It’s not often that Apple unveils a product that is viewed pretty much universally as ridiculous and unnecessary. Lots of people love Apple computers, millions love their iPhones and iPods -- some fanatically.

That’s not the case with the Apple Watch. Unveiled earlier this week at another of Apple’s grand events, the world waited to see what Cupertino had to offer in the wearables department. And everyone -- including Apple’s devoted followers -- was left highly disappointed.

Here’s a breakdown of why, despite what the cool commercials with catchy music will tell you for the next year or so, I can promise you that Apple’s newest product is dead in the water in terms of gaining any sort of sizable success.

Haas F1 Team is on schedule to make its debut in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship in 2016, becoming the first American-led Formula One team in 30 years.

Getting a start-up team to the grid is a massive logistical and technical undertaking, but under the leadership of team principal Guenther Steiner, Haas F1 Team has many vital pieces already in place despite the 2016 season being a year away.

Minivans were once an almost required vehicle for American families, but they have been mostly replaced in recent years by SUVs. With so many options to choose from, the number of companies offering minivans has gotten smaller.

In fact only one of the traditional Detroit Three still offers a standard minivan, that being the Chrysler family -- which has been in the minivan business since the very beginning. There are currently two in the family (Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country), but the Dodge variety will soon be going away.

Jimmie Johnson tends to promote extreme reactions.

You either love him or you hate him. And it's usually a case of really, really loving him or really, really hating him.
That's what happens when you are a whirlwind success in Cup and threaten the titles records of Earnhardt and Petty. There are few fans without a strong opinion.

Ryan Blaney and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Team are upbeat going into this weekend’s Kobalt 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Despite brushing the wall early in the season-opening Daytona 500, driver and crew had the iconic Wood Brothers Racing No. 21 Ford Fusion poisedto contend for a Top 10 finish or better when the engine let go late in the race, leading to optimism about the future.

The editors of Four Wheeler have named the Ram Power Wagon “2015 Pickup Truck of the Year.”

“Factory-built and engineered, our Power Wagon is, by far, the most capable off-road pickup available in production,” said Bob Hegbloom, President and CEO of Ram Truck Brand — FCA US LLC. “The Four Wheeler magazine staff is loaded with off-road expertise. We’re honored that they have again named the Ram Power Wagon with their Pickup Truck of the Year award.”

Audi and AT&T have announced that 2016 model year Audi vehicles will offer AT&T 4G LTE or 3G coverage. AT&T and Audi enabled the first-ever in-vehicle 4G LTE data connection in North America in 2014.

“Our relationship with Audi has allowed us to improve the in-car experience, beginning with the A3 last year, the first 4G LTE connected car in the U.S.,” said Chris Penrose, senior vice president, Internet of Things, AT&T Mobility. “We’re thrilled to work with Audi to connect all 2016 models. Now all Audi drivers will enjoy navigation, streaming and high-speed access to the Internet.”

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has announced specifications and pricing for the 2016 i-MiEV—a 100 percent electric-powered vehicle—which will arrive at Mitsubishi dealers across the United States in late March 2015.

With a starting MSRP of $22,995, the technologically advanced i-MiEV is the most affordably-priced electric vehicle available in America today, and after factoring in the Federal tax credit of $7,500, the net starting MSRP is reduced to $15,495.

AT&T’s connected car platform now has the ability to connect to the company’s home security and automation service.

It makes AT&T Digital Life the first and only home management system currently integrated with AT&T Drive. This will enable automakers to integrate home security and automation service and pass the benefit on to their customers, so they can manage their home from the Digital Life app through the dashboard control panel and voice recognition of their car.

Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported sales of 25,710 units delivered in February 2015.

The all-new Golf continued to find success in the market as the family increased in size. In February, Golf family sales totaled 3,921 units. This marks the best February for the Golf family in 15 years. The much anticipated Golf R hit showrooms mid-month. The Golf Sportwagen will go on sale later this spring.