Mazda’s New Bio-Plastic Could Make Paint Obsolete
There’s all sorts of problems with paint. The process of producing it is generally terrible for the environment and paint itself isn’t very durable. It may not take a lot of use to see scratches appearing on the paintwork of a new car that had just recently and proudly boasted its intact, polished exterior—and fixing […]
12 Great Artists Who’ve Painted Stunning Car Artwork
There’s no better way to show off your interests, your perspective on life, and your appreciation for beauty than hanging a fine work of art on your living room wall. Although the market is rife with pastoral landscapes, abstract portraits, detailed still-lifes, and vibrant street scenes, nothing beats the beauty of a car. While the […]
Chevy Celebrates Camaro’s 50th Anniversary by Painting Commemorative Mural [VIDEO]
![Chevy Celebrates Camaro’s 50th Anniversary by Painting Commemorative Mural [VIDEO]](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F09%2FChevy-Camaro-50th-anniversary-mural.png&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "Chevy Celebrates Camaro’s 50th Anniversary by Painting Commemorative Mural [VIDEO]")
Right now, the eyes of the automotive world are turned to Europe for the latest news and hottest concepts coming out of the Paris Auto Show. But here at home, an American muscle car classic is celebrating an important milestone of its own. Today, September 29th, marks the 50th anniversary of the date that the […]
Skip The Face Paint Mess With This Nissan App
In case you haven’t heard, the Rio Olympics are just around the corner. Even the most misanthropic of Americans are gathering everything red, white, and blue that they own to cheer for Team USA to bring home a truckload of medals. Nissan is ready to help spectators celebrate and show social media their wild side […]
Paint Scheme for Jimmie Johnson’s New Chevy Racecar Supports Youth Education
In his career, Chevrolet racecar driver Jimmie Johnson has won six championships and 77 races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, but it may be the work that he’s done for charity that defines his legacy above all else. On August 7th, at the NASCAR event at Watkins Glen International, Johnson will race with a […]
Mazda Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Le Mans Victory With Classic Argyle Paint Job
Back in 1991, Mazda entered the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the 787B race car—a bright green and orange racer powered by a rotary engine—for the brand’s 17th attempt at Le Mans, the embodiment of the brand’s “Never Stop Challenging” ethos. The bright green and orange colors are inspired by the primary sponsor, Renown, […]
Jeffrey Earnhardt Will Pay Tribute to his Grandfather at Darlington with Special Paint Job
Excited about our throwback paint scheme for the #ladyinblack @TooToughToTame in honor of my grandpaw @KeenParts pic.twitter.com/e6UvcLxmxt — Jeffrey Earnhardt (@JEarnhardt1) June 24, 2016 In his career, the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. won a total of 76 races in NASCAR’s premier series and also captured seven championships. This September, his grandson Jeffrey Earnhardt will pay tribute […]
Dodge Makes Orange Go Mango Paint Option on All Challengers and Chargers
Dodge really likes its crazy colors this year. After introducing the Plum Crazy hue—a nice, bright purple—for its 2016 Challenger and Charger SRT models, the American performance carmaker has decided to add another bright color to its portfolio—Go Mango. As you might assume from its name, the Go Mango color is a bright orange that […]
Lime Green Toyota Prius Paint Reduces Fuel Consumption
There are plenty of features that automakers make use of to reduce fuel consumption: hybrid engines, stop/start technology, aerodynamic enhancements, etc. But a new concept that Toyota is trying out on the Japanese version of the Toyota Prius is fuel consumption-reducing paint. The paint color pictured above is lime green, called “Thermo-Tect Lime Green.” While […]
What Is Fordite? Turning Automobile Paint into Recycled Jewelry
Beauty can be found in the most grimy, overlooked places–and all it takes to discover it is a little bit of elbow grease and creativity. Did you know that automobile factories produce more than just cutting-edge vehicles and jobs for communities? Look closer and you’ll discover something more breathtaking than a paycheck or a gas-guzzling machine: […]
Oh My! Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals Sensational New Paint Scheme for 2016
While many other NASCAR drivers have trouble finding sponsorship, it seems like companies are lining up to partner with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Earnhardt Jr. already announced in September that TaxSlayer.com will be sponsoring his No. 88 Chevrolet SS for one race next season, but that didn’t stop him from revealing yet another paint scheme that will […]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals New Paint Scheme and Sponsor for 2016
When Dale Earnhardt Jr. first broke into the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 1999, he drove the No. 8 Chevy owned by his father and sponsored by Budweiser, but when he decided to switch teams to Hendrick Motorsports in 2008, he also switched rides to the No. 88 Chevy with sponsorship provided by Mountain Dew […]
Honda Announces $210 Million Eco-Friendly Vehicle Paint System
Today Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc. announced a $210 million investment in a new vehicle paint line at its Marysville, Ohio plant. The new Marysville Auto Plant (MAP) Line 1 paint facility is scheduled to open in December 2017, at which point it will become the most energy-efficient paint line in the Japanese automaker’s US […]
[VIDEO] Watch Jeff Gordon’s #24 Chevy SS Get Its Last Paint Job
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If you’ve been inconsolable ever since you heard the news that NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon would be retiring at the end of this season, you may be too heartbroken to watch this bittersweet video, which shows Gordon’s #24 Chevrolet SS being painted—sob—for the last time ever. Wipe your eyes, blow your nose, and take a […]
John Force to Honor Jeff Gordon with Special Flame Paint Job
Racecar drivers are a competitive bunch, so it’s really no surprise when you hear them criticize each other when things don’t go their way. However, when one of them decides to retire–especially one that’s won four championships–then it’s all hugs and kisses and they can’t think of enough good things to say about one another. […]
Man Claims Angels Told Him to Spraypaint Neighbor’s Cars and Street Signs, Signals End Times
Sometimes, you have to worry that we are all in a lot of danger that we just can’t see. First, there was the vampire dance incident, where Christian Radecki of Cape Coral, Florida, claimed that a fanged woman had knocked on his door and threatened that a human sacrifice involving vampires was going to occur, […]
Kylie Jenner Adds Custom Paint Job and Rims To Her Ferrari 458 Spider
Reality star Kylie Jenner must not have been happy with the Ferrari 458 Spider that her boyfriend, rapper Tyga, bought her because she recently added a custom paint job and new rims to the vehicle. Safe Driving: Tips on how to deal with traffic stress Jenner shared a picture of the customized Ferrari via Instagram on […]
Dale Jr. to Run Special Valvoline Paint Scheme in Honor of Carl Yarborough at Southern 500
Inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012, Cale Yarborough is a three-time champion of NASCAR’s premier series and ranks sixth all-time with 83 victories over the course of his illustrious career. To honor Yarborough’s accomplishments and also to help celebrate Valvoline’s impending 150th year anniversary, the Sprint Cup Series’ most popular driver, Dale […]