Holiday Vehicle Spotlight: The Old Man’s Oldsmobile from ‘A Christmas Story’
"Some men are Baptists, others Catholics. My father was an Oldsmobile man."
Everyone has their favorite Christmas movie, and for many people, that film is A Christmas Story. The 1983 adaptation of the writings of Jean Shepherd has become a beloved (though admittedly over-commercialized) staple of yuletide entertainment. So many scenes of it feel like they can be taken directly from our childhoods. One of the aspects of […]
[VIDEO] Toyota Jan Returns in Toyotathon Holiday Commercials
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We’re huge fans of Toyota Jan, AKA Laurel Coppock, here at The News Wheel. So you can imagine our excitement when we saw that Toyota had released a trio of new Jan commercials to advertise its Toyotathon year-end sales event. Toyota released three separate Jan commercials for Toyotathon at the beginning of December—Jancapella, ToyotaCare, and […]
GM Engineers Confirm That Holiday Decorations for Your Car Reduce Mileage
Some drivers delight in outfitting their vehicle with Christmas garb for the holidays — wreaths, candy cane antlers, reindeer antlers, Santa hats, etc. While such gear certainly portrays a festive spirit, it turns out it can also increase your auto’s drag and hamper its gas mileage. A team of engineers at GM arrived at this […]
Holiday-Themed Podcasts for Road Trips – Part 2
As promised, here are several more suggested podcasts to listen to while embarking on your travels this holiday season. From stories to movie reviews to random Christmas topics that border on the creative and eccentric, make your road trips memorable by listening to any of these entertaining programs. Christmas Stories from French and Spanish […]
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Carpool Karaoke for a 2017 Holiday Special
With the holiday season in full swing, everyone is looking for ways to celebrate. James Corden is using his popular series, Carpool Karaoke, to send out a bit of holiday cheer with a Christmas song mashup. Corden included never-before-seen clips from popular Carpool Karaoke episodes throughout the year with artists singing “Santa Claus is Comin’ […]
Holiday-Themed Podcasts to Brighten Your Winter Road Trip
While visiting friends and relatives can be fun, sometimes long drives can zap the pleasure out of holiday road trips. With so many dynamic podcasts available, you can easily keep the positive Christmas vibes going by tuning in to any of these engaging programs. Midlife Christmas Transport yourself to Habertown to navigate the humor and challenges […]
4 Car-Inspired Treats to Impress at Your Next Holiday Party
With holiday parties coming up, a lot of us like to experiment with recipes to wow friends and family. We want something to make our food stand out and be memorable. If you’re a car enthusiast like the team at The News Wheel, you may want to consider these car-inspired treats for your next holiday party. […]
Another Reason To Drive: American Airlines Doesn’t Have Enough Pilots For The Holidays
Here at The News Wheel, we’re all about driving as much as possible. We understand that sometimes time and distance make flying a necessity, and planes are just one of many necessary evils in this world we have learned to put up with (like stick figure family car window stickers). However, if you were planning on flying […]
Reduce the Cost of Holiday Travel with These Money-Saving Tips
Visiting friends and family over the holidays may be emotionally priceless, but it can come with a hefty price tag, especially if you’ll be logging a ton of miles on the road, in the air, or even on a train track. But there are ways to save on holiday travel—you just need to plan ahead. […]
Brighten Up Your Holiday Road Trip with These Family-Friendly Stories
Whether you are traveling over the river and through the woods to get to Grandmother’s house or just taking a well-paved highway across town, you won’t find a better companion for a holiday road trip than these family-friendly audiobooks. Learn More: Quick tips for a clean interior Recommended by Reader’s Digest Writer Ariel Zeitlin, “The […]
Don’t Count on Your Car Insurance to Cover Holiday Gifts Stolen from Your Car
You’ve spent what feels like forever shuffling back and forth between stores searching for the perfect gifts for your loved ones and your car where you throw those purchases in the trunk. Finally, with your feet numb and your final bought treasures in your hands, you make your way to your car so you can […]
Mazda Announces Upgrades for 2018 CX-5 in Time for the Holidays
The CX-5 is really the darling of the Mazda lineup lately—it received a full redesign just nine months ago, and since has very firmly staked its claim as the brand’s best-selling model. So, it seems fitting that the brand’s first update of the model would be impressive. For the 2018 model year, the CX-5 is […]
2018 Ford Expedition: Ideal for Travel During Upcoming Human Person Holiday
Hey, human person. Did you know that [UPCOMING HUMAN PERSON HOLIDAY] is on the horizon yet again? We know; it seems like only yesterday we were celebrating [RECENT HUMAN PERSON HOLIDAY] and saying so long to [HUMAN SEASON]. Since it’s that time of year again, it’s time to start planning your trip to see your […]
How to Safely Transport Hot Food This Holiday
Traveling with hot food in your vehicle can be challenging, especially on long road trips during the holidays. If you find yourself freaking out every time you bring a warm dish with you to a gathering, it might be time to apply these smart strategies. Pie If your pie has a fluted crust, package it by placing […]
“Sesame Street” and Chrysler Team Up to Celebrate the Holiday Season
Halloween is hardly even over, and yet plenty of people are already in the yuletide spirit. Evidently, plenty of monsters are also feeling rather festive, as the denizens of Sesame Street are starting to celebrate the holiday season in their own unique way. Chrysler decided to once again team up with the Sesame Street crew to demonstrate […]
Chevrolet India Celebrates Holidays With Special Offers
Running off the popularity of a retail campaign announced last month, Chevrolet India has extended the good times and holiday cheer with a New Year celebrations offer. The special year-end prices are being extended across bestselling Chevy models that include the Beat, Enjoy, Cruze, Trailblazer, and Sail. According to Chevy India, the special year-end savings […]
History of the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck: A Holiday Tradition on Wheels
The Christmas season is filled with traditions, characters, and iconography that’s steadily become part of the holiday we celebrate every year. While some of that comes from entertainment through songs and movies, much of it is purposefully produced for product advertising. Christmas commercials are a nostalgic part of the season, after all. For automobile fans–and […]
Kia Hosts “Holiday’s on Us” Teacher Celebration to Help Schools
Since 2012, Kia has launched its “Holiday’s on Us” campaign to raise money for schools in need, along with a coinciding sales event to get the attention of consumers. This year, with DonorsChoose.org, Kia hosted a “Holiday’s on Us” Teacher Appreciation Celebration event in Buffalo, New York. The event, held on December 13th, was created […]