Here’s Darth Vader in a Cascada, Because Social Marketing
In case you might have missed it, this past May 4th was something of a national holiday—unofficially known around the world as Star Wars Day. You know, because “May the Fourth (Force) Be With You.” Get it? To be fair, you probably already knew this, and you probably very much got it because every single […]
Mazda Drive for Good Offers a Hand and $1 Million to St. Jude
Remember the charity drive that Mazda North America ran from November 21st through January 2nd? Over the years, Mazda has used that annual fundraiser to donate millions of dollars to worthy causes across the nation, from prestigious organizations to local efforts like Brae’s Brown Bags. Mazda Drive for Good (sometimes stylized “Drive 4 Good”) has announced that $1 […]
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, is known as the “Horse Capital of the World.” Famous for its surrounding horse farms, Lexington is also home to two famous horse racing tracks—Keeneland and The Red Mile. Lexington is also home to the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University—the latter of which is the state’s oldest four-year university. Just for Fun: […]
Chris Christie Gets New Jersey Radio Host a Free Corvette
New Jersey radio host Eric Scott got a free Corvette loaner for the month, all thanks to Governor Chris Christie pulling some strings. During an interview with the New Jersey governor on 101.5 WKXW-FM, Scott complained that he doesn’t get paid very much for his radio gig. Christie thought that the show’s sponsor, Lester Glenn […]
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 […]
[VIDEO] Watch This Nissan Dealership’s Odd Sexy Calendar Commercial
![[VIDEO] Watch This Nissan Dealership’s Odd Sexy Calendar Commercial](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F03%2Fjuly1.png&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[VIDEO] Watch This Nissan Dealership’s Odd Sexy Calendar Commercial")
A Dayton Nissan dealership has done humanity a favor by making a creative car commercial that doesn’t just shout, “BUY OUR CARS NOW” and “WE’LL APPROVE ANYONE FOR A LOAN,” but that also mocks the old-fashioned sexy calendar style of advertising. Watch the commercial below to enjoy a laugh mixed with a little bit of […]
Ed Norton Stars in Last Week Tonight’s Hilarious “Infrastructure” Trailer
Our crumbling American infrastructure—which includes thousands of dilapidated, unsafe bridges and highways—was well-documented last year in a 60 Minutes investigative piece. It was an informative and eye-opening journalistic work… but it wasn’t very funny. Thankfully, Jon Oliver and some big-name stars have rectified that problem on the most recent episode of HBO’s Last Week Tonight. […]
[VIDEO] Fair DUI Card Helps People Skip Checkpoints
![[VIDEO] Fair DUI Card Helps People Skip Checkpoints](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F08%2FPolice_car_with_emergency_lights_on.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[VIDEO] Fair DUI Card Helps People Skip Checkpoints")
But should you do it?
DUI checkpoints seem to crop up at the most inopportune times—especially around holidays. While they have a good purpose—to catch any drunk drivers in action before they can hurt anyone—they can be a pain if you’re in a hurry to get somewhere. A video recently went viral on YouTube showing how some people in Florida […]
Nissan, Honda, Toyota Will Team Up for Hydrogen Infrastructure in Japan
New types of transportation have always been burdened by infrastructure ever since the wheel was invented, and every time a new fuel source is proposed for modern cars, supporting infrastructure must also be put in place. This is no easy task for one company, and even some governments, so that’s why the big three Japanese […]
Why You Should Buy Corvette Insurance from the National Corvette Museum
So, now that you’ve won a Corvette Stingray with the $10 raffle ticket you bought, where will you go to get it insured? In the video below, Adam Boca of the NCM Insurance Agency makes a persuasive case for getting your Corvette insurance from the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Take a look: […]
Who is the Woman Singing in the Acura Car Commercial?
By now, you’ve probably seen the ad for the new 2015 Acura RDX in which a woman raps along to the 1980 Blondie song “Rapture” (notable for being the first #1 hit single in the US to feature rap), and if you haven’t, take a look: Car Commercials: Happy Honda Days Campaign Features Funny Holiday […]
Two Ohio Honda Manufacturing Plants Earn EPA ENERGY STAR Certification
For the ninth straight year, two Ohio Honda manufacturing plants have been awarded the US Enviornmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification, which signifies that the plants performed in the top 25 percent of similar facilities in America for energy efficiency. Additionally, the Honda Manufacturing of Indiana plant in Greensburg overcame its “powdery substance” scare […]
New Honda Sales Record Set in 2014
Another holiday season has come to a close, and so too has another merry Happy Honda Days season. Very merry: In spite of bad press from recalled vehicles, Honda finished strong in December, selling 67,479 units that month, which was good for a 6.2% increase over last year’s December sales. It was a strong finish […]
Bah Humbug! Mazda Carol Released in Japan Lacking KODO Design
Over the holidays, Mazda decided to spread some cheer across Japan with the release of a new generation of the Mazda Carol (“song of joy”). However, because the model doesn’t follow the KODO Soul of Motion design theme paraded by the automaker in all its other redesigned models, critics are finding little to sing about. Some critics […]
Hyundai has Eyes on Future, Promoting Young and Female Execs
2014 has been a strong year for Hyundai Motor Co. as an employer, as the automaker made the news multiple times for striving to create a progressive and balanced work force. The automaker already publicized its intent to hire more diverse ethnicities in its employee force, according to statements by Hyundai America CEO Dave Zuchowski. Now, changes […]
Ford Design Teams Build Snowmen Because Christmas
To build up holiday cheer—as well as to build team solidarity—nine Ford design teams were put to the task of building a super cool snowman out of three pieces of white Styrofoam™ and pretty much anything else they could think of. Think of every boring team-building exercise you’ve ever done for work, except it’s way […]
First Challenger SRT Hellcat Crash Happens an Hour After Purchase
A man in Colorado recently purchased a Challenger SRT Hellcat, but, as it turns out, he was not quite up to the challenge. In the first reported Challenger SRT Hellcat crash since the model hit dealerships (which, you know, wasn’t that long ago), Lance Utley of Winter Park, Colorado, ran his brand spankin’ new car […]
Nissan Brand Nets 100,000 Sales in Canada
In November, Nissan Canada announced that it had surpassed 100,000 annual sales for the first time in company history. A month later, the inevitable happened when the Nissan brand itself chalked up its 100,000th sale in Canada for the first time ever. Previously, the Nissan brand’s best annual sales mark in the Great White North […]