Cars You Didn't Know Were in “Back to the Future”

Image: Terabass via WordPress When you think of Back to the Future, you’re virtually guaranteed to picture Doc Brown’s iconic time-traveling DeLorean — complete with its factory-made gull-wing doors and decidedly aftermarket flux capacitor. What you may not know that the film’s 1955 setting uses both plot-relevant and background vehicles to remarkable effect. Here are…

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Walt Disney World’s Minnie Vans Have Returned

Photo: Disney Transportation has changed quite a bit at Walt Disney World in the last few years. One of the most jaw-dropping decisions was the removal of the Magical Express bus line that took guests to and from the airport when visiting the park. But one mode of transport that has triumphantly returned are Minnie…

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iPhone Archives

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…

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The Legacy of Boycar, A Bizarre Brother-Based Bit

Photo: spamforpic via Pixabay License If you’re familiar with the popular comedy advice podcast “My Brother, My Brother and Me,” odds are you’re well acquainted with the brothers’ penchant for creating absurd characters and spiraling into what I once called “hysterical madness” at the drop of a hat. For reference, look no further than this…

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Car-Sploitation Movie Spotlight: ‘Speedtrap' (1977)

Joe Don Baker is back. And this time, he’s driving considerably faster… Photo: dave_7 via CC A while back on The News Wheel, I penned an article discussing the lethargic chase scene from the movie Mitchell. In that film, the title character is played by character actor Joe Don Baker, a veteran of films both…

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The Truck Continuity Faux Pas in ‘Die Hard’

No sign of a truck or Alan Rickman’s goatee anywhere… Photo: Pixabay via CC Ah yes, Die Hard. Everyone’s favorite Christmas movie that’s not technically a Christmas movie while totally still being a Christmas movie. It’s no secret that this film is incredibly beloved by audiences, and has been since its release in 1988. It’s…

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Self-Driving Cars Won’t Avoid Most Crashes

Car crash Photo: Tumisu via Pixabay While excitement has been gradually growing in anticipation of self-driving cars’ debut, you may be disappointed to learn that these vehicles won’t necessarily make roads much safer. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that self-driving cars may still be unable to avoid an astounding two-thirds of vehicle…

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Did You Know? The KONG Dog Toy Was Inspired by a VW Part

This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel may earn a small commission when you click on links and complete qualifying purchases. You can read our full disclaimer here. The classic KONG has provided hours of fun for dogs around the world Photo: Volkswagen If you’re a dog owner, you’re probably…

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“Car Matchmaker” Spike Feresten Talks to Us About Loving Porsches, Hating Crosstours, Writing “Seinfeld,” and Predicting Donald Trump

Spike Feresten, whose “Car Matchmaker” returns for a third season on Esquire this Wednesday night Although he hosted Talkshow with Spike Feresten for three years on Fox, Spike Feresten made his biggest contributions to the entertainment industry while working behind the camera. As a television comedy writer, Spike has few equals, with a resume that…

Dice Drivin' Review: Press Your Luck in This Fast-Paced, 8-Bit Car Racing Game

Good board games don’t just come from America and Germany; these days, they’re being made all over the world. Thanks to the popularity of tabletop gaming–and the possibilities of crowd-funding–all kinds of creative gaming titles are being released. Last year, Vorpalia Games in Spain created and released Dice Drivin’, a street racing card game inspired…

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Jenner's Tragic Accident is Latest in Line of Incidents Involving Celebrities and Escalades

Curse of the Escalade? Bruce Jenner just latest celeb to find trouble in luxe SUV https://t.co/mOJZlzlUMC (AP photo) pic.twitter.com/bEejJ1bb9W — USA TODAY (@USATODAY) February 9, 2015 This past Saturday, former Olympian Bruce Jenner was involved in a tragic multicar accident in Malibu that resulted in the death of a 69-year-old woman. In a somewhat unusual…

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2015 gmc Yukon XL Archives

Sales of GMC trucks and SUVs were up 8% in June with… The Dubai Police Department is far from alone in the United Arab… GMC continued its incredible roll in April, moving 47,194 units in the… General Motors is allegedly weighing the expansion of its Arlington, Texas, assembly plant to… Developers behind the 2015 GMC Yukon and…

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The News Wheel Editors: Our Childhood Car Memories

We all have strange childhood memories. As a kid, you learn more about the world around you every day, and that includes trips in the back seat of your parents’ car. We decided to take a trip down memory lane and think back on some of our favorite — and potentially traumatizing — childhood car…

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full size SUV Archives

Major upgrades are coming soon for Chevrolet’s two popular full-size SUVs. The… Helping itself to key elements from Chevrolet’s Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle, the… The imposing and powerful 2022 Yukon is GMC’s largest SUV. Boasting tough… As the world’s longest-running nameplate, the Suburban has contributed size, utility, and… One of Chevrolet’s biggest, most powerful SUVs,…

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