When Chevy unveiled the life-size LEGO Batmobile it had built to promote the upcoming LEGO Batman movie, the American automaker touted the amount of blood, sweat, and bat-tears that had gone into the project. According to Chevrolet, it took a combined 2,055 hours to put together the 344,187 LEGO bricks that make up the vehicle…
Along the bank of the Mad River, classic car enthusiasts from throughout… In a previously published article, we discussed vehicles that derive their names… Celebrities love to share their cars on Instagram. In fact, sensations like Kevin… On Wednesday, Demi Lovato released her official music video for her new… In anticipation of today’s 4:00 pm trade…
The latest film in the Transformers saga, Transformers: Age of Extinction, is set to release on June 27, just slightly more than a week from today. Before you settle into the sticky chairs of the theatre with a seven-gallon container of butter and some popcorn, however, it might be fun to take a look back…
Photo: Pixabay When considering leather seat trim, you might have encountered the terms “aniline” and “semi-aniline.” Here’s a brief overview of these types of leather to enhance your automotive knowledge. New and Improved: Meet the 2020 Chevy Corvette Aniline leather Aniline leather is the most natural-looking leather that still displays unique surface characteristics of the…
Photo: plX Dust When you think of vehicle theft, you might think of someone sticking a hanger through your vehicle’s window, unlocking the car, and hot wiring it before taking off in a high-speed pursuit. Our perceptions of vehicle theft are often over-dramatized by movies and television shows, so we don’t look out for the signs…
2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Wins 2014 Bold Ride of the Year Award The fans of Bold Ride have spoken: the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the 2014 Bold Ride of the Year, beating out some stiff competition from nine other contenders. In fact, the Charger SRT Hellcat claimed a whopping 54% of the…
The 2016 Chevy SS is currently offered with a naturally aspirated V8 motor good for 415 horsepower When General Motors announced last year that it would stop all manufacturing in Elizabeth, Australia, by the end of 2017, it all but signaled the end for its high-performance Chevrolet SS sedan. The Chevy SS is essentially the American…
When most people think of a stereotypical used car salesman, they imagine a slimy grease ball that’s just trying to get as much money as possible. Over the years, many films haven’t necessarily helped this stereotype, with multiple characters representing the very worst qualities that many people abhor. After a recent viewing of the film…
After weeks and months of speculation, the spotlight has at last been shed on the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, which was unveiled today ahead of its physical debut at this week’s New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). It turns out that the new Cruze is significantly revised but not entirely redesigned, with Impala- and Malibu-inspired design…
The day has come. Americans across the nation will ditch work an… We’re well into the third day of the Round of 16, and… Colombia and Uruguay have both made it through the first round of… Today, Group H’s highest ranking team, Belgium, take on the lowest-ranking, South… Today, the top two teams from Group…
Whether your teen is heading back to high school, going off to… The Chevy Spark was introduced in 1998 as the Daewoo Matiz. Four… Over the past few years, Chevrolet has discontinued many of its sedans… In recent years, there’s been a decrease in the number of vehicles… Want your Chevy to stand apart from…
You may be able to find a Citation in the wild if you look hard enough Photo: Vetatur Fumare via CC I’ve recently been on the lookout for creative, entertaining, or downright oddly named vehicles of the 1980s to write about. During my research, I encountered the Chevrolet Citation, which — as an English major…
The full-size truck segment just got a new dose of awesome: the 2015 GMC Sierra Denali magnetic ride control feature marks the first time that a truck in that segment has been offered with the electronically controlled damping system. The 2015 GMC Sierra Denali The point of the Sierra Denali magnetic ride control is to…
The New York Auto Show is right around the corner, and plenty of automakers have given us a taste of what we can expect during the press day unveilings. General Motors, on the other hand, had been playing its cards close to its chest, until recently when the automaker revealed just what we can expect…
The 2014 Chicago Auto Show opened its doors today to the press, so we got to see a lot of big reveals—and a dancing hamster to boot. I spent so much time running from one conference to the next for social posting that I hardly had time to take any of it in. As I…
Turn signals can be a source of both comfort and frustration on… This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel… When buying a used car, it’s crucial that you check its vehicle history… Believe it or not, the very first cars that were made weren’t… Saying that the road to developing an…
Photo: Chevrolet The vast Chevy lineup has a handful of changes for the latest model year. From full refreshes to minor updates, here’s a list of what’s new on the 2023 Chevrolet lineup. Ready to Upgrade? Shop for the latest Chevy models The all-new 2023 Blazer features a fresh new look, a larger 10-inch touch-screen…
Photo: Chevrolet Since the 2023 Chevy Traverse is in its sixth year since its last major overhaul, many critics and drivers agree that it’s past due for a major overhaul. But despite it being long in the tooth, Consumer Reports decided to throw this SUV a recommendation. Here’s what stood out to the industry experts….
