Charger SRT Hellcat Is Named 2014 Star of the Show at SFIAS This week, the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat was named the 2014 Star of the Show at the South Florida International Auto Show (SFIAS). The award was given out by the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA). Related: New Ad Series Captures the Spirit…
While the rest of the automotive industry is moving forward with high-tech hybrids and self-driving cars, Dodge is keeping it old school—and it looks like it’s working for the American carmaker. Through a combination of high-octane power and classic styling, the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat has made a lasting impression on the industry. So…
Muscle car enthusiasts across the country are shaking with excitement after Dodge announced the new Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker models are starting to make their way to Dodge dealerships. With their throwback “Shaker” hoods and legendary 5.7-liter V8 HEMI® engine, there’s no surprise that Dodge received 2,000 dealer orders for the R/T Shaker in the…
Mazda is providing nothing but mystery and excitement with this blurry teaser image The 2019 Chicago Auto Show is just around the corner, with the press getting a sneak peek on Feb.7-8 before the general public arrives on the weekend. During those media days, Mazda plans to unveil the 30th anniversary MX-5 Miata. Up For…
Since it was first revealed back at the 2013 SEMA sow, Dodge and Mopar enthusiasts have been anxiously awaiting the release of the Dodge Scat Pack Stage Kits. With their release just around the corner, details about all three kits have been revealed. The Scat Packs can be used to add an extra performance edge…
When you’ve done something exceptionally for a century, it calls for celebration. You could try and cobble that mirth into a day’s festivities, or even a week’s worth, but for an occasion so momentous, why not do it up right and proper? That’s what Chevrolet is doing to celebrate 100 years of truck-making. The bowtie-wearing…
Want to make an SUV ready for the outdoors? Stick a tent on it. Camping is boring. Wet, cold, uncomfortable, and boring…that is, until lifestyle vehicle tuner John Pangilinan decided to re-envision camping. The South California genius used a 2016 Hyundai Tucson as his canvas for his idea of extreme outdoor adventures. Outfitting the SUV…
While driving, your senses are on high alert (except taste, because eating and driving is a dangerous and distracted driving combo). Your eyes absorb the landscape of traffic in front of you, your ears process the sounds around you, and your sense of touch grips the wheel as you navigate through gridlock. Not to mention,…
Join Ol’ Lester for a bit of story time. Come. Sit a spell. Gather ‘round the campfire kids, because Ol’ Lester (that’s me, by the way) has a story to tell you. It’s about a brilliant, 552-horsepower beast that was here and gone in the blink of an eye. For two years, the Lexus LFA…
A model poses at the Chicago Auto Showphoto by yuan2003 Each year, automakers present all their latest and greatest technologies, concepts, and even production models to appear in dealerships at a later date. We do our best to bring you the action as it happens from all over the world by way of photos, videos,…
It seems that the only thing that Nissan enjoys more than ambiguously teasing vehicles is revealing them. So, it was with great relish that Nissan revealed the offhandedly-mentioned Cummins® Project TITAN XD at the SEMA show: Project Triple Nickel (the name is a reference to the stock truck’s 555 lb-ft of torque). Triple Nickel is…
Have you been keeping an eye on all the modified Hyundai vehicles on display at this year’s SEMA Show? If you’re counting, this wild green Genesis is the sixth officially announced. TJIN Edition RoadShow has announced details on its first modified Hyundai: the TJIN Edition Genesis Coupe. The 3.8-liter Lambda V6 engine has been supercharged to surpass…
Photo: © General Motors Last November at the SEMA Auto Show, Chevrolet revealed one seriously special Camaro, a purpose-built COPO Camaro, designed to race in the NHRA Stock Eliminator class. With a personalized exterior look crafted by both Chevy designers and NHRA Funny Car driver Courtney Force (in “Red Hot,” no less), the 2016 COPO…
Kia’s A1A Optima convertible was inspired by Florida’s A1A highway When Kia introduced a sassy, topless 2016 Optima at the SEMA Show in November, the response was overwhelmingly positive. This caused a lot of people to ask just why the Korean carmaker doesn’t have a convertible in its repertoire. Turns out, it’s China’s fault. A…
I realize that I write about sexism a lot here at The News Wheel. The prejudice I experience in my field of work is much lower than what some other women face, but the constant stream of comments aimed at females in the auto industry tends to wear us all down until we just snap and have…
Photo: Craig Plersma Las Vegas holds a definite appeal that entices a wide range of people and personalities. You have the high rollers inside the MGM Grand’s casino; the risk-taking daredevils of Cirque du Soleil; and the brilliant artists that result into sold out shows. But behind these special individuals, another group of people claim…
Oh boy, trademarks! This week, Chevrolet filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to trademark the name “Black Out” for “motor land vehicles, namely, trucks.” GM Authority was the first to report on the application, which was filed on March 12th, but we hate to break the news to the breakers…
