2015 Volkswagen Golf Model Overview
What’s New for the 2015 VW Golf? The 2014 and 2015 VW Golf share a similar exterior style, with the squared off headlights in the 2015 model being the standout feature. Inside the Golf, the center stack is made of better material; there are new air conditioning vents, climate controls, steering wheel, and a more […]
Formula 1 Profile – Nigel Mansell
This week’s Formula 1 profile covers Nigel Mansell, a man with a mustache so glorious a single look at him could make anyone go, “Yep, he’s British.” Jokes aside, Mansell was statistically the most successful British driver of all time until Lewis Hamilton recently dethroned him. During his 14-year Formula 1 career, he was equal […]
Flying Cars to Take Off in 2017…Maybe
Companies hoping to build flying cars are keeping their hopes up. American firm Terrafugia has already started accepting deposits for its “Transition” car/plane, which it hopes to begin producing in 2017. In Slovakia, AeroMobil hopes to finalize its design and start accepting deposits in two years. In the Netherlands, PAL-V has already started taking orders […]
Formula 1 Profile – Mika Häkkinen
The fact that the most-decorated Formula 1 driver of all-time says Mika Häkkinen was the only driver he ever feared and the one he most respected should tell you all you need to know, but to define the Flying Finn only by comparison to Michael Schumacher wouldn’t be doing him justice. After trying and crashing […]
Formula 1 Profile – Michael Schumacher
With a record seven World Championships and 91 wins, Michael Schumacher is by far the most successful Formula 1 driver of all time, perhaps even one of the greatest drivers in history, bar none. Though his dominant performances were sometimes punctuated by questionable ethics, not even his biggest rivals can claim he isn’t one of […]
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette? For the standard Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, there are no significant changes from the 2014 model year. However, there is the addition of an all-new Z06 supercar model that is even more performance oriented. 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Exterior The Corvette Stingray is undeniably one of the most dramatically styled […]
Formula 1 Profile – Niki Lauda
In this Formula 1 profile, we’ll take a look at Niki Lauda, one of the most interesting and impressive characters to have ever graced Formula 1. And it starts before he even made it to the sport. He was born in 1949 in Vienna into a major Austrian business and banking dynasty. His father had […]
A Brief Look into the History of Formula 1
We’ll start with a disclaimer: Formula 1 has a long and rich history, full of heritage and drama and danger and cutting-edge technology and men with enormous legacies. So when we titled this article “A Brief Look into the History of Formula 1,” we really meant a brief look. So let’s dive in. Formula 1 […]
2015 Spanish Grand Prix Recap: Don’t Count Rosberg Out
The Spanish Grand Prix is always an important one. It’s the first European race on the calendar and a favorite among teams as a testing ground. It pushes the cars to the limit in a number of ways that other tracks don’t and it’s the race to which many teams bring their first set of […]
Chevy Sonic Named 2015 Top Safety Pick by IIHS
General Motors announced today that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the midyear 2015 Chevy Sonic a 2015 Top Safety Pick. “Customer safety is of utmost importance to Chevrolet, across all segments” said Jeff Boyer, vice president, General Motors Global Vehicle Safety. “The Sonic receiving this designation is a testament to that […]
GM Posts New Job Openings… for 2025
If you’re looking for a new job in the automotive industry, then you’re in luck… as long as you don’t mind waiting a decade or so for the position to open up. In an effort to share its vision for the future (and, perhaps, as a tribute to retiring Late Show host David Letterman), General […]
CONFIRMED: New Star Wars Trailer Doesn’t Have Any Kias in It
Well, the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer has just been released (and no, for better or worse, it’s not a RickRoll this time). In case you haven’t seen it yet, here ya go: Obviously, everyone here at the office is really jazzed about this two-minute teaser. Unfortunately, we write for an automotive […]
Nissan Reveals the Making of “With Dad” Super Bowl Commercial
During Super Bowl XLIX, Nissan aired its first Super Bowl ad in a decade, titled “With Dad.” The 90-second spot covered the challenges of being a race car driver and a father to the backdrop of Harry Chapin’s famous “Cat’s In The Cradle” song, and revealed two new Nissan cars: the 2016 Maxima and the […]
Nissan Safety Driving Forum Saves Lives in India
The streets in India can be chaotic. With so many pedestrians, animals, motorcycles, and cars fighting for the same space on rough roads, driving in India can be a dangerous task. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is doing its part to educate the growing population of new drivers on how to drive safely by using three […]
[PHOTOS] Toyota Unveils Updated TS040 Hybrid WEC Race Car
![[PHOTOS] Toyota Unveils Updated TS040 Hybrid WEC Race Car](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F03%2FUpdated-TS040-Hybrid-14.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[PHOTOS] Toyota Unveils Updated TS040 Hybrid WEC Race Car")
Last year, Toyota was crowned champion of the World Endurance Championship, making the brand the first-ever Japanese company to win the title. The automaker’s race car—the TS040 Hybrid—played a major part in this success, and now Toyota has revealed an updated version ready to take on the competition in the 2015 race series. This year’s […]
2015 Australian Grand Prix Recap: The F1 Drama is Back
Another season begins! This will be the first of a series of recap articles covering the 2015 Formula 1 season, so if you’re a huge fan of the greatest motorsport in the world (hey, I’m biased), make sure to come back to The News Wheel after every Grand Prix weekend! Last Sunday’s race took place […]
Toyota Recalls 112,500 Vehicles in US
It’s been a while since our last a significant recall post, in a year that’s so far been pretty quiet on the recall front when compared to 2014. But this week, Toyota announced it was planning to recall around 112,500 vehicles for various potential safety issues. The first recall affects 110,000 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, […]
[VIDEO] Volvo’s Braking System Stops 40-Ton Semi in Seconds
![[VIDEO] Volvo’s Braking System Stops 40-Ton Semi in Seconds](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F03%2FVolvo-Trucks-emergency-braking.png&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[VIDEO] Volvo’s Braking System Stops 40-Ton Semi in Seconds")
Volvo is known for its commitment to making the road a safer place, as was made apparent by the Swedish automaker’s Vision 2020 commitment, which aims to have no deaths or serious injuries in or by a Volvo car by 2020. Recently, the carmaker discussed its connected vehicle testing, and now it’s talking about a […]