Car News In the Rearview: Trump Kicks Off the Eco-Wars
Hello, and welcome back once more to In the Rearview, where I, your benevolent local car journalist-y dude, bring you a digest of the past week’s top car news in bite-sized form. Two weeks ago, the nation was rocked as President Donald Trump egregiously and audaciously did exactly what he said he was going to […]
Subaru Sends Modified WRX STI Vehicle Down the World’s Oldest Bobsled Run
Piloted by British Rally Champion Mark Higgins, the Subaru WRX STI successfully navigated the twists and turns of the Swiss bobsled track
After making an appearance at the 87th Geneva Motor Show, most automakers packed up their vehicles and left Switzerland, presumably to prepare for the next auto show. However, Subaru decided to take a more scenic route, traveling through the legendary Swiss Alps. Subaru’s destination was St. Mortiz, Switzerland, a village famous for hosting the Winter […]
Did Dodge Just Reveal the Dodge Demon’s Horsepower?
When it comes to the horsepower of the Dodge Demon, 757 would appear to be the lucky number
So far, the teaser videos for the Dodge Demon have only revealed small tidbits of information surrounding Dodge’s new performance vehicle. However, intentionally or not, this week’s Dodge Demon video just unleashed the largest amount of information so far, especially if you know where to look. In fact, the teaser may have just revealed the […]
Scott Eastwood Named as the Face of the 2017 BMW 5 Series
The highly-anticipated 2017 BMW 5 Series is set to arrive at dealerships early next month. As such, BMW has begun to create additional excitement for the vehicle in the days leading up to its release. With the 5 Series being seen as a young and exciting new vehicle, BMW wanted a spokesperson who was equally as young […]
Jimmy Fallon Races Through New York in Bizarre New Universal Studios Ride
Will Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon, the latest attraction from Universal Studios, lead the pack or simply burn out in the theme park race?
Back in 2009, Disney was unsurprisingly the king of the hill when it came to theme parks. According to data collected by the Themed Entertainment Association, the Magic Kingdom was the most-visited theme park in the world, with a recorded 17,233,000 visitors. Even the least-visited theme park at Walt Disney World, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, still […]
Rap Star Ludacris Upgrades from a 1993 Acura Legend to a NSX Supercar
Merry Ludacrismas to Me. @acura #nsx #gooddadgang @cthagod thanks for the plug! A photo posted by @ludacris on Dec 16, 2016 at 12:52pm PST Nowadays most people know actor Chris Bridges from his role as Tej Parker in the Fast and Furious movies, but back in the early 2000s he was better known as rapper […]
Creepy Vin Diesel Can’t Get Over How Beautiful His Brazilian Interviewer Is [VIDEO]
![Creepy Vin Diesel Can’t Get Over How Beautiful His Brazilian Interviewer Is [VIDEO]](https://thenewswheel.com/wp-content/themes/patterns/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fthenewswheel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F12%2FVin-Diesel-says-I-love-you-to-Brazilian-interviewer.png&q=90&w=760&h=400&zc=1 "Creepy Vin Diesel Can’t Get Over How Beautiful His Brazilian Interviewer Is [VIDEO]")
Fast and Furious star Vin Diesel got a little too fast with Brazilian interviewer Carol Moreira, whose awkward responses and strained smile imply that she was secretly furious with him. The interview begins at the 1:20 mark, and begins getting really creepy at the 4:40 mark: The Fast and the Luxurious: The best luxury cars […]
10 Most Popular Cars from Japanese Anime
The vibrant, kinetic style of Japanese animation is the perfect form for depicting the emotion of driving. From thrilling, high-speed races to tense, emotionally-jarring confrontations, automobiles are an integral part of hand-drawn storytelling. Just as anime shows and movies are filled with colorful human (and animal) characters, so are there many unforgettable cars that are […]
New Toyota Supra Mule Car Looks Even More Like FT-1 Concept
Ever since the Toyota FT-1 Concept was first unveiled in 2014 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, rumors have circulated that it might serve as the visual platform upon which a hypothetical Toyota Supra successor would be based. As we recently found out, that successor definitely seems to be on its way […]
Gatlinburg’s Hollywood Star Cars Museum Review & Visitor Experience
There are certain places in the United States that are known for being family vacation destinations, and eastern Tennessee is one of those. For families on the East Coast and in the Midwest, the Smoky Mountains region has been a go-to weekend retreat for hiking, drinking, and sightseeing. In addition to the Great Smoky Mountains […]
20 Best Car-Themed Baby Names for Gearhead Parents
Being a parent–and giving birth to a child–is an incalculable amount of work. So it’s your prerogative to give your child a cool name. Sure you’re picking out the name that will be inextricably linked to their identity for the rest of their life, but why not choose something that also holds special meaning to you, the parents? […]
‘Thunder Alley’ Review: Everything You Want in a Stock Car Racing Board Game
When the automobile was first invented, it wasn’t long before people found a new thrilling, high-speed sport: car racing. Even for those of us who have never driven our cars above 80 mph, we still feel an adrenaline rush watching a NASCAR race on television or a local track competition in person. While many […]
New ‘Monster Trucks’ Film Puts Twist on Coming of Age Story
Every once in awhile, the movie industry puts out an iconic movie about cars. Films like the Fast & the Furious franchise, Herbie the Love Bug, and—for those comedy lovers out there—Talladega Nights remind us why we love cars so much. Then, there are those car films that leave you sitting there, scratching your head. […]
Nissan Concept Ready for the Silver Screen
The Nissan IDx Concept first captured the world’s attention at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2013. There were strong rumors that the concept would head to production as an inexpensive coupe with retro style, but pretty much all indicators point to the model being scrapped. You can still see some of its design cues in the new […]
520,000-mile Toyota Supra is Still Going
The fourth-generation Toyota Supra is known as perhaps one of the most reliable sports cars ever made. It’s one of the reasons that even years after it has gone out of production, it remains so sought after that its value is appreciating. What’s most surprising about the Supra’s reliability is that sports cars are generally […]
What Happened to the Toyota Supra Successor?
Back in early 2014, gearheads everywhere rejoiced when Toyota renewed the long-lost “Supra” trademark among rumors of the discontinued sports car being revamped for a new generation of speedsters. Since then, we have heard plenty of rumors, but more than two years later, we still don’t have a Supra successor. Our last update on the […]
“Jason Bourne” Stunt Driver Takes 2016 Chevy Camaro SS for a Hair-raising Ride on Dubai Runway
There’s a lot to like about the new sixth-generation 2016 Chevy Camaro. Of the many stats it can boast, though, none have been as dramatically illustrated as its ability to go from zero to 100 mph and back again in just 313 meters—thanks to this new video from Chevrolet Arabia. Titled #Zero100Zero, this two-minute promotional […]
Nissan GT-R Shatters Drifting Record
Nissan takes drifting very seriously. Japan was one of the first countries to fully embrace drifting as a sport instead of a driving error, and the drift culture is strong enough for it to warrant its own installment in The Fast and the Furious franchise. The automaker wasn’t happy enough with being good at drifting, however. […]