Back in 1989, Mazda came to the Chicago Auto Show with an especially momentous new model: the MX-5 Miata roadster, which set off what the Auto Show’s website called a “roadster revival.” So, it’s probably fitting that this year, on returning to Chicago, Mazda brought along three different MX-5s—the production-model 2016 MX-5, and the two…
Jay Leno drives a 1,000 hp 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Recoil The custom 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Recoil that debuted at SEMA last year had a distinct advantage over a lot of the other vehicles there: you could actually drive it. Although the Kia Beermobile was a drool-inducing thing of beauty, a bar on wheels isn’t exactly…
Check out the Dodge Durango Radar Red Nappa leather seats Back in 2013, Dodge showed off some Radar Red Nappa Leather seats on a Durango concept at the SEMA show in Vegas, and fans fell in love. Unfortunately, Dodge never brought that option to market—until now. At long last, Dodge is answering the cries from…
Download the Miata Pack for free in Forza Horizon 2 to get the 2005 Mazda Mazdaspeed MX-5 Photo: Mazda, Forza Horizon 2 Want a free car? Who doesn’t! While Mazda and Microsoft aren’t giving away the real thing, they’re teaming up to offer an exclusive free download of the redesigned 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata in…
The final 2017 Honda Ridgeline teaser image Honda released another teaser image of the upcoming 2017 Honda Ridgeline pickup today, while also announcing that the truck will make its world debut at 1:15 pm on January 11, 2016, at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The photograph shows the truck’s bed, confirming…
2016 Chevy Impala Midnight Edition Remember way, way back to the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas? And remember how Chevy debuted an Impala Blackout Concept at the auto expo? Well, today Chevrolet announced that in flagrant violation of Las Vegas city code (“What Happens Here Stays Here”), it has begun producing the car in…
Just as we’d begun to recover from Alfredo Simon’s chrome Mercedes, Reddit assaulted our eyeballs with this photo of a camouflage Camaro: Related info: Commemorative Camaro Debuts at SEMA That’s gross. That’s a gross way to live. This image was posted to the r/funny subreddit, with the clever title, “Some jackass forgot his tires at the…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the week’s car news, but this time, with gusto. This week, we are once more talking about the giant that is Fiat Chrysler, but I realized that I talk bad about them a lot on these videos, so I wanted to start with some positive news….
Download the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata on Forza Horizon 2…then win it in real life! Photo: Mazda, Forza Horizon Have you heard about the Mazda MX-5 four-car-pack you can download for free? Forza Horizon 2 is releasing an exclusive, complimentary package featuring four iconic Mazda Miatas for players to test drive on their Xbox Ones:…
Richard Petty and AC/DC’s Brian Johnson Ford has announced that it is teaming up with Petty’s Garage—named for all-time racing great Richard Petty—to produce a limited-edition Mustang GT of great beauty and power. That beauty comes from a two-tone black-and-blue color scheme that accentuates the finer points of one of the most beautiful cars on…
Photo: The News Wheel If you’re looking for a book that takes the traditional road trip story and turns it on its ear with beautiful art, deep storytelling, and a little bit of magic, I have a tome you should add to your teetering To Be Read pile. Are You Listening? by Tillie Walden hit…
The very first, hand-built 2015 COPO Camaro race car was sold at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction on Saturday, April 18th, raising $400,000 for our nation’s wounded warriors. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the Camaro COPO’s auction were donated to the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans, a non-profit that helps disabled vets…
How will this Porsche 911 perform without its famous flat-6 motor? Remember last month when it was announced that professional drifter Ryan Tuerck was planning to load a Ferrari V8 engine into a Toyota 86? Well, we have a similar story to report, but this one comes with a twist, as Canadian tuning company Bisimoto…
It’s not uncommon for acclaimed actors to occasionally slum it in awful movies in exchange for a nice fat paycheck. One of the most famous examples is Michael Caine, who won his first Oscar for the 1986 film Hannah and Her Sisters, but couldn’t collect the award because he was busy filming Jaws 4: The…
Pony car purists will have something entirely new to be big mad about if/when the all-electric Ford Mustang fastback becomes a thingPictured: Ford Mustang Lithium concept Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford President of Automotive and 2019 Automotive News All Star Joe Hinrichs suggested on CNBC’s Squawk Box that an all-electric Ford Mustang fastback is probably…
Photo: Chevrolet As General Motors gears up to release a myriad of electric cars ranging from Hummers to Cadillacs, it only seems natural that the American automaker would consider electrifying some of its high-performance classics. One of the automaker’s recent tweets even seems to hint that an electric Camaro may be on the horizon. Around…
