In the Rearview: Here Come the Holidays (and Apocalypse)
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I catch you up on some of the top stories on The News Wheel in the past week. First, we have been treated to a number of product reviews (it is December, after all), including SimplyFun’s ‘Drive’, a retro board game called ‘Burn Out’, the NASCAR Heroes comic books, […]
FCA Will Reopen Dodge Viper Ordering One Final Time Before the Holidays
In its final year of availability, the Dodge Viper has become such a hot commodity that FCA actually stopped accepting orders so it could determine how many more of these supercars it could produce. Demand for the track-oriented Viper ACR model has been so high that FCA stopped accepting orders for it on September 27th. […]
Lexus Returns with Big Red Bows for Holiday Sales Event
Eighteen years ago, Lexus came up with its “December to Remember” sales event, and people have surely not forgotten the commercials featuring big red bows atop brand new Lexus vehicles. The image became a staple of holiday commercials, where presumably ordinary people were walked outside with their eyes closed, to be presented with a brand new […]
The Holidays Roll In on These Must-Have ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ Hot Wheels Cars
The holiday season is upon us, and with it come the many traditions each family has partaken in for as long as they can remember. For many households across the country, that includes watching the timeless Charles Schulz animated feature, A Charlie Brown Christmas. The simple half-hour short film is viewed on millions of television screens every December, […]
8 Games to Play in the Car on Your Family’s Holiday Road Trip
Unless you consider “Are we there yet?” a beloved pastime and essential component of any extended car ride, chances are you want to keep your children occupied so they behave during road trips this holiday season. Unfortunately, many families these days are wasting valuable bonding time by resorting to digital devices instead of building memories with […]
Vauxhall’s Backseat Bedtime Videos Look to Make Holiday Drives Calmer
Easter is coming, and it is a holiday that typically involves more traveling than you might think. 16 million drivers are expected to take to the roads in Great Britain for trips of varying lengths, which can lead to a great deal of boredom for kids and frustration for parents. Vauxhall is looking to make […]
Pee-wee Herman Drives a Fiat 600 in Upcoming ‘Big Holiday’ Movie
Few characters from our childhood are as memorable–in both good and bad ways–as Paul Reuben’s eccentric Pee-wee Herman. The bow tie-touting man-child had a stand-up show, multiple movies, and an acclaimed television show before being retired as 1980s nostalgia. After a long hiatus in the 1990s and 2000–and proving in 2011 on Broadway that Pee-wee […]
[VIDEO] Fun, Holiday-Themed Hot Wheels Commercial Captures Our Childhood Excitement
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...and pokes fun at another Christmas commercial you might have seen
When you were a child, the best part about Christmas was opening presents and playing with your new toys–especially if you received Hot Wheels cars and a bright orange track. A new holiday commercial from Mattel’s Hot Wheels recaptures that excitement in a simple way. It’s a short commercial, certainly, but in its 30-second running […]
The 5 Best Holiday Decorations for Your Car
The holidays are upon us and that means decorating every inch of your house, inside and out. But why stop there? If you truly want to get into the holiday spirit, there’s no better way to do so than driving around in an awesome car that practically screams, “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” Whether you are looking to go […]
Ford Expands GoDrive Pilots to Limehouse Holiday Inn Express
Ford has announced that it is teaming up with London’s Limehouse Holiday Inn Express in an effort to expand its GoDrive car-sharing program. GoDrive was initially launched in May, and its expansion signals Ford’s continued aspirations to become the next major recognized ride-share provider. The addition of the Limehouse hub gives Londoners another access point, […]
Remote Control Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Arrives Just in Time for the Holidays
There isn’t a man, woman, or child on this earth that doesn’t wish they were an Oscar Mayer wiener, because then everyone would be in love with them. But until technology catches up with humanity’s universal desire to be turned into a sentient sausage, the next best thing is getting to be a Wienermobile driver […]
Waze Offers Navigation from C-3PO, R2-D2, BB-8 This Holiday
Are you traveling for Thanksgiving this week? Then let The Force be with you thanks to Waze, which happens to have just the droids you are looking for. Shopping for a New GMC? See current national incentives and offers Waze, the navigation app that recently updated to its streamlined 4.0 version, announced this week that it […]
Infographic: Holiday Driving Statistics
Every year, starting on Thanksgiving, people across the country make journeys to see their families and loved ones. Unsurprisingly, with so many people on the road, the holidays are a dangerous time for drivers. That’s why it’s more important than ever to switch off the distractions and keep your focus on the road. Before you head out […]
What’s the Holiday with the Most Car Thefts?
Here’s a beneficial New Year’s resolution for you: don’t get your car stolen in 2015. If you’ve ever had that experience, you know how terrifying it can be. First you’re confused why your car isn’t where you left it–or if you accurately remember where it was–then you slowly, sickeningly realize it’s gone, until you’re overwhelmed with the […]
Buick Gingerbread House Video Wishes You Happy Holidays
Yes, Christmas may be over, but the holiday season doesn’t have to end quite so abruptly. There’s nothing wrong with keeping the festivities going a little while longer (at least until Easter, at which point neighbors will start to insist that you take down your Christmas lights). So in that same spirit, check out the […]
Honda Fit Infographic: How Much of the Holidays Can You Fit Into a Fit?
A new (and remarkably slight, albeit festive) infographic we just received from Honda finally answers the age-old question: how many gifts would a Honda Fit fit, if a Honda Fit could fit gifts? Apparently, the answer depends on the recipient of the gift (or gifts) in question. According to information from the very official-sounding National […]
Share Chevrolet’s Holiday Message on Social Media to Benefit United Way
Today, Chevrolet released a special holiday message via social media (the big two—Facebook and Twitter). For every share or retweet of Chevrolet’s holiday message, the Bowtie Brand will donate $1 to United Way, up to $500,000. Safety First: Chevy Extended Protection Plans Chevy did something similar to this during the Super Bowl earlier this year. […]
Let Cadillac’s Christmas Commercial Put You in the Holiday Spirit
Okay, okay, so Christmas should have nothing to do with commercialism. That much is clear. But it’s 2014, and it’s a little too late to get secular society to separate the holiday season from commercialism all together, so why not embrace it? Seriously, rather than roll our eyes at every opportunity a retailer takes to […]