Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for February 2019
It’s time for another installment of Vehicular Viewing. In this monthly feature, I round up notable car-centric films and TV shows that are new to Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu. Whether you love to geek out over movie vehicles or you just enjoy a good car chase or road-trip flick, you’ve come to the right place. […]
Ellen DeGeneres Surprises Correspondent Jeannie Klisiewicz with a Brand New Ford EcoSport
Ellen DeGeneres is known for her grand gestures (she’s known as Ellen De-Generous) and improving the lives of people all across the country, whether that’s giving them a hefty check, surprising them with loved ones from overseas, or offering them an opportunity. Ten years ago, Ellen called Jeannie Klisiewicz, a fan who was in desperate […]
Through the Decades: Chevrolet Corvette
The Corvette is iconic in Chevrolet’s lineup. Known as the all-American sports car, the Corvette has a history spanning more than six decades. From its introduction in 1953, the Corvette has dominated roads across the country. Latest and Greatest: Take a closer look at the new 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Through the Decades: Chevrolet Corvette […]
5 Coolest Cars from Jay Leno’s Garage
It’s a well-known fact that Jay Leno is a huge car enthusiast. The late-night television alum runs a show called Jay Leno’s Garage, highlighting both vehicles in his own collection or those he simply admires. We’ve put together a list of five of our favorites. Built to Perform: Check out the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 5 Coolest […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Today is National Corvette Day, Celebrate Accordingly
For people who love celebrating the relatively obscure anniversaries of popular car models, this is truly the holiday season. Not only are we in the midst of the Honda Accord’s 40th anniversary and the Chevy Camaro’s 50th, but today is also National Corvette Day! Hooray… I suppose! The first production Corvette rolled off of the […]
Chevy Reveals Pricing for 2017 Camaro and Corvette in Europe
If you are in Europe and a fan of Chevy, then boy howdy are you in luck, as the Bowtie Brand has revealed European (and UK) pricing for the Camaro, Corvette Z06, and Corvette Stingray, as well as a number of updates for each. First, you have the Camaro, which will be arriving in Europe […]
Joe Biden Confesses to Vatican Cardinal that He Was Wrong About How Fast the Cadillac CTS-V Is
Barack Obama may drive the occasional 1963 Corvette and say nice things about the Chevy Bolt, but it’s clear that the real gearhead in the Obama administration is Vice President Joe Biden. The Scranton-born son of a used car salesman, Biden has demonstrated multiple times that he has a deep affection for American automobiles, and […]
Book Review: ‘Making a Morgan’ Exquisitely Captures the Vintage Brand’s Spirit
An inside look at the making of an automotive icon from specification sheet to finished car
The Morgan Motor Company is a David among an industry of Goliaths. England’s last independent, privately-owned automaker has been resistant to the changing production methods and neutered styles of the modern automotive industry–despite being advised to “get with the times.” This high-end automaker has established a consistent identity for nearly a century as […]
What do the Transformers Transform Into?
Discover what the heroic Autobots and villainous Decepticons change into when they transform.
No series quite captures the nostalgia of the 1980s like the Transformers. A tale of good vs. evil, the ongoing battles between these robots has captured the imagination of both children and adults for generations. One aspect that helps the Transformers remain so timeless is their ability to change into vehicles. As automobiles have changed since […]
Lego Porsche 911 RSR Makes Appearance at 24 Hours of Le Mans
If this story sounds too fake to actually be true, trust us that we are not making this news up. A LEGO Porsche 911 RSR made out of 380,000 Lego pieces recently debuted at the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. The 911 is split down the middle between a Lego side and the original […]
What’s that Song in the Acura ILX Commercial and Where Can You Get It?
Though it hasn’t gotten the same massive media campaign that the TLX received, advertisements for the 2016 ILX have probably at least succeeded in getting one insanely catchy earworm of a song stuck in your brain. If you haven’t been watching much TV lately, here’s the Acura ILX commercial in question: Celebrity Rides: You won’t believe […]
Ludacris Got Acuras in Different Area Codes
Hip hop artist, Fast & Furious star, and geography enthusiast Ludacris is a lover of all kinds of cars, but he’s especially fond of Acuras—which explains why he was the subject of that 2015 Acura TLX ad that featured his “Pimpin’ All Over the World” song: Ad Breaks: Check Out these Funny Honda Holiday Tunes […]