Dame Helen Mirren Lands Dream Role in ‘Fast and Furious 8’
It’s a great day to be alive. At least two dreams are in the process of being fulfilled, according to an interview that Dame Helen Mirren recently gave to Elle magazine, in which the 70-year-old actress confirmed that she has been cast in Fast and Furious 8. That means that Helen Mirren has realized her […]
The Fast and The Furious Supra Sells for $185K
Last month, right at the height of the fever pitch surrounding Furious 7, it was revealed that the 1993 Toyota Supra driven by Paul Walker’s character in the original 2001 film would be going up for auction at the May 12-17 Mecum Car Auction in Indianapolis. The auction has come to pass, and the Supra […]
The Best Movies and TV Shows on Max for Auto Enthusiasts
In May 2023, HBO Max was rebranded as Max, debuting a new look and adding a large catalog of television shows sourced from the Discovery+ streaming service. Max is a goldmine of choices for car-loving subscribers, offering a wide variety of movies, documentaries, and reality shows that appeal to casual viewers and auto enthusiasts alike. […]
The Best HBO Max Movies and Shows for Auto Enthusiasts
HBO Max has quickly taken its place as one of America’s biggest and best streaming platforms for movies, documentaries, and television shows. For car-loving subscribers, these are just a few of the many gearhead gems that can be found in this service’s huge catalog of viewing options. FWD, RWD, AWD, or 4WD? How to decide […]
Paul Walker’s ‘Fast and Furious’ Supra Sold for Record $560,000
First featured in the 2001 film The Fast and the Furious, the car is probably best known for making a Ferrari driver look like a punk
Dodge Launches Campaign for Ninth ‘Fast & Furious’ Movie
Dodge models have been featured in the “Fast & Furious” franchise since the first movie was released. To support the release of the ninth film, “F9,” Dodge has launched a new “Superpower” multi-tier marketing campaign. Shopping on a Budget: 2021 Challenger is named to 10 Coolest Cars Under $30,000 list What does the campaign involve? The “Superpower” […]
Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” and the Appeal of Escape
Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” isn’t just a heartbreaking vignette of unfulfilled dreams; it’s an expression of the car’s symbolic value.
The Original ‘Fast & Furious’ You Didn’t Know About
The Fast & Furious franchise is a modern blockbuster juggernaut. Having kicked off back in 2001, the series has only continued to build steam over time. 20 years, nine films, and $5.8 billion later, Fast & Furious has no intention of slowing down; four more upcoming sequels/spinoffs are in development, and there’s even an animated […]
Ford Was the No. 1 Brand in the UK in 2019
There may be a great deal of uncertainty with a whole buncha things in the (perhaps soon not so) United Kingdom, but one thing in 2019 was certain: Ford Motor Company was the No. 1 brand in the U.K. both in passenger and commercial vehicle sales. With its successful 2019, Ford has now stood as […]
Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for December 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, you’ll find no shortage of fresh car-centric movie and TV viewing options on the three major streaming services — especially if you’re a Fast & Furious fan. Here’s a look at what’s newly available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu for December. Warning Signs: Here’s what your car’s check […]
New Toyota Supra Spied On Set of Upcoming ‘Fast & Furious 9’
If you know anything about the Toyota Supra, you’re probably familiar with the iconic 1993 Supra Mk VI that Paul Walker drove in the original The Fast and the Furious film. Yesterday, the successor to that Supra was spotted in Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia, by Instagrammer _pw40_. It bore the same shade of […]
The 2020 Toyota Supra is Finally Here, and It’s Oh So Good
We waited for it, we heard all of the rumors, we cheered when it was officially announced, and now it’s finally here: the 2020 Toyota Supra. It will arrive in showrooms in July. Was it worth all of the trouble and the wait? So far it seems that “yes” is the most likely answer. “This […]
Mattel and Warner Bros. Are Teaming Up for a Hot Wheels Movie
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part arrives at movie theaters nationwide today. Five years ago, the first LEGO Movie proved that a film based on a line of toys could truly be a success, both commercially and critically. Now, another toyline will evidently try its luck at a major motion picture franchise. Warner Bros. […]
Watch the World’s Greatest Drag Race 8 in Stop Motion
If you’re a fan of stop-motion animation and the World’s Greatest Drag Race series by MotorTrend, you should watch the World’s Greatest Drag Race 8 in stop motion. The most recent of the series, World’s Greatest Drag Race 8, inspired MotorTrend fan Emmanuel Otuonye to recreate the race using stop-motion and his extensive collection of […]
New Survey Lists the States and US Cities Where Fast Food Restaurants Are the Most Popular
States and cities in the South appear to have more fast food joints, while New England has far fewer fast food restaurants per capita
According to recent studies, roughly a quarter of American adults eat fast food every single day. Needless to say, Americans are big fans of cheap food that can be eaten on the go or in their vehicles. With that said, not every part of the country is over-saturated with fast food eateries. Certain states and […]
“Fast & Furious: Supercharged” Celebrates Its Grand Opening at the Universal Orlando Resort
The star-studded opening ceremony, held last week, featured cast and crew from the "Fast & Furious" films, as well as some thrilling automotive stunts
With each passing year, the Universal Orlando Resort only grows larger and more immersive. After the addition of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal has been on the fast track to add new rides and attractions to both of its on-site theme parks, as well as its new Volcano Bay water park. For 2018, […]
Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Are Developing a “Fast & Furious” Animated Series
The fast-paced action of the Fast & Furious franchise is adapted for animation in this upcoming "car"toon
No matter how you feel about them, it’s hard to deny that the Fast & Furious movies often have engaging action sequences that are best described as “over the top.” Some moviegoers have gone as far to call these films live-action cartoons. Therefore, one can only imagine how wild the Fast & Furious franchise would […]
Honda Builds New ‘Mean Mower’ to Reclaim Fastest Lawn Mower Record
While Bugatti and Koenigsegg battle over making their production cars get closer and closer to the 300 mph barrier, Honda is busy laying claim to another record: that of the fastest lawn mower. It’s a record that Honda held for only a year. In 2014, the automaker built the hilariously-named “Mean Mower,” a lawn mower […]