Earlier this month, Floyd Mayweather’s extensive car collection took a major hit. While parts of the collection were traveling in Florida, the semi truck carrying the cars caught fire, leaving two Rolls-Royces, a Bentley, and a custom Jeep burnt beyond repair. We’ve already reported on the fact that Mayweather has decided to replace the Jeep…
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…
Along the bank of the Mad River, classic car enthusiasts from throughout Southwest Ohio — as well as Kentucky and Indiana — gathered for the 2018 Dayton British Car Day on Saturday, Aug. 4. Eastwood MetroPark hosted hundreds of vintage British-brand cars in 30 classes, ranging in production years from the care-free ’50s to the…
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MINI production is back on in the U.K. So far this summer, things have been quite difficult for BMW in the UK. The News Wheel previously reported that workers at several of BMW’s British factories have conducted a series of strikes due to the automaker’s new pension plan. However, it seems that this tumultuous period for…
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Every hobby has a beginning, and that includes collecting cars. If you’re… If you’re a car enthusiast, you don’t have to travel outside of… When he’s not starring in Mountain Dew Kickstart ads, touring the world… For decades, museums have not only served as educational institutions, but cultural… When production of the legendary Dodge Viper…
From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound impact on the presidents themselves. As the most powerful person in the country, the President of the United States needs a powerful set of wheels…
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November ushers in a diverse lineup of new releases on the three major streaming sites. If you’re into cars, here are the movies and TV shows you’ll want to catch next month on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. Seasonal Maintenance Tips: Car service advice for every time of the year As you might guess from…
Every Tuesday, I go to a pub quiz at my local drinking hole. And every Tuesday, without fail, I go home completely baffled by the quiz master’s random questions. Do you know what the world record is for the furthest toss of a Wellington boot? Yeah. Me neither. If you want to bulk up your trivia knowledge…
The iconic Maserati badge Photo: The News Wheel The automotive market is packed with options, but every car basically serves the same purpose: getting you from point A to point B. With so many lower-cost, suitably constructed cars available, why would anyone purposefully pay 3-4 times more for a high-end premium model that ultimately still…
It’s hard to imagine an even more luxurious Cadillac Escalade but plans are reportedly in the works With Escalade sales up 25% in August, Cadillac is reportedly thinking about new ways to capitalize on the success of the full-size SUV and could be launching a new ultra-luxurious Escalade in the near future, which would feature…
If BMW’s January 2014 sales are any indication, the automaker is primed to carry its year-ending momentum from 2013 over into the new year and are doing so with relative ease. The BMW Group opened up the year with a 7.8 percent increase over January of 2013, shipping a total of 132,892 BMW, MINI, and…
The 2015 Mercedes S65 AMG Debuted at both the LA Auto Show and the Tokyo Motor Show Perhaps you are the kind of person who is independently wealthy and likes to let their car do the talking for them (which means you are definitely Kanye West, who seems entirely incapable of shutting up). You might just…
Do you think this new teaser shows a concept vehicle or future production model? It’s still nearly two months before the auto show season finally kicks off in Paris on October 1st, but Mercedes-Benz decided to get an early jump on its competition by tweeting a teaser image of a new Maybach coupe. One detail…
Republican presidential candidate and former A Flock of Seagulls member Donald Trump is big news right now, thanks to his inexplicable position as the GOP’s top contender for its November White House run. While many people might assume that The Donald has a fleet of chauffeurs in every city waiting to escort him to his…
Many automotive enthusiasts talk about the influential design languages behind today’s vehicles, but to some, the real artistic identity of a car is in its unique ornamentation. The nearly-lost art of car ornamentation and badging used to be a crucial part of the automobile industry since its inception. To some, these fixtures of yesteryear may seem unnecessary and trivial, but…
BMW global sales have skyrocketed in 2013. The BMW Group has announced that it delivered a record 1,963,798 units during 2013, topping the previous record from 2012 by 6.4 percent. Impressive global deliveries—including that of MINI and Rolls-Royce-branded vehicles—helped solidify BMW’s status as the world’s preeminent premium vehicle manufacturer. Furthermore, BMW Group finished 2013 with…
Now that you’ve got that hard earned raise, you’re thinking оf buуіng a саr fоr уоur fаmіlу аnd gоіng оn a lоng vасаtіоn. Or maybe it’s a surprise for уоur wife? Either way, buying a car іѕ оnе оf thе mоѕt іmроrtаnt choices уоu can mаkе. Taking advantage of a car buying service is undoubtetdly…
Heads of state always seem to be on the move. Whether they’re meeting with local government officials or heading to the airport for an international visit with other leaders, they spend a lot of time in cars — official state cars, to be precise. Let’s look at what sets state cars apart from the kind…
Toyota has once again added its voice to warnings about the impact a no-deal Brexit would have on the UK’s automotive industry, stating that it may have to discontinue building the Corolla at its UK factory. Toyota Europe president Johan van Zyl says it is vital that frictionless trade continues in Europe, and that the…
The infamous cantina, seen here recreated at Star Wars Celebration in 2015 Photo: William Tung via CC Star Wars has been a cultural phenomenon for well over four decades, continuing to inspire viewers with its mythic structure and epic stories. A big part of the appeal of Star Wars is the visual design of the…
