“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Trailer Showcases New and Familiar “Star Wars” Vehicles
A look at all of the vehicles that will be featured in the final installment of the Skywalker Saga
The first trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker recently premiered at Star Wars Celebration, and it left audiences with more questions than ever about the final installment in the Skywalker Saga. Who is repairing Kylo Ren’s mask? Does that laugh at the end really mean that Emperor Palpatine is back? Perhaps most importantly, […]
The Vehicles of “Star Wars” Are Aerodynamic Disasters
While the spacecrafts of "Star Wars" are visually appealing and work just fine in space, once they enter the atmosphere, they should hypothetically encounter some major aerodynamic drawbacks
As far as science fiction series go, the Star Wars franchise has always played pretty fast and loose with its physics. That tends to happen when you have a cast of characters who can move objects and shoot lightning using “the Force.” With that said, it should probably come as no surprise that the designers […]
Upcoming “Star Wars Resistance” Animated Series Will Focus on the Vehicles of the “Star Wars” Universe
Star Wars takes to the skies and beyond in its latest television series
Space-based vehicles have always been iconic and important aspects of the Star Wars saga. For example, the Millennium Falcon is set to be featured prominently in the upcoming Solo: A Star Wars Story, which will explain how the eponymous smuggler obtained the “fastest ship in the galaxy.” Yet, it often feels like the exciting space battles featured […]
Nissan Releases Fleet of ‘Star Wars’ Show Cars
When Nissan announced its partnership with Lucasfilm to promote Star Wars: The Last Jedi, we were all excited. When the two brands joined forces last year for Rogue One, not only did we get commercials, but we also got a special edition Nissan Rogue on sale in the US and a Rogue turned into an […]
Star Wars Fans Rejoice Over New Rogue One Hot Wheels Cars & Starships
If Star Wars: The Force Awakens was any indication, the Rogue One spin-off movie coming this December is a) going to be a ton of fun and b) going to coincide with a flood of tie-in merchandise. Which, as a Star Wars memorabilia collector, is okay by me. Although limited information has been released thus […]
Nissan Rogue’s Name Pays Off With ‘Star Wars’ Partnership
Remember way back when the trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released, and we were looking to confirm that there were no Kia vehicles in it? Turns out we should have been looking for Nissan cars instead. Today, Lucasfilm announced that Nissan, along with Gillette, Verizon, General Mills, and Duracell, would be joining it […]
Star Wars Fans Greeted by Drunk Driving PSAs
This time of year is especially dangerous on our nation’s roadways, as it combines holiday celebrations with potentially dangerous weather conditions. Instead of waiting for Christmas next week to start the fight against drunk driving as usual, government agencies have changed the launch date of their ad campaigns to tonight’s release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Better Than […]
US Road Signs Catching Star Wars Hype
Everyone knows that this weekend is a big deal for Star Wars fans around the world.* The seventh installment in the storied film franchise, The Force Awakens, will finally enter theaters to be loved (or hated) by millions. This means that there is Star Wars mania absolutely everywhere, from cereal boxes, to Saturday Night Live, […]
“Star Wars”-Inspired Dodge Models Patrol LA to Celebrate New Film in Series
Unless you live under a rock, it’s likely you know that the newest addition to the Star Wars legacy is coming out on December 18th—and I don’t think anyone is more excited than Fiat Chrysler. This past weekend, Dodge was out in full force (haha, get it?) in Los Angeles to celebrate the upcoming premier […]
Fiat Chrysler Unleashes the Force in New Star Wars-Themed Commercials
The force is certainly with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles this year. After announcing that it will be one of the many brand ambassadors for the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie, Fiat Chrysler has worked to help promote both its own brand, and the film’s. With hijinks like debuting a Star Wars-themed Fiat 500e and […]
Star Wars Themed Fiat 500e Mesmerizes the Audience at the LA Auto Show
Science fiction fans had to love the new Fiat 500e that was recently showcased at the 2015 LA Auto Show; since the vehicle drew inspiration from the upcoming movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Looking For A New Car? Check out these tips for first-time car buyers The exterior of this Fiat 500e was designed after […]
The Mystery of the Missing Star Wars Toyota Celica
The Star Wars saga began back in 1977 with the release of the original film. Back in the pre-internet era, Toyota decided to celebrate the release of the classic movie by teaming up with 20th Century Fox to create a Star Wars Celica and give it away to one lucky winner in a sweepstakes. But […]
Fiat Chrysler Joins Star Wars Marketing Force
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles might not be Luke’s father, but that doesn’t mean the Italian-American carmaker doesn’t have a lead role to play in the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie that opens in December. The carmaker’s character? Marketing sponsor. The automaker was recently named one of seven global companies that will participate in “an […]
‘Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Road Chip’ to Star Nissan Cube and Singing Rodents
Like some of the worst things in existence–such as the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse–Alvin and the Chipmunks is getting a fourth installment. The rebooted, live-action series of children’s (because it’s unlikely the rest of the family endure watching) movies has endured scathing reviews and painful writing since the first modernized adaptation in 2007. The latest […]
CONFIRMED: New Star Wars Trailer Doesn’t Have Any Kias in It
Well, the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer has just been released (and no, for better or worse, it’s not a RickRoll this time). In case you haven’t seen it yet, here ya go: Obviously, everyone here at the office is really jazzed about this two-minute teaser. Unfortunately, we write for an automotive […]
Disney Sued for Not Building Flying “Star Wars” Car
The Star Wars films give us an exciting glimpse into the future of technology, but does that mean its owners are responsible for bringing about that technology? That’s what one Delaware man claimed in a lawsuit filed against the Walt Disney Company, which was ruled upon Wednesday. The allegation was that Disney (who now owns […]
Harrison Ford Helps Save Motorist Trapped After Car Accident
The famous Hollywood actor, best known for his roles as Han Solo and Indiana Jones, performed a heroic act of his own after witnessing a nearby car accident
To entire generations of kids, Han Solo and Indiana Jones were two of the coolest heroes around. As it turns out, Harrison Ford, the actor who played both of these characters, is something of a hero himself. This past weekend, Ford helped rescue a motorist trapped in her vehicle following a major rollover accident. Famous […]
‘Fate of the Furious’ Races Away With Box Office Record
2017 seems to be shaping up to be a good year for movies. According to Box Office Mojo, box office dollars are up 6.2% compared to last year and almost 15% from 2015. This news isn’t surprising considering the films that have been released so far, including the indie surprise Get Out, the anticipated Beauty […]