First 2016 Chevy Spark teaser © General Motors Chevy is teasing a new look for its city car and promising a simultaneous, multi-national debut of the next-gen 2016 Spark. Alongside a shadowy teaser image released this morning, Chevy announced that the new Spark will debut on April 2nd at both the New York Auto Show…
Chevrolet’s slogan is “Find New Roads.” Sometimes, that motto is taken very literally. For example, the Alaskan oil outfit ARSC Energy Services use Chevy Colorado trucks, but many of their remote job sites can’t be accessed by roads. So how do they get the pickups there? A new GM fleet commercial answers that question: Related…
The Lexus RC coupe is for drivers who want a sports car loaded with luxury amenities. According to Lexus, the RC stands for “Radical Coupe”, and it has done everything possible to make this car a head-turner when driving down the street. First unveiled in 2013, the vehicle has now become a star in the…
The Change.org petition to prosecute Deputy Andrew Wood for the death of Milton Oltin, Jr. has crossed 55,000 signatures Update: The Los Angeles District Attorney has ruled that Deputy Wood acted “lawfully” in the events leading to Olin’s death. The capacity for genuine good that can be brought about by Change.org petitions may seem somewhat diluted…
2018 was an incredible sales year for Fiat Chrysler, as overall sales… Fiat Chrysler’s decision to focus on trucks, crossovers, and SUVs has evidently… Alfa Romeo’s official return to the North American market has been a… Alfa Romeo’s return to the U.S. automotive market has been met with… With a title like “Crossover of Texas”…
Last night, Chevy’s “Masterpiece” Oscars short aired during this year’s Academy Awards, and it was truly something spectacular. The credit doesn’t go to Chevy, however; instead, it goes to an independent filmmaker from South Korea: Jude Chun, in collaboration with Eunhae Cho and Sunyoung Hwang. Chun’s “Masterpiece” short film was entered along with 72 other…
The 2014 Camaro SS Due to the government’s high import taxes, you rarely see American muscle cars on the streets of India. However, there have been rumors that Ford is looking to launch the Mustang in India, and now the latest report suggests that Chevrolet may have thrown its hat into the ring, as well….
Peyton Manning at a convention Photo: Gage Skidmore To promote his new show, “Peyton’s Places,” Peyton Manning starred alongside Brett Favre in a promotional video. Part of the video showed the two NFL superstars riding inside Bart Starr’s Chevrolet Corvette. The Corvette Today: 2020 Corvette The over six minutes long video entails Peyton Manning talking…
What’s more fun than going to a national automotive show and seeing the latest, greatest vehicles from around the world on display? Not much…but playing a fun mobile game might come close! The Los Angeles Auto Show has partnered with EyeCons, LLC to create and launch its first-ever digital mobile game to promote the upcoming automotive…
Today at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, Lincoln was set to unveil its 2015 Lincoln Navigator to the media. While The News Wheel will undoubtedly have photos of the latest version of the Navigator among the images that will be uploaded over the next few days (and believe us, there’s plenty to satiate your auto show…
Last year, Buick sold a total of 229,631 vehicles in the United States thanks to strong demand for models like the Encore compact crossover, Enclave SUV, and the redesigned LaCrosse sedan. Those sales may have also been helped Consumer Reports’ 2016 Annual Auto Reliability Survey in which Buick placed third overall behind Lexus and Toyota….
What do you know about Flo from Progressive? In the world of television commercials, there are quite a few women who stand out. Toyota Jan has quite the fanbase on the internet while Flo from Progressive has become a mainstay during commercial breaks. But even though we see these women every day, how much do…
Some of the most awesome cars to be auctioned off cross the block at Barrett-Jackson, and many of these do so for charity purposes. The very next of these charity auto auctions will be helping kick off the firm’s inaugural Northeast Mohegan Sun Auction, with the sale of Greg Olsen’s 1969 Chevrolet Camaro. Greg Olsen…
The next-generation Dodge Journey will have a lot more European styling cues Dodge is known for its American charm and home-grown good looks, but this is going to change soon for the Dodge Journey. Recent reports have revealed that the next-generation Journey is going to be a little less American and a lot more European….
Ford announces six Ford Hall of Fans nominees for 2021 Photo: Ford The class of 2021 for the Ford Hall of Fans has been revealed. Were you aware that there was a Ford Hall of Fans? Guess you learn something new every day. And, hey, guess what? If you vote on this year’s six nominees,…
Nestled in between Cincinnati and Columbus is the Gem City of Dayton, Ohio. Famous for being the hometown of aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, this city is also well-known in the automotive industry for being the home of America’s Packard Museum, which was ranked as one of Car Collector Magazine’s “Top Ten” automotive museums….
