities Who Drive Classic Cars
Many celebrities are infamous for squandering their riches on the most outrageous, ostentatious vehicles simply to be noticed. Thankfully, there are some celebrities who put their money toward a true appreciation for automobiles by investing in and preserving classic cars. Here are 10 such celebrities who can often be seen driving their classic cars around town. Do […]
Igniting My Infatuation: 7 Most Romantic Cars Ever Built
Seven models guaranteed to sweep you off your feet
Most automobiles are simply built for utility and convenience; cookie cutter designs take precedence over panache. There are a handful of models, though, that embrace their charisma and exude an attractiveness that appears in our wildest dreams. While romance is a subjective concept, some vehicles are simply more debonair than others. We at The News […]
5 Celebrities Who (Not So Surprisingly) Love Porsche Sports Cars
In 1931, Ferdinand Porsche founded the Porsche brand, but back then the company didn’t build or sell any of its own vehicles, but instead developed automobiles for other manufactures such as Volkswagen. In fact, Ferdinand Porsche has been credited with designing the iconic Volkswagen Beetle, but things changed in 1948 when Ferdinand Porsche and his […]
10 Famous New Yorkers with Incredibly Cool Cars
Many well-known celebs hail from the Big Apple, but as native New Yorkers, some don’t even have driver’s licenses or have much use for cars thanks to public transportation. With the New York Auto Show soon approaching, I thought it’d be fun to take a look at some famous New Yorkers and their extremely cool […]
Where to Eat During the 2017 Chicago Auto Show
If you’re coming into town for the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, you may get a bit hungry. Well, good news—you’re in Chicago! Chicago is a city that, as beloved local paper The Onion has noted, has a hearty appetite. The Windy City is known for pizzas that are way too thick, hot dogs that have […]
The ‘Cars’ Movie without Cars is Just Traffic Lights and Owen Wilson Yelling
YouTube is a place for many things – vlogs, tutorials, news, skits, etc. It can also be the home to some of the strangest (and albeit, hilarious) trends of today’s world. One of these trends is altering movies in a way that makes them either completely nonsensical or extremely brilliant. Take, for example, the Bee […]
COMING SOON: Ninth Season of “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”
Buckle up, comedy fans! Jerry Seinfeld is coming back with tons of coffee and cars (and sandwiches) in his hit web series “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.” The series was renewed for a ninth season on streaming site Crackle, and looks to be just as great as it has been in the past. In the […]
Die Hard Corvette Lover Joe Biden Does Burnout in ’67 Stingray with Jay Leno
No matter which presidential ticket ends up in the White House after this election is over, it’s doubtful that either Clinton/Kaine or Trump/Pence will be able to match the current administration’s zeal for vintage Chevy Corvettes. And that, my friends, is a shame for this great nation of ours. For safety and security reasons, presidents […]
Volkswagen Unveils New American SUV
This week, Volkswagen unveiled its latest model, and it truly is all-American. The VW Atlas is the largest SUV the automaker has ever built in America, and it is certainly a step up from what we normally expect from the German brand. Besides being built in Chattanooga, VW chose to host the vehicle’s big coming […]
UCS Researcher Says We Won’t Run Out of Fuel Any Time Soon
It’s not often you get to ask as many questions as you want to an expert in any given field, which is probably why Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions are so popular. Hundreds of celebrities and professionals have answered questions on the website, some merely for the promotional opportunity, but others because they truly […]
Carpool Karaoke Cruises Away With An Emmy
It’s an open secret that we love Carpool Karaoke here at The News Wheel. Or at least Caitlin and I do, since we’re the ones that seem to report on it the most. Well, this month our love for the popular segment of The Late Late Show With James Corden was validated when it took […]
New Audi Commercials Hit It Out Of The Park
Audi and its creative team have been hard at work, crafting new commercials to catch the public’s eye. Take a look at two of the most recent commercials to hit the air here and abroad, and take a look at one that’s getting ready to air during the first presidential debate. Audi to the Rescue: Check […]
Return of Mazda Rotary RX-9 Allegedly Set for 2020
When you write about Mazda coming out with a new car, one thing is likely to happen: somewhere in the comments will be an enthusiast of Mazda’s currently-discontinued rotary engines, asking Mazda to please, please just bring back the RX lineup. These enthusiasts were given a shot of hope when Mazda unveiled its RX-VISION concept […]
John Oliver Airs Dirty Auto Loan Secrets
While he actively denies that he is a journalist, John Oliver (formerly of The Daily Show) and his HBO show Last Week Tonight are known for shedding light on some pretty important issues. The program covers a good mix of more popular issues, from Donald Trump’s candidacy, the political conventions, and Brexit, and those traditionally […]
Bisimoto Engineering is Putting a Hyundai V6 Motor in a Porsche 911
Remember last month when it was announced that professional drifter Ryan Tuerck was planning to load a Ferrari V8 engine into a Toyota 86? Well, we have a similar story to report, but this one comes with a twist, as Canadian tuning company Bisimoto Engineering recently shared plans to put a Hyundai V6 engine into […]
Government Pleads For Safe – Not Cool – Autonomous Cars
The race is on for automakers to engineer and release cars that can drive themselves. Tesla has its Autopilot, Nissan is rolling out cars in Japan that can navigate highways alone, and BMW has announced its self-driving team. While the government is enthusiastic about the technology, officials are starting to pump the brakes a bit […]
The 2017 Porsche Panamera’s New Infotainment System Will Leave You Dumbfounded
When Porsche sent out its official press release announcing the new second-generation Panamera sedan, much of the focus was directed toward the car’s new attractive exterior design and powerful engine options, but the interior tech has also been updated and Porsche has revealed more details regarding the Panamera’s new Porsche Communication Management (PCM) infotainment system. For […]
Michelle Obama Episode of Carpool Karaoke Coming Soon
These next two weeks are going to be full of politics as we hop from the Republican National Convention in Cleveland to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. With these events comes the endless flow of news, speeches, and political posturing that is sure to make your brain boil at least once. While America looks […]