Elon Musk Gives Us the D – Er, the Tesla D, That Is
Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, is known for making pretty big announcements and boldly going where other auto CEOs don’t even dream of going. For instance, he recently promised that we’ll have fully self-driving Teslas within the next six years, and he even joked that he might be interested in making a flying car. Musk also […]
Mitsubishi Ralliart Australia Outlander PHEV Completes Australasian Safari 2014
Mitsubishi successfully entered a sport-tuned version of its Outlander PHEV in the Australasian Safari 2014 CC Rally, finishing 19th overall and winning its class by crossing the finish line after an intense 57 hours, 49 minutes, and 14 seconds. The Team Mitsubishi Ralliart Australia Outlander PHEV endured and survived two accidents during the fourth and […]
Subaru WRX America’s Most Ticketed Car
The Subaru WRX has made a name for itself by providing power and performance at a fairly reasonable price, with the most recent model boasting a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine that yields 268 horsepower, and starting at about $26,000. A new study finds that drivers who chose the WRX for its speed got what […]
2015 Ram 1500 Production Will Be 20% EcoDiesel
When paired with the 3.0-liter V6 EcoDiesel engine, the 2015 Ram 1500 is the most fuel-efficient pickup truck in America. It’s no surprise then that Ram Truck will be boosting the EcoDiesel to a whopping 20% of total 2015 Ram 1500 production. Initially, the EcoDiesel was anticipated to claim just 10% of total 2015 Ram […]
[Gallery] BMW i3 Test Drive Shows No Shortage of Power
![[Gallery] BMW i3 Test Drive Shows No Shortage of Power](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F09%2FElectric-Drive-Event-137.jpg&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[Gallery] BMW i3 Test Drive Shows No Shortage of Power")
Recently, one of The News Wheel‘s editors was able to take a test drive in the all-electric 2015 BMW i3 at the Drive Electric Ohio event in Columbus–and he couldn’t wait to share his experience! We’ll hand the mic over to Aaron as he tells us about his BMW i3 test drive. Dig Deeper: Read […]
2015 RC F Engine Performs Like Pro Wrestler
Lexus has made one thing very clear with the release of the 2015 RC F: it’s looking to take a big bite out of BMW’s lunch. A true competitor to the M4, the RC F carries much of the requisite luxury that the Lexus brand would demand while providing a memorable 467 horsepower driving experience. Granted, […]
Ford Wins Fourth GRC Manufacturers’ Championship
For the fourth year in a row, Ford reigns supreme in the Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship (GRC), winning the Manufacturers’ Championship after a double podium finish in Round 7 in Los Angeles on Saturday. Then, just to show everyone they weren’t messing around, the same two drivers went out and did it again on […]
Worst Road Trip Movies: Blues Brothers 2000 Review
It’s always a bit depressing to watch the inexorable march of time turn once-hip Saturday Night Live stars into paunchy movie dads. As the first host of Weekend Update, 1975-era Chevy Chase was the country’s preeminent young wiseass. But as his hairline and fame receded in the following years, he eventually found himself playing lame […]
How to Organize a Trunk or Treat
It’s hard to believe, but October—and then Halloween—are right around the corner. (You’ll be able to tell any day now when stores begin to put up Christmas trees…) The usual trick-or-treating is always a fun time with the little ones, but if you’re tired of hiking around several miles in the bitter cold just to […]
Tree Crushes LEAF Because Nature Loves Irony
If you ask someone who is still prone to dropping euphemisms first popularized fifty-or-so years ago that are meant to demean people concerned with the environment, they might just up and call the Nissan LEAF a car for tree huggers. If they saw the video below of a tree crushing a LEAF, they might feel […]
[VIDEO] Ellen Spoofs McConaughey Lincoln Ad
![[VIDEO] Ellen Spoofs McConaughey Lincoln Ad](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F09%2FEllen-2.png&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[VIDEO] Ellen Spoofs McConaughey Lincoln Ad")
The saying goes that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. The argument could be made, however, that there is a certain level of flattery that comes with parody, as evidenced by yet another high-profile talk show host getting in on having some fun with the new Matthew McConaughey ads for the Lincoln MKC. After […]
Full 2015 Mustang Fuel Economy Figures Released
Back in August, we got an early peak at what to expect as far as fuel economy goes for the new 2015 Ford Mustang. The EPA has released its final estimates for the new Mustang, and it seems that this year’s model actually has slightly poorer fuel economy than that of the outgoing model. Here’s […]
Best Road Trip Movies: The Blues Brothers Review
If you watch all of the films that are based on Saturday Night Live sketches, you will notice some definite tiers that emerge. Many entries are abysmal (including It’s Pat and A Night at the Roxbury), some are underrated (Stuart Saves His Family and Coneheads) and a select few are beloved (Wayne’s World). There is […]
New Subaru Ad Campaign for the 2015 Outback Features Literal Tree Huggers – UPDATED
Subaru is plugging the new 2015 Subaru Outback with two television commercials, “Bison” (below) and “Memory Lane” (also below). Both are directed by Lost in Translation and Being John Malkovich cinematographer Lance Acord (with a name like “Acord,” it seems like this guy should work for Honda, am I right?!?). They were created by ad […]
2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe Configurator Goes Live
If you are browsing Cadillac’s website any time soon, you might notice that the 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe configurator is now available. Naturally, I decided to play around with it a bit to explore all the options for the all-new model. Right off the bat, you’ll get your choice between a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine […]
How to Grow Old Fast: Driving in Ireland
You might not think that hedges are a big deal. After all, they’re merely little bushes, right? That’s true, unless you happen to find yourself driving along a country road. In Ireland. In the dark. With no sign of a cell signal in sight. Then, you might look at hedges a bit differently. It was […]
[VIDEO] Top Gear Tests Nissan ZEOD RC
![[VIDEO] Top Gear Tests Nissan ZEOD RC](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F09%2FArt-ZEOD-Top-Gear.png&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "[VIDEO] Top Gear Tests Nissan ZEOD RC")
Nissan came up short in its goal of getting the ZEOD RC across the finish line at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year, but it was able to rack up the dual accomplishments of the first-ever all-electric lap at the Circuit de la Sarthe and the fastest all-electric lap ever recorded (186 mph) on […]
Check Out the 2015 Honda Jazz
Honda is previewing the next-generation 2015 Jazz with some new photos, although the car won’t have its official unveiling until early next month at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The Jazz is essentially just the European version of what we Americans call the Honda Fit, and this one doesn’t look too different from previous Jazzes. […]