Photo: The News Wheel Pedestrian safety should be a priority 365 days a year, but for the month of October, it gets special attention. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation, October is the first-ever National Pedestrian Safety Month. Car Care 101: Tire maintenance tips “With this designation…
The Civic Type R’s bigger engine should be enough to put the Toyota in its place, but the small hatch has two crucial advantages… Thanks to the instant torque provided by its electric motors, the Tesla… For the fifth year in a row, MotorTrend Group’s Roadkill Nights Powered… After a brief hiatus, the hit drama Supernatural returned…
Netflix’s “BoJack Horseman” may have ended its six-season in 2020, but it’s still got a lot to say, and driving plays a significant role.… Sometimes, when you see a vehicle moving forward, it looks like its wheels are spinning in reverse. Here are a few reasons why that may be.… In May, gearheads and car…
Chevrolet is refreshing the Bolt EV and adding the all-new Bolt EUV… The iconic Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is gaining some exciting new features for… Ch-ch-ch-ch-chaaanges are in store for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic. This year, the… The crossover SUV segment is one of the most crowded in the… The Malibu was just redesigned last year,…
Hyundai will be releasing two all-new ads for the 2015 Sonata as the world gears up for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. Both 30-second spots will air on ESPN and Univision with the hashtag #BecauseFutbol as part of the brand’s exclusive automotive advertising sponsorship with the networks for the World Cup series. This is…
Image: Terabass via WordPress Ah, “Back to the Future II,” the film that promised us self-lacing shoes, hoverboards, flying cars, dehydrated pizza, and the abolition of lawyers — all by the year 2015! While some of those predictions have come true to a degree — Nike did begin a line of self-lacing shoes, but they…
Think back to the last time someone was having a sale at the local used car lot. When you were driving up to it (or past it), what was the first thing you saw? HEEEEEY Photo: Angus Fraser That’s right—the fan-inflated wacky arm-waving nylon tube men. But where did the wacky wiggly men come from?…
A mid-cycle update for the Chevrolet Equinox has been delayed until the 2022 model year Photo: Chevrolet Due to fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, mid-cycle updates have been postponed for several GM models. According to The Detroit News, General Motors has told its suppliers to halt work on parts and tooling for vehicles that were…
Your leather steering wheel can become sticky for a number of reasons,… The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe came first and second in the 2021… The 2021 Women of Color STEM Conference took place virtually on Oct.… The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has earned a spot on the 2021 Wards… Reputation released its “2021 Automotive Reputation Report,”…
While Honda historically performs well in the awards, its 2024 showing is genuinely remarkable… The used-car experts at Kelley Blue Book recently named the 2021 Buick… The rivalry between Ford and Jeep is at a full tilt with… The Chevy Volt may be gone from the automaker’s lineup, but it’s… If your teen is in…
As vehicles continue to become increasingly integrated with internal computers, especially with the advent of connected and autonomous tech, on-board electronics are becoming more and more influential. Because of that, they’re becoming bigger and bigger targets for hackers looking to jeopardize the safety and security of cars. Just last year, hackers were able to take control of…
Apple’s new iOS 14 operating system is coming soon — and it’s… Though it’s now all caught up, Toyota was once behind the curve… A new iPhone shortcut allows you to more easily record video when… A new Apple patent application proposes using an iPhone or even an… If you’re a loyal Apple customer, chances…
If you’ve been getting robocalls about your vehicle’s supposedly expired warranty, you’re not alone. Here are a few ways to deal with them.… After being plagued by numerous delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chevrolet has finally begun production on the all-new 2021 Tahoe.… After months of testing, GM Defense has finally secured a $214.3…
2018 represented a year of many changes for the automotive industry. As… Earlier this month, The News Wheel published an article about the decline… At one point in time in American history, monorails were envisioned by… If you’re somebody who has to frequently travel for work, or just… Let’s face it, car accidents can happen…
GM still has a handful of domestic factories that focus on passenger cars General Motors recently announced that it would be shutting down five of its North American facilities within the next year. That list of locations includes the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, the Lordstown Assembly factory, and the Oshawa plant out in Canada. Each of…
The plethora of beaches, gardens, and historical sites in the Palmetto State make it a popular destination for road-trippers. If you prefer a hotel with personality, check out one of these four accommodations in South Carolina. Sophisticated and Spacious: Meet the 2020 Cadillac XT6 King Charles Inn Head to the heart of downtown Charleston to experience…