Hyundai has joined the NFL as the official automotive sponsor GM may be out of the NFL sponsorship game, but, as projected last week, Hyundai is taking its place. The Korean automaker recently announced that it had inked a four-year deal with the National Football League as official automotive sponsor. Show-Stopper: See why the Genesis…
Buick’s Enclave SUV has been long overdue for an overhaul, with the first generation having served its purpose capably for more than a decade. This past Tuesday was doubly significant for the full-size SUV, marking both 10 years since production got underway and, most significantly, the debut of the second-generation model. “Enclave was introduced as…
Hyundai Motors was eager to kick the 2018 Chicago Auto Show off by holding its press conference on Thursday morning. The automaker had a lot of news to share, so we were eager to hear what the Korean brand had in store. While Hyundai officials had a list of noteworthy items to present, one of…
If you were on the internet yesterday, you probably saw social media having a bit of a fangirl-style meltdown. It happens on a fairly regular basis, especially if anything of note happens to Justin Bieber or a member of One Direction. This week’s crisis-that-really-isn’t focuses on America’s pop princess (and sweetheart) Taylor Swift, who was…
Football season is here! As the NFL officially kicks off this weekend, Hyundai is promoting its new position as official automotive sponsor of the league (kicking GM to the curb) with a humorous commercial. The 30-second spot titled “D-Gate,” which is the first of two ads to be released this month by Hyundai, pokes fun at Arizona Cardinals…
If you’re a narc, don’t even bother watching this new Honda commercial. It’s a bit too “far out” for you, man. This trippy, surreal, adorable 30-second spot for the 2016 CR-V, which features a choir of cats singing “Head Over Heels” by the Go-Go’s, might be “too weird” for those who have never had their…
Hyundai Motor America is hoping to boost its game-day visibility by sponsoring the NFL’s Sunday Night Football kickoff show this season. The automaker has been the NFL’s official automotive sponsor for the past three seasons, and that arrangement will continue. The official sponsorship deal lets Hyundai and its dealers use official league and team logos…
Even if the 2019 Nissan Altima isn’t your cup of tea, you should be paying close attention to it and its design. According to Nissan, the sixth generation of the Altima is going to become the new standard for its sedan design. The most notable recent production vehicle used as inspiration for others in the Nissan lineup…
Photo: Ryan Bayona Liberty Media has completed its previously-announced acquisition of Formula One to the tune of $8 billion and Chase Carey has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer; former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has been relegated to Chairman Emeritus and will act as advisor to the board. This marks a time of…
The GMC Hummer EV’s removable roof opens up a whole world of possibilities Photo: General Motors Excited for the upcoming 2022 GMC Hummer EV? You now have one more reason to anticipate its release: removable roof panels. Versatile and Capable: Find a new GMC vehicle to bring home Removable roof panels Per Car and Driver,…
Fitness trainer Tracy Anderson worked with Buick to provide five tips to help people prepare for summer Photo: © General Motors Some people dream of owning a convertible, while others long for the perfect beach body, but Buick has thought of a way to combine them both in a creative new video featuring celebrity fitness…
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the launch of its luxury subscription service, Mercedes-Benz has expanded Mercedes-Benz Collection to Atlanta, where the brand’s headquarters is located. The high-end service was previously only available in Nashville and Philadelphia, offering subscribers the opportunity to drive in style for an allotted time period. Thinking of Buying? Learn about…
Before the Buick Cascada made its debut a year ago, it had been approximately 25 years since Buick offered a luxury convertible in the United States. To promote the car, Buick took the usual step of creating web-only videos that starred celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson and actress Ellie Kemper. The reason those videos seemed out…
Photo: Genesis The 2021 Genesis GV80 and its sedan counterpart, the G80, will arrive on U.S. shores in the fall. They had initially been intended to make their appearance this summer, but once more, we have COVID-19 to thank for disrupting everyone’s plans. Both vehicles were revealed in full earlier this year. The G80, an…
Jeep, “Songland,” and Old Dominion team up Photo: FCA Jeep has incorporated music from a variety of talented artists in its campaigns, including X Ambassadors, Halsey, OneRepublic, and Jeremy Renner. Now, Jeep is giving a songwriter from “Songland” the chance to have a song featured in a new Jeep Commercial. The Latest and Greatest: 2020…
Nissan is on a mission to refresh its model lineup, and the next vehicle up for a facelift is the Nissan Maxima. According to the brand, the 2019 Maxima will be on display for the first time at the Los Angeles Auto Show, which runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 9. The Nissan Maxima entered…
Major esports tournaments brought large crowds to stadiums pre-pandemic Photo: Anton Samsonov via CC In late 2019, Kia recognized the growing popularity of professional gaming — also referred to as esports — and started making its presence known at major events worldwide as an official partner of the League of Legends European Championship (LEC). At…