Here’s hoping the Ram 2016 Chicago Auto Show reveal is as impressive as the brand has been in the past Can’t make it to the 2016 Chicago Auto Show this year, but really want to see what the Ram truck brand has in store? Well, never fear—we’ve got your back. Not only is The News…
Mazda executives drum up excitement over this customized Mazda MX-5 at the Chicago Auto Show Mazda didn’t have any new vehicles debuting at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, but instead chose to continue milking its next-generation 2016 MX-5 Miata for all it’s worth. At an informal press conference this morning at the automaker’s display booth, Mazda PR…
The “Maximum Attack” Scion FR-S will be on display at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show It’s now just over a week until the media preview kicks off for the Chicago Auto Show (CAS), and we’re hearing tidbits here and there about what we can expect to see. While we don’t have all the details, we…
The designers at Mopar reimagined the 2020 Jeep Gladiator as the Top Dog Concept. By utilizing custom accessories and Jeep Performance Parts, they were able to create a vehicle specifically suited for mountain bikers. An Award-Winning Vehicle: 2020 Jeep Gladiator receives Gold Winch award Off-road capabilities The Jeep Gladiator Top Dog Concept replaces the standard…
Hyundai revealed the Veloster RE:FLEX special edition at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show Last Thursday at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai revealed the latest addition to the Veloster lineup and the follow-up to the popular RE:MIX Edition that debuted at SEMA in 2012: the Hyundai Veloster RE:FLEX. Unveiled @Hyundai Veloster Reflex in Ice Pearl. #FuelCAS…
It’s almost the Fourth of July, and Ford is announcing that its made-in-America Ranger is adding some new bells and whistles to match its stars and stripes. The top vehicle on the Cars.com 2020 American-Made Index, the Ranger will soon be available to upgrade with three cool new packages from Ford Performance. Two of those…
Hours away from the reveal of its next-generation F-150, Ford Motor Company is taking the opportunity to remind you and everyone within the sound of its voice that the F-Series makes a lot of money. Like, a lot a lot of money. Talking like a whole buttload of money here. More Hot Fords Coming Soon:…
Don’t expect any big changes, but the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro does offer a few new features and tweaks for the upcoming model year. While the Camaro hasn’t received as much attention recently as the all-new Corvette, the sports car is still one of Chevrolet’s most recognizable and desirable models. As reported by GM Authority, the…
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…
Chevrolet brought a bit of excitement to the Korean peninsula this month when it revealed the award-winning 2016 Camaro SS at the 2016 Busan International Motor Show. The effortlessly powerful 6.2-liter V8 beneath the hood of the Camaro SS is SAE certified at 455 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque, and it is sure to…
Each year after the MLB All-Star Game, the Most Valuable Player is announced. As part of winning the prestigious title and a cool translucent bat trophy, the MVP typically gets to choose between owning one of two Chevrolet vehicles. Last year, Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman took home a new Chevy Camaro SS Coupe…
Chevrolet introduced the 2015 COPO Camaro at the SEMA Show. This is the fourth edition of the limited-production, factory-built race car – and as with the previous three model years, only 69 will be built. The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re…
2014 COPO Camaro Program Satisfying at last the anticipation in NHRA Stock Eliminator and Super Stock competitors across the country, Chevrolet has officially announced the details of the 2014 COPO Camaro Program. Just like in the previous two years of the program, those competitors looking for an edge will need to act fast, as Chevy…
‘Tis the season to be overly animalistic in consumer behavior! Mall scrums traditionally happen the day after tryptophan-induced slumbers, with the inhumanity of Black Friday wiping away any lingering human goodwill gleaned from family meals and feeling thankful. How much is human life worth? $25 in savings? $250? $2,500? Probably a little bit more than…
Following GM’s recent recall disaster, it’s nice to know that some car companies can do recalls right (now and then). Chrysler Group recently announced a 2014 Ram ProMaster recall that will likely involve around 6,800 of the vans. The 2014 Ram ProMaster recall comes after a routine post-production test on the ProMaster. During testing, one…
The Kia Soul made headlines earlier this year when it was chosen to transport Pope Francis during his visit to Korea. According to a new list from Kelley Blue Book of the 10 Best Back-to-School cars, the Soul is a good fit for both the Supreme Leader of the Catholic Church, and a college student…
Kelley Blue Book has put together its list of the 12 Best Family Cars of 2014, and two Chevrolet vehicles have found themselves in KBB’s good graces for their commitments to safety, comfort, performance, roominess, and fun: the 2014 Chevy Impala and Traverse. KBB’s 12 Best Family Cars of 2014 includes two minivans, four full-size…
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