The Chevrolet Onix Photo: Chevrolet China Here in the United States, Chevrolet is currently cutting much of its passenger car lineup. Meanwhile in China, drivers are still choosing sedans as their go-to vehicle class. In fact, Chevrolet is ready to introduce a new sedan to the Chinese market: the Chevrolet Onix. Which Do You Prefer?:…
Season 10 of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee is officially out on Netflix, and one of the most highly anticipated guests is none other than Ellen DeGeneres. Of course, in true Comedians in Cars fashion, Jerry Seinfeld had to pick out a car that fits Ellen’s personality, so he opted for a 1977 Toyota FJ40…
Seinfeld’s Mazda Cosmo loses a hubcap while he’s driving with Margaret Cho Jerry Seinfeld appeared to have peaked (both in terms of interview subject and vehicle) when he managed to get President Barack Obama to drive a Corvette Stingray on his Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee web series, but he’s not finished yet. Seinfeld and…
In the new two-minute-long ad spot, entitled “More Than Just Words,” Jeep… Four moose took a well-earned rest after walking all day to lick… Welp, it’s time to get back out my floppy striped cap, vest… The long-running “What Makes a Honda is Who Makes a Honda” YouTube… Honda is continuing its long-running “What Makes…
2019 Sonic hatchback in Shock Photo: Chevrolet Ever look out across a parking lot and notice that almost every car is black, white, brown, or grey, and because your car is also one of those traditional hues, you’re having trouble finding it? Your car doesn’t have to blend into the background. If you want to…
This innovation deserves a better name Photo: General Motors With the increasing prevalence of electric and mid-engine vehicles, it’s likely that you’ve heard the term frunk — or front truck — bandied about recently. Just on The News Wheel alone, we’ve reported on stories like Ford’s inexplicable ad claiming that the Mustang Mach-E’s frunk can…
If you’ve ever seen that black-and-white, swirled camouflage wrap on a car… A future GMC crossover was spotted out for testing! https://t.co/oaeZviDLPn pic.twitter.com/98gxTEfEaN —… The Honda Civic Type R is inarguably one of the hottest hot… If you have read my articles on The News Wheel, you may… Cadillac is expanding on the success of…
Your star sign can help you narrow down your options when car shopping Photo: Ton Do via Pixabay If you’re on Shopping for a new vehicle but not sure which one to buy? Find out what car you should drive based on your zodiac sign. Assertive Options: Pick a vehicle that makes a great first…
Absolute Fitness owner Mike Moorman said it was his dream to own a Ferrari When Mike Moorman began his career as a personal trainer, he drove an ’86 Buick that was close to falling apart and paid a local gym so he could train his clients there. Now, 19 years later, Moorman drives a 2000…
2015 Silverado High Country HD ©GM Chevrolet had a huge 2014, logging more than 2,000,000 total sales in the United States for the first time since 2007. With the help of big sales from familiar favorites (and a new face or two), Chevrolet moved 2,033,442 vehicles in the US throughout 2014, good for a 4.4%…
Photo: mohamed hassan via CC As anyone who reads The News Wheel — or, you know, has a pulse — knows, there are a lot of car movies out there. But, it’s my opinion that some of the greatest quotes referencing cars don’t actually come from movies about driving. Here are a few of my…
He even has his own street in NYC Photo: swikes Everyone who remembers the original Law and Order series on NBC, watched Beauty and the Beast as a child, or had movie nights with their friends to watch Dirty Dancing has a soft spot in their heart for Jerry Orbach. When he passed away in…
The soundtrack for “Mad Max: Fury Road” is so heart-pounding that I’d actually encourage you not to listen to it while driving.… The results of a small-scale scientific study show that “Mad Max: Fury Road has some of the most exciting chase scenes in cinema.… Wherever success and uniqueness exist, you’re sure to find imitators….
Will Super Cruise soon appear in a Buick Avenir? The Super Cruise technology from General Motors is probably the biggest thing to happen to the Cadillac brand in quite some time. This semi-autonomous driving system was first added to the CT6 sedan earlier this year. After achieving initial success for the Super Cruise system, GM…
The first round of voting for the prestigious North American Truck of… The North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year awards stand… Making the first cut of this year’s North American Car, Truck, and… The jurors of the North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of… After evaluating the design, safety, innovation, segment-leading…
If you love auto racing, road trips, or just looking at cool cars, you’ll have plenty to look forward to on streaming platforms next month. These vehicle-centric TV shows and films are new on streaming for February 2020, coming soon to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Disney Plus, and HBO Now. Cross Over Into Luxury: Meet the…
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