Actress Ellie Kemper shows off her unique style of comedy in the new Buick Cascada commercial Photo: © General Motors Actress Ellie Kemper may be best known for her roles in The Office, 21 Jump Street, and the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, but her performance in the new Buick Cascada commercial might be her funniest yet. New…
Though the recent announcement that GM intends to pull most of its Chevrolet brand’s presence from the European market by 2016 may have some wondering just what the automaker is thinking, Chevy global CMO, Tim Mahoney, maintains that the Bowtie brand is still on track to become a globally-dominant name. Citing the recently-inked $57-million sponsorship…
A new survey by the RV Industry Association shows that millennials are now more interested in buying an RV than any other age demographic — and while RV popularity has grown across the board, millennials are now beginning to put their money where their mouth is. Outdoorsy, an RV rental marketplace, says that first-time renters…
When we make investments in cars, we hope that they will last us a long time. If we end up wanting a newer model, either because of better technology or because we fall in love with a new design, we also hope that the cars we have can be sold or traded in for a…
Be thankful we don’t see what Grandma’s wearing in the back seat Photo: BMW USA UPDATE: Want to find out who the actress playing Grandma is? Read our follow up article! Thus far in 2015, BMW has been on a roll with its commercials. Following the clever, self-deprecating banter between Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel…
The third annual Jeep on the Rocks concert will feature Panic! At the Disco, American Authors, and X Ambassadors Although the 3rd Annual Jeep on the Rocks concert won’t hit the Red Rocks Amphitheater until October 10, 2015, music fans across the country are already getting pumped. This year, Jeep has secured hugely famous Panic!…
With its $156,000 price tag, the new 2017 Acura NSX is not exactly a budget car. However, if you’re one of the 21 people who bought an NSX in America last month, you can justify the purchase as downright frugal compared to what the Japanese are paying for the long-awaited supercar. Strangely enough, car customers…
Do you have Tucson fever? To promote the adventurous new Tucson (aka the Duksun in Korea) in the brand’s native country, Hyundai released a 90-second ad which has received high praise from the Korean market. The commercial–titled “Fever or Never”–stars up-and-coming Korean star Ryu Jun-yeol, who recently earned Rising Star acclamation for his roles in Reply 1988 and Socialphobia….
Mitsubishi saved its big North American reveal for the Chicago Auto Show with the GC-PHEV Concept, but also brought along its entire lineup to display. If you can’t make it to the show this year, we’ve got pictures and a summary of each below: GC-PHEV Concept Mitsubishi kicked off the show by revealing the GC-PHEV…
The 2017 Hyundai Elantra is a small front-wheel drive sedan that has been extensively redesigned for the new model year. Powered by a 147-horsepower four-cylinder motor, the 2017 Elantra provides seating for up to five people and carries a starting MSRP of $17,150. The Elantra competes in the compact sedan segment with the Chevy Cruze,…
North Carolina has plenty of race tracks for all kinds of motorsports from dirt tracks to drag racing and all the way up to the big stock car speedway at Charlotte. We made a list of the top 3 in the state that offer something for spectators and drivers alike: [wptab name=”Charlotte Motor Speedway”] Charlotte…
LeBron James shows off the GMC Hummer EV in new video Photo: General Motors As far as brand ambassadors go, GMC did pretty well with reigning and defending NBA Finals MVP (and star of the upcoming film Space Jam: A New Legacy) LeBron James. Leaning into his side gig as hype man, James gave the…
Nick Offerman drinks a cheap light beer that’s low in calories and high in gluten/patriotic pride Last week, we showed you NBC’s new Ron Swanson Nick Offerman NASCAR ad, and then editorialized a little bit by offering up our own professional opinion that the ad was awesome. Well, apparently not everyone felt that way about…
Nissan’s manufacturing complex in Smyrna, Tennessee, was recently recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as one of the top 70 Energy Star certified plants in the country. The Nissan plant has taken several measures to reduce its demand for power and offset the negative impact that auto manufacturing can have on the environment. Such power…
The 2017 Acura NSX made quite an impact at this year’s Chicago Auto Show Acura made a big impression this year at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. Besides showing off its new Precision Concept, it also brought along a 2017 Acura NSX that was white with black accents. The long anticipated NSX supercar recently starred…
In 1965, children’s park Kodomo no Kuni opened near Tokyo. Nissan donated 100 tiny cars to the park to commemorate the occasion. That car was the Datsun Baby, and Nissan has restored one of them and placed it on display at its global headquarters in Yokohama. The park actually had an automobile driving course for…
The world of the Muppets is filled with colorful characters–and equally colorful cars. From their original television show to their newest television show–and every movie in between–there’s bound to be a vehicle that sticks in your memory. For us at The News Wheel, these are our top six Muppet cars. For this list, we’re excluding…
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