As 2020 comes to a close (good riddance!), the major streaming services are stocking up with new TV shows and movies to help viewers while away the holiday season. If you’re a gearhead or just enjoy spotting vehicle models on the screen, you won’t be left out in the cold. December’s new streaming titles include…
A 1914 Model T Ford is just one of many classic vehicles owned by members of the Vintage and Classic Car Club of Pakistan When you hear the word Pakistan, what is the first thing that pops into your head? We’re guessing classic cars isn’t it. But, lo and behold, the Vintage and Classic Car…
2015 was the BMW Group’s most successful sales year ever. It seems as if 2016 is on track to be just as good, because the automaker just announced that in January there were a record number of car deliveries. In total, the MINI, Rolls-Royce, and BMW brands gave 152,879 pairs of keys to happy new…
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…
Mercedes-Benz will be rolling out the new Mercedes-Maybach Pullman in Geneva next month to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Pullman Mercedes-Benz 600 and make all lowly rental limos look like hand-me-down station wagons. The 21′ long, decked out S-Class has four seats behind the partition, where passengers can face each other, or the Pullman…
Most automotive analysts speak of the “electric revolution” as something that is still far off in the future. However, for BMW, the electric revolution has already begun. For the first time in the company’s history, BMW sold more than 10,000 electric vehicles in the span of one month. During the month of September, BMW sold…
Nissan Sports Sedan Concept Cadillac Elmiraj Concept These cars are brand-new offerings, some of which have been under wraps until the show. Season Debut Cars These are cars that have debuted this season at other auto shows, and are making an appearance in Chicago. Audi 2015 A3 BMW 2015 i3 BMW 2015 M3 Sedan BMW…
The Honda Fit will be at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show The Chicago Auto Show offers us the most square feet of any major auto show in the United States. With all of that volume, you’ve got a lot of cars to look at, buddy. Here is your definitive list of which production cars will…
1928 Willys Knight at the California Automobile Museum in Sacramento, California Are you a Sacramento native or a traveler just swinging by The City of Trees? If so, consider making a stop at the California Automobile Museum, especially if you love cars, history, and good times. The museum opened on May 1, 1987, as the…
Tensions in the United Kingdom have led to a halt in MINI production Photo: Brian Snelson Tensions between BMW and its workers in Britain have reached an apex this morning, as workers at three separate BMW plants have staged a 24-hour strike. Picket lines have been put in place for the next 24 hours at the…
August was a good month for the BMW Group, to say the least. The automaker had their best ever August in sales globally, delivering 156,437 vehicles bearing the BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce brands. This is up 7.2% from August of 2014. The first eight months of BMW Group sales for 2015 are up 7.4% compared to the…
Photo: Pexels Thanks to the #MeToo movement, women are speaking up more and more about their experiences with sexual harassment and assault in the workplace and elsewhere. Companies across the globe are changing their practices, including those in automotive. Over the last few months, we’ve seen several effects of the #MeToo movement in automotive. Top executives…
So much for negotiations Roughly two months ago, The News Wheel first reported on a series of strikes planned out and organized by workers from three of BMW’s British plants. In the interim, BMW had drafted an offer designed to end the pension dispute. However, it seems that BMW’s UK workers have just rejected the automaker’s offer….
If superspy Sterling Archer uses Google Alerts, he’s going to be unreasonably excited whenever he wakes up from his absinthe-induced slumber and sees the news that a company called Trans Am Depot is selling 77 Smokey and the Bandit-themed Firebird Trans Am cars, all of which are autographed by Burt Reynolds himself. The limited edition…
Cadillac remains undecided on the Elmiraj concept’s future. Cadillac struck gold in August last year when the luxury brand unveiled the Elmiraj concept at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, signaling what could be Cadillac’s future flagship coupe. Back in December, GM President, Mark Reuss, even called the Elmiraj “the car Cadillac needs.” Yet still today,…
The four Vision Vehicles of the Future BMW is an automotive brand that has always looked and worked toward the future. When the company celebrated its centennial anniversary last year, it was already sharing ideas it had for the next 100 years. So what exactly does the future look like to BMW? If you are curious, then…
By acquiring a 13,000 square-meter plot from Korr-Bremse AG, BMW has secured a considerable asset for the production of future vehicles. However, what’s most notable about the acquisition is the fact that it contains part of the original BMW factory built in 1918 in the Milbertshofen district of Munich. Related: BMW May Boost U.S. Production Soon…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you the week’s car news, boiled down and presented in delicious, bite-sized form. Delicious: The 2017 CX-9 has been named a Top Safety Pick+ First up this week, Tulsa, Oklahoma was dragged into the national spotlight by one of its road crews which, when faced with several…
Mercedes-Benz Concept Car Photo: Mercedes-Benz / Daimler AG So many cars today are rigged with Bluetooth capacity, touch-screen infotainment displays, satellite radio subscriptions, DVD players, and even upscale sound systems like Bose. You have to wonder what built-in entertainment and technology systems will look like for cars of the future. Once automated cars become a…
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