Irving, Texas Honda Rider Education Center Reopens
The Honda Rider Education Center in Irving, Texas, officially reopened on Wednesday. Yesterday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by local powersports enthusiasts, politicians, and media, as well as Honda representatives and Geo-Center Motorcycle Training owner Curt Liles, who operates the facility through a lease agreement with Honda. The Honda Rider Education Center provides classroom training and […]
Slightly Questionable Government Report Claims Marijuana Is Causing Increased Fatal Crashes
According to a report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of people fatally crashing while under the influence of alcohol and the number of people fatally crashing under the influence of various kinds of drugs now rival each other. According to the study, 39.9% of drivers fatally injured in accidents who were […]
Tony Stewart to Retire from NASCAR in 2016
NASCAR races are about to get a lot less interesting. Tony Stewart, racing legend and somewhat notorious hothead, announced today that he is planning on leaving NASCAR as a driver in the Sprint Cup Series after the 2016 season. Clint Bowyer, who has been let without a ride after Michael Waltrip Racing announced they will […]
New Honda Video Details Automaker’s New “Green Path” Initiative
Honda’s recently announced $210 million investment in building a more eco-friendly vehicle paint line at its Marysville, Ohio plant is just one of several initiatives that are part of the Japanese automaker’s new “Green Path.” The company’s new “Green Path” is designed to reduce the use of substances of concern (SOCs) during the research and […]
Somebody Finally Won that Toyota Tundra at the Cincinnati Reds’ Ballpark
Since 2008, Cincinnati-area Toyota dealers have displayed a new Tundra pickup truck in Great American Ball Park. Each home game, one fan is selected to win the truck, should a Reds player blast a home run that hits a sign in right-center field (430 feet from home plate), or manages to dent the vehicle itself […]
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 […]
Ford Reveals First Five Winners of Annual William Clay Ford Automotive Design Scholarship
Ford has announced the first five winners of the inaugural William Clay Ford Automotive Design Scholarship, which will award $10,000 to five worthy college sophomores or juniors every year for the next two decades. The winners, pictured from left to right in the photo above, are Stephen Leu, Lawrence Technological University (Southfield, Michigan); Joe Halazynski, […]
Lexus and Scholastic Partner for Eco Challenge
The study of science in schools is very important, as it teaches our nation’s future inventors and developers the basics of our universe. In this era of school budget cuts and standardized tests, it can be difficult to find an interesting way to gain a student’s interest in science and how it can be used […]
National Corvette Museum Hosting Car-Themed Art Show
Beginning tomorrow, the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, will open up a new temporary display that’s a little bit outside of their comfort zone: an art show. Presented by NCM and Michelin, the Car Part Art exhibit will run from September 18, 2015, to January 8, 2016. As the name implies, this exhibit […]
Honda Provides Scholarships and Internship Opportunities to Hispanic Students
Honda recently honored 16 exceptional Latino undergraduates from around the country for their academic excellence. The students were recognized by Honda North America, Inc. and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) at the annual Scholar Awards Breakfast in Columbus, Ohio. Each student who enrolls will receive up to a $5,000 scholarship to help pay for tuition, […]
30 Millionth Honda Made in North America Rolls Off Assembly Line
Today, Honda is celebrating a new landmark: the production of its 30 millionth vehicle manufactured in North America. The achievement is the result of the combined efforts of the company’s eight auto plants in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, which in 2014 produced 97% of all the Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the […]
Cleveland Browns Cornerback Involved in Road Rage Incident
Here’s a tip, kids: if you get cut off while driving, don’t throw tobacco juice at the guy that cut you off. Because that’s exactly what Justin Gilbert—the backup cornerback for the Cleveland Browns—did earlier this week, and all it got him was a crashed Dodge Challenger. Want a Dodge Challenger Hellcat? You’re going to […]
1,800 Volunteers to Participate in teamGM Cares Week
General Motors will enlist the help of more than 1,900 employee volunteers this week to participate in almost 100 different community service-oriented projects around the country. These projects comprise the fourth annual “teamGM Cares Week,” which runs from Monday through Friday. “Our employees are passionate about giving back year round, both in dollars and time,” […]
Kettering Pet Guardian Charged for Leaving Dog in Hot Car
Yet another instance of a dog being left in a hot car has been reported, only this time, it was here in my hometown and the headquarters for The News Wheel. Luckily, the dog was rescued thanks to a concerned citizen and a responsive police force, and the man responsible is being charged. According to […]
How to Plan a Road Trip Scavenger Hunt
Labor Day is here again. This September holiday is a great time to take the whole family for a trip. Whether its down to the beach to finish off summer with a bang, or to a relative’s house for a cookout, Labor Day activities are some of the most fun during the entire year! However, […]
Hooray! A Jeep Wrangler-Based Pickup Truck is in the Works
If you want a pickup truck, it’s likely you want it to be rough and tough—a type of vehicle that Jeep is known for producing. Because of the American carmaker’s reputation, it comes as no surprise that a Jeep Wrangler-based pickup truck is much anticipated. Only hours after rumors of a Jeep pickup truck began […]
[PHOTOS] America’s Packard Museum in Dayton: Visitor Information & Review
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 […]
Ford Teams with Foreigner for Rock Then Roll 4 UR School Initiative
Do you remember the ’80s? Then you almost certainly remember the band Foreigner, responsible for some of true all-time rock classics. You know the lineup: “Double Vision,” “Cold as Ice,” “Long, Long Way from Home,” “Feels Like the First Time,” “Hot Blooded,” “Head Games,” “Dirty White Boy,” and, of course, “I Want to Know What […]