Monster Truck Mayhem: Photo Gallery of Monster Jam Shows in Dayton
This past weekend, Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series stopped in Dayton, Ohio, on its East Coast tour, which already has been through Tulsa, Nashville, Louisville, and Milwaukee this year. The News Wheel was there at Wright State University’s Nutter Center when legendary Monster Jam vehicles went head-to-head in explosive competitions. The air at Friday’s […]
Driver Bari Musawwir Discusses 2016 Monster Jam Tour Coming to Dayton
Zombie truck driver Bari Musawwir discusses the road leading to Dayton, Ohio
So far this year, the 2016 Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series has been through Nashville, Tulsa, Louisville, and Milwaukee. This season has been full of exciting moments, especially for Zombie truck driver Bari Musawwir. In an exclusive interview with The News Wheel, Musawwir told us about his team’s highlights this month. “Definitely sweeping two out of […]
[PHOTOS] America’s Packard Museum in Dayton: Visitor Information & Review
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The American Packard Museum in Dayton, Ohio is actually a restored dealership formerly named the Citizen’s Motor Car Company which sold for Packard Motor Cars. The showroom floor and garage facility has been turned into a non-profit museum that maintains the original Art Deco style. Address: 420 South Ludlow St, Dayton, Ohio 45402. Contact: 937-226-1710 or […]
Dayton Body Shop Brings the Caped Crusader to the Community with a Batmobile
The sound of an engine echoes through the streets. Like thunder, the engine’s roar serves as a forerunner to the sight that soon appears. Whipping around the corner like a bat out of hell is the powerful and fearsome Batmobile. However, these aren’t the streets of Gotham City, and Batman is not behind the wheel. […]
Ohio Now Boasts the Most Drive-In Theaters in the World
Grab a bucket of chicken and find an Ohio drive-in movie near you with our handy map.
Ohio’s enthusiasm for drive-in movies dates back to June of 1937. The Starlight Auto Theater opened in Akron that year, marking an early entry into the annals of drive-in history. This was not only the first drive-in theater in Ohio, the Starlight was one of the first ten drive-in theaters in the country. Having enjoyed […]
20 Specialty Plates Banned by the State of Ohio
There’s been a lot made recently about whether or not a license plate should count as a protected forum for the exercise of free speech. While the Supreme Court determines whether it’s within a state’s rights to refuse a group its own specialty plate, there have been instances of state BMVs declining applications for personalized plates […]
Ohio Apparently Has the Best Deals on Used Cars in the Country
So Come Visit Us. Please.
In news that will surely make the Ohio Tourism Board very happy, the Buckeye State turns out to be a Mecca for good deals on used cars. According to a new list by The Street, which ranks the five best and worst places in America to buy a car, Ohio has two cities in the […]
Buick Hit by Meteorite in Kettering, Ohio
Some stargazers stayed up late Saturday night into early Sunday morning to watch Earth’s most recent meteor shower, but one man from Kettering, Ohio, had eyes only for the road before him as he drove home along I-75 North. Although many of the meteor shower’s onlookers didn’t see a darn thing, Joe Massa’s unsuspecting eyes […]
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is Ohio’s state capital and largest city – although sometimes overshadowed by Cincinnati and Cleveland, Columbus has a vibe all its own and plenty to offer visitors. Home to the massive Ohio State University, Columbus is a bustling metropolis full of culture, a vibrant nightlife, and museums. As it turns out, Columbus is quite […]
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati regally sits on the edge of one of the Ohio River’s many curves as the “Queen City” of the Midwest, known for baseball cheating scandals, chili, and the abundance of German heritage celebrations. As the only 19th century American city to leave an impression on the then 30-year-old English author Charles Dickens, Cincinnati has […]
The News Wheel Automotive Writing Staff
At The News Wheel, we are fortunate to have an excellent automotive writing staff onboard. A rare breed, they delight in new engine specs, concept cars, new car tech… and might even drool at the prospect of a car show. Meet some of our hard-working writers who burn the midnight oil to discover the latest […]
Ford Airing #FinishStrong Ads During Super Bowl LV
Ford is the latest automaker to announce that it will forego shilling cars during Sunday’s Big Game™ in favor of promoting a more important message. New ads in the company’s #FinishStrong campaign will air regionally during Super Bowl LV, continuing Ford’s mission of encouraging Americans to wear masks. New from Ford: 2021 Ford F-150 gets […]
Kia’s Julie Kurcz Named a Leading Woman in Auto Industry
Since 2000, Automotive News has compiled a list every five years of the most talented and influential women in the automotive world. In the publication’s fifth list of 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry, Kia’s Julie Kurcz was recognized for the second time in her career. Good for Fido: The 2020 Kia […]
Gale Halderman, Designer of the Ford Mustang, Dies at 87
The man whose sketch inspired the iconic look of the Ford Mustang has died. Gale Halderman passed away on Wednesday following a short battle with cancer. He was 87 years old. Halderman spent 40 years with Ford, during which time he served as the director and executive director of the Ford Design Studio. According to […]
Mazda Team Joest Drivers Earn Second Place at the Rolex 24
The Rolex 24 at the Daytona International Speedway just saw Mazda’s best overall finish at the notoriously grueling race. Two Mazda RT24-Ps, No.77 and No.55 started the race from the pole position and third place, respectively. Over the course of 833 laps, the No.77 Mazda led the pack for 190 laps. Mazda RT24-P No.77 took […]
You’ll Need a Car to Visit These 5 State Capitals
Travel-related bucket lists come in all shapes and sizes. While some might focus on seeing all of the National Parks or traversing the entire Atlantic Coast from Maine to Florida, others might rank state capitals at the top of their list. If you’re road-tripping to any of these five state capitals, make sure to bring […]
Incredible CarMax Commercial Teases World of Endless Limp Bizkit, Infinite Nookie
Having what you might categorize as “just one of those days”? You know the kind: Where you don’t wanna wake up. Everybody sucks. You don’t really know why, but after some deep introspection, you want to justify rippin’ someone’s head off. That sound about right? Well before you yield to your burgeoning desire to break […]
North Texas Explores Wrong-Way Driver Detection and Alert Technology
Wrong-way crashes are terrifying incidents. That’s why the North Texas Tollway Authority and the Texas A&M Transportation Institute are working together to help drivers manage these potentially catastrophic collisions. Every year, Texas roadways see about 240 wrong-way drivers, and in October 2019 alone, wrong-way crashes lead to two crashes and three fatalities. To combat these […]