Toyota Prius Offers Steep Discounts in California
It’s no secret that the Toyota Prius lineup is extremely popular with drivers on the west coast—particularly in California. But in recent months, the Prius’ popularity has been threatened by the Honda Accord, which was the Golden State’s best-selling vehicle in 2014. The Prius earned that same title in both 2012 and 2013, and now […]
Ford Reveals Figo Aspire Compact Car
Ford is adding the new Figo Aspire to its lineup in India and other global markets, introducing a capable and handsome compact car that doesn’t want for safety and technology. “With the new Figo Aspire, we are challenging consumers to expect more from their car,” said Mark Fields, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company. “The […]
Cadillac CT6 to Feature Exclusive Bose Panaray Sound System
Cadillac has announced that the new 2016 CT6 flagship sedan will feature the exclusive Bose® Panaray system, an automotive sound system designed to provide the vehicle with clarity befitting the Cadillac brand. “We asked Bose to create something truly special for this new vehicle: an unbounded sound system, providing an audio experience unmatched in any […]
Explained: Understanding Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture Design Philosophy
Hyundai will debut a second version of “Sculpture in Motion,” a kinetic art installation created with Reuben Margolin, at the 2015 Milan Design Week. Inspired by the brand’s Fluidic Sculpture language, the first version was an interactive light display at Milan in 2013. But what exactly is “Hyundai Fluidic Sculpture” and how does it impact […]
Man Ticketed For Driving in HOV Lane With Most Interesting Cardboard Cutout in the World
Shoulda gone with a Brock Lesnar cutout
As we have learned, people will go to any number of lengths to travel unabated in the HOV lane, up to and including crudely creating a hooded passenger out of wood. (Side note: the man who was busted for having a wooden traveler said that his splintery companion has “a sister down in the basement” […]
Opel Mokka Debuts in South Africa
Opel is bringing the Mokka sub-compact SUV to South Africa for the first time ever, launching the popular range in the region following the successful launches of the ADAM and Corsa. The all-new Opel Mokka—sold in the US as the Buick Encore—is available with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission and comes in […]
[VIDEO] Traffic Reporter Accidentally Orders Fish Sandwich During Live Broadcast
![[VIDEO] Traffic Reporter Accidentally Orders Fish Sandwich During Live Broadcast](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F03%2FTraffic-Jam-Jimmy.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[VIDEO] Traffic Reporter Accidentally Orders Fish Sandwich During Live Broadcast")
Local news reports are incredibly entertaining—and usually by accident. The correspondents often take ridiculously uninteresting stories way too seriously, field reporters often say the doofiest things while standing in torrential downpours or snowstorms, and strange townsfolk who give interviews have become instantly famous thanks to autotune. But this one with Traffic Jam Jimmy just might […]
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+
As we all remember quite well, the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander boasted its incredible safety during Super Bowl XLIX by helping a Boston pizza delivery driver protect over 200 pizzas during the industry’s busiest day of the year, and that incredible feat is now backed up by the coveted IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating, proving that […]
Cool Car Cinema: 11 Best Automotive Documentary Films, Ranked
Hollywood blockbusters have nothing on the excitement, history, and heart of true automobile passion. The thrilling authenticity of actual motorsport footage and real-life interviews can’t be replicated by actors or stunt crews. That’s why nothing beats a good car-themed documentary. Because of that, we thought it was time to share our favorites. We couldn’t limit our choices […]
[VIDEO] Toyota Aygo Commercial Gets Revenge on Weather Forecasters
![[VIDEO] Toyota Aygo Commercial Gets Revenge on Weather Forecasters](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F03%2FToyota-Aygo-weatherman-commercial.png&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[VIDEO] Toyota Aygo Commercial Gets Revenge on Weather Forecasters")
The Toyota Aygo is at it again. After releasing a commercial a few months back featuring the tiny Europe-only hatchback lifting its rear wheel and peeing on various things, Toyota has released a new Aygo commercial that’s certain to resonate with every human being who has ever cussed out a weatherman for predicting the weather […]
GMC Launches New “Precision” Ad Campaign
Oh, hey, would you look at that. Spring is here. Well, almost, anyway. That means that before you know it, it will be time once again for long walks in the sunshine, afternoons spent cultivating your garden, and—most importantly—days spent at the ballpark. GMC is capitalizing on your rabid desire to get to the brighter […]
Cadillac Touts Mixed-Manufacturing for New CT6
In order to build its range-topping CT6 sedan, Cadillac will employ a number of advanced mixed-material manufacturing techniques to ensure that its new flagship is lighter, more agile, and more capable than its size would suggest. Cadillac is building the new CT6 at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant with the help of a new body shop. […]
2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid, Energi Receive $900 Price Cut
With the price of gasoline down around the country, it’s only reasonable to expect that automakers would cut down prices of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in order to make them more appealing to customers. Ford is following suit and reportedly cutting about $900 from the price of the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Fusion […]
Kia K900 Wins Decisive Magazine 2015 Urban Car of the Year Award
Kia doesn’t have any presentations scheduled for this week’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, but that doesn’t mean the event is a total bust for the Korean automaker. In fact, before all the big premieres got underway, the brand’s 2015 Kia K900 sedan was named the Decisive Magazine 2015 Urban Car of […]
Researchers Discover Why Drivers Jerk Steering Wheels Inexplicably
Jerking steering wheels has been in the news a lot recently thanks to South Dakota’s bizarre “Don’t Jerk and Drive” campaign. While an exaggerrated jerk of the wheel to dodge a snowbank may be avoidable, human beings actually have a tendency to subconsciously jerk the wheel back and forth in erratic movements. Watch how other drivers jerk steering […]
British Pop Star Robbie Williams Named Volkswagen Marketing Manager
It seems like Volkswagen always hogs the best car commercials for its home country (case in point: that German TV spot in which a dubbed-over William Shatner drives an e-Golf). Now VW has launched a new European ad campaign that features British pop star Robbie Williams, who the company is calling their new “marketing manager.” We’re […]
Buick IntelliLink Touchscreen Buttons Undergo Intense Testing
Ever wonder how much work goes into making sure a component of your vehicle works flawlessly? Say, for example, how much testing the Buick IntelliLink touchscreen buttons undergo before they get the thumbs up to move forward? Answer: a helluva lot. It’s important to users that their touchscreens don’t freeze up, especially behind the wheel. […]
Next-Gen Prius Design to Blame for Hybrid’s Delay
Auto industry experts have long been awaiting the debut of the next-generation Toyota Prius. But back in July, we were plagued with disappointment after Toyota announced the next Prius would be delayed by six months. At the time, we weren’t sure why this was happening, but now it appears that it was